Control Line COMBAT Charlie Johnson PUT MARKER spot started article turn quickly Competition Newsletter upcoming contests listed Editors note Competition News letter separate booklet again month its bound Model Aviation like has beenforthepastseveralyears RMcM Theres something weekend next four months dont have thing fly say can help officiate next four months should get building special interest larger AAA meets go around Memorial Day received special flyers Eugene OR meet attended last year Theyll feature four categories Combat Memorial Day District IV Championships Petersburg VA will feature everything FAI May 15 16 two large meets going part country Start building now can read epoxy sets up noticed some contest flyers Ive received will special restrictions Slow Combat Slow Rat biggest limiting factor has engine rule requires Fox 35 Stunt engine Northwest Sport Race has super-successful using engine has Very Slow Combat using same engine seems local level people dissatisfied full-blown Slow Combat models want truly slow model hence Stunt-engine requirement other band continued escalation FAI Combat diesel long forgotten power plant quest power leaving potent Fox 15 Schnuerle dust Rossi ultra-light Nelson engines going out force CL World Championships summer popular Fox could make much power hyper engines still cant compete weight basis because ultralights weigh 4 oz days bogging engine 7-6 prop long gone 3-3 pitch becomes norm revs approach 30 thou sand World Championship title worth winning stops being pulled Out Europeans others As Team Race has lot development work props old wood nylon sticks several levels performance below new fiberglass carbon-fiber props Id hoped able give price other details prop Hoffelt Group will market still enough manufactured put market John McCollum does make some very nice FAI Continued page 125 Buckeye AZ Regionals Combat winners L R Myles Lawrence Mission Viejo CA 2nd Jerry Capuano Tucson AZ 1st Don Gutacher Denver CO 3rd Meet January82 Buckeye Steve DeBord releases Myles Lawrence double-elimination meet SIte nan carpeted circles lots sagebrush around edges No armadillos though Denvers Don Gutscher RI gets set pounce Tucsons Steve Mills L during Buckeye Fast Combat elims Tucson orevailed LIGHT 46 LB 36 2901 16x3lOok]430 3583323110511490 3851/883110811580 4353 16 315 p8325 4981 4 3lB rkl3 75 330383lSpkl495 3901 2 35 okI595 4 80 2 75MATCHEDSHEETS42 325332844p8I399 380188414511429 3952158414811459 495148414881499 280BALSASHEETS 48 3501 1683I1OpkI440 S2032 310 p8515 1883lOPk635 31531683Spk369 3601/48315581425 415388310881558 9512n34811560 116841008680 3 32 415 561419 18 84IS p8]425 3 16 4 IS p1547 1484 0081600 TBAILING EE3GE 36 14 16 081200 5161146011250 3/881121606299 1/28214811299 BALSASHEETS 30 1 16831101111275 3 32 3110 861325 1 88310811405 1 1684110811OIl 3 32 84110 111504 BALSA TEIANGLES 36 1 4 1 4 I/O pk250 38838l/OpkI720 1 2 8 1 2 110 p63 30 3/4 83 45 081209 1 8 1IS 18812 25 1 884110581590 BALSASTICKS 36 1 168141iI 511180 3 32814120 pk1 90 1 8 89120 18111 40 1 8 8 1 4120 p811 95 16812120081315 3/H sq20 ok2 15 1 Hsq2008315 1 4 8 1 2120 5k4 30 3 8 50110 p8275 38 81 210 p8315 1 2 sq110 p81360 48 STICKS 80025 PINESTICKS 36 1 BsqI/O p8125 1 8 8 1 4 10 p61 55 188381008200 316sq 10p8165 1 4 Sq10 p8255 114838l10081295 318 Sq10 7k370 48STICKS80025 BIRCH DOWELS 36 1810 p885 3/1610 58 1 09 1/410 p8140 18018149 LITE ELY 48 1/8 862 p8300 188122pu600 3-SIp BIRCH PLYWOOD 48 1 32 121 p8425 1 168121 p8435 8 12 1 58450 SLY BIRCH48 3/328121p8570 1/8812 11881585 3168121skI585 1/481 Il881600 FUN FLI 40 51 Spo /9 40 Enqrre51 8588 19 40 Engree45 SPan 18 ogne54200 $1995$1995 1895 FOB 25RC$48955400 Kits feature foam wings balsa ply fuse Machine cut parts rugged very 57 00 5700 quick assembly outstanding value. Choice trike gear tail dragger. 75 00 Riley Wootens UC Combat Shadowfoamcores-$895 acCept Visa Master Charge personal checks COD pay Ups 1/2Afoam COPeS $495 Handling charge -$300 add $200 COD 5% tax TX US Currency COMING SOON STARSAT eC Combat S1455 KWIK5TAR $2495 Oxrrckre 500 SALE Pox Combat 508 I9BBRC Fox 4OBBRC Eon 4BBBRC Eon Eagle Iii have found 400 ASA films work remark ably well using color film however black white seems susceptible heat last years Nats Texas B&W film shot performed poorly color film outstanding ModelAviation can use color prints B&W reproduction As far cameras lenses go have specific recommendations brand however zoom macro-zoom lenses ideal various shots may like take since its hard get close model telephoto can bring area frame entire airplane viewfinder allowing best possible pictures should also noted using longer lenses such 135mm greater distortion picture significantly reduced Using 28mm lens close-up picture will give very distorted fish-eye