CONTROL LINE SCALE SCALE COMPETITION RULES review has main subject discussion column past few months Ive attempted provide better understanding rules perhaps interest some nonscale modelers CL Scale month would like call attention some proposed changes 1996 CL Scale rules passed initial vote AMA Scale Board see pages 136-137 April 1995 ModelAviation proposals approved final vote will certainly change some what have recently presented Proposal SC-96-3 would eliminate Precision Scale replace Designer Scale untried event new event would use current Sport rules except following differences First craftsmanship will judged zero distance Second flight options will scored 0-10 points Third models original contestant design eligible Models built kits commercially available plans modified kits plans scaled commercial plans eligible have received considerable amount negative reaction proposal across country reasons Precision event used successfully clubs both East West Coasts What will Precision Scale modeler models Unless can prove own design cant enter Designer Scale what Does enter Sport will Sport entries feel about competing against Precision models Precision eliminated what event does CL Scale use stepping-stone FAI World competition CL Scale does have intermediate Sport Expert step RC Scale events commented seemed feel Designer Scale should have proposed Supplemental event before removing Precision event changes flying-line size table current table has used Scale events since 1974 original table established committee scale modelers basis laboratory stress test wire analysis establish various wire sizes pull-test criteria current proposal does offer scientific reasoning behind proposed changes proposer noted line-size table will need changed Designer Scale approved big question Shouldnt 5- 10- 15- 20-pound Designer Scale model subjected same line-size pull-test criteria current Precision 92 Model Aviation 4Merle Mohring makes line adjustments Northrop XB-35 Flying Wing Merles model constructed using original plans Span 87 inches weighs 11 lb Proposal SC-96-4 would make major Virgil Wilbur presents Mrs Roland Baltes plaque Roland Ju-87D Stuka Ken Long has 99% cardboard construction Baltes Memorial contest Whittier Narrows CA Multichannel electronics control bomb drop throttle or Sport model same weight believe safetyof ourselves models above spectatorsshould first foremost minds Lets change something has successful 20 years Proposal SC-96-5 would make major changes AMA-approved CL Sport Scale Worksheet Part page 128 current Competition Regulations proposal dc-emphasizes Accuracy Outline Craftsmanship scoring puts emphasis models finish Like current line-size tables current score sheet developed committee Scale modelers across country accepted provide good breakdown points awarded 100 point total models Outline worth 40 points Craftsmanship Finish worth 30 points current Proposal reduces Accuracy Outline 30 points Craftsmanship 24 points raises Finish 46 points change affects character event makes model finish Beauty event rather models accuracy outline craftsmanship play major role Because space does permit go over CL Scale proposal column urge Scale modelers review current CL Scale proposals tell district Scale Board member rules change should pass fail Let him know nowits too late after proposal passed find its liking hope future AMA Headquarters can improve published narrative describes proposals feel description proposed changes published Model Aviation did give true picture contents needed copy actual proposals AMA Headquarters fully understand WEVE GOT THE CURE. WHETHER YOURE TORN RIPPED SHREDDED FRAZZLED SMASHED CRUSHED CRACKED CHIPPED FRAC TURED SPLIT SNAPPED SHATTERED OR JUST LITIEL BIT STRESSED Sheldons epoxy products have long known strength flexibility reliability reasonable prices Whether choose quick setting 5inmate field repair just hurry extremely strong 30minute can confident using beat price 27625 MIN EPOXY fez596 276312 MI N EPOXY Ooz596 276430 MIN EPOXY Soc596 27595 MIN EPOXY 9ez749 276015 MIN EPOXY 9cc749 276t30 MN EPOXY Ooz749 have marketing POSI-CURE since 1084 have always best product avail able modeler absolute lowest possi ble price always assured finest adhesives available POSI-CURE products specially formulated very best avalable raw materials use no second grade stock warehouse inventory stored refriger ated maintain very beet quality possible Lots imitators good POSI-CURE modelem choice 2752 POSI-CURE THIN 2cc539 2753POSl-CURE GAP-FILLING 2oz539 2754PO5I-CURE THIN Inc349 2755POSICURE GAP FILLING Ioz 349 2756tNSTASET SPRAY 2oz349 2757INSTA-SET REFILL t0oz796 2758UN-CURE DEBONDER tuz296 SHELDONS HOBBIES 2135 OLD OAKLAND ROAD SAN JOSE CA 95131 SHIPPINGLJPS Ground Continental USA 5595 UPS 2nd DAY AIR & UPS NEXT DAY AIR available COD OK add $550 COD fee August1995 93 free flight fun Peek-Polymers planes plans props paper tools CO2 enginesfor next caper Czechoslovakia tremendous assortment types sizes catalog kits accessones engines a nine-cylinder radial engine endless ideas available $400 PeckhIyi*ers stop shopping rubber power C02 needa P 0 Box 710398-MASANTEE CA 92072-0398 USA1810 4481818FAX 16191 448-1833 TOF WASTING TIME. Calculations Let Aero5PEC5 AeroSPECS easy use computer program modelers have waiting Available DOS Windows AeroSFECS Cnn Calculate unknown specifications current design Create complete set specifications bssed upon type aircraft engine size specir Fealureo Performs HOURS worth calculations instantly Calculates difficult specifications like incidence angles stall speed Estimates overall