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Control Line: Navy Carrier

Author: D. Perry


Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/03
Page Numbers: 61, 131, 132

Control Line NAVY CARRIER Dick Perry THE LETTERS receive seem center around three subjects what airplane build what engine use what kind control system use month Ill discussing Ill include list designs worth considering some general guidelines engine selection some maintenance tips control systems Ill end up answer obscure Carrier aircraft problem left last time Kits Whenever someone wants start Carrier flying first questions usually can get good kit Unfor tunately arent very Carrier kits available pure Carrier kits have Sturdi-Built Mauler Corsair Sterling Guardian Class II Profile Dumas Crusader G-S Bearcat Skyraider Corsair models designed beginning Carrier aircraft kits G-S profiles have overwhelming choices contest flying Some Scale sport CL kits have adapted Carrier use including Sterling Corsair Class Sterling Hellcat Mustang Profile Ive limited discussion Scale types almost 35-sized sport profile models can compete receiving scale bonus models need little modifica tion adapt use Carrier flying Ive written about flaps tail hooks such models earlier year Availability has problem some kits have popular Carrier circles past have both good news notso-good news very popular G-S Skyraider Bearcat kits Profile Carrier have reissued manufacturer want local hobby shop doesnt have write Leon Ryktarsyk 7787 Archdale Ave Detroit MI 48228 news Sterling Models mixed As mentioned before Sterling makes kits suit able Carrier flying other manufac turer kits mentioned earlier plus Yak-9 can modified very nice Airabonita still available kit has distinction being single popular airplane history ofCarrier flying however no longer production Class II Guardian kit available long current stock lasts No decision has made yet whether kit will discontinued reissued modified form Because relatively low numbers kits available particularly Class II Carrier models original designs built Ron Duly has involved Carrierfora long time rule-making aswell flying hefires up Class Guardian OS 40 RSR Johnson-type meter slide plans have included partial list plans have appeared various model magazines list articles have does go back beyond 1975 except Don Gerbers MO-i very popular Id like publish complete plans list enlist help project will compile listing plans either published magazines available other sources readers tell about success venture depends you dont see favorite model listed month let know about Engines Profile covered last column sol wont go over again Class II choices almost endless advent powerful Schnuerle-ported RC engines has real boon scale Carrier events Almost engines can used com petitively wide variety engines seen Nationals competition record book attests fact no engine decided advantage rear-intake engines have performance edge past recent advances RC Pattern engines have eliminated advantage front-intake engines carburetors fuel meters exhaust slides easier mount have significant advantage cost availability Controls Whereas wide choice engines real choice control systemsthe three-line balanced system devel oped Bob Smurthwaite system avail able commercially J Robert di-Built G-S Products handles bellcranks G-S system personal choice strength smoothness operation Continued page 131 March 1982 61 Roland Baltes designer Class II Myrt MA May izj releases Dick tarKs Mauler model based Sturdi-Built kit uses OS 60 FSR Perry pump now trythebest ILOCTITE Corporation major supplier industrial adhesives 60 years entering hobby crafts field best Cyanoacrylate instant glues available anywhere LoctiteTM glues available thin formula CA gap filling formula CA Have BEST everything things asked glues BEST FORMULA model crafts wood BEST DISPENSING NOZZLE non-clogging custom design BEST BOTTIE high density opaque best utira-violet protection BEST SHELF LIFE 1 year plus BEST GUARANTEE 1 year replacement BEST AU1LABILITY 3 regional warehouse/sales offices BEST PRICE almost twice much money ILOCTITL CA CA full fluid ounc 498 See local