SOLDERED BELLCRANE OR SERVO BRASS OR ALUMINUt4 TUBING BEARINGS PIANO WIRE TORQUE TIJDE/ROD ThROTTLE LEVER throttle control dropping bombs fuel tanks ejecting stores opening closing cooler doors operating flapscan done same basic mechanism whether using servo three-line belicrank difference control rod operating mechanism attacheda bellcrank servo An example system operated servo mechanical means Art materials generally can found average modelers workshopsome brass aluminum tubing sheet brass tin piano wire solder sketch indicates system can operated servo bellcrank photo shows three-line belicrank torque tube/rod installation Bristol Beaufort under construction Mike Welshans Before fabricating system decide whether use tubing piano wire torque tube/rod brass tubing used keep mind hard brass tubing used hobby comes 12-in lengths longer piece required will have spliced other hand piano wire generally 36-in long should long Continued page 166 100 Model Aviation E NTROL LINE C ONTROLSYSTEMS Art Weber interested torque-tube/rod consistent contributor ideas noted system operating throttle controls recent columns have contained multiengine model accompanying considerable information about electronic sketch photo demonstrate typical control systems servos operating arrangement torque-tube/rod idea model functions wondered what happened good old bellcrank-and pushrod systems answered Art telling him operation of models functions Piper 1-4 powered Enya 40 engine modified Goldberg kit Carmen Scaperrotta Beilville NJ Jeremiah McMillan 11-year-old Junior Sport Scale National Champion well-finished FW 190 Model built Guillows kit modified accept beam mounts Fuji 099 engine weighs 18 ounces Torque tubelrod system operating multiengine throttle control Torque tube/rod installation providing smooth accurate provides minimum free travel smooth operation over full control throttle used Mike Welshans twin-engine angle engine speed control See text Bristol Beaufort Photo Mike Weishans Great-looking sport scale Ryan PT-22 Augie Buffalano Clifton New Jersey spans 57 inches weighs about 61/4 pounds uses SuperTigre 46 power Covering silver MonoKote nylon Hobbypoxy paints Bill Boss photos ShowDirectors RON STAHL 4521 BellvieuAveBaltimore MD 21215 410-664-2712 DAVEMITCHELL 410-668-6690 MARC SHOW * NOW FULLY AIRCONDITIONED * MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL JUNE 5 61993 Saturday9 am 5pm Sunday 10 am to4 pm MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDSOver 100 Manuf acurers TIMONIUM MARYLANDStatic Displays Swapehop Sponsored MARCEDRadioKit&EquipmentRaffle INCFree Parking 5000 Cars RefreshmentCenters Indoor&OutdoorDemonstrations byFactoryTeams TO WILMINGTON craft-Cars-Boats Radios-Enghes TransmitterTesting 9000 Gallon Outdoor Boat Pond RIC Car Racing IAS ALWAYS AII SELLING SHOW NORTH TO WASHINGTON Ankeny Iowa August 11 through August 15 1993 additional information please address requests events new identity Greater Des Moines Aviation Expo PO Box 498 Ankeny IA 50021 0DM Aviation Expo 93 promises Worlds Most Unique Aviation Event years Radio Control Hobby Trade Association show Chicago huge success film still camera youll get see some gorgeous models next month promise Another Dynaflite Mustang installment forthcoming trip International Modeler Show Pasadena California books January Until build straight fly safely Ill talk again calelBoss Continued page 100 enough modelseven four engines Two wire/tubing combinations might considered 3/32-in wire 1/s-in OD tubing /s-in wire 5A2-in OD tubing Once decided whether use tubing wire torque tube/rod make series bearings appropriate size tubing control arms sheet tin brass stock Drill clearance holes control arms torque-tube/rod size engine throttle snap-on connectors sure holes engine control snap-on connectors correct size keep free travel system minimum After parts made have assume model structure ready control rod installation mount tubing bearings control rod assembly wing ribs balsa blocks bellcrank engine control arms should place torque rod soldered point Cut small slots wing ribs necessary install bearings torque rod operates freely epoxy glue bearings place After glue has hardened connect control arms models engines bellcrank servo Now place engine throttles bellcrank servo high- lowspeed position solder control arms place Before proceeding further