CONTROL LINE SCALE DO YOU WANT US Federation Aeronautique Intemationale FAI Scale Team qualifier 1997 1998 World Championships some things consider what type model should build what type documentation required great importance can model kit must scratch-built Stan Alexander vice president National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA accompanied US Scale Team 1996 Scale World Championships France came back some observations about what takes world competitor Ill explore comments published recent issue Replica NASA newsletter As type competition first step should obtain copy event rules FAI Sporting Code contains rules regulations FAI contests championships will find requirements model size weight engine type size maximum surface area maximum loading required photos three-views etc have told AMA Headquarters new issue FAI Sporting Code expected 1997 Contact Competitions Department availability cost regulations considerably different perhaps exact Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Competition Regulations FAI competition especially international world level can expect compete against best modelers models nations FAI documentation must form good clear large three-views multiview drawings must match aircraft modeled required submit two sets drawings judges differences between model drawings must pointed out drawings numerous differences point out highlighter let judges know briefly writing what photos proofs look see differences changes might have made possible photos prototype aircraft should taken during walkaround aircraft Straight-on detail shots both sides nose tail possible photos top bottom surfaces aircraft should provided cant take required photos might obtain service such Bob Bankas Scale Model Research Stan said World Championships competitors models sadly lacking documentation Some areas judged thoroughly during Craftsmanship portion static judging type competition complete cockpit details flaps construction landing gear struts tires brake lines pitot tubes exhaust pipes engine propeller instrument panels rigging fasteners access doors hinges also said shouldnt think about omitting detail can seen underside aircraft mufflers should seen scale exhaust location should used possible Detail applied model must match detail documentation According Stan several exquisitelybuilt aircraft static circle poor documentation details kept airplanes getting attention deserved resulting poor static scores Proof color should include documented color chips match models paint scheme Color chips best because photos can fade change color different lighting situations sun incandescent fluorescent lighting can make paint photos look quite different paint model cant find proper color chip Federal Standard Color 595B IPMS Color Cross Reference Guide might try get color chips authenticated several World Championships competitors did FAL representative Scratch-Built Kit Craftsmanship demonstrated designing building aircraft key yourself 124 Model Aviation AI Scale Teams Dale Campbell prepares Ryan STA 1996 World Championships Periguex France Antoine Zimberlin France built French Demoiselle Features intricate framework landing gear wing covering stitching Polish Control Line Team member Marian Kazirods Avro Lancaster B Mk Irepeat CL winner Four OS Max 25 VF ABC engines better documentation what better chances doing well static scoring international competition cannot own drawings could start someone elses plans good plans services around wide selections aircraft services advertised Model Aviation other model magazines can found NASAs Scale Documentation Source List few kit models entered World Championships majority models scratch-built kits finished bottom half competition appears static scoring kit-built models negates chance placing international event aircraft type model simple complex still seems good question must look combination static score flight score doesnt seem matter what type aircraft choose long give equal effort building flying complex airplane poor craftsmanship documentation ie does have gear retraction should going well simple aircraft does well static flight scoring hope will serve outline have aspirations toward world competition effort required quite different required local competition Good luck going attend US team trials will held July 7-10 National Aeromodeling Championships Nats Scale events July 1113 International Aeromodeling Center Muncie July 7 will FAI static judging July 8-9 will flying July 10 has set aside rain date combination dates will give Scale modelers opportunity compete both competitions making separate trips will save expenses 1998 seems long way off next world competition its never too early support teams can purchase NASA pins patches decals make contribution toward FM Scale Teams efforts Send contribution John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 John can also contacted additional information about team trials address telephone/Fax 812 967-2814 Thanks Stan Alexander photos give us glimpse US team some Scale World Championships models Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column Model Video Productions has produced two-tape collectors set 1996 Nationals Celebration Eagles Wouldnt exciting own piece AMA history Order video today Order Mail Phone Credit Card Check Mail AMA Nats Video Supply Services 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Enclose $2995 /H single tape orders $1995 Fax Orders 765 289-4248 Attn Supply Service Produced AMA Model Video Productions Please allow two weeks delivery -4 -KITES - FREE COLOR CATALOG Choose over 200 exciting kites S unusual & innovative designs Call write catalog todayl Into Wind 541-0314 1408-MA Pearl St. Boulder CO 80302 ICUSTOM LETTER TODAY.THE VINYLWRITE WAYI -S AMA Since 1987 mail order company providing modeler EZ apply custom lettering logos stars etc choices type styles & colors decal custom cut pre-aligned & gre-spaced premium vinyl planes oats trains toys etc Heights 1/4 12 Priced right eg AMA er 1 high $250. color style Find out what can Sample infopack free Please include #10 SASE inquiries S 16043 TULSA STREET GRANADA HILLS CA 91344 818-363-7131 - Mon Thur 10-4pm PST EMAIL vinylrt@datadepotcom PIus $2 P/H Ca res add tax LA 4 i July 1997 125
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 124, 125