view picture distorting dimensions wing fuselage have seen pictures taken inexpensive cartridge-loaded cameras could very easily published magazine have seen pictures taken expensive camera equipment fit trash can eye photographer know ledge will amass through experimentation greatest part hobby ability preserve memories picture days gone well jogging memory specific details information have amassed several boxes pictures last two years plan future As ani running low information pictures solicit interested builders submit pictures text publication Richard P Byron 2506 So 161st Circle Omaha NE 68130 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 59 Fast Combat props available hurry FAI Combat Goodyear Team Race Props $650 Rat Slow Rat makes good Fast Combat prop little work $750 Johns USA team going Sweden sol know hell pretty busy summer approaches Write him 21842 Bass Lake El Toro CA 92630 As always say youll greatly enhance chances prompt reply almost anyone enclose stamped self-addressed envelope SASE word warning about using props Dont flip fiberglass orcarbon-fiberprops bare-handed Wear some sort ofptotection like leather glove rubber finger absolutely have chicken stick Tim Gillott uses piece hard balsa flip racing engines never seems have problems prop damage can learn technique balsa stick actually preferable because can get terrific leverage against prop really spin over loose engine Tim says AAC engines wont start added kick stick gives tanks reviewed last column Bob Nicks Virginia Craftsman worked advertised intended use Buckeye received offer use Tom Zons models Slow Combat actually three us used So no actual Combat wars under belts practice both tanks ran clean consistent head inserts Virginia Craftsman look timely items wide use Fox Slow Combat Sport Racing Ijust received another flyer lists Fox Combat Special engine used Big Goodyear event other restriction use contest management-supplied K&B 500 fuel Head shape volume will now important will proper head clearance Sport Racing events have lot common Slow Combat Fast Rat does Fast Combat Dick Tyndall sent along lot sugges tions correct clearances various nitro loads application well see what comes development work Its possible 100 mph racing airplane will translate 100 mph Slow Combat axe DIIILldbbIG UbIgfI SNOW WHITE 20 Joe RaSparrte S Beaxtrto model SNOW WHITE 808 eVEry BealitH COntESt ellIBlEd late 19305 FeaturEd n Charles Orant S Model DesIgn textbook ThIs 314 SIZE VOISIOP IS 58115Cr Sr modern H/C flying Weoe mao many requests lot Fe t5 35 Engines 3 * Choneel R/C Systeets 68 Wingspan . 790 Sq Wing Area . 4/ Lbs P1811 SIze PLAN N PATTERN SET RCFF $1495 PrlCBs 101 COmplete Plans Sob Assembly DetaIled Parts LIsts Add 520010 MaIlIng Tube Detairs neA designs & great things Come Send 51 85 retzndable InISilnatlOn ma N4III9 Y-ivd II 4-U June 1982 125 Si-IEETS 36 12 10 OkI 32 110 okI 1/8n21001 3 16x21/Or8] 11482110581 116n310p11 3323110plr 1 8 310 081 3 16n3 S psI 1 4x3lSPl 516135pkl 38r315081 1/2x315511 3/4 n312011 18312ok1 116410 p1 3 324IS skI 1 8 n415011 3 1645 08 14845081 STAR STIKLONE STAR Continued System Hi-Starts 101 Ceesplwa H- State Kit 15 Mm Aaeebly 14 Pound Pull 100 Feel Black Surgtcal Latex Continuous Piece section Reel Line Chute Stake Tow Rings Flacdwale etcS2400 102 Ceesplata 2Mw Hi-Stan Kit Pound Pull 50 Feet 14 itch Blank Latet Reel Line Chute Stake Ralowate Etc$1700 103 Raplaxeseant Tubing Opet Clue Type 100 Feet Black Sulgical Lutes 14 iS Puli $1600 104 Raplaxeeteet Tabieg 2-Mesa BIb Pull$ 900 105 Nylee Hi-Seen LineTwisteoS 325 55 lx Text White ColorBtadeO $425 106 Steedard Parachute Red Celo Tow Rieg$ 326 109 Reel Kita Fur Hi-Stuns Oujob Wiud-UpLOIRe S 500 Cuwplate Tough Plaatix Wet HdwraStno S 450 System II Winch 111 Pro- Lucnxh Cuetest Witch MIg bn Keen Edge St ate oIl cnmgletnly Oady-IO-use leon hallnnyl 12 unit gonabie w ncn includes wheels handle mdci Inut sw Inn eel Ilinalun Cd eieuliinal wit ng line uhuln Honr-ic nattely end gnu readn hg $29900 $15000 S 625 $1600 $2000 $2600 $3200 112 Pro-Lautch Witch Feaste RaeL Tuetenound nuludes Willed lanle eel luinainind N gunk 107 Witch Chute 16 Itoh Diaseetee 230 lb Teat Heang DuIn Tow Ring Connentng Ring 106 Witub Lies 2000 ft Becidad Nylee 93 lb Tess Choich Full Test White Cold 11$ 5 Text Top Quality Auaiiahle Seecal 153 Ic Tool Otduts Othel Listed 1 hO lb TetI System Ill Power Pod 110 Puwee Pud dasigead Ed Counright Id 2 melel sailganes heiglass ath ca It-n enlla lank allows 1gm n engine Inn tnt ate wIn 049 metal lank enSines$1200 RLF PRODUCTS 812 723-4310 R3 Box 178 Puola IN 47454 THE PEANUT-PEOPLE PRESENT PEANUT SCALE MODELS MUSTANG MILES M-l8ZERO DRUINEPIETENPOL COUGARPIPER CUB GIPSY MOTHANDRESON GANAGOBIELACEY M-t0 Rubber Powered Balsa Tissue Kits $595 