x NAVY CARRIER Richard Perry THIS month am beginning back basics series will discuss some factors make event different others Ill try cover potential questions might asked newcomer Carrier flying some have topic would like see discussed ideas own Carrier subject let know fear modelers have seen Carrier become interested have reluctant try event because concerns over unique requirements ofthe models potential damage during landing phase Most modelers would flying Carrier now received little guidance encouragement first became exposed event Carrier models d jiferent models other events certainly difficult build unique parts models flaps hooks ailerons line sliders simple opera tion construction What newcomer needs chance examine closely Carrier model discuss workings builder someone looks interested models pits deck sure gets invitation ask questions take closer look time critical moment see gets invita tion come back later explanation discussing event potential Carrier modelers ever scare off empha sizing difficulty possibility damage effort glamorize event boost own image should emphasizing relaxing atmosphere exists Carrier competition thrill developing new flying skills low damage potential model sensibly flown built stress landing have flown full range CL events has satisfying Carrier Carrier has combination performance flying skill variety cannot found other event Getting started Carrier doesnt require long hours practice like Stunt multiple engines airplanes like Combat months building time like Scale team flying like Rat Goodyear exotic machine-shop engines like Speed Getting started Carrier easy com petent modeler best place begin Profile Carrier eventfor number reasons airplanes Profile easier obtain kit form easier set up because engine hook tank controls exposed easy access engines cheaper com mercial throttle systems accepted norm because ofthe suction fuel system requirement choice engine Profile Carrier rather simple rules require plain-bearing front-intake engine thus selection someContinued onpcige 112 October 1980 37 Ron Gillum built T-2 Buckeye Bob Reynolds Kitsotners have similar wing different fuselages tails perform equally well Fairey Firefly built Bob Reynolds beautitul scale Protile Uarrier models ever fly competition Bob sets example us RogerEdwards Profile MO-i r-~ riilosophyof keeping modelssimpletheKISS principle elevator moves T. ortions make ideal Carrier flying ATTENTION ERS Epoxy Glass Cowl NOSEN HOSTETLER PICA BALSA USA PLATF- CONCEPT FLEET SID MORGAN- RCM T CRAFT BYRON/SHEBER PITFS FOLKER D7 BOEING P-26&F4-B4 -GEE BEE MODY KRAFT SUPER FLY A&A SCALE AND OTHERS Send S ASE Complete List T&D FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 Block Garden City MI 48135 Phi 313 421 6358 Tee Dee 049s run same recommend start off stock engine fly plane few times become familiar flying characteristics engines used Spullet set up left-hand crankshaft test flights Cox 4-4 left-hand prop prop used Cox ready-to-fly WW biplanes Later single-blade props tried hand-carved wood prop single blade 49 dia x 45 pitch used set record Jim Wade excellent articleEagle I published May 1976 issue Model Aviation article has plans constructing single-blade prop used set Senior Speed record 10827 mph also has some very helpful hints Tee Dee 049 set up addition Wades article would highly recommend get touch Gene Hempel P&G Metal Shop price chromed crankshaft definitely worth effort See address end article record-setting flight Spullet using venturi hole of150 dia following fuel mix 65% nitromethane 10% castor oil 8% synthetic oil Paraplex 17% propylene oxide stock 1702 Cox glow head head gasket also used shaved head will add some power always reliable suggest staying standard heads until getting consistent flights Sources various parts dealer may have stock speed pan Cox Hobbies 1505 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92702 speed shell fiberglass John Newton 2154 Los Padres Rowland Heights CA 91745 Hardware packet Spullet Kirn-Kraft PO Box 785 Anaheim CA 92805 Chromed shaft fitted crankcase P&G Metal Shop 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Reworked Tee Dee 049 engines 2-line bellcrank lines etc Kustom Kraftsmanship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 36 add bulkheads plywood doublers method will ensure engine mounting surface flat will put stress bearer causing annoying cracks later after 18-point finish has dried Also using method will enable get good tank fit having grapple fuselage sides Before gluing plywood doublers pencil several lines running lengthwise both sides doubler help line up fuselage sides wing later gluing fuselage onto wing found much better make cutouts wing bottom side fuselage Its just easier lay fuselage down over wing try block up fuselage bottom first put fuselage wing have top block tack-glued onto fuselage fuselage unbowed prevents big gaps later try put blocks back top bottom