CONTROL LINE RACING mTY7Yrj mrI1rfItr -i r-i1J ii r- -u ii-i HIS MONTHS COLUMN proving somewhat difficult start intended report Racing contest Florida FAA Federal Aviation Administration scheduled some testing resulting loss contest site scheduled weekend Gabe Manfredi did yeomans work send information received flier notifying postponement Gabe tells working reschedule event will probably fall hoped use event test new Scale Racer Nationals just returned annual trip Weak Signals RC Expo Toledo OH April 9-11 have never Toledo show something see items directly related racing once find something worth dragging home year surprised find source ceramic ball bearings Racing engines enjoyed 25-minute discussion Allen Baum Boca Bearing Allen quite knowledgeable regarding bearings took plenty time answer questions regarding use ceramic V-Steel bearings ceramic balls provide less friction should equate output should also require less lubrication maintain peak condition mention will rust bearings would like information regarding ceramic ball bearings contact Allen Baum Boca Bearing address end text will give detailed analysis after have used bearings Irvine 15R acquired Irvine have finally begun process testing attempting develop engine limited Goodyear event run locally engines similarity Rossi 15 striking Irvine features bushed connecting rod ABC piston-sleeve combination polymite retainer rear bearing measures 12 x 24 x 6 millimeters Irvine extremely clean received high degree quality workmanship 308 venturi 315 crank hole Prior running engine made initial modification head drilled tapped stock head accept Nelson plug engine received built-in plug head Initial running showed good rpmnot rpm consistent Nelson Gillott Rossi rpm could increased modified engine further opened crank 375 opened venturi 360 added pressure tap backplate raised exhaust timing 70 tried again pleased rpm increased turning 27000-range problem Irvine piston-sleeve fit went away rather quickly certainly can corrected sending engine have sleeve chromed relatively inexpensive Irvine comes spinner Nelson 15 front end will work fine engine So far Irvine par Nelson Gillott Rossi should provide good power potential flying some form limited Goodyear have ability develop engine Norvel 15BB first engine know features AAO Aluminum-Aluminum-Oxide technologyAAO Ceramic Seal Cylinder/Piston technology Norvel information indicates technology offers longer operating life cooler running fuel efficiency improved cleanliness power engine has one-piece high-silicon-content cylinder head/sleeve According Norvel benefit its ability maintain better seal dissipate heat provide power Norvel fairly clean good quality does come round connecting rod bushed Initial examination showed very low exhaust timing part may account lower performance box condition able achieve 19200 rpm After making new venturi dropping plug height approximately 020 saw performance jump 21200 rpm think further modificationa new-style head opened crank yet larger venturimay result performance concerned exhaust timing 1380 124 Model Aviation ne 15R engine right Norvel 15BB left author gives details engine text Walt Perkins Ocala FL propeller mold propeller still Aluminum propeller balancer Note two 0-rings used molds made aluminum high-quality keep propeller shaft device easy make limited opportunity raise because mating sleeve case engine does provide good restart capabilities should good economical engine sport use provide some interesting possibilities concerning technology AAO piston-sleeve Propeller Molds have received some correspondence regarding get props molded Walt Wally Gator Perkins Ocala Florida has made couple molds highly accurate quality workmanship aluminum molds should last entire modeling career Walt will make mold send make mold make props you would like make props yourself provides extremely detailed instructionsso detailed person has never made prop can minimal amount effort Walt also has very good assortment Racing supplies mainly F2C some very interesting accessories including retractable landing gear F2C model Decals Would like make own decals Now easy thanks Labco company sells decal starter kit includes three sheets blank decal material instruction booklet contains hints tips decals water-transferablenot vinyl benefit can make image computer print piece paper see would look next airplane like what see insert Labco decal sheet laser printer follow simple instructions finished will have one-of-a-kind decal always wanted Propeller Balancer some simple machining can have inexpensive effective prop