AN UPDATE NASA presidents views craftsmanship main topic month May 1988 column presented views NASA National Association Scale Aeromodel ersF4 President John Guenther subject craftsmanship appeared edito rial NASA newsletter Replica April-May issue newsletter John reports response craftsmanship editorial good last has found subject Scale modeler has responded well Johns editorial report also included excerpts responses received would like report respon ses found Replica editorial limitations column space will permit Therefore have chosen couple pretty much show different viewpoints re sponding Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa CA said found article craftsmanship last newsletter very interesting Wayne has always felt very gray area know hed like bend ear subject indeed area must clarified somehow Judging such controversial subject hear comments pro con enjoyed flier told scoring en tirely too highexcept scores Clancy Arnold Indianapolis IN responded phone Being judge Nats best thing have ever done would like see contestant bring tape recorder him brings model up static judging doing well solve lot confusion misunderstanding what judges see dont see understand about models will have honest another Jeff Troy Reston VA Though conversa tion 87 Scale Masters dealt lim ited concerns think NASA members should privy bit craftsmanship judging task appreciate position accu racy outiine saying something about builders personality dont believe position has anything issue Bad outline should certainly receive downgrade provided outline judge picks up error er rors need result negligence might result misinterpretation out line either builder judge can guarantee incorrect outline caused builder carelessness Lets look purchased glass fuselage NEEDLE -7 & SOLDER book says judge may award craftsman ship points amount work done contestant fact will lower total num ber points made available purchased parts contestant craftsmanship category cause did work Lets say contestant bought fuse bought slightly inaccurate outline Will downgrade him craftsman ship again being careless achieving out line didnt craft can say crafts manship careless opinion judging issues will al ways subject outline accuracy Continued page 165 VALVE 832 SOCKET HEAD MACHINE SCREW ALUMINUM SUPPORT TUBE 3116 BRASS Ii m r 1/32 MUSIC WIRE SPRING 1/4 OUTSIDE DIAMETER ABOUT 40 TURNS Uf SOLDER 74 Model Aviation Conoi Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 Martin B-26 work David Dulaitis Norm Skuderins Douglas DC-3 painted Sunny Hills FL Scale NASA colors great shape 18Power pair Fox 15s Its scratch-built year-old model Its entry Ace category IT ISof 1988 Cleveland Model Airplane Show SAY IT LIKEindicates past winner show Photo Mike Weishans Thanks Sam Abdow Fall River MA photos engine installation P-47 Thunderbolt Several good ideas have incorporated help maintain good scale appearance cowl area Note use scale exhaust outlet remote needle valve ad juster C-detail shown sketch special engine-priming tube B hidden glow plug connec tions D use Helicopter heat-sink head E engine infor mation text column Note amount detail dummy scale engine too Matcnea verrormance ysiem TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER POSY THINNER K&B SUPER POSY PRIMER K&B SUPER POSY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS CL Scale/Boss Continued page 74 models outline Color marldngs accu racy placement color model size color placement its markings Craftsmanship what done Ehe other categories have already addressed buE rather quality what done judge should judge contestants attitude crafts man craftsmanship conEestant has produced Craftsmanship execuE accu racy outline placement markings nor titude builder its well executed say Jack Sheeks Indianapolis IN said tally agree Craftsmanship covers pects model building . guys should read rule book AMA often see whaE can/cant get away certainly appears comments much thought put craftsmanship subject also appears no clear cut solution problems associated Scale model judging However ap pear couple great benefits First appears Scale modelers taking pen hand willing express viewssomething badly needed Scale modeling progress grow encourage participation Second may NASA last coming its own respect being sounding board representative Scale modeler country Certainly organization needed favorite modeling activity obtain keep respect rightfully deserves member NASA its easy join Just send $6 Secretary Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 Helpful hints month comes friend Sam Abdow Fall River MA Sam Scale modelers likes preserve much possible models scale appearance through use muffler system utilizes scale exhaust port remote needle valve ad juster engine priming tube concealed bat tery connections glow plug Whenever possible replaces engines normal cylinder head heat-sink type reduce overheating hot weather items can seen accompanying photos installed P47 Thunderbolt item