weight On-line help system 26 page Users Manual ONLY$19.95Versatech ordern please send $1995 S&H TX Residents add 825% SOFTWARE Specify DOS Windows 525 35 Disks Box 112022 Carrollton TX 75011 mMUM N & U MJ i LA &U Dont wait longer expenence awesome thrill paintin sky SUPERDRI SMOKE OIL _____________________I SUPERDRI AVIATION SMOKE OIL athe prernoen secke Icr enedolers WhyFOUR CONVENIENT UNIT27 0 OupenOr intense smoke 0 EflenipernintenceJog I1geII$1200 U O consisee fonnenceU SUPERORI hoc As Os ceputotion best frost bess Ask Ouve PetriOt 4000 Once con LinsatOnce stOcker Ask indostry aenctectorem like AMP end TMEPeS WSII$ _____________________DesenISO-geLI$27000 ITS TIME YOU TRIED SOME Order Toll-Free Calling 800 545-8777 MDW AVIATION ASSOCIATES INC 9707 Soutis 76th Avenue Sidgeview IL 604581 700 5904099 Pato 706 6991040 -Ne content intent proposal about believe time has come CL Scale modelers consider forming Control Line Scale Special Interest Group perhaps within National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA would similar system used Navy Carrier Stunt organizations would review CL Scale proposals before go Scale Board consideration After qualified judge comment CL Scale proposal CL Scale modeler group experienced CL Scale modelers could eliminate way out proposals would allow AMA Scale Board members spend time meaningful proposals both initial final voting stages rules cycle Next month Ill reporting modelers clubs both coasts promoting CL Scale activities trying some non-AMA events put fun building flying scale also allow young old modelers compete worrying about restrictive contest rules Ill include Team Scale fun scale Bomb Drop Contest Report Fred Cronenwett reports March 12 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles held Roland Baltes Memorial Scale Carrier Contest Whittier Narrows CA contest held memory Roland Baltes West Coasts well-known Control Line Scale modelers Proceeds meet donated American Cancer Society commemorative plaque presented Mrs Baltes club president Virgil Wilbur Ken Long placed first Sport event uniquely constructed Ju-87D Stuka model Kens own plans made almost entirely cardboard very small amount plywood also used bulkheads made normal box cardboard fuselage wings covered cardboard paper both 69- 42-pound per 1000 square feet varieties engine mount epoxy-filled cardboard model has 60-inch wingspan weighs WIIIThRHAWK H COUPE WON 94 HATS UPDATED FIG VERSION FORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAt TYPE HUB REDI-CUT RIBS TOP GRAOE BALSAsttnneuemen Piece ALL HARDWARE Nd.$4995 er row 43 INCH WINGSIW4 woes s OW SPARROWHAWK P-30 WON 87 AND 93 NATS FORMED BODY TUBE REDI-CUT RIBS YELLOW CZECH PROP ALL HARDWARE INCL DESIGNS BY JONS ODWYER $3395 08058 lOTS ItItOM MODFL ACRAJT LABS DRPT 08 5 LEE STREEr 21443 lINiNG TEXAS 750608-9233 94 Model Aviation ly replaces leaky old brass fuel cap fittings new ADVANCED AERO FUELER easy use fli2ht line fueing system ~sisollv dpionpti 1 rsn color coded lockused fuel glow go tem oprng fitbr ci7og3i1-11 22ndixeru rroducts IncCoowlete WF leo1 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 Tubing Fueler Probe Lancaster CA 93536& Fit ogsIsl price 014 95 CA residents add 825% sales tax MASTERCARD & VISA ACCEPTED ADD $300 SHIPPING AND HANDLING SASE FOR FREE cATALOGE copyright 1995 P51001 Pending HOT BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT S T F R N ED E uJ GRrlySERVICE ee 3950-AVail eyBlvd WALNUT CA 91789 w T P E R R 0 0 F CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE BROCHURE Sukhoi 40 Size ARF Aeoba Apa eMADE INTHEUSA Wing Span 54 Wing Area 520 sq Length 42 Weight 52 lbs Engine 40-46 2C 48-60 4C Color Blue & White Rndin 4 Channels Covering High Qnality oulvester film feel C N G en en C en en Feselage Designed enfradition ally circnlar fuselage made nne piece thin plywond some vacnnm formed parts Wing Made foam core Covered 1/16 Balsa sheets Aerobatics Performance plane made have same aerobatic qualifies full scale can rolls loops spins 7t llMUN AVE CItY tJI INUISThY UA S174 818 9614616 8i8 3309510 7800100 VISA Fax 818 3309351 ORDERS ONLY seven pounds powered SuperTigre 51 Ken designed multichannel electronics bomb drop throttle controls Stuka scored 8610 points 966 static points 895 flight points Northrop XB-35 Flying Wing Merle Mohring placed third Profile event XB-35s airframe combination balsa cardboard constructed set original pians Its covered chrome MonoKote has 87-inch wingspan weighs 11 pounds powered four OS 20 engines Fred Cronenwett placed first Profile electronically controlled Douglas A-20G Jim Swope placed second scratch-built Spitfire powered OS 40P using conventional three-line system throttle control Workshop Hints following found Indy Sportsliner TORKS newsletters have problems cyanoacrylate CyA glue applicator clogging tie 12-inch piece string around neck CyA container Put loop loose end string through gluing put finger loop twirl bottle circle Centrifugal force will push glue out applicator tube back bottle keep X-Acto knife rolling off table drill hole end handle Insert key ring hole knife wont roll off workbench will have nice hanger well What can empty soda beer cans Turn cans over use concave bottoms mixing small amounts epoxy Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports address top column would especially appreciate photos CL Scale activity note club newsletter editors club group has CL Scale activities provides building tips ideas would interested receiving newsletter possible source material column SHIEm BAILS OUT Release scale-like Porachutisti real crowd pleaser