balancer use shop also flying have full line kits supplies well electric rubber-power site comes very handy have nicked prop during testing want make some changes field Determine what type prop would like balance Acquire two ball bearings flange drill blank same size hole prop Get piece aluminum approximately 1 inches length inch diameter Put lathe bore hole through hole size depends outside diameter bearing going use Mill flat area down length aluminum done provide base keep round prop balancer rolling away Now ready insert bearings end drill blank After drill blank installed have simple effective prop balancer use two small 0-rings keep prop shaft during balancing operations NCLRA Are member National Control Line Racing Association newsletter full tips information Dues $10 US $12 outside US Send Dick Lambert 4651 Ridgewood Ave Port Orange FL 32127 contributions comments solicited appreciated ces Boca Bearing 7040 W Palmetto Park Rd Ste 2304 Boca Raton FL 33433 800 332-3256 Walt Perkins 4416 SE 4th P1 Ocala FL 34471 Labco 27563 Dover Dept BR Warren Ml 48093 810 754-7539 its rubber-powered models youre looking call Peck-Polymers C02 miniature R/C Scale sport models ull find ideas Peck-Polymers information send $400 catalog ,P0 Box 710399-MA Santee CA 92072-0399 Phone 619 448 1818Fax 619 488-1833PPModels@aolcom Easy CIecU-12 Ready flywwwcermarkcom 20 mm * Innovative * Imaginative * Easy travel * Easy assemble * Best Easy Fly Motor Mabuchi 5501 Prop 8 x 45Battery 72V/Sub-C Radio 2 3 chWing Span 72 Length 40 inWeight 46 oz Wing Area 522 sq Replacement parts available box field record time Easy Electro-72 excellent Sunday flyer novice can easily handle help ot instructor Easy assembly Good assembly booklet Good flight characteristics Replacement parts available -MANews 8-98 Robert Van Tassel lime check ee gone now plane completed ABS fuselage tough Yes like plane lot -Rperf 9-97- Greg Gimlick Cermarks Easy Electro-72 excellent glider beginner advanced tlyer interested trying Out electric flight -S&E Model 8/9-98 Steve Sharpe Now available local hobby shop call us nmmkar below ON CA92833 lnto714 680-5888 Fax714 680-5880 August1999 125 New ueneration 99% ARF DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOME
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 124, 125
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 124, 125
CONTROL LINE RACING mTY7Yrj mrI1rfItr -i r-i1J ii r- -u ii-i HIS MONTHS COLUMN proving somewhat difficult start intended report Racing contest Florida FAA Federal Aviation Administration scheduled some testing resulting loss contest site scheduled weekend Gabe Manfredi did yeomans work send information received flier notifying postponement Gabe tells working reschedule event will probably fall hoped use event test new Scale Racer Nationals just returned annual trip Weak Signals RC Expo Toledo OH April 9-11 have never Toledo show something see items directly related racing once find something worth dragging home year surprised find source ceramic ball bearings Racing engines enjoyed 25-minute discussion Allen Baum Boca Bearing Allen quite knowledgeable regarding bearings took plenty time answer questions regarding use ceramic V-Steel bearings ceramic balls provide less friction should equate output should also require less lubrication maintain peak condition mention will rust bearings would like information regarding ceramic ball bearings contact Allen Baum Boca Bearing address end text will give detailed analysis after have used bearings Irvine 15R acquired Irvine have finally begun process testing attempting develop engine limited Goodyear event run locally engines similarity Rossi 15 striking Irvine features bushed connecting rod ABC piston-sleeve combination polymite retainer rear bearing measures 12 x 24 x 6 millimeters Irvine extremely clean received high degree quality workmanship 308 venturi 315 crank hole Prior running engine made initial modification head drilled tapped stock head accept Nelson plug engine received built-in plug head Initial running showed good rpmnot rpm consistent Nelson Gillott Rossi rpm could increased modified engine further opened crank 375 opened venturi 360 added pressure tap backplate raised exhaust timing 70 tried again pleased rpm increased turning 27000-range problem Irvine piston-sleeve fit went away rather quickly certainly can corrected sending engine have sleeve chromed relatively inexpensive Irvine comes spinner Nelson 15 front end will work fine engine So far Irvine par Nelson Gillott Rossi should provide good power potential flying some form limited Goodyear have