fuselage comes hollowing blocks can give no star tricksmy last plane has about five places went through block wing tip Ive tried electric light flashlights pins fluorescent lights detectors stetho scopes etc still go through wood guess best advice go slowly carefully Im certain everyone knows trick taping piece sandpaper onto top fuselage running canopy over trim final shape before insetting wood works Also someone told long time ago might have Jim Silhavy Bob Lampione ghosts world Precision Aerobatics past after completing plane make good pinhole very rear canopywhich will allow canopy alr breathe wont get condensa tion its hot outside have done planes time works think its good idea lay coat epoxy fiberglass cloth engine bearers down around under engine compartment help eliminate fuel soaking help keep front end together higli-zippity- zip engines have now building cowlings try construct side cowling close enough engine helps keep fuel tubing filter moving possibly coming loose flight Actually side cowling just touches fuel filter very difficult fuel line slide off spray bar just safety measure can built some designs cowlings latest airplane has full plywood ring nose cowling slips behind ring first time Ive used full plywood ring like lot betterits nice looking will probably keep front end held together cowling fits information stunt PAMPA write Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 37 what limited beginning engine consistently outperforms other mass-produced engines custom-made plain-bearing conversions well engine Supertigre ST 35 RC engine currently produced flat-top piston Perry-ported design time baffled piston version also avail able flat-top Combat type Profile Carrier engines readily avail able hobby shops discount houses Combat fliers have few box used engines kits suitable Profile Carrier Almost 35-class profile model under 44-in span qualifies some better others 10-point scale bonus makes replica model desirable GS Products Bearcat Corsair Skyraider very good models have out production some time hear turning up hobby shop occasionally 112 Model Aviation WANTED Display Purposes Flying Lady U Restaurant needs purchase well detailed Precision Scale model Ford 5-AT Tn- motor 6 7 wingspan required Send details & photos Irv Perch % Hill Country Inc PO Box 999 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Phone 408 779-4136 Sterling Mustang Hellcat suitable subjects Sterling Yak 9 can converted Airabonita little work other kits have wing shapes could used new fuselages tail sections making scale Profile model Bob Reynolds Route 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 sells variety kits designed Profile Carrier use basically same straight wing different fuselages tail surfaces Because wing shape some better candidates scale bonus points others Contact Bob list available models prices variety plans available Profile Three good ones have appeared last couple years Tom Hazens MO-i Frank Kellys Hellcat available Model Aviation Harry Higleys Fairey Spearfish$300 can ordered Leroy Cordes 1412 W Hood Chicago IL 60660 Flaps ailerons movable rudder line sliders aid low speed performance required contest including Nats has won model differed standard sport model its tailhook three-line control system Ill discuss hooks flaps ailerons control systems fuel tanks etc future columns Richard L Perry 416 Woodh ill Dr Golds boro NC 27530 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 38 pace Les Baer Sr turning 17469 mph Open Speed Close behind team Huff Hurlocker Langlois 16753 mph Glen Van Sant James Van Sant turned 14858 mph 13569 mph respectively Bill Hughes turned 12290 mph capture first Senior Speed FAI Speed Sam Burke Cambridge Ont Canada member Canadian FM team taking first 14815 mph E Gifford second 9328 mph FAI fliers certainly problems making official flights Lots test flying going Open Formula 40 Glenn Lee Batavia IL 15300 mph Tom Lauermann Chicago Glen Van Sant turned 14616 mph 14314 mph respectively Bill Hughes did again set new Senior F40 record 14846 mph supporting flight 14785 mph new fuel restriction F-40 specifies mixture 40% nitro 40% alcohol 20% oil has slowed speeds down somewhat Speed fliers indicated head con figuration very important make engine perform low-nitro fuel Maybe should try diesel engine event see performs speed-wise Its something think about engines powered F-40 models split between Tigre X-40 K&B 65 engines Glenn Lee used K&B 65 Tom Lauermann used X-40 use glass prop F-40 has really increased experience has mph glass props over wood props Team Race fliers prove using glass carbon fibre props Junior Speed Sheldon Ybanez Roanoke VA turning 8544 mph 1st place several other attempts make official flights event Ground Monster caught Awesome Power 2I3rds Thirst 1980 Features * Improved Bypass Design * Longer Crankshaft/BearIng * Better Balance * Mark X Carburetor $6495 Bushing Schnuorl can lot active flying