marked homemade muffler system designed take advantage models scale exhaust port location system con junction full dummy engine presents problem prime engine Sams solu tion drill tap top muffler close possible engines exhaust port installation pressure fitting piece sil icone tubing marked B attached fit ting anchored fuselage shown Prim ing engine can now accomplished making sure piston bottom stroke position tilting model slightly passing fuel through tubing using eyedrop per Fuel will now pass through exhaust port engine Item C remote needle valve adjustment system eliminates need cuffing holes cowl screwdriver etc keeps hands away spinning propeller once engine started Construction detail remote needle valve adjuster shown accompanying sketch items D wire terminals battery clips can connected energizing models glow plug Please note models cowl put back place items mentioned above hidden behind slight flare area cowling represents cowl flaps last item will talk about re placement engines standard cylinder head heat-sink type possible Sam indlcated dummy engine up front amount air allowed enter cowl quite limited HB 61 PDP engine normal head would encounter heating problems warm weather installation heat-sink-type head available regular production part engine solved overheating problem Please note solution may work engines Before going heat-sink-head route would advisable check en gine manufacturer determine such head made particular type engine will give same performance does standard head configuration thank Sam Abdow column contribu tion month have similar ideas project photos contest reports club Scale activities anything pertaining CL Scale please send information address head column Newsletter editors please note club volved CL Scale activities now Locktrorn CS ONBOARD NICAD BATTERY TESTER Battery status touch button Two color LEO indicator Groan fly Rod fe fly flight sofaty margin accurate ESV Small lightweight less l oz CO-PILOT $1595 Easy mounting rugged luelyroof KIT995Works 40 vOlt systems POSTPAID1 year Guarantee Mmh rae add 4W taoKit occluded] ORDERFrom 00cr dealer YRfl AVE September 1988 165 WHEN YOU FORGET\OUR UNITS REMEMBER RC System NICd Batteries chargers need packagel Fits 48V Rx 96V Tx packsPlus $5 S&H Co1~eWet Cell & Cycler-Charger$19996 Others available write callIBatteries Regular Model$3995 ForPlus $2 S&HF field kit smallPlus $2 S&H electric boat batteries city 612 24V Heavy Duty Model $4995 sport winch large boat andPlus $250 S&H electric power charging batteriesSpecify 6 1 2V Products SASS br niorroatonPO 9ox 221 CaRa 5-987-5924Dealer inqoines invitedCanton SD 57013 0 HAS MOVED INTO LARGER QUARTERS 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 CAL 415 783-4868 Out CAL 800 482-8663 h re proud announce TATONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION has acquired CB ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT TATONE PRODUCTS CORP CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 75 health problem shadowed Bob Barons physi cal ability attend last notice suc cessfully overcoming problems has com mitted himself competing extremely good news since Bob has worked long hard earn both place team welldeserved reputation world-class competitor pilots have made few changes per sonal arsenals Jimmy top-placing member Indianapolis team trials last Labor Day will flying yet another clone successful Spec trum series renamed Columbia reflect its national origins No surprise power plant department mmy will still riding ST 60 rode Jim likely continue same aggressive flashy style flying brought him national prominence al ways lets hang out guy gives no quarter Paul will flying new copy twiceNational Champion Bad News Also renamed now answers sobriquet Atlantis Both Paul Jimmy have adopted common paint scheme reflecting red white blue US motif have also used some specially produced press-on Russian alphabet letters present international cooperative flavor rt Control Line glasnost Good idea Atlantis powered innovative OS 40 power plant composed roughiy 75% FSR 25% FP parts about bit Paul maldng some subtle changes flying style too thinks less aggressive style will pay off international judges seem less im pressed tight precise patterns smoothiy flowing presentations teams third man Bob Baron will present very traditional approach using slightly modi fied Gene Schaeffer-designed Hallmark Bob has decided against uniform paint scheme favor traditional MonoKoted wing tail surfa ces epoxy-finished fuselage minimal trun opinion weight penalty complex paint scheme would too detri mental planned flying strategy wants keep weight minimum allow use very short lines compact flowing pre cise pattern plans call 62-ft distance center-of-airplane-to-handle 51second laps plans use ST G21/40 has nearly identicalbut slightly powerful46 back mind should 40 prove too difficult tame first time US Stunt Team will have on-site coach Don McClave Portland OR top Northwest Stunt flier