ability develop engine Norvel 15BB first engine know features AAO Aluminum-Aluminum-Oxide technologyAAO Ceramic Seal Cylinder/Piston technology Norvel information indicates technology offers longer operating life cooler running fuel efficiency improved cleanliness power engine has one-piece high-silicon-content cylinder head/sleeve According Norvel benefit its ability maintain better seal dissipate heat provide power Norvel fairly clean good quality does come round connecting rod bushed Initial examination showed very low exhaust timing part may account lower performance box condition able achieve 19200 rpm After making new venturi dropping plug height approximately 020 saw performance jump 21200 rpm think further modificationa new-style head opened crank yet larger venturimay result performance concerned exhaust timing 1380 124 Model Aviation ne 15R engine right Norvel 15BB left author gives details engine text Walt Perkins Ocala FL propeller mold propeller still Aluminum propeller balancer Note two 0-rings used molds made aluminum high-quality keep propeller shaft device easy make limited opportunity raise because mating sleeve case engine does provide good restart capabilities should good economical engine sport use provide some interesting possibilities concerning technology AAO piston-sleeve Propeller Molds have received some correspondence regarding get props molded Walt Wally Gator Perkins Ocala Florida has made couple molds highly accurate quality workmanship aluminum molds should last entire modeling career Walt will make mold send make mold make props you would like make props yourself provides extremely detailed instructionsso detailed person has never made prop can minimal amount effort Walt also has very good assortment Racing supplies mainly F2C some very interesting accessories including retractable landing gear F2C model Decals Would like make own decals Now easy thanks Labco company sells decal starter kit includes three sheets blank decal material instruction booklet contains hints tips decals water-transferablenot vinyl benefit can make image computer print piece paper see would look next airplane like what see insert Labco decal sheet laser printer follow simple instructions finished will have one-of-a-kind decal always wanted Propeller Balancer some simple machining can have inexpensive effective prop balancer use shop also flying have full line kits supplies well electric rubber-power site comes very handy have nicked prop during testing want make some changes field Determine what type prop would like balance Acquire two ball bearings flange drill blank same size hole prop Get piece aluminum approximately 1 inches length inch diameter Put lathe bore hole through hole size depends outside diameter bearing going use Mill flat area down length aluminum done provide base keep round prop balancer rolling away Now ready insert bearings end drill blank After drill blank installed have simple effective prop balancer use two small 0-rings keep prop shaft during balancing operations NCLRA Are member National Control Line Racing Association newsletter full tips information Dues $10 US $12 outside US Send Dick Lambert 4651 Ridgewood Ave Port Orange FL 32127 contributions comments solicited appreciated ces Boca Bearing 7040 W Palmetto Park Rd Ste 2304 Boca Raton FL 33433 800 332-3256 Walt Perkins 4416 SE 4th P1 Ocala FL 34471 Labco 27563 Dover Dept BR Warren Ml 48093 810 754-7539 its rubber-powered models youre looking call Peck-Polymers C02 miniature R/C Scale sport models ull find ideas Peck-Polymers information send $400 catalog ,P0 Box 710399-MA Santee CA 92072-0399 Phone 619 448 1818Fax 619 488-1833PPModels@aolcom Easy CIecU-12 Ready flywwwcermarkcom 20 mm * Innovative * Imaginative * Easy travel * Easy assemble * Best Easy Fly Motor Mabuchi 5501 Prop 8 x 45Battery 72V/Sub-C Radio 2 3 chWing Span 72 Length 40 inWeight 46 oz Wing Area 522 sq Replacement parts available box field record time Easy Electro-72 excellent Sunday flyer novice can easily handle help ot instructor Easy assembly Good assembly booklet Good flight characteristics Replacement parts available -MANews 8-98 Robert Van Tassel lime check ee gone now plane completed ABS fuselage tough Yes like plane lot -Rperf 9-97- Greg Gimlick Cermarks Easy Electro-72 excellent glider beginner advanced tlyer interested trying Out electric flight -S&E Model 8/9-98 Steve Sharpe Now available local hobby shop call us nmmkar below ON CA92833 lnto714 680-5888 Fax714 680-5880 August1999 125 New ueneration 99% ARF DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOME
