Control Line COMBAT Charlie Johnson Moira Smith holds hubby Pauls Pawnit has same proportions Superstars hes flying Paul Smith photo DAWG FIGHTERS take Northwest Re gionals Gene Papes quick-to-build Fast Com bat model reviewed last column placed first second Regionals Gene winning first Howard Rush second using some Genes models Last year Norm McFadden made good use Genes models too two test samples received Gene have also seen much action Perfor mance limited amount power available uses strong engine overcome slight dragginess caused clipped trailing edge called Gene after receiving latest shipment six kits tell him UPS did good job getting intact mentioned locals built couple models flew terribly Everything checked out OKexcept guy cut out about four extra inches leading edge order have access glow plug Ive seen done lot other models wondered theydruin much wing area Anyway reduction effec tive wing area imbalance caused models stall through turns generally per form like rock string cure dig foam sections out trash glue Continued page 147 68 Model Aviation Kill Kill Kill Charlie has captured soul essence CL Combat flying photoone finest weveever seen expressions face Mats Rodriguez R right hand Ralph Cook 1 priceless Photo taken Whittier CA meet 23 entries flying full double-elImInation tournament safety thong dangles Matss handle Steve Kots Bob Hicks-designed Super Eagle flew well Supertigre power Bobs tanks Photo Priscilla Tyndall Hoffelt 38 Combat engine limited production Lookfamiliar Its based KAB 40S has lightened about 9 oz $200/copy well see field Unique features include absence intake venturithe Rossi needle feeds directly case Brian Taylor Plans SPIT MK1 ME 110 FW 190A-4 P-40E TEMPEST N1K2-J GEORGE P-al P-47D MU-i HELLCAT BT-13 T6 BF1O9E HURRICANE OH MOSQUITO CESSNA 120 ME 10SF No Template Includes Cowl canopy Spinners Door Covers Includes Cowl Windshield Alum Gear lncludes Cowl Canopy Spinner Shng Information Shipped UPSAdd $2 Plans *3 Blue Label Add *3 PACe *5 Blue Label Catalog Order Beat Scala catalog complete list plans accessorlee Price 83 first class $1 wIth *10 plus order $2 wIth order less *10 Bob Holman Plans PG Box 741MA Sen BeruanEuo CA 92402 pinned down flat Some people wrap steam ing towels before pinning still-covered wing down seems work OK bit sloppy Shimming twist opposite direction may help severe cases hoping spring-back normal after removal Redoping brushing thinner pinned down may trick too De-warping very light Indoor models special case Most people either pre-shrink tissue frame tends toward wrinkly covering jobs fewer warps use mini mum-moisture technique shrink covering Turn off water steamy shower wait couple minutes step model Walt Mooney advises drop soap stage Misting air atomizer waiting until large droplets fall gives useful damp cloud Again keep away heat famous Las Vegas modeler young lad Wisconsin once furnace devour newly-created model set door dry definitely excess bad thing final note warps involves two problem models old Comet Aeronca K tloatplane andthe Peck Lacey M-10 Peanut main plan fine Aeronca features two 1/16-in spars under wing top Lacey has two top bottom former tends give nice uniform parabolic dihedral latter does same number lesser extent anhedral Solu tion balance spars top bottom Due greater shrinking surface cambered upper side wings naturally want warp upward small models spar square section will suffice use two does Lacey put third underneath about equidistant between top spar locations prevent droop Aeronca add couple top months TWA Thermal Worthy Air craft award goes Flightmaster Roy Mayes won Power Scale event 1982 US FF Champs Taft electric Dormoy bathtub also Rubber Scale event 10-minute-plus QOS fine Aeronca Sedan Bravo Until next time thermals unwarped wings ya Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 68 back place Presto Class Dawg Fighter again Ive showing off kits Gene sent Sn Diego fliers copied idea used very light wood really cut out foam added up 18-oz plane 2 oz less stock kits Dawg Fighters meant quick dirty lets keep way Bladder Grabber VII also turned out super success meet full triple-elimina tion Fast Combat contest $5000 worth stereo prizes Carver Corporation Phil Granderson made number spot just edging out Howard Rush match John Salvin having exceptional weekend took third against very competitive field promise give waming next time throw meets rest will have chance goodies Hoffelt 36R what Combat engines snuuid except thingthe price engine