SPORT MODELS PRAIRIE BIRD KIT $595 BABY ACE$949 ONE NITE 28$995 ONE NITE 16$595 STRINGLESS WONDER$495 PECK ROG$195 RUBBER OR CO-2 POWERED BUILDING NEEDS 0 PROPS TISSUE RUBBER WINDERS BLADE SIIARPENERS BEARINGS PROP SHAFTS LUBE WASHERS WHEELS FUSE CO-2 MOTORS BOOKS PLANS MORE ADVENTURE MODELS KIT $24900 COMPLETE CATALOG $100 HARD TO FIND ITEMS FOR RUBBER MODELS AND AIRSHIPS PeckaPelymers P 0 BOX 2498-MA LA MESA CALIF 92041 PHONE 714 409-8075 714 2-4636 DEALER/DIRECT INQUIRIES INVITED Full Command Systems Propellers sizes stom-made Propellers6aa8a including homebuiltsultralights or Mounts l Tanks. Quarter Scale Servos. Imported Servos 3 wire $998. Servo Reversers. Glow Plugs. Glow Drivers. Hardware Accessories. Sailplane Accessoriesincluding 100% guaranteed Tow Hook. R/C Devices. Radios. Ready-To-Fly AirplanesTrainer thru Pattern drich Control Line Panels. Expanded Scale Voltmeters48 96 Tachometers LCD stors Dopes OOmah Quarter Scale Batteries Motors Racing ix Boats. Custom Injection Molding. Custom Toolroom Work MUCH MORE. Look Future Kit RadiosS 7995 Full Command Systems 9O8ER osewood Spokane WA 99207 in. 509 487-2122 Hoffelt Group also has some filament control line one-fourth weight braided steel lines supposed much stronger Im sure saying Ill bet lines proved light promised didnt break kink cause problems weight savings tip weight overall line weight means quicker acceleration better tracking through turns drawback seems small amount drag cost around $12 per set Something revolutionary will need lot testing before its ready high zoot market possibly Stunt will benefit Combat smallest diameter 018 dont get excited about using FAI Combat Remember few years ago everyone hot-shot motor sent Nats engines run airplane Some original instigators up againit sounds like great after-hours activity Hopefully details next column Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham SL San Diego CA 92109 CL Racing/Lee Continued page 60 throat venturi testing clamped venturi using K&B venturi vise bench could rotate body needle valve shop vac running rotating body could watch suction being created needle valve watching level water manometer rise fall got some interesting results hole body pointed straight downstream observed vacuum manometer As rotated body through about 90d found draw needle valve changed very littleas long hole body anywhere downstream perpendicular venturi throat rotated body hole right 900 air flow found very small area venturi action hole needle valve increased strongly Using K&B venturi 375 throat K&B universal needle valve assembly found increase draw 136% tried K&B venturi 345 throat same needle valve assembly found 162% increase Now what does mean events require suction system might mean difference between being able draw fuel through given venturi might mean being able use larger venturi power case advantage used go about getting advantage believe will have setting needle valve body position venturi same way did testing found additional draw appeared very small rotational angle doubt anybody would able hit free hand Once get needle valve body venturi rotated point maximum draw should tighten down good recheck position leave alone installed engine should getting maximum draw venturi capable produc ing other item found interesting comparison draw 375 vs 345 venturi believe venturi shape same since both factory stock units certainly look same eye 345 venturi has 29% smaller effective crosssectional area K&B needle valve 126 Model Aviation PRC LRUflCH EMS Rugged Simplicity Top Performance Reasonable Price OeeutSaleo Na Middle Mee/ft-StaetaAne KilFunm 19 Minute Anoemhlnl lete lnatnuutuno Included No SgecaI Tunlo Raguiled Send SANE Fur Fudhee Intenmatiun Te Ordee Lisa peuducts atd Total / Add $200 Shipsxie9 / Seed MueaoOedee Check OeCeeditCaedNuetbeeaudEuls Date/COO Add 5150 / Alaska Add $350 / Hawaii Will COO Shippieg / Mail ur Phuta / Witch OtdeesPagtteat Adnueca Will COD Shippieg / Phute Ordars Welcuwa / Mail Order K e Orders Welcome
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/06
Page Numbers: 59, 125, 126
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/06
Page Numbers: 59, 125, 126