model construction sure system working freely multiengine throttle control can installed using series bellcranks place control arms bellcrank would add significant amount free travel system torque-tube method reduces free travel considerably provides smoother operation over full range engines speed control Flying lines Dave Dahlke Oshkosh Wisconsin sent note citing source wire might suitable flying lines Dave indicated Cabelas Inc 812 Thirteenth Avenue Sidney NE 69162 has both solid stranded wire bulk quantities Dave sent sample ad showing solid top-grade noncorrosive stainless steel wire diameters ranging 011 043 various lengths Write Cabelas catalog further details Workshop hintlsafety tip M McCloskey Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson Arizona notes frequent inspection flying lines good safety practice provides some insurance against losing model broken line suggests especially now flying season approaching parts country flight handles lines inspected problems found consider replacement handle lines After laying out lines take hand walk entire length line feeling kinks tight loops broken strands carefula broken strand can cause skin puncture considerable pain kinks found especially 450 examine carefully before after attempt straighten out magni fying glass jewelers loupe helpful broken cracked strands found best replace line rust found 166 Model Aviation NFORMATIONCONTACT SWAP SHOP $10 FULL TABLE PER DAY NO DEALERS PLEASE Limit 2 tables per person -SWAP SHOP ONLYFor Pre-Registration call DON HANDS 410 788-5962 evenings THE BEST DRESSED MODELS WEAR GRAPHICS DIE-CUT PRESS-ON LLY FUELPROOF MATCHING COLORS WILL NOT CRACK OR PEEL Graphics made 100% cast vinyl Glass-smooth yet microthin Unlike typical mylar water transter decal Graphics will crack peel harden GOOF-PROOF ADHESIVE Graphics have special pressure-sensitive adhesive gives time correct mistakes During first hour adhesive sets up slowly allowing lift re-position AMAZINGLY FUELPROOF know annoying have fuel creep under decal causing edges curl up sometimes have decal fall off Graphics simply dont See yourself Dip Graphics raw fuel Let sit around few days dripping wet Youll amazed see Graphics will still stick tight like nothing ever happened Incidentally no overcoating ever required Graphics ready go right Out wrapper FIVE CLASSIC COLORS Graphics come 5 gloss colors red white blue black yellow GREAT FOR PLANES BOATS & CARS Graphics add professional touch model including older ones Youll quite pleased see reaction field STRIPES show up old plane thats dressed up crisp new Graphics Graphics stick just about anything fabric painted surfaces plastics metal wood etc Naturafly stick great-on Coverite Black Baron Film Presto Super& 21st Centory Film & Fabric well afi other iron-ons Since theyre water weather resistant theyre now being used full sized boats hulls & sails full sized planes 3 letters FAA approved tails mention signs doors windows trucks vans etc STICK TO ANY CURVE Once again unlike traditional decals Graphics remain pliable wifi conform curve orangle. will stay way Just press forget about Theyll stay place years indoors out afi sorts weather BIG ECONOMICAL SHEETS Some modelers have asked us packaged sheets instead individual numbers reason cheaper produce full sheet individually packaged numbers Examine contents sheet Graphics described fully below youfi see what mean example 1 numbers cost g each. stars cost lit each. stripes lit per foot Individually would cost twice much chart shows contents sheet graphics No 7010-7014No 7030-7034No 7110-7114No 72104214No 7410-7414ms sheet cotitajes oste 4Fosr3 store8 x20 titeet 0123456789 AMA/C0123456789 AMA/CIAAA5BCCDOEEEEFFGGNHWSix 2 starsTRIMBig etost large 0123450789 AMA/N0123456769 AMA/NNItIJJttttUtUINOOOPPOOPsIxteen 1 store.