Control Line Racing John Ballard HALF-A MOUSE RACING have attended several regional AMA Racing events Midwest area have noticed general upswing participant level Mouse Racing Ohio area seems hotbed activity especially around annual Control Line con tests both Dayton Cleveland trick have noticed seems bring ultimate power little 049 engines selection rework propel ler recent contest found propellers no less six different manufacturers little engines used racers particular day popular ones seemed Tornado nylon Cox wide-paddle racing propeller Another favorite economically priced custom made J&J Sales 709 Crescent Sunnyside WA 98944 best line seems RH-4A 5 x 4 seems work well events can get two fiberglass-filled props just under three bucks require very little deflashing file work bring little engines life also noticed wide variety styles aircraft photographed three used Mouse Racing also some instances Scale Racing secret airplanes sure have enough tail area aircraft engine overly nose-heavy have sturdy landing gear well-mounted hard landings variety surfaces some areas little Mouse Racers run rolled dirt weathered asphalt parking lots sometimes short-cut grass Filtering contest fuel couple recent contests have several competitors lean engine runs approximately halfway through tank have found after race fuel filter almost completely clogged assorted foreign matter Careful investigation found Racing events except Mouse run 10%nitro fuel supplied contest management two gallon jugs fuel sitting open around contest circle Unfor tunately after running three four events jugs gas jugs contain tremendous amount dirt deposited competitors fuel bulbs well various crud kicked up prop wash Several competitors have taken transferring fuel contest jug separate container has filter contained bottle fuel removed bottle thereby pre-filtered before being put airplanes tank consequently initial dirt crud contest fuel jugs never goes planes tank After couple dirty-fuel problems recent meets considerable discussion about possibility fabricating filter arrangement mounted cap screwed onto Three 1/aA Mouse Racersall distinctively individual designs fly very well gallon fuel jug fuel removed thatcountry attempt get some degree jug pre-filtered would least minimizecollaboration competitors traveling problem dirt contamination whichsurrounding states could use same equipment produce erratic engine performanceto enter modifying tank moving engine making completely separate airframe would meet someone elses local rule restrictions am enclosing Southwest Control Line Association Sport Race rules Continued natee 160 Sport Racing Recently have comparing rules Sport Racing used various parts October 1986 65 competitor tueling up nis mumbl filtering contest-supplied fuel another container get rid possible dirt contamination Some equipment needed heavy competitor CL Racing Varying mospheric conditions race sites impact engine performance hence need variety props glow plugs cylinder heads achieve maxi performance Southwest Control Line Aasociation Formula Unlimlted1986/i987 Official Rules AMA Rat Race rules apply except intent race race easily scalelike models full-sized racing machine Model Reqoleemeats Wins390sq minimum 360 sq biplanes Minimum thickness 15% chord except last 2 wing tip Also see note below PoseProfile Muat appropriate dimensions approximate appearance original racer Note Kits such Buster Shoestring Cosmic Wind within intent role Models whieh appear comply role upon radimentary inspection need checked except iss case dispute Cheelt cowls encouraged bist required may extend 50% root chord No outboard sttcmptto cowl engine will allowed Minimum two-wheel landing gear required model ROG Models shall gaily painted hut oced replica scalelike Contrasting canopy required MotorAny production sr variable-area cas Ise venturi spi chrome used inte capabilities adequate spinner may used Tank2 maximum od fill lines no pressure fills allowed pressure fuel systems allowed Tank must mounted outboard side Lines018 stranded 60 6 external connectors Pull test45 lb Specially Items Shut-offsAllowed required Hot glovesNot allowed FuelContest-supplied 10% nitro maximum PropAny commercially-availshle non-glass/epoxy carbon fiber prop sanded blade RacesTwo back-to-hack 70-lap qualifications should ran prior 140-lap feature pit stop prelims two feature AMA race safety rules effect GATOR FLEA 40 45 Motors framed & sheeted tail feathers preassembled balsa fuselage balsa veneered wings details other