I Scale El Mike Stott IF YOU HAVE following dis cussion national Scale organization will glad hear Ive received feedback recently people becoming interested possibility such organization havent following discussion should give some thought could affect Scale enthusiasts recent letter received Bill Boss New Hyde Park NY Bill received some comments pro posals organizing scale modelers Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chair man asked wouldnt air views column Due limited space cant published letter full will try summarize ideas hoping dont distort views gentlemen feel although Scale Board has made significant contribu tions towards improvement Scale portions Scale still ade quately represented feel Scale Advisory Committees would better repre sent areas Scale Personally feelings differ greatly theory past proposals have suggested having National Scale Orga nization would work assist Scale Board unified board serving areas Scale Boss theory have special terest group scale have own advi sory committee rather central organization seems would cause confusion ranks dividing too much will have less authority bargaining interests Ill list proposals Boss letter add comments Disband present Scale Board favor establishing three separate Ad visory Committees category Scale have committee report appropriate Contest BoardFF RC CL stop breaking down sub-divisions FF Scale three different divisions category Rubber-Powered Gas-Powered Pea nut Scale RC Scale also have three RC Scale RC Standoff Scale Sail plane Scale CL Scale has two cate gories Scale Sport Scale different Advisory Committees re porting appropriate Contest Board would create mountain red tape paper shuffling well con siderable expense modelers majority AMA members sport fliers should foot greater share expense minority competitive modelers would use Advisory Committee 2 committee would consist 11 members AMA district appointed District VP based individuals expertise appointed category really break down special terest groups mentioned above eight groups would consist 11 members grand total 88 peo ple Thats lot people advising Scale matters 3 Chairman committee would selected AMA President desired president chosen Continuedonpage8O 34 Model Aviation ever popular Stearman work Dick Byron used OS 35RC powerplant Preparing takeoff Mustang John StiWoodman spare tree Dick opaulding hangs onto nis Iru denny ating third-line begin roll Photo Phif Edwardsduring pull-test Model made Joy kit Phil Edwards pic FLYING ACE Thats what you come over SC Modeler know what takes conquer skies soar high maneuver gracefully know because weve ourselves Thats big differ ence nt just sell service dio control modelers ourselves johnny-come-late lys either expertise goes back pioneering days radio control Look us need flying ace want Replacement parts kits radios advice help husiasts enthusiasts Send $1 new helicopter catalog parts list CL ScalelStott continued page 34 appropriate Contest Board Chairman 4 Each committee would consider rules changes affecting Scale category case Unified Rules changes affected categories would consider proposed rules 5 Voting committee rules changes would accordance cur rent Contest Board procedures 6 Results committees rules change considerations accepted appropriate Contest Board Chair man final unless committees find ings contrary rules compe tition category regarding safety con test administration 7 Each committee chairman would responsible final rules change wording updates rulebook above proposals deal action committees responsible Contest Board Chairman Board current Contest Board procedures doesnt seem would have gained anything Advisory Committees still puppet string 8 AMA would expected provide mailing services committee part contest boards activities Again would cost modelers wouldnt using Advisory Com mittees services Boss closing remarks ask question talk really want change Yes need change feel change should form special scale group would assist present scale board organization would work independent AMA SC MODELER HOBBY SHOP Helis Planes Cars Boats Radios Parts RC Hobbyists 1999 Larkin Avenue Elgin Illinois 60120 Dept 128312-697-3737 keep district representatives aware feelings isnt just talk feel have ways go will hap pen overnight need cooperation everyone interested Scale Bill Boss asking comments proposals write him let him know feel Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Mike F Stoti 118 E Wheeler N Man kato MN 65001 CL Combat/Johnson continued page 35 appropriate size around 7mm case X- 15 Dremel works well shap ing venturi Dont forget grind passage fuel get spray bar venturi engines like Fox might coat inside regular venturi crank make sure port isnt open mold release thin coat grease after epoxy sets youll have removable venturi ready shaping aid removal epoxy might try molding piece string give something pull case gets stub born using suction want maximum size