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 124, 125
CONTROL LINE SCALE DO YOU WANT US Federation Aeronautique Intemationale FAI Scale Team qualifier 1997 1998 World Championships some things consider what type model should build what type documentation required great importance can model kit must scratch-built Stan Alexander vice president National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA accompanied US Scale Team 1996 Scale World Championships France came back some observations about what takes world competitor Ill explore comments published recent issue Replica NASA newsletter As type competition first step should obtain copy event rules FAI Sporting Code contains rules regulations FAI contests championships will find requirements model size weight engine type size maximum surface area maximum loading required photos three-views etc have told AMA Headquarters new issue FAI Sporting Code expected 1997 Contact Competitions Department availability cost regulations considerably different perhaps exact Academy Model Aeronautics AMA Competition Regulations FAI competition especially international world level can expect compete against best modelers models nations FAI documentation must form good clear large three-views multiview drawings must match aircraft modeled required submit two sets drawings judges differences between model drawings must pointed out drawings numerous differences point out highlighter let judges know briefly writing what photos proofs look see differences changes might have made possible photos prototype aircraft should taken during walkaround aircraft Straight-on detail shots both sides nose tail possible photos top bottom surfaces aircraft should provided cant take required photos might obtain service such Bob Bankas Scale Model Research Stan said World Championships competitors models sadly lacking documentation Some areas judged thoroughly during Craftsmanship portion static judging type competition complete cockpit details flaps construction landing gear struts tires brake lines pitot tubes exhaust pipes engine propeller instrument panels rigging fasteners access doors hinges also said shouldnt think about omitting detail can seen underside aircraft mufflers should seen scale exhaust location should used possible Detail applied model must match detail documentation According Stan several exquisitelybuilt aircraft static circle poor documentation details kept airplanes getting attention deserved resulting poor static scores Proof color should include documented color chips match models paint scheme Color chips best because photos can fade change color different lighting situations sun incandescent fluorescent lighting can make paint photos look quite different paint model cant find proper color chip Federal Standard Color 595B IPMS Color Cross Reference Guide might try get color chips authenticated several World Championships competitors did FAL representative Scratch-Built Kit Craftsmanship demonstrated designing building aircraft key yourself 124 Model Aviation AI Scale Teams Dale Campbell prepares Ryan STA 1996 World Championships Periguex France Antoine Zimberlin France built French Demoiselle Features intricate framework landing gear wing covering stitching Polish Control Line Team member Marian Kazirods Avro Lancaster B Mk Irepeat CL winner Four OS Max 25 VF ABC engines better documentation what better chances doing well static scoring international competition cannot own drawings could start someone elses plans good plans services around wide selections aircraft services advertised Model Aviation other model magazines can found NASAs Scale Documentation Source List few kit models entered World Championships majority models scratch-built kits finished bottom half competition appears static scoring kit-built models negates chance placing international event aircraft type model simple complex still seems good question must look combination static score flight score doesnt seem matter what type aircraft choose long give equal effort building flying complex airplane poor craftsmanship documentation ie does have gear retraction should going well simple aircraft does well static flight scoring hope will serve outline have aspirations toward world competition effort required quite different required local competition Good luck going attend US team trials will held July 7-10 National Aeromodeling Championships Nats Scale events July 1113 International Aeromodeling Center Muncie July 7 will FAI static judging July 8-9 will flying July 10 has set aside rain date combination dates will give Scale modelers opportunity compete both competitions making separate trips will save expenses 1998 seems long way off next world competition its never too early support teams can purchase NASA pins patches decals make contribution toward FM Scale Teams efforts Send contribution John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden IN 47106 John can also contacted additional information about team trials address telephone/Fax 812 967-2814 Thanks Stan Alexander photos give us glimpse US team some Scale World Championships models Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column Model Video Productions has produced two-tape collectors set 1996 Nationals Celebration Eagles Wouldnt exciting own piece AMA history Order video today Order Mail Phone Credit Card Check Mail AMA Nats Video Supply Services 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Enclose $2995 /H single tape orders $1995 Fax Orders 765 289-4248 Attn Supply Service Produced AMA Model Video Productions Please allow two weeks delivery -4 -KITES - FREE COLOR CATALOG Choose over 200 exciting kites S unusual & innovative designs Call write catalog todayl Into Wind 541-0314 1408-MA Pearl St. Boulder CO 80302 ICUSTOM LETTER TODAY.THE VINYLWRITE WAYI -S AMA Since 1987 mail order company providing modeler EZ apply custom lettering logos stars etc choices type styles & colors decal custom cut pre-aligned & gre-spaced premium vinyl planes oats trains toys etc Heights 1/4 12 Priced right eg AMA er 1 high $250. color style Find out what can Sample infopack free Please include #10 SASE inquiries S 16043 TULSA STREET GRANADA HILLS CA 91344 818-363-7131 - Mon Thur 10-4pm PST EMAIL vinylrt@datadepotcom PIus $2 P/H Ca res add tax LA 4 i July 1997 125