lot funl Fl orange Fl pink sport yellow red white blue camo Complete figure & release system $1895 ec plus $325 S/H NEW COLORS FOR 19951 Add $1 Red White & Blue Combo HOBBY HUT MANUFACTURING 2020 W List St N Suite #77 Wichita KS 67203-21 07 Dept MAY send SASE brochure 96 Model Aviation ps Off Knees 3001b Seal Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter Monitor RX TX Charge matic Glow Plug Driver MPlSuperPowerPanel ted Fused Master Panel Control Switche Nicad Glow Battery Charger 12v Starter Outlet t 12V Glow Fuel Pump & Fuel/Drain Switch Down Fuel Storage Platform Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp 011 Cell Butte ries Sure Starts #Automatlcally Monitora Charge Status 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 TransmItters 5 Compartment Lift Ou Prop & Storage Tray CA%a aadiPastaVRccepied TOLL FREE 1-800-468-2692 Mar West MTg & 0/st Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordo Va CA 95742 TEL 916 961-4 703 FAX916 983-1923 QUALITY WTEGRIrY SERViCE QUALTY INTEGRTIY SERVICE QUALITY 1UEGR7TY SERVICE U U C
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/08
Page Numbers: 92, 93, 94, 96
CONTROL LINE SCALE SCALE COMPETITION RULES review has main subject discussion column past few months Ive attempted provide better understanding rules perhaps interest some nonscale modelers CL Scale month would like call attention some proposed changes 1996 CL Scale rules passed initial vote AMA Scale Board see pages 136-137 April 1995 ModelAviation proposals approved final vote will certainly change some what have recently presented Proposal SC-96-3 would eliminate Precision Scale replace Designer Scale untried event new event would use current Sport rules except following differences First craftsmanship will judged zero distance Second flight options will scored 0-10 points Third models original contestant design eligible Models built kits commercially available plans modified kits plans scaled commercial plans eligible have received considerable amount negative reaction proposal across country reasons Precision event used successfully clubs both East West Coasts What will Precision Scale modeler models Unless can prove own design cant enter Designer Scale what Does enter Sport will Sport entries feel about competing against Precision models Precision eliminated what event does CL Scale use stepping-stone FAI World competition CL Scale does have intermediate Sport Expert step RC Scale events commented seemed feel Designer Scale should have proposed Supplemental event before removing Precision event changes flying-line size table current table has used Scale events since 1974 original table established committee scale modelers basis laboratory stress test wire analysis establish various wire sizes pull-test criteria current proposal does offer scientific reasoning behind proposed changes proposer noted line-size table will need changed Designer Scale approved big question Shouldnt 5- 10- 15- 20-pound Designer Scale model subjected same line-size pull-test criteria current Precision 92 Model Aviation 4Merle Mohring makes line adjustments Northrop XB-35 Flying Wing Merles model constructed using original plans Span 87 inches weighs 11 lb Proposal SC-96-4 would make major Virgil Wilbur presents Mrs Roland Baltes plaque Roland Ju-87D Stuka Ken Long has 99% cardboard construction Baltes Memorial contest Whittier Narrows CA Multichannel electronics control bomb drop throttle or Sport model same weight believe safetyof ourselves models above spectatorsshould first foremost minds Lets change something has successful 20 years Proposal SC-96-5 would make major changes AMA-approved CL Sport Scale Worksheet Part page 128 current Competition Regulations proposal dc-emphasizes Accuracy Outline Craftsmanship scoring puts emphasis models finish Like current line-size tables current score sheet developed committee Scale modelers across country accepted provide good breakdown points awarded 100 point total models Outline worth 40 points Craftsmanship Finish worth 30 points current Proposal reduces Accuracy Outline 30 points Craftsmanship 24 points raises Finish 46 points change affects character event makes model finish Beauty event rather models accuracy outline craftsmanship play major role Because space does permit go over CL Scale proposal column urge Scale modelers review current CL Scale proposals tell district Scale Board member rules change should pass fail Let him know nowits too late after proposal passed find its liking hope future AMA Headquarters can improve published narrative describes proposals feel description proposed changes published Model Aviation did give true picture contents needed copy actual proposals AMA Headquarters fully understand WEVE GOT THE CURE. WHETHER YOURE TORN RIPPED SHREDDED FRAZZLED SMASHED CRUSHED CRACKED CHIPPED FRAC TURED SPLIT SNAPPED SHATTERED OR JUST LITIEL BIT STRESSED Sheldons epoxy products have long known strength flexibility reliability reasonable prices Whether choose quick setting 5inmate field repair just hurry extremely strong 30minute can confident using beat price 27625 MIN EPOXY fez596 276312 MI N EPOXY Ooz596 276430 MIN EPOXY Soc596 27595 MIN EPOXY 9ez749 276015 MIN EPOXY 9cc749 276t30 MN EPOXY Ooz749 have marketing POSI-CURE since 1084 have always best product avail able modeler absolute lowest possi ble price always assured finest adhesives available POSI-CURE products specially formulated very best avalable raw materials use no second grade stock warehouse inventory stored refriger ated maintain very beet quality possible Lots imitators good POSI-CURE