dealer Regional warehousing sales offices WESTCENTRALEAST ______I l m Balsa iEAEAlEE IfIVE m @ uwwu. 20134 State Road 310 N 5th Street 127 Fair Street Cerritos CA 90701 Charles IL 60174 Kingston NY 12401 IWCTITE6 registered trademark Loctite Corp Underwood president NASA 4109 Concord Oaks Drive. St Louis MO 63128 am sure Bob can use assistance can Richard P Byron 2506 So 161st Circle Omaha NE 68130 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 60 Canadian FAI Speed Team best luck Engines have griping several years about some manufacturer coming out good 15-size engine Speed Welt finally happened Bob Murphy Shamrock Competi tion Imports indicates OPS has announced its 15-size engine delivery January 1982 front induction rear exhaust engine large diameter crank thing Bob really prides himself ability deliver parts immediately wont have wait six months obtain cylinder assembly very irritating buy engine realize may much year before parts will shipped workmanship OPS 15 exceptional 15 runs well its 65 counterpart should excellent price engine $130 available Shamrock Competi tion Imports PO Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 engine also available P&G Metal 301 North Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214 272-5210 Dollies have numerous requests drawings Speed models dollies Chris Sackett Burnaby BC Canada has furnished set dolly drawings should cover class also sells drawings classes Speed models $200 plus $100 postage handling address Chris Sackett 1001-7374 Halifax Burnaby BC Canada VS A-I MS Before closing months rag chewing would like mention dates Canadian Nationals held Edmonton Alberta Canada will July 18-24 1982 Canadian rules basically same AMA rules interested please contact Paul Gibeault 15605-121 St Edmonton Alberta Canada TS X-3 B3 last thought about sending comments 1 What causing decreasing interest Speedespecially Jr Sr level 2 What should rekindle interest Please give problem some intense thought also ask buddies respond quickly Id like summarize results subsequent columns Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garlana TX 75042 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 61 am subject control systems want relate problem few have encountered commercial handles caused loosening screws hold internal mechanism together problems have very isolated still worthy attention internal screws loose binding throttle mechanism possible handles can easily disassembled check screws unit can checked same time wear lines March 1982 131 U MODELMANIA 01E TO OUR FULLY ENGIPPED STESIUJ RMRT OOELYN S MODEL NESTERM 1307EMEIV NECIC Br 0GKLYN N' Z12229925S 10 COLLECT CALLS BETWEEN F 12 5 E 14 MIS FROM STATEN ISLANE TAPE NERRIZAI4O TO BELT PEW EAST CONE IOLFOID MOE EXIT TO FOJE 0 RICAT ON TO 01 7 BLOCKS TO STORE W991 192145 WED 2 TO 545TEES BTIERS 12TO 9 FRI 12 TO 7 0 SAT 10 TO6 1411IRPlUFACTORERS NAME DEOCLISTItO 413TOMPLITE 33 CUE119953999 414CRAPTAIR COYBOY 250602999 415BASPEL #730 01SF BELT SMNOER104953999 406BREPEL 11260 TOOL OULY49952999 417DASNEL 1123. UT FOOL TOOL09354999 418ZAGAP 14 02 7 GRAMS 2252250 409AQ 12 02 14 GRAMS 3952490 420AOP1P 1 02 20 GRAMS 095275 SAUR TIME MACRIB OUR ORDER IN~2I22399250 326ER 1034RC 40 SFEEOSALESALE0099 338WEBRA 182750 91 SPEEDSALESALE13099 333IEBRA 1024RC 61 SPECS SIDESALESALE10799 421KOB 8700 75CC 43 OUTEXARO 0MG175909409 422DUORO 14 SCALE PILOT CElLS15931199 423JIM WALKER 0-REELY SPEC SIRE31215001099 424OPS R0300 OLOPLUGSSALE SALE320 42500080 BIG 18-IEELS 4 PAIR 975699 426BORER BIG I&EELS 45 PAIR1099799 427OREBEE LINE 33 FLOATS26951799 428LRTAMLOR PCOJER PACER69905299 MEECIFY TRANSMITTER FOE OOLTFE1E42696140 429PICA REB RAPIER 60 SIZE64992999 430PICA SUB CF RAPIER 40 SI7E49952299 431PICA 004 1O F7 -95956790 432PICA RC2 T28B99926799 433WORLD ENGINES 521 SERUM24931299 1611 STOCKING VERY COMPLETE LIME OF 0006 6 AL S SCALE PROUOCTS-INTERIGRS DROP TANKS BONES ETC PER FASTER SERVICE CALL US 14130 YOUR ORDER NESTER 0000 FOE 2130 ACCEPTED ElE ALL 000BPS MMD INGUIRES TO * MODELSANIA PO BOX 170 ROCKAWAY PARK N' 11694 PILL PRICES SUBJECT TI CFO91IGE OFFER GOMO OIL 30TH OF FOB PO14TA LACESS CIJRREOT SUPPLIES