-tnd spectal essssrrnjtrvvwwxxyyzzSHEETSdI9~cts NUMBERS NUMBERS LElTERS SThlrfy-se 1/2 starstsebsrstt & military ittsi ittia No7029-7024No 7510-7514No 7120-7124No 7310-7314 II achSrzelSteetofl16 0123408789 AM A/CA5AABBCCOOEEEEEFFGOHtIIIIAAASBCCDOEEOEFFGG5I419 et 1/8 IJJKKLILMtINNNOOOOPPOORtMtJJKKttNNOOOPPOOSTRIPESC @9ERF1E 9123406789 AMA/N/2RRSS9S1TTTUUUVVWWXYYZZteotSSTTTtJINWWXXYYZZ18 feet 1/4 NUMBERS &tmtwttsmtoastttttattt9 test randoer wrdth OO OS~ NUMBERS.JUi.LETTERS wipe lines oiled rag determine can removed rust easy remove consider rust has penetrated lines could hiding weak eatenthrough strands Again best course use lines Finally make sure line terminations control handle good condition sure handle especially Roberts GS types cracked doubt about integrity line handle termination smooth operation handle itself line handle should replaced Its better have expense line handle destruction great model idea appeared Hangar Talk Cholla Choppers newsletter Scale Model Research Bob Banka helm has published catalog 10th anniversary issue Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide new guide 130-plus pages full scale documentation information including 4000 color Foto Paaks 22000 three-view listings addition Foto Paaks theeview listings unique guide contains detalled articles such topics putting together scale presentation model markings contest judging scale outline locating scale data apply scale rivets shoot own documentation photos articles written some great scale modelers judges industry people including Ron Sears Cliff Tacie Mike Anderson Johnnie Rapillo Eloy Marez advertisements various types scale model equipment kits included catalog can obtained sending $5 Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa CA 92626 Because its wide range infonnation catalog suited use both experts beginners should considered great buy Just information articles worth price catalog Get yours today Contest activity Circle Masters Flying Club will holding its annual Stunt-Scale meet Sunday June 20 1993 Dretzka Park Milwaukee Wisconsin addition traditional stunt events including OldTime Stunt Profile Sport Scale events will flown Art Weber CD meet urges scale modelers area come out enjoy great day flying support scale events Full details meet can obtained writing Art Weber 17560 Windermere Rd Brookfield WI 53045 Please send ideas notice upcoming CL scale events contest reports especially photos CL scale activity address very top column t Cover Continued page 79 Starting out 1950 simple solid models progressed through succession control line aircraft few free flight ones began flying RC 1962 single-channel equipment commonly used time continues create scalelike sport designs relaxed flying Benjamins primary involvement today RC Scale also has become committed electric power having used exclusively past several years 1991 Benjamin became first modeler qualify compete Scale Masters finals using electricpowered model Currently cooperation Astro Flight creating series video presentations promote explain high-performance Electric flight Benjamins photography written work can also found pages Model Aviation issue reader will find coverage 1992 Schneider Cup Re-Enactment January 1993 issue Benjamin contributed Tigercat construction article Benjamin draws inks own plans magazine presentations also produces own cutaway drawings will discuss custom work commission basis l 1993 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 100, 166, 167
SOLDERED BELLCRANE OR SERVO BRASS OR ALUMINUt4 TUBING BEARINGS PIANO WIRE TORQUE TIJDE/ROD ThROTTLE LEVER throttle control dropping bombs fuel tanks ejecting stores opening closing cooler doors operating flapscan done same basic mechanism whether using servo three-line belicrank difference control rod operating mechanism attacheda bellcrank servo An example system operated servo mechanical means Art materials generally can found average modelers workshopsome brass aluminum tubing sheet brass tin piano wire solder sketch indicates system can operated servo bellcrank photo shows three-line belicrank torque tube/rod installation Bristol Beaufort under construction Mike Welshans Before fabricating system decide whether use tubing piano wire torque tube/rod brass tubing used keep mind hard brass tubing used hobby comes 12-in lengths longer piece required will have spliced other hand piano wire generally 36-in long should long Continued page 166 100 Model Aviation E NTROL LINE C ONTROLSYSTEMS Art Weber interested torque-tube/rod consistent contributor ideas noted system operating throttle controls recent columns have contained multiengine model accompanying considerable information about electronic sketch photo demonstrate typical control systems servos operating arrangement torque-tube/rod idea model functions wondered what happened good old bellcrank-and pushrod systems answered Art telling him operation of models functions