Control Line Scale Bill Boss RULES never-ending source discussion Just think understand fully someone comes along some questions ideas put back square Such case several questions posed recent letter Bill Michaels Newport News VA As matter fact several letters passed between Bill also Dave Platt Scale Contest Board chairman effort arrive some reasonable answers Bills questions ideas ideas questions posed Bill mostly related documentation scale operat ing features idea Scale model C-47 towing troop glider prototype did during WW II some questions could answered after reviewing rule book some could answered directly positively may need further consideration Scale Contest Boardor possibly can submitted form rules proposal next ruleschange cycle 1990-9 1 very important things discussion pointed out Scale modelers should aware rules specific Scale event found under event category ie Control Line Radio Control etc rule book must remember rules under Scale General pertain Scale events Unified Scale Judging Regula tions pertain CL Precision Free Flight Outdoor Gas Scale events Sport Scale events Now stage has set lets get some Bills questions answers pro vided As noted above questions Bill based Scale project would have C-47 towing troop glider basic questions 1 Would second person allowed circle pilot glider attached powered model either beginning official flight flight operation after 10 laps have flown 2 much andwhat type documentation required prove flight operation features present 3 responsible proof particu lar plane did particular flight maneuver operation contestant CD/Event Director 4 Does towed object ie troop glider Bill Michaels case sailplane banner have presented along flying model appropriate documentation static judging answer first question found basic rules specific CL Scale event rather found Scale General rules under Para 4 Scale Builder-Flier Rule rule simply states builder flier Scale model shall same person no team entries permitted would deny use second person circle acting pilot glider might ask cant glider towed released much like drop bombs fuel tanks nothing rules prohibiting tow release operation glider would think safety might consideration denying type flight operation especially number spectators glider drop location flight could controlled well bomb fuel tank drop other hand towing glider releasing would incomplete flight opera tion would therefore awarded very mini mal pointsor perhaps answer second question lies fact nothing rules ad dresses either generally specifically flight operations shall proven appears amount information form may used contestant prove prototype did specific maneuver flight opera tion no requirement include data within data page-limit such imposed Sport Scale static judging leads note contests including Nats flight judges ask for/require contestants prove proto type has modeled did fact have operating flaps retracting gear bomb drop fuel tank drop etc appears rely judges know operating features planes model according rules responsibility contestant CD Event Director prove aspects models operation both statically flight also appears last statement has given us answer third question fourth question prompted rule states nothing may added model time static judging official flight except flying propeller etc interpretation rule Dave Platt would apply towing object glider banner etc towline system object towed must presented Continued page 156 photos profile Scale models taken atthe 36th National Model Airplane Show Mike Weishans Ferndaie Mi held Cleveland OH back March year appears CL profile Scale becoming popular evidenced bythe fact thatthis show competition category MIkes SE-5A L first-place winner Sorryto say Mike didnt include information pertaining Grumman F6F Hellcat British colors R September 1987 71 Grate-Shapes name ofa new series uniquely shaped sanding blocks available Bell Rock industries SRI designed save time effort during model building details Including order some column yIf1ars Limited Edition ectors Issue Capture action excitement planes pilots years NATS beautiful 14 page full color 12 xl 8 commemorative 1988 calendarl ORDER NOWmonly $995 Before thisLII~ZIIoLShipping & handling LIMITED EDITIONtWJ$2 50 first calendar Collectors Calendar sold ESSIVE IMAGE STUDIOS $100 ea addtl OFFICIAL Photographers AMA NATS 6818 Odana Road Madison WI 53719 608 833-9490 Mount tank connect tubes required choose use uniflow system discussed last month hook up see pictures ie uniflow pipe connected fuse-mounted filler tube overflow tube capped piece ofsealed tubing cap will removed fill tank replaced Final weight modified Twister can anywhere 35 40 oz Mine came out 38 balanced between three-quarters inch forward spot shown plan CG using