SBN- 1 models last column included photo model pictured month incorrectly identified Brewster XSBA-l Leon Ryktarsyk called correct error model production variant aircraft manufactured Naval Aircraft Factory SBN-1 As promised previous column month Ill describe construction details SBN- 1 models flown Leon Ryktarsyk Marc Warwashana accompanying photos tell story better words Ill try add little models equipped line slider moveable rudder no flaps Class II SBN-l has span 37 inches gross wing area 235 square inches Class model smaller 32-in span 175 square inches Construction details include fully sheeted wing fuselage structure engine bearers extend length wing root lightening holes drilled aft firewall extended bearers provide solid mount control system wings wings originally intended removable indicated screws visible photographs glued permanently proved too flexible engine cowling upper fuselage/canopy structure molded fiberglass carbon fiber epoxy fuselage top contains duct channel exhaust gasses engine slot top hatch between cockpit areas removable hatch allows complete access control system fuel tank throttle maintenance inspection engines fed pressure fuel system using metering carburetor custom exhaust restrictor containing rotary valve remote needle valve provides safe easy access adjusting engine lead-outs exit through slot bottom wing pass through line slider just inboard wing tip line slider consists sheet aluminum frame brass slider frame mounted wing screws elongated slots allow fore-and-aft adjustment slider control rearward position lines slider held forward position pin attached lead-outs think its throttle line Reducing throttle first time pulls pin releases slider slow flight Forward line position adjusted means series holes latch pin slider held aft position wire catch engages ramp bent top 76 Model Aviation Lx Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 Abstract months topics include details Ryktarsyk/Warwashana SBN-] models extensive discussion fuels new release Paul Matt plans removable fiberglass/carbon fiber hatch provides access internal workings extended engine bearers provide strong mount LR Products belicrank wings Pressurized fuel system feeds modified metering carburetor through remote needle valve Custom exhaust restrictor continued poge 168 Leon Ryktarsyk built Class II model Brewster-designed SBN-1 scout bomber Picco 65 provides power Line slider allows lines positioned forward reduce drag high-speed flight swept far aft better line tension control during slow flight engine propeller support much weight WHY SHOULD BUY GLOBEE GLOW PLUGS - Gb Bee PUDIIQ philosophy. P ewloerrimnce tacts Fuet combustion chamber must reach certain temperature ignite temperature often found center coil conventional spiral wound coil temperature found inside ptug body tuet combustion chanter GloBee ptugs Itat colt tutty exposed chamr atl times ignition temperature always optimum location efficient combustion gives engine laster ignition higher RPM. power higher tuet etficiency Durability ees glass metal seal design uses exotic glass materials whiclr absorb heat coil redudng chance ot meltdown Also unique coil alloy stronger exceptionaty pure results plug wilt outlast other market today ualily ee plug hand-tested before leaving tactory best-in-theindustry materials will let e WHEN SHOULD BUY Per 0 GOO -MAK Th dO5 c0e4ECTrO~ Totndoel GloBeelugarrgtlttsryse sisfiyoaltysporcaftorynurFflEEGlsBeeRym Twinn-K lnc W 139th Stiuet Cleveland OH 44135 Phone 216-433-1998 CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan ContInued page 166 Finally congratulations Phil Granderson assuming responsibility editing PAMPA newsletter Great job first issue Join us PAMPA contact Tom Morris 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 avy Carrier/Perry Continued page 76 slider moveable rudder rear mounting position control system ensure line slider will move aft released Fuels fuel Navy Carrier modelers burn varies much models fly Some modelers use very high percentages nitromethane ultimate performance others choose lower amounts accepting slight reduction engine output lower cost easier availability better engine performance idle Ill discuss some reasons using fuels CENTURY @ JET MODELS INC 8 Martha Ct Sumter SC 29150 803 775-6491 RETRACT SELECTOR SPEED CONTROL VALVE 8305 Regency Woods Way Louisville KY 40220 502 491-4114 Four Infinite Adjustment Screws 2 up 2 DOwn Compatible sir system Dim 3/8 sis 1-1/4 $2495 WI 15 oz Semi & Deluxe Ducted Fan Jet Kits Eposy fiberglass fuselage canopy foam wings plans instructions Intake/Eshaust System usc F-100 F-100 Hun basic kit $18999 1/8 Scale 50 Removable Wings Length 63 Sport Hawk MK II basic kit $18988 Easy build Removable wing Length 59 F-lOS Thunderchief basic kit $23900 v P&H Length 73 77-91 Engine No Cheater Hole F-4 Phantom basic kit $59900 NEW 1/7 Scale Twin Engine Aileron/Spoiler Config Length 90 Removable 61 Wings LE/TE flaps Deluxe kit DC wood I/B pylons CP kit plus morel Landing gear tires brakes available list some sources precautions higher nitro fuels fuels used Nationals Carrier contestants represent reasonable sampling what use around country About third Nationals contestants specified fuel formulas indicated use least 60% nitromethane another third specified 40% nitro rest use lower amounts Most contestants use commercial fuels some mixed order using formula specified customer rest purchase components mix own fuel Engines produce power burning fuel heats expands gasses mostly air cylinder nature combustion process controlled factors including humidity glow plug combustion chamber geometry Compression ratio pressure combustion chamber time combustion major factors influencing combustion primary factor fuel-to-air mixture combustion chamber Mixture factor over have control modifying engine Fuels higher percentages nitromethane produce power generating heat burned COMPARE OUR RETRACTS TO THEIRS Stainless Struts cut FREE Complete Air System Stainless Torque Links Installed Different strut configurations s Service 1 Year Limited Warranty 30 Day Refundt GIANT MAIN RETRACTS STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE 30-50 lb aircrah 2 sets 1 Standard 9Q0 minutes 700 1100 retract angle Over-center lock down Nose gear available $27500 pair v P&H Wt 15 lbs SCALE MAIN RLIHALI STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE Fits PICA Skys P-Si 1/5 Yellow A/C Ziroli Bud Nosen plus Choice 91 Plyon Winners Handles 20-25 lb aircrah 840970 retract angle Positive lock up lock down Optional wire struts * Nose gear available $19900 pair v P&H Wt 22 oz products proudly MADE IN THE LISA optimum mixture effect pronounced standard commercial engines because compression ratio engines lower optimum Manufacturers set compression ratios lower make engines easier average modeler handle prolong engine life reduce potential damaging engine through mishandling make glow plugs last longer characteristics make customers happy happy customers good business Fuels little nitromethane produce optimum power relatively high compression ratios As nitromethane content increases optimum compression ratio decreases Higher nitro fuels produce rather noticeable performance increases commercial engines since compression ratios low compression ratios optimum type fuel performance differentials less hard draw comparisons because differences model line specifications well fuel look records FAI Speed no nitromethane allowed AMAs Speed event 80% nitromethane uncommon shows nearly identical performance good FAI Speed engine cant burn nitromethane fuel because compression ratio too high leaves us two alternatives increased performance can modify engines increase compression ratio FIX IT YOURSELF 4 Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY write CallSmithy Dept 516 1 -800-345-6342Lathe l 30238 2nd Street Ask operatorai 6Thu Dalles OR 97058 168 Model Aviation je forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMSf CaRa Products P0 Box 221 on SD 57013 605 9875924 Wi Nra 9 12 2-7 Central Time ii SASE information ers inquiries invited Continued page 170 CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 168 can increase nitromethane content fuel latter alternative far easiest does offer best possible performance especially engine further optimized get out high-nitro fuel Nitromethane fuel has two drawbacks Carrier fliers expensive alcohol doesnt provide good idle cant much about cost solutions idle difficulties solution heat glow plug idle Since need weight outboard wing install battery could wired through switch light plug lower throttle settings could left connected entire flight other solution use ignitor fuel standard ignitor ingredient propylene oxide About third Nationals Carrier contestants specified fuel formula used rather standard mixture 70% nitromethane 20% lubricant 10% propylene oxide formula produces good high speeds excellent idle Ten percent propylene oxide exceeds usual requirement works well broad range conditions fact modelers buy commercial fuel 70-20-10 formula usually burning fuel lower percentage propylene oxide anyway because volatile propylene oxide first component leave fuel whenever opened atmosphere Fuel propylene oxide 70-20-10 can ordered Red Max people FHS Supply Inc 239 Bethel Church Road PO Box 9 Clover South Carolina 29710 phone 800/742-8484 fuel used quickly share fellow Carrier fliers kept tightly sealed cool much propylene oxide can retained sounds like too much trouble can buy 65%-nitro fuel FHS Learning build fly model planes has just become simpler designed Bill Warner great flying ROG beginning modeler Basic construction experienced modeler fast build fun fly Look Yellow & White Bags 18 inch wingspan Sky Bunny 170 Model Aviation TAKE THE HOBBY SHOP HOME WITH YOU THE 15th ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE reference guide R/C hobbies Browse through guide find items need ond youll know just whot ask ot fovorite hobby shop RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE lets turn wish list shopping 11sf knowing whats availoble can plan new projects improve existing projects Price information also helps add up just what plans will cost Look RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE local hobby shop call 800 533-6644 order eeeOO 00000000 OOe00660 oo000000000 order send Dept X0479 RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE PO Box 1612 WaukeshaWI 53181-1612 YES Id like order _____ RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDES #13002 $ ______ J Payment enclosed J Charge account Please print Name__________________________________________________ Street______________________________________________________[v33][b23341194162810310]] City State Zip Country Charge J Mastercard J Visa J American Express mm $15 Card#_________________________ Exp Date_____________ Signature Include postage handling US S3W canadian foreign add 18% minimum $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax canoajan orders add 7% GST total Price availability subject change Payable US tunds Dept X0479 Continued page 172 Peck R 0 G $295 P 0 Box 710399-MA Ig $300 Santee CA 92072-0399 1619 448-1818 FAX 6191 4481833 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910 ... $159 9x4 5678910$199 95x45 10x3 45678910$229 11x3456789$249 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 467 9 x 65 85 95x 65N iN 75N 8N 8SN 1fl5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x99W 1010W 11 liNus 12 12N 125 13 13N 14 125x9 101111512 12513 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 14N 15 x 8 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-blade18x8 1012$2200 20x8 10 12 14$2500 22x8 10 12 14 16$3100 24 x 10121416$3800 3-Blade17 x 1018 x 10 19 xli$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 ha$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have whut need order direct 916-661-6515 Uanutactwed Landing Podwta PO KnightS Landing CA 55045 T-Shirts $1295pp THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINE VIEW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 504-626-7840 FREE CATALOG R/C Combat Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 4% 5Ibs Aluminum Landing Gear Video $1295 pp Sport Flying Flys hour S495 P & H LIl $8995 VISA OflflLAOAfl MC COD Kombat 40is member quick building extremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio installed hour Nothing extra buy provIde 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared other almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 170 60%-nitro fuel Byron Originals Inc PO Box 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 phone 712/364-3165 Sig ManufacEuring Company Inc 401-7 South Front Street Montezuma Iowa 50171 phone 515/623-5154 will mix fuel nitromethane content desired drum quantities idle presents problem particular engine onboard battery might solution Lower nitro content could also produce better idle Lower percentages nitro available fuels Byron FHS Sig also makes 35%-nitro fuel have found very reliable have used competition Mixing fuels An alternative commercial fuels used some Carrier modelers mixing fuel neither economical nor safest method obtaining fuel Carrier flying mention column because some modelers ORDER YOURS TODAY Trainer Version available $7495 practice want ensure want try aware hazards involved appropriate precautions Fuel components hazardous evaporate rapidly burn quite readilyif didnt wouldnt good fuels also hazardous chemically Most poisonous carcinogens cause cancer can introduced body very rapidly breathing vapor through contact skin detrimental effects immediate some cases permanent Fuel should never mixed indoors Gloves face shield should worn whenever mixing fuels respirator appropriate protection against volatile ingredients particulatly against propylene oxide Components should stored indoors dangerous material propylene oxide evaporates very rapidly will pressurize sealed storage container caution must used opening has flash point 350 will attack Continued page 176 XX WW1 AERO 1900-1919 SKYWAYS 1920-1940 restorer builder & serious modeller early aircraft information current projects news museums airshows technical drawings data photographs scale modelling material news current publications historical research workshop notes informstiOn paintjcolor aeroplanes engines parts sale wants disposals 1 year subscription $25 Overseas $30 Sample issues $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 G Afla6 I[iC 15 Crescent Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601 USA 914 473-3679 172 Model Aviation I, CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 172 seals used standard containers will destroy about year plastic containers commonly used fuel listed government regulations under following categories immediate acute health hazard delayed chronic health hazard fire hazard reactive hazard reasons Sig Byron use propylene oxide Pure nitromethane has its own set hazards serious its tendency become unstable reason nitromethane manufactured United States must contain yellow indicator dye dye turns blue nitromethane shock sensitive very dangerous Mixing nitromethane alcohol will keep stablebut course defeats purpose mixing 70-20-10 formula preceding notes havent discouraged mixing own fuel read Fuel ingredients can obtained Sig FHS Klotz Special Formula Products Inc PO Box 11343 Fort Wayne Indiana 46857 phone 800/242-0489 Propylene oxide available FHS Klotz Klotz distributes 16-oz screw-top metal containers probably about safest way keep individual preferences lubricant among mix own fuels Most will agree castor oil offers about best protection available Proprietary brands castor oil available enhanced properties Castor oil does mix nitromethane however percentages nitromethane above 40% synthetic oil must used least part lubricant commonly accepted ratio 80% synthetic 20% castor blend used Byron Originals blend offered Klotz its KL-100 Super Techniplate 70-20-10 fuel propylene oxide serves solvent castor oil Thats can tell about fuel cant emphasize enough need caution handling fuel fuel ingredients particularly propylene oxide feel must use please handle carefully store safely Paul Matts aircraft drawings recently received two-volume set Paul Matts Scale Airplane Drawings SunShine House Inc 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute Indiana 47802 phone 800/999-0141 As title indicates books collection Paul Matt s aircraft drawings volume contains over 60 aircraft depicted three views multiple plates set organized manufacturer Volume contains manufacturers Aeromarmne through Grumman Volume 2 contalns rest alphabet Quite few drawings potential Navy k Great Hobbies 24x 3x 2$4OO 24x 4x 3$5OO Call GENE BARTON Mfg 714 539-9142 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 Plus cost UPS esidents add Sales Tax Carrier models included Some prototypes never reached production others such Boeing XF7B-1 rarely seen except column well done books interesting browse through intending base model drawings 8i/2 x 11-in paperback books priced just $2495 may want purchase reference club encourage local library acquire Drawings books available separately publisher twice scale drawings books suspect SunShine House would gladly supply list request accompanied stamped self-addressed envelope peedlLee Continued page 77 Carlos Aloise Irwindale California test flew Speed jobs using fuel containing 10% nitromethane same fuel used 21 Sport Speed also MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES -BEST BATtERY &C ElYCLES BOTH TX - LOCATES BAD CELLS & RX BATTERIES en Peea PRODES BATTERY CAPACITY READINGS RETAIL$8950 SPEC $7150 S&H$475 SPEu BALSA STRIPPER CUTS PRECISION STRIPWOOD TO 1/2 WIDE A GRIT SANDING TOOLS 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE UNE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW I-\P100 FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USES FlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/FR203 1/2 RND MF S425 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINGRETAIL CASHR204 1/4 RND MF S425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED FOR ALL PRECISEss9s $525SHIPPING $150 EA PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL $495S & H $150CASH $375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VISA Charge $2500 No C0Ds 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St SuIte 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 8055279114805 581-5061 xxxxzxxxxM baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick easy storage Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil 25 60 planes up 5 inches wide * Send check money order $1495 plus $495 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 176 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waIting foi Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Iti Send self-addressed 75 stamped envelope wIth $200 info calL 203-877-1670 between 900AM 600PM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO fox 141 MIllard CT 06460 The leader Iii quiet combuation technology airice 1976 Q~ R/C GOODIES
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 76, 168, 170, 172, 176
SBN- 1 models last column included photo model pictured month incorrectly identified Brewster XSBA-l Leon Ryktarsyk called correct error model production variant aircraft manufactured Naval Aircraft Factory SBN-1 As promised previous column month Ill describe construction details SBN- 1 models flown Leon Ryktarsyk Marc Warwashana accompanying photos tell story better words Ill try add little models equipped line slider moveable rudder no flaps Class II SBN-l has span 37 inches gross wing area 235 square inches Class model smaller 32-in span 175 square inches Construction details include fully sheeted wing fuselage structure engine bearers extend length wing root lightening holes drilled aft firewall extended bearers provide solid mount control system wings wings originally intended removable indicated screws visible photographs glued permanently proved too flexible engine cowling upper fuselage/canopy structure molded fiberglass carbon fiber epoxy fuselage top contains duct channel exhaust gasses engine slot top hatch between cockpit areas removable hatch allows complete access control system fuel tank throttle maintenance inspection engines fed pressure fuel system using metering carburetor custom exhaust restrictor containing rotary valve remote needle valve provides safe easy access adjusting engine lead-outs exit through slot bottom wing pass through line slider just inboard wing tip line slider consists sheet aluminum frame brass slider frame mounted wing screws elongated slots allow fore-and-aft adjustment slider control rearward position lines slider held forward position pin attached lead-outs think its throttle line Reducing throttle first time pulls pin releases slider slow flight Forward line position adjusted means series holes latch pin slider held aft position wire catch engages ramp bent top 76 Model Aviation Lx Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 Abstract months topics include details Ryktarsyk/Warwashana SBN-] models extensive discussion fuels new release Paul Matt plans removable fiberglass/carbon fiber hatch provides access internal workings extended engine bearers provide strong mount LR Products belicrank wings Pressurized fuel system feeds modified metering carburetor through remote needle valve Custom exhaust restrictor continued poge 168 Leon Ryktarsyk built Class II model Brewster-designed SBN-1 scout bomber Picco 65 provides power Line slider allows lines positioned forward reduce drag high-speed flight swept far aft better line tension control during slow flight engine propeller support much weight WHY SHOULD BUY GLOBEE GLOW PLUGS - Gb Bee PUDIIQ philosophy. P ewloerrimnce tacts Fuet combustion chamber must reach certain temperature ignite temperature often found center coil conventional spiral wound coil temperature found inside ptug body tuet combustion chanter GloBee ptugs Itat colt tutty exposed chamr atl times ignition temperature always optimum location efficient combustion gives engine laster ignition higher RPM. power higher tuet etficiency Durability ees glass metal seal design uses exotic glass materials whiclr absorb heat coil redudng chance ot meltdown Also unique coil alloy stronger exceptionaty pure results plug wilt outlast other market today ualily ee plug hand-tested before leaving tactory best-in-theindustry materials will let e WHEN SHOULD BUY Per 0 GOO -MAK Th dO5 c0e4ECTrO~ Totndoel GloBeelugarrgtlttsryse sisfiyoaltysporcaftorynurFflEEGlsBeeRym Twinn-K lnc W 139th Stiuet Cleveland OH 44135 Phone 216-433-1998 CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan ContInued page 166 Finally congratulations Phil Granderson assuming responsibility editing PAMPA newsletter Great job first issue Join us PAMPA contact Tom Morris 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 avy Carrier/Perry Continued page 76 slider moveable rudder rear mounting position control system ensure line slider will move aft released Fuels fuel Navy Carrier modelers burn varies much models fly Some modelers use very high percentages nitromethane ultimate performance others choose lower amounts accepting slight reduction engine output lower cost easier availability better engine performance idle Ill discuss some reasons using fuels CENTURY @ JET MODELS INC 8 Martha Ct Sumter SC 29150 803 775-6491 RETRACT SELECTOR SPEED CONTROL VALVE 8305 Regency Woods Way Louisville KY 40220 502 491-4114 Four Infinite Adjustment Screws 2 up 2 DOwn Compatible sir system Dim 3/8 sis 1-1/4 $2495 WI 15 oz Semi & Deluxe Ducted Fan Jet Kits Eposy fiberglass fuselage canopy foam wings plans instructions Intake/Eshaust System usc F-100 F-100 Hun basic kit $18999 1/8 Scale 50 Removable Wings Length 63 Sport Hawk MK II basic kit $18988 Easy build Removable wing Length 59 F-lOS Thunderchief basic kit $23900 v P&H Length 73 77-91 Engine No Cheater Hole F-4 Phantom basic kit $59900 NEW 1/7 Scale Twin Engine Aileron/Spoiler Config Length 90 Removable 61 Wings LE/TE flaps Deluxe kit DC wood I/B pylons CP kit plus morel Landing gear tires brakes available list some sources precautions higher nitro fuels fuels used Nationals Carrier contestants represent reasonable sampling what use around country About third Nationals contestants specified fuel formulas indicated use least 60% nitromethane another third specified 40% nitro rest use lower amounts Most contestants use commercial fuels some mixed order using formula specified customer rest purchase components mix own fuel Engines produce power burning fuel heats expands gasses mostly air cylinder nature combustion process controlled factors including humidity glow plug combustion chamber geometry Compression ratio pressure combustion chamber time combustion major factors influencing combustion primary factor fuel-to-air mixture combustion chamber Mixture factor over have control modifying engine Fuels higher percentages nitromethane produce power generating heat burned COMPARE OUR RETRACTS TO THEIRS Stainless Struts cut FREE Complete Air System Stainless Torque Links Installed Different strut configurations s Service 1 Year Limited Warranty 30 Day Refundt GIANT MAIN RETRACTS STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE 30-50 lb aircrah 2 sets 1 Standard 9Q0 minutes 700 1100 retract angle Over-center lock down Nose gear available $27500 pair v P&H Wt 15 lbs SCALE MAIN RLIHALI STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE Fits PICA Skys P-Si 1/5 Yellow A/C Ziroli Bud Nosen plus Choice 91 Plyon Winners Handles 20-25 lb aircrah 840970 retract angle Positive lock up lock down Optional wire struts * Nose gear available $19900 pair v P&H Wt 22 oz products proudly MADE IN THE LISA optimum mixture effect pronounced standard commercial engines because compression ratio engines lower optimum Manufacturers set compression ratios lower make engines easier average modeler handle prolong engine life reduce potential damaging engine through mishandling make glow plugs last longer characteristics make customers happy happy customers good business Fuels little nitromethane produce optimum power relatively high compression ratios As nitromethane content increases optimum compression ratio decreases Higher nitro fuels produce rather noticeable performance increases commercial engines since compression ratios low compression ratios optimum type fuel performance differentials less hard draw comparisons because differences model line specifications well fuel look records FAI Speed no nitromethane allowed AMAs Speed event 80% nitromethane uncommon shows nearly identical performance good FAI Speed engine cant burn nitromethane fuel because compression ratio too high leaves us two alternatives increased performance can modify engines increase compression ratio FIX IT YOURSELF 4 Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY write CallSmithy Dept 516 1 -800-345-6342Lathe l 30238 2nd Street Ask operatorai 6Thu Dalles OR 97058 168 Model Aviation je forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMSf CaRa Products P0 Box 221 on SD 57013 605 9875924 Wi Nra 9 12 2-7 Central Time ii SASE information ers inquiries invited Continued page 170 CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 168 can increase nitromethane content fuel latter alternative far easiest does offer best possible performance especially engine further optimized get out high-nitro fuel Nitromethane fuel has two drawbacks Carrier fliers expensive alcohol doesnt provide good idle cant much about cost solutions idle difficulties solution heat glow plug idle Since need weight outboard wing install battery could wired through switch light plug lower throttle settings could left connected entire flight other solution use ignitor fuel standard ignitor ingredient propylene oxide About third Nationals Carrier contestants specified fuel formula used rather standard mixture 70% nitromethane 20% lubricant 10% propylene oxide formula produces good high speeds excellent idle Ten percent propylene oxide exceeds usual requirement works well broad range conditions fact modelers buy commercial fuel 70-20-10 formula usually burning fuel lower percentage propylene oxide anyway because volatile propylene oxide first component leave fuel whenever opened atmosphere Fuel propylene oxide 70-20-10 can ordered Red Max people FHS Supply Inc 239 Bethel Church Road PO Box 9 Clover South Carolina 29710 phone 800/742-8484 fuel used quickly share fellow Carrier fliers kept tightly sealed cool much propylene oxide can retained sounds like too much trouble can buy 65%-nitro fuel FHS Learning build fly model planes has just become simpler designed Bill Warner great flying ROG beginning modeler Basic construction experienced modeler fast build fun fly Look Yellow & White Bags 18 inch wingspan Sky Bunny 170 Model Aviation TAKE THE HOBBY SHOP HOME WITH YOU THE 15th ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE reference guide R/C hobbies Browse through guide find items need ond youll know just whot ask ot fovorite hobby shop RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE lets turn wish list shopping 11sf knowing whats availoble can plan new projects improve existing projects Price information also helps add up just what plans will cost Look RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE local hobby shop call 800 533-6644 order eeeOO 00000000 OOe00660 oo000000000 order send Dept X0479 RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE PO Box 1612 WaukeshaWI 53181-1612 YES Id like order _____ RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDES #13002 $ ______ J Payment enclosed J Charge account Please print Name__________________________________________________ Street______________________________________________________[v33][b23341194162810310]] City State Zip Country Charge J Mastercard J Visa J American Express mm $15 Card#_________________________ Exp Date_____________ Signature Include postage handling US S3W canadian foreign add 18% minimum $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax canoajan orders add 7% GST total Price availability subject change Payable US tunds Dept X0479 Continued page 172 Peck R 0 G $295 P 0 Box 710399-MA Ig $300 Santee CA 92072-0399 1619 448-1818 FAX 6191 4481833 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910 ... $159 9x4 5678910$199 95x45 10x3 45678910$229 11x3456789$249 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 467 9 x 65 85 95x 65N iN 75N 8N 8SN 1fl5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x99W 1010W 11 liNus 12 12N 125 13 13N 14 125x9 101111512 12513 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 14N 15 x 8 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-blade18x8 1012$2200 20x8 10 12 14$2500 22x8 10 12 14 16$3100 24 x 10121416$3800 3-Blade17 x 1018 x 10 19 xli$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 ha$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have whut need order direct 916-661-6515 Uanutactwed Landing Podwta PO KnightS Landing CA 55045 T-Shirts $1295pp THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINE VIEW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 504-626-7840 FREE CATALOG R/C Combat Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 4% 5Ibs Aluminum Landing Gear Video $1295 pp Sport Flying Flys hour S495 P & H LIl $8995 VISA OflflLAOAfl MC COD Kombat 40is member quick building extremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio installed hour Nothing extra buy provIde 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared other almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 170 60%-nitro fuel Byron Originals Inc PO Box 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 phone 712/364-3165 Sig ManufacEuring Company Inc 401-7 South Front Street Montezuma Iowa 50171 phone 515/623-5154 will mix fuel nitromethane content desired drum quantities idle presents problem particular engine onboard battery might solution Lower nitro content could also produce better idle Lower percentages nitro available fuels Byron FHS Sig also makes 35%-nitro fuel have found very reliable have used competition Mixing fuels An alternative commercial fuels used some Carrier modelers mixing fuel neither economical nor safest method obtaining fuel Carrier flying mention column because some modelers ORDER YOURS TODAY Trainer Version available $7495 practice want ensure want try aware hazards involved appropriate precautions Fuel components hazardous evaporate rapidly burn quite readilyif didnt wouldnt good fuels also hazardous chemically Most poisonous carcinogens cause cancer can introduced body very rapidly breathing vapor through contact skin detrimental effects immediate some cases permanent Fuel should never mixed indoors Gloves face shield should worn whenever mixing fuels respirator appropriate protection against volatile ingredients particulatly against propylene oxide Components should stored indoors dangerous material propylene oxide evaporates very rapidly will pressurize sealed storage container caution must used opening has flash point 350 will attack Continued page 176 XX WW1 AERO 1900-1919 SKYWAYS 1920-1940 restorer builder & serious modeller early aircraft information current projects news museums airshows technical drawings data photographs scale modelling material news current publications historical research workshop notes informstiOn paintjcolor aeroplanes engines parts sale wants disposals 1 year subscription $25 Overseas $30 Sample issues $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 G Afla6 I[iC 15 Crescent Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601 USA 914 473-3679 172 Model Aviation I, CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 172 seals used standard containers will destroy about year plastic containers commonly used fuel listed government regulations under following categories immediate acute health hazard delayed chronic health hazard fire hazard reactive hazard reasons Sig Byron use propylene oxide Pure nitromethane has its own set hazards serious its tendency become unstable reason nitromethane manufactured United States must contain yellow indicator dye dye turns blue nitromethane shock sensitive very dangerous Mixing nitromethane alcohol will keep stablebut course defeats purpose mixing 70-20-10 formula preceding notes havent discouraged mixing own fuel read Fuel ingredients can obtained Sig FHS Klotz Special Formula Products Inc PO Box 11343 Fort Wayne Indiana 46857 phone 800/242-0489 Propylene oxide available FHS Klotz Klotz distributes 16-oz screw-top metal containers probably about safest way keep individual preferences lubricant among mix own fuels Most will agree castor oil offers about best protection available Proprietary brands castor oil available enhanced properties Castor oil does mix nitromethane however percentages nitromethane above 40% synthetic oil must used least part lubricant commonly accepted ratio 80% synthetic 20% castor blend used Byron Originals blend offered Klotz its KL-100 Super Techniplate 70-20-10 fuel propylene oxide serves solvent castor oil Thats can tell about fuel cant emphasize enough need caution handling fuel fuel ingredients particularly propylene oxide feel must use please handle carefully store safely Paul Matts aircraft drawings recently received two-volume set Paul Matts Scale Airplane Drawings SunShine House Inc 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute Indiana 47802 phone 800/999-0141 As title indicates books collection Paul Matt s aircraft drawings volume contains over 60 aircraft depicted three views multiple plates set organized manufacturer Volume contains manufacturers Aeromarmne through Grumman Volume 2 contalns rest alphabet Quite few drawings potential Navy k Great Hobbies 24x 3x 2$4OO 24x 4x 3$5OO Call GENE BARTON Mfg 714 539-9142 