Control Line COMBAT Charlie Johnson PUT MARKER spot started article turn quickly Competition Newsletter upcoming contests listed Editors note Competition News letter separate booklet again month its bound Model Aviation like has beenforthepastseveralyears RMcM Theres something weekend next four months dont have thing fly say can help officiate next four months should get building special interest larger AAA meets go around Memorial Day received special flyers Eugene OR meet attended last year Theyll feature four categories Combat Memorial Day District IV Championships Petersburg VA will feature everything FAI May 15 16 two large meets going part country Start building now can read epoxy sets up noticed some contest flyers Ive received will special restrictions Slow Combat Slow Rat biggest limiting factor has engine rule requires Fox 35 Stunt engine Northwest Sport Race has super-successful using engine has Very Slow Combat using same engine seems local level people dissatisfied full-blown Slow Combat models want truly slow model hence Stunt-engine requirement other band continued escalation FAI Combat diesel long forgotten power plant quest power leaving potent Fox 15 Schnuerle dust Rossi ultra-light Nelson engines going out force CL World Championships summer popular Fox could make much power hyper engines still cant compete weight basis because ultralights weigh 4 oz days bogging engine 7-6 prop long gone 3-3 pitch becomes norm revs approach 30 thou sand World Championship title worth winning stops being pulled Out Europeans others As Team Race has lot development work props old wood nylon sticks several levels performance below new fiberglass carbon-fiber props Id hoped able give price other details prop Hoffelt Group will market still enough manufactured put market John McCollum does make some very nice FAI Continued page 125 Buckeye AZ Regionals Combat winners L R Myles Lawrence Mission Viejo CA 2nd Jerry Capuano Tucson AZ 1st Don Gutacher Denver CO 3rd Meet January82 Buckeye Steve DeBord releases Myles Lawrence double-elimination meet SIte nan carpeted circles lots sagebrush around edges No armadillos though Denvers Don Gutscher RI gets set pounce Tucsons Steve Mills L during Buckeye Fast Combat elims Tucson orevailed LIGHT 46 LB 36 2901 16x3lOok]430 3583323110511490 3851/883110811580 4353 16 315 p8325 4981 4 3lB rkl3 75 330383lSpkl495 3901 2 35 okI595 4 80 2 75MATCHEDSHEETS42 325332844p8I399 380188414511429 3952158414811459 495148414881499 280BALSASHEETS 48 3501 1683I1OpkI440 S2032 310 p8515 1883lOPk635 31531683Spk369 3601/48315581425 415388310881558 9512n34811560 116841008680 3 32 415 561419 18 84IS p8]425 3 16 4 IS p1547 1484 0081600 TBAILING EE3GE 36 14 16 081200 5161146011250 3/881121606299 1/28214811299 BALSASHEETS 30 1 16831101111275 3 32 3110 861325 1 88310811405 1 1684110811OIl 3 32 84110 111504 BALSA TEIANGLES 36 1 4 1 4 I/O pk250 38838l/OpkI720 1 2 8 1 2 110 p63 30 3/4 83 45 081209 1 8 1IS 18812 25 1 884110581590 BALSASTICKS 36 1 168141iI 511180 3 32814120 pk1 90 1 8 89120 18111 40 1 8 8 1 4120 p811 95 16812120081315 3/H sq20 ok2 15 1 Hsq2008315 1 4 8 1 2120 5k4 30 3 8 50110 p8275 38 81 210 p8315 1 2 sq110 p81360 48 STICKS 80025 PINESTICKS 36 1 BsqI/O p8125 1 8 8 1 4 10 p61 55 188381008200 316sq 10p8165 1 4 Sq10 p8255 114838l10081295 318 Sq10 7k370 48STICKS80025 BIRCH DOWELS 36 1810 p885 3/1610 58 1 09 1/410 p8140 18018149 LITE ELY 48 1/8 862 p8300 188122pu600 3-SIp BIRCH PLYWOOD 48 1 32 121 p8425 1 168121 p8435 8 12 1 58450 SLY BIRCH48 3/328121p8570 1/8812 11881585 3168121skI585 1/481 Il881600 FUN FLI 40 51 Spo /9 40 Enqrre51 8588 19 40 Engree45 SPan 18 ogne54200 $1995$1995 1895 FOB 25RC$48955400 Kits feature foam wings balsa ply fuse Machine cut parts rugged very 57 00 5700 quick assembly outstanding value. Choice trike gear tail dragger. 75 00 Riley Wootens UC Combat Shadowfoamcores-$895 acCept Visa Master Charge personal checks COD pay Ups 1/2Afoam COPeS $495 Handling charge -$300 add $200 COD 5% tax TX US Currency COMING SOON STARSAT eC Combat S1455 KWIK5TAR $2495 Oxrrckre 500 SALE Pox Combat 508 I9BBRC Fox 4OBBRC Eon 4BBBRC Eon Eagle Iii have found 400 ASA films work remark ably well using color film however black white seems susceptible heat last years Nats Texas B&W film shot performed poorly color film outstanding ModelAviation can use color prints B&W reproduction As far cameras lenses go have specific recommendations brand however zoom macro-zoom lenses ideal various shots may like take since its hard get close model telephoto can bring area frame entire airplane viewfinder allowing best possible pictures should also noted using longer lenses such 135mm greater distortion picture significantly reduced Using 28mm lens close-up picture will give very distorted fish-eye view picture distorting dimensions wing fuselage have seen pictures taken inexpensive cartridge-loaded cameras could very easily published magazine have seen pictures taken expensive camera equipment fit trash can eye photographer know ledge will amass through experimentation greatest part hobby ability preserve memories picture days gone well jogging memory specific details information have amassed several boxes pictures last two years plan future As ani running low information pictures solicit interested builders submit pictures text publication Richard P Byron 2506 So 161st Circle Omaha