consistent Nats qualifier will sake considerable talents Russia act behalf team Some feel recent fall US its unprece dented string World Championships re sult too much concentration achieving indi vidual honors expense team Having Don along channel energies uniquely talented gentlemen can improve chances success Good luck four other US CL team mem bers As promised few words about Paul Walkers mix-and-match power plant saw Paul Northwest Regional Championships Eugene OR last weekend very im pressed consistent powerful engine run OS Max-based engine Like number top fliers Paul has become somewhat disenchanted hard-charging 60 style flying search engine suited demands Interestingly Pauls biggest complaint about ST 60 used attain current position National Champion powerful tends camouflage planes trim deficiencies Paul won first national championship 05 45 FSR still fond memories engine its power What didnt like its appetite compression rings release newer OS FP series engines lapped pistons liners caught Pauls attention experimented hope lack rings would make consist ent performers Unfortunately other characteristics werent liking shelved project later occurred him parts two different series might interchangeable Lo behold minor handwork found able install FP piston liner crankcase FSR series produced ro bust ball-bearing 40 lapped piston engine proved very powerful seems exhibit usual Schnuerle engine-run anomalies no tendency break lean outside parts Figure Eights go rich insides common Schnuerle engines Paul has modified two engines found identical performance like us have old FSR ly ing around would like rejuvenate modification simple Obtain preferably new OS FP 40 piston liner have several pick select set has snuggest fit Disassemble clean old 40 FSR discard stock piston ring liner re assembling engine using FP piston liner will note bottom dead center forward skirt piston will strike top outer race crankshafts rear main bear ing Use cutting stone Moto-Tool carefully cut arc piston skirt until pis ton safely clears bearing Deburr edges after cleaning thoroughiy assemble en gine certain cutting front piston hole side piston must line up Schnuerle boost port liner directly opposite exhaust ports Based observations Pauls setup combination might just what doctor dered fulfill promise 40 FSRs came close being excellent Stunt en gines Give try Next lesson using old noodle weekend Regionals great fun con sistently excellent contest problem some very marginal weather Stunt flying wind rain day long Saturday wind rain alternating hot muggy calm periods Sunday combination conditions some rusty contest smarts part yours truly provided graphic illustra $100 catalog MACHINERY8 TOOLS P0 Box 536Y Hurricane WV 25526 304-562-3638 offer complete selection lathes mills tools Aviation Modeler 166 Model Aviation sending club newsletter add name mailing list would surefire way keeping informed clubs activ ities Large Scale Miniature Aircraft Des/sn Drawings Herb Hall IMAA 1466 ti/s 5caIe Asronna c-a / 21/5 Scale 56C-3 Mel/dive 55w/nsa/pc3000/pp 32-Bite 5on1e560-SOaontleon-53wina3050/pp 41/5 Scale AO3 s6 Dons/an 51ya/de 30W/pp 5 H/sb Wins Snainnar PIano 2000/pp send 200 far sonptete catalog DP Syssen. Inc. lt42TatnenhslI Houston TX77566 /713/559-684017131864-0668 color FOTO-PAAKSKOKU-FAN 3-views 50000 picures stock3000 drawings stock
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/09
Page Numbers: 74, 165, 166
AN UPDATE NASA presidents views craftsmanship main topic month May 1988 column presented views NASA National Association Scale Aeromodel ersF4 President John Guenther subject craftsmanship appeared edito rial NASA newsletter Replica April-May issue newsletter John reports response craftsmanship editorial good last has found subject Scale modeler has responded well Johns editorial report also included excerpts responses received would like report respon ses found Replica editorial limitations column space will permit Therefore have chosen couple pretty much show different viewpoints re sponding Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa CA said found article craftsmanship last newsletter very interesting Wayne has always felt very gray area know hed like bend ear subject indeed area must clarified somehow Judging such controversial subject hear comments pro con enjoyed flier told scoring en tirely too highexcept scores Clancy Arnold Indianapolis IN responded phone Being judge Nats best thing have ever done would like see contestant bring tape recorder him brings model up static judging doing well solve lot confusion misunderstanding what judges see dont see understand about models will have honest another Jeff Troy Reston VA Though conversa tion 87 Scale Masters dealt lim ited concerns think NASA members should privy bit craftsmanship judging task appreciate position accu racy outiine saying something about builders personality dont believe position has anything issue Bad outline should certainly