venturi possible mak ing lot power retain decent mix ture control might try next idea Find some brass copper tubing little bigger spray bar Drill grind hole tubing just large enough spray bar fit through piece tubing will located inside regular venturi over outlet jet spray bar Secure epoxy solder top tube should w edge primary venturi extend about below spray bar What happens air enters main venturi starts flow downward air enters secondary venturi pro zeeds normal until reaches spray bar really restricts flow alternative air has speed up order join its friends crank port thus creating low pressure area lot suction would have found larger venturi restriction effect youll able run much bigger primary venturi still have reasonable fuel draw easy settings advantages normal short intake stack combat motor arent nearly great rear intake motor because takes quite distance establish air flow through venturi fastest way seal foam use lowheat plastic like Solarfilm Flite Coat etc Time-wise will cost about 30 minutes per plane pocketbook $3-400 weight penalty 1-2 ounces depending covering size ipodel least expensive ways use wrapping paper contact paper weight penalty greater look cute Possibly lightest cheapest strongest use old standard Silkspan white glue/water mixture adhesive Cut tissue approximate size panel saturate very diluted mixture glue water step old mirror pane glass because youll want squeegee out excess water/glue mixture foam surface can lightly pre-glued some mixture dont get carried away fill pores damp Silkspan now molded over wing core Once dry can sprayed clear epoxy extra dash center fuel likely accumulate Riley Wooten claims ounce finishes ounce would easily acceptable since costs 50 model hard shell adds structural strength method saves money costs time limits life plane since fuel will eventually soak surface Wootens new Slew Combat job needs lit tle work make competitive As de signed will too nose-heavy inboard tank engine moved back minimum 22 thrust washer elevator Either make own body 6 longer splice some wood stock body Slow Combat planes should verge being unstable streamer Always practice streamer know what youve got wont disappointed contest stream er slows down affects handling well wheel fuel tank set-up used Dan Rutherfords Cheat er Slow perfect Teezer Too decide outboard tank would suggest using metal strap rubberbands 80 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/08
Page Numbers: 34, 80
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/08
Page Numbers: 34, 80
I Scale El Mike Stott IF YOU HAVE following dis cussion national Scale organization will glad hear Ive received feedback recently people becoming interested possibility such organization havent following discussion should give some thought could affect Scale enthusiasts recent letter received Bill Boss New Hyde Park NY Bill received some comments pro posals organizing scale modelers Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chair man asked wouldnt air views column Due limited space cant published letter full will try summarize ideas hoping dont distort views gentlemen feel although Scale Board has made significant contribu tions towards improvement Scale portions Scale still ade quately represented feel Scale Advisory Committees would better repre sent areas Scale Personally feelings differ greatly theory past proposals have suggested having National Scale Orga nization would work assist Scale Board unified board serving areas Scale Boss theory have special terest group scale have own advi sory committee rather central organization seems would cause confusion ranks dividing too much will have less authority bargaining interests Ill list proposals Boss letter add comments Disband present Scale Board favor establishing three separate Ad visory Committees category Scale have committee report appropriate Contest BoardFF RC CL stop breaking down sub-divisions FF Scale three different divisions category Rubber-Powered Gas-Powered Pea nut Scale RC Scale also have three RC Scale RC Standoff Scale Sail plane Scale CL Scale has two cate gories Scale Sport Scale different Advisory Committees re porting appropriate Contest Board would create mountain red tape paper shuffling well con siderable expense modelers majority AMA members sport fliers should foot greater share expense minority competitive modelers would use Advisory Committee 2 committee would consist 11 members AMA district appointed District VP based individuals expertise appointed category really break down special terest groups mentioned above eight groups would consist 11 members grand total 88 peo ple Thats lot people advising Scale matters 3 Chairman committee would selected AMA President desired president chosen Continuedonpage8O 34 Model Aviation ever popular Stearman work Dick Byron used OS 35RC powerplant Preparing takeoff Mustang John StiWoodman spare tree Dick opaulding hangs onto nis Iru denny