far less fuel 40 sized engine compared big 60 Probably popular displacement range RIO flying sites Power spare wealth kit designs available Reasonable cost too Hot Line 501 6461656 F IA IFG Co 5305 T0WSON AVE FORT SMITH ARK 72901 really enjoyed meet maybe because pressure competing heavy opportunity converse Team Race fliers contestants flew other events contest represents kind homecoming week everyone meets once year Modeling has always presented opportunity meet different people have several requests photo graph Well finally made Harry Higley writes Control Line News column Model Airplane News want note book am holding finest handbooks have read concerning basic theory through advanced hopup repairs model engines dont like read can look pictures retails $995 may ordered Harry Higley 433 Arquilla Dr Glenwood IL 60425 Now guys can hang beautiful poster somewhere shop rule have no dart throwing said poster Gosh might hurt yourself received letter Jim Harris stating has special rear bearing fits Supertigre X-15 X-21 Taipan 21 bearings manufactured GMN Germany dimensions follows 10 mm bore 24 mm OD 7 mm wide can obtained Jims Hobby Shop 4223 Ridgedale Mesquite TX 75150 Phone 214 270-3191 Jim also stocks complete line OPS engine parts Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 IWhen writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation October 1980 113 THE FOX 4O-RC rINDIAN CITY RABTO C0flIL CLUR RESNTh GREATER MICHIGAN MODELERS SHOW & EXN II PI*NES OATS CARS M4MJFACTURERSSTATEC OISPLAYSSWAP SHOP October 345 1980 West Eight Mile Artillery Armory Oak Park Michigan
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 37, 112, 113
x NAVY CARRIER Richard Perry THIS month am beginning back basics series will discuss some factors make event different others Ill try cover potential questions might asked newcomer Carrier flying some have topic would like see discussed ideas own Carrier subject let know fear modelers have seen Carrier become interested have reluctant try event because concerns over unique requirements ofthe models potential damage during landing phase Most modelers would flying Carrier now received little guidance encouragement first became exposed event Carrier models d jiferent models other events certainly difficult build unique parts models flaps hooks ailerons line sliders simple opera tion construction What newcomer needs chance examine closely Carrier model discuss workings builder someone looks interested models pits deck sure gets invitation ask questions take closer look time critical moment see gets invita tion come back later explanation discussing event potential Carrier modelers ever scare off empha sizing difficulty possibility damage effort glamorize event boost own image should emphasizing relaxing atmosphere exists Carrier competition thrill developing new flying skills low damage potential model sensibly flown built stress landing have flown full range CL events has satisfying Carrier Carrier has combination performance flying skill variety cannot found other event Getting started Carrier doesnt require long hours practice like Stunt multiple engines airplanes like Combat months building time like Scale team flying like Rat Goodyear exotic machine-shop engines like Speed Getting started Carrier easy com petent modeler best place begin Profile Carrier eventfor number reasons airplanes Profile easier obtain kit form easier set up because engine hook tank controls exposed easy access engines cheaper com mercial throttle systems accepted norm because ofthe suction fuel system requirement choice engine Profile Carrier rather simple rules require plain-bearing front-intake engine thus selection someContinued onpcige 112 October 1980 37 Ron Gillum built T-2 Buckeye Bob Reynolds Kitsotners have similar wing different fuselages tails perform equally well Fairey Firefly built Bob Reynolds beautitul scale Protile Uarrier models ever fly competition Bob sets example us RogerEdwards Profile MO-i r-~ riilosophyof keeping modelssimpletheKISS principle elevator moves T. ortions make ideal Carrier flying ATTENTION ERS Epoxy Glass Cowl NOSEN HOSTETLER PICA BALSA USA PLATF- CONCEPT FLEET SID MORGAN- RCM T CRAFT BYRON/SHEBER PITFS FOLKER D7 BOEING P-26&F4-B4 -GEE BEE MODY KRAFT SUPER FLY A&A SCALE AND OTHERS Send S ASE Complete List T&D FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 Block Garden City MI 48135 Phi 313 421 6358 Tee Dee 049s run same recommend start off stock engine fly plane few times become familiar flying characteristics engines used Spullet set up left-hand crankshaft test flights Cox 4-4 left-hand prop prop used Cox ready-to-fly WW biplanes Later single-blade props tried hand-carved wood prop single blade 49 dia x 45 pitch used set record Jim Wade excellent articleEagle I published May 1976 issue Model Aviation article has plans constructing single-blade prop used set Senior Speed record 10827 mph also has some