receive downgrade provided outline judge picks up error er rors need result negligence might result misinterpretation out line either builder judge can guarantee incorrect outline caused builder carelessness Lets look purchased glass fuselage NEEDLE -7 & SOLDER book says judge may award craftsman ship points amount work done contestant fact will lower total num ber points made available purchased parts contestant craftsmanship category cause did work Lets say contestant bought fuse bought slightly inaccurate outline Will downgrade him craftsman ship again being careless achieving out line didnt craft can say crafts manship careless opinion judging issues will al ways subject outline accuracy Continued page 165 VALVE 832 SOCKET HEAD MACHINE SCREW ALUMINUM SUPPORT TUBE 3116 BRASS Ii m r 1/32 MUSIC WIRE SPRING 1/4 OUTSIDE DIAMETER ABOUT 40 TURNS Uf SOLDER 74 Model Aviation Conoi Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 Martin B-26 work David Dulaitis Norm Skuderins Douglas DC-3 painted Sunny Hills FL Scale NASA colors great shape 18Power pair Fox 15s Its scratch-built year-old model Its entry Ace category IT ISof 1988 Cleveland Model Airplane Show SAY IT LIKEindicates past winner show Photo Mike Weishans Thanks Sam Abdow Fall River MA photos engine installation P-47 Thunderbolt Several good ideas have incorporated help maintain good scale appearance cowl area Note use scale exhaust outlet remote needle valve ad juster C-detail shown sketch special engine-priming tube B hidden glow plug connec tions D use Helicopter heat-sink head E engine infor mation text column Note amount detail dummy scale engine too Matcnea verrormance ysiem TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER POSY THINNER K&B SUPER POSY PRIMER K&B SUPER POSY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS CL Scale/Boss Continued page 74 models outline Color marldngs accu racy placement color model size color placement its markings Craftsmanship what done Ehe other categories have already addressed buE rather quality what done judge should judge contestants attitude crafts man craftsmanship conEestant has produced Craftsmanship execuE accu racy outline placement markings nor titude builder its well executed say Jack Sheeks Indianapolis IN said tally agree Craftsmanship covers pects model building . guys should read rule book AMA often see whaE can/cant get away certainly appears comments much thought put craftsmanship subject also appears no clear cut solution problems associated Scale model judging However ap pear couple great benefits First appears Scale modelers taking pen hand willing express viewssomething badly needed Scale modeling progress grow encourage participation Second may NASA last coming its own respect being sounding board representative Scale modeler country Certainly organization needed favorite modeling activity obtain keep respect rightfully deserves member NASA its easy join Just send $6 Secretary Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 Helpful hints month comes friend Sam Abdow Fall River MA Sam Scale modelers likes preserve much possible models scale appearance through use muffler system utilizes scale exhaust port remote needle valve ad juster engine priming tube concealed bat tery connections glow plug Whenever possible replaces engines normal cylinder head heat-sink type reduce overheating hot weather items can seen accompanying photos installed P47 Thunderbolt item marked homemade muffler system designed take advantage models scale exhaust port location system con junction full dummy engine presents problem prime engine Sams solu tion drill tap top muffler close possible engines exhaust port installation pressure fitting piece sil icone tubing marked B attached fit ting anchored fuselage shown Prim ing engine can now accomplished making sure piston bottom stroke position tilting model slightly passing fuel through tubing using eyedrop per Fuel will now pass through exhaust port engine Item C remote needle valve adjustment system eliminates need cuffing holes cowl screwdriver etc keeps hands away spinning propeller once engine started Construction detail remote needle valve adjuster shown accompanying sketch items D wire terminals battery clips can connected energizing models glow plug Please note models cowl put back place items mentioned above hidden behind slight flare area cowling represents cowl flaps last item will talk about re placement engines standard cylinder head heat-sink type possible Sam indlcated dummy engine up front amount air allowed enter cowl quite limited HB 61 PDP engine normal head would encounter heating problems warm weather installation heat-sink-type head available regular production part engine solved overheating problem Please note solution may work engines Before going heat-sink-head route would advisable check en gine manufacturer determine such head made particular type engine will give same performance does standard head configuration