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 Plus cost UPS esidents add Sales Tax Carrier models included Some prototypes never reached production others such Boeing XF7B-1 rarely seen except column well done books interesting browse through intending base model drawings 8i/2 x 11-in paperback books priced just $2495 may want purchase reference club encourage local library acquire Drawings books available separately publisher twice scale drawings books suspect SunShine House would gladly supply list request accompanied stamped self-addressed envelope peedlLee Continued page 77 Carlos Aloise Irwindale California test flew Speed jobs using fuel containing 10% nitromethane same fuel used 21 Sport Speed also MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES -BEST BATtERY &C ElYCLES BOTH TX - LOCATES BAD CELLS & RX BATTERIES en Peea PRODES BATTERY CAPACITY READINGS RETAIL$8950 SPEC $7150 S&H$475 SPEu BALSA STRIPPER CUTS PRECISION STRIPWOOD TO 1/2 WIDE A GRIT SANDING TOOLS 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE UNE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW I-\P100 FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USES FlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/FR203 1/2 RND MF S425 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINGRETAIL CASHR204 1/4 RND MF S425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED FOR ALL PRECISEss9s $525SHIPPING $150 EA PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL $495S & H $150CASH $375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VISA Charge $2500 No C0Ds 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St SuIte 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 8055279114805 581-5061 xxxxzxxxxM baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick easy storage Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil 25 60 planes up 5 inches wide * Send check money order $1495 plus $495 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 176 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waIting foi Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Iti Send self-addressed 75 stamped envelope wIth $200 info calL 203-877-1670 between 900AM 600PM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO fox 141 MIllard CT 06460 The leader Iii quiet combuation technology airice 1976 Q~ R/C GOODIES
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 76, 168, 170, 172, 176
SBN- 1 models last column included photo model pictured month incorrectly identified Brewster XSBA-l Leon Ryktarsyk called correct error model production variant aircraft manufactured Naval Aircraft Factory SBN-1 As promised previous column month Ill describe construction details SBN- 1 models flown Leon Ryktarsyk Marc Warwashana accompanying photos tell story better words Ill try add little models equipped line slider moveable rudder no flaps Class II SBN-l has span 37 inches gross wing area 235 square inches Class model smaller 32-in span 175 square inches Construction details include fully sheeted wing fuselage structure engine bearers extend length wing root lightening holes drilled aft firewall extended bearers provide solid mount control system wings wings originally intended removable indicated screws visible photographs glued permanently proved too flexible engine cowling upper fuselage/canopy structure molded fiberglass carbon fiber epoxy fuselage top contains duct channel exhaust gasses engine slot top hatch between cockpit areas removable hatch allows complete access control system fuel tank throttle maintenance inspection engines fed pressure fuel system using metering carburetor custom exhaust restrictor containing rotary valve remote needle valve provides safe easy access adjusting engine lead-outs exit through slot bottom wing pass through line slider just inboard wing tip line slider consists sheet aluminum frame brass slider frame mounted wing screws elongated slots allow fore-and-aft adjustment slider control rearward position lines slider held forward position pin attached lead-outs think its throttle line Reducing throttle first time pulls pin releases slider slow flight Forward line position adjusted means series holes latch pin slider held aft position wire catch engages ramp bent top 76 Model Aviation Lx Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 Abstract months topics include details Ryktarsyk/Warwashana SBN-] models extensive discussion fuels new release Paul Matt plans removable fiberglass/carbon fiber hatch provides access internal workings extended engine bearers provide strong mount LR Products belicrank wings Pressurized fuel system feeds modified metering carburetor through remote needle valve Custom exhaust restrictor continued poge 168 Leon Ryktarsyk built Class II model Brewster-designed SBN-1 scout bomber Picco 65 provides power Line slider allows lines positioned forward reduce drag high-speed flight swept far aft better line tension control during slow flight engine propeller support much weight WHY SHOULD BUY GLOBEE GLOW PLUGS - Gb Bee PUDIIQ philosophy. P ewloerrimnce tacts Fuet combustion chamber must reach certain temperature ignite temperature often found center coil conventional spiral wound coil temperature found inside ptug body tuet combustion chanter GloBee ptugs Itat colt tutty exposed chamr atl times ignition temperature always optimum location efficient combustion gives engine laster ignition higher RPM. power higher tuet etficiency Durability ees glass metal seal design uses exotic glass materials whiclr absorb heat coil redudng chance ot meltdown Also unique coil alloy stronger exceptionaty pure results plug wilt outlast other market today ualily ee plug hand-tested before leaving tactory best-in-theindustry materials will let e WHEN SHOULD BUY Per 0 GOO -MAK Th dO5 c0e4ECTrO~ Totndoel GloBeelugarrgtlttsryse sisfiyoaltysporcaftorynurFflEEGlsBeeRym Twinn-K lnc W 139th Stiuet Cleveland OH 44135 Phone 216-433-1998 CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan ContInued page 166 Finally congratulations Phil Granderson assuming responsibility editing PAMPA newsletter Great job first issue Join us PAMPA contact Tom Morris 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 avy Carrier/Perry Continued page 76 slider moveable rudder rear mounting position control system ensure line slider will move aft released Fuels fuel Navy Carrier modelers burn varies much models fly Some modelers use very high percentages nitromethane ultimate performance others choose lower amounts accepting slight reduction engine output lower cost easier availability better engine performance idle Ill discuss some reasons using fuels CENTURY @ JET MODELS INC 8 Martha Ct Sumter SC 29150 803 775-6491 RETRACT SELECTOR SPEED CONTROL VALVE 8305 Regency Woods Way Louisville KY 40220 502 491-4114 Four Infinite Adjustment Screws 2 up 2 DOwn Compatible sir system Dim 3/8 sis 1-1/4 $2495 WI 15 oz Semi & Deluxe Ducted Fan Jet Kits Eposy fiberglass fuselage canopy foam wings plans instructions Intake/Eshaust System usc F-100 F-100 Hun basic kit $18999 1/8 Scale 50 Removable Wings Length 63 Sport Hawk MK II basic kit $18988 Easy build Removable wing Length 59 F-lOS Thunderchief basic kit $23900 v P&H Length 73 77-91 Engine No Cheater Hole F-4 Phantom basic kit $59900 NEW 1/7 Scale Twin Engine Aileron/Spoiler Config Length 90 Removable 61 Wings LE/TE flaps Deluxe kit DC wood I/B pylons CP kit plus morel Landing gear tires brakes available list some sources precautions higher nitro fuels fuels used Nationals Carrier contestants represent reasonable sampling what use around country About third Nationals contestants specified fuel formulas indicated use least 60% nitromethane another third specified 40% nitro rest use lower amounts Most contestants use commercial fuels some mixed order using formula specified customer rest purchase components mix own fuel Engines produce power burning fuel heats expands gasses mostly air cylinder nature combustion process controlled factors including humidity glow plug combustion chamber geometry Compression ratio pressure combustion chamber time combustion major factors influencing combustion primary factor fuel-to-air mixture combustion chamber Mixture factor over have control modifying engine Fuels higher percentages nitromethane produce power generating heat burned COMPARE OUR RETRACTS TO THEIRS Stainless Struts cut FREE Complete Air System Stainless Torque Links Installed Different strut configurations s Service 1 Year Limited Warranty 30 Day Refundt GIANT MAIN RETRACTS STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE 30-50 lb aircrah 2 sets 1 Standard 9Q0 minutes 700 1100 retract angle Over-center lock down Nose gear available $27500 pair v P&H Wt 15 lbs SCALE MAIN RLIHALI STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE Fits PICA Skys P-Si 1/5 Yellow A/C Ziroli Bud Nosen plus Choice 91 Plyon Winners Handles 20-25 lb aircrah 840970 retract angle Positive lock up lock down Optional wire struts * Nose gear available $19900 pair v P&H Wt 22 oz products proudly MADE IN THE LISA optimum mixture effect pronounced standard commercial engines because compression ratio engines lower optimum Manufacturers set compression ratios lower make engines easier average modeler handle prolong engine life reduce potential damaging engine through mishandling make glow plugs last longer characteristics make customers happy happy customers good business Fuels little nitromethane produce optimum power relatively high compression ratios As nitromethane content increases optimum compression ratio decreases Higher nitro fuels produce rather noticeable performance increases commercial engines since compression ratios low compression ratios optimum type fuel performance differentials less hard draw comparisons because differences model line specifications well fuel look records FAI Speed no nitromethane allowed AMAs Speed event 80% nitromethane uncommon shows nearly identical performance good FAI Speed engine cant burn nitromethane fuel because compression ratio too high leaves us two alternatives increased performance can modify engines increase compression ratio FIX IT YOURSELF 4 Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY write CallSmithy Dept 516 1 -800-345-6342Lathe l 30238 2nd Street Ask operatorai 6Thu Dalles OR 97058 168 Model Aviation je forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMSf CaRa Products P0 Box 221 on SD 57013 605 9875924 Wi Nra 9 12 2-7 Central Time ii SASE information ers inquiries invited Continued page 170 CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 168 can increase nitromethane content fuel latter alternative far easiest does offer best possible performance especially engine further optimized get out high-nitro fuel Nitromethane fuel has two drawbacks Carrier fliers expensive alcohol doesnt provide good idle cant much about cost solutions idle difficulties solution heat glow plug idle Since need weight outboard wing install battery could wired through switch light plug lower throttle settings could left connected entire flight other solution use ignitor fuel standard ignitor ingredient propylene oxide About third Nationals Carrier contestants specified fuel formula used rather standard mixture 70% nitromethane 20% lubricant 10% propylene oxide formula produces good high speeds excellent idle Ten percent propylene oxide exceeds usual requirement works well broad range conditions fact modelers buy commercial fuel 70-20-10 formula usually burning fuel lower percentage propylene oxide anyway because volatile propylene oxide first component leave fuel whenever opened atmosphere Fuel propylene oxide 70-20-10 can ordered Red Max people FHS Supply Inc 239 Bethel Church Road PO Box 9 Clover South Carolina 29710 phone 800/742-8484 fuel used quickly share fellow Carrier fliers kept tightly sealed cool much propylene oxide can retained sounds like too much trouble can buy 65%-nitro fuel FHS Learning build fly model planes has just