TOO DEMANDING Too complex Are two questions applicable CL Sport Scale too much gadgetry emphasis flight operational features Mike Keville Lake wood CA indicated recent letter opinion complexities competitive models what keeping joining ranks Scale modelingthat putting too much emphasis flight operational aspects models Mike says have take look popularity FF Scaleespecially rubber-powered event no operating bomb bay doors retracting gear revolving tur rets touch-and-go landings stunting required model able remain airborne minimum 10 seconds up maximum 90 seconds flight lends itself event almost aircraft can modeled allows modeler con centrate building Scale aspects model also allows building teresting beautiful creations unusual exotic design As consequence no surprise contests have dozens entries CL rules other hand written such single-engined civilian-type aircraft distinct disadvantageespecially nonacrobatic suggestion increasing participa tion Control Line Scale get emphasis off electronically assisted overly complex monsters have ruined fun major ity Mike also notes average builder willing spend time creating good-looking model does want get design construction complex operating features response Mike indicated somewhat agree position thoughts might good part what maldng non-AMA Profile Scale event popular some areas country Almost newsletters being sent writer contain Scale news have something about profile similar noncom plex Scale event being run some club would appear desire emulate real thing have taken away very impor tant aspect particular branch model avi ation FUN aspects activity can remember Sport Scale first pro posed intention create event would give average modeler opportu nity participate Scale activities Instead seems have succeeded doing move majority Precision Scale builders Sport Scale classand have discouraged newcomers have look Sport Scale lineup contest see per haps 75% entries fully de tailed rivet patterns sliding canopies access panels operating featuresjust about things would expect find Preci sion Scale model Neither Mike nor know what answer some thoughts consideration Per haps need set three Control Line Scale events would satisfy skill levels First could have entry level Profile event static judging would done now done Sport event 100 points maxi mum would no flight score other point per lap maximum 10 points five airborne laps required qualify plane official score single allowa ble flight operation would throttle control five points awarded total maximum score would 115 points Second intermediate level event Modify present Sport Scale event follows Retain present static scoring 100 points Reduce flight plan 10 7 maneuvers/operational features Retain takeoff 10 airborne laps land ing realism flight three optional opera tions However deemphasize flight op erational feature aspects event scoring flight operations would reduced one-tofive points except 10 airborne laps would earn maximum 10 points Five air borne laps would required qualify model official score Total maximum score would 140 points Third senior level event Retain present Precision Scale event change ulti mate event wanting build com pete superscale models Should Scale events described above ever established might appropriate have rules entry intermediate levels once formulated frozen no changes allowed ex cept safety reasons Freezing such rules would allow some semblance order consistency trying get involved CL Scale modeling Senior Precision event would remain event subject rules changes per current rules-making process system events detailed above would fer true beginner opportunity Profile event modeler some experience might move full-bodied Sport event could try hand some operational features neither case would entrant overwhelmed someone superoperational model emphasis would building flying model would within capabilities modelers What think about have thoughts comments above would sure like hear might also drop copy comments John Guenther NASA President RR #3 Box 297A Borden IN 47106 Pro-Stunt Produets run Windy Urtnowski Continued page 183 January 1989 75 Confrol Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269dm Sueet New Hyde Park NY 11040 Look closely Profile Scale plane Mike Keville Lakewood CA powers Stinson Tn-motor 3 Cox Babe Bee engines Color