thank Sam Abdow column contribu tion month have similar ideas project photos contest reports club Scale activities anything pertaining CL Scale please send information address head column Newsletter editors please note club volved CL Scale activities now Locktrorn CS ONBOARD NICAD BATTERY TESTER Battery status touch button Two color LEO indicator Groan fly Rod fe fly flight sofaty margin accurate ESV Small lightweight less l oz CO-PILOT $1595 Easy mounting rugged luelyroof KIT995Works 40 vOlt systems POSTPAID1 year Guarantee Mmh rae add 4W taoKit occluded] ORDERFrom 00cr dealer YRfl AVE September 1988 165 WHEN YOU FORGET\OUR UNITS REMEMBER RC System NICd Batteries chargers need packagel Fits 48V Rx 96V Tx packsPlus $5 S&H Co1~eWet Cell & Cycler-Charger$19996 Others available write callIBatteries Regular Model$3995 ForPlus $2 S&HF field kit smallPlus $2 S&H electric boat batteries city 612 24V Heavy Duty Model $4995 sport winch large boat andPlus $250 S&H electric power charging batteriesSpecify 6 1 2V Products SASS br niorroatonPO 9ox 221 CaRa 5-987-5924Dealer inqoines invitedCanton SD 57013 0 HAS MOVED INTO LARGER QUARTERS 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 CAL 415 783-4868 Out CAL 800 482-8663 h re proud announce TATONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION has acquired CB ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT TATONE PRODUCTS CORP CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 75 health problem shadowed Bob Barons physi cal ability attend last notice suc cessfully overcoming problems has com mitted himself competing extremely good news since Bob has worked long hard earn both place team welldeserved reputation world-class competitor pilots have made few changes per sonal arsenals Jimmy top-placing member Indianapolis team trials last Labor Day will flying yet another clone successful Spec trum series renamed Columbia reflect its national origins No surprise power plant department mmy will still riding ST 60 rode Jim likely continue same aggressive flashy style flying brought him national prominence al ways lets hang out guy gives no quarter Paul will flying new copy twiceNational Champion Bad News Also renamed now answers sobriquet Atlantis Both Paul Jimmy have adopted common paint scheme reflecting red white blue US motif have also used some specially produced press-on Russian alphabet letters present international cooperative flavor rt Control Line glasnost Good idea Atlantis powered innovative OS 40 power plant composed roughiy 75% FSR 25% FP parts about bit Paul maldng some subtle changes flying style too thinks less aggressive style will pay off international judges seem less im pressed tight precise patterns smoothiy flowing presentations teams third man Bob Baron will present very traditional approach using slightly modi fied Gene Schaeffer-designed Hallmark Bob has decided against uniform paint scheme favor traditional MonoKoted wing tail surfa ces epoxy-finished fuselage minimal trun opinion weight penalty complex paint scheme would too detri mental planned flying strategy wants keep weight minimum allow use very short lines compact flowing pre cise pattern plans call 62-ft distance center-of-airplane-to-handle 51second laps plans use ST G21/40 has nearly identicalbut slightly powerful46 back mind should 40 prove too difficult tame first time US Stunt Team will have on-site coach Don McClave Portland OR top Northwest Stunt flier consistent Nats qualifier will sake considerable talents Russia act behalf team Some feel recent fall US its unprece dented string World Championships re sult too much concentration achieving indi vidual honors expense team Having Don along channel energies uniquely talented gentlemen can improve chances success Good luck four other US CL team mem bers As promised few words about Paul Walkers mix-and-match power plant saw Paul Northwest Regional Championships Eugene OR last weekend very im pressed consistent powerful engine run OS Max-based engine Like number top fliers Paul has become somewhat disenchanted hard-charging 60 style flying search engine suited demands Interestingly Pauls biggest complaint about ST 60 used attain current position National Champion powerful tends camouflage planes trim deficiencies Paul won first national championship 05 45 FSR still fond memories engine its power What didnt like its appetite compression rings release newer OS FP series engines lapped pistons liners caught Pauls attention experimented hope lack rings would make consist ent performers Unfortunately other characteristics werent liking shelved project later occurred him parts two different series might interchangeable Lo behold minor handwork found able install FP piston liner crankcase FSR series produced ro bust ball-bearing 40 lapped piston engine proved very powerful seems exhibit usual Schnuerle engine-run anomalies no tendency break lean outside parts Figure Eights go rich insides common Schnuerle engines