modelem choice 2752 POSI-CURE THIN 2cc539 2753POSl-CURE GAP-FILLING 2oz539 2754PO5I-CURE THIN Inc349 2755POSICURE GAP FILLING Ioz 349 2756tNSTASET SPRAY 2oz349 2757INSTA-SET REFILL t0oz796 2758UN-CURE DEBONDER tuz296 SHELDONS HOBBIES 2135 OLD OAKLAND ROAD SAN JOSE CA 95131 SHIPPINGLJPS Ground Continental USA 5595 UPS 2nd DAY AIR & UPS NEXT DAY AIR available COD OK add $550 COD fee August1995 93 free flight fun Peek-Polymers planes plans props paper tools CO2 enginesfor next caper Czechoslovakia tremendous assortment types sizes catalog kits accessones engines a nine-cylinder radial engine endless ideas available $400 PeckhIyi*ers stop shopping rubber power C02 needa P 0 Box 710398-MASANTEE CA 92072-0398 USA1810 4481818FAX 16191 448-1833 TOF WASTING TIME. Calculations Let Aero5PEC5 AeroSPECS easy use computer program modelers have waiting Available DOS Windows AeroSFECS Cnn Calculate unknown specifications current design Create complete set specifications bssed upon type aircraft engine size specir Fealureo Performs HOURS worth calculations instantly Calculates difficult specifications like incidence angles stall speed Estimates overall weight On-line help system 26 page Users Manual ONLY$19.95Versatech ordern please send $1995 S&H TX Residents add 825% SOFTWARE Specify DOS Windows 525 35 Disks Box 112022 Carrollton TX 75011 mMUM N & U MJ i LA &U Dont wait longer expenence awesome thrill paintin sky SUPERDRI SMOKE OIL _____________________I SUPERDRI AVIATION SMOKE OIL athe prernoen secke Icr enedolers WhyFOUR CONVENIENT UNIT27 0 OupenOr intense smoke 0 EflenipernintenceJog I1geII$1200 U O consisee fonnenceU SUPERORI hoc As Os ceputotion best frost bess Ask Ouve PetriOt 4000 Once con LinsatOnce stOcker Ask indostry aenctectorem like AMP end TMEPeS WSII$ _____________________DesenISO-geLI$27000 ITS TIME YOU TRIED SOME Order Toll-Free Calling 800 545-8777 MDW AVIATION ASSOCIATES INC 9707 Soutis 76th Avenue Sidgeview IL 604581 700 5904099 Pato 706 6991040 -Ne content intent proposal about believe time has come CL Scale modelers consider forming Control Line Scale Special Interest Group perhaps within National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA would similar system used Navy Carrier Stunt organizations would review CL Scale proposals before go Scale Board consideration After qualified judge comment CL Scale proposal CL Scale modeler group experienced CL Scale modelers could eliminate way out proposals would allow AMA Scale Board members spend time meaningful proposals both initial final voting stages rules cycle Next month Ill reporting modelers clubs both coasts promoting CL Scale activities trying some non-AMA events put fun building flying scale also allow young old modelers compete worrying about restrictive contest rules Ill include Team Scale fun scale Bomb Drop Contest Report Fred Cronenwett reports March 12 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles held Roland Baltes Memorial Scale Carrier Contest Whittier Narrows CA contest held memory Roland Baltes West Coasts well-known Control Line Scale modelers Proceeds meet donated American Cancer Society commemorative plaque presented Mrs Baltes club president Virgil Wilbur Ken Long placed first Sport event uniquely constructed Ju-87D Stuka model Kens own plans made almost entirely cardboard very small amount plywood also used bulkheads made normal box cardboard fuselage wings covered cardboard paper both 69- 42-pound per 1000 square feet varieties engine mount epoxy-filled cardboard model has 60-inch wingspan weighs WIIIThRHAWK H COUPE WON 94 HATS UPDATED FIG VERSION FORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAt TYPE HUB REDI-CUT RIBS TOP GRAOE BALSAsttnneuemen Piece ALL HARDWARE Nd.$4995 er row 43 INCH WINGSIW4 woes s OW SPARROWHAWK P-30 WON 87 AND 93 NATS FORMED BODY TUBE REDI-CUT RIBS YELLOW CZECH PROP ALL HARDWARE INCL DESIGNS BY JONS ODWYER $3395 08058 lOTS ItItOM MODFL ACRAJT LABS DRPT 08 5 LEE STREEr 21443 lINiNG TEXAS 750608-9233 94 Model Aviation ly replaces leaky old brass fuel cap fittings new ADVANCED AERO FUELER easy use fli2ht line fueing system ~sisollv dpionpti 1 rsn color coded lockused fuel glow go tem oprng fitbr ci7og3i1-11 22ndixeru rroducts IncCoowlete WF leo1 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 Tubing Fueler Probe Lancaster CA 93536& Fit ogsIsl price 014 95 CA residents add 825% sales tax MASTERCARD & VISA ACCEPTED ADD $300 SHIPPING AND HANDLING SASE FOR FREE cATALOGE copyright 1995 P51001 Pending HOT BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT S T F R N ED E uJ GRrlySERVICE ee 3950-AVail eyBlvd WALNUT CA 91789 w T P E R R 0 0 F CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE BROCHURE Sukhoi 40 Size ARF Aeoba Apa eMADE INTHEUSA Wing Span 54 Wing Area 520 sq Length 42 Weight 52 lbs Engine 40-46 2C 48-60 4C Color Blue & White Rndin 4 Channels Covering High Qnality oulvester film feel C N G en en C en en Feselage Designed enfradition ally circnlar fuselage made nne piece thin plywond some vacnnm formed parts Wing Made foam core Covered 1/16 Balsa sheets Aerobatics Performance plane made have same aerobatic qualifies full scale can rolls loops spins 7t llMUN AVE CItY tJI INUISThY UA S174 818 9614616 8i8 3309510 7800100 VISA Fax 818 3309351 ORDERS ONLY seven pounds powered SuperTigre 51 Ken designed multichannel electronics bomb drop throttle controls Stuka scored 8610 points 966 static points 895 flight points Northrop XB-35 Flying Wing Merle Mohring placed third Profile event XB-35s airframe combination balsa cardboard constructed set original pians Its covered chrome MonoKote has 87-inch