Piper 1-4 powered Enya 40 engine modified Goldberg kit Carmen Scaperrotta Beilville NJ Jeremiah McMillan 11-year-old Junior Sport Scale National Champion well-finished FW 190 Model built Guillows kit modified accept beam mounts Fuji 099 engine weighs 18 ounces Torque tubelrod system operating multiengine throttle control Torque tube/rod installation providing smooth accurate provides minimum free travel smooth operation over full control throttle used Mike Welshans twin-engine angle engine speed control See text Bristol Beaufort Photo Mike Weishans Great-looking sport scale Ryan PT-22 Augie Buffalano Clifton New Jersey spans 57 inches weighs about 61/4 pounds uses SuperTigre 46 power Covering silver MonoKote nylon Hobbypoxy paints Bill Boss photos ShowDirectors RON STAHL 4521 BellvieuAveBaltimore MD 21215 410-664-2712 DAVEMITCHELL 410-668-6690 MARC SHOW * NOW FULLY AIRCONDITIONED * MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL JUNE 5 61993 Saturday9 am 5pm Sunday 10 am to4 pm MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDSOver 100 Manuf acurers TIMONIUM MARYLANDStatic Displays Swapehop Sponsored MARCEDRadioKit&EquipmentRaffle INCFree Parking 5000 Cars RefreshmentCenters Indoor&OutdoorDemonstrations byFactoryTeams TO WILMINGTON craft-Cars-Boats Radios-Enghes TransmitterTesting 9000 Gallon Outdoor Boat Pond RIC Car Racing IAS ALWAYS AII SELLING SHOW NORTH TO WASHINGTON Ankeny Iowa August 11 through August 15 1993 additional information please address requests events new identity Greater Des Moines Aviation Expo PO Box 498 Ankeny IA 50021 0DM Aviation Expo 93 promises Worlds Most Unique Aviation Event years Radio Control Hobby Trade Association show Chicago huge success film still camera youll get see some gorgeous models next month promise Another Dynaflite Mustang installment forthcoming trip International Modeler Show Pasadena California books January Until build straight fly safely Ill talk again calelBoss Continued page 100 enough modelseven four engines Two wire/tubing combinations might considered 3/32-in wire 1/s-in OD tubing /s-in wire 5A2-in OD tubing Once decided whether use tubing wire torque tube/rod make series bearings appropriate size tubing control arms sheet tin brass stock Drill clearance holes control arms torque-tube/rod size engine throttle snap-on connectors sure holes engine control snap-on connectors correct size keep free travel system minimum After parts made have assume model structure ready control rod installation mount tubing bearings control rod assembly wing ribs balsa blocks bellcrank engine control arms should place torque rod soldered point Cut small slots wing ribs necessary install bearings torque rod operates freely epoxy glue bearings place After glue has hardened connect control arms models engines bellcrank servo Now place engine throttles bellcrank servo high- lowspeed position solder control arms place Before proceeding further model construction sure system working freely multiengine throttle control can installed using series bellcranks place control arms bellcrank would add significant amount free travel system torque-tube method reduces free travel considerably provides smoother operation over full range engines speed control Flying lines Dave Dahlke Oshkosh Wisconsin sent note citing source wire might suitable flying lines Dave indicated Cabelas Inc 812 Thirteenth Avenue Sidney NE 69162 has both solid stranded wire bulk quantities Dave sent sample ad showing solid top-grade noncorrosive stainless steel wire diameters ranging 011 043 various lengths Write Cabelas catalog further details Workshop hintlsafety tip M McCloskey Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson Arizona notes frequent inspection flying lines good safety practice provides some insurance against losing model broken line suggests especially now flying season approaching parts country flight handles lines inspected problems found consider replacement handle lines After laying out lines take hand walk entire length line feeling kinks tight loops broken strands carefula broken strand can cause skin puncture considerable pain kinks found especially 450 examine carefully before after attempt straighten out magni fying glass jewelers loupe helpful broken cracked strands found best replace line rust found 166 Model Aviation NFORMATIONCONTACT SWAP SHOP $10 FULL TABLE