ARE EXHAUSTED FIIBE101 SPECIALS-LIST 111TH ORDERSOK SEND 3050 ORDERING INFORMATION SCASY 90 COO ALL PRICES IALLUDE 3 CASH OISCOUHT 16 NET ORDER $15 MASTERVISA ACCEPTED RUT 'OU OUST 900 50 BACK TO TOTAL INCLUDE CAROB EXPIEATICBI OAT INTERBANI- 8 5 SIG149TURE CR 0000 HOLDER SHIPPING S HHMILING 15803500 ADD 200 25017000 ADD 608 CARP 7800 ADD 95 SAX OF 1050 FOE 25 LBS SIZE BOX ADO ESTER $400 OUT GE GOUT 15 ADD iSE CF TOTAL FOR SAIPPING ALL BUllIES 101ST BE IA 05 LJRREM[V SALES POlE FINAL ALOCA TEIE FOR PERSOMAL CHKCKS TO CLOME NY RESIDENTS 51ST 000 AFFLICAELE 9HLES SAL SEND SASE FUR ALL IMOVIERS SPECIFY SIZE z'LOF ANT TYPE ONERE REGUIRED FREPXBEO ON 1-202 CANTON MODEL PRODUCTS Presents Dip Stick FAST QUICK EASY TO FINISH DS 40 55 SPAN 560 SQ IN WING LOADING 165-20 OZ 29-45 ENGINE 43 LENGTH 3 OR 4 CHANNEL PRICE 4995D560 CHARGE PAN 672 SQ IN WING LOADING 20-22 OZ 46-60 ENGINE IAtTheseiwPricesl48 LENGTH Discount Dealers 3 OR 4 CHANNEL PRICE 5995 EXTREMELY ADD 6 SHIPPING RUGGED TRAINER CHARGE WITH SYMMETRICAL AIRFOIL FOR AEROBATIC FLYING HIGHLY PRE-FABRICATED KIT INCLUDES o PRE-SHEETED BALSA FOAM WINGS o PRE-BUILT JIG ASSEMBLED WOOD FUSELAGE PRE-SHAPED BALSA TAIL ASSEMBLY PRE-FORMED LANDING GEAR TAIL 3NHEEL AND AILERON WIRES INSTRUCTION SHEET WITH FULLY ILLUSTRATED ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS TO ORDER SEND BANK CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO CANTON MODEL PRODuCTs PO BOX 6063 CANTON OHIO 44706 OR CALL 2161 4541539 FOR IMMEDIATE COD SHIPMENT attached corrosion mechanism itself Remember contest last fall poured little maintenance now can prevent lot frustration later Aba unidentified aircraft previous column Blackburn Airedale Perhaps appropriate say Blackburn Airedale since can find no reference aircraft design past prototype stage Fleet Air Arm British Royal Navy like other military organizations buying biplanes well 940s little love monoplanes prototype appeared about 1 923 large airplane intented fill FAA spotter/reconnaissance role observer radio operator enclosed cabin hooks axle part arresting system use time Fore-and-aft wires strung flush deck elevator lowered about nine inches As aircraft dropped onto elevator after landing hooks engaged wires plane rolled up ramp far end ofthe deck tension wires brought plane rest 1924 Royal Navy abandoned system favor sandbags tail hooks very similar method use models first reader correctly identify Aire dale Jerry Bockius Colchester CT Hell receivingthe Navy Carrier Societys Hi-LawLandings year identification skills Published plans CL Navy Carrieri Model Short Seamew Japanese Myrt Martin MO-I Model viation Class Plan #/lssue 1101/Jul 75 II145/May 76 Pro258/May 79 OUR LATEST CATALOG IS OFF THE PRESS Ace RICs completely revised Cata log off press features over 90 pages containing thousands R/C products over 100 manufacturers including ourselves specialize hardto-get items Send $2 catalog AG E/ Urn] BOX 511 E I-iIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 216 524-7121 arrerW NCU5 d tD5cOVCt tiiiC 10125 e%clte 0f idtes Lines dcVOttO tbe - dli 15d5tOO ttttl 1gabl60 blstion atntended $9/yr $250/copy 7106-A3CampfieldRd Send free secrets BaltimoreMD21207 F6F Hellcat Condor Sea Fury Fairey Spearfish Pro 308/Aug 80 Model Airplane News Pro II Pro American Aircraft Modeler Martin MO-II Guardian Model Builder Pro Dec 75 May 76 -Nov 80 Aug 69 Apr 76 Richard Perry 416 WoodhillDr Goldsbora NC 27530 Control Cables/Stanton Co ntinued page 68 guide wire link cable lock turnbuckle safety wire control cable itself 014-in multi-stranded stainless steel cable Cut appropriate lengths make double run control horns through applicable control stick attach tab rudder cable makes single run control horn rudder bar both however sure include sufficient excess installation control cables attached tumbuckles control horn end cable Note done after cables run through structural airframe cables looped through forward eye tumbuckle doubled-up running cables directly parallel back along themselves doubled-up control cable secured pair cable locks control cable sub assembly cable locks made 3/16in lengths 1/16-in OD brass tubing 132 Model Aviation CEDARBRIDGE Sc LE Construction Drawings fl BOB NELITZ Giant 1/3 Scale Piper J-3 Cub e 12 Wingspan e 30 lbs Quadra Sized Engines C Exact Scale Plans 2 large 3 x 7 sheets mailed Post Paid Rolled Tubes $3000 Decals set 2 2 11/16 x 3 Exact Copy Matt Finish $ 450 R R 4 Craemore Ontario Canada LOM 1 GO 705 466-2186 7 SILK ~~ DISCOUNTS ON $1 04vr SO YD ROLLS RedYei lOw Royoi Blue Fine Quolity Model Building AyLengthMoz SOYd SILK COVERS BEST LIGHT- STRONG- ECONOMICAL SHIPPING ADO 50 FOREIGN 150/ ORDER NY RES Add 4% BROWNSELL FLAG B DECAL CO 121 LAUREL ROAD NEW CITY NY 914-634-8500 10956