Zimbaliwe Model Products kits call write Full color deluxe catalog -$100 J ZIM PRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 615 482-6188 flight during iingle flight Unlike break two-cycle changei werent predictable therefore proved impossible either eliminate accommodate instance classic run-stabilizers muffler pressure uniflow tankwere no value would run muffler pres sure would get progressively richerand rougher runningthroughout flight uniflow made some progress through use chickenhopper tank Imitation however success wasnt repeated new ship addition length engine run varied much given amount fuel seri ously considering use timed shutoff insure against overruns Four-strokers like run best-power mix ture Only limited speed control available through needle settings wont run faster best-power setting cant twostroke know richen nee dle power drops drastically small rpm changes plus run gets ragged Youll have learn control speed line tension juggling props line lengths Enya very happy 11- 12-inch prop will run well up 13 x 5 13 x 16 al though must cautious needle avoid overheating Enys has plenty power full 70-foot lines necessary Guys gals theres lot potential Im really disappointed either manufacturers myself havent yet found key consistency will make Stunt engine future break code let know huh Ted Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 64 although superior results achieved after five-minute cure-time Slip-It really does job Old news cleaning out desk files found interesting Control Line Speed article late Forties thought might enjoy reading props balanced particular application Description Movo M31 designed research department famous Italian Movo diesel engine model aircraft companyprobably largest countryoffers number points interest Speed fliers highshoulder-wing layout departure usual low-wing mid-wing layout Speed making simplicity Undercarriage drop-off type using single-prong fixing centered guide over landing skid Ver sions also flown fixed streamlined undercarriage rig have clocked over 80 mph 5cc engine Construction mainly hardwood poplar similar woods being used balsa used fairings An innovation seen fixing elevators small cabinet hinges employed screwed hardwood normal way propeller walnut may excite comment both account its wide almost paddle blades its deliberate imbalance achieved letting small block lead blade action appears give flywheel effect claimed engine stands up known Several Italian designs have ever featured curious departure M3 1 designed use englnes 5cc 10cc either petrol diesel seems particularly suited 5cc glow-plug engines such Sportsman McCoy mainplane designed removal access control arrangements electrics ease transport Note also set positive incidence nsions Overall length27 wingspan25 root chord5 tailplane spanl 1 allup weightapproximately 2 lb powerS cc10cc petrol diesel speedup 110 mph according engine used Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 65 attempt define scalelike resemblance full-size racing aircraft have taken additional step carefully writing englne require ments eliminate high-performance units still including readily-available engines can found quality hobby shops want read rules comment New products During recent Weak Signals show Toledo OH discovered several new products think use Racers first Model Maglc Filler MM1Ol particular filler extremely light mixed Model Magic epoxy glue sands very well has excellent adhesion can topcoated variety ofpaints filler po max snPRODUCTS9163654700 CA 96007EICa o W e o SPECIALIZING IN ZENOA H/MALONEY QUALITY ENGINES H & K SUPERSTARTER MK II FITS ALL QUADRAS AND G-38 $2495 ENGINESKITS ZSNOAH u-23$12995MALONEY 100$1249SMODEL TECH PRE-PABRIcATEDKITS ZENOAH G-35 11495 ZENOAH 0-62 19995 72 CAP 21 $17995 CU5TOM 0-2916995ZENOAH 0-62 wlmuSer & ,osnt2249$877 50 IN JOSS STICK6995 CUSTOM G-380-40 Shod Block Poieta6295ROBINHOOD 804995 wlapring starter 18995 0-40 Shod Block CDI 69SS kits well suited MALONEY 100 ZENOAH 13-23 Esgiocs NEW ZENOAHG-82 YOU CAN PAVA WHOLE LOT MORE BUT YOU WONT GETA MORE POWERFUL LIGHTER WEIGHI EASIER STARTING OR BETTER QUAUTY 37 CI ENGINE ATAN V PRICE WEIGHS 51 LBS W/MUFFLER HP 8000 RPM ON 22 xB ZINGER NUFF SAID PflOPS IZINGERIADHESIVES 1808-10$ 8952 SLOW CA5595CB 1/ SCALE TAILWHEEL 1808-148952 oz FAST CA595NGK POWERPLUG 29 8-1510990 MIN EPOXY 900650AMSOIL 100-1 OIL 29 8-14109915 MIN EPOXY 9 oz650WORLD 5-18 FUTUBA 22 8-10119030 MIN EPOXY 9 oz8500-29 MOUNT 0-82 MOUNT Add $250 Postage asd Hoodliog order COD addilical $250Kits addCB SPINNERS 5750 br UPS salMC sow ascepled Prices subiecl chasge withoatsotice $1395 250 295 3295 1795 1795 -30% 160 Model Aviation wing area570 sq wingspan57in weight ready-to-go. 5A lbs FREE CONTROL-LINE CATALOG ENGINE PARTS FLYING LINES EPOXY-GLASS PROPS KITS S J&J SalesGo 709 Crescent Sunnyside WA 98944 509-837-5983 C Oou moo no Hoo Exo IO Picft Ships Boats Cors 4Topues/ wcrnds Trdo Exhibitors CIaiIotto mechondiso mart 2500 E Independence IIij. Charlotte flO e THANKSGIVING WEEKEND flowembe 9 30 * meet Ou Special Ouest WORLD WAR H FIGHTER ACE Robert S Johnson 028 Victories0 5th FIGHTER GROUP Display Inlormatton contact CAROLINA HOBBY EXPO 3452 ODELL SCHOOL RQCONCORD NC 28025 704-786-8373 approximately half weight anything else have seen filler can used companys glue MM1 11 suggest try lightweight fillets general filling Racing aircraft manufacturers address Model Magic Inc PO Box 19784 St Paul MN 85119 Another product found worked excep tionally well frozen elevator hinges made Micro Research Inc PO Box 277 Danbury CT 06813 occasions have replace worn damaged elevator hinges planes found after repair hinges some residual epoxy Hot Stuff innards restricted movement applying drop two material hinge bind completely eliminated addition material does remain liquid after applied dries leaves fuel-proof deposit hinge allows permanent freedom movement material also excellent bellcrank mounting bolt bushings pushrods used control elevator fuel shutoff have considerable amount trouble items hardware binding up after have use product seems eliminate binding penetrates actually deposits thin permanent coating dramatically re duces friction might want try product have make field repair elevator Racer have also found inexpensive fiberglassfilled propeller Scale Racing requires very little deflashing filing GY-4 prop J&J Sales sold pairs approximately $455 certainly bargain Ive used couple ofthem Scale Racers found have excellent per formance copied 1985 Nats winner Weve also discovered inexpensive source replacement cells GloBee Fireplug starting battery After several years use recharging batteries have tendency completely lose charge have found excellent replacement battery stock Sears stores Sears has line battery-operated recharge able hand tools use several Ni-Cd cells power sourcecells will fit right Fireplug case will however have make slight adjustment cells plus minus probes before using Nats preparation have good authority several competitors additional cylinderhead clearance going required races years Nats seems air temperature Lake Charles LA way up late Julywhen Nats scheduled recent series test flights 950 days 70% relative humidity found engine performance certainly dropped glow plug failure became problem raising head another 006 able minimize problem think mandatory engines used extremely hot weather thor oughly broken firstand should also have bench-run under high-temperature conditions before being flown competition Doing will eliminate lot problems Nats site As always comments solicited photos too John C Ballard 10102 Kimblewick Dr Louisville KY 40223 Tsunami Hunton Continued page 68 model shown photographs finished Black Baron epoxy system primer Two coats ofprimerwith alight wet-sanding between coats will well Use flat paint basic finish coat After coat dries well trim can applied felt-tip markers apply finish coat gloss clear Install elevators wire joiner plastic hinges Install pushrod elevator horn install bellerank bolted through wing certain controls well-centered move freely Cut pieces plastic hinge material serve landing gear mounts Bend 1/i6 m gear wire shape attach wheels mount assembly model Install tail wheel model will track straight ahead Mount tank plywood plate soft wire bolt engine Hook up fuel line will best run needle valve top side prevent its being damaged case nose-over landing Drill blind holes fuselage insert epoxy holes using plywood plate guide epoxy mounting bolts After epoxy has cured run nuts onto bolts slip plywood engine plane install nuts hold down plate Balance model point shown plans Use modeling clay necessary achieve balance initial flights add approximately 1 oz modeling clay outboard wing tip can removed become experienced flier Continued page 162 L Basic Constracrion Begirrrrers 107 Mis 4995 2 Basic Flight Training Begiorrers 65 Me 44 95 3 World Model Aearion 90 Mm 44 95 4 Oshkosh Ooerviess 55Mm 3995 3995 S Anpiarre Farrrries 30 Mis 6 US Scale MastershO Mis 419 rfnrdsjn Action 75 Mis 4995 K 8 HedgeHoppioVoll45Min 4195 9 WhchWavisUp70Mor 4795 Ill Hedge Hoppin Vol 1141 Mn 41 95 Rental DepoSIt Retal Price TapeK KRental Durationr 7 Days After DeliveryK K Panent Check Ill dassi MO Visa MC Card # & K K Fop Date Phone C C 0 0 s Asailable hr} Phorre K K Shippinq 3 75 Fsrei4n Carrada Add 111% Total K K Others 15111 Res Add 7 Tas K Academy Aviation R & D PO Box 277 K Hazel Crest IL 60429 335-0776 K October 1 986161 3rd Pnnuol STPTIC SHOW & SWPP SHOP