scheme old American Airlines type subject upcoming construction article Model Builder Wingspan 50 Another Pedro Carral Daniels CL Scale Pedro Carral Daniel Clego de Avila Cuba models ones Scout SE-5A L and two modeling buddies get ready start Pedros Breguet XIX Model Cuban National CL Scale champ 1986 Recognize Lithuanian Air Force mark ings Theyre sure giveaway Dave Du laitis Sunny Hills FL built Ansaldo A120 Fox 35 powers 1A2-scaie craft Another Dave Dulaitis CL Scale fleet Junkers Ju-18S powered two Fox 15s observed lack tip weight toorearward location lead-out guide Cox representative stated very pleased Teds efforts assured us Cox immediately making changes Su per Chipmnnk tooling improve model indicated Super Chipmunks improve ments incorporated would rolling off pro duction line about time issue Model Aviation reaches readers RMcM CL Scale/Boss Continued page 75 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry NJ 07643 has sev eral items readers column might terested knowing about first large plastic line reel has become hard-to-find item reel made high-visibility plastic easily lost misplaced molded right- left-hand operation reel has line storage area inch wide has diam eter about five inches comes equipped two line-clip holders reel priced $995 includes shipping An item could helpful fin ishing models 1200-grit sandpaper can used wet dry sald scratch 400/500/600-grit papers Windy also indicates has VHS videotapes modeling avallable particular interest Scale modeler footage 1988 CL World Championships Kiev USSR For catalog CL items handled Pro-Stunt write Windy address stated above Trophies something always con cerned planning next contest Oftentimes looking something unique different usual Victory figure-topped award need something really different might want look plaques ing offered Jennings Trophy Sales Hender sonville TN Jennings offering two series plaques 100 400 Series exactiy suited aeromodelers needs 100 Series features model engraving depicting various events RC CL FF 400 Series engraved two views usually front side alr planes such Beechcraft T-34C Grumman E2C Hawkeye etc Both series plaques also have engraving plates contest event information cost unique plaques right line cost awards given contests So youre looking something different write Jennings Trophy 13 Walton Mall PO Box 1121 Hendersonville TN 37077 Im sure will happy send catalog 1988 Directory CL Scale Items Model Aviation January History CL electronic control systems Mike Gretz Electric flap control Jerry Blaszczyk February Profile Scale activity update George Gaydos Workshop hint Bob Furr Prop balancing storage March Bonding adhesives Chris Shearer Hobbypoxy paint formulas Lemon Yellow Willow Green Kits plans sources Continued page 186 L KOVR-KUTR Covering material dispenser model KKA-030 assembled As seen Nov 88 issue RCM ALL 3034 65-5~ Office hours 830 am 430 pm MST CODs add $300 PIT-KIT Field box model PKK-01 0 kit model PKR-020 assembled As seen Jan 89 issue RCM FREE SHIPPING colorado model products Inc 555 Alter St PO Box 550 Broomfield CO 80020 Dept MA * 48 contiguous states January 1989 183 100/0 NSA t4 K1 $25 95 asse 49 SHIRTS & HATS PERSONALIZED R/C FASHIONS HATS $895 COLORS RedNary GoldWhile CoL Bhe STYLE #103 L3T3 GO FLYING T-SHIRTS $1095 YOUR NAME UPPER LEFT SIZES SM L XL ~ STYLE #102 STYLE #105 STYLE #154 T-SHIRTS SHORT SLEEVE Coeeoo & Polycele Bleed COLORS WhileSloe Soarbe Orees SOon STYL #10 SWEATSHIRTS $1695 ColIsa & Polyeele Blend COLOER WIne Ie Sloe Silve ISP sW L Oeeo Yelloro CALL OUR 24 HOUR PHONE 303 770-6306 TO PLACE ORDERS REQUEST BROCHURE $200 Shipping & Handling ChargeCODs Add S300 Continental USCO Residents Add 3% Sales Tax 3 ITEMS SHIPPED POSTAGE PEE-PAIDAS Monies US dollars SEND SASE FOR FREE COLOR BROCHURE HOBBY SHIRTS & HATS PO BOX 2497 LITrLETON CO 80161 CL Scale/Boss Continued page 183 1988 Rules-change discussion Flap operating system Bill Old ham May Discussion craftsmanship NASA President John Guenther Hiding fuel tank filler tubes Workshop hint Bob Furr Hard emng carbide cuffing disks Documentation Source Scale Model Research June Report WRAM Show 1988 Contest activities July Use Silastic rubber-molding ma terial casting resin making special model parts VISA AugustImportance Scale documenta tion six-step procedure put ting model presentation