NE 68130 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 59 Fast Combat props available hurry FAI Combat Goodyear Team Race Props $650 Rat Slow Rat makes good Fast Combat prop little work $750 Johns USA team going Sweden sol know hell pretty busy summer approaches Write him 21842 Bass Lake El Toro CA 92630 As always say youll greatly enhance chances prompt reply almost anyone enclose stamped self-addressed envelope SASE word warning about using props Dont flip fiberglass orcarbon-fiberprops bare-handed Wear some sort ofptotection like leather glove rubber finger absolutely have chicken stick Tim Gillott uses piece hard balsa flip racing engines never seems have problems prop damage can learn technique balsa stick actually preferable because can get terrific leverage against prop really spin over loose engine Tim says AAC engines wont start added kick stick gives tanks reviewed last column Bob Nicks Virginia Craftsman worked advertised intended use Buckeye received offer use Tom Zons models Slow Combat actually three us used So no actual Combat wars under belts practice both tanks ran clean consistent head inserts Virginia Craftsman look timely items wide use Fox Slow Combat Sport Racing Ijust received another flyer lists Fox Combat Special engine used Big Goodyear event other restriction use contest management-supplied K&B 500 fuel Head shape volume will now important will proper head clearance Sport Racing events have lot common Slow Combat Fast Rat does Fast Combat Dick Tyndall sent along lot sugges tions correct clearances various nitro loads application well see what comes development work Its possible 100 mph racing airplane will translate 100 mph Slow Combat axe DIIILldbbIG UbIgfI SNOW WHITE 20 Joe RaSparrte S Beaxtrto model SNOW WHITE 808 eVEry BealitH COntESt ellIBlEd late 19305 FeaturEd n Charles Orant S Model DesIgn textbook ThIs 314 SIZE VOISIOP IS 58115Cr Sr modern H/C flying Weoe mao many requests lot Fe t5 35 Engines 3 * Choneel R/C Systeets 68 Wingspan . 790 Sq Wing Area . 4/ Lbs P1811 SIze PLAN N PATTERN SET RCFF $1495 PrlCBs 101 COmplete Plans Sob Assembly DetaIled Parts LIsts Add 520010 MaIlIng Tube Detairs neA designs & great things Come Send 51 85 retzndable InISilnatlOn ma N4III9 Y-ivd II 4-U June 1982 125 Si-IEETS 36 12 10 OkI 32 110 okI 1/8n21001 3 16x21/Or8] 11482110581 116n310p11 3323110plr 1 8 310 081 3 16n3 S psI 1 4x3lSPl 516135pkl 38r315081 1/2x315511 3/4 n312011 18312ok1 116410 p1 3 324IS skI 1 8 n415011 3 1645 08 14845081 STAR STIKLONE STAR Continued System Hi-Starts 101 Ceesplwa H- State Kit 15 Mm Aaeebly 14 Pound Pull 100 Feel Black Surgtcal Latex Continuous Piece section Reel Line Chute Stake Tow Rings Flacdwale etcS2400 102 Ceesplata 2Mw Hi-Stan Kit Pound Pull 50 Feet 14 itch Blank Latet Reel Line Chute Stake Ralowate Etc$1700 103 Raplaxeseant Tubing Opet Clue Type 100 Feet Black Sulgical Lutes 14 iS Puli $1600 104 Raplaxeeteet Tabieg 2-Mesa BIb Pull$ 900 105 Nylee Hi-Seen LineTwisteoS 325 55 lx Text White ColorBtadeO $425 106 Steedard Parachute Red Celo Tow Rieg$ 326 109 Reel Kita Fur Hi-Stuns Oujob Wiud-UpLOIRe S 500 Cuwplate Tough Plaatix Wet HdwraStno S 450 System II Winch 111 Pro- Lucnxh Cuetest Witch MIg bn Keen Edge St ate oIl cnmgletnly Oady-IO-use leon hallnnyl 12 unit gonabie w ncn includes wheels handle mdci Inut sw Inn eel Ilinalun Cd eieuliinal wit ng line uhuln Honr-ic nattely end gnu readn hg $29900 $15000 S 625 $1600 $2000 $2600 $3200 112 Pro-Lautch Witch Feaste RaeL Tuetenound nuludes Willed lanle eel luinainind N gunk 107 Witch Chute 16 Itoh Diaseetee 230 lb Teat Heang DuIn Tow Ring Connentng Ring 106 Witub Lies 2000 ft Becidad Nylee 93 lb Tess Choich Full Test White Cold 11$ 5 Text Top Quality Auaiiahle Seecal 153 Ic Tool Otduts Othel Listed 1 hO lb TetI System Ill Power Pod 110 Puwee Pud dasigead Ed Counright Id 2 melel sailganes heiglass ath ca It-n enlla lank allows 1gm n engine Inn tnt ate wIn 049 metal lank enSines$1200 RLF PRODUCTS 812 723-4310 R3 Box 178 Puola IN 47454 THE PEANUT-PEOPLE PRESENT PEANUT SCALE MODELS MUSTANG MILES M-l8ZERO DRUINEPIETENPOL COUGARPIPER CUB GIPSY MOTHANDRESON GANAGOBIELACEY M-t0 Rubber Powered Balsa Tissue Kits $595 SPORT MODELS PRAIRIE BIRD KIT $595 BABY ACE$949 ONE NITE 28$995 ONE NITE 16$595 STRINGLESS WONDER$495 PECK ROG$195 RUBBER OR CO-2 POWERED BUILDING NEEDS 0 PROPS TISSUE RUBBER WINDERS BLADE SIIARPENERS BEARINGS PROP SHAFTS LUBE WASHERS WHEELS FUSE CO-2 MOTORS BOOKS PLANS MORE ADVENTURE MODELS KIT $24900 COMPLETE CATALOG $100 HARD TO FIND ITEMS FOR RUBBER MODELS AND AIRSHIPS PeckaPelymers P 0 BOX 2498-MA LA MESA CALIF 92041 PHONE 714 409-8075 714 2-4636 DEALER/DIRECT INQUIRIES INVITED Full Command Systems Propellers sizes stom-made Propellers6aa8a including homebuiltsultralights or Mounts l