Paul has modified two engines found identical performance like us have old FSR ly ing around would like rejuvenate modification simple Obtain preferably new OS FP 40 piston liner have several pick select set has snuggest fit Disassemble clean old 40 FSR discard stock piston ring liner re assembling engine using FP piston liner will note bottom dead center forward skirt piston will strike top outer race crankshafts rear main bear ing Use cutting stone Moto-Tool carefully cut arc piston skirt until pis ton safely clears bearing Deburr edges after cleaning thoroughiy assemble en gine certain cutting front piston hole side piston must line up Schnuerle boost port liner directly opposite exhaust ports Based observations Pauls setup combination might just what doctor dered fulfill promise 40 FSRs came close being excellent Stunt en gines Give try Next lesson using old noodle weekend Regionals great fun con sistently excellent contest problem some very marginal weather Stunt flying wind rain day long Saturday wind rain alternating hot muggy calm periods Sunday combination conditions some rusty contest smarts part yours truly provided graphic illustra $100 catalog MACHINERY8 TOOLS P0 Box 536Y Hurricane WV 25526 304-562-3638 offer complete selection lathes mills tools Aviation Modeler 166 Model Aviation sending club newsletter add name mailing list would surefire way keeping informed clubs activ ities Large Scale Miniature Aircraft Des/sn Drawings Herb Hall IMAA 1466 ti/s 5caIe Asronna c-a / 21/5 Scale 56C-3 Mel/dive 55w/nsa/pc3000/pp 32-Bite 5on1e560-SOaontleon-53wina3050/pp 41/5 Scale AO3 s6 Dons/an 51ya/de 30W/pp 5 H/sb Wins Snainnar PIano 2000/pp send 200 far sonptete catalog DP Syssen. Inc. lt42TatnenhslI Houston TX77566 /713/559-684017131864-0668 color FOTO-PAAKSKOKU-FAN 3-views 50000 picures stock3000 drawings stock
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/09
Page Numbers: 74, 165, 166
AN UPDATE NASA presidents views craftsmanship main topic month May 1988 column presented views NASA National Association Scale Aeromodel ersF4 President John Guenther subject craftsmanship appeared edito rial NASA newsletter Replica April-May issue newsletter John reports response craftsmanship editorial good last has found subject Scale modeler has responded well Johns editorial report also included excerpts responses received would like report respon ses found Replica editorial limitations column space will permit Therefore have chosen couple pretty much show different viewpoints re sponding Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa CA said found article craftsmanship last newsletter very interesting Wayne has always felt very gray area know hed like bend ear subject indeed area must clarified somehow Judging such controversial subject hear comments pro con enjoyed flier told scoring en tirely too highexcept scores Clancy Arnold Indianapolis IN responded phone Being judge Nats best thing have ever done would like see contestant bring tape recorder him brings model up static judging doing well solve lot confusion misunderstanding what judges see dont see understand about models will have honest another Jeff Troy Reston VA Though conversa tion 87 Scale Masters dealt lim ited concerns think NASA members should privy bit craftsmanship judging task appreciate position accu racy outiine saying something about builders personality dont believe position has anything issue Bad outline should certainly receive downgrade provided outline judge picks up error er rors need result negligence might result misinterpretation out line either builder judge can guarantee incorrect outline caused builder carelessness Lets look purchased glass fuselage NEEDLE -7 & SOLDER book says judge may award craftsman ship points amount work done contestant fact will lower total num ber points made available purchased parts contestant craftsmanship category cause did work Lets say contestant bought fuse bought slightly inaccurate outline Will downgrade him craftsman ship again being careless achieving out line didnt craft can say crafts manship careless opinion judging issues will al ways subject outline accuracy Continued page 165 VALVE 832 SOCKET HEAD MACHINE SCREW ALUMINUM SUPPORT TUBE 3116 BRASS Ii m r 1/32 MUSIC WIRE SPRING 1/4 OUTSIDE DIAMETER ABOUT 40 TURNS Uf SOLDER 74 Model Aviation Conoi Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 Martin B-26 work David Dulaitis Norm Skuderins Douglas DC-3 painted Sunny Hills FL Scale NASA colors great shape 18Power pair Fox 15s Its scratch-built year-old model Its entry Ace category IT ISof 1988 Cleveland Model Airplane Show SAY IT LIKEindicates past winner show Photo Mike Weishans Thanks Sam Abdow Fall River MA photos engine installation P-47 Thunderbolt Several good ideas have incorporated help maintain good scale appearance cowl area Note use scale exhaust outlet remote needle valve ad juster C-detail shown sketch special engine-priming tube B hidden glow plug connec