Merco 40 spinner muffler OS 40 stock muffler choose use longer tail moreforward CG will provide sedate first flight positive line tension Very little wing tip ballast necessary profile since weight engine tank controls outboard centerline forgot cut wing tip remove some ballast would start out add flight tests show necessary pick model up crankshaft tail outboard wing should drop softly ground Betcha does See field Ted Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 along subject model unit static judging Proper documentation model towing system towed object must provided within specified number pages allowable data Please note rule interpretation personal interpretation Dave has indicated Michacls need further official consideration question Michaels should ask full Scale Contest Board interpretation would like close discussion rules two thoughts First reminder members Scale Contest Board have already cast Final Vote current set rules-change proposals Second have particular section rules believe needs discussion column would too glad hear Something newfrom Bell Rock Industries BRI helps make building easier its Grate-Shapes Weight-Mates GreatShapes series sanding blocks about 10 long number shapes thatwill fit almost model sanding chores silicon carbide grit sanding tools made work surfaces suitable shaping round flat square V concave surfaces offered number sizes shape style sanding tools excellent doing much rough sanding such parts leading trailing edges wings tall surfaces long straight edges word caution offered BRI recommend tools used balsawood foam other soft materials recommended use hard gummy woods metal materials will greatly shorten useful lives Prices Grate-Shapes range $495 set three squares sized $2195 six-pack combination other item mentioned Weight-Mates four- six-inch canvas-like bags filled lead shot sand weigh approx imately five pounds can used hold model parts firmly place during construction bags can also used tie-downs model during transportation bags come five pack sell $695 complete detalls sizes shapes pricing write BRI 6486 Hwy 179Suite 108 Sedona AZ 86336 Contest activity September 20 1987 Garden State Circle Burners GSCB will hosting its annual Bendix/Teterboro Scale rally Precision Sport Profile classes being offered awards form trophies merchandise fifth place event George Gaydos CD hoping years entries wlll surpass 23 last year meet held Bendix Co parking lot adjacent west side Teterboro airport all-blacktop parking lot makes good Scale flying AMA rules apply Precision Sport classes Profile event will flown according GSCBs own rules full contest details copy Profile Scale rules write G Gaydos 8 Dapp Court Elmwood Park NJ 07407 Please send correspondenceespecially photosrelating CL Scale Bill Boss 7706 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 72 envelope SASE address given end column Another hot item related Speed upcoming -scale NHRA National Hot Rod Association drag-racing funny cars Since Texas hotbed racing activity Southwest full-size racing cars well model cars recently opportunity work some wild little machines speeds attained model cars reach over 100 mph Some technical notes concerning model cars follows frame constructed aircraft-grade tubular steel heli-arc welded rigid built-in roll cage beautiful hand-laid fiberglass body covers frame sold ready paint racing decor centrifugal clutch drive traln permits easy starting engine smooth idling fast acceleration Dual inboard rear disc brakes combined real working drag parachute provide means slowing down after fast run down track several types englnes used cars engine used manufacturer cars months photos Zenoah 140 two-cycle chromed cylinder bore engines have plenty space cylinder experiment port timing engine coupled rear wheels fully enclosed three-stage gearbox Different gear ratios available rear drive axle participation model racing events averages 25 30 entrants weekend race track Its very exciting informa tion mail SASE Discount RYC Hobbies 605 South Sherman St Richardson TX 75081 telephone number 214 669-3705 Gene Hempel 301N YaleDr Garland TX 75042 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 73 engines will dominant force Nationals since seem overpower almost K&B OS presently existence Slow Rat times averaged under six minutes good first major meet 87 Midwest season Engine modification to K&B 15 am Continued page 158 156 Model Aviation HOBBYPOXY TRUE TM-PART EPOXY PAINTS 16 COLORS R ER EPOXY GLUES FOUR FORMULAS 5-MIN 1V 45-MIN FAST FILL GRAIN FILLER QUICK-PREP POLYESTER RESIN FREE COLOR CARD AND BROCHURE HOWfPOXY DIVISION P116 Pwini Company Inc 36 Pine Sired Rocieway NJ 07666
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/09
Page Numbers: 71, 156