become simpler designed Bill Warner great flying ROG beginning modeler Basic construction experienced modeler fast build fun fly Look Yellow & White Bags 18 inch wingspan Sky Bunny 170 Model Aviation TAKE THE HOBBY SHOP HOME WITH YOU THE 15th ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE reference guide R/C hobbies Browse through guide find items need ond youll know just whot ask ot fovorite hobby shop RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE lets turn wish list shopping 11sf knowing whats availoble can plan new projects improve existing projects Price information also helps add up just what plans will cost Look RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE local hobby shop call 800 533-6644 order eeeOO 00000000 OOe00660 oo000000000 order send Dept X0479 RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE PO Box 1612 WaukeshaWI 53181-1612 YES Id like order _____ RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDES #13002 $ ______ J Payment enclosed J Charge account Please print Name__________________________________________________ Street______________________________________________________[v33][b23341194162810310]] City State Zip Country Charge J Mastercard J Visa J American Express mm $15 Card#_________________________ Exp Date_____________ Signature Include postage handling US S3W canadian foreign add 18% minimum $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax canoajan orders add 7% GST total Price availability subject change Payable US tunds Dept X0479 Continued page 172 Peck R 0 G $295 P 0 Box 710399-MA Ig $300 Santee CA 92072-0399 1619 448-1818 FAX 6191 4481833 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910 ... $159 9x4 5678910$199 95x45 10x3 45678910$229 11x3456789$249 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 467 9 x 65 85 95x 65N iN 75N 8N 8SN 1fl5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x99W 1010W 11 liNus 12 12N 125 13 13N 14 125x9 101111512 12513 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 14N 15 x 8 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-blade18x8 1012$2200 20x8 10 12 14$2500 22x8 10 12 14 16$3100 24 x 10121416$3800 3-Blade17 x 1018 x 10 19 xli$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 ha$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have whut need order direct 916-661-6515 Uanutactwed Landing Podwta PO KnightS Landing CA 55045 T-Shirts $1295pp THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINE VIEW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 504-626-7840 FREE CATALOG R/C Combat Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 4% 5Ibs Aluminum Landing Gear Video $1295 pp Sport Flying Flys hour S495 P & H LIl $8995 VISA OflflLAOAfl MC COD Kombat 40is member quick building extremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio installed hour Nothing extra buy provIde 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared other almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 170 60%-nitro fuel Byron Originals Inc PO Box 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 phone 712/364-3165 Sig ManufacEuring Company Inc 401-7 South Front Street Montezuma Iowa 50171 phone 515/623-5154 will mix fuel nitromethane content desired drum quantities idle presents problem particular engine onboard battery might solution Lower nitro content could also produce better idle Lower percentages nitro available fuels Byron FHS Sig also makes 35%-nitro fuel have found very reliable have used competition Mixing fuels An alternative commercial fuels used some Carrier modelers mixing fuel neither economical nor safest method obtaining fuel Carrier flying mention column because some modelers ORDER YOURS TODAY Trainer Version available $7495 practice want ensure want try aware hazards involved appropriate precautions Fuel components hazardous evaporate rapidly burn quite readilyif didnt wouldnt good fuels also hazardous chemically Most poisonous carcinogens cause cancer can introduced body very rapidly breathing vapor through contact skin detrimental effects immediate some cases permanent Fuel should never mixed indoors Gloves face shield should worn whenever mixing fuels respirator appropriate protection against volatile ingredients particulatly against propylene oxide Components should stored indoors dangerous material propylene oxide evaporates very rapidly will pressurize sealed storage container caution must used opening has flash point 350 will attack Continued page 176 XX WW1 AERO 1900-1919 SKYWAYS 1920-1940 restorer builder & serious modeller early aircraft information current projects news museums airshows technical drawings data photographs scale modelling material news current publications historical research workshop notes informstiOn paintjcolor aeroplanes engines parts sale wants disposals 1 year subscription $25 Overseas $30 Sample issues $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 G Afla6 I[iC 15 Crescent Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601 USA 914 473-3679 172 Model Aviation I, CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 172 seals used standard containers will destroy about year plastic containers commonly used fuel listed government regulations under following categories immediate acute health hazard delayed chronic health hazard fire hazard reactive hazard reasons Sig Byron use propylene oxide Pure nitromethane has its own set hazards serious its tendency become unstable reason nitromethane manufactured United States must contain yellow indicator dye dye turns blue nitromethane shock sensitive very dangerous Mixing nitromethane alcohol will keep stablebut course defeats purpose mixing 70-20-10 formula preceding notes havent discouraged mixing own fuel read Fuel ingredients can obtained Sig FHS Klotz Special Formula Products Inc PO Box 11343 Fort Wayne Indiana 46857 phone 800/242-0489 Propylene oxide available FHS Klotz Klotz distributes 16-oz screw-top metal containers probably about safest way keep individual preferences lubricant among mix own fuels Most will agree castor oil offers about best protection available Proprietary brands castor oil available enhanced properties Castor oil does mix nitromethane however percentages nitromethane above 40% synthetic oil must used least part lubricant commonly accepted ratio 80% synthetic 20% castor blend used Byron Originals blend offered Klotz its KL-100 Super Techniplate 70-20-10 fuel propylene oxide serves solvent castor oil Thats can tell about fuel cant emphasize enough need caution handling fuel fuel ingredients particularly propylene oxide feel must use please handle carefully store safely Paul Matts aircraft drawings recently received two-volume set Paul Matts Scale Airplane Drawings SunShine House Inc 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute Indiana 47802 phone 800/999-0141 As title indicates books collection Paul Matt s aircraft drawings volume contains over 60 aircraft depicted three views multiple plates set organized manufacturer Volume contains manufacturers Aeromarmne through Grumman Volume 2 contalns rest alphabet Quite few drawings potential Navy k Great Hobbies 24x 3x 2$4OO 24x 4x 3$5OO Call GENE BARTON Mfg 714 539-9142 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 Plus cost UPS esidents add Sales Tax Carrier models included Some prototypes never reached production others such Boeing XF7B-1 rarely seen except column well done books interesting browse through intending base model drawings 8i/2 x 11-in paperback books priced just $2495 may want purchase reference club encourage local library acquire Drawings books available separately publisher twice scale drawings books suspect SunShine House would gladly supply list request accompanied stamped self-addressed envelope peedlLee Continued page 77 Carlos Aloise Irwindale California test flew Speed jobs using fuel containing 10% nitromethane same fuel used 21 Sport Speed also MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES -BEST BATtERY &C ElYCLES BOTH TX - LOCATES BAD CELLS & RX BATTERIES en Peea PRODES BATTERY CAPACITY READINGS RETAIL$8950 SPEC $7150 S&H$475 SPEu BALSA STRIPPER CUTS PRECISION STRIPWOOD TO 1/2 WIDE A GRIT SANDING TOOLS 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE UNE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW I-\P100 FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USES FlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/FR203 1/2 RND MF S425 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINGRETAIL CASHR204 1/4 RND MF S425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED FOR ALL PRECISEss9s $525SHIPPING $150 EA PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL $495S & H $150CASH $375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VISA Charge $2500 No C0Ds 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St SuIte 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 8055279114805 581-5061 xxxxzxxxxM baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick easy storage Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil 25 60 planes up 5 inches wide * Send check money order $1495 plus $495 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 176 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waIting foi Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Iti Send self-addressed 75 stamped envelope wIth $200 info calL 203-877-1670 between 900AM 600PM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO fox 141 MIllard CT 06460 The leader Iii quiet combuation technology airice 1976 Q~ R/C GOODIES
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 76, 168, 170, 172, 176
SBN- 1 models last column included photo model pictured month incorrectly identified Brewster XSBA-l Leon Ryktarsyk called correct error model production variant aircraft manufactured Naval Aircraft Factory SBN-1 As promised previous column month Ill describe construction details SBN- 1 models flown Leon Ryktarsyk Marc Warwashana accompanying photos tell story better words Ill try add little models equipped line slider moveable rudder no flaps Class II SBN-l has span 37 inches gross wing area 235 square inches Class model smaller 32-in span 175 square inches Construction details include fully sheeted wing fuselage structure engine bearers extend length wing root lightening holes drilled aft firewall extended bearers provide solid mount control system wings wings originally intended removable indicated screws visible photographs glued permanently proved too flexible engine cowling upper fuselage/canopy structure molded fiberglass carbon fiber epoxy fuselage top contains duct channel exhaust gasses engine slot top hatch between cockpit areas removable hatch allows complete access control system fuel tank throttle maintenance inspection engines fed pressure fuel system using metering carburetor custom exhaust restrictor containing rotary valve remote needle valve provides safe easy access adjusting engine lead-outs exit through slot bottom wing pass through line slider just inboard wing tip line slider consists sheet aluminum frame brass slider frame mounted wing screws elongated slots allow fore-and-aft adjustment slider control rearward position lines slider held forward position pin attached lead-outs think its throttle line Reducing throttle first time pulls pin releases slider slow flight Forward line position adjusted means series holes latch pin slider held aft position wire catch engages ramp bent top 76 Model Aviation Lx Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 Abstract months topics include details Ryktarsyk/Warwashana SBN-] models extensive discussion fuels new release Paul Matt plans removable fiberglass/carbon fiber hatch provides access internal workings extended engine bearers provide strong mount LR Products belicrank wings Pressurized fuel system feeds modified metering carburetor through remote needle valve Custom exhaust restrictor continued poge 168 Leon Ryktarsyk built Class II model Brewster-designed