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Control Line: Scale

Author: B. Boss


Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
Page Numbers: 60, 166, 167

CRAFTSMANSHIP items models judged entered Scale events CL RC FF also probably difficult subjective perhapsleast understood areas Scale judg ing process point brought out quite clearly least columnist recent arti cle National Association Scale Aero modelers NASA President John Guenther appeared organizations latest newsletter January-February 1988 Johns commentary quite lengthy seems have prompted least part problems encountered involved judg ing models Craftsmanship category re cent Scale Masters Championships cant go what John say article due own column space limitations would least like cover what interpret heart what John say about craftsmanship relates other two areas static judgingie Accuracy Outline Finish Color Markings John indicated craftsmanship cannot thought entity unto itself area static judging must looked terms other two Accuracy Outline Color Markings example model presented static judging has outline does conform three-views presented should entry downgraded Accuracy Outline alone should entry also downgraded Craftsmanship area would seem entrant would/should downgraded Accuracy Outline what about Craftsmanship Isnt modelers failure follow accuracy three-view outline somewhat reflection level craftsman ship applied particular model therefore doesnt deserve downgraded Craftsmanship also same type analogy might also apply area Finish Color Markings modeler applies insignia model very accurate colors some reason makes size obviously too large too small would expect downgrade improper size under category Finish Color Mark ings again what about craftsmanship pect modelers work two pictures submitted Mike Weishans Michigan State Championships September 1987 Left great looking A-la Warthog Bill Logan London Ont Canada done European color scheme second Sport Scale event Right Mike Weishans Stinson SR-9 won first place Sport Scale modified Sterling Models kit scale 1% foot 60 Model Aviation Control Lne Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 Illustrated some possible methods concealing fuel tank filler tubes various CL Scale aircraft ideas prompted note Kevin Fruewirth Omaha NE wanted achieve short having make whole section engine cowl removable Continued page 166 C-47 USAF colors complete invasion stripes work Bill Hibbits Tucson AZ Two Fox 36 engines carry 1-in-scale 96in-span model 14 lb Plc Bill Oldham PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI FihergI~ "vlings Canopies AvailableJets too Plans sent Post-Paid within uSA Send 5O Full Catalog Alt BalsaPlans RK-20 RK-740 Ducted Fans Phantom 35 span $1000 Viggan32 span $1000 ____________________________________________F-15 30 span $1000 Order FromPlan canopy $1500 Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr516-234-5038 LSF Level V/Vennerholm Continued page 163 hours two minutes remained get voucher signed let Brett Elliott complete photographic ef forts As postscript story am very pleased report two weeks later same site Royes Salmon Jackie McBride also Oak Ridge TN flew eight-hour tasks Level V Jack Koontz successfully flew Level IV fourhour task owe big debt gratitude people have helped achieve Level V am pleased share experien ces perhaps encourage some out continue until have Level V also seems once someone com pletes difficult task others become en couraged try real spirit modeling still look forward eight-hour flight perhaps some experiences may help pre pare day climb moun tain somewhere throw favorite bird clean off another world Good Luck Lift SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT CL Scale/Boss Continued page 60 both above examples opinion John modeler should downgraded both categories must admit have judged CL Sport Scale events havent really looked static judging categories quite same manner detailed above have less judged independent basis after reviewing Guenthers thoughts subject must conclude much merit approach appears good part problem area judging Craftsmanship due part diverse ways individuals have approach ing subject also lack anything Scale rules structure defines craftsman ship provides guidelines judge might follow According NASA article current rule-making cycle will likely see some activ ity issue Therefore might want think about area judging time comes prepared let AMA dis tricts Scale Contest Board member know feel subject am sure John Guen ther well myself would also interested hearing Send comments John Guenther RR #3 Box 261 Borden IN 47106 address head column Fuel tank filler tube placement can consid erable problem Scale modeler trying preserve models overall scale appearance Quite often modeler goes great lengths de tail finish model leaves fuel tank filler tubes sticking out somewhere engine cowling somewhat like item caliered several months ago plain piano wire used tail wheel strut after appli cation great detail main landing gear item prompted note Kevin Fruewirth Omaha NE asking eas ier way hiding fuel tank filler tubes rather completely enclosing engine cowling done recently made PT19 order get access fuel filler tubes Kevin remove portion cowling Thats hardly convenient way fill fuel