very helpful hints Tee Dee 049 set up addition Wades article would highly recommend get touch Gene Hempel P&G Metal Shop price chromed crankshaft definitely worth effort See address end article record-setting flight Spullet using venturi hole of150 dia following fuel mix 65% nitromethane 10% castor oil 8% synthetic oil Paraplex 17% propylene oxide stock 1702 Cox glow head head gasket also used shaved head will add some power always reliable suggest staying standard heads until getting consistent flights Sources various parts dealer may have stock speed pan Cox Hobbies 1505 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92702 speed shell fiberglass John Newton 2154 Los Padres Rowland Heights CA 91745 Hardware packet Spullet Kirn-Kraft PO Box 785 Anaheim CA 92805 Chromed shaft fitted crankcase P&G Metal Shop 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Reworked Tee Dee 049 engines 2-line bellcrank lines etc Kustom Kraftsmanship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 36 add bulkheads plywood doublers method will ensure engine mounting surface flat will put stress bearer causing annoying cracks later after 18-point finish has dried Also using method will enable get good tank fit having grapple fuselage sides Before gluing plywood doublers pencil several lines running lengthwise both sides doubler help line up fuselage sides wing later gluing fuselage onto wing found much better make cutouts wing bottom side fuselage Its just easier lay fuselage down over wing try block up fuselage bottom first put fuselage wing have top block tack-glued onto fuselage fuselage unbowed prevents big gaps later try put blocks back top bottom fuselage comes hollowing blocks can give no star tricksmy last plane has about five places went through block wing tip Ive tried electric light flashlights pins fluorescent lights detectors stetho scopes etc still go through wood guess best advice go slowly carefully Im certain everyone knows trick taping piece sandpaper onto top fuselage running canopy over trim final shape before insetting wood works Also someone told long time ago might have Jim Silhavy Bob Lampione ghosts world Precision Aerobatics past after completing plane make good pinhole very rear canopywhich will allow canopy alr breathe wont get condensa tion its hot outside have done planes time works think its good idea lay coat epoxy fiberglass cloth engine bearers down around under engine compartment help eliminate fuel soaking help keep front end together higli-zippity- zip engines have now building cowlings try construct side cowling close enough engine helps keep fuel tubing filter moving possibly coming loose flight Actually side cowling just touches fuel filter very difficult fuel line slide off spray bar just safety measure can built some designs cowlings latest airplane has full plywood ring nose cowling slips behind ring first time Ive used full plywood ring like lot betterits nice looking will probably keep front end held together cowling fits information stunt PAMPA write Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 37 what limited beginning engine consistently outperforms other mass-produced engines custom-made plain-bearing conversions well engine Supertigre ST 35 RC engine currently produced flat-top piston Perry-ported design time baffled piston version also avail able flat-top Combat type Profile Carrier engines readily avail able hobby shops discount houses Combat fliers have few box used engines kits suitable Profile Carrier Almost 35-class profile model under 44-in span qualifies some better others 10-point scale bonus makes replica model desirable GS Products Bearcat Corsair Skyraider very good models have out production some time hear turning up hobby shop occasionally 112 Model Aviation WANTED Display Purposes Flying Lady U Restaurant needs purchase well detailed Precision Scale model Ford 5-AT Tn- motor 6 7 wingspan required Send details & photos Irv Perch % Hill Country Inc PO Box 999 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Phone 408 779-4136 Sterling Mustang Hellcat suitable subjects Sterling Yak 9 can converted Airabonita little work other kits have wing shapes could used new fuselages tail sections making scale Profile model Bob Reynolds Route 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 sells variety kits designed Profile Carrier use basically same straight wing different fuselages tail surfaces Because wing shape some better candidates scale bonus points others Contact Bob list available models prices variety plans available Profile Three good ones have appeared last couple years Tom Hazens MO-i Frank Kellys Hellcat available Model Aviation Harry Higleys Fairey Spearfish$300 can ordered Leroy Cordes 1412 W Hood Chicago IL 60660 Flaps ailerons movable rudder line sliders aid low speed performance required contest including Nats has won model differed standard sport model its tailhook three-line control