SBN-1 scout bomber Picco 65 provides power Line slider allows lines positioned forward reduce drag high-speed flight swept far aft better line tension control during slow flight engine propeller support much weight WHY SHOULD BUY GLOBEE GLOW PLUGS - Gb Bee PUDIIQ philosophy. P ewloerrimnce tacts Fuet combustion chamber must reach certain temperature ignite temperature often found center coil conventional spiral wound coil temperature found inside ptug body tuet combustion chanter GloBee ptugs Itat colt tutty exposed chamr atl times ignition temperature always optimum location efficient combustion gives engine laster ignition higher RPM. power higher tuet etficiency Durability ees glass metal seal design uses exotic glass materials whiclr absorb heat coil redudng chance ot meltdown Also unique coil alloy stronger exceptionaty pure results plug wilt outlast other market today ualily ee plug hand-tested before leaving tactory best-in-theindustry materials will let e WHEN SHOULD BUY Per 0 GOO -MAK Th dO5 c0e4ECTrO~ Totndoel GloBeelugarrgtlttsryse sisfiyoaltysporcaftorynurFflEEGlsBeeRym Twinn-K lnc W 139th Stiuet Cleveland OH 44135 Phone 216-433-1998 CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan ContInued page 166 Finally congratulations Phil Granderson assuming responsibility editing PAMPA newsletter Great job first issue Join us PAMPA contact Tom Morris 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 avy Carrier/Perry Continued page 76 slider moveable rudder rear mounting position control system ensure line slider will move aft released Fuels fuel Navy Carrier modelers burn varies much models fly Some modelers use very high percentages nitromethane ultimate performance others choose lower amounts accepting slight reduction engine output lower cost easier availability better engine performance idle Ill discuss some reasons using fuels CENTURY @ JET MODELS INC 8 Martha Ct Sumter SC 29150 803 775-6491 RETRACT SELECTOR SPEED CONTROL VALVE 8305 Regency Woods Way Louisville KY 40220 502 491-4114 Four Infinite Adjustment Screws 2 up 2 DOwn Compatible sir system Dim 3/8 sis 1-1/4 $2495 WI 15 oz Semi & Deluxe Ducted Fan Jet Kits Eposy fiberglass fuselage canopy foam wings plans instructions Intake/Eshaust System usc F-100 F-100 Hun basic kit $18999 1/8 Scale 50 Removable Wings Length 63 Sport Hawk MK II basic kit $18988 Easy build Removable wing Length 59 F-lOS Thunderchief basic kit $23900 v P&H Length 73 77-91 Engine No Cheater Hole F-4 Phantom basic kit $59900 NEW 1/7 Scale Twin Engine Aileron/Spoiler Config Length 90 Removable 61 Wings LE/TE flaps Deluxe kit DC wood I/B pylons CP kit plus morel Landing gear tires brakes available list some sources precautions higher nitro fuels fuels used Nationals Carrier contestants represent reasonable sampling what use around country About third Nationals contestants specified fuel formulas indicated use least 60% nitromethane another third specified 40% nitro rest use lower amounts Most contestants use commercial fuels some mixed order using formula specified customer rest purchase components mix own fuel Engines produce power burning fuel heats expands gasses mostly air cylinder nature combustion process controlled factors including humidity glow plug combustion chamber geometry Compression ratio pressure combustion chamber time combustion major factors influencing combustion primary factor fuel-to-air mixture combustion chamber Mixture factor over have control modifying engine Fuels higher percentages nitromethane produce power generating heat burned COMPARE OUR RETRACTS TO THEIRS Stainless Struts cut FREE Complete Air System Stainless Torque Links Installed Different strut configurations s Service 1 Year Limited Warranty 30 Day Refundt GIANT MAIN RETRACTS STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE 30-50 lb aircrah 2 sets 1 Standard 9Q0 minutes 700 1100 retract angle Over-center lock down Nose gear available $27500 pair v P&H Wt 15 lbs SCALE MAIN RLIHALI STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE Fits PICA Skys P-Si 1/5 Yellow A/C Ziroli Bud Nosen plus Choice 91 Plyon Winners Handles 20-25 lb aircrah 840970 retract angle Positive lock up lock down Optional wire struts * Nose gear available $19900 pair v P&H Wt 22 oz products proudly MADE IN THE LISA optimum mixture effect pronounced standard commercial engines because compression ratio engines lower optimum Manufacturers set compression ratios lower make engines easier average modeler handle prolong engine life reduce potential damaging engine through mishandling make glow plugs last longer characteristics make customers happy happy customers good business Fuels little nitromethane produce optimum power relatively high compression ratios As nitromethane content increases optimum compression ratio decreases Higher nitro fuels produce rather noticeable performance increases commercial engines since compression ratios low compression ratios optimum type fuel performance differentials less hard draw comparisons because differences model line specifications well fuel look records FAI Speed no nitromethane allowed AMAs Speed event 80% nitromethane uncommon shows nearly identical performance good FAI Speed engine cant burn nitromethane fuel because compression ratio too high leaves us two alternatives increased performance can modify engines increase compression ratio FIX IT YOURSELF 4 Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY write CallSmithy Dept 516 1 -800-345-6342Lathe l 30238 2nd Street Ask operatorai 6Thu Dalles OR 97058 168 Model Aviation je forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMSf CaRa Products P0 Box 221 on SD 57013 605 9875924 Wi Nra 9 12 2-7 Central Time ii SASE information ers inquiries invited Continued page 170 CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 168 can increase nitromethane content fuel latter alternative far easiest does offer best possible performance especially engine further optimized get out high-nitro fuel Nitromethane fuel has two drawbacks Carrier fliers expensive alcohol doesnt provide good idle cant much about cost solutions idle difficulties solution heat glow plug idle Since need weight outboard wing install battery could wired through switch light plug lower throttle settings could left connected entire flight other solution use ignitor fuel standard ignitor ingredient propylene oxide About third Nationals Carrier contestants specified fuel formula used rather standard mixture 70% nitromethane 20% lubricant 10% propylene oxide formula produces good high speeds excellent idle Ten percent propylene oxide exceeds usual requirement works well broad range conditions fact modelers buy commercial fuel 70-20-10 formula usually burning fuel lower percentage propylene oxide anyway because volatile propylene oxide first component leave fuel whenever opened atmosphere Fuel propylene oxide 70-20-10 can ordered Red Max people FHS Supply Inc 239 Bethel Church Road PO Box 9 Clover South Carolina 29710 phone 800/742-8484 fuel used quickly share fellow Carrier fliers kept tightly sealed cool much propylene oxide can retained sounds like too much trouble can buy 65%-nitro fuel FHS Learning build fly model planes has just become simpler designed Bill Warner great flying ROG beginning modeler Basic construction experienced modeler fast build fun fly Look Yellow & White Bags 18 inch wingspan Sky Bunny 170 Model Aviation TAKE THE HOBBY SHOP HOME WITH YOU THE 15th ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE reference guide R/C hobbies Browse through guide find items need ond youll know just whot ask ot fovorite hobby shop RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE lets turn wish list shopping 11sf knowing whats availoble can plan new projects improve existing projects Price information also helps add up just what plans will cost Look RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE local hobby shop call 800 533-6644 order eeeOO 00000000 OOe00660 oo000000000 order send Dept X0479 RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE PO Box 1612 WaukeshaWI 53181-1612 YES Id like order _____ RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDES #13002 $ ______ J Payment enclosed J Charge account Please print Name__________________________________________________ Street______________________________________________________[v33][b23341194162810310]] City State Zip Country Charge J Mastercard J Visa J American Express mm $15 Card#_________________________ Exp Date_____________ Signature Include postage handling US S3W canadian foreign add 18% minimum $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax canoajan orders add 7% GST total Price availability subject change Payable US tunds Dept X0479 Continued page 172 Peck R 0 G $295 P 0 Box 710399-MA Ig $300 Santee CA 92072-0399 1619 448-1818 FAX 6191 4481833 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910 ... $159 9x4 5678910$199 95x45 10x3 45678910$229 11x3456789$249 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 467 9 x 65 85 95x 65N iN 75N 8N 8SN 1fl5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x99W 1010W 11 liNus 12 12N 125 13 13N 14 125x9 101111512 12513 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 14N 15 x 8 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-blade18x8 1012$2200 20x8 10 12 14$2500 22x8 10 12 14 16$3100 24 x 10121416$3800 3-Blade17 x 1018 x 10 19 xli$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 ha$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have whut need order direct 916-661-6515 Uanutactwed Landing Podwta PO KnightS Landing CA 55045 T-Shirts $1295pp THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINE VIEW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 504-626-7840 FREE CATALOG R/C Combat Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 4% 5Ibs Aluminum Landing Gear Video $1295 pp Sport Flying Flys hour S495 P & H LIl $8995 VISA OflflLAOAfl MC COD Kombat 40is member quick building extremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio installed hour Nothing extra buy provIde 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared other almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 170 60%-nitro fuel Byron Originals Inc PO Box 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 phone 712/364-3165 Sig ManufacEuring Company Inc 401-7 South Front Street Montezuma Iowa 50171 phone 515/623-5154 will mix fuel nitromethane content desired drum quantities idle presents problem particular engine onboard battery might solution Lower nitro content could also produce better idle Lower percentages nitro available fuels Byron FHS Sig also makes 35%-nitro fuel have found very reliable have used competition Mixing fuels An alternative commercial fuels used some Carrier modelers mixing fuel neither economical nor safest method obtaining fuel Carrier flying mention column because some modelers ORDER YOURS TODAY Trainer Version available $7495 practice want ensure want try aware hazards involved appropriate precautions Fuel components hazardous evaporate rapidly burn quite readilyif didnt wouldnt good fuels also hazardous chemically Most poisonous carcinogens cause cancer can introduced body very rapidly breathing vapor through contact skin detrimental effects immediate some cases permanent Fuel should never mixed indoors Gloves face shield should worn whenever mixing fuels respirator appropriate protection against volatile ingredients particulatly against propylene oxide Components should stored indoors dangerous material propylene oxide evaporates very rapidly will pressurize sealed storage container caution must used opening has flash point 350 will attack Continued page 176 XX WW1 AERO 1900-1919 SKYWAYS 1920-1940 restorer builder & serious modeller early aircraft information current projects news museums airshows technical drawings data photographs scale modelling material news current publications historical research workshop notes informstiOn paintjcolor