wingspan weighs 11 pounds powered four OS 20 engines Fred Cronenwett placed first Profile electronically controlled Douglas A-20G Jim Swope placed second scratch-built Spitfire powered OS 40P using conventional three-line system throttle control Workshop Hints following found Indy Sportsliner TORKS newsletters have problems cyanoacrylate CyA glue applicator clogging tie 12-inch piece string around neck CyA container Put loop loose end string through gluing put finger loop twirl bottle circle Centrifugal force will push glue out applicator tube back bottle keep X-Acto knife rolling off table drill hole end handle Insert key ring hole knife wont roll off workbench will have nice hanger well What can empty soda beer cans Turn cans over use concave bottoms mixing small amounts epoxy Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports address top column would especially appreciate photos CL Scale activity note club newsletter editors club group has CL Scale activities provides building tips ideas would interested receiving newsletter possible source material column SHIEm BAILS OUT Release scale-like Porachutisti real crowd pleaser lot funl Fl orange Fl pink sport yellow red white blue camo Complete figure & release system $1895 ec plus $325 S/H NEW COLORS FOR 19951 Add $1 Red White & Blue Combo HOBBY HUT MANUFACTURING 2020 W List St N Suite #77 Wichita KS 67203-21 07 Dept MAY send SASE brochure 96 Model Aviation ps Off Knees 3001b Seal Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter Monitor RX TX Charge matic Glow Plug Driver MPlSuperPowerPanel ted Fused Master Panel Control Switche Nicad Glow Battery Charger 12v Starter Outlet t 12V Glow Fuel Pump & Fuel/Drain Switch Down Fuel Storage Platform Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp 011 Cell Butte ries Sure Starts #Automatlcally Monitora Charge Status 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 TransmItters 5 Compartment Lift Ou Prop & Storage Tray CA%a aadiPastaVRccepied TOLL FREE 1-800-468-2692 Mar West MTg & 0/st Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordo Va CA 95742 TEL 916 961-4 703 FAX916 983-1923 QUALITY WTEGRIrY SERViCE QUALTY INTEGRTIY SERVICE QUALITY 1UEGR7TY SERVICE U U C
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/08
Page Numbers: 92, 93, 94, 96
CONTROL LINE SCALE SCALE COMPETITION RULES review has main subject discussion column past few months Ive attempted provide better understanding rules perhaps interest some nonscale modelers CL Scale month would like call attention some proposed changes 1996 CL Scale rules passed initial vote AMA Scale Board see pages 136-137 April 1995 ModelAviation proposals approved final vote will certainly change some what have recently presented Proposal SC-96-3 would eliminate Precision Scale replace Designer Scale untried event new event would use current Sport rules except following differences First craftsmanship will judged zero distance Second flight options will scored 0-10 points Third models original contestant design eligible Models built kits commercially available plans modified kits plans scaled commercial plans eligible have received considerable amount negative reaction proposal across country reasons Precision event used successfully clubs both East West Coasts What will Precision Scale modeler models Unless can prove own design cant enter Designer Scale what Does enter Sport will Sport entries feel about competing against Precision models Precision eliminated what event does CL Scale use stepping-stone FAI World competition CL Scale does have intermediate Sport Expert step RC Scale events commented seemed feel Designer Scale should have proposed Supplemental event before removing Precision event changes flying-line size table current table has used Scale events since 1974 original table established committee scale modelers basis laboratory stress test wire analysis establish various wire sizes pull-test criteria current proposal does offer scientific reasoning behind proposed changes proposer noted line-size table will need changed Designer Scale approved big question Shouldnt 5- 10- 15- 20-pound Designer Scale model subjected same line-size pull-test criteria current Precision 92 Model Aviation 4Merle Mohring makes line adjustments Northrop XB-35 Flying Wing Merles model constructed using original plans Span 87 inches weighs 11 lb Proposal SC-96-4 would make major Virgil Wilbur presents Mrs Roland Baltes plaque Roland Ju-87D Stuka Ken Long has 99% cardboard construction Baltes Memorial contest Whittier Narrows CA Multichannel electronics control bomb drop throttle or Sport model same weight believe safetyof ourselves models above spectatorsshould first foremost minds Lets change something has successful 20 years Proposal SC-96-5 would make major changes AMA-approved CL Sport Scale Worksheet Part page 128 current Competition Regulations proposal dc-emphasizes Accuracy Outline Craftsmanship scoring puts emphasis models finish Like current line-size tables current score sheet developed committee Scale modelers across country accepted provide good breakdown points awarded 100 point total models Outline worth 40 points Craftsmanship Finish worth 30 points current Proposal reduces Accuracy Outline 30 points Craftsmanship 24 points raises Finish 46 points change affects character event makes model finish Beauty event rather models accuracy outline craftsmanship play major role Because space does permit go over CL Scale proposal column urge Scale modelers review current CL Scale proposals tell district Scale Board member rules change should pass fail Let him know nowits