Author: D. Perry


Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/03
Page Numbers: 61, 131, 132

Control Line NAVY CARRIER Dick Perry THE LETTERS receive seem center around three subjects what airplane build what engine use what kind control system use month Ill discussing Ill include list designs worth considering some general guidelines engine selection some maintenance tips control systems Ill end up answer obscure Carrier aircraft problem left last time Kits Whenever someone wants start Carrier flying first questions usually can get good kit Unfor tunately arent very Carrier kits available pure Carrier kits have Sturdi-Built Mauler Corsair Sterling Guardian Class II Profile Dumas Crusader G-S Bearcat Skyraider Corsair models designed beginning Carrier aircraft kits G-S profiles have overwhelming choices contest flying Some Scale sport CL kits have adapted Carrier use including Sterling Corsair Class Sterling Hellcat Mustang Profile Ive limited discussion Scale types almost 35-sized sport profile models can compete receiving scale bonus models need little modifica tion adapt use Carrier flying Ive written about flaps tail hooks such models earlier year Availability has problem some kits have popular Carrier circles past have both good news notso-good news very popular G-S Skyraider Bearcat kits Profile Carrier have reissued manufacturer want local hobby shop doesnt have write Leon Ryktarsyk 7787 Archdale Ave Detroit MI 48228 news Sterling Models mixed As mentioned before Sterling makes kits suit able Carrier flying other manufac turer kits mentioned earlier plus Yak-9 can modified very nice Airabonita still available kit has distinction being single popular airplane history ofCarrier flying however no longer production Class II Guardian kit available long current stock lasts No decision has made yet whether kit will discontinued reissued modified form Because relatively low numbers kits available particularly Class II Carrier models original designs built Ron Duly has involved Carrierfora long time rule-making aswell flying hefires up Class Guardian OS 40 RSR Johnson-type meter slide plans have included partial list plans have appeared various model magazines list articles have does go back beyond 1975 except Don Gerbers MO-i very popular Id like publish complete plans list enlist help project will compile listing plans either published magazines available other sources readers tell about success venture depends you dont see favorite model listed month let know about Engines Profile covered last column sol wont go over again Class II choices almost endless advent powerful Schnuerle-ported RC engines has real boon scale Carrier events Almost engines can used com petitively wide variety engines seen Nationals competition record book attests fact no engine decided advantage rear-intake engines have performance edge past recent advances RC Pattern engines have eliminated advantage front-intake engines carburetors fuel meters exhaust slides easier mount have significant advantage cost availability Controls Whereas wide choice engines real choice control systemsthe three-line balanced system devel oped Bob Smurthwaite system avail able commercially J Robert di-Built G-S Products handles bellcranks G-S system personal choice strength smoothness operation Continued page 131 March 1982 61 Roland Baltes designer Class II Myrt MA May izj releases Dick tarKs Mauler model based Sturdi-Built kit uses OS 60 FSR Perry pump now trythebest ILOCTITE Corporation major supplier industrial adhesives 