ating third-line begin roll Photo Phif Edwardsduring pull-test Model made Joy kit Phil Edwards pic FLYING ACE Thats what you come over SC Modeler know what takes conquer skies soar high maneuver gracefully know because weve ourselves Thats big differ ence nt just sell service dio control modelers ourselves johnny-come-late lys either expertise goes back pioneering days radio control Look us need flying ace want Replacement parts kits radios advice help husiasts enthusiasts Send $1 new helicopter catalog parts list CL ScalelStott continued page 34 appropriate Contest Board Chairman 4 Each committee would consider rules changes affecting Scale category case Unified Rules changes affected categories would consider proposed rules 5 Voting committee rules changes would accordance cur rent Contest Board procedures 6 Results committees rules change considerations accepted appropriate Contest Board Chair man final unless committees find ings contrary rules compe tition category regarding safety con test administration 7 Each committee chairman would responsible final rules change wording updates rulebook above proposals deal action committees responsible Contest Board Chairman Board current Contest Board procedures doesnt seem would have gained anything Advisory Committees still puppet string 8 AMA would expected provide mailing services committee part contest boards activities Again would cost modelers wouldnt using Advisory Com mittees services Boss closing remarks ask question talk really want change Yes need change feel change should form special scale group would assist present scale board organization would work independent AMA SC MODELER HOBBY SHOP Helis Planes Cars Boats Radios Parts RC Hobbyists 1999 Larkin Avenue Elgin Illinois 60120 Dept 128312-697-3737 keep district representatives aware feelings isnt just talk feel have ways go will hap pen overnight need cooperation everyone interested Scale Bill Boss asking comments proposals write him let him know feel Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Mike F Stoti 118 E Wheeler N Man kato MN 65001 CL Combat/Johnson continued page 35 appropriate size around 7mm case X- 15 Dremel works well shap ing venturi Dont forget grind passage fuel get spray bar venturi engines like Fox might coat inside regular venturi crank make sure port isnt open mold release thin coat grease after epoxy sets youll have removable venturi ready shaping aid removal epoxy might try molding piece string give something pull case gets stub born using suction want maximum size venturi possible mak ing lot power retain decent mix ture control might try next idea Find some brass copper tubing little bigger spray bar Drill grind hole tubing just large enough spray bar fit through piece tubing will located inside regular venturi over outlet jet spray bar Secure epoxy solder top tube should w edge primary venturi extend about below spray bar What happens air enters main venturi starts flow downward air enters secondary venturi pro zeeds normal until reaches spray bar really restricts flow alternative air has speed up order join its friends crank port thus creating low pressure area lot suction would have found larger venturi restriction effect youll able run much bigger primary venturi still have reasonable fuel draw easy settings advantages normal short intake stack combat motor arent nearly great rear intake motor because takes quite distance establish air flow through venturi fastest way seal foam use lowheat plastic like Solarfilm Flite Coat etc Time-wise will cost about 30 minutes per plane pocketbook $3-400 weight penalty 1-2 ounces depending covering size ipodel least expensive ways use wrapping paper contact paper weight penalty greater look cute Possibly lightest cheapest strongest use old standard Silkspan white glue/water mixture adhesive Cut tissue approximate size panel saturate very diluted mixture glue water step old mirror pane glass because youll want squeegee out excess water/glue mixture foam surface can lightly pre-glued some mixture dont get carried away fill pores damp Silkspan now molded over wing core Once dry can sprayed clear epoxy extra dash center fuel likely accumulate Riley Wooten claims ounce finishes ounce would easily acceptable since costs 50 model hard shell adds structural strength method saves money costs time limits life plane since fuel will eventually soak surface Wootens new Slew Combat job needs lit tle work make competitive As de signed will too nose-heavy inboard tank engine moved back minimum 22 thrust washer elevator Either make own body 6 longer splice some wood stock body Slow Combat planes should verge being unstable streamer Always practice streamer know what youve got wont disappointed contest stream er slows down affects handling well wheel fuel tank set-up used Dan Rutherfords Cheat er Slow perfect Teezer Too decide outboard tank would suggest using metal strap rubberbands 80 Model Aviation