too late after proposal passed find its liking hope future AMA Headquarters can improve published narrative describes proposals feel description proposed changes published Model Aviation did give true picture contents needed copy actual proposals AMA Headquarters fully understand WEVE GOT THE CURE. WHETHER YOURE TORN RIPPED SHREDDED FRAZZLED SMASHED CRUSHED CRACKED CHIPPED FRAC TURED SPLIT SNAPPED SHATTERED OR JUST LITIEL BIT STRESSED Sheldons epoxy products have long known strength flexibility reliability reasonable prices Whether choose quick setting 5inmate field repair just hurry extremely strong 30minute can confident using beat price 27625 MIN EPOXY fez596 276312 MI N EPOXY Ooz596 276430 MIN EPOXY Soc596 27595 MIN EPOXY 9ez749 276015 MIN EPOXY 9cc749 276t30 MN EPOXY Ooz749 have marketing POSI-CURE since 1084 have always best product avail able modeler absolute lowest possi ble price always assured finest adhesives available POSI-CURE products specially formulated very best avalable raw materials use no second grade stock warehouse inventory stored refriger ated maintain very beet quality possible Lots imitators good POSI-CURE modelem choice 2752 POSI-CURE THIN 2cc539 2753POSl-CURE GAP-FILLING 2oz539 2754PO5I-CURE THIN Inc349 2755POSICURE GAP FILLING Ioz 349 2756tNSTASET SPRAY 2oz349 2757INSTA-SET REFILL t0oz796 2758UN-CURE DEBONDER tuz296 SHELDONS HOBBIES 2135 OLD OAKLAND ROAD SAN JOSE CA 95131 SHIPPINGLJPS Ground Continental USA 5595 UPS 2nd DAY AIR & UPS NEXT DAY AIR available COD OK add $550 COD fee August1995 93 free flight fun Peek-Polymers planes plans props paper tools CO2 enginesfor next caper Czechoslovakia tremendous assortment types sizes catalog kits accessones engines a nine-cylinder radial engine endless ideas available $400 PeckhIyi*ers stop shopping rubber power C02 needa P 0 Box 710398-MASANTEE CA 92072-0398 USA1810 4481818FAX 16191 448-1833 TOF WASTING TIME. Calculations Let Aero5PEC5 AeroSPECS easy use computer program modelers have waiting Available DOS Windows AeroSFECS Cnn Calculate unknown specifications current design Create complete set specifications bssed upon type aircraft engine size specir Fealureo Performs HOURS worth calculations instantly Calculates difficult specifications like incidence angles stall speed Estimates overall weight On-line help system 26 page Users Manual ONLY$19.95Versatech ordern please send $1995 S&H TX Residents add 825% SOFTWARE Specify DOS Windows 525 35 Disks Box 112022 Carrollton TX 75011 mMUM N & U MJ i LA &U Dont wait longer expenence awesome thrill paintin sky SUPERDRI SMOKE OIL _____________________I SUPERDRI AVIATION SMOKE OIL athe prernoen secke Icr enedolers WhyFOUR CONVENIENT UNIT27 0 OupenOr intense smoke 0 EflenipernintenceJog I1geII$1200 U O consisee fonnenceU SUPERORI hoc As Os ceputotion best frost bess Ask Ouve PetriOt 4000 Once con LinsatOnce stOcker Ask indostry aenctectorem like AMP end TMEPeS WSII$ _____________________DesenISO-geLI$27000 ITS TIME YOU TRIED SOME Order Toll-Free Calling 800 545-8777 MDW AVIATION ASSOCIATES INC 9707 Soutis 76th Avenue Sidgeview IL 604581 700 5904099 Pato 706 6991040 -Ne content intent proposal about believe time has come CL Scale modelers consider forming Control Line Scale Special Interest Group perhaps within National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA would similar system used Navy Carrier Stunt organizations would review CL Scale proposals before go Scale Board consideration After qualified judge comment CL Scale proposal CL Scale modeler group experienced CL Scale modelers could eliminate way out proposals would allow AMA Scale Board members spend time meaningful proposals both initial final voting stages rules cycle Next month Ill reporting modelers clubs both coasts promoting CL Scale activities trying some non-AMA events put fun building flying scale also allow young old modelers compete worrying about restrictive contest rules Ill include Team Scale fun scale Bomb Drop Contest Report Fred Cronenwett reports March 12 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles held Roland Baltes Memorial Scale Carrier Contest Whittier Narrows CA contest held memory Roland Baltes West Coasts well-known Control Line Scale modelers Proceeds meet donated American Cancer Society commemorative plaque presented Mrs Baltes club president Virgil Wilbur Ken Long placed first Sport event uniquely constructed Ju-87D Stuka model Kens own plans made almost entirely cardboard very small amount plywood also used bulkheads made normal box cardboard fuselage wings covered cardboard paper both 69- 42-pound per 1000 square feet varieties engine mount epoxy-filled cardboard model has 60-inch wingspan weighs WIIIThRHAWK H COUPE WON 94 HATS UPDATED FIG VERSION FORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAt TYPE HUB REDI-CUT RIBS TOP GRAOE BALSAsttnneuemen Piece ALL HARDWARE Nd.