CONTROL LINE IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE profile scale model George Gaydos Garden State Circle Burners long-time promoter Profile Scale event also innovator comes improving appearance Profile Scale model Gaydos says two worst-looking features profile model way engine mounted way pushrods generally run mounted outside fuselage Profile Scale rules allow use one-inch-thick fuselage and/or engine nacelles multiengine model Gaydos suggests use thickness improve models appearance first suggestion center engine fuselage nacelle second take advantage one-inch thickness hide pushrods construction method used Gaydos profile B-26 featured previously Centering engine accompanying sketch shows three views fuselage engine nacelle Gaydoss construction method improve appearance engine mounting centering engine fuselage construction shown sketch based one-inch-thick fuselage made -in balsa plank 1/s-in plywood doublers /s-in balsa sheeting Mounts s-in hardwood recommended models will using 29-35 engines larger side viewshown clarity ply doubler shows positioning engine mounts Profile Scale model appearance can greatly improved better engine mounting techniques hiding throttle control elevator pushrods sketch illustrates use one-inch maximum thickness rule innovative engine mounting method engine less exposed spinner scalelike position SCALE ne possible length plywood doubler youre inclined use suggested engine mounting suppose level building experience will dictate approach construction However lets start cutting out fuselage nacelle -in balsa plank Next notch mounts engine installed careful cut mounts 3/s-in deep Mark recessed area mounts engine mounting holes drill appropriate size screws blind nuts mount engine assembly can now placed over centerline 3/4-in balsa fuselage/nacelle used pattern trace its outline next step cut out traced area glue hardwood mounts epoxy-type glues probably best strength fuel resistance choice glue personal preference mounts plywood doublers should made long possible maximum strength Pushrods next Hiding elevator throttle control pushrods can challenge requires deviation normal profile model construction Again Gaydos views one-inch-maximum fuselage/nacelle rule real asset Profile Scale one-inch thickness allows pushrods hidden couple ways method cut channels plank fuselage control rods installed pushrods can flexible nylon type heavy piano wire should supported necessary channels After pushrods installed 118 Model Aviation Brownlee Vuba City California built 15-powered -inch-to-the-foot profile models Grumman aircraft Dick Byrons great-looking Protile scale KI-45 used one-inch maximum fuselagelnacelle thickness rule its advantage Allan Gotschall Falls Church Virginia Martin B-b bomber Model uses two 05 40 engines throttle control HARDWOOD MOTOR MOUNTS END OF 1/8 PLYWOOD DOUBLER- SIDE VIEW 00 DOUBLER FRONT VIEWTOP VIEW Gotschalls model all-wood Focke Wuif TA-154 Night Fighter powered two 0S 40 FP-S engines Gotschalls Fokker Triplane built Guillow plans enlarged 200% An 05 45 FSR used power channels can covered installation plywood doublers /8-in balsa sheeting rear fuselage An alternative use plank construction engine mounting area use built-up/former-type construction rear portion fuselage Combining plank built-up construction methods allows better model appearance hiding pushrods etc also makes lighter model final choice might construct completely built-up fuselage staying within one-inch-maximum thickness course Model improvements Using construction method improves models appearance several ways allows less engine seen normally ugly mounting bolts nuts hidden centering engine described models requiring spinners will now have spinners line fuselage nacelle outlinesespecially top front views using centering method engine mounting multiengine models engines will basic scale position will allow better propeller clearance especially engine mounted inboard wing panel closest fuselage closing thought subject realize idea pilots profile model cockpits subject rules change proposal one-inch-thick fuselage does provide sufficient thickness addition pilot making realistic model might provide possibility operating canopies other improvements havent thought about someone showing us improve appearance profile models fuel tank installation Would some models allow tanks installed wing Maybe new tank shapes can developed will hinder engine operation about putting thinking caps Contest activity Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have changed date annual Rocky Mountain Control Line Championships July 4 weekend Labor Day weekend Denver