tank indicated Kevin rather easy solution hiding filler tubes PT-19 make planes scale-detail oil filler access door operable install fuel tank filler tubes behind See accompanying sketch should also noted aircraft the 1920s Thirties similar ac cess doors panels engine servicing Some other ideas hiding filler tubes might follows P-51 P-40 might work fuel tank filler tubes exhaust pip ing planes like Corsair P-47 B-25 have radial engines area behind en gine cowl flaps makes good place conceal tank filler tubes Both ideas included above sketch am sure no matter what model building close examination prototypes engine cowl area will reveal some sort access panel can made removable used concealing tank filler tubes problem might encounter would need some extra work routing tank fuel lines point access panel door etc can made operable Hiding 166 Model Aviation DC-31A 1140 Span$4200 F4u CORSAIR2W 193 Span$3000 AOM5ZERO2S 191Span$3000 CURTISP402A 194Span$3000 AT-B TEXAN24 1101 Span$3000 FBFBEARCAT2A186Span$3000 FOKKERDR127163 Tripe$2700 N Smithtown NY 11787 USA SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane PRECISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Wing Span 54 WingArea615sq Fuse Length 44 filler tubes might require make fuel tank specific size shape However effort pays off better-looking model Hint workshop Bob Furr taken Orbiting Eagles Newsletter Omaha NE tip Bob has use carbide disks us use Dremel similar tool cutting such things music wire things doesnt seem 100% avoidable shattering disk now way reduce fre quency such accidents Bob says treat disk fastsetting cyanoacrylate glue will much stronger after treat careful use safety glasses cutting anything Scale Model Research has announced another addition several hundred new items its al ready huge list Foto-Paaks three-view draw ings other miscellaneous data can used Scale modelers documentation pur poses SMRs latest catalog some 40 pages thick lists over 1800 Foto-Paaks boasts inventory over 50000 photos photo stud ies cover antiques Golden Age military civil ian helicopters aerobatic experimental sailplanes racing planes aircraft engines Pho tos 3 x 5 show details modelers want ie landing gear instrumenta tion working surface hinging paint schemes markings couple other services offered SMR enlargement specific photos selected Foto-Paaks fee based picture size desired also now offer research service information specific aircraft beyond what listed cata log cost $10 aircraft search Weight4 45 lbs Engine45 60 4 cycle 25 45 2 cycle made additional charge SOC per pho tocopied page data search does turn up additional data half $5 initial search fee returned appears SMR offering rather complete set services Scale model documentation Anyone wishing obtain SMR catalog full details services should send $3 Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa CA 92626 CL Scale modelers important aspects YOUR Scale column presentation ideas photos relating activity share fel low Scale modeler Send ideas comments photos address front col umn CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 61 Enter cavalry Through efforts Mike Pratt product engineer Sig Corporation Bob Hunt editor Flying Models magazine Carstens Publications Windy now receiving help needs badly terms typesetting printing collating labeling mailing time-consuming tasks now being done professionally very reasonable cost two gentlemen respective organi zations bottom line now should have received first possibly second issue revitalized Pro-Stunt News official newsletter Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association its exciting new maga zine-style format owe big vote thanks gentlemen hard work doing behalf Drop line say thanks Ive already received word change poli cy under Toms administration PAMPA Mem bership will changed January-to-Decem ber format rather prior 12-month cycle based signed up excellent change should make PAMPA recordkeep ing much easier us wont have excuse realizing memberships lapsed alert implementation new procedure wont get dropped out system miss issues havent belonged PAMPA before would like join nearly 400 current mem bers need renew membership send name address phone number $15 Mike Pratt Secretary PO Box 506 Montezuma IA 50171 have items interest would like have published Pro-Stunt News send directly Windy Urtnowski Editor 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 youve got some administrative input youd like make contact either Tom Dixon President 1938 Peachtree St Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 Bob McDonald Vice-President 28746 Westfield Livonia MI 48150 New important subject PAMPA member Scott Richlen 5133 Bradfield Dr Annandale VA 22003 spearheading movement develop exhibit Stunt aircraft Model Aircraft Museum AMA Headquarters Reston VA President Tom Dixon has appointed Scott PAMPA founder Wynn Paul Lexington KY chairmen committee select locate arrange transportation examples histor ically significant Stunt models preferably origi Continued page 168 May1988 167 Touche Are looking for. i fun-fly plane keep top regardless balsa kit can built about fifteen hours l excellent ground control hands off platform will corner best sport plane super stable flight characteristics TOUCHE IT WILL ANSWER ANY OF YOUR COMMANDS MADE IN THE USA