PER DAY NO DEALERS PLEASE Limit 2 tables per person -SWAP SHOP ONLYFor Pre-Registration call DON HANDS 410 788-5962 evenings THE BEST DRESSED MODELS WEAR GRAPHICS DIE-CUT PRESS-ON LLY FUELPROOF MATCHING COLORS WILL NOT CRACK OR PEEL Graphics made 100% cast vinyl Glass-smooth yet microthin Unlike typical mylar water transter decal Graphics will crack peel harden GOOF-PROOF ADHESIVE Graphics have special pressure-sensitive adhesive gives time correct mistakes During first hour adhesive sets up slowly allowing lift re-position AMAZINGLY FUELPROOF know annoying have fuel creep under decal causing edges curl up sometimes have decal fall off Graphics simply dont See yourself Dip Graphics raw fuel Let sit around few days dripping wet Youll amazed see Graphics will still stick tight like nothing ever happened Incidentally no overcoating ever required Graphics ready go right Out wrapper FIVE CLASSIC COLORS Graphics come 5 gloss colors red white blue black yellow GREAT FOR PLANES BOATS & CARS Graphics add professional touch model including older ones Youll quite pleased see reaction field STRIPES show up old plane thats dressed up crisp new Graphics Graphics stick just about anything fabric painted surfaces plastics metal wood etc Naturafly stick great-on Coverite Black Baron Film Presto Super& 21st Centory Film & Fabric well afi other iron-ons Since theyre water weather resistant theyre now being used full sized boats hulls & sails full sized planes 3 letters FAA approved tails mention signs doors windows trucks vans etc STICK TO ANY CURVE Once again unlike traditional decals Graphics remain pliable wifi conform curve orangle. will stay way Just press forget about Theyll stay place years indoors out afi sorts weather BIG ECONOMICAL SHEETS Some modelers have asked us packaged sheets instead individual numbers reason cheaper produce full sheet individually packaged numbers Examine contents sheet Graphics described fully below youfi see what mean example 1 numbers cost g each. stars cost lit each. stripes lit per foot Individually would cost twice much chart shows contents sheet graphics No 7010-7014No 7030-7034No 7110-7114No 72104214No 7410-7414ms sheet cotitajes oste 4Fosr3 store8 x20 titeet 0123456789 AMA/C0123456789 AMA/CIAAA5BCCDOEEEEFFGGNHWSix 2 starsTRIMBig etost large 0123450789 AMA/N0123456769 AMA/NNItIJJttttUtUINOOOPPOOPsIxteen 1 store.-tnd spectal essssrrnjtrvvwwxxyyzzSHEETSdI9~cts NUMBERS NUMBERS LElTERS SThlrfy-se 1/2 starstsebsrstt & military ittsi ittia No7029-7024No 7510-7514No 7120-7124No 7310-7314 II achSrzelSteetofl16 0123408789 AM A/CA5AABBCCOOEEEEEFFGOHtIIIIAAASBCCDOEEOEFFGG5I419 et 1/8 IJJKKLILMtINNNOOOOPPOORtMtJJKKttNNOOOPPOOSTRIPESC @9ERF1E 9123406789 AMA/N/2RRSS9S1TTTUUUVVWWXYYZZteotSSTTTtJINWWXXYYZZ18 feet 1/4 NUMBERS &tmtwttsmtoastttttattt9 test randoer wrdth OO OS~ NUMBERS.JUi.LETTERS wipe lines oiled rag determine can removed rust easy remove consider rust has penetrated lines could hiding weak eatenthrough strands Again best course use lines Finally make sure line terminations control handle good condition sure handle especially Roberts GS types cracked doubt about integrity line handle termination smooth operation handle itself line handle should replaced Its better have expense line handle destruction great model idea appeared Hangar Talk Cholla Choppers newsletter Scale Model Research Bob Banka helm has published catalog 10th anniversary issue Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide new guide 130-plus pages full scale documentation information including 4000 color Foto Paaks 22000 three-view listings addition Foto Paaks theeview listings unique guide contains detalled articles such topics putting together scale presentation model markings contest judging scale outline locating scale data apply scale rivets shoot own documentation photos articles written some great scale modelers judges industry people including Ron Sears Cliff Tacie Mike Anderson Johnnie Rapillo Eloy Marez advertisements various types scale model equipment kits included catalog can obtained sending $5 Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa CA 92626 Because its wide range infonnation catalog suited use both experts beginners should considered great buy Just information articles worth price catalog Get yours today Contest activity Circle Masters Flying Club will holding its annual