$4995 er row 43 INCH WINGSIW4 woes s OW SPARROWHAWK P-30 WON 87 AND 93 NATS FORMED BODY TUBE REDI-CUT RIBS YELLOW CZECH PROP ALL HARDWARE INCL DESIGNS BY JONS ODWYER $3395 08058 lOTS ItItOM MODFL ACRAJT LABS DRPT 08 5 LEE STREEr 21443 lINiNG TEXAS 750608-9233 94 Model Aviation ly replaces leaky old brass fuel cap fittings new ADVANCED AERO FUELER easy use fli2ht line fueing system ~sisollv dpionpti 1 rsn color coded lockused fuel glow go tem oprng fitbr ci7og3i1-11 22ndixeru rroducts IncCoowlete WF leo1 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 Tubing Fueler Probe Lancaster CA 93536& Fit ogsIsl price 014 95 CA residents add 825% sales tax MASTERCARD & VISA ACCEPTED ADD $300 SHIPPING AND HANDLING SASE FOR FREE cATALOGE copyright 1995 P51001 Pending HOT BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT S T F R N ED E uJ GRrlySERVICE ee 3950-AVail eyBlvd WALNUT CA 91789 w T P E R R 0 0 F CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE BROCHURE Sukhoi 40 Size ARF Aeoba Apa eMADE INTHEUSA Wing Span 54 Wing Area 520 sq Length 42 Weight 52 lbs Engine 40-46 2C 48-60 4C Color Blue & White Rndin 4 Channels Covering High Qnality oulvester film feel C N G en en C en en Feselage Designed enfradition ally circnlar fuselage made nne piece thin plywond some vacnnm formed parts Wing Made foam core Covered 1/16 Balsa sheets Aerobatics Performance plane made have same aerobatic qualifies full scale can rolls loops spins 7t llMUN AVE CItY tJI INUISThY UA S174 818 9614616 8i8 3309510 7800100 VISA Fax 818 3309351 ORDERS ONLY seven pounds powered SuperTigre 51 Ken designed multichannel electronics bomb drop throttle controls Stuka scored 8610 points 966 static points 895 flight points Northrop XB-35 Flying Wing Merle Mohring placed third Profile event XB-35s airframe combination balsa cardboard constructed set original pians Its covered chrome MonoKote has 87-inch wingspan weighs 11 pounds powered four OS 20 engines Fred Cronenwett placed first Profile electronically controlled Douglas A-20G Jim Swope placed second scratch-built Spitfire powered OS 40P using conventional three-line system throttle control Workshop Hints following found Indy Sportsliner TORKS newsletters have problems cyanoacrylate CyA glue applicator clogging tie 12-inch piece string around neck CyA container Put loop loose end string through gluing put finger loop twirl bottle circle Centrifugal force will push glue out applicator tube back bottle keep X-Acto knife rolling off table drill hole end handle Insert key ring hole knife wont roll off workbench will have nice hanger well What can empty soda beer cans Turn cans over use concave bottoms mixing small amounts epoxy Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports address top column would especially appreciate photos CL Scale activity note club newsletter editors club group has CL Scale activities provides building tips ideas would interested receiving newsletter possible source material column SHIEm BAILS OUT Release scale-like Porachutisti real crowd pleaser lot funl Fl orange Fl pink sport yellow red white blue camo Complete figure & release system $1895 ec plus $325 S/H NEW 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/08
Page Numbers: 92, 93, 94, 96
CONTROL LINE SCALE SCALE COMPETITION RULES review has main subject discussion column past few months Ive attempted provide better understanding rules perhaps interest some nonscale modelers CL Scale month would like call attention some proposed changes 1996 CL Scale rules passed initial vote AMA Scale Board see pages 136-137 April 1995 ModelAviation proposals approved final vote will certainly change some what have recently presented Proposal SC-96-3 would eliminate Precision Scale replace Designer Scale untried event new event would use current Sport rules except following differences First craftsmanship will judged zero distance Second flight options will scored 0-10 points Third models original contestant design eligible Models built kits commercially available plans modified kits plans scaled commercial plans eligible have received considerable amount negative reaction proposal across country reasons Precision event used successfully clubs both East West Coasts What will Precision Scale modeler models Unless can prove own design cant enter Designer Scale what Does enter Sport will Sport entries feel about competing against Precision models Precision eliminated what event does CL Scale use stepping-stone FAI World competition CL Scale does have intermediate Sport Expert step RC Scale events commented seemed feel Designer Scale should have proposed Supplemental event before removing Precision event changes flying-line size table current table has used Scale events since 1974 original table established committee scale modelers basis laboratory stress test wire analysis establish various wire sizes pull-test criteria current proposal does offer scientific reasoning behind proposed changes proposer noted line-size table will need changed Designer Scale approved big question Shouldnt 5- 10- 15- 20-pound Designer Scale model subjected same line-size pull-test criteria current Precision 92 Model Aviation 4Merle Mohring makes line adjustments Northrop XB-35 Flying Wing Merles model constructed using original plans Span 87 inches weighs 11 lb Proposal SC-96-4 would make major Virgil Wilbur presents Mrs Roland Baltes plaque Roland Ju-87D Stuka Ken Long has 99% cardboard construction Baltes Memorial contest Whittier Narrows CA Multichannel electronics control bomb drop throttle or Sport model same weight believe safetyof ourselves models above spectatorsshould first foremost minds Lets change something has successful 20 years Proposal SC-96-5 would make major changes AMA-approved CL Sport Scale Worksheet Part page 128 current Competition Regulations proposal dc-emphasizes Accuracy Outline Craftsmanship scoring puts emphasis models finish Like current line-size tables current score sheet developed committee Scale modelers across country accepted provide good breakdown points awarded 100 point total models Outline worth 40 points Craftsmanship Finish worth 30 points current Proposal reduces Accuracy Outline 30 points Craftsmanship 24 points raises Finish 46 points change affects character event makes model finish Beauty event rather models accuracy outline craftsmanship play major role Because space does permit go over CL Scale proposal column urge Scale modelers review current CL Scale proposals tell district Scale Board member rules change should pass fail Let him know nowits too late after proposal passed find its liking hope future AMA Headquarters can improve published narrative describes proposals feel description proposed changes published Model Aviation did give true picture contents needed copy actual proposals AMA Headquarters fully understand WEVE GOT THE CURE. 