together Mike Welshans SeptemberUpdate NASA Presidents views craftsmanship Helpful hints Sam Abdow improving engine cowling Scale appearance OctoberBasics three-line control system presented Mike Welshans Contest activity note neighboring coun try November1988 Nationals report Dick Perry DecemberScale modeling fun Dave Dulaltis Helpful hints includes use wood-turning lathe micromesh polishing taking pictures pictures color documentation CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 matches rather informal meet allowed com petitors pitmen supporters chance show stuff free-for-all likes weve seen since California-versus-theWorld match 1971 Nats Dozens models spread around cir cle pilots out near center just wait ing break action could go up Some eager went up three-at-atime Gary Arnold brought couple models just bash frantically worked get en gines mounted everything hooked up before rains came turned out Gary made first test flight model match Oleg Doroshenko Doroshenko got best him Rich Lopez came defense led Oleg ground About hour festivities rain came down Soviets packed up stuff got vans Americans stayed out rain hoping best eventually re alized rain wasnt going away Soviets thought wed gotten vans like should have upon finding out rain vans entire Soviet team leaped out vans insisted get out rain seemed embarrassed guests overlooked though choice Soviets sincerity hospi tality will long remembered well kin ship between two rival teams pictures can see Soviets others fly much different equipment Americans What appear very simple models fact very precision-built airplanes lots pieces detail done perfectly mounting system lead-out guides drilled extreme rake re movable pit crew needs switch right wing make plane flyable again af ter collision foam leading edge favored So viets balsa ribs clear covering foam covered type graph paper strength small feet placed against foam ribs butt against Hardwood used trailing edge Some used external controls very lightweight bellcranks All-up weight about same Tom Flukers mod els ounce save engine weight made up structural strength al lowed demolish lesser aircraft sur vive ground impact covering material superior anything use fact very hard find edge overlapped shrinks up tight doesnt seem sag need smuggle some out Soviet Union twin-exhaust-stack Combat engine latest best line ultralightweight powerful Russian engines stack above below leading edge its possible push engine back against leading edge wing burning away foam add ing some sort deflector round-exhaust engine better choice works engine whereas square-exhaust en gine production much slower en gines feature screw-in head clamp re moved special tool having fingers plug clamp Pitmen spent lot 186 Model Aviation SIC CAPS R/C POol Win5s Oae Pool Sorarebled EW Os Sit 0014 Esobroidered April
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/01
Page Numbers: 75, 183, 186
TOO DEMANDING Too complex Are two questions applicable CL Sport Scale too much gadgetry emphasis flight operational features Mike Keville Lake wood CA indicated recent letter opinion complexities competitive models what keeping joining ranks Scale modelingthat putting too much emphasis flight operational aspects models Mike says have take look popularity FF Scaleespecially rubber-powered event no operating bomb bay doors retracting gear revolving tur rets touch-and-go landings stunting required model able remain airborne minimum 10 seconds up maximum 90 seconds flight lends itself event almost aircraft can modeled allows modeler con centrate building Scale aspects model also allows building teresting beautiful creations unusual exotic design As consequence no surprise contests have dozens entries CL rules other hand written such single-engined civilian-type aircraft distinct disadvantageespecially nonacrobatic suggestion increasing participa tion Control Line Scale get emphasis off electronically assisted overly complex monsters have ruined fun major ity Mike also notes average builder willing spend time creating good-looking model does want get design construction complex operating features response Mike indicated somewhat agree position thoughts might good part what maldng non-AMA Profile Scale event popular some areas country Almost newsletters being sent writer contain Scale news have something about profile similar noncom plex Scale event being run some club would appear desire emulate real thing have taken away very impor tant aspect particular branch model avi ation FUN aspects activity can remember Sport Scale first pro posed intention create event would give average modeler opportu nity participate Scale activities Instead seems have succeeded doing move majority Precision Scale builders Sport Scale classand have discouraged newcomers have look Sport Scale lineup contest see per haps 75% entries fully de tailed rivet patterns sliding canopies access panels operating featuresjust about things would expect find Preci sion Scale model Neither Mike nor know what answer some thoughts consideration Per haps need set three Control Line Scale events would satisfy skill levels First could have entry level Profile event static judging would done now done Sport event 100 points maxi mum would no flight score other point per lap maximum 10 points five airborne laps required qualify plane official score single allowa ble flight operation would throttle control five points awarded total maximum score would 115 points Second intermediate level event Modify present Sport Scale event follows Retain present static scoring 100 points Reduce flight plan 10 7 maneuvers/operational features Retain takeoff 10 airborne laps land ing realism flight three optional opera tions However deemphasize flight op erational feature aspects event scoring flight operations would reduced one-tofive points except 10 airborne laps would earn maximum 10 points Five air borne laps would required qualify model official score Total maximum score would 140 points Third senior level event Retain present Precision Scale event change ulti mate event wanting build com pete superscale models Should Scale events described above ever established might appropriate have rules entry intermediate levels once formulated frozen no changes allowed ex cept safety reasons Freezing such rules would allow some semblance order consistency trying get involved CL Scale modeling Senior Precision event would remain event subject rules changes per current rules-making process system events detailed above would fer true beginner opportunity Profile event modeler some experience might move full-bodied Sport event could try hand some operational features neither case would entrant overwhelmed someone superoperational model emphasis would building flying model would within capabilities modelers What think about have thoughts comments above would sure like hear might also drop copy comments John Guenther NASA President RR #3 Box 297A Borden IN 47106 Pro-Stunt Produets run Windy Urtnowski Continued page 183 January 1989 75 Confrol Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269dm Sueet New Hyde Park NY 11040 Look closely Profile Scale plane Mike Keville Lakewood CA powers Stinson Tn-motor 3 Cox Babe Bee engines Color scheme old American Airlines type subject upcoming construction article Model Builder Wingspan 50 Another Pedro Carral Daniels CL Scale Pedro Carral Daniel Clego de Avila Cuba models ones Scout SE-5A L and two modeling buddies get ready start Pedros Breguet XIX Model Cuban National CL Scale champ 1986 Recognize Lithuanian Air Force mark ings Theyre sure giveaway Dave Du laitis Sunny Hills FL built Ansaldo A120 Fox 35 powers 1A2-scaie craft Another Dave Dulaitis CL Scale fleet Junkers Ju-18S powered two Fox 15s observed lack tip weight toorearward location lead-out guide Cox representative stated very pleased Teds efforts assured us Cox immediately making changes Su per Chipmnnk tooling improve model indicated Super Chipmunks improve ments incorporated would rolling off pro duction line about time issue Model Aviation reaches readers RMcM CL Scale/Boss Continued page 75 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry NJ 07643 has sev eral items readers column might terested knowing about first large plastic line reel has become hard-to-find item reel made high-visibility plastic easily lost misplaced molded right- left-hand operation reel has line storage area inch wide has diam eter about five inches comes equipped two line-clip holders reel priced $995 includes shipping An item could helpful fin ishing models 1200-grit sandpaper can used wet dry sald scratch 400/500/600-grit papers Windy also indicates has VHS videotapes modeling avallable particular interest Scale modeler footage 1988 CL World Championships Kiev USSR For catalog CL items handled Pro-Stunt write Windy address stated above Trophies something always con cerned planning next contest Oftentimes looking something unique different usual Victory figure-topped award need something really different might want look plaques ing offered Jennings Trophy Sales Hender sonville TN Jennings offering two series plaques 100 400 Series exactiy suited aeromodelers needs 100 Series features model engraving depicting various events RC CL FF 400 Series engraved two views usually front side alr planes such Beechcraft T-34C Grumman E2C Hawkeye etc Both series plaques also have engraving plates contest event information cost unique plaques right line cost awards given contests So youre looking something different write Jennings Trophy 13 Walton Mall PO Box 1121 Hendersonville TN 37077 Im sure will happy send catalog 1988 Directory CL Scale Items Model Aviation January History CL electronic control systems Mike Gretz Electric flap control Jerry Blaszczyk February Profile Scale activity update George Gaydos Workshop hint Bob Furr Prop balancing storage March Bonding adhesives Chris Shearer Hobbypoxy paint formulas Lemon Yellow Willow Green Kits plans sources Continued page 186 L KOVR-KUTR Covering material dispenser model KKA-030 assembled As seen Nov 88 issue RCM ALL 3034 65-5~ Office hours 830 am 430 pm MST CODs add $300 PIT-KIT Field box model PKK-01 0 kit model PKR-020 assembled As seen Jan 89 issue RCM FREE SHIPPING colorado model products Inc 555 Alter St PO Box 550 Broomfield CO 80020 Dept MA * 48 contiguous states January 1989 183 100/0 NSA t4 K1 $25 95 asse 49 SHIRTS & HATS PERSONALIZED R/C FASHIONS HATS $895 COLORS RedNary GoldWhile CoL Bhe STYLE #103 L3T3 GO FLYING T-SHIRTS $1095 YOUR NAME UPPER LEFT SIZES SM L XL ~ STYLE #102 STYLE #105 STYLE #154 T-SHIRTS SHORT SLEEVE Coeeoo & Polycele Bleed COLORS WhileSloe Soarbe Orees SOon STYL #10 SWEATSHIRTS $1695 ColIsa & Polyeele Blend COLOER WIne Ie Sloe Silve ISP sW L Oeeo Yelloro CALL OUR 24 HOUR PHONE 303 770-6306 TO PLACE ORDERS REQUEST BROCHURE $200 Shipping & Handling ChargeCODs Add S300 Continental USCO Residents Add 3% Sales Tax 3 ITEMS SHIPPED POSTAGE PEE-PAIDAS Monies US dollars SEND SASE FOR FREE COLOR BROCHURE HOBBY SHIRTS & HATS PO BOX 2497 LITrLETON CO 80161 CL Scale/Boss Continued page 183 1988 Rules-change discussion Flap operating system Bill Old ham May Discussion craftsmanship NASA President John Guenther Hiding fuel tank filler tubes Workshop hint Bob Furr Hard emng carbide cuffing disks Documentation Source Scale Model Research June Report WRAM Show 1988 Contest activities July Use Silastic rubber-molding ma terial casting resin making special model parts VISA AugustImportance Scale documenta tion six-step procedure put ting model presentation together Mike Welshans SeptemberUpdate NASA Presidents views craftsmanship Helpful hints Sam Abdow improving engine cowling Scale appearance OctoberBasics three-line control system presented Mike Welshans Contest activity note neighboring coun try November1988 Nationals report Dick Perry DecemberScale modeling fun Dave Dulaltis Helpful hints includes use wood-turning lathe micromesh polishing taking pictures pictures color documentation CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 matches rather informal meet allowed com petitors pitmen supporters chance show stuff free-for-all likes weve seen since California-versus-theWorld match 1971 Nats Dozens models spread around cir cle pilots out near center just wait ing break action could go up Some eager went up three-at-atime Gary Arnold brought couple models just bash frantically worked get en gines mounted everything hooked up before rains came turned out Gary made first test flight model match Oleg Doroshenko Doroshenko got best him Rich Lopez came defense led Oleg ground About hour festivities rain came down Soviets packed up stuff got vans Americans stayed out rain hoping best eventually re alized rain wasnt going away Soviets thought wed gotten vans like should have upon finding out rain vans entire Soviet team leaped out vans insisted get out rain seemed embarrassed guests overlooked though choice Soviets sincerity hospi tality will long remembered well kin ship between two rival teams pictures can see Soviets others fly much different equipment Americans What appear very simple models fact very precision-built airplanes lots pieces detail done perfectly mounting system lead-out guides drilled extreme rake re movable pit crew needs switch right wing make plane flyable again af ter collision foam leading edge favored So viets balsa ribs clear covering foam covered type graph paper strength small feet placed against foam ribs butt against Hardwood used trailing edge Some used external controls very lightweight bellcranks All-up weight about same Tom Flukers mod els ounce save engine weight made up structural strength al lowed demolish lesser aircraft sur vive ground impact covering material superior anything use fact very hard find edge overlapped shrinks up tight doesnt seem sag need smuggle some out Soviet Union twin-exhaust-stack Combat engine latest best line ultralightweight powerful Russian engines stack above below leading edge its possible push engine back against leading edge wing burning away foam add ing some sort deflector round-exhaust engine better choice works engine whereas square-exhaust en gine production much slower en gines feature screw-in head clamp re moved special tool having fingers plug clamp Pitmen spent lot 186 Model Aviation SIC CAPS R/C POol Win5s Oae Pool Sorarebled EW Os Sit 0014 Esobroidered April
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/01
Page Numbers: 75, 183, 186
TOO DEMANDING Too complex Are two questions applicable CL Sport Scale too much gadgetry emphasis flight operational features Mike Keville Lake wood CA indicated recent letter opinion complexities competitive models what keeping joining ranks Scale modelingthat putting too much emphasis flight operational aspects models Mike says have take look popularity FF Scaleespecially rubber-powered event no operating bomb bay doors retracting gear revolving tur rets touch-and-go landings stunting required model able remain airborne minimum 10 seconds up maximum 90 seconds flight lends itself event almost aircraft can modeled allows modeler con centrate building Scale aspects model also allows building teresting beautiful creations unusual exotic design As consequence no surprise contests have dozens entries CL rules other hand written such single-engined civilian-type aircraft distinct disadvantageespecially nonacrobatic suggestion increasing participa tion Control Line Scale get emphasis off electronically assisted overly complex monsters have ruined fun major ity Mike also notes average builder willing spend time creating good-looking model does want get design construction complex operating features response Mike indicated somewhat agree position thoughts might good part what maldng non-AMA Profile Scale event popular some areas country Almost newsletters being sent writer contain Scale news have something about profile similar noncom plex Scale event being run some club would appear desire emulate real thing have taken away very impor tant aspect particular branch model avi ation FUN aspects activity can remember Sport Scale first pro posed intention create event would give average modeler opportu nity participate Scale activities Instead seems have succeeded doing move majority Precision Scale builders Sport Scale classand have discouraged newcomers have look Sport Scale lineup contest see per haps 75% entries fully de tailed rivet patterns sliding canopies access panels operating featuresjust about things would expect find Preci sion Scale model Neither Mike nor know what answer some thoughts consideration Per haps need set three Control Line Scale events would satisfy skill levels First could have entry level Profile event static judging would done now done Sport event 100 points maxi mum would no flight score other point per lap maximum 10 points five airborne laps required qualify plane official score single allowa ble flight operation would throttle control five points awarded total maximum score would 115 points Second intermediate level event Modify present Sport Scale event follows Retain present static scoring 100 points Reduce flight plan 10 7 maneuvers/operational features Retain takeoff 10 airborne laps land ing realism flight three optional opera tions However deemphasize flight op erational feature aspects event scoring flight operations would reduced one-tofive points except 10 airborne laps would earn maximum 10 points Five air borne laps would required qualify model official score Total maximum score would 140 points Third senior level event Retain present Precision Scale event change ulti mate event wanting build com pete superscale models Should Scale events described above ever established might appropriate have rules entry intermediate levels once formulated frozen no changes allowed ex cept safety reasons Freezing such rules would allow some semblance order consistency trying get involved CL Scale modeling Senior Precision event would remain event subject rules changes per current rules-making process system events detailed above would fer true beginner opportunity Profile event modeler some experience might move full-bodied Sport event could try hand some operational features neither case would entrant overwhelmed someone superoperational model emphasis would building flying model would within capabilities modelers What think about have thoughts comments above would sure like hear might also drop copy comments John Guenther NASA President RR #3 Box 297A Borden IN 47106 Pro-Stunt Produets run Windy Urtnowski Continued page 183 January 1989 75 Confrol Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269dm Sueet New Hyde Park NY 11040 Look closely Profile Scale plane Mike Keville Lakewood CA powers Stinson Tn-motor 3 Cox Babe Bee engines Color scheme old American Airlines type subject upcoming construction article Model Builder Wingspan 50 Another Pedro Carral Daniels CL Scale Pedro Carral Daniel Clego de Avila Cuba models ones Scout SE-5A L and two modeling buddies get ready start Pedros Breguet XIX Model Cuban National CL Scale champ 1986 Recognize Lithuanian Air Force mark ings Theyre sure giveaway Dave Du laitis Sunny Hills FL built Ansaldo A120 Fox 35 powers 1A2-scaie craft Another Dave Dulaitis CL Scale fleet Junkers Ju-18S powered two Fox 15s observed lack tip weight toorearward location lead-out guide Cox representative stated very pleased Teds efforts assured us Cox immediately making changes Su per Chipmnnk tooling improve model indicated Super Chipmunks improve ments incorporated would rolling off pro duction line about time issue Model Aviation reaches readers RMcM CL Scale/Boss Continued page 75 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry NJ 07643 has sev eral items readers column might terested knowing about first large plastic line reel has become hard-to-find item reel made high-visibility plastic easily lost misplaced molded right- left-hand operation reel has line storage area inch wide has diam eter about five inches comes equipped two line-clip holders reel priced $995 includes shipping An item could helpful fin ishing models 1200-grit sandpaper can used wet dry sald scratch 400/500/600-grit papers Windy also indicates has VHS videotapes modeling avallable particular interest Scale modeler footage 1988 CL World Championships Kiev USSR For catalog CL items handled Pro-Stunt write Windy address stated above Trophies something always con cerned planning next contest Oftentimes looking something unique different usual Victory figure-topped award need something really different might want look plaques ing offered Jennings Trophy Sales Hender sonville TN Jennings offering two series plaques 100 400 Series exactiy suited aeromodelers needs 100 Series features model engraving depicting various events RC CL FF 400 Series engraved two views usually front side alr planes such Beechcraft T-34C Grumman E2C Hawkeye etc Both series plaques also have engraving plates contest event information cost unique plaques right line cost awards given contests So youre looking something different write Jennings Trophy 13 Walton Mall PO Box 1121 Hendersonville TN 37077 Im sure will happy send catalog 1988 Directory CL Scale Items Model Aviation January History CL electronic control systems Mike Gretz Electric flap control Jerry Blaszczyk February Profile Scale activity update George Gaydos Workshop hint Bob Furr Prop balancing storage March Bonding adhesives Chris Shearer Hobbypoxy paint formulas Lemon Yellow Willow Green Kits plans sources Continued page 186 L KOVR-KUTR Covering material dispenser model KKA-030 assembled As seen Nov 88 issue RCM ALL 3034 65-5~ Office hours 830 am 430 pm MST CODs add $300 PIT-KIT Field box model PKK-01 0 kit model PKR-020 assembled As seen Jan 89 issue RCM FREE SHIPPING colorado model products Inc 555 Alter St PO Box 550 Broomfield CO 80020 Dept MA * 48 contiguous states January 1989 183 100/0 NSA t4 K1 $25 95 asse 49 SHIRTS & HATS PERSONALIZED R/C FASHIONS HATS $895 COLORS RedNary GoldWhile CoL Bhe STYLE #103 L3T3 GO FLYING T-SHIRTS $1095 YOUR NAME UPPER LEFT SIZES SM L XL ~ STYLE #102 STYLE #105 STYLE #154 T-SHIRTS SHORT SLEEVE Coeeoo & Polycele Bleed COLORS WhileSloe Soarbe Orees SOon STYL #10 SWEATSHIRTS $1695 ColIsa & Polyeele Blend COLOER WIne Ie Sloe Silve ISP sW L Oeeo Yelloro CALL OUR 24 HOUR PHONE 303 770-6306 TO PLACE ORDERS REQUEST BROCHURE $200 Shipping & Handling ChargeCODs Add S300 Continental USCO Residents Add 3% Sales Tax 3 ITEMS SHIPPED POSTAGE PEE-PAIDAS Monies US dollars SEND SASE FOR FREE COLOR BROCHURE HOBBY SHIRTS & HATS PO BOX 2497 LITrLETON CO 80161 CL Scale/Boss Continued page 183 1988 Rules-change discussion Flap operating system Bill Old ham May Discussion craftsmanship NASA President John Guenther Hiding fuel tank filler tubes Workshop hint Bob Furr Hard emng carbide cuffing disks Documentation Source Scale Model Research June Report WRAM Show 1988 Contest activities July Use Silastic rubber-molding ma terial casting resin making special model parts VISA AugustImportance Scale documenta tion six-step procedure put ting model presentation together Mike Welshans SeptemberUpdate NASA Presidents views craftsmanship Helpful hints Sam Abdow improving engine cowling Scale appearance OctoberBasics three-line control system presented Mike Welshans Contest activity note neighboring coun try November1988 Nationals report Dick Perry DecemberScale modeling fun Dave Dulaltis Helpful hints includes use wood-turning lathe micromesh polishing taking pictures pictures color documentation CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 matches rather informal meet allowed com petitors pitmen supporters chance show stuff free-for-all likes weve seen since California-versus-theWorld match 1971 Nats Dozens models spread around cir cle pilots out near center just wait ing break action could go up Some eager went up three-at-atime Gary Arnold brought couple models just bash frantically worked get en gines mounted everything hooked up before rains came turned out Gary made first test flight model match Oleg Doroshenko Doroshenko got best him Rich Lopez came defense led Oleg ground About hour festivities rain came down Soviets packed up stuff got vans Americans stayed out rain hoping best eventually re alized rain wasnt going away Soviets thought wed gotten vans like should have upon finding out rain vans entire Soviet team leaped out vans insisted get out rain seemed embarrassed guests overlooked though choice Soviets sincerity hospi tality will long remembered well kin ship between two rival teams pictures can see Soviets others fly much different equipment Americans What appear very simple models fact very precision-built airplanes lots pieces detail done perfectly mounting system lead-out guides drilled extreme rake re movable pit crew needs switch right wing make plane flyable again af ter collision foam leading edge favored So viets balsa ribs clear covering foam covered type graph paper strength small feet placed against foam ribs butt against Hardwood used trailing edge Some used external controls very lightweight bellcranks All-up weight about same Tom Flukers mod els ounce save engine weight made up structural strength al lowed demolish lesser aircraft sur vive ground impact covering material superior anything use fact very hard find edge overlapped shrinks up tight doesnt seem sag need smuggle some out Soviet Union twin-exhaust-stack Combat engine latest best line ultralightweight powerful Russian engines stack above below leading edge its possible push engine back against leading edge wing burning away foam add ing some sort deflector round-exhaust engine better choice works engine whereas square-exhaust en gine production much slower en gines feature screw-in head clamp re moved special tool having fingers plug clamp Pitmen spent lot 186 Model Aviation SIC CAPS R/C POol Win5s Oae Pool Sorarebled EW Os Sit 0014 Esobroidered April