Tanks. Quarter Scale Servos. Imported Servos 3 wire $998. Servo Reversers. Glow Plugs. Glow Drivers. Hardware Accessories. Sailplane Accessoriesincluding 100% guaranteed Tow Hook. R/C Devices. Radios. Ready-To-Fly AirplanesTrainer thru Pattern drich Control Line Panels. Expanded Scale Voltmeters48 96 Tachometers LCD stors Dopes OOmah Quarter Scale Batteries Motors Racing ix Boats. Custom Injection Molding. Custom Toolroom Work MUCH MORE. Look Future Kit RadiosS 7995 Full Command Systems 9O8ER osewood Spokane WA 99207 in. 509 487-2122 Hoffelt Group also has some filament control line one-fourth weight braided steel lines supposed much stronger Im sure saying Ill bet lines proved light promised didnt break kink cause problems weight savings tip weight overall line weight means quicker acceleration better tracking through turns drawback seems small amount drag cost around $12 per set Something revolutionary will need lot testing before its ready high zoot market possibly Stunt will benefit Combat smallest diameter 018 dont get excited about using FAI Combat Remember few years ago everyone hot-shot motor sent Nats engines run airplane Some original instigators up againit sounds like great after-hours activity Hopefully details next column Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham SL San Diego CA 92109 CL Racing/Lee Continued page 60 throat venturi testing clamped venturi using K&B venturi vise bench could rotate body needle valve shop vac running rotating body could watch suction being created needle valve watching level water manometer rise fall got some interesting results hole body pointed straight downstream observed vacuum manometer As rotated body through about 90d found draw needle valve changed very littleas long hole body anywhere downstream perpendicular venturi throat rotated body hole right 900 air flow found very small area venturi action hole needle valve increased strongly Using K&B venturi 375 throat K&B universal needle valve assembly found increase draw 136% tried K&B venturi 345 throat same needle valve assembly found 162% increase Now what does mean events require suction system might mean difference between being able draw fuel through given venturi might mean being able use larger venturi power case advantage used go about getting advantage believe will have setting needle valve body position venturi same way did testing found additional draw appeared very small rotational angle doubt anybody would able hit free hand Once get needle valve body venturi rotated point maximum draw should tighten down good recheck position leave alone installed engine should getting maximum draw venturi capable produc ing other item found interesting comparison draw 375 vs 345 venturi believe venturi shape same since both factory stock units certainly look same eye 345 venturi has 29% smaller effective crosssectional area K&B needle valve 126 Model Aviation PRC LRUflCH EMS Rugged Simplicity Top Performance Reasonable Price OeeutSaleo Na Middle Mee/ft-StaetaAne KilFunm 19 Minute Anoemhlnl lete lnatnuutuno Included No SgecaI Tunlo Raguiled Send SANE Fur Fudhee Intenmatiun Te Ordee Lisa peuducts atd Total / Add $200 Shipsxie9 / Seed MueaoOedee Check OeCeeditCaedNuetbeeaudEuls Date/COO Add 5150 / Alaska Add $350 / Hawaii Will COO Shippieg / Mail ur Phuta / Witch OtdeesPagtteat Adnueca Will COD Shippieg / Phute Ordars Welcuwa / Mail Order K e Orders Welcome
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/06
Page Numbers: 59, 125, 126
Control Line COMBAT Charlie Johnson PUT MARKER spot started article turn quickly Competition Newsletter upcoming contests listed Editors note Competition News letter separate booklet again month its bound Model Aviation like has beenforthepastseveralyears RMcM Theres something weekend next four months dont have thing fly say can help officiate next four months should get building special interest larger AAA meets go around Memorial Day received special flyers Eugene OR meet attended last year Theyll feature four categories Combat Memorial Day District IV Championships Petersburg VA will feature everything FAI May 15 16 two large meets going part country Start building now can read epoxy sets up noticed some contest flyers Ive received will special restrictions Slow Combat Slow Rat biggest limiting factor has engine rule requires Fox 35 Stunt engine Northwest Sport Race has super-successful using engine has Very Slow Combat using same engine seems local level people dissatisfied full-blown Slow Combat models want truly slow model hence Stunt-engine requirement other band continued escalation FAI Combat diesel long forgotten power plant quest power leaving potent Fox 15 Schnuerle dust Rossi ultra-light Nelson engines going out force CL World Championships summer popular Fox could make much power hyper engines still cant compete weight basis because ultralights weigh 4 oz days bogging engine 7-6 prop long gone 3-3 pitch becomes norm revs approach 30 thou sand World Championship title worth winning stops being pulled Out Europeans others As Team Race has lot development work props old wood nylon sticks several levels performance below new fiberglass carbon-fiber props Id hoped able give price other details prop Hoffelt Group will market still enough manufactured put market John McCollum does make some very nice FAI Continued page 125 Buckeye AZ Regionals Combat winners L R Myles Lawrence Mission Viejo CA 2nd Jerry Capuano Tucson AZ 1st Don Gutacher Denver CO 3rd Meet January82 Buckeye Steve DeBord releases Myles Lawrence double-elimination meet SIte nan carpeted circles lots sagebrush around edges No armadillos though Denvers Don Gutscher RI gets set pounce Tucsons Steve Mills L during Buckeye Fast Combat elims Tucson orevailed LIGHT 46 LB 36 2901 16x3lOok]430 3583323110511490 3851/883110811580 4353 16 315 p8325 4981 4 3lB rkl3 75 330383lSpkl495 3901 2 35 okI595 4 80 2 75MATCHEDSHEETS42 325332844p8I399 380188414511429 3952158414811459 495148414881499 280BALSASHEETS 48 3501 1683I1OpkI440 S2032 310 p8515 1883lOPk635 31531683Spk369 3601/48315581425 415388310881558 9512n34811560 116841008680 3 32 415 561419 18 84IS p8]425 3 16 4 IS p1547 1484 0081600 TBAILING EE3GE 36 14 16 081200 5161146011250 3/881121606299 1/28214811299 BALSASHEETS 30 1 16831101111275 3 32 3110 861325 1 88310811405 1 1684110811OIl 3 32 84110 111504 BALSA TEIANGLES 36 1 4 1 4 I/O pk250 38838l/OpkI720 1 2 8 1 2 110 p63 30 3/4 83 45 081209 1 8 1IS 18812 25 1 884110581590 BALSASTICKS 36 1 168141iI 511180 3 32814120 pk1 90 1 8 89120 18111 40 1 8 8 1 4120 p811 95 16812120081315 3/H sq20 ok2 15 1 Hsq2008315 1 4 8 1 2120 5k4 30 3 8 50110 p8275 38 81 210 p8315 1 2 sq110 p81360 48 STICKS 80025 PINESTICKS 36 1 BsqI/O p8125 1 8 8 1 4 10 p61 55 188381008200 316sq 10p8165 1 4 Sq10 p8255 114838l10081295 318 Sq10 7k370 48STICKS80025 BIRCH DOWELS 36 1810 p885 3/1610 58 1 09 1/410 p8140 18018149 LITE ELY 48 1/8 862 p8300 188122pu600 3-SIp BIRCH PLYWOOD 48 1 32 121 p8425 1 168121 p8435 8 12 1 58450 SLY BIRCH48 3/328121p8570 1/8812 11881585 3168121skI585 1/481 Il881600 FUN FLI 40 51 Spo /9 40 Enqrre51 8588 19 40 Engree45 SPan 18 ogne54200 $1995$1995 1895 FOB 25RC$48955400 Kits feature foam wings balsa ply fuse Machine cut parts rugged very 57 00 5700 quick assembly outstanding value. Choice trike gear tail dragger. 75 00 Riley Wootens UC Combat Shadowfoamcores-$895 acCept Visa Master Charge personal checks COD pay Ups 1/2Afoam COPeS $495 Handling charge -$300 add $200 COD 5% tax TX US Currency COMING SOON STARSAT eC Combat S1455 KWIK5TAR $2495 Oxrrckre 500 SALE Pox Combat 508 I9BBRC Fox 4OBBRC Eon 4BBBRC Eon Eagle Iii have found 400 ASA films work remark ably well using color film however black white seems susceptible heat last years Nats Texas B&W film shot performed poorly color film outstanding ModelAviation can use color prints B&W reproduction As far cameras lenses go have specific recommendations brand however zoom macro-zoom lenses ideal various shots may like take since its hard get close model telephoto can bring area frame entire airplane viewfinder allowing best possible pictures should also noted using longer lenses such 135mm greater distortion picture significantly reduced Using 28mm lens close-up picture will give very distorted fish-eye view picture distorting dimensions wing fuselage have seen pictures taken inexpensive cartridge-loaded cameras could very easily published magazine have seen pictures taken expensive camera equipment fit trash can eye photographer know ledge will amass through experimentation greatest part hobby ability preserve memories picture days gone well jogging memory specific details information have amassed several boxes pictures last two years plan future As ani running low information pictures solicit interested builders submit pictures text publication Richard P Byron 2506 So 161st Circle Omaha NE 68130 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 59 Fast Combat props available hurry FAI Combat Goodyear Team Race Props $650 Rat Slow Rat makes good Fast Combat prop little work $750 Johns USA team going Sweden sol know hell pretty busy summer approaches Write him 21842 Bass Lake El Toro CA 92630 As always say youll greatly enhance chances prompt reply almost anyone enclose stamped self-addressed envelope SASE word warning about using props Dont flip fiberglass orcarbon-fiberprops bare-handed Wear some sort ofptotection like leather glove rubber finger absolutely have chicken stick Tim Gillott uses piece hard balsa flip racing engines never seems have problems