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/10
Page Numbers: 65, 160, 161
Control Line Racing John Ballard HALF-A MOUSE RACING have attended several regional AMA Racing events Midwest area have noticed general upswing participant level Mouse Racing Ohio area seems hotbed activity especially around annual Control Line con tests both Dayton Cleveland trick have noticed seems bring ultimate power little 049 engines selection rework propel ler recent contest found propellers no less six different manufacturers little engines used racers particular day popular ones seemed Tornado nylon Cox wide-paddle racing propeller Another favorite economically priced custom made J&J Sales 709 Crescent Sunnyside WA 98944 best line seems RH-4A 5 x 4 seems work well events can get two fiberglass-filled props just under three bucks require very little deflashing file work bring little engines life also noticed wide variety styles aircraft photographed three used Mouse Racing also some instances Scale Racing secret airplanes sure have enough tail area aircraft engine overly nose-heavy have sturdy landing gear well-mounted hard landings variety surfaces some areas little Mouse Racers run rolled dirt weathered asphalt parking lots sometimes short-cut grass Filtering contest fuel couple recent contests have several competitors lean engine runs approximately halfway through tank have found after race fuel filter almost completely clogged assorted foreign matter Careful investigation found Racing events except Mouse run 10%nitro fuel supplied contest management two gallon jugs fuel sitting open around contest circle Unfor tunately after running three four events jugs gas jugs contain tremendous amount dirt deposited competitors fuel bulbs well various crud kicked up prop wash Several competitors have taken transferring fuel contest jug separate container has filter contained bottle fuel removed bottle thereby pre-filtered before being put airplanes tank consequently initial dirt crud contest fuel jugs never goes planes tank After couple dirty-fuel problems recent meets considerable discussion about possibility fabricating filter arrangement mounted cap screwed onto Three 1/aA Mouse Racersall distinctively individual designs fly very well gallon fuel jug fuel removed thatcountry attempt get some degree jug pre-filtered would least minimizecollaboration competitors traveling problem dirt contamination whichsurrounding states could use same equipment produce erratic engine performanceto enter modifying tank moving engine making completely separate airframe would meet someone elses local rule restrictions am enclosing Southwest Control Line Association Sport Race rules Continued natee 160 Sport Racing Recently have comparing rules Sport Racing used various parts October 1986 65 competitor tueling up nis mumbl filtering contest-supplied fuel another container get rid possible dirt contamination Some equipment needed heavy competitor CL Racing Varying mospheric conditions race sites impact engine performance hence need variety props glow plugs cylinder heads achieve maxi performance Southwest Control Line Aasociation Formula Unlimlted1986/i987 Official Rules AMA Rat Race rules apply except intent race race easily scalelike models full-sized racing machine Model Reqoleemeats Wins390sq minimum 360 sq biplanes Minimum thickness 15% chord except last 2 wing tip Also see note below PoseProfile Muat appropriate dimensions approximate appearance original racer Note Kits such Buster Shoestring Cosmic Wind within intent role Models whieh appear comply role upon radimentary inspection need checked except iss case dispute Cheelt cowls encouraged bist required may extend 50% root chord No outboard sttcmptto cowl engine will allowed Minimum two-wheel landing gear required model ROG Models shall gaily painted hut oced replica scalelike Contrasting canopy required MotorAny production sr variable-area cas Ise venturi spi chrome used inte capabilities adequate spinner may used Tank2 maximum od fill lines no pressure fills allowed pressure fuel