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/09
Page Numbers: 71, 156
Control Line Scale Bill Boss RULES never-ending source discussion Just think understand fully someone comes along some questions ideas put back square Such case several questions posed recent letter Bill Michaels Newport News VA As matter fact several letters passed between Bill also Dave Platt Scale Contest Board chairman effort arrive some reasonable answers Bills questions ideas ideas questions posed Bill mostly related documentation scale operat ing features idea Scale model C-47 towing troop glider prototype did during WW II some questions could answered after reviewing rule book some could answered directly positively may need further consideration Scale Contest Boardor possibly can submitted form rules proposal next ruleschange cycle 1990-9 1 very important things discussion pointed out Scale modelers should aware rules specific Scale event found under event category ie Control Line Radio Control etc rule book must remember rules under Scale General pertain Scale events Unified Scale Judging Regula tions pertain CL Precision Free Flight Outdoor Gas Scale events Sport Scale events Now stage has set lets get some Bills questions answers pro vided As noted above questions Bill based Scale project would have C-47 towing troop glider basic questions 1 Would second person allowed circle pilot glider attached powered model either beginning official flight flight operation after 10 laps have flown 2 much andwhat type documentation required prove flight operation features present 3 responsible proof particu lar plane did particular flight maneuver operation contestant CD/Event Director 4 Does towed object ie troop glider Bill Michaels case sailplane banner have presented along flying model appropriate documentation static judging answer first question found basic rules specific CL Scale event rather found Scale General rules under Para 4 Scale Builder-Flier Rule rule simply states builder flier Scale model shall same person no team entries permitted would deny use second person circle acting pilot glider might ask cant glider towed released much like drop bombs fuel tanks nothing rules prohibiting tow release operation glider would think safety might consideration denying type flight operation especially number spectators glider drop location flight could controlled well bomb fuel tank drop other hand towing glider releasing would incomplete flight opera tion would therefore awarded very mini mal pointsor perhaps answer second question lies fact nothing rules ad dresses either generally specifically flight operations shall proven appears amount information form may used contestant prove prototype did specific maneuver flight opera tion no requirement include data within data page-limit such imposed Sport Scale static judging leads note contests including Nats flight judges ask for/require contestants prove proto type has modeled did fact have operating flaps retracting gear bomb drop fuel tank drop etc appears rely judges know operating features planes model according rules responsibility contestant CD Event Director prove aspects models operation both statically flight also appears last statement has given us answer third question fourth question prompted rule states nothing may added model time static judging official flight except flying propeller etc interpretation rule Dave Platt would apply towing object glider banner etc towline system object towed must presented Continued page 156 photos profile Scale models taken atthe 36th National Model Airplane Show Mike Weishans Ferndaie Mi held Cleveland OH back March year appears CL profile Scale becoming popular evidenced bythe fact thatthis show competition category MIkes SE-5A L first-place winner Sorryto say Mike didnt include information pertaining Grumman F6F Hellcat British colors R September 1987 71 Grate-Shapes name ofa new series uniquely shaped sanding blocks available Bell Rock industries SRI designed save time effort during model building details Including order some column yIf1ars Limited Edition ectors Issue Capture action excitement planes pilots years NATS beautiful 14 page full color 12 xl 8 commemorative 1988 calendarl ORDER NOWmonly $995 Before thisLII~ZIIoLShipping & handling LIMITED EDITIONtWJ$2 50 first calendar Collectors Calendar sold ESSIVE IMAGE STUDIOS $100 ea addtl OFFICIAL Photographers AMA NATS 6818 Odana Road Madison WI 53719 608 833-9490 Mount tank connect tubes required choose use uniflow system discussed last month hook up see pictures ie uniflow pipe connected fuse-mounted filler tube overflow tube capped piece ofsealed tubing cap will removed fill tank replaced Final weight modified Twister can anywhere 35 40 oz Mine