system Ill discuss hooks flaps ailerons control systems fuel tanks etc future columns Richard L Perry 416 Woodh ill Dr Golds boro NC 27530 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 38 pace Les Baer Sr turning 17469 mph Open Speed Close behind team Huff Hurlocker Langlois 16753 mph Glen Van Sant James Van Sant turned 14858 mph 13569 mph respectively Bill Hughes turned 12290 mph capture first Senior Speed FAI Speed Sam Burke Cambridge Ont Canada member Canadian FM team taking first 14815 mph E Gifford second 9328 mph FAI fliers certainly problems making official flights Lots test flying going Open Formula 40 Glenn Lee Batavia IL 15300 mph Tom Lauermann Chicago Glen Van Sant turned 14616 mph 14314 mph respectively Bill Hughes did again set new Senior F40 record 14846 mph supporting flight 14785 mph new fuel restriction F-40 specifies mixture 40% nitro 40% alcohol 20% oil has slowed speeds down somewhat Speed fliers indicated head con figuration very important make engine perform low-nitro fuel Maybe should try diesel engine event see performs speed-wise Its something think about engines powered F-40 models split between Tigre X-40 K&B 65 engines Glenn Lee used K&B 65 Tom Lauermann used X-40 use glass prop F-40 has really increased experience has mph glass props over wood props Team Race fliers prove using glass carbon fibre props Junior Speed Sheldon Ybanez Roanoke VA turning 8544 mph 1st place several other attempts make official flights event Ground Monster caught Awesome Power 2I3rds Thirst 1980 Features * Improved Bypass Design * Longer Crankshaft/BearIng * Better Balance * Mark X Carburetor $6495 Bushing Schnuorl can lot active flying far less fuel 40 sized engine compared big 60 Probably popular displacement range RIO flying sites Power spare wealth kit designs available Reasonable cost too Hot Line 501 6461656 F IA IFG Co 5305 T0WSON AVE FORT SMITH ARK 72901 really enjoyed meet maybe because pressure competing heavy opportunity converse Team Race fliers contestants flew other events contest represents kind homecoming week everyone meets once year Modeling has always presented opportunity meet different people have several requests photo graph Well finally made Harry Higley writes Control Line News column Model Airplane News want note book am holding finest handbooks have read concerning basic theory through advanced hopup repairs model engines dont like read can look pictures retails $995 may ordered Harry Higley 433 Arquilla Dr Glenwood IL 60425 Now guys can hang beautiful poster somewhere shop rule have no dart throwing said poster Gosh might hurt yourself received letter Jim Harris stating has special rear bearing fits Supertigre X-15 X-21 Taipan 21 bearings manufactured GMN Germany dimensions follows 10 mm bore 24 mm OD 7 mm wide can obtained Jims Hobby Shop 4223 Ridgedale Mesquite TX 75150 Phone 214 270-3191 Jim also stocks complete line OPS engine parts Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 IWhen writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation October 1980 113 THE FOX 4O-RC rINDIAN CITY RABTO C0flIL CLUR RESNTh GREATER MICHIGAN MODELERS SHOW & EXN II PI*NES OATS CARS M4MJFACTURERSSTATEC OISPLAYSSWAP SHOP October 345 1980 West Eight Mile Artillery Armory Oak Park Michigan
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 37, 112, 113
x NAVY CARRIER Richard Perry THIS month am beginning back basics series will discuss some factors make event different others Ill try cover potential questions might asked newcomer Carrier flying some have topic would like see discussed ideas own Carrier subject let know fear modelers have seen Carrier become interested have reluctant try event because concerns over unique requirements ofthe models potential damage during landing phase Most modelers would flying Carrier now received little guidance encouragement first became exposed event Carrier models d jiferent models other events certainly difficult build unique parts models flaps hooks ailerons line sliders simple opera tion construction What newcomer needs chance examine closely Carrier model discuss workings builder someone looks interested models pits deck sure gets invitation ask questions take closer look time critical moment see gets invita tion come back later explanation discussing event potential Carrier modelers ever scare off empha sizing difficulty possibility damage effort glamorize event boost own image should emphasizing relaxing atmosphere exists Carrier competition thrill developing new flying skills low damage potential model sensibly flown built stress landing have flown full range CL events has satisfying Carrier Carrier has combination performance flying skill variety cannot found other event Getting started Carrier doesnt require long hours practice like Stunt multiple engines airplanes like Combat months building time like Scale team flying like Rat Goodyear exotic machine-shop engines like Speed Getting