systems allowed Tank must mounted outboard side Lines018 stranded 60 6 external connectors Pull test45 lb Specially Items Shut-offsAllowed required Hot glovesNot allowed FuelContest-supplied 10% nitro maximum PropAny commercially-availshle non-glass/epoxy carbon fiber prop sanded blade RacesTwo back-to-hack 70-lap qualifications should ran prior 140-lap feature pit stop prelims two feature AMA race safety rules effect GATOR FLEA 40 45 Motors framed & sheeted tail feathers preassembled balsa fuselage balsa veneered wings details other Zimbaliwe Model Products kits call write Full color deluxe catalog -$100 J ZIM PRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 615 482-6188 flight during iingle flight Unlike break two-cycle changei werent predictable therefore proved impossible either eliminate accommodate instance classic run-stabilizers muffler pressure uniflow tankwere no value would run muffler pres sure would get progressively richerand rougher runningthroughout flight uniflow made some progress through use chickenhopper tank Imitation however success wasnt repeated new ship addition length engine run varied much given amount fuel seri ously considering use timed shutoff insure against overruns Four-strokers like run best-power mix ture Only limited speed control available through needle settings wont run faster best-power setting cant twostroke know richen nee dle power drops drastically small rpm changes plus run gets ragged Youll have learn control speed line tension juggling props line lengths Enya very happy 11- 12-inch prop will run well up 13 x 5 13 x 16 al though must cautious needle avoid overheating Enys has plenty power full 70-foot lines necessary Guys gals theres lot potential Im really disappointed either manufacturers myself havent yet found key consistency will make Stunt engine future break code let know huh Ted Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 64 although superior results achieved after five-minute cure-time Slip-It really does job Old news cleaning out desk files found interesting Control Line Speed article late Forties thought might enjoy reading props balanced particular application Description Movo M31 designed research department famous Italian Movo diesel engine model aircraft companyprobably largest countryoffers number points interest Speed fliers highshoulder-wing layout departure usual low-wing mid-wing layout Speed making simplicity Undercarriage drop-off type using single-prong fixing centered guide over landing skid Ver sions also flown fixed streamlined undercarriage rig have clocked over 80 mph 5cc engine Construction mainly hardwood poplar similar woods being used balsa used fairings An innovation seen fixing elevators small cabinet hinges employed screwed hardwood normal way propeller walnut may excite comment both account its wide almost paddle blades its deliberate imbalance achieved letting small block lead blade action appears give flywheel effect claimed engine stands up known Several Italian designs have ever featured curious departure M3 1 designed use englnes 5cc 10cc either petrol diesel seems particularly suited 5cc glow-plug engines such Sportsman McCoy mainplane designed removal access control arrangements electrics ease transport Note also set positive incidence nsions Overall length27 wingspan25 root chord5 tailplane spanl 1 allup weightapproximately 2 lb powerS cc10cc petrol diesel speedup 110 mph according engine used Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 65 attempt define scalelike resemblance full-size racing aircraft have taken additional step carefully writing englne require ments eliminate high-performance units still including readily-available engines can found quality hobby shops want read rules comment New products During recent Weak Signals show Toledo OH discovered several new products think use Racers first Model Maglc Filler MM1Ol particular filler extremely light mixed Model Magic epoxy glue sands very well has excellent adhesion can topcoated variety ofpaints filler po max snPRODUCTS9163654700 CA 96007EICa o W e o SPECIALIZING IN ZENOA H/MALONEY QUALITY ENGINES H & K SUPERSTARTER MK II FITS ALL QUADRAS AND G-38 $2495 ENGINESKITS ZSNOAH u-23$12995MALONEY 100$1249SMODEL TECH PRE-PABRIcATEDKITS ZENOAH G-35 11495 ZENOAH 0-62 19995 72 CAP 21 $17995 CU5TOM 0-2916995ZENOAH 0-62 wlmuSer & ,osnt2249$877 50 IN JOSS STICK6995 CUSTOM G-380-40 Shod Block Poieta6295ROBINHOOD 804995 wlapring starter 18995 0-40 Shod Block CDI 69SS kits well suited MALONEY 100 ZENOAH 13-23 Esgiocs NEW ZENOAHG-82 YOU CAN PAVA WHOLE LOT MORE BUT YOU WONT GETA MORE POWERFUL LIGHTER WEIGHI EASIER STARTING OR BETTER QUAUTY 37 CI ENGINE ATAN V PRICE WEIGHS 51 LBS W/MUFFLER HP 8000 RPM ON 22 xB ZINGER NUFF SAID PflOPS IZINGERIADHESIVES 1808-10$ 8952 SLOW CA5595CB 1/ SCALE TAILWHEEL 1808-148952 oz FAST CA595NGK POWERPLUG 29 8-1510990 MIN EPOXY 900650AMSOIL 100-1 OIL 29 8-14109915 MIN EPOXY 9 oz650WORLD 5-18 FUTUBA 22 8-10119030 MIN EPOXY 9 oz8500-29 MOUNT 0-82 MOUNT Add $250 Postage asd Hoodliog order COD addilical $250Kits addCB SPINNERS 5750 br UPS salMC sow ascepled Prices subiecl chasge withoatsotice $1395 250 295 3295 1795 1795 -30% 160 Model Aviation wing area570 sq wingspan57in weight ready-to-go. 5A lbs FREE CONTROL-LINE CATALOG ENGINE PARTS FLYING LINES EPOXY-GLASS PROPS KITS S J&J SalesGo 709 Crescent Sunnyside WA 98944 509-837-5983 C Oou moo no Hoo Exo IO Picft Ships Boats Cors 4Topues/ wcrnds Trdo Exhibitors CIaiIotto mechondiso mart 2500 E Independence IIij. Charlotte flO e THANKSGIVING WEEKEND flowembe 9 30 * meet Ou Special Ouest WORLD WAR H FIGHTER ACE Robert S Johnson 028 Victories0 5th FIGHTER GROUP Display Inlormatton contact CAROLINA HOBBY EXPO 3452 ODELL SCHOOL RQCONCORD NC 28025 704-786-8373 approximately half weight anything else have seen filler can used companys glue MM1 11 suggest try lightweight fillets general filling Racing aircraft manufacturers address Model Magic Inc PO Box 19784 St Paul MN 85119 Another product found worked excep tionally well frozen elevator hinges made Micro Research Inc PO Box 277 Danbury CT 06813 occasions have replace worn damaged elevator hinges planes found after repair hinges some residual epoxy Hot Stuff innards restricted movement applying drop two material hinge bind completely eliminated addition material does remain liquid after applied dries leaves fuel-proof deposit hinge allows permanent freedom movement material also excellent bellcrank mounting bolt bushings pushrods used control elevator fuel shutoff have considerable amount trouble items hardware binding up after have use product seems eliminate binding penetrates actually deposits thin permanent coating dramatically re duces friction might want try product have make field repair elevator Racer have also found inexpensive fiberglassfilled propeller Scale Racing requires very little deflashing filing GY-4 prop J&J Sales sold pairs approximately $455 certainly bargain Ive used couple ofthem Scale Racers found have excellent per formance copied 1985 Nats winner Weve also discovered inexpensive source replacement cells GloBee Fireplug starting battery After several years use recharging batteries have tendency completely lose charge have found excellent replacement battery stock Sears stores Sears has line battery-operated recharge able hand tools use several Ni-Cd cells power sourcecells will fit right Fireplug case will however have make slight adjustment cells plus minus probes before using Nats preparation have good authority several competitors additional cylinderhead clearance going required races years Nats seems air temperature Lake Charles LA way up late Julywhen Nats scheduled recent series test flights 950 days 70% relative humidity found engine performance certainly dropped glow plug failure became problem raising head another 006 able minimize problem think mandatory engines used extremely hot weather thor oughly broken firstand should also have bench-run under high-temperature conditions before being flown competition Doing will eliminate lot problems Nats site As always comments solicited photos too John C Ballard 10102 Kimblewick Dr Louisville KY 40223 Tsunami Hunton Continued page 68 model shown photographs finished Black Baron epoxy system primer Two coats ofprimerwith alight wet-sanding between coats will well Use flat paint basic finish coat After coat dries well trim can applied felt-tip markers apply finish coat gloss clear Install elevators wire joiner plastic hinges Install pushrod elevator horn install bellerank bolted through wing certain controls well-centered move freely Cut pieces plastic hinge material serve landing gear mounts Bend 1/i6 m gear wire shape attach wheels mount assembly model Install tail wheel model will track straight ahead Mount tank plywood plate soft wire bolt engine Hook up fuel line will best run needle valve top side prevent its being damaged case nose-over landing Drill blind holes fuselage insert epoxy holes using plywood plate guide epoxy mounting bolts After