Author: B. Boss


Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
Page Numbers: 60, 166, 167

CRAFTSMANSHIP items models judged entered Scale events CL RC FF also probably difficult subjective perhapsleast understood areas Scale judg ing process point brought out quite clearly least columnist recent arti cle National Association Scale Aero modelers NASA President John Guenther appeared organizations latest newsletter January-February 1988 Johns commentary quite lengthy seems have prompted least part problems encountered involved judg ing models Craftsmanship category re cent Scale Masters Championships cant go what John say article due own column space limitations would least like cover what interpret heart what John say about craftsmanship relates other two areas static judgingie Accuracy Outline Finish Color Markings John indicated craftsmanship cannot thought entity unto itself area static judging must looked terms other two Accuracy Outline Color Markings example model presented static judging has outline does conform three-views presented should entry downgraded Accuracy Outline alone should entry also downgraded Craftsmanship area would seem entrant would/should downgraded Accuracy Outline what about Craftsmanship Isnt modelers failure follow accuracy three-view outline somewhat reflection level craftsman ship applied particular model therefore doesnt deserve downgraded Craftsmanship also same type analogy might also apply area Finish Color Markings modeler applies insignia model very accurate colors some reason makes size obviously too large too small would expect downgrade improper size under category Finish Color Mark ings again what about craftsmanship pect modelers work two pictures submitted Mike Weishans Michigan State Championships September 1987 Left great looking A-la Warthog Bill Logan London Ont Canada done European color scheme second Sport Scale event Right Mike Weishans Stinson SR-9 won first place Sport Scale modified Sterling Models kit scale 1% foot 60 Model Aviation Control Lne Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 Illustrated some possible methods concealing fuel tank filler tubes various CL Scale aircraft ideas prompted note Kevin Fruewirth Omaha NE wanted achieve short having make whole section engine cowl removable Continued page 166 C-47 USAF colors complete invasion stripes work Bill Hibbits Tucson AZ Two Fox 36 engines carry 1-in-scale 96in-span model 14 lb Plc Bill Oldham PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI FihergI~ "vlings Canopies AvailableJets too Plans sent Post-Paid within uSA Send 5O Full Catalog Alt BalsaPlans RK-20 RK-740 Ducted Fans Phantom 35 span $1000 Viggan32 span $1000 ____________________________________________F-15 30 span $1000 Order FromPlan canopy $1500 Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr516-234-5038 LSF Level V/Vennerholm Continued page 163 hours two minutes remained get voucher signed let Brett Elliott complete photographic ef forts As postscript story am very pleased report two weeks later same site Royes Salmon Jackie McBride also Oak Ridge TN flew eight-hour tasks Level V Jack Koontz successfully flew Level IV fourhour task owe big debt gratitude people have helped achieve Level V am pleased share experien ces perhaps encourage some out continue until have Level V also seems once someone com pletes difficult task others become en couraged try real spirit modeling still look forward eight-hour flight perhaps some experiences may help pre pare day climb moun tain somewhere throw favorite bird clean off another world Good Luck Lift SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT CL Scale/Boss Continued page 60 both above examples opinion John modeler should downgraded both categories must admit have judged CL Sport Scale events havent really looked static judging categories quite same manner detailed above have less judged independent basis after reviewing Guenthers thoughts subject must conclude much merit approach appears good part problem area judging Craftsmanship due part diverse ways individuals have approach ing subject also lack anything Scale rules structure defines craftsman ship provides guidelines judge might follow According NASA article current rule-making cycle will likely see some activ ity issue Therefore might want think about area judging time comes prepared let AMA dis tricts Scale Contest Board member know feel subject am sure John Guen ther well myself would also interested hearing Send comments John Guenther RR #3 Box 261 Borden IN 47106 address head column Fuel tank filler tube placement can consid erable problem Scale modeler trying preserve models overall scale appearance Quite often modeler goes great lengths de tail finish model leaves fuel tank filler tubes sticking out somewhere engine cowling somewhat like item caliered several months ago plain piano wire used tail wheel strut after appli cation great detail main landing gear item prompted note Kevin Fruewirth Omaha NE asking eas ier way hiding fuel tank filler tubes rather completely enclosing engine cowling done recently made PT19 order get access fuel filler tubes Kevin remove portion cowling Thats hardly convenient way fill fuel tank indicated Kevin rather easy solution