came out 38 balanced between three-quarters inch forward spot shown plan CG using Merco 40 spinner muffler OS 40 stock muffler choose use longer tail moreforward CG will provide sedate first flight positive line tension Very little wing tip ballast necessary profile since weight engine tank controls outboard centerline forgot cut wing tip remove some ballast would start out add flight tests show necessary pick model up crankshaft tail outboard wing should drop softly ground Betcha does See field Ted Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 along subject model unit static judging Proper documentation model towing system towed object must provided within specified number pages allowable data Please note rule interpretation personal interpretation Dave has indicated Michacls need further official consideration question Michaels should ask full Scale Contest Board interpretation would like close discussion rules two thoughts First reminder members Scale Contest Board have already cast Final Vote current set rules-change proposals Second have particular section rules believe needs discussion column would too glad hear Something newfrom Bell Rock Industries BRI helps make building easier its Grate-Shapes Weight-Mates GreatShapes series sanding blocks about 10 long number shapes thatwill fit almost model sanding chores silicon carbide grit sanding tools made work surfaces suitable shaping round flat square V concave surfaces offered number sizes shape style sanding tools excellent doing much rough sanding such parts leading trailing edges wings tall surfaces long straight edges word caution offered BRI recommend tools used balsawood foam other soft materials recommended use hard gummy woods metal materials will greatly shorten useful lives Prices Grate-Shapes range $495 set three squares sized $2195 six-pack combination other item mentioned Weight-Mates four- six-inch canvas-like bags filled lead shot sand weigh approx imately five pounds can used hold model parts firmly place during construction bags can also used tie-downs model during transportation bags come five pack sell $695 complete detalls sizes shapes pricing write BRI 6486 Hwy 179Suite 108 Sedona AZ 86336 Contest activity September 20 1987 Garden State Circle Burners GSCB will hosting its annual Bendix/Teterboro Scale rally Precision Sport Profile classes being offered awards form trophies merchandise fifth place event George Gaydos CD hoping years entries wlll surpass 23 last year meet held Bendix Co parking lot adjacent west side Teterboro airport all-blacktop parking lot makes good Scale flying AMA rules apply Precision Sport classes Profile event will flown according GSCBs own rules full contest details copy Profile Scale rules write G Gaydos 8 Dapp Court Elmwood Park NJ 07407 Please send correspondenceespecially photosrelating CL Scale Bill Boss 7706 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 72 envelope SASE address given end column Another hot item related Speed upcoming -scale NHRA National Hot Rod Association drag-racing funny cars Since Texas hotbed racing activity Southwest full-size racing cars well model cars recently opportunity work some wild little machines speeds attained model cars reach over 100 mph Some technical notes concerning model cars follows frame constructed aircraft-grade tubular steel heli-arc welded rigid built-in roll cage beautiful hand-laid fiberglass body covers frame sold ready paint racing decor centrifugal clutch drive traln permits easy starting engine smooth idling fast acceleration Dual inboard rear disc brakes combined real working drag parachute provide means slowing down after fast run down track several types englnes used cars engine used manufacturer cars months photos Zenoah 140 two-cycle chromed cylinder bore engines have plenty space cylinder experiment port timing engine coupled rear wheels fully enclosed three-stage gearbox Different gear ratios available rear drive axle participation model racing events averages 25 30 entrants weekend race track Its very exciting informa tion mail SASE Discount RYC Hobbies 605 South Sherman St Richardson TX 75081 telephone number 214 669-3705 Gene Hempel 301N YaleDr Garland TX 75042 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 73 engines will dominant force Nationals since seem overpower almost K&B OS presently existence Slow Rat times averaged under six minutes good first major meet 87 Midwest season Engine modification to K&B 15 am Continued page 158 156 Model Aviation HOBBYPOXY TRUE TM-PART EPOXY PAINTS 16 COLORS R ER EPOXY GLUES FOUR FORMULAS 5-MIN 1V 45-MIN FAST FILL GRAIN FILLER QUICK-PREP POLYESTER RESIN FREE COLOR CARD AND BROCHURE HOWfPOXY DIVISION P116 Pwini Company Inc 36 Pine Sired Rocieway NJ 07666