Colorado Manpower problems prospect cooler temperatures during contest prompted move years two-day contest will held September 4-5 Profile Sport Scale among 14 CL events being offered annual picnic will follow Saturdays contest activities great time should Write Gerald Deneau 6464 5 Andes P1 Aurora CO 80016 further details Hes editor Probable Cause newsletter Control Line supplies RSM Distribution 40 Calendula Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688-5409 Tel 714 858-8575 has good assortment basic CL building materials catalog lists several kits Sig Carl Goldberg Fox K&B engines various types glow plugs spinners wheels fuel line glues props control lines leadouts handles bulk hardware covering materials Write RSM above address copy catalog Workshop hint Scratched canopies can repaired says Will Linton Liberty Center Ohio has bad good results taking 1000- 1200-grit sandpaper carefully sanding bad area Next use some white rubbing compound areabe sure use damp Will says after step will look like miracle took place dont stop final step take some silver polish denture toothpaste go again using soft cloth should now have clear canopy wax it will like new item found PAMPA Stunt News Please send ideas notices upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column 4EU BEE BUEBBE BEEN UEU1 p U P U I P p U P U U U U U U U U U P P U U U I I U U 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTGUARTGALLON 00k Nitromethane $995 5% Nitromethane$325$495$1295 100b Nitromethane$395$535$1495 15% Nitromethane$395$625$1695 25% Nitrornethane$495$795$2295 35% Nitromethane$595$895$2795 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 100k Nitromethane $1395 15% Nitromethane $1625 SIG ALL-CASTOR FUEL 5% Nitromethane 20% CASTOR 10% Nitromethane 20% CASTOR 15% Nitromethane 20% CASTOR 50h Nitromethane 25% CASTOR lOOh Nitromethane 25% CASTOR $1295 $1495 $1695 $1395 $1595 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels excep tion All-Castor Fuels contain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfl FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 Prices subject change notice Toll Free Orders 1-800-247-5008 Modelers Hotllne 1-800524-7805 Latest catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC.. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 118, 119
CONTROL LINE IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE profile scale model George Gaydos Garden State Circle Burners long-time promoter Profile Scale event also innovator comes improving appearance Profile Scale model Gaydos says two worst-looking features profile model way engine mounted way pushrods generally run mounted outside fuselage Profile Scale rules allow use one-inch-thick fuselage and/or engine nacelles multiengine model Gaydos suggests use thickness improve models appearance first suggestion center engine fuselage nacelle second take advantage one-inch thickness hide pushrods construction method used Gaydos profile B-26 featured previously Centering engine accompanying sketch shows three views fuselage engine nacelle Gaydoss construction method improve appearance engine mounting centering engine fuselage construction shown sketch based one-inch-thick fuselage made -in balsa plank 1/s-in plywood doublers /s-in balsa sheeting Mounts s-in hardwood recommended models will using 29-35 engines larger side viewshown clarity ply doubler shows positioning engine mounts Profile Scale model appearance can greatly improved better engine mounting techniques hiding throttle control elevator pushrods sketch illustrates use one-inch maximum thickness rule innovative engine mounting method engine less exposed spinner scalelike position SCALE ne possible length plywood doubler youre inclined use suggested engine mounting suppose level building experience will dictate approach construction However lets start cutting out fuselage nacelle -in balsa plank Next notch mounts engine installed careful cut mounts 3/s-in deep Mark recessed area mounts engine mounting holes drill appropriate size screws blind nuts mount engine assembly can now placed over centerline 3/4-in balsa fuselage/nacelle used pattern trace its outline next step cut out traced area glue hardwood mounts epoxy-type glues probably best strength fuel resistance choice glue personal preference mounts plywood doublers should made long possible maximum strength Pushrods next Hiding elevator throttle control pushrods can challenge requires deviation normal profile model construction Again Gaydos views one-inch-maximum fuselage/nacelle rule real asset Profile Scale one-inch thickness allows pushrods hidden couple ways method