started Carrier easy com petent modeler best place begin Profile Carrier eventfor number reasons airplanes Profile easier obtain kit form easier set up because engine hook tank controls exposed easy access engines cheaper com mercial throttle systems accepted norm because ofthe suction fuel system requirement choice engine Profile Carrier rather simple rules require plain-bearing front-intake engine thus selection someContinued onpcige 112 October 1980 37 Ron Gillum built T-2 Buckeye Bob Reynolds Kitsotners have similar wing different fuselages tails perform equally well Fairey Firefly built Bob Reynolds beautitul scale Protile Uarrier models ever fly competition Bob sets example us RogerEdwards Profile MO-i r-~ riilosophyof keeping modelssimpletheKISS principle elevator moves T. ortions make ideal Carrier flying ATTENTION ERS Epoxy Glass Cowl NOSEN HOSTETLER PICA BALSA USA PLATF- CONCEPT FLEET SID MORGAN- RCM T CRAFT BYRON/SHEBER PITFS FOLKER D7 BOEING P-26&F4-B4 -GEE BEE MODY KRAFT SUPER FLY A&A SCALE AND OTHERS Send S ASE Complete List T&D FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 Block Garden City MI 48135 Phi 313 421 6358 Tee Dee 049s run same recommend start off stock engine fly plane few times become familiar flying characteristics engines used Spullet set up left-hand crankshaft test flights Cox 4-4 left-hand prop prop used Cox ready-to-fly WW biplanes Later single-blade props tried hand-carved wood prop single blade 49 dia x 45 pitch used set record Jim Wade excellent articleEagle I published May 1976 issue Model Aviation article has plans constructing single-blade prop used set Senior Speed record 10827 mph also has some very helpful hints Tee Dee 049 set up addition Wades article would highly recommend get touch Gene Hempel P&G Metal Shop price chromed crankshaft definitely worth effort See address end article record-setting flight Spullet using venturi hole of150 dia following fuel mix 65% nitromethane 10% castor oil 8% synthetic oil Paraplex 17% propylene oxide stock 1702 Cox glow head head gasket also used shaved head will add some power always reliable suggest staying standard heads until getting consistent flights Sources various parts dealer may have stock speed pan Cox Hobbies 1505 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92702 speed shell fiberglass John Newton 2154 Los Padres Rowland Heights CA 91745 Hardware packet Spullet Kirn-Kraft PO Box 785 Anaheim CA 92805 Chromed shaft fitted crankcase P&G Metal Shop 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Reworked Tee Dee 049 engines 2-line bellcrank lines etc Kustom Kraftsmanship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 36 add bulkheads plywood doublers method will ensure engine mounting surface flat will put stress bearer causing annoying cracks later after 18-point finish has dried Also using method will enable get good tank fit having grapple fuselage sides Before gluing plywood doublers pencil several lines running lengthwise both sides doubler help line up fuselage sides wing later gluing fuselage onto wing found much better make cutouts wing bottom side fuselage Its just easier lay fuselage down over wing try block up fuselage bottom first put fuselage wing have top block tack-glued onto fuselage fuselage unbowed prevents big gaps later try put blocks back top bottom fuselage comes hollowing blocks can give no star tricksmy last plane has about five places went through block wing tip Ive tried electric light flashlights pins fluorescent lights detectors stetho scopes etc still go through wood guess best advice go slowly carefully Im certain everyone knows trick taping piece sandpaper onto top fuselage running canopy over trim final shape before insetting wood works Also someone told long time ago might have Jim Silhavy Bob Lampione ghosts world Precision Aerobatics past after completing plane make good pinhole very rear canopywhich will allow canopy alr breathe wont get condensa tion its hot outside have done planes time works think its good idea lay coat epoxy fiberglass cloth engine bearers down around under engine compartment help eliminate fuel soaking help keep front end together higli-zippity- zip engines have now building cowlings try construct side cowling close enough engine helps keep fuel tubing filter moving possibly coming loose flight Actually side cowling just touches fuel filter very difficult fuel line slide off spray bar just safety measure can built some designs cowlings latest airplane has full plywood ring nose cowling slips behind ring first time Ive used full plywood ring like lot betterits nice looking will probably keep front end held together cowling fits information stunt PAMPA write Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 37 what limited beginning engine consistently outperforms other mass-produced engines custom-made plain-bearing conversions well engine Supertigre ST 35 RC engine currently produced