based K&B 40S de-stroked 36 one-piece case exceptionally strong understressed 36-size Combat engine compared duty did Pylon Racing Formula power plant really bad thing about Pylon engines generally pretty heavy An extra ounce two nothing Formula whereas extra strength everything Hoffelts engine went real Cambridge diet came out weighing 94 ounces about same Fox 36 limited number handmade engines will available about $200 really exhibition model current engines will have K&B pistons supply lasts future engines will use pistons made Tim Gillott Shark Rat Racer fame well rings Youll notice picture lack venturi since Rossi needle sembly feeds directiy case Without venturi possible fit engine much farther back inthe model having dodge protruding venturi saves weight rear-mounted direct injection system pro vides very broad needle setting youd expect froma ringed engine type plus its out way prop heaven forbid ground Claimed output 500rpm best Fox equivalent props fill rpm know about killer test-stand engines inflated claims Id give engine better chance living up expecta tions just because original good design precision fits Tactical flying may new term some its way life FM competitor Europe right must work rule Continued page 150 Hobbi Shack RADIO RIOT Sage Ad c4 e lZece& eeie UTABA ZEFPE6FN 6 channel w/4 es S-26 ser vos full N Cd & charger ST $30995 6995 IPOSTAGE AND HANDLING CHARGES $000 $2500 add $300 1 2501 $5000 add $400 IOver $5000 add $500 II California residents add 6% state sales tax October 1982 147 Plans shipped rolled US PACs include canopy cowl templates except other wise indicated Plan 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 2600 1896 1896 PAC 3696 3400 3896 3896 3896 3696 3196 3696 3696 3896 3896 3696 2996 2996 7600 4&96 6396 5 channel w/4 Ca S-26 ear vos dual rates full Ni-Cd LIST $27995 $15499 FUTABA -5 name address cityU statezipU U mail order catalogs 18480 BANDILIER CIRCLE FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 928708• irn U I Ii 7J7 GLOW lireball PLUGS S Blow Proof Seal OSix Types 3 Heat Ranges 0 Longer Life S Flash Starting Only $120 SWANSON PO Box 151 W70W Since 7948 Wayne NJ 07470 ** ** * * *** ***** **** * **it *WANDITTM * Dealers Invited * * lane year warrOfltj. * * CORD * *Wetarory * Stick Abrasives *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sandog cootrel eccellent finish. * *89~ Basic mcI 1 flat Wand 1 eachit * 6 gritsit *10895 Builder Special mcI 2 flat 1 hall * und wand 5 6 grits *1 29~ Delave includes 3 flat 2 half * nd wands buff wands * 6 grits.it * *Additional Wands Abrasues availahleit * e year local hobby shopit * ADOIS ELMOREEve No r2l41 288 5789it *P0 Boy 266 uite Texas 75149it * maxincluding model specifications fly ing style pitwork andjudges tactical flierwill never give advantage due sportsman ship want see latest sort thing have look rules changes supposed plug loopholes make sports man out FAI would give air points flying model case line tangle its flying upright level As stands now get line tangle opponent goes ground advantage keep him untangling lines because youre getting air points hes get ting minus points wrap punch man past years has replaced mid-air artist circle specialist latter put out business new method starting combat models about 1800 apart rule theres plus minus side tactical flier sees benefit new rule saw match won World Championships 1978 pilot took time trying get separated other pilot time took off stayed right guys tail until circle mar shall chased him off whistle sounded begin combat just landed Three such flights 45 air points needed wrap up match giving opponent chance streamer Its harder now PAl because minus pointsbut very easy Slow Fast seems like rules have tighter theyre worded chance get around As used say Theres ruleand nobody knows what philosophy sure would save printing costs rule books too took about week everyone get Gordon Delaneys trick long venturi sure beats intent rule about having board tank What needed rule about having outboard venturi/spraybar what its about anyway old inboard tank changed lateral balance model too re quiring additional tip weight didnt want model visiting center circle latest rules allow notch wing clear tank 5-in nose moment can retained sufficient quantity fuel five minutes fuel outboard fuse lage center line aid line tension Probably choke some sort should used make ground running little consistent using bag tank wide-open venturi may possible see real 100 mph times Slow Combat also increase possibility