60 years entering hobby crafts field best Cyanoacrylate instant glues available anywhere LoctiteTM glues available thin formula CA gap filling formula CA Have BEST everything things asked glues BEST FORMULA model crafts wood BEST DISPENSING NOZZLE non-clogging custom design BEST BOTTIE high density opaque best utira-violet protection BEST SHELF LIFE 1 year plus BEST GUARANTEE 1 year replacement BEST AU1LABILITY 3 regional warehouse/sales offices BEST PRICE almost twice much money ILOCTITL CA CA full fluid ounc 498 See local dealer Regional warehousing sales offices WESTCENTRALEAST ______I l m Balsa iEAEAlEE IfIVE m @ uwwu. 20134 State Road 310 N 5th Street 127 Fair Street Cerritos CA 90701 Charles IL 60174 Kingston NY 12401 IWCTITE6 registered trademark Loctite Corp Underwood president NASA 4109 Concord Oaks Drive. St Louis MO 63128 am sure Bob can use assistance can Richard P Byron 2506 So 161st Circle Omaha NE 68130 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 60 Canadian FAI Speed Team best luck Engines have griping several years about some manufacturer coming out good 15-size engine Speed Welt finally happened Bob Murphy Shamrock Competi tion Imports indicates OPS has announced its 15-size engine delivery January 1982 front induction rear exhaust engine large diameter crank thing Bob really prides himself ability deliver parts immediately wont have wait six months obtain cylinder assembly very irritating buy engine realize may much year before parts will shipped workmanship OPS 15 exceptional 15 runs well its 65 counterpart should excellent price engine $130 available Shamrock Competi tion Imports PO Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 engine also available P&G Metal 301 North Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214 272-5210 Dollies have numerous requests drawings Speed models dollies Chris Sackett Burnaby BC Canada has furnished set dolly drawings should cover class also sells drawings classes Speed models $200 plus $100 postage handling address Chris Sackett 1001-7374 Halifax Burnaby BC Canada VS A-I MS Before closing months rag chewing would like mention dates Canadian Nationals held Edmonton Alberta Canada will July 18-24 1982 Canadian rules basically same AMA rules interested please contact Paul Gibeault 15605-121 St Edmonton Alberta Canada TS X-3 B3 last thought about sending comments 1 What causing decreasing interest Speedespecially Jr Sr level 2 What should rekindle interest Please give problem some intense thought also ask buddies respond quickly Id like summarize results subsequent columns Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garlana TX 75042 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 61 am subject control systems want relate problem few have encountered commercial handles caused loosening screws hold internal mechanism together problems have very isolated still worthy attention internal screws loose binding throttle mechanism possible handles can easily disassembled check screws unit can checked same time wear lines March 1982 131 U MODELMANIA 01E TO OUR FULLY ENGIPPED STESIUJ RMRT OOELYN S MODEL NESTERM 1307EMEIV NECIC Br 0GKLYN N' Z12229925S 10 COLLECT CALLS BETWEEN F 12 5 E 14 MIS FROM STATEN ISLANE TAPE NERRIZAI4O TO BELT PEW EAST CONE IOLFOID MOE EXIT TO FOJE 0 RICAT ON TO 01 7 BLOCKS TO STORE W991 192145 WED 2 TO 545TEES BTIERS 12TO 9 FRI 12 TO 7 0 SAT 10 TO6 1411IRPlUFACTORERS NAME DEOCLISTItO 413TOMPLITE 33 CUE119953999 414CRAPTAIR COYBOY 250602999 415BASPEL #730 01SF BELT SMNOER104953999 406BREPEL 11260 TOOL OULY49952999 417DASNEL 1123. UT FOOL TOOL09354999 418ZAGAP 14 02 7 GRAMS 2252250 409AQ 12 02 14 GRAMS 3952490 420AOP1P 1 02 20 GRAMS 095275 SAUR TIME MACRIB OUR ORDER IN~2I22399250 326ER 1034RC 40 SFEEOSALESALE0099 338WEBRA 182750 91 SPEEDSALESALE13099 333IEBRA 1024RC 61 SPECS SIDESALESALE10799 421KOB 8700 75CC 43 OUTEXARO 0MG175909409 422DUORO 14 SCALE PILOT CElLS15931199 423JIM WALKER 0-REELY SPEC SIRE31215001099 424OPS R0300 OLOPLUGSSALE SALE320 42500080 BIG 18-IEELS 4 PAIR 975699 426BORER BIG I&EELS 45 PAIR1099799 427OREBEE LINE 33 FLOATS26951799 428LRTAMLOR PCOJER PACER69905299 