tions D use Helicopter heat-sink head E engine infor mation text column Note amount detail dummy scale engine too Matcnea verrormance ysiem TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER POSY THINNER K&B SUPER POSY PRIMER K&B SUPER POSY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS CL Scale/Boss Continued page 74 models outline Color marldngs accu racy placement color model size color placement its markings Craftsmanship what done Ehe other categories have already addressed buE rather quality what done judge should judge contestants attitude crafts man craftsmanship conEestant has produced Craftsmanship execuE accu racy outline placement markings nor titude builder its well executed say Jack Sheeks Indianapolis IN said tally agree Craftsmanship covers pects model building . guys should read rule book AMA often see whaE can/cant get away certainly appears comments much thought put craftsmanship subject also appears no clear cut solution problems associated Scale model judging However ap pear couple great benefits First appears Scale modelers taking pen hand willing express viewssomething badly needed Scale modeling progress grow encourage participation Second may NASA last coming its own respect being sounding board representative Scale modeler country Certainly organization needed favorite modeling activity obtain keep respect rightfully deserves member NASA its easy join Just send $6 Secretary Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 Helpful hints month comes friend Sam Abdow Fall River MA Sam Scale modelers likes preserve much possible models scale appearance through use muffler system utilizes scale exhaust port remote needle valve ad juster engine priming tube concealed bat tery connections glow plug Whenever possible replaces engines normal cylinder head heat-sink type reduce overheating hot weather items can seen accompanying photos installed P47 Thunderbolt item marked homemade muffler system designed take advantage models scale exhaust port location system con junction full dummy engine presents problem prime engine Sams solu tion drill tap top muffler close possible engines exhaust port installation pressure fitting piece sil icone tubing marked B attached fit ting anchored fuselage shown Prim ing engine can now accomplished making sure piston bottom stroke position tilting model slightly passing fuel through tubing using eyedrop per Fuel will now pass through exhaust port engine Item C remote needle valve adjustment system eliminates need cuffing holes cowl screwdriver etc keeps hands away spinning propeller once engine started Construction detail remote needle valve adjuster shown accompanying sketch items D wire terminals battery clips can connected energizing models glow plug Please note models cowl put back place items mentioned above hidden behind slight flare area cowling represents cowl flaps last item will talk about re placement engines standard cylinder head heat-sink type possible Sam indlcated dummy engine up front amount air allowed enter cowl quite limited HB 61 PDP engine normal head would encounter heating problems warm weather installation heat-sink-type head available regular production part engine solved overheating problem Please note solution may work engines Before going heat-sink-head route would advisable check en gine manufacturer determine such head made particular type engine will give same performance does standard head configuration thank Sam Abdow column contribu tion month have similar ideas project photos contest reports club Scale activities anything pertaining CL Scale please send information address head column Newsletter editors please note club volved CL Scale activities now Locktrorn CS ONBOARD NICAD BATTERY TESTER Battery status touch button Two color LEO indicator Groan fly Rod fe fly flight sofaty margin accurate ESV Small lightweight less l oz CO-PILOT $1595 Easy mounting rugged luelyroof KIT995Works 40 vOlt systems POSTPAID1 year Guarantee Mmh rae add 4W taoKit occluded] ORDERFrom 00cr dealer YRfl AVE September 1988 165 WHEN YOU FORGET\OUR UNITS REMEMBER RC System NICd Batteries chargers need packagel Fits 48V Rx 96V Tx packsPlus $5 S&H Co1~eWet Cell & Cycler-Charger$19996 Others available write callIBatteries Regular Model$3995 ForPlus $2 S&HF field kit smallPlus $2 S&H electric boat batteries city 612 24V Heavy Duty Model $4995 sport winch large boat andPlus $250 S&H electric power charging batteriesSpecify 6 1 2V Products SASS br niorroatonPO 9ox 221 CaRa 5-987-5924Dealer inqoines invitedCanton SD 57013 0 HAS MOVED INTO LARGER QUARTERS 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 CAL 415 783-4868 Out CAL 800 482-8663 h re proud announce TATONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION has acquired CB ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT TATONE PRODUCTS CORP CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 75 health problem shadowed Bob Barons physi cal ability attend last