epoxy has cured run nuts onto bolts slip plywood engine plane install nuts hold down plate Balance model point shown plans Use modeling clay necessary achieve balance initial flights add approximately 1 oz modeling clay outboard wing tip can removed become experienced flier Continued page 162 L Basic Constracrion Begirrrrers 107 Mis 4995 2 Basic Flight Training Begiorrers 65 Me 44 95 3 World Model Aearion 90 Mm 44 95 4 Oshkosh Ooerviess 55Mm 3995 3995 S Anpiarre Farrrries 30 Mis 6 US Scale MastershO Mis 419 rfnrdsjn Action 75 Mis 4995 K 8 HedgeHoppioVoll45Min 4195 9 WhchWavisUp70Mor 4795 Ill Hedge Hoppin Vol 1141 Mn 41 95 Rental DepoSIt Retal Price TapeK KRental Durationr 7 Days After DeliveryK K Panent Check Ill dassi MO Visa MC Card # & K K Fop Date Phone C C 0 0 s Asailable hr} Phorre K K Shippinq 3 75 Fsrei4n Carrada Add 111% Total K K Others 15111 Res Add 7 Tas K Academy Aviation R & D PO Box 277 K Hazel Crest IL 60429 335-0776 K October 1 986161 3rd Pnnuol STPTIC SHOW & SWPP SHOP
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/10
Page Numbers: 65, 160, 161
Control Line Racing John Ballard HALF-A MOUSE RACING have attended several regional AMA Racing events Midwest area have noticed general upswing participant level Mouse Racing Ohio area seems hotbed activity especially around annual Control Line con tests both Dayton Cleveland trick have noticed seems bring ultimate power little 049 engines selection rework propel ler recent contest found propellers no less six different manufacturers little engines used racers particular day popular ones seemed Tornado nylon Cox wide-paddle racing propeller Another favorite economically priced custom made J&J Sales 709 Crescent Sunnyside WA 98944 best line seems RH-4A 5 x 4 seems work well events can get two fiberglass-filled props just under three bucks require very little deflashing file work bring little engines life also noticed wide variety styles aircraft photographed three used Mouse Racing also some instances Scale Racing secret airplanes sure have enough tail area aircraft engine overly nose-heavy have sturdy landing gear well-mounted hard landings variety surfaces some areas little Mouse Racers run rolled dirt weathered asphalt parking lots sometimes short-cut grass Filtering contest fuel couple recent contests have several competitors lean engine runs approximately halfway through tank have found after race fuel filter almost completely clogged assorted foreign matter Careful investigation found Racing events except Mouse run 10%nitro fuel supplied contest management two gallon jugs fuel sitting open around contest circle Unfor tunately after running three four events jugs gas jugs contain tremendous amount dirt deposited competitors fuel bulbs well various crud kicked up prop wash Several competitors have taken transferring fuel contest jug separate container has filter contained bottle fuel removed bottle thereby pre-filtered before being put airplanes tank consequently initial dirt crud contest fuel jugs never goes planes tank After couple dirty-fuel problems recent meets considerable discussion about possibility fabricating filter arrangement mounted cap screwed onto Three 1/aA Mouse Racersall distinctively individual designs fly very well gallon fuel jug fuel removed thatcountry attempt get some degree jug pre-filtered would least minimizecollaboration competitors traveling problem dirt contamination whichsurrounding states could use same equipment produce erratic engine performanceto enter modifying tank moving engine making completely separate airframe would meet someone elses local rule restrictions am enclosing Southwest Control Line Association Sport Race rules Continued natee 160 Sport Racing Recently have comparing rules Sport Racing used various parts October 1986 65 competitor tueling up nis mumbl filtering contest-supplied fuel another container get rid possible dirt contamination Some equipment needed heavy competitor CL Racing Varying mospheric conditions race sites impact engine performance hence need variety props glow plugs cylinder heads achieve maxi performance Southwest Control Line Aasociation Formula Unlimlted1986/i987 Official Rules AMA Rat Race rules apply except intent race race easily scalelike models full-sized racing machine Model Reqoleemeats Wins390sq minimum 360 sq biplanes Minimum thickness 15% chord except last 2 wing tip Also see note below PoseProfile Muat appropriate dimensions approximate appearance original racer Note Kits such Buster Shoestring Cosmic