MEECIFY TRANSMITTER FOE OOLTFE1E42696140 429PICA REB RAPIER 60 SIZE64992999 430PICA SUB CF RAPIER 40 SI7E49952299 431PICA 004 1O F7 -95956790 432PICA RC2 T28B99926799 433WORLD ENGINES 521 SERUM24931299 1611 STOCKING VERY COMPLETE LIME OF 0006 6 AL S SCALE PROUOCTS-INTERIGRS DROP TANKS BONES ETC PER FASTER SERVICE CALL US 14130 YOUR ORDER NESTER 0000 FOE 2130 ACCEPTED ElE ALL 000BPS MMD INGUIRES TO * MODELSANIA PO BOX 170 ROCKAWAY PARK N' 11694 PILL PRICES SUBJECT TI CFO91IGE OFFER GOMO OIL 30TH OF FOB PO14TA LACESS CIJRREOT SUPPLIES ARE EXHAUSTED FIIBE101 SPECIALS-LIST 111TH ORDERSOK SEND 3050 ORDERING INFORMATION SCASY 90 COO ALL PRICES IALLUDE 3 CASH OISCOUHT 16 NET ORDER $15 MASTERVISA ACCEPTED RUT 'OU OUST 900 50 BACK TO TOTAL INCLUDE CAROB EXPIEATICBI OAT INTERBANI- 8 5 SIG149TURE CR 0000 HOLDER SHIPPING S HHMILING 15803500 ADD 200 25017000 ADD 608 CARP 7800 ADD 95 SAX OF 1050 FOE 25 LBS SIZE BOX ADO ESTER $400 OUT GE GOUT 15 ADD iSE CF TOTAL FOR SAIPPING ALL BUllIES 101ST BE IA 05 LJRREM[V SALES POlE FINAL ALOCA TEIE FOR PERSOMAL CHKCKS TO CLOME NY RESIDENTS 51ST 000 AFFLICAELE 9HLES SAL SEND SASE FUR ALL IMOVIERS SPECIFY SIZE z'LOF ANT TYPE ONERE REGUIRED FREPXBEO ON 1-202 CANTON MODEL PRODUCTS Presents Dip Stick FAST QUICK EASY TO FINISH DS 40 55 SPAN 560 SQ IN WING LOADING 165-20 OZ 29-45 ENGINE 43 LENGTH 3 OR 4 CHANNEL PRICE 4995D560 CHARGE PAN 672 SQ IN WING LOADING 20-22 OZ 46-60 ENGINE IAtTheseiwPricesl48 LENGTH Discount Dealers 3 OR 4 CHANNEL PRICE 5995 EXTREMELY ADD 6 SHIPPING RUGGED TRAINER CHARGE WITH SYMMETRICAL AIRFOIL FOR AEROBATIC FLYING HIGHLY PRE-FABRICATED KIT INCLUDES o PRE-SHEETED BALSA FOAM WINGS o PRE-BUILT JIG ASSEMBLED WOOD FUSELAGE PRE-SHAPED BALSA TAIL ASSEMBLY PRE-FORMED LANDING GEAR TAIL 3NHEEL AND AILERON WIRES INSTRUCTION SHEET WITH FULLY ILLUSTRATED ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS TO ORDER SEND BANK CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO CANTON MODEL PRODuCTs PO BOX 6063 CANTON OHIO 44706 OR CALL 2161 4541539 FOR IMMEDIATE COD SHIPMENT attached corrosion mechanism itself Remember contest last fall poured little maintenance now can prevent lot frustration later Aba unidentified aircraft previous column Blackburn Airedale Perhaps appropriate say Blackburn Airedale since can find no reference aircraft design past prototype stage Fleet Air Arm British Royal Navy like other military organizations buying biplanes well 940s little love monoplanes prototype appeared about 1 923 large airplane intented fill FAA spotter/reconnaissance role observer radio operator enclosed cabin hooks axle part arresting system use time Fore-and-aft wires strung flush deck elevator lowered about nine inches As aircraft dropped onto elevator after landing hooks engaged wires plane rolled up ramp far end ofthe deck tension wires brought plane rest 1924 Royal Navy abandoned system favor sandbags tail hooks very similar method use models first reader correctly identify Aire dale Jerry Bockius Colchester CT Hell receivingthe Navy Carrier Societys Hi-LawLandings year identification skills Published plans CL Navy Carrieri Model Short Seamew Japanese Myrt Martin MO-I Model viation Class Plan #/lssue 1101/Jul 75 II145/May 76 Pro258/May 79 OUR LATEST CATALOG IS OFF THE PRESS Ace RICs completely revised Cata log off press features over 90 pages containing thousands R/C products over 100 manufacturers including ourselves specialize hardto-get items Send $2 catalog AG E/ Urn] BOX 511 E I-iIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 216 524-7121 arrerW NCU5 d tD5cOVCt tiiiC 10125 e%clte 0f idtes Lines dcVOttO tbe - dli 15d5tOO ttttl 1gabl60 blstion atntended $9/yr $250/copy 7106-A3CampfieldRd Send free secrets BaltimoreMD21207 F6F Hellcat Condor Sea Fury Fairey Spearfish Pro 308/Aug 80 Model Airplane News Pro II Pro American Aircraft Modeler Martin MO-II Guardian Model Builder Pro Dec 75 May 76 -Nov 80 Aug 69 Apr 76 Richard Perry 416 WoodhillDr Goldsbora NC 27530 Control Cables/Stanton Co ntinued page 68 guide wire link cable lock turnbuckle safety wire control cable itself 014-in multi-stranded stainless steel cable Cut appropriate lengths