Stunt-Scale meet Sunday June 20 1993 Dretzka Park Milwaukee Wisconsin addition traditional stunt events including OldTime Stunt Profile Sport Scale events will flown Art Weber CD meet urges scale modelers area come out enjoy great day flying support scale events Full details meet can obtained writing Art Weber 17560 Windermere Rd Brookfield WI 53045 Please send ideas notice upcoming CL scale events contest reports especially photos CL scale activity address very top column t Cover Continued page 79 Starting out 1950 simple solid models progressed through succession control line aircraft few free flight ones began flying RC 1962 single-channel equipment commonly used time continues create scalelike sport designs relaxed flying Benjamins primary involvement today RC Scale also has become committed electric power having used exclusively past several years 1991 Benjamin became first modeler qualify compete Scale Masters finals using electricpowered model Currently cooperation Astro Flight creating series video presentations promote explain high-performance Electric flight Benjamins photography written work can also found pages Model Aviation issue reader will find coverage 1992 Schneider Cup Re-Enactment January 1993 issue Benjamin contributed Tigercat construction article Benjamin draws inks own plans magazine presentations also produces own cutaway drawings will discuss custom work commission basis l 1993 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/04
Page Numbers: 100, 166, 167
SOLDERED BELLCRANE OR SERVO BRASS OR ALUMINUt4 TUBING BEARINGS PIANO WIRE TORQUE TIJDE/ROD ThROTTLE LEVER throttle control dropping bombs fuel tanks ejecting stores opening closing cooler doors operating flapscan done same basic mechanism whether using servo three-line belicrank difference control rod operating mechanism attacheda bellcrank servo An example system operated servo mechanical means Art materials generally can found average modelers workshopsome brass aluminum tubing sheet brass tin piano wire solder sketch indicates system can operated servo bellcrank photo shows three-line belicrank torque tube/rod installation Bristol Beaufort under construction Mike Welshans Before fabricating system decide whether use tubing piano wire torque tube/rod brass tubing used keep mind hard brass tubing used hobby comes 12-in lengths longer piece required will have spliced other hand piano wire generally 36-in long should long Continued page 166 100 Model Aviation E NTROL LINE C ONTROLSYSTEMS Art Weber interested torque-tube/rod consistent contributor ideas noted system operating throttle controls recent columns have contained multiengine model accompanying considerable information about electronic sketch photo demonstrate typical control systems servos operating arrangement torque-tube/rod idea model functions wondered what happened good old bellcrank-and pushrod systems answered Art telling him operation of models functions Piper 1-4 powered Enya 40 engine modified Goldberg kit Carmen Scaperrotta Beilville NJ Jeremiah McMillan 11-year-old Junior Sport Scale National Champion well-finished FW 190 Model built Guillows kit modified accept beam mounts Fuji 099 engine weighs 18 ounces Torque tubelrod system operating multiengine throttle control Torque tube/rod installation providing smooth accurate provides minimum free travel smooth operation over full control throttle used Mike Welshans twin-engine angle engine speed control See text Bristol Beaufort Photo Mike Weishans Great-looking sport scale Ryan PT-22 Augie Buffalano Clifton New Jersey spans 57 inches weighs about 61/4 pounds uses SuperTigre 46 power Covering silver MonoKote nylon Hobbypoxy paints Bill Boss photos ShowDirectors RON STAHL 4521 BellvieuAveBaltimore MD 21215 410-664-2712 DAVEMITCHELL 410-668-6690 MARC SHOW * NOW FULLY AIRCONDITIONED * MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL JUNE 5 61993 Saturday9 am 5pm Sunday 10 am to4 pm MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDSOver 100 Manuf acurers TIMONIUM MARYLANDStatic Displays Swapehop Sponsored MARCEDRadioKit&EquipmentRaffle INCFree Parking 5000 Cars RefreshmentCenters Indoor&OutdoorDemonstrations byFactoryTeams TO WILMINGTON craft-Cars-Boats Radios-Enghes TransmitterTesting 9000 Gallon Outdoor Boat Pond RIC Car Racing IAS ALWAYS AII SELLING SHOW NORTH TO WASHINGTON Ankeny Iowa August 