flat-top piston Perry-ported design time baffled piston version also avail able flat-top Combat type Profile Carrier engines readily avail able hobby shops discount houses Combat fliers have few box used engines kits suitable Profile Carrier Almost 35-class profile model under 44-in span qualifies some better others 10-point scale bonus makes replica model desirable GS Products Bearcat Corsair Skyraider very good models have out production some time hear turning up hobby shop occasionally 112 Model Aviation WANTED Display Purposes Flying Lady U Restaurant needs purchase well detailed Precision Scale model Ford 5-AT Tn- motor 6 7 wingspan required Send details & photos Irv Perch % Hill Country Inc PO Box 999 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Phone 408 779-4136 Sterling Mustang Hellcat suitable subjects Sterling Yak 9 can converted Airabonita little work other kits have wing shapes could used new fuselages tail sections making scale Profile model Bob Reynolds Route 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 sells variety kits designed Profile Carrier use basically same straight wing different fuselages tail surfaces Because wing shape some better candidates scale bonus points others Contact Bob list available models prices variety plans available Profile Three good ones have appeared last couple years Tom Hazens MO-i Frank Kellys Hellcat available Model Aviation Harry Higleys Fairey Spearfish$300 can ordered Leroy Cordes 1412 W Hood Chicago IL 60660 Flaps ailerons movable rudder line sliders aid low speed performance required contest including Nats has won model differed standard sport model its tailhook three-line control system Ill discuss hooks flaps ailerons control systems fuel tanks etc future columns Richard L Perry 416 Woodh ill Dr Golds boro NC 27530 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 38 pace Les Baer Sr turning 17469 mph Open Speed Close behind team Huff Hurlocker Langlois 16753 mph Glen Van Sant James Van Sant turned 14858 mph 13569 mph respectively Bill Hughes turned 12290 mph capture first Senior Speed FAI Speed Sam Burke Cambridge Ont Canada member Canadian FM team taking first 14815 mph E Gifford second 9328 mph FAI fliers certainly problems making official flights Lots test flying going Open Formula 40 Glenn Lee Batavia IL 15300 mph Tom Lauermann Chicago Glen Van Sant turned 14616 mph 14314 mph respectively Bill Hughes did again set new Senior F40 record 14846 mph supporting flight 14785 mph new fuel restriction F-40 specifies mixture 40% nitro 40% alcohol 20% oil has slowed speeds down somewhat Speed fliers indicated head con figuration very important make engine perform low-nitro fuel Maybe should try diesel engine event see performs speed-wise Its something think about engines powered F-40 models split between Tigre X-40 K&B 65 engines Glenn Lee used K&B 65 Tom Lauermann used X-40 use glass prop F-40 has really increased experience has mph glass props over wood props Team Race fliers prove using glass carbon fibre props Junior Speed Sheldon Ybanez Roanoke VA turning 8544 mph 1st place several other attempts make official flights event Ground Monster caught Awesome Power 2I3rds Thirst 1980 Features * Improved Bypass Design * Longer Crankshaft/BearIng * Better Balance * Mark X Carburetor $6495 Bushing Schnuorl can lot active flying far less fuel 40 sized engine compared big 60 Probably popular displacement range RIO flying sites Power spare wealth kit designs available Reasonable cost too Hot Line 501 6461656 F IA IFG Co 5305 T0WSON AVE FORT SMITH ARK 72901 really enjoyed meet maybe because pressure competing heavy opportunity converse Team Race fliers contestants flew other events contest represents kind homecoming week everyone meets once year Modeling has always presented opportunity meet different people have several requests photo graph Well finally made Harry Higley writes Control Line News column Model Airplane News want note book am holding finest handbooks have read concerning basic theory through advanced hopup repairs model engines dont like read can look pictures retails $995 may ordered Harry Higley 433 Arquilla Dr Glenwood IL 60425 Now guys can hang beautiful poster somewhere shop rule have no dart throwing said poster Gosh might hurt yourself received letter Jim Harris stating has special rear bearing fits Supertigre X-15 X-21 Taipan 21 bearings manufactured GMN Germany dimensions follows 10 mm bore 24 mm OD 7 mm wide can obtained Jims Hobby Shop 4223 Ridgedale Mesquite TX 75150 Phone 214 270-3191 Jim also stocks complete line OPS engine parts Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 IWhen writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation October 1980 113 THE FOX 4O-RC rINDIAN CITY RABTO C0flIL CLUR RESNTh GREATER MICHIGAN MODELERS SHOW & EXN II PI*NES OATS CARS M4MJFACTURERSSTATEC OISPLAYSSWAP SHOP October 345 1980 West Eight Mile Artillery Armory Oak Park Michigan