event becoming popular Slow Rat thats inside joke other seven Slow Rat fliers left country youre going experiment venturis figure best area start 320 sizebut several holes through venturi can put spraybar different heights Thats sure lot easier try ing add remove shims under tank tap set holes can use short threaded plugs seal off openings being used guess ultimate will threaded ven turi infinite adjustment Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 69 engine also periodically afterwards because nicks scratches physical deformation hub being tightened repeatedly Addi tionally always good idea remove propeller after days flying give thorough examination cracks splits es pecially around hub area out near tips Since Midwest flying area generally undated high-humidity high-temperature weather usually pick selection different types propellers varying pitches depend ing upon conditions particular day have noticed several competitors making notes concerning temperatures humidity pro peller ran best future conditions meet already-established criteria theo retically propeller shouldbe logical choice Venturi carburetor openings have asked times about proper hole size ven turi carburetor openings Certainly size type engine has optimum size carbure tor opening produce maximum power steady performance performance differ ence recently-introduced OPS 15 its stock venturi opened 325 375 will result rpm gains 2500 range stock venturi very small about 180 stand performance difference three venturis considerable should cer tainly evaluated under flying conditions Installing engine airplane found good 25 mph extra performance could achieved switching very small ven turi very large However found larger venturi caused surging engine operated maximum rpms conse quently dropped back size approxi mately 325 opening resulted some slight loss airspeed much steadier run No-nitro fuel nitro now prices ap [NEW FUEL fuel B1ue Flame gives youedge performance BLUE FLAME fuels made highest quality ingredients give engine Best Performance Longest Life No COD FOB Englewood Check Chargecard Money Order Only Send FREE Catalog Shipping Cost Per Case UPS Call UPS zone 2- 428 3-513 4-630 5-759 6-946 7-1148 8- 1376 IAMPDEN ENGLEWOOD CO 80110 PHONE 303 789-9411 150 Model Aviation Get install dont take off Ken Willard RCM SERVO GARD SERVO GARD monitors airborne flight battery pack voltage well radio signal received transmitter receiver malfunction detected part system SERVO GARD reduces throttle automatically ample vime before battery failure safely land model SPECIFICATIONS Size unit installed KPS-14 servo case foreasy installation Just plug throttle servo output Weight Approx 1 oz Sensitivity Accurate within 02 Volts Servo Putse Unit shipped positive pulse systems negative pulse available upon request SERVO GARD comes complete prewired pigtails servo connectors choice installed specify connector type order SEE YOUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT DEALER INQUIRIES IN VI TED Price $3795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse ordering ENDORSED BY THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA SHOW TEAM LIMA OHIO R F Enterprises 106 N Main St Arlington 01-145814 419 365-5360 Made wIth blend synthetic castor beat posibIe lubrIcation Detergent actIon to cut varnish mufflet Drum 4 Gallon Case MIX OR MATCH PERGALLON 5%$535Write 10%$605call 1e/eS70 latest
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/10
Page Numbers: 68, 147, 150
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/10
Page Numbers: 68, 147, 150
Control Line COMBAT Charlie Johnson Moira Smith holds hubby Pauls Pawnit has same proportions Superstars hes flying Paul Smith photo DAWG FIGHTERS take Northwest Re gionals Gene Papes quick-to-build Fast Com bat model reviewed last column placed first second Regionals Gene winning first Howard Rush second using some Genes models Last year Norm McFadden made good use Genes models too two test samples received Gene have also seen much action Perfor mance limited amount power available uses strong engine overcome slight dragginess caused clipped trailing edge called Gene after receiving latest shipment six kits tell him UPS did good job getting intact mentioned locals built couple models flew terribly Everything checked out OKexcept guy cut out about four extra inches leading edge order have access glow plug Ive seen done lot other models wondered theydruin much wing area Anyway reduction effec tive wing area imbalance