aeroplanes engines parts sale wants disposals 1 year subscription $25 Overseas $30 Sample issues $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 G Afla6 I[iC 15 Crescent Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601 USA 914 473-3679 172 Model Aviation I, CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 172 seals used standard containers will destroy about year plastic containers commonly used fuel listed government regulations under following categories immediate acute health hazard delayed chronic health hazard fire hazard reactive hazard reasons Sig Byron use propylene oxide Pure nitromethane has its own set hazards serious its tendency become unstable reason nitromethane manufactured United States must contain yellow indicator dye dye turns blue nitromethane shock sensitive very dangerous Mixing nitromethane alcohol will keep stablebut course defeats purpose mixing 70-20-10 formula preceding notes havent discouraged mixing own fuel read Fuel ingredients can obtained Sig FHS Klotz Special Formula Products Inc PO Box 11343 Fort Wayne Indiana 46857 phone 800/242-0489 Propylene oxide available FHS Klotz Klotz distributes 16-oz screw-top metal containers probably about safest way keep individual preferences lubricant among mix own fuels Most will agree castor oil offers about best protection available Proprietary brands castor oil available enhanced properties Castor oil does mix nitromethane however percentages nitromethane above 40% synthetic oil must used least part lubricant commonly accepted ratio 80% synthetic 20% castor blend used Byron Originals blend offered Klotz its KL-100 Super Techniplate 70-20-10 fuel propylene oxide serves solvent castor oil Thats can tell about fuel cant emphasize enough need caution handling fuel fuel ingredients particularly propylene oxide feel must use please handle carefully store safely Paul Matts aircraft drawings recently received two-volume set Paul Matts Scale Airplane Drawings SunShine House Inc 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute Indiana 47802 phone 800/999-0141 As title indicates books collection Paul Matt s aircraft drawings volume contains over 60 aircraft depicted three views multiple plates set organized manufacturer Volume contains manufacturers Aeromarmne through Grumman Volume 2 contalns rest alphabet Quite few drawings potential Navy k Great Hobbies 24x 3x 2$4OO 24x 4x 3$5OO Call GENE BARTON Mfg 714 539-9142 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 Plus cost UPS esidents add Sales Tax Carrier models included Some prototypes never reached production others such Boeing XF7B-1 rarely seen except column well done books interesting browse through intending base model drawings 8i/2 x 11-in paperback books priced just $2495 may want purchase reference club encourage local library acquire Drawings books available separately publisher twice scale drawings books suspect SunShine House would gladly supply list request accompanied stamped self-addressed envelope peedlLee Continued page 77 Carlos Aloise Irwindale California test flew Speed jobs using fuel containing 10% nitromethane same fuel used 21 Sport Speed also MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES -BEST BATtERY &C ElYCLES BOTH TX - LOCATES BAD CELLS & RX BATTERIES en Peea PRODES BATTERY CAPACITY READINGS RETAIL$8950 SPEC $7150 S&H$475 SPEu BALSA STRIPPER CUTS PRECISION STRIPWOOD TO 1/2 WIDE A GRIT SANDING TOOLS 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE UNE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW I-\P100 FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USES FlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/FR203 1/2 RND MF S425 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINGRETAIL CASHR204 1/4 RND MF S425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED FOR ALL PRECISEss9s $525SHIPPING $150 EA PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL $495S & H $150CASH $375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VISA Charge $2500 No C0Ds 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St SuIte 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 8055279114805 581-5061 xxxxzxxxxM baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick easy storage Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil 25 60 planes up 5 inches wide * Send check money order $1495 plus $495 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 176 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waIting foi Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Iti Send self-addressed 75 stamped envelope wIth $200 info calL 203-877-1670 between 900AM 600PM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO fox 141 MIllard CT 06460 The leader Iii quiet combuation technology airice 1976 Q~ R/C GOODIES
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 76, 168, 170, 172, 176
SBN- 1 models last column included photo model pictured month incorrectly identified Brewster XSBA-l Leon Ryktarsyk called correct error model production variant aircraft manufactured Naval Aircraft Factory SBN-1 As promised previous column month Ill describe construction details SBN- 1 models flown Leon Ryktarsyk Marc Warwashana accompanying photos tell story better words Ill try add little models equipped line slider moveable rudder no flaps Class II SBN-l has span 37 inches gross wing area 235 square inches Class model smaller 32-in span 175 square inches Construction details include fully sheeted wing fuselage structure engine bearers extend length wing root lightening holes drilled aft firewall extended bearers provide solid mount control system wings wings originally intended removable indicated screws visible photographs glued permanently proved too flexible engine cowling upper fuselage/canopy structure molded fiberglass carbon fiber epoxy fuselage top contains duct channel exhaust gasses engine slot top hatch between cockpit areas removable hatch allows complete access control system fuel tank throttle maintenance inspection engines fed pressure fuel system using metering carburetor custom exhaust restrictor containing rotary valve remote needle valve provides safe easy access adjusting engine lead-outs exit through slot bottom wing pass through line slider just inboard wing tip line slider consists sheet aluminum frame brass slider frame mounted wing screws elongated slots allow fore-and-aft adjustment slider control rearward position lines slider held forward position pin attached lead-outs think its throttle line Reducing throttle first time pulls pin releases slider slow flight Forward line position adjusted means series holes latch pin slider held aft position wire catch engages ramp bent top 76 Model Aviation Lx Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 Abstract months topics include details Ryktarsyk/Warwashana SBN-] models extensive discussion fuels new release Paul Matt plans removable fiberglass/carbon fiber hatch provides access internal workings extended engine bearers provide strong mount LR Products belicrank wings Pressurized fuel system feeds modified metering carburetor through remote needle valve Custom exhaust restrictor continued poge 168 Leon Ryktarsyk built Class II model Brewster-designed SBN-1 scout bomber Picco 65 provides power Line slider allows lines positioned forward reduce drag high-speed flight swept far aft better line tension control during slow flight engine propeller support much weight WHY SHOULD BUY GLOBEE GLOW PLUGS - Gb Bee PUDIIQ philosophy. P ewloerrimnce tacts Fuet combustion chamber must reach certain temperature ignite temperature often found center coil conventional spiral wound coil temperature found inside ptug body tuet combustion chanter GloBee ptugs Itat colt tutty exposed chamr atl times ignition temperature always optimum location efficient combustion gives engine laster ignition higher RPM. power higher tuet etficiency Durability ees glass metal seal design uses exotic glass materials whiclr absorb heat coil redudng chance ot meltdown Also unique coil alloy stronger exceptionaty pure results plug wilt outlast other market today ualily ee plug hand-tested before leaving tactory best-in-theindustry materials will let e WHEN SHOULD BUY Per 0 GOO -MAK Th dO5 c0e4ECTrO~ Totndoel GloBeelugarrgtlttsryse sisfiyoaltysporcaftorynurFflEEGlsBeeRym Twinn-K lnc W 139th Stiuet Cleveland OH 44135 Phone 216-433-1998 CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan ContInued page 166 Finally congratulations Phil Granderson assuming responsibility editing PAMPA newsletter Great job first issue Join us PAMPA contact Tom Morris 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 avy Carrier/Perry Continued page 76 slider moveable rudder rear mounting position control system ensure line slider will move aft released Fuels fuel Navy Carrier modelers burn varies much models fly Some modelers use very high percentages nitromethane ultimate performance others choose lower amounts accepting slight reduction engine output lower cost easier availability better engine performance idle Ill discuss some reasons using fuels CENTURY @ JET MODELS INC 8 Martha Ct Sumter SC 29150 803 775-6491 RETRACT SELECTOR SPEED CONTROL VALVE 8305 Regency Woods Way Louisville KY 40220 502 491-4114 Four Infinite Adjustment Screws 2 up 2 DOwn Compatible sir system Dim 3/8 sis 1-1/4 $2495 WI 15 oz Semi & Deluxe Ducted Fan Jet Kits Eposy fiberglass fuselage canopy foam wings plans instructions Intake/Eshaust System usc F-100 F-100 Hun basic kit $18999 1/8 Scale 50 Removable Wings Length 63 Sport Hawk MK II basic kit $18988 Easy build Removable wing Length 59 F-lOS Thunderchief basic kit $23900 v P&H Length 73 77-91 Engine No Cheater Hole F-4 Phantom basic kit $59900 NEW 1/7 Scale Twin Engine Aileron/Spoiler Config Length 90 Removable 61 Wings LE/TE flaps Deluxe kit DC wood I/B pylons CP kit plus morel Landing gear tires brakes available list some sources precautions higher nitro fuels fuels used Nationals Carrier contestants represent reasonable sampling what use around country About third Nationals contestants specified fuel formulas indicated use least 60% nitromethane another third specified 40% nitro rest use lower amounts Most contestants use commercial fuels some mixed order using formula specified customer rest purchase components mix own fuel Engines produce power burning fuel heats expands gasses mostly air cylinder nature combustion process controlled factors including humidity glow plug combustion chamber geometry Compression ratio pressure combustion chamber time combustion major factors influencing combustion primary factor fuel-to-air mixture combustion chamber Mixture factor over have control modifying engine Fuels higher percentages nitromethane produce power generating heat burned COMPARE OUR RETRACTS TO THEIRS Stainless Struts cut FREE Complete Air System Stainless Torque Links Installed Different strut configurations s Service 1 Year Limited Warranty 30 Day Refundt GIANT MAIN RETRACTS STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE 30-50 lb aircrah 2 sets 1 Standard 9Q0 minutes 700 1100 retract angle Over-center lock down Nose gear available $27500 pair v P&H Wt 15 lbs SCALE MAIN RLIHALI STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE Fits PICA Skys P-Si 1/5 Yellow A/C Ziroli Bud Nosen plus Choice 91 Plyon Winners Handles 20-25 lb aircrah 840970 retract angle Positive lock up lock down Optional wire struts * Nose gear available $19900 pair v P&H Wt 22 oz products proudly MADE IN THE LISA optimum mixture effect pronounced standard commercial engines because compression ratio engines lower optimum Manufacturers set compression ratios lower make engines easier average modeler handle prolong engine life reduce potential damaging engine through mishandling make glow plugs last longer characteristics make customers happy happy customers good business Fuels little nitromethane produce optimum power relatively high compression ratios As nitromethane content increases optimum