11 through August 15 1993 additional information please address requests events new identity Greater Des Moines Aviation Expo PO Box 498 Ankeny IA 50021 0DM Aviation Expo 93 promises Worlds Most Unique Aviation Event years Radio Control Hobby Trade Association show Chicago huge success film still camera youll get see some gorgeous models next month promise Another Dynaflite Mustang installment forthcoming trip International Modeler Show Pasadena California books January Until build straight fly safely Ill talk again calelBoss Continued page 100 enough modelseven four engines Two wire/tubing combinations might considered 3/32-in wire 1/s-in OD tubing /s-in wire 5A2-in OD tubing Once decided whether use tubing wire torque tube/rod make series bearings appropriate size tubing control arms sheet tin brass stock Drill clearance holes control arms torque-tube/rod size engine throttle snap-on connectors sure holes engine control snap-on connectors correct size keep free travel system minimum After parts made have assume model structure ready control rod installation mount tubing bearings control rod assembly wing ribs balsa blocks bellcrank engine control arms should place torque rod soldered point Cut small slots wing ribs necessary install bearings torque rod operates freely epoxy glue bearings place After glue has hardened connect control arms models engines bellcrank servo Now place engine throttles bellcrank servo high- lowspeed position solder control arms place Before proceeding further model construction sure system working freely multiengine throttle control can installed using series bellcranks place control arms bellcrank would add significant amount free travel system torque-tube method reduces free travel considerably provides smoother operation over full range engines speed control Flying lines Dave Dahlke Oshkosh Wisconsin sent note citing source wire might suitable flying lines Dave indicated Cabelas Inc 812 Thirteenth Avenue Sidney NE 69162 has both solid stranded wire bulk quantities Dave sent sample ad showing solid top-grade noncorrosive stainless steel wire diameters ranging 011 043 various lengths Write Cabelas catalog further details Workshop hintlsafety tip M McCloskey Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson Arizona notes frequent inspection flying lines good safety practice provides some insurance against losing model broken line suggests especially now flying season approaching parts country flight handles lines inspected problems found consider replacement handle lines After laying out lines take hand walk entire length line feeling kinks tight loops broken strands carefula broken strand can cause skin puncture considerable pain kinks found especially 450 examine carefully before after attempt straighten out magni fying glass jewelers loupe helpful broken cracked strands found best replace line rust found 166 Model Aviation NFORMATIONCONTACT SWAP SHOP $10 FULL TABLE PER DAY NO DEALERS PLEASE Limit 2 tables per person -SWAP SHOP ONLYFor Pre-Registration call DON HANDS 410 788-5962 evenings THE BEST DRESSED MODELS WEAR GRAPHICS DIE-CUT PRESS-ON LLY FUELPROOF MATCHING COLORS WILL NOT CRACK OR PEEL Graphics made 100% cast vinyl Glass-smooth yet microthin Unlike typical mylar water transter decal Graphics will crack peel harden GOOF-PROOF ADHESIVE Graphics have special pressure-sensitive adhesive gives time correct mistakes During first hour adhesive sets up slowly allowing lift re-position AMAZINGLY FUELPROOF know annoying have fuel creep under decal causing edges curl up sometimes have decal fall off Graphics simply dont See yourself Dip Graphics raw fuel Let sit around few days dripping wet Youll amazed see Graphics will still stick tight like nothing ever happened Incidentally no overcoating ever required Graphics ready go right Out wrapper FIVE CLASSIC COLORS Graphics come 5 gloss colors red white blue black yellow GREAT FOR PLANES BOATS & CARS Graphics add professional touch model including older ones Youll quite pleased see reaction field STRIPES show up old plane thats dressed up crisp new Graphics Graphics stick just about anything fabric painted surfaces plastics metal wood etc Naturafly stick great-on Coverite Black Baron Film Presto Super& 21st Centory Film & Fabric well afi other iron-ons Since theyre water weather resistant theyre now being used full sized