make double run control horns through applicable control stick attach tab rudder cable makes single run control horn rudder bar both however sure include sufficient excess installation control cables attached tumbuckles control horn end cable Note done after cables run through structural airframe cables looped through forward eye tumbuckle doubled-up running cables directly parallel back along themselves doubled-up control cable secured pair cable locks control cable sub assembly cable locks made 3/16in lengths 1/16-in OD brass tubing 132 Model Aviation CEDARBRIDGE Sc LE Construction Drawings fl BOB NELITZ Giant 1/3 Scale Piper J-3 Cub e 12 Wingspan e 30 lbs Quadra Sized Engines C Exact Scale Plans 2 large 3 x 7 sheets mailed Post Paid Rolled Tubes $3000 Decals set 2 2 11/16 x 3 Exact Copy Matt Finish $ 450 R R 4 Craemore Ontario Canada LOM 1 GO 705 466-2186 7 SILK ~~ DISCOUNTS ON $1 04vr SO YD ROLLS RedYei lOw Royoi Blue Fine Quolity Model Building AyLengthMoz SOYd SILK COVERS BEST LIGHT- STRONG- ECONOMICAL SHIPPING ADO 50 FOREIGN 150/ ORDER NY RES Add 4% BROWNSELL FLAG B DECAL CO 121 LAUREL ROAD NEW CITY NY 914-634-8500 10956

Author: D. Perry


Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/03
Page Numbers: 61, 131, 132

Control Line NAVY CARRIER Dick Perry THE LETTERS receive seem center around three subjects what airplane build what engine use what kind control system use month Ill discussing Ill include list designs worth considering some general guidelines engine selection some maintenance tips control systems Ill end up answer obscure Carrier aircraft problem left last time Kits Whenever someone wants start Carrier flying first questions usually can get good kit Unfor tunately arent very Carrier kits available pure Carrier kits have Sturdi-Built Mauler Corsair Sterling Guardian Class II Profile Dumas Crusader G-S Bearcat Skyraider Corsair models designed beginning Carrier aircraft kits G-S profiles have overwhelming choices contest flying Some Scale sport CL kits have adapted Carrier use including Sterling Corsair Class Sterling Hellcat Mustang Profile Ive limited discussion Scale types almost 35-sized sport profile models can compete receiving scale bonus models need little modifica tion adapt use Carrier flying Ive written about flaps tail hooks such models earlier year Availability has problem some kits have popular Carrier circles past have both good news notso-good news very popular G-S Skyraider Bearcat kits Profile Carrier have reissued manufacturer want local hobby shop doesnt have write Leon Ryktarsyk 7787 Archdale Ave Detroit MI 48228 news Sterling Models mixed As mentioned before Sterling makes kits suit able Carrier flying other manufac turer kits mentioned earlier plus Yak-9 can modified very nice Airabonita still available kit has distinction being single popular airplane history ofCarrier flying however no longer production Class II Guardian kit available long current stock lasts No decision has made yet whether kit will discontinued reissued modified form Because relatively low numbers kits available particularly Class II Carrier models original designs built Ron Duly has involved Carrierfora long time rule-making aswell flying hefires up Class Guardian OS 40 RSR Johnson-type meter slide plans have included partial list plans have appeared various model magazines list articles have does go back beyond 1975 except Don Gerbers MO-i very popular Id like publish complete plans list enlist help project will compile listing plans either published magazines available other sources readers tell about success venture depends you dont see favorite model listed month let know about Engines Profile covered last column sol wont go over again Class II choices almost endless advent powerful Schnuerle-ported RC engines has real boon scale Carrier events Almost engines can used com petitively wide variety engines seen Nationals competition record book attests fact no engine decided advantage rear-intake engines have performance edge past recent advances RC Pattern engines have eliminated advantage front-intake engines carburetors fuel meters exhaust slides easier mount have