compression ratio decreases Higher nitro fuels produce rather noticeable performance increases commercial engines since compression ratios low compression ratios optimum type fuel performance differentials less hard draw comparisons because differences model line specifications well fuel look records FAI Speed no nitromethane allowed AMAs Speed event 80% nitromethane uncommon shows nearly identical performance good FAI Speed engine cant burn nitromethane fuel because compression ratio too high leaves us two alternatives increased performance can modify engines increase compression ratio FIX IT YOURSELF 4 Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY write CallSmithy Dept 516 1 -800-345-6342Lathe l 30238 2nd Street Ask operatorai 6Thu Dalles OR 97058 168 Model Aviation je forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMSf CaRa Products P0 Box 221 on SD 57013 605 9875924 Wi Nra 9 12 2-7 Central Time ii SASE information ers inquiries invited Continued page 170 CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 168 can increase nitromethane content fuel latter alternative far easiest does offer best possible performance especially engine further optimized get out high-nitro fuel Nitromethane fuel has two drawbacks Carrier fliers expensive alcohol doesnt provide good idle cant much about cost solutions idle difficulties solution heat glow plug idle Since need weight outboard wing install battery could wired through switch light plug lower throttle settings could left connected entire flight other solution use ignitor fuel standard ignitor ingredient propylene oxide About third Nationals Carrier contestants specified fuel formula used rather standard mixture 70% nitromethane 20% lubricant 10% propylene oxide formula produces good high speeds excellent idle Ten percent propylene oxide exceeds usual requirement works well broad range conditions fact modelers buy commercial fuel 70-20-10 formula usually burning fuel lower percentage propylene oxide anyway because volatile propylene oxide first component leave fuel whenever opened atmosphere Fuel propylene oxide 70-20-10 can ordered Red Max people FHS Supply Inc 239 Bethel Church Road PO Box 9 Clover South Carolina 29710 phone 800/742-8484 fuel used quickly share fellow Carrier fliers kept tightly sealed cool much propylene oxide can retained sounds like too much trouble can buy 65%-nitro fuel FHS Learning build fly model planes has just become simpler designed Bill Warner great flying ROG beginning modeler Basic construction experienced modeler fast build fun fly Look Yellow & White Bags 18 inch wingspan Sky Bunny 170 Model Aviation TAKE THE HOBBY SHOP HOME WITH YOU THE 15th ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE reference guide R/C hobbies Browse through guide find items need ond youll know just whot ask ot fovorite hobby shop RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE lets turn wish list shopping 11sf knowing whats availoble can plan new projects improve existing projects Price information also helps add up just what plans will cost Look RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE local hobby shop call 800 533-6644 order eeeOO 00000000 OOe00660 oo000000000 order send Dept X0479 RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE PO Box 1612 WaukeshaWI 53181-1612 YES Id like order _____ RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDES #13002 $ ______ J Payment enclosed J Charge account Please print Name__________________________________________________ Street______________________________________________________[v33][b23341194162810310]] City State Zip Country Charge J Mastercard J Visa J American Express mm $15 Card#_________________________ Exp Date_____________ Signature Include postage handling US S3W canadian foreign add 18% minimum $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax canoajan orders add 7% GST total Price availability subject change Payable US tunds Dept X0479 Continued page 172 Peck R 0 G $295 P 0 Box 710399-MA Ig $300 Santee CA 92072-0399 1619 448-1818 FAX 6191 4481833 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910 ... $159 9x4 5678910$199 95x45 10x3 45678910$229 11x3456789$249 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 467 9 x 65 85 95x 65N iN 75N 8N 8SN 1fl5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x99W 1010W 11 liNus 12 12N 125 13 13N 14 125x9 101111512 12513 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 14N 15 x 8 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-blade18x8 1012$2200 20x8 10 12 14$2500 22x8 10 12 14 16$3100 24 x 10121416$3800 3-Blade17 x 1018 x 10 19 xli$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 ha$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have whut need order direct 916-661-6515 Uanutactwed Landing Podwta PO KnightS Landing CA 55045 T-Shirts $1295pp THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINE VIEW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 504-626-7840 FREE CATALOG R/C Combat Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 4% 5Ibs Aluminum Landing Gear Video $1295 pp Sport Flying Flys hour S495 P & H LIl $8995 VISA OflflLAOAfl MC COD Kombat 40is member quick building extremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio installed hour Nothing extra buy provIde 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared other almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 170 60%-nitro fuel Byron Originals Inc PO Box 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 phone 712/364-3165 Sig ManufacEuring Company Inc 401-7 South Front Street Montezuma Iowa 50171 phone 515/623-5154 will mix fuel nitromethane content desired drum quantities idle presents problem particular engine onboard battery might solution Lower nitro content could also produce better idle Lower percentages nitro available fuels Byron FHS Sig also makes 35%-nitro fuel have found very reliable have used competition Mixing fuels An alternative commercial fuels used some Carrier modelers mixing fuel neither economical nor safest method obtaining fuel Carrier flying mention column because some modelers ORDER YOURS TODAY Trainer Version available $7495 practice want ensure want try aware hazards involved appropriate precautions Fuel components hazardous evaporate rapidly burn quite readilyif didnt wouldnt good fuels also hazardous chemically Most poisonous carcinogens cause cancer can introduced body very rapidly breathing vapor through contact skin detrimental effects immediate some cases permanent Fuel should never mixed indoors Gloves face shield should worn whenever mixing fuels respirator appropriate protection against volatile ingredients particulatly against propylene oxide Components should stored indoors dangerous material propylene oxide evaporates very rapidly will pressurize sealed storage container caution must used opening has flash point 350 will attack Continued page 176 XX WW1 AERO 1900-1919 SKYWAYS 1920-1940 restorer builder & serious modeller early aircraft information current projects news museums airshows technical drawings data photographs scale modelling material news current publications historical research workshop notes informstiOn paintjcolor aeroplanes engines parts sale wants disposals 1 year subscription $25 Overseas $30 Sample issues $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 G Afla6 I[iC 15 Crescent Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601 USA 914 473-3679 172 Model Aviation I, CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 172 seals used standard containers will destroy about year plastic containers commonly used fuel listed government regulations under following categories immediate acute health hazard delayed chronic health hazard fire hazard reactive hazard reasons Sig Byron use propylene oxide Pure nitromethane has its own set hazards serious its tendency become unstable reason nitromethane manufactured United States must contain yellow indicator dye dye turns blue nitromethane shock sensitive very dangerous Mixing nitromethane alcohol will keep stablebut course defeats purpose mixing 70-20-10 formula preceding notes havent discouraged mixing own fuel read Fuel ingredients can obtained Sig FHS Klotz Special Formula Products Inc PO Box 11343 Fort Wayne Indiana 46857 phone 800/242-0489 Propylene oxide available FHS Klotz Klotz distributes 16-oz screw-top metal containers probably about safest way keep individual preferences lubricant among mix own fuels Most will agree castor oil offers about best protection available Proprietary brands castor oil available enhanced properties Castor oil does mix nitromethane however percentages nitromethane above 40% synthetic oil must used least part lubricant commonly accepted ratio 80% synthetic 20% castor blend used Byron Originals blend offered Klotz its KL-100 Super Techniplate 70-20-10 fuel propylene oxide serves solvent castor oil Thats can tell about fuel cant emphasize enough need caution handling fuel fuel ingredients particularly propylene oxide feel must use please handle carefully store safely Paul Matts aircraft drawings recently received two-volume set Paul Matts Scale Airplane Drawings SunShine House Inc 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute Indiana 47802 phone 800/999-0141 As title indicates books collection Paul Matt s aircraft drawings volume contains over 60 aircraft depicted three views multiple plates set organized manufacturer Volume contains manufacturers Aeromarmne through Grumman Volume 2 contalns rest alphabet Quite few drawings potential Navy k Great Hobbies 24x 3x 2$4OO 24x 4x 3$5OO Call GENE BARTON Mfg 714 539-9142 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 Plus cost UPS esidents add Sales Tax Carrier models included Some prototypes never reached production others such Boeing XF7B-1 rarely seen except column well done books interesting browse through intending base model drawings 8i/2 x 11-in paperback books priced just $2495 may want purchase reference club encourage local library acquire Drawings books available separately publisher twice scale drawings books suspect SunShine House would gladly supply list request accompanied stamped self-addressed envelope peedlLee Continued page 77 Carlos Aloise Irwindale California test flew Speed jobs using fuel containing 10% nitromethane same fuel used 21 Sport Speed also MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES -BEST BATtERY &C ElYCLES BOTH TX - LOCATES BAD CELLS & RX BATTERIES en Peea PRODES BATTERY CAPACITY READINGS RETAIL$8950 SPEC $7150 S&H$475 SPEu BALSA STRIPPER CUTS PRECISION STRIPWOOD TO 1/2 WIDE A GRIT SANDING TOOLS 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE UNE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW I-\P100 FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USES FlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/FR203 1/2 RND MF S425 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINGRETAIL CASHR204 1/4 RND MF S425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED FOR ALL PRECISEss9s $525SHIPPING $150 EA PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL $495S & H $150CASH $375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VISA Charge $2500 No C0Ds 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St SuIte 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 8055279114805 581-5061 xxxxzxxxxM baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick easy storage Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil 25 60 planes up 5 inches wide * Send check money order $1495 plus $495 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 176 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waIting foi Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Iti Send self-addressed 75 stamped envelope wIth $200 info calL 203-877-1670 between 900AM 600PM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO fox 141 MIllard CT 06460 The leader Iii quiet combuation technology airice 1976 Q~ R/C GOODIES