prop damage can learn technique balsa stick actually preferable because can get terrific leverage against prop really spin over loose engine Tim says AAC engines wont start added kick stick gives tanks reviewed last column Bob Nicks Virginia Craftsman worked advertised intended use Buckeye received offer use Tom Zons models Slow Combat actually three us used So no actual Combat wars under belts practice both tanks ran clean consistent head inserts Virginia Craftsman look timely items wide use Fox Slow Combat Sport Racing Ijust received another flyer lists Fox Combat Special engine used Big Goodyear event other restriction use contest management-supplied K&B 500 fuel Head shape volume will now important will proper head clearance Sport Racing events have lot common Slow Combat Fast Rat does Fast Combat Dick Tyndall sent along lot sugges tions correct clearances various nitro loads application well see what comes development work Its possible 100 mph racing airplane will translate 100 mph Slow Combat axe DIIILldbbIG UbIgfI SNOW WHITE 20 Joe RaSparrte S Beaxtrto model SNOW WHITE 808 eVEry BealitH COntESt ellIBlEd late 19305 FeaturEd n Charles Orant S Model DesIgn textbook ThIs 314 SIZE VOISIOP IS 58115Cr Sr modern H/C flying Weoe mao many requests lot Fe t5 35 Engines 3 * Choneel R/C Systeets 68 Wingspan . 790 Sq Wing Area . 4/ Lbs P1811 SIze PLAN N PATTERN SET RCFF $1495 PrlCBs 101 COmplete Plans Sob Assembly DetaIled Parts LIsts Add 520010 MaIlIng Tube Detairs neA designs & great things Come Send 51 85 retzndable InISilnatlOn ma N4III9 Y-ivd II 4-U June 1982 125 Si-IEETS 36 12 10 OkI 32 110 okI 1/8n21001 3 16x21/Or8] 11482110581 116n310p11 3323110plr 1 8 310 081 3 16n3 S psI 1 4x3lSPl 516135pkl 38r315081 1/2x315511 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Look Future Kit RadiosS 7995 Full Command Systems 9O8ER osewood Spokane WA 99207 in. 509 487-2122 Hoffelt Group also has some filament control line one-fourth weight braided steel lines supposed much stronger Im sure saying Ill bet lines proved light promised didnt break kink cause problems weight savings tip weight overall line weight means quicker acceleration better tracking through turns drawback seems small amount drag cost around $12 per set Something revolutionary will need lot testing before its ready high zoot market possibly Stunt will benefit Combat smallest diameter 018 dont get excited about using FAI Combat Remember few years ago everyone hot-shot motor sent Nats engines run airplane Some original instigators up againit sounds like great after-hours activity Hopefully details next column Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham SL San Diego CA 92109 CL Racing/Lee Continued page 60 throat venturi testing clamped venturi using K&B venturi vise bench could rotate body needle valve shop vac running rotating body could watch suction being created needle valve watching level water manometer rise fall got some interesting results hole body pointed straight downstream observed vacuum manometer As rotated body through about 90d found draw needle valve changed very littleas long hole body anywhere downstream perpendicular venturi throat rotated body hole right 900 air flow found very small area venturi action hole needle valve increased strongly Using K&B venturi 375 throat K&B universal needle valve assembly found increase draw 136% tried K&B venturi 345 throat same needle valve assembly found 162% increase Now what does mean events require suction system might mean difference between being able draw fuel through given venturi might mean being able use larger venturi power case advantage used go about getting advantage believe will have setting needle valve body position venturi same way did testing found additional draw appeared very small rotational angle doubt anybody would able hit free hand Once get needle valve body venturi rotated point maximum draw should tighten down good recheck position leave alone installed engine should getting maximum draw venturi capable produc ing other item found interesting comparison draw 375 vs 345 venturi believe venturi shape same since both factory stock units certainly look same eye 345 venturi has 29% smaller effective crosssectional area K&B needle valve 126 Model Aviation PRC LRUflCH EMS Rugged Simplicity Top Performance Reasonable Price OeeutSaleo Na Middle Mee/ft-StaetaAne KilFunm 19 Minute Anoemhlnl lete lnatnuutuno Included No SgecaI Tunlo Raguiled Send SANE Fur Fudhee Intenmatiun Te Ordee Lisa peuducts atd Total / Add $200 Shipsxie9 / Seed MueaoOedee Check OeCeeditCaedNuetbeeaudEuls Date/COO Add 5150 / Alaska Add $350 / Hawaii Will COO Shippieg / Mail ur Phuta / Witch OtdeesPagtteat Adnueca Will COD Shippieg / Phute Ordars Welcuwa / Mail Order K e Orders Welcome