cut channels plank fuselage control rods installed pushrods can flexible nylon type heavy piano wire should supported necessary channels After pushrods installed 118 Model Aviation Brownlee Vuba City California built 15-powered -inch-to-the-foot profile models Grumman aircraft Dick Byrons great-looking Protile scale KI-45 used one-inch maximum fuselagelnacelle thickness rule its advantage Allan Gotschall Falls Church Virginia Martin B-b bomber Model uses two 05 40 engines throttle control HARDWOOD MOTOR MOUNTS END OF 1/8 PLYWOOD DOUBLER- SIDE VIEW 00 DOUBLER FRONT VIEWTOP VIEW Gotschalls model all-wood Focke Wuif TA-154 Night Fighter powered two 0S 40 FP-S engines Gotschalls Fokker Triplane built Guillow plans enlarged 200% An 05 45 FSR used power channels can covered installation plywood doublers /8-in balsa sheeting rear fuselage An alternative use plank construction engine mounting area use built-up/former-type construction rear portion fuselage Combining plank built-up construction methods allows better model appearance hiding pushrods etc also makes lighter model final choice might construct completely built-up fuselage staying within one-inch-maximum thickness course Model improvements Using construction method improves models appearance several ways allows less engine seen normally ugly mounting bolts nuts hidden centering engine described models requiring spinners will now have spinners line fuselage nacelle outlinesespecially top front views using centering method engine mounting multiengine models engines will basic scale position will allow better propeller clearance especially engine mounted inboard wing panel closest fuselage closing thought subject realize idea pilots profile model cockpits subject rules change proposal one-inch-thick fuselage does provide sufficient thickness addition pilot making realistic model might provide possibility operating canopies other improvements havent thought about someone showing us improve appearance profile models fuel tank installation Would some models allow tanks installed wing Maybe new tank shapes can developed will hinder engine operation about putting thinking caps Contest activity Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers have changed date annual Rocky Mountain Control Line Championships July 4 weekend Labor Day weekend Denver Colorado Manpower problems prospect cooler temperatures during contest prompted move years two-day contest will held September 4-5 Profile Sport Scale among 14 CL events being offered annual picnic will follow Saturdays contest activities great time should Write Gerald Deneau 6464 5 Andes P1 Aurora CO 80016 further details Hes editor Probable Cause newsletter Control Line supplies RSM Distribution 40 Calendula Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688-5409 Tel 714 858-8575 has good assortment basic CL building materials catalog lists several kits Sig Carl Goldberg Fox K&B engines various types glow plugs spinners wheels fuel line glues props control lines leadouts handles bulk hardware covering materials Write RSM above address copy catalog Workshop hint Scratched canopies can repaired says Will Linton Liberty Center Ohio has bad good results taking 1000- 1200-grit sandpaper carefully sanding bad area Next use some white rubbing compound areabe sure use damp Will says after step will look like miracle took place dont stop final step take some silver polish denture toothpaste go again using soft cloth should now have clear canopy wax it will like new item found PAMPA Stunt News Please send ideas notices upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column 4EU BEE BUEBBE BEEN UEU1 p U P U I P p U P U U U U U U U U U P P U U U I I U U 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTGUARTGALLON 00k Nitromethane $995 5% Nitromethane$325$495$1295 100b Nitromethane$395$535$1495 15% Nitromethane$395$625$1695 25% Nitrornethane$495$795$2295 35% Nitromethane$595$895$2795 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 100k Nitromethane $1395 15% Nitromethane $1625 SIG ALL-CASTOR FUEL 5% Nitromethane 20% CASTOR 10% Nitromethane 20% CASTOR 15% Nitromethane 20% CASTOR 50h Nitromethane 25% CASTOR lOOh Nitromethane 25% CASTOR $1295 $1495 $1695 $1395 $1595 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels excep tion All-Castor Fuels contain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfl FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 Prices subject change notice Toll Free Orders 1-800-247-5008 Modelers Hotllne 1-800524-7805 Latest catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC.. 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