Wind within intent role Models whieh appear comply role upon radimentary inspection need checked except iss case dispute Cheelt cowls encouraged bist required may extend 50% root chord No outboard sttcmptto cowl engine will allowed Minimum two-wheel landing gear required model ROG Models shall gaily painted hut oced replica scalelike Contrasting canopy required MotorAny production sr variable-area cas Ise venturi spi chrome used inte capabilities adequate spinner may used Tank2 maximum od fill lines no pressure fills allowed pressure fuel systems allowed Tank must mounted outboard side Lines018 stranded 60 6 external connectors Pull test45 lb Specially Items Shut-offsAllowed required Hot glovesNot allowed FuelContest-supplied 10% nitro maximum PropAny commercially-availshle non-glass/epoxy carbon fiber prop sanded blade RacesTwo back-to-hack 70-lap qualifications should ran prior 140-lap feature pit stop prelims two feature AMA race safety rules effect GATOR FLEA 40 45 Motors framed & sheeted tail feathers preassembled balsa fuselage balsa veneered wings details other Zimbaliwe Model Products kits call write Full color deluxe catalog -$100 J ZIM PRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 615 482-6188 flight during iingle flight Unlike break two-cycle changei werent predictable therefore proved impossible either eliminate accommodate instance classic run-stabilizers muffler pressure uniflow tankwere no value would run muffler pres sure would get progressively richerand rougher runningthroughout flight uniflow made some progress through use chickenhopper tank Imitation however success wasnt repeated new ship addition length engine run varied much given amount fuel seri ously considering use timed shutoff insure against overruns Four-strokers like run best-power mix ture Only limited speed control available through needle settings wont run faster best-power setting cant twostroke know richen nee dle power drops drastically small rpm changes plus run gets ragged Youll have learn control speed line tension juggling props line lengths Enya very happy 11- 12-inch prop will run well up 13 x 5 13 x 16 al though must cautious needle avoid overheating Enys has plenty power full 70-foot lines necessary Guys gals theres lot potential Im really disappointed either manufacturers myself havent yet found key consistency will make Stunt engine future break code let know huh Ted Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 64 although superior results achieved after five-minute cure-time Slip-It really does job Old news cleaning out desk files found interesting Control Line Speed article late Forties thought might enjoy reading props balanced particular application Description Movo M31 designed research department famous Italian Movo diesel engine model aircraft companyprobably largest countryoffers number points interest Speed fliers highshoulder-wing layout departure usual low-wing mid-wing layout Speed making simplicity Undercarriage drop-off type using single-prong fixing centered guide over landing skid Ver sions also flown fixed streamlined undercarriage rig have clocked over 80 mph 5cc engine Construction mainly hardwood poplar similar woods being used balsa used fairings An innovation seen fixing elevators small cabinet hinges employed screwed hardwood normal way propeller walnut may excite comment both account its wide almost paddle blades its deliberate imbalance achieved letting small block lead blade action appears give flywheel effect claimed engine stands up known Several Italian designs have ever featured curious departure M3 1 designed use englnes 5cc 10cc either petrol diesel seems particularly suited 5cc glow-plug engines such Sportsman McCoy mainplane designed removal access control arrangements electrics ease transport Note also set positive incidence nsions Overall length27 wingspan25 root chord5 tailplane spanl 1 allup weightapproximately 2 lb powerS cc10cc petrol diesel speedup 110 mph according engine used Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 65 attempt define scalelike resemblance full-size racing aircraft have taken additional step carefully writing englne require ments eliminate high-performance units still including readily-available engines can found quality hobby shops want read rules comment New products During recent Weak Signals show Toledo OH discovered several new products think use Racers first Model Maglc Filler MM1Ol particular filler extremely 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