boats hulls & sails full sized planes 3 letters FAA approved tails mention signs doors windows trucks vans etc STICK TO ANY CURVE Once again unlike traditional decals Graphics remain pliable wifi conform curve orangle. will stay way Just press forget about Theyll stay place years indoors out afi sorts weather BIG ECONOMICAL SHEETS Some modelers have asked us packaged sheets instead individual numbers reason cheaper produce full sheet individually packaged numbers Examine contents sheet Graphics described fully below youfi see what mean example 1 numbers cost g each. stars cost lit each. stripes lit per foot Individually would cost twice much chart shows contents sheet graphics No 7010-7014No 7030-7034No 7110-7114No 72104214No 7410-7414ms sheet cotitajes oste 4Fosr3 store8 x20 titeet 0123456789 AMA/C0123456789 AMA/CIAAA5BCCDOEEEEFFGGNHWSix 2 starsTRIMBig etost large 0123450789 AMA/N0123456769 AMA/NNItIJJttttUtUINOOOPPOOPsIxteen 1 store.-tnd spectal essssrrnjtrvvwwxxyyzzSHEETSdI9~cts NUMBERS NUMBERS LElTERS SThlrfy-se 1/2 starstsebsrstt & military ittsi ittia No7029-7024No 7510-7514No 7120-7124No 7310-7314 II achSrzelSteetofl16 0123408789 AM A/CA5AABBCCOOEEEEEFFGOHtIIIIAAASBCCDOEEOEFFGG5I419 et 1/8 IJJKKLILMtINNNOOOOPPOORtMtJJKKttNNOOOPPOOSTRIPESC @9ERF1E 9123406789 AMA/N/2RRSS9S1TTTUUUVVWWXYYZZteotSSTTTtJINWWXXYYZZ18 feet 1/4 NUMBERS &tmtwttsmtoastttttattt9 test randoer wrdth OO OS~ NUMBERS.JUi.LETTERS wipe lines oiled rag determine can removed rust easy remove consider rust has penetrated lines could hiding weak eatenthrough strands Again best course use lines Finally make sure line terminations control handle good condition sure handle especially Roberts GS types cracked doubt about integrity line handle termination smooth operation handle itself line handle should replaced Its better have expense line handle destruction great model idea appeared Hangar Talk Cholla Choppers newsletter Scale Model Research Bob Banka helm has published catalog 10th anniversary issue Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide new guide 130-plus pages full scale documentation information including 4000 color Foto Paaks 22000 three-view listings addition Foto Paaks theeview listings unique guide contains detalled articles such topics putting together scale presentation model markings contest judging scale outline locating scale data apply scale rivets shoot own documentation photos articles written some great scale modelers judges industry people including Ron Sears Cliff Tacie Mike Anderson Johnnie Rapillo Eloy Marez advertisements various types scale model equipment kits included catalog can obtained sending $5 Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa CA 92626 Because its wide range infonnation catalog suited use both experts beginners should considered great buy Just information articles worth price catalog Get yours today Contest activity Circle Masters Flying Club will holding its annual Stunt-Scale meet Sunday June 20 1993 Dretzka Park Milwaukee Wisconsin addition traditional stunt events including OldTime Stunt Profile Sport Scale events will flown Art Weber CD meet urges scale modelers area come out enjoy great day flying support scale events Full details meet can obtained writing Art Weber 17560 Windermere Rd Brookfield WI 53045 Please send ideas notice upcoming CL scale events contest reports especially photos CL scale activity address very top column t Cover Continued page 79 Starting out 1950 simple solid models progressed through succession control line aircraft few free flight ones began flying RC 1962 single-channel equipment commonly used time continues create scalelike sport designs relaxed flying Benjamins primary involvement today RC Scale also has become committed electric power having used exclusively past several years 1991 Benjamin became first modeler qualify compete Scale Masters finals using electricpowered model Currently cooperation Astro Flight creating series video presentations promote explain high-performance Electric flight Benjamins photography written work can also found pages Model Aviation issue reader will find coverage 1992 Schneider Cup Re-Enactment January 1993 issue Benjamin contributed Tigercat construction article Benjamin draws inks own plans magazine presentations also produces own cutaway drawings will discuss custom work commission basis l 1993 167