caused models stall through turns generally per form like rock string cure dig foam sections out trash glue Continued page 147 68 Model Aviation Kill Kill Kill Charlie has captured soul essence CL Combat flying photoone finest weveever seen expressions face Mats Rodriguez R right hand Ralph Cook 1 priceless Photo taken Whittier CA meet 23 entries flying full double-elImInation tournament safety thong dangles Matss handle Steve Kots Bob Hicks-designed Super Eagle flew well Supertigre power Bobs tanks Photo Priscilla Tyndall Hoffelt 38 Combat engine limited production Lookfamiliar Its based KAB 40S has lightened about 9 oz $200/copy well see field Unique features include absence intake venturithe Rossi needle feeds directly case Brian Taylor Plans SPIT MK1 ME 110 FW 190A-4 P-40E TEMPEST N1K2-J GEORGE P-al P-47D MU-i HELLCAT BT-13 T6 BF1O9E HURRICANE OH MOSQUITO CESSNA 120 ME 10SF No Template Includes Cowl canopy Spinners Door Covers Includes Cowl Windshield Alum Gear lncludes Cowl Canopy Spinner Shng Information Shipped UPSAdd $2 Plans *3 Blue Label Add *3 PACe *5 Blue Label Catalog Order Beat Scala catalog complete list plans accessorlee Price 83 first class $1 wIth *10 plus order $2 wIth order less *10 Bob Holman Plans PG Box 741MA Sen BeruanEuo CA 92402 pinned down flat Some people wrap steam ing towels before pinning still-covered wing down seems work OK bit sloppy Shimming twist opposite direction may help severe cases hoping spring-back normal after removal Redoping brushing thinner pinned down may trick too De-warping very light Indoor models special case Most people either pre-shrink tissue frame tends toward wrinkly covering jobs fewer warps use mini mum-moisture technique shrink covering Turn off water steamy shower wait couple minutes step model Walt Mooney advises drop soap stage Misting air atomizer waiting until large droplets fall gives useful damp cloud Again keep away heat famous Las Vegas modeler young lad Wisconsin once furnace devour newly-created model set door dry definitely excess bad thing final note warps involves two problem models old Comet Aeronca K tloatplane andthe Peck Lacey M-10 Peanut main plan fine Aeronca features two 1/16-in spars under wing top Lacey has two top bottom former tends give nice uniform parabolic dihedral latter does same number lesser extent anhedral Solu tion balance spars top bottom Due greater shrinking surface cambered upper side wings naturally want warp upward small models spar square section will suffice use two does Lacey put third underneath about equidistant between top spar locations prevent droop Aeronca add couple top months TWA Thermal Worthy Air craft award goes Flightmaster Roy Mayes won Power Scale event 1982 US FF Champs Taft electric Dormoy bathtub also Rubber Scale event 10-minute-plus QOS fine Aeronca Sedan Bravo Until next time thermals unwarped wings ya Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 68 back place Presto Class Dawg Fighter again Ive showing off kits Gene sent Sn Diego fliers copied idea used very light wood really cut out foam added up 18-oz plane 2 oz less stock kits Dawg Fighters meant quick dirty lets keep way Bladder Grabber VII also turned out super success meet full triple-elimina tion Fast Combat contest $5000 worth stereo prizes Carver Corporation Phil Granderson made number spot just edging out Howard Rush match John Salvin having exceptional weekend took third against very competitive field promise give waming next time throw meets rest will have chance goodies Hoffelt 36R what Combat engines snuuid except thingthe price engine based K&B 40S de-stroked 36 one-piece case exceptionally strong understressed 36-size Combat engine compared duty did Pylon Racing Formula power plant really bad thing about Pylon engines generally pretty heavy An extra ounce two nothing Formula whereas extra strength everything Hoffelts engine went real Cambridge diet came out weighing 94 ounces about same Fox 36 limited number handmade engines will available about $200 really exhibition model current engines will have K&B pistons supply lasts future engines will use pistons made Tim Gillott Shark Rat Racer fame well rings Youll notice picture lack venturi since Rossi needle sembly feeds directiy case Without venturi possible fit engine much farther back inthe model having dodge protruding venturi saves weight rear-mounted direct injection system pro vides very broad needle setting youd expect froma ringed engine type plus its out way prop heaven forbid ground Claimed output 500rpm best Fox equivalent props fill rpm know about killer test-stand engines inflated claims Id give engine better chance living up expecta tions just because original good design precision fits Tactical flying may new term some its way life FM competitor Europe right must work rule Continued page 150 Hobbi Shack RADIO RIOT Sage Ad c4 e lZece& eeie UTABA ZEFPE6FN 6 channel w/4 es S-26 ser vos full N Cd & charger ST $30995 6995 IPOSTAGE AND HANDLING CHARGES $000 $2500 add $300 1 2501 $5000 add $400 IOver $5000 add $500 II California residents add 6% state sales tax October 1982 147 Plans shipped rolled US PACs include canopy cowl templates except other wise indicated Plan 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 2600 1896 1896 PAC 3696 3400 3896 3896 3896 3696 3196 3696 3696 3896 3896 3696 2996 2996 7600 4&96 6396 5 channel w/4 Ca S-26 ear vos dual rates full Ni-Cd LIST $27995 $15499 FUTABA -5 name address cityU statezipU U mail order catalogs 18480 BANDILIER CIRCLE FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 928708• irn U I Ii 7J7 GLOW lireball PLUGS S Blow Proof Seal OSix Types 3 Heat Ranges 0 Longer Life S Flash Starting Only $120 SWANSON PO Box 151 W70W Since 7948 Wayne NJ 07470 ** ** * * *** ***** **** * **it *WANDITTM * Dealers Invited * * lane year warrOfltj. * * CORD * *Wetarory * Stick Abrasives *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sandog cootrel eccellent finish. * *89~ Basic mcI 1 flat Wand 1 eachit * 6 gritsit *10895 Builder Special mcI 2 flat 1 hall * und wand 5 6 grits *1 29~ Delave includes 3 flat 2 half * nd wands buff wands * 6 grits.it * *Additional Wands Abrasues availahleit * e year local hobby shopit * ADOIS ELMOREEve No r2l41 288 5789it *P0 Boy 266 uite Texas 75149it * maxincluding model specifications fly ing style pitwork andjudges tactical flierwill never give advantage due sportsman ship want see latest sort thing have look rules changes supposed plug loopholes make sports man out FAI would give air points flying model case line tangle its flying upright level As stands now get line tangle opponent goes ground advantage keep him untangling lines because youre getting air points hes get ting minus points wrap punch man past years has replaced mid-air artist circle specialist latter put out business new method starting combat models about 1800 apart rule theres plus minus side tactical flier sees benefit new rule saw match won World Championships 1978 pilot took time trying get separated other pilot time took off stayed right guys tail until circle mar shall chased him off whistle sounded begin combat just landed Three such flights 45 air points needed wrap up match giving opponent chance streamer Its harder now PAl because minus pointsbut very easy Slow Fast seems like rules have tighter theyre worded chance get around As used say Theres ruleand nobody knows what philosophy sure would save printing costs rule books too took about week everyone get Gordon Delaneys trick long venturi sure beats intent rule about having board tank What needed rule about having outboard venturi/spraybar what its about anyway old inboard tank changed lateral balance model too re quiring additional tip weight didnt want model visiting center circle latest rules allow notch wing clear tank 5-in nose moment can retained sufficient quantity fuel five minutes fuel outboard fuse lage center line aid line tension Probably choke some sort should used make ground running little consistent using bag tank wide-open venturi may possible see real 100 mph times Slow Combat also increase possibility event becoming popular Slow Rat thats inside joke other seven Slow Rat fliers left country youre going experiment venturis figure best area start 320 sizebut several holes through venturi can put spraybar different heights Thats sure lot easier try ing add remove shims under tank tap set holes can use short threaded plugs seal off openings being used guess ultimate will threaded ven turi infinite adjustment Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 69 engine also periodically afterwards because nicks scratches physical deformation hub being tightened repeatedly Addi tionally always good idea remove propeller after days flying give thorough examination cracks splits es pecially around hub area out near tips Since Midwest flying area generally undated high-humidity high-temperature weather usually pick selection different types propellers varying pitches depend ing upon conditions particular day have noticed several competitors making notes concerning temperatures humidity pro peller ran best future conditions meet already-established criteria theo retically propeller shouldbe logical choice Venturi carburetor openings have asked times about proper hole size ven turi carburetor openings Certainly size type engine has optimum size carbure tor opening produce maximum power steady performance performance differ ence recently-introduced OPS 15 its stock venturi opened 325 375 will result rpm gains 2500 range stock venturi very small about 180 stand performance difference three venturis considerable should cer tainly evaluated under flying conditions Installing engine airplane found good 25 mph extra performance could achieved switching very small ven turi very large However found larger venturi caused surging engine operated maximum rpms conse quently dropped back size approxi mately 325 opening resulted some slight loss airspeed much steadier run No-nitro fuel nitro now prices ap [NEW FUEL fuel B1ue Flame gives youedge performance BLUE FLAME fuels made highest quality ingredients give engine Best Performance Longest Life No COD FOB Englewood Check Chargecard Money Order Only Send FREE Catalog Shipping Cost Per Case UPS Call UPS zone 2- 428 3-513 4-630 5-759 6-946 7-1148 8- 1376 IAMPDEN ENGLEWOOD CO 80110 PHONE 303 789-9411 150 Model Aviation Get install dont take off Ken Willard RCM SERVO GARD SERVO GARD monitors airborne flight battery pack voltage well radio signal received transmitter receiver malfunction detected part system SERVO GARD reduces throttle automatically ample vime before battery failure safely land model SPECIFICATIONS Size unit installed KPS-14 servo case foreasy installation Just plug throttle servo output Weight Approx 1 oz Sensitivity Accurate within 02 Volts Servo Putse Unit shipped positive pulse systems negative pulse available upon request SERVO GARD comes complete prewired pigtails servo connectors choice installed specify connector type order SEE YOUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT DEALER INQUIRIES IN VI TED Price $3795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse ordering ENDORSED BY THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA SHOW TEAM LIMA OHIO R F Enterprises 106 N Main St Arlington 01-145814 419 365-5360 Made wIth blend synthetic castor beat posibIe lubrIcation Detergent actIon to cut varnish mufflet Drum 4 Gallon Case MIX OR MATCH PERGALLON 5%$535Write 10%$605call 1e/eS70 latest
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/10
Page Numbers: 68, 147, 150
Control Line COMBAT Charlie Johnson Moira Smith holds hubby Pauls Pawnit has same proportions Superstars hes flying Paul Smith photo DAWG FIGHTERS take Northwest Re gionals Gene Papes quick-to-build Fast Com bat model reviewed last column placed first second Regionals Gene winning first Howard Rush second using some Genes models Last year Norm McFadden made good use Genes models too two test samples received Gene have also seen much action Perfor mance limited amount power available uses strong engine overcome slight dragginess caused clipped trailing edge called Gene after receiving latest shipment six kits tell him UPS did good job getting intact mentioned locals built couple models flew terribly Everything checked out OKexcept guy cut out about four extra inches leading edge order have access glow plug Ive seen done lot other models wondered theydruin much wing area Anyway reduction effec tive wing area imbalance caused models stall through turns generally per form like rock string cure dig foam sections out trash glue Continued page 147 68 Model Aviation Kill Kill Kill Charlie has captured soul essence CL Combat flying photoone finest weveever seen expressions face Mats Rodriguez R right hand Ralph Cook 1 priceless Photo taken Whittier CA meet 23 entries flying full double-elImInation tournament safety thong dangles Matss handle Steve Kots Bob Hicks-designed Super Eagle flew well Supertigre power Bobs tanks Photo Priscilla Tyndall Hoffelt 38 Combat engine limited production Lookfamiliar Its based KAB 40S has lightened about 9 oz $200/copy well see field Unique features include absence intake venturithe Rossi needle feeds directly case Brian Taylor Plans SPIT MK1 ME 110 FW 190A-4 P-40E TEMPEST N1K2-J GEORGE P-al P-47D MU-i HELLCAT BT-13 T6 BF1O9E HURRICANE OH MOSQUITO CESSNA 120 ME 10SF No Template Includes Cowl canopy Spinners Door Covers Includes Cowl Windshield Alum Gear lncludes Cowl Canopy Spinner Shng