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rules Ill include Team Scale fun scale Bomb Drop Contest Report Fred Cronenwett reports March 12 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles held Roland Baltes Memorial Scale Carrier Contest Whittier Narrows CA contest held memory Roland Baltes West Coasts well-known Control Line Scale modelers Proceeds meet donated American Cancer Society commemorative plaque presented Mrs Baltes club president Virgil Wilbur Ken Long placed first Sport event uniquely constructed Ju-87D Stuka model Kens own plans made almost entirely cardboard very small amount plywood also used bulkheads made normal box cardboard fuselage wings covered cardboard paper both 69- 42-pound per 1000 square feet varieties engine mount epoxy-filled cardboard model has 60-inch wingspan weighs WIIIThRHAWK H COUPE WON 94 HATS UPDATED FIG VERSION FORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAt TYPE HUB REDI-CUT RIBS TOP GRAOE BALSAsttnneuemen Piece ALL HARDWARE Nd.$4995 er row 43 INCH WINGSIW4 woes s OW SPARROWHAWK P-30 WON 87 AND 93 NATS FORMED BODY TUBE REDI-CUT RIBS YELLOW CZECH PROP ALL HARDWARE INCL DESIGNS BY JONS ODWYER $3395 08058 lOTS ItItOM MODFL ACRAJT LABS DRPT 08 5 LEE STREEr 21443 lINiNG TEXAS 750608-9233 94 Model Aviation ly replaces leaky old brass fuel cap fittings new ADVANCED AERO FUELER easy use fli2ht line fueing system ~sisollv dpionpti 1 rsn color coded lockused fuel glow go tem oprng fitbr ci7og3i1-11 22ndixeru rroducts IncCoowlete WF leo1 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 Tubing Fueler Probe Lancaster CA 93536& Fit ogsIsl price 014 95 CA residents add 825% sales tax MASTERCARD & VISA ACCEPTED ADD $300 SHIPPING AND HANDLING SASE FOR FREE cATALOGE copyright 1995 P51001 Pending HOT BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT S T F R N ED E uJ GRrlySERVICE ee 3950-AVail eyBlvd WALNUT CA 91789 w T P E R R 0 0 F CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE BROCHURE Sukhoi 40 Size ARF Aeoba Apa eMADE INTHEUSA Wing Span 54 Wing Area 520 sq Length 42 Weight 52 lbs Engine 40-46 2C 48-60 4C Color Blue & White Rndin 4 Channels Covering High Qnality oulvester film feel C N G en en C en en Feselage Designed enfradition ally circnlar fuselage made nne piece thin plywond some vacnnm formed parts Wing Made foam core Covered 1/16 Balsa sheets Aerobatics Performance plane made have same aerobatic qualifies full scale can rolls loops spins 7t llMUN AVE CItY tJI INUISThY UA S174 818 9614616 8i8 3309510 7800100 VISA Fax 818 3309351 ORDERS ONLY seven pounds powered SuperTigre 51 Ken designed multichannel electronics bomb drop throttle controls Stuka scored 8610 points 966 static points 895 flight points Northrop XB-35 Flying Wing Merle Mohring placed third Profile event XB-35s airframe combination balsa cardboard constructed set original pians Its covered chrome MonoKote has 87-inch wingspan weighs 11 pounds powered four OS 20 engines Fred Cronenwett placed first Profile electronically controlled Douglas A-20G Jim Swope placed second scratch-built Spitfire powered OS 40P using conventional three-line system throttle control Workshop Hints following found Indy Sportsliner TORKS newsletters have problems cyanoacrylate CyA glue applicator clogging tie 12-inch piece string around neck CyA container Put loop loose end string through gluing put finger loop twirl bottle circle Centrifugal force will push glue out applicator tube back bottle keep X-Acto knife rolling off table drill hole end handle Insert key ring hole knife wont roll off workbench will have nice hanger well What can empty soda beer cans Turn cans over use concave bottoms mixing small amounts epoxy Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports address top column would especially appreciate photos CL Scale activity note club newsletter editors club group has CL Scale activities provides building tips ideas would interested receiving newsletter possible source material column SHIEm BAILS OUT Release scale-like Porachutisti real crowd pleaser lot funl Fl orange Fl pink sport yellow red white blue camo Complete figure & release system $1895 ec plus $325 S/H NEW COLORS FOR 19951 Add $1 Red White & Blue Combo HOBBY HUT MANUFACTURING 2020 W List St N Suite #77 Wichita KS 67203-21 07 Dept MAY send SASE brochure 96 Model Aviation ps Off Knees 3001b Seal Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter Monitor RX TX Charge matic Glow Plug Driver MPlSuperPowerPanel ted Fused Master Panel Control Switche Nicad Glow Battery Charger 12v Starter Outlet t 12V Glow Fuel Pump & Fuel/Drain Switch Down Fuel Storage Platform Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp 011 Cell Butte ries Sure Starts #Automatlcally Monitora Charge Status 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 TransmItters 5 Compartment Lift Ou Prop & Storage Tray CA%a aadiPastaVRccepied TOLL FREE 1-800-468-2692 Mar West MTg & 0/st Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordo Va CA 95742 TEL 916 961-4 703 FAX916 983-1923 QUALITY WTEGRIrY SERViCE QUALTY INTEGRTIY SERVICE QUALITY 1UEGR7TY SERVICE U U C