notice suc cessfully overcoming problems has com mitted himself competing extremely good news since Bob has worked long hard earn both place team welldeserved reputation world-class competitor pilots have made few changes per sonal arsenals Jimmy top-placing member Indianapolis team trials last Labor Day will flying yet another clone successful Spec trum series renamed Columbia reflect its national origins No surprise power plant department mmy will still riding ST 60 rode Jim likely continue same aggressive flashy style flying brought him national prominence al ways lets hang out guy gives no quarter Paul will flying new copy twiceNational Champion Bad News Also renamed now answers sobriquet Atlantis Both Paul Jimmy have adopted common paint scheme reflecting red white blue US motif have also used some specially produced press-on Russian alphabet letters present international cooperative flavor rt Control Line glasnost Good idea Atlantis powered innovative OS 40 power plant composed roughiy 75% FSR 25% FP parts about bit Paul maldng some subtle changes flying style too thinks less aggressive style will pay off international judges seem less im pressed tight precise patterns smoothiy flowing presentations teams third man Bob Baron will present very traditional approach using slightly modi fied Gene Schaeffer-designed Hallmark Bob has decided against uniform paint scheme favor traditional MonoKoted wing tail surfa ces epoxy-finished fuselage minimal trun opinion weight penalty complex paint scheme would too detri mental planned flying strategy wants keep weight minimum allow use very short lines compact flowing pre cise pattern plans call 62-ft distance center-of-airplane-to-handle 51second laps plans use ST G21/40 has nearly identicalbut slightly powerful46 back mind should 40 prove too difficult tame first time US Stunt Team will have on-site coach Don McClave Portland OR top Northwest Stunt flier consistent Nats qualifier will sake considerable talents Russia act behalf team Some feel recent fall US its unprece dented string World Championships re sult too much concentration achieving indi vidual honors expense team Having Don along channel energies uniquely talented gentlemen can improve chances success Good luck four other US CL team mem bers As promised few words about Paul Walkers mix-and-match power plant saw Paul Northwest Regional Championships Eugene OR last weekend very im pressed consistent powerful engine run OS Max-based engine Like number top fliers Paul has become somewhat disenchanted hard-charging 60 style flying search engine suited demands Interestingly Pauls biggest complaint about ST 60 used attain current position National Champion powerful tends camouflage planes trim deficiencies Paul won first national championship 05 45 FSR still fond memories engine its power What didnt like its appetite compression rings release newer OS FP series engines lapped pistons liners caught Pauls attention experimented hope lack rings would make consist ent performers Unfortunately other characteristics werent liking shelved project later occurred him parts two different series might interchangeable Lo behold minor handwork found able install FP piston liner crankcase FSR series produced ro bust ball-bearing 40 lapped piston engine proved very powerful seems exhibit usual Schnuerle engine-run anomalies no tendency break lean outside parts Figure Eights go rich insides common Schnuerle engines Paul has modified two engines found identical performance like us have old FSR ly ing around would like rejuvenate modification simple Obtain preferably new OS FP 40 piston liner have several pick select set has snuggest fit Disassemble clean old 40 FSR discard stock piston ring liner re assembling engine using FP piston liner will note bottom dead center forward skirt piston will strike top outer race crankshafts rear main bear ing Use cutting stone Moto-Tool carefully cut arc piston skirt until pis ton safely clears bearing Deburr edges after cleaning thoroughiy assemble en gine certain cutting front piston hole side piston must line up Schnuerle boost port liner directly opposite exhaust ports Based observations Pauls setup combination might just what doctor dered fulfill promise 40 FSRs came close being excellent Stunt en gines Give try Next lesson using old noodle weekend Regionals great fun con sistently excellent contest problem some very marginal weather Stunt flying wind rain day long Saturday wind rain alternating hot muggy calm periods Sunday combination conditions some rusty contest smarts part yours truly provided graphic illustra $100 catalog MACHINERY8 TOOLS P0 Box 536Y Hurricane WV 25526 304-562-3638 offer complete selection lathes mills tools Aviation Modeler 166 Model Aviation sending club newsletter add name mailing list would surefire way keeping informed clubs activ ities Large Scale Miniature Aircraft Des/sn Drawings Herb Hall IMAA 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