Information Shipped UPSAdd $2 Plans *3 Blue Label Add *3 PACe *5 Blue Label Catalog Order Beat Scala catalog complete list plans accessorlee Price 83 first class $1 wIth *10 plus order $2 wIth order less *10 Bob Holman Plans PG Box 741MA Sen BeruanEuo CA 92402 pinned down flat Some people wrap steam ing towels before pinning still-covered wing down seems work OK bit sloppy Shimming twist opposite direction may help severe cases hoping spring-back normal after removal Redoping brushing thinner pinned down may trick too De-warping very light Indoor models special case Most people either pre-shrink tissue frame tends toward wrinkly covering jobs fewer warps use mini mum-moisture technique shrink covering Turn off water steamy shower wait couple minutes step model Walt Mooney advises drop soap stage Misting air atomizer waiting until large droplets fall gives useful damp cloud Again keep away heat famous Las Vegas modeler young lad Wisconsin once furnace devour newly-created model set door dry definitely excess bad thing final note warps involves two problem models old Comet Aeronca K tloatplane andthe Peck Lacey M-10 Peanut main plan fine Aeronca features two 1/16-in spars under wing top Lacey has two top bottom former tends give nice uniform parabolic dihedral latter does same number lesser extent anhedral Solu tion balance spars top bottom Due greater shrinking surface cambered upper side wings naturally want warp upward small models spar square section will suffice use two does Lacey put third underneath about equidistant between top spar locations prevent droop Aeronca add couple top months TWA Thermal Worthy Air craft award goes Flightmaster Roy Mayes won Power Scale event 1982 US FF Champs Taft electric Dormoy bathtub also Rubber Scale event 10-minute-plus QOS fine Aeronca Sedan Bravo Until next time thermals unwarped wings ya Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 68 back place Presto Class Dawg Fighter again Ive showing off kits Gene sent Sn Diego fliers copied idea used very light wood really cut out foam added up 18-oz plane 2 oz less stock kits Dawg Fighters meant quick dirty lets keep way Bladder Grabber VII also turned out super success meet full triple-elimina tion Fast Combat contest $5000 worth stereo prizes Carver Corporation Phil Granderson made number spot just edging out Howard Rush match John Salvin having exceptional weekend took third against very competitive field promise give waming next time throw meets rest will have chance goodies Hoffelt 36R what Combat engines snuuid except thingthe price engine based K&B 40S de-stroked 36 one-piece case exceptionally strong understressed 36-size Combat engine compared duty did Pylon Racing Formula power plant really bad thing about Pylon engines generally pretty heavy An extra ounce two nothing Formula whereas extra strength everything Hoffelts engine went real Cambridge diet came out weighing 94 ounces about same Fox 36 limited number handmade engines will available about $200 really exhibition model current engines will have K&B pistons supply lasts future engines will use pistons made Tim Gillott Shark Rat Racer fame well rings Youll notice picture lack venturi since Rossi needle sembly feeds directiy case Without venturi possible fit engine much farther back inthe model having dodge protruding venturi saves weight rear-mounted direct injection system pro vides very broad needle setting youd expect froma ringed engine type plus its out way prop heaven forbid ground Claimed output 500rpm best Fox equivalent props fill rpm know about killer test-stand engines inflated claims Id give engine better chance living up expecta tions just because original good design precision fits Tactical flying may new term some its way life FM competitor Europe right must work rule Continued page 150 Hobbi Shack RADIO RIOT Sage Ad c4 e lZece& eeie UTABA ZEFPE6FN 6 channel w/4 es S-26 ser vos full N Cd & charger ST $30995 6995 IPOSTAGE AND HANDLING CHARGES $000 $2500 add $300 1 2501 $5000 add $400 IOver $5000 add $500 II California residents add 6% state sales tax October 1982 147 Plans shipped rolled US PACs include canopy cowl templates except other wise indicated Plan 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 2600 1896 1896 PAC 3696 3400 3896 3896 3896 3696 3196 3696 3696 3896 3896 3696 2996 2996 7600 4&96 6396 5 channel w/4 Ca S-26 ear vos dual rates full Ni-Cd LIST $27995 $15499 FUTABA -5 name address cityU statezipU U mail order catalogs 18480 BANDILIER CIRCLE FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 928708• irn U I Ii 7J7 GLOW lireball PLUGS S Blow Proof Seal OSix Types 3 Heat Ranges 0 Longer Life S Flash Starting Only $120 SWANSON PO Box 151 W70W Since 7948 Wayne NJ 07470 ** ** * * *** ***** **** * **it *WANDITTM * Dealers Invited * * lane year warrOfltj. * * CORD * *Wetarory * Stick Abrasives *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sandog cootrel eccellent finish. * *89~ Basic mcI 1 flat Wand 1 eachit * 6 gritsit *10895 Builder Special mcI 2 flat 1 hall * und wand 5 6 grits *1 29~ Delave includes 3 flat 2 half * nd wands buff wands * 6 grits.it * *Additional Wands Abrasues availahleit * e year local hobby shopit * ADOIS ELMOREEve No r2l41 288 5789it *P0 Boy 266 uite Texas 75149it * maxincluding model specifications fly ing style pitwork andjudges tactical flierwill never give advantage due sportsman ship want see latest sort thing have look rules changes supposed plug loopholes make sports man out FAI would give air points flying model case line tangle its flying upright level As stands now get line tangle opponent goes ground advantage keep him untangling lines because youre getting air points hes get ting minus points wrap punch man past years has replaced mid-air artist circle specialist latter put out business new method starting combat models about 1800 apart rule theres plus minus side tactical flier sees benefit new rule saw match won World Championships 1978 pilot took time trying get separated other pilot time took off stayed right guys tail until circle mar shall chased him off whistle sounded begin combat just landed Three such flights 45 air points needed wrap up match giving opponent chance streamer Its harder now PAl because minus pointsbut very easy Slow Fast seems like rules have tighter theyre worded chance get around As used say Theres ruleand nobody knows what philosophy sure would save printing costs rule books too took about week everyone get Gordon Delaneys trick long venturi sure beats intent rule about having board tank What needed rule about having outboard venturi/spraybar what its about anyway old inboard tank changed lateral balance model too re quiring additional tip weight didnt want model visiting center circle latest rules allow notch wing clear tank 5-in nose moment can retained sufficient quantity fuel five minutes fuel outboard fuse lage center line aid line tension Probably choke some sort should used make ground running little consistent using bag tank wide-open venturi may possible see real 100 mph times Slow Combat also increase possibility event becoming popular Slow Rat thats inside joke other seven Slow Rat fliers left country youre going experiment venturis figure best area start 320 sizebut several holes through venturi can put spraybar different heights Thats sure lot easier try ing add remove shims under tank tap set holes can use short threaded plugs seal off openings being used guess ultimate will threaded ven turi infinite adjustment Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 69 engine also periodically afterwards because nicks scratches physical deformation hub being tightened repeatedly Addi tionally always good idea remove propeller after days flying give thorough examination cracks splits es pecially around hub area out near tips Since Midwest flying area generally undated high-humidity high-temperature weather usually pick selection different types propellers varying pitches depend ing upon conditions particular day have noticed several competitors making notes concerning temperatures humidity pro peller ran best future conditions meet already-established criteria theo retically propeller shouldbe logical choice Venturi carburetor openings have asked times about proper hole size ven turi carburetor openings Certainly size type engine has optimum size carbure tor opening produce maximum power steady performance performance differ ence recently-introduced OPS 15 its stock venturi opened 325 375 will result rpm gains 2500 range stock venturi very small about 180 stand performance difference three venturis considerable should cer tainly evaluated under flying conditions Installing engine airplane found good 25 mph extra performance could achieved switching very small ven turi very large However found larger venturi caused surging engine operated maximum rpms conse quently dropped back size approxi mately 325 opening resulted some slight loss airspeed much steadier run 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