ERROR error error Star-and-bar insignia topic discussed January 1992 column included several sketches showed evolution US aircraft insignia well some data size various insignia types Recent letters longtime modelers Jack Conrad Harrisburg Pennsylvania Claude McCullough Montezuma Iowa pointed Out sketch representing insignia used 1920-1942 period error Both letter writers indicated inner red circle should have touched points star blue field shown sketch Instead circle should tangent straight line drawn between inner points star shown accompanying sketch Both gentlemen course right error made making up January column sketch information provided Sam Abdow Claude McCullough also pointed Out January column sketch wrong replicas home-builts models seen insignia applied way official correct version shown months sketch Scale modelers should take note correct insignia format use future projects Thanks Jack Claude picking up error good question Have ever wondered what meant flying Scale model scale speed Just what scale speed realistic way us determine what scale speed should various types Scale models fly question scale speed brought attention during recent telephone conversation Gerry Deneau Aurora Colorado Scale modeler member Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers called ask knew method could used determine fast Scale model should fly admit did did tell him judging Scale model flights use what consider common-sense approach question expect fighter such P-40 P-5 1 flown reasonably high rate speed biplane WW era will course much slower added ones judgment must tempered what knows has seen full-scale aircraft rule book tells us model should perform scalelike manner takeoff landing full throttle takeoff cut back cruising speed slow gradual reduction speed landing independent flap throttle operation etc does specify what scale speed should determine Could simple full-scale fighter has top speed 420 mph cruising speed 360 mph model built 1/6 scale can divide top cruising speeds six say model should have top speed 70 mph cruising speed 60 mph case could set up speed tables Continued page 130 Corrected sketch star-and-bar insignia used 1920 1942 inner red circle rather touching points star blue field shown last months sketch tangent straight line drawn between inner points star 74 Model Aviation Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 BLUE WHITE RED\ INNER RED CIRCLE DOES NOTTANGENT HERE TOUCH HERE Al Brickhauss aerobatic Miss Dara took top honors first-ever Sport Scale event Lafayette Esquadrille MAC-sponsored glass-and-walnut award new contest October 1991 meet held Jennings Products line designed St Louis Missouri semiscale profile modeler mind Over 40 variations model uses OS 40 Photo John Moll available suit CL RC FF events Len Hichard Fiafterys twin-engine profile Moskito green-and-gray camouflage came third Sport Scale Lafayette Esquadrille MAC contest held October 1991 Photo Ron Carr Right John Moll Oakville Missouri took second place Scale replica Lockheed P-3 Orion derived piston-engine civil Electra used Navy maritime patrol reconnaissance sound Johns four OS Max 25s kept crowd enthralled Photo John Moll Cmg c S t 1 ox 252 Haziet NJ 07730 Carbon Fibre Exhaust Systems & 4-C Design outoertorm aluminum Darts fl Cciposite wing joints tubes 5 15 ID Caiosite Floating Stab asseritly 40 120 size plane FAt Ccietition Timers 2 6 functions masterpieces ILOf I$RE rmation call 908 2646693 order call 18005416568 Dealers inquiries welcome CL Scale/Boss Continued page 74 commonly used scale sizes use stopwatch time various laps models flight grade its speed performance case new requirement model builder would provide flight statistics plane modeled Well now have set stage lets see what responses will would glad hear anyone has some ideas subject Perhaps can come up something will take guesswork out CL flight judging settle question long discussed Contest activity October 1991 column reported Lafayette Esquadrifle MAC Saint Louis Missouri predominantly Stunt organization planned include first time Sport Scale event its upcoming Broken Arrow Stunt contest Bob Arata Ballwin Missouri CDed contest held October 6 1991 Buder Park Saint Louis Bob reports although Sport Scale event drew few contestants considers very successful beginning Al Brickhaus flying semiscale profile aerobatic model called Miss Dara took first place virtue good documentation excellent flight performance especially choosing maneuvers full-scale aircraft could perform John Moll took second place pleased crowd P-3 Orion equipped four OS Max 25s Theres nothing crowd pleasing roar four well-tuned engines buzzing around circle gets attention time third place Richard Raftery flying twin-engine profile Moskito green-and-gray camouflage Bob indicated has great hopes future growth Sport Scale event yearly meet Saint Louis area should take note new CL Scale activity Lafayette Esquadrille MAC Watch AMA Contest Calendar 1992-season contest Circle Masters Flying Club Brookfield Wisconsin notes July 26 1992 will date its annual CL meet addition usual Stunt events will competition Sport Profile Scale meet will held Dretzkn Park flying site Chalet located Highway 145 Bradley Road Brookfield Wisconin full contest details write Arthur Weber 17560 THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINEVIEW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 R/C Combat__________ Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 4 -5Ibs Aluminum Landing Gear Video$ 5 LIST $8995 1-8O0-264- 7840 Kombat 40 member quick building extremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio installed hour Nothing extra buyl provide 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared other almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner ORDER YOURS TODAYI Trainer Version available $7495 Sport Flying Flys houil Windemere Rd Brookfield WI 53045 appears interest CL Scale activity always slow sure picking up areas country Clubs such Lafayette Esquadrille Circle Masters have added Scale events what previously Stunt-only meets giving Scale modeling community real boost can hope trend continues knows someday may again see local meets 25 30 Scale entries CL Scale modelers areas urged support two clubs upcoming meets Jennings Products Hendersonville Tennessee has just introduced some new products its fine line trophies might fit bill special awards local contests dress up workshop Keeping tune things Scale Jennings has among its latest offerings aviation clock set coasters some new great-looking trophies clock 6 1/2 sq battery operated replica altimeter would go well aviation buffs den workshop coasters set four Scale replicas altimeter gyro horizon indicator airspeed indicator directional gyro new trophy series features 1/4-in glass panel set American walnut base cap glass panel silk-screened black ink variety designs depicting modeling events wish own club logo can used black brass engraving plate inscribes gold letters applied show contest date place etc addition products mentioned above Jennings has available model aircraft carrier/storage rack sweatshirts might interest full details free brochure Jennings line trophies other products write call Jennings Products PO Box 1121 Hendersonville TN 37077-1121 telephone 615/824-0475 Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especialiy photos CL Scale activity address very top column AH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ZINGER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG CB B & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS 00 FOR CATALOG 130 Model Aviation T-Shirts $l295pp
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 74, 130
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 74, 130
ERROR error error Star-and-bar insignia topic discussed January 1992 column included several sketches showed evolution US aircraft insignia well some data size various insignia types Recent letters longtime modelers Jack Conrad Harrisburg Pennsylvania Claude McCullough Montezuma Iowa pointed Out sketch representing insignia used 1920-1942 period error Both letter writers indicated inner red circle should have touched points star blue field shown sketch Instead circle should tangent straight line drawn between inner points star shown accompanying sketch Both gentlemen course right error made making up January column sketch information provided Sam Abdow Claude McCullough also pointed Out January column sketch wrong replicas home-builts models seen insignia applied way official correct version shown months sketch Scale modelers should take note correct insignia format use future projects Thanks Jack Claude picking up error good question Have ever wondered what meant flying Scale model scale speed Just what scale speed realistic way us determine what scale speed should various types Scale models fly question scale speed brought attention during recent telephone conversation Gerry Deneau Aurora Colorado Scale modeler member Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers called ask knew method could used determine fast Scale model should fly admit did did tell him judging Scale model flights use what consider common-sense approach question expect fighter such P-40 P-5 1 flown reasonably high rate speed biplane WW era will course much slower added ones judgment must tempered what knows has seen full-scale aircraft rule book tells us model should perform scalelike manner takeoff landing full throttle takeoff cut back cruising speed slow gradual reduction speed landing independent flap throttle operation etc does specify what scale speed should determine Could simple full-scale fighter has top speed 420 mph cruising speed 360 mph model built 1/6 scale can divide top cruising speeds six say model should have top speed 70 mph cruising speed 60 mph case could set up speed tables Continued page 130 Corrected sketch star-and-bar insignia used 1920 1942 inner red circle rather touching points star blue field shown last months sketch tangent straight line drawn between inner points star 74 Model Aviation Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 BLUE WHITE RED\ INNER RED CIRCLE DOES NOTTANGENT HERE TOUCH HERE Al Brickhauss aerobatic Miss Dara took top honors first-ever Sport Scale event Lafayette Esquadrille MAC-sponsored glass-and-walnut award new contest October 1991 meet held Jennings Products line designed St Louis Missouri semiscale profile modeler mind Over 40 variations model uses OS 40 Photo John Moll available suit CL RC FF events Len Hichard Fiafterys twin-engine profile Moskito green-and-gray camouflage came third Sport Scale Lafayette Esquadrille MAC contest held October 1991 Photo Ron Carr Right John Moll Oakville Missouri took second place Scale replica Lockheed P-3 Orion derived piston-engine civil Electra used Navy maritime patrol reconnaissance sound Johns four OS Max 25s kept crowd enthralled Photo John Moll Cmg c S t 1 ox 252 Haziet NJ 07730 Carbon Fibre Exhaust Systems & 4-C Design outoertorm aluminum Darts fl Cciposite wing joints tubes 5 15 ID Caiosite Floating Stab asseritly 40 120 size plane FAt Ccietition Timers 2 6 functions masterpieces ILOf I$RE rmation call 908 2646693 order call 18005416568 Dealers inquiries welcome CL Scale/Boss Continued page 74 commonly used scale sizes use stopwatch time various laps models flight grade its speed performance case new requirement model builder would provide flight statistics plane modeled Well now have set stage lets see what responses will would glad hear anyone has some ideas subject Perhaps can come up something will take guesswork out CL flight judging settle question long discussed Contest activity October 1991 column reported Lafayette Esquadrifle MAC Saint Louis Missouri predominantly Stunt organization planned include first time Sport Scale event its upcoming Broken Arrow Stunt contest Bob Arata Ballwin Missouri CDed contest held October 6 1991 Buder Park Saint Louis Bob reports although Sport Scale event drew few contestants considers very successful beginning Al Brickhaus flying semiscale profile aerobatic model called Miss Dara took first place virtue good documentation excellent flight performance especially choosing maneuvers full-scale aircraft could perform John Moll took second place pleased crowd P-3 Orion equipped four OS Max 25s Theres nothing crowd pleasing roar four well-tuned engines buzzing around circle gets attention time third place Richard Raftery flying twin-engine profile Moskito green-and-gray camouflage Bob indicated has great hopes future growth Sport Scale event yearly meet Saint Louis area should take note new CL Scale activity Lafayette Esquadrille MAC Watch AMA Contest Calendar 1992-season contest Circle Masters Flying Club Brookfield Wisconsin notes July 26 1992 will date its annual CL meet addition usual Stunt events will competition Sport Profile Scale meet will held Dretzkn Park flying site Chalet located Highway 145 Bradley Road Brookfield Wisconin full contest details write Arthur Weber 17560 THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINEVIEW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 R/C Combat__________ Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 4 -5Ibs Aluminum Landing Gear Video$ 5 LIST $8995 1-8O0-264- 7840 Kombat 40 member quick building extremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio installed hour Nothing extra buyl provide 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared other almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner ORDER YOURS TODAYI Trainer Version available $7495 Sport Flying Flys houil Windemere Rd Brookfield WI 53045 appears interest CL Scale activity always slow sure picking up areas country Clubs such Lafayette Esquadrille Circle Masters have added Scale events what previously Stunt-only meets giving Scale modeling community real boost can hope trend continues knows someday may again see local meets 25 30 Scale entries CL Scale modelers areas urged support two clubs upcoming meets Jennings Products Hendersonville Tennessee has just introduced some new products its fine line trophies might fit bill special awards local contests dress up workshop Keeping tune things Scale Jennings has among its latest offerings aviation clock set coasters some new great-looking trophies clock 6 1/2 sq battery operated replica altimeter would go well aviation buffs den workshop coasters set four Scale replicas altimeter gyro horizon indicator airspeed indicator directional gyro new trophy series features 1/4-in glass panel set American walnut base cap glass panel silk-screened black ink variety designs depicting modeling events wish own club logo can used black brass engraving plate inscribes gold letters applied show contest date place etc addition products mentioned above Jennings has available model aircraft carrier/storage rack sweatshirts might interest full details free brochure Jennings line trophies other products write call Jennings Products PO Box 1121 Hendersonville TN 37077-1121 telephone 615/824-0475 Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especialiy photos CL Scale activity address very top column AH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ZINGER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG CB B & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS 00 FOR CATALOG 130 Model Aviation T-Shirts $l295pp