significant advantage cost availability Controls Whereas wide choice engines real choice control systemsthe three-line balanced system devel oped Bob Smurthwaite system avail able commercially J Robert di-Built G-S Products handles bellcranks G-S system personal choice strength smoothness operation Continued page 131 March 1982 61 Roland Baltes designer Class II Myrt MA May izj releases Dick tarKs Mauler model based Sturdi-Built kit uses OS 60 FSR Perry pump now trythebest ILOCTITE Corporation major supplier industrial adhesives 60 years entering hobby crafts field best Cyanoacrylate instant glues available anywhere LoctiteTM glues available thin formula CA gap filling formula CA Have BEST everything things asked glues BEST FORMULA model crafts wood BEST DISPENSING NOZZLE non-clogging custom design BEST BOTTIE high density opaque best utira-violet protection BEST SHELF LIFE 1 year plus BEST GUARANTEE 1 year replacement BEST AU1LABILITY 3 regional warehouse/sales offices BEST PRICE almost twice much money ILOCTITL CA CA full fluid ounc 498 See local dealer Regional warehousing sales offices WESTCENTRALEAST ______I l m Balsa iEAEAlEE IfIVE m @ uwwu. 20134 State Road 310 N 5th Street 127 Fair Street Cerritos CA 90701 Charles IL 60174 Kingston NY 12401 IWCTITE6 registered trademark Loctite Corp Underwood president NASA 4109 Concord Oaks Drive. St Louis MO 63128 am sure Bob can use assistance can Richard P Byron 2506 So 161st Circle Omaha NE 68130 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 60 Canadian FAI Speed Team best luck Engines have griping several years about some manufacturer coming out good 15-size engine Speed Welt finally happened Bob Murphy Shamrock Competi tion Imports indicates OPS has announced its 15-size engine delivery January 1982 front induction rear exhaust engine large diameter crank thing Bob really prides himself ability deliver parts immediately wont have wait six months obtain cylinder assembly very irritating buy engine realize may much year before parts will shipped workmanship OPS 15 exceptional 15 runs well its 65 counterpart should excellent price engine $130 available Shamrock Competi tion Imports PO Box 26247 New Orleans LA 70186 engine also available P&G Metal 301 North Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 214 272-5210 Dollies have numerous requests drawings Speed models dollies Chris Sackett Burnaby BC Canada has furnished set dolly drawings should cover class also sells drawings classes Speed models $200 plus $100 postage handling address Chris Sackett 1001-7374 Halifax Burnaby BC Canada VS A-I MS Before closing months rag chewing would like mention dates Canadian Nationals held Edmonton Alberta Canada will July 18-24 1982 Canadian rules basically same AMA rules interested please contact Paul Gibeault 15605-121 St Edmonton Alberta Canada TS X-3 B3 last thought about sending comments 1 What causing decreasing interest Speedespecially Jr Sr level 2 What should rekindle interest Please give problem some intense thought also ask buddies respond quickly Id like summarize results subsequent columns Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garlana TX 75042 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 61 am subject control systems want relate problem few have encountered commercial handles caused loosening screws hold internal mechanism together problems have very isolated still worthy attention internal screws loose binding throttle mechanism possible handles can easily disassembled check screws unit can checked same time wear lines March 1982 131 U MODELMANIA 01E TO OUR FULLY ENGIPPED STESIUJ RMRT OOELYN S MODEL NESTERM 1307EMEIV NECIC Br 0GKLYN N' Z12229925S 10 COLLECT CALLS BETWEEN F 12 5 E 14 MIS FROM STATEN ISLANE TAPE NERRIZAI4O TO BELT PEW EAST CONE IOLFOID MOE EXIT TO FOJE 0 RICAT ON TO 01 7 BLOCKS TO STORE W991 192145 WED 2 TO 545TEES BTIERS 12TO 9 FRI 12 TO 7 0 SAT 10 TO6 1411IRPlUFACTORERS NAME DEOCLISTItO 413TOMPLITE 33 CUE119953999 414CRAPTAIR COYBOY 250602999 415BASPEL #730 01SF BELT SMNOER104953999 406BREPEL 11260 TOOL OULY49952999 417DASNEL 1123. 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