CONTROL LINE SCALE S- TRIM YOUR MODEL Proper Ground Handling Ground handling Control Line CL Scale models can major problem Have ever watched beautifully built beautifully finished Scale model struggle drag itself around circle hop during taxi lap Grand Hiestand past Nationals CL Scale winner says addition trimming CL Scale models flight models must also trimmed ground handling main reasons leadout line rake generally put model stays taut lines during flight Grant notes landing gear set straight-ahead position built-in line rake will cause model steer away circle during taxi takeoff run instead tracking circle both landing gear wheels slightly pointed toward outside circle effect worsened wheel gear will try bend under wing model light enough gear will snap back somewhat causing model hop Heavy models will have wheels dutifully try go farther outside circle will cause extreme wear tires place severe strain landing gear main wing spar possibly damage model Grant says remedy simple Start idea landing gear including tail nose gear depending whether have tail-dragger trike gear set model straight-ahead position model rolled good level pavement should track straight ahead What want instead adjust gear model rolled will track line might painted flying circle pavement no painted lines 60-foot-long piece string some chalk can make circle markings gear-trimming Proper tracking can accomplished number ways model tail-dragger have option setting main gear slightly left toward inside circle looking model rear setting tail wheel slightly toward right outside circle idea trim model will track exactly painted drawn circle line model has trike gear adjustment nose-gear wheel will usually job well-trimmed model should taxi around circle minimum amount power slight amount line tensionjust enough keep lines off ground Grant said model good ground handling characteristics provides realistic taxi less stress models airframe might let fly model few extra seasons Hints Workshop Bob Furr has some advice improving things around workshop months suggestion deals storage dowels stripwood Bobs storage habits kind primitive types sizes wood thrown cardboard box needed certain size dowel strip sort through box Looking through woodworking magazine Bob saw idea now uses shop end frustration finding what needs vinyl rain downspout can help organize storage wood materials downspout comes eightfoot lengths can easily cut length vinyl brackets made hold downspout house make mounting shop wall snap end cut length can closed off making wooden plug fit just inside opening plug can held place couple small nails wood screws conserve wall space could mount length downspout top other have three- four124 Model Aviation Oleskes Lindhurst NJ Pilots Choice Pete Racer 1996 GSCB All-Scale Meet OS 25 power about 21h pounds Frank Marinos Colonia NJ Piper Cub 0S 108 9-foot span 15 lb electronic throttle control smoke system Mel Mondscheins Wharton NJ Steen Skybolt Electronic control throttle BarbieTM pilot Boss photos shelf metal storage unit end accessible might make honeycomb arrangement shelves usually 36 inches wide 12-18 inches deep 36-inch width just right length storage 36-inch dowel strip wood item found Orbiting Eagles Newsletter Book Review Ghosts Vintage Aircraft World War II Philip Makanna will evoke memories served WW TIespecially aviation branches servicesof great airplanes part played winning great conflict book has excellent photos fighters bombers bought war surplus recovered jungles seas deserts around world airplanes restored full flying status others became superb museum pieces countries Accompanying photos short stories anecdotes relating personal experiences pilots aircraft crews forward Brigadier General Chuck Yeager WW II s great pilots Jeffrey Ethell prolific aviation writers provides comments statistics about WW II aircraft book provides reader some great photos fascinating field accounts might also provide Scale modeler some ideas color scheme his/her next Scale project book has ISBN 0-934738-29-7 depending purchase book could $15-$35 obtained copy local Barnes & Noble bookstore clearance sale less $15 Model Warplanes 1996 John C Fredriksen PhD latest series catalogs listing plans kits scale drawings photos cowls retractable landing gear systems other accessories catalog Vol 4 covers Allied Aircraft 1939-1945 era Previous volumes cover WW 19 141918 Golden Age 1919-1939 WW II Axis 1939-1945 Jet Age 19461996 volume $15 five volumes $55 Send orders John Fredriksen 461 Loring Ave Salem MA 01970 Tel 508 745-9849 Contest Activity Cholla Choppers club will holding its Fall Classic September 20-21 1997 contest will take place Columbus Park Silverbell Tucson AZ Contact Contest Director CD Ted Snow 520 888-0146 full details what CL Scale events will flown would like congratulate Cholla Choppers its anniversary has official Academy Model Aeronautics chapter since January 16 1947 wonder other clubs have lasted 50 years club great way go great group men women primary activity Control Line Garden State Circle Burners GSCB will hold its 20th annual George L Gaydos Memorial all-Scale meet September 14 1997 will Precision Sport Profile fun team Scale events years meet will about five miles south old Teteboro Airport site old-location property sold new location parking area 1200 Wall St Lyndhurst NJ near Medieval Times Restaurant intersection Route 17 Route 3 new area reportedly much larger better condition old addition trophies top three places George L Gaydos Competitors Award will given best overall Scale performance event full contest details travel map new meet site contact CD Bill Reynolds 201 226-5611 Fax 201 226-3540 can also call GSCB Hotline 201 835-5649 upto-date CL Information contest status Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address top column Fantastic Flying Favorites I Worlds Leading I Manufacturer Laser Cut I Rubber Powered Model Aircraft great new kits value priced $1795 available better hobby shops around world available locally order direct Include $450 shipping kit $650 two kits Foreign orders contact us actual shipping full line catalog $200 HERR ENGINEERING CORP 1431 CHAFFEE OR SUITE #3 TITUSVILLE FL 32780 407-264-2488 August1997 125 Best Laser Cut Parts* I fllghest /uahty flalsa Woodw I *J2i~j~ Computer Engineering* *Light Weight Colored Thsue* eIAEaftPa INCORPORATED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS 8 ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 810 677-0414 torders Send $100 mI$200 $300 *Authentic Watersilde Decals*
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 124, 125
CONTROL LINE SCALE S- TRIM YOUR MODEL Proper Ground Handling Ground handling Control Line CL Scale models can major problem Have ever watched beautifully built beautifully finished Scale model struggle drag itself around circle hop during taxi lap Grand Hiestand past Nationals CL Scale winner says addition trimming CL Scale models flight models must also trimmed ground handling main reasons leadout line rake generally put model stays taut lines during flight Grant notes landing gear set straight-ahead position built-in line rake will cause model steer away circle during taxi takeoff run instead tracking circle both landing gear wheels slightly pointed toward outside circle effect worsened wheel gear will try bend under wing model light enough gear will snap back somewhat causing model hop Heavy models will have wheels dutifully try go farther outside circle will cause extreme wear tires place severe strain landing gear main wing spar possibly damage model Grant says remedy simple Start idea landing gear including tail nose gear depending whether have tail-dragger trike gear set model straight-ahead position model rolled good level pavement should track straight ahead What want instead adjust gear model rolled will track line might painted flying circle pavement no painted lines 60-foot-long piece string some chalk can make circle markings gear-trimming Proper tracking can accomplished number ways model tail-dragger have option setting main gear slightly left toward inside circle looking model rear setting tail wheel slightly toward right outside circle idea trim model will track exactly painted drawn circle line model has trike gear adjustment nose-gear wheel will usually job well-trimmed model should taxi around circle minimum amount power slight amount line tensionjust enough keep lines off ground Grant said model good ground handling characteristics provides realistic taxi less stress models airframe might let fly model few extra seasons Hints Workshop Bob Furr has some advice improving things around workshop months suggestion deals storage dowels stripwood Bobs storage habits kind primitive types sizes wood thrown cardboard box needed certain size dowel strip sort through box