hiding filler tubes PT-19 make planes scale-detail oil filler access door operable install fuel tank filler tubes behind See accompanying sketch should also noted aircraft the 1920s Thirties similar ac cess doors panels engine servicing Some other ideas hiding filler tubes might follows P-51 P-40 might work fuel tank filler tubes exhaust pip ing planes like Corsair P-47 B-25 have radial engines area behind en gine cowl flaps makes good place conceal tank filler tubes Both ideas included above sketch am sure no matter what model building close examination prototypes engine cowl area will reveal some sort access panel can made removable used concealing tank filler tubes problem might encounter would need some extra work routing tank fuel lines point access panel door etc can made operable Hiding 166 Model Aviation DC-31A 1140 Span$4200 F4u CORSAIR2W 193 Span$3000 AOM5ZERO2S 191Span$3000 CURTISP402A 194Span$3000 AT-B TEXAN24 1101 Span$3000 FBFBEARCAT2A186Span$3000 FOKKERDR127163 Tripe$2700 N Smithtown NY 11787 USA SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane PRECISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Wing Span 54 WingArea615sq Fuse Length 44 filler tubes might require make fuel tank specific size shape However effort pays off better-looking model Hint workshop Bob Furr taken Orbiting Eagles Newsletter Omaha NE tip Bob has use carbide disks us use Dremel similar tool cutting such things music wire things doesnt seem 100% avoidable shattering disk now way reduce fre quency such accidents Bob says treat disk fastsetting cyanoacrylate glue will much stronger after treat careful use safety glasses cutting anything Scale Model Research has announced another addition several hundred new items its al ready huge list Foto-Paaks three-view draw ings other miscellaneous data can used Scale modelers documentation pur poses SMRs latest catalog some 40 pages thick lists over 1800 Foto-Paaks boasts inventory over 50000 photos photo stud ies cover antiques Golden Age military civil ian helicopters aerobatic experimental sailplanes racing planes aircraft engines Pho tos 3 x 5 show details modelers want ie landing gear instrumenta tion working surface hinging paint schemes markings couple other services offered SMR enlargement specific photos selected Foto-Paaks fee based picture size desired also now offer research service information specific aircraft beyond what listed cata log cost $10 aircraft search Weight4 45 lbs Engine45 60 4 cycle 25 45 2 cycle made additional charge SOC per pho tocopied page data search does turn up additional data half $5 initial search fee returned appears SMR offering rather complete set services Scale model documentation Anyone wishing obtain SMR catalog full details services should send $3 Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa CA 92626 CL Scale modelers important aspects YOUR Scale column presentation ideas photos relating activity share fel low Scale modeler Send ideas comments photos address front col umn CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 61 Enter cavalry Through efforts Mike Pratt product engineer Sig Corporation Bob Hunt editor Flying Models magazine Carstens Publications Windy now receiving help needs badly terms typesetting printing collating labeling mailing time-consuming tasks now being done professionally very reasonable cost two gentlemen respective organi zations bottom line now should have received first possibly second issue revitalized Pro-Stunt News official newsletter Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association its exciting new maga zine-style format owe big vote thanks gentlemen hard work doing behalf Drop line say thanks Ive already received word change poli cy under Toms administration PAMPA Mem bership will changed January-to-Decem ber format rather prior 12-month cycle based signed up excellent change should make PAMPA recordkeep ing much easier us wont have excuse realizing memberships lapsed alert implementation new procedure wont get dropped out system miss issues havent belonged PAMPA before would like join nearly 400 current mem bers need renew membership send name address phone number $15 Mike Pratt Secretary PO Box 506 Montezuma IA 50171 have items interest would like have published Pro-Stunt News send directly Windy Urtnowski Editor 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 youve got some administrative input youd like make contact either Tom Dixon President 1938 Peachtree St Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 Bob McDonald Vice-President 28746 Westfield Livonia MI 48150 New important subject PAMPA member Scott Richlen 5133 Bradfield Dr Annandale VA 22003 spearheading movement develop exhibit Stunt aircraft Model Aircraft Museum AMA Headquarters Reston VA President Tom Dixon has appointed Scott PAMPA founder Wynn Paul Lexington KY chairmen committee select locate arrange transportation examples histor ically significant Stunt models preferably origi Continued page 168 May1988 167 Touche Are looking for. i fun-fly plane keep top regardless balsa kit can built about fifteen hours l excellent ground control hands off platform will corner best sport plane super stable flight characteristics TOUCHE IT WILL ANSWER ANY OF YOUR COMMANDS MADE IN THE USA

Author: B. Boss


Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
Page Numbers: 60, 166, 167

CRAFTSMANSHIP items models judged entered Scale events CL RC FF also probably difficult subjective perhapsleast understood areas Scale judg ing process point brought out quite clearly least columnist recent arti cle National Association Scale Aero modelers NASA President John Guenther appeared organizations latest newsletter January-February 1988 Johns commentary quite lengthy seems have prompted least part problems encountered involved judg ing models Craftsmanship category re cent Scale Masters Championships cant go what John say article due own column space limitations would least like cover what interpret heart what John say about craftsmanship relates other two areas static judgingie Accuracy Outline Finish Color Markings John indicated craftsmanship cannot thought entity unto itself area static judging must looked terms other two Accuracy Outline Color Markings example model presented static judging has outline does conform three-views presented should entry downgraded Accuracy Outline alone should entry also downgraded Craftsmanship area would seem entrant would/should downgraded Accuracy Outline what about Craftsmanship Isnt modelers failure follow accuracy three-view outline somewhat reflection level craftsman ship applied particular model therefore doesnt deserve downgraded Craftsmanship also same type analogy might also apply area Finish Color Markings modeler applies insignia model very accurate colors some reason makes size obviously too large too small would expect downgrade improper size under category Finish Color Mark ings again what about craftsmanship pect modelers work two pictures submitted Mike Weishans Michigan State Championships September 1987 Left great looking A-la Warthog Bill Logan London Ont Canada done European color scheme second Sport Scale event Right Mike Weishans Stinson SR-9 won first place Sport Scale modified Sterling Models kit scale 1% foot 60 Model Aviation Control Lne Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 Illustrated some possible methods concealing fuel tank filler tubes various CL Scale aircraft ideas prompted note Kevin Fruewirth Omaha NE wanted achieve short having make whole section engine cowl removable Continued page 166 C-47 USAF colors complete invasion stripes work Bill Hibbits Tucson AZ Two Fox 36 engines carry 1-in-scale 96in-span model 14 lb Plc Bill Oldham PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI FihergI~ "vlings Canopies AvailableJets too Plans sent Post-Paid within uSA Send 5O Full Catalog Alt BalsaPlans RK-20 RK-740 Ducted Fans Phantom 35 span $1000 Viggan32 span $1000 ____________________________________________F-15 30 span $1000 Order FromPlan canopy $1500 Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr516-234-5038 LSF Level V/Vennerholm Continued page 163 hours two minutes remained get voucher signed let Brett Elliott complete photographic ef forts As postscript story am very pleased report two weeks later same site Royes Salmon Jackie McBride also Oak Ridge TN flew eight-hour tasks Level V Jack Koontz successfully flew Level IV fourhour task owe big debt gratitude people have helped achieve Level V am pleased share experien ces perhaps encourage some out continue until have Level V also seems once someone com pletes difficult task others become en couraged try real spirit modeling still look forward eight-hour flight perhaps some experiences may help pre pare day climb moun tain somewhere throw favorite bird clean off another world Good Luck Lift SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT CL Scale/Boss Continued page 60 both above examples opinion John modeler should downgraded both categories must admit have judged CL Sport Scale events havent really looked static judging categories quite same manner detailed above have less judged independent basis after reviewing Guenthers thoughts subject must conclude much merit approach appears good part problem area judging Craftsmanship due part diverse ways individuals have approach ing subject also lack anything Scale rules structure defines craftsman ship provides guidelines judge might follow According NASA article current rule-making cycle will likely see some activ ity issue Therefore might want think about area judging time comes prepared let AMA dis tricts Scale Contest Board member know feel subject am sure John Guen ther well myself would also interested hearing Send comments John Guenther RR #3 Box 261 Borden IN 47106 address head column Fuel tank filler tube placement can consid erable problem Scale modeler trying preserve models overall scale appearance Quite often modeler goes great lengths de tail finish model leaves fuel tank filler tubes sticking out somewhere engine cowling somewhat like item caliered several months ago plain piano wire used tail wheel strut after appli cation great detail main landing gear item prompted note Kevin Fruewirth Omaha NE asking eas ier way hiding fuel tank filler tubes rather completely enclosing engine cowling done recently made PT19 order get access fuel filler tubes Kevin remove portion cowling Thats hardly convenient way fill fuel tank indicated Kevin rather easy solution hiding filler tubes PT-19 make planes scale-detail oil filler access door operable install fuel tank filler tubes behind See accompanying sketch should also noted aircraft the 1920s Thirties similar ac cess doors panels engine servicing Some other ideas hiding filler tubes might follows P-51 P-40 might work fuel tank filler tubes exhaust pip ing planes like Corsair P-47 B-25 have radial engines area behind en gine cowl flaps makes good place conceal tank filler tubes Both ideas included above sketch am sure no matter what model building close examination prototypes engine cowl area will reveal some sort access panel can made removable used concealing tank filler tubes problem might encounter would need some extra work routing tank fuel lines point access panel door etc can made operable Hiding 166 Model Aviation DC-31A 1140 Span$4200 F4u CORSAIR2W 193 Span$3000 AOM5ZERO2S 191Span$3000 CURTISP402A 194Span$3000 AT-B TEXAN24 1101 Span$3000 FBFBEARCAT2A186Span$3000 FOKKERDR127163 Tripe$2700 N Smithtown NY 11787 USA SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane PRECISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Wing Span 54 WingArea615sq Fuse Length 44 filler tubes might require make fuel tank specific size shape However effort pays off better-looking model Hint workshop Bob Furr taken Orbiting Eagles Newsletter Omaha NE tip Bob has use carbide disks us use Dremel similar tool cutting such things music wire things doesnt seem 100% avoidable shattering disk now way reduce fre quency such accidents Bob says treat disk fastsetting cyanoacrylate glue will much stronger after treat careful use safety glasses cutting anything Scale Model Research has announced another addition several hundred new items its al ready huge list Foto-Paaks three-view draw ings other miscellaneous data can used Scale modelers documentation pur poses SMRs latest catalog some 40 pages thick lists over 1800 Foto-Paaks boasts inventory over 50000 photos photo stud ies cover antiques Golden Age military civil ian helicopters aerobatic experimental sailplanes racing planes aircraft engines Pho tos 3 x 5 show details modelers want ie landing gear instrumenta tion working surface hinging paint schemes markings couple other services offered SMR enlargement specific photos selected Foto-Paaks fee based picture size desired also now offer research service information specific aircraft beyond what listed cata log cost $10 aircraft search Weight4 45 lbs Engine45 60 4 cycle 25 45 2 cycle made additional charge SOC per pho tocopied page data search does turn up additional data half $5 initial search fee returned appears SMR offering rather complete set services Scale model documentation Anyone wishing obtain SMR catalog full details services should send $3 Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa CA 92626 CL Scale modelers important aspects YOUR Scale column presentation ideas photos relating activity share fel low Scale modeler Send ideas comments photos address front col umn CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 61 Enter cavalry Through efforts Mike Pratt product engineer Sig Corporation Bob Hunt editor Flying Models magazine Carstens Publications Windy now receiving help needs badly terms typesetting printing collating labeling mailing time-consuming tasks now being done professionally very reasonable cost two gentlemen respective organi zations bottom line now should have received first possibly second issue revitalized Pro-Stunt News official newsletter Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association its exciting new maga zine-style format owe big vote thanks gentlemen hard work doing behalf Drop line say thanks Ive already received word change poli cy under Toms administration PAMPA Mem bership will changed January-to-Decem ber format rather prior 12-month cycle based signed up excellent change should make PAMPA recordkeep ing much easier us wont have excuse realizing memberships lapsed alert implementation new procedure wont get dropped out system miss issues havent belonged PAMPA before would like join nearly 400 current mem bers need renew membership send name address phone number $15 Mike Pratt Secretary PO Box 506 Montezuma IA 50171 have items interest would like have published Pro-Stunt News send directly Windy Urtnowski Editor 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 youve got some administrative input youd like make contact either Tom Dixon President 1938 Peachtree St Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 Bob McDonald Vice-President 28746 Westfield Livonia MI 48150 New important subject PAMPA member Scott Richlen 5133 Bradfield Dr Annandale VA 22003 spearheading movement develop exhibit Stunt aircraft Model Aircraft Museum AMA Headquarters Reston VA President Tom Dixon has appointed Scott PAMPA founder Wynn Paul Lexington KY chairmen committee select locate arrange transportation examples histor ically significant Stunt models preferably origi Continued page 168 May1988 167 Touche Are looking for. i fun-fly plane keep top regardless balsa kit can built about fifteen hours l excellent ground control hands off platform will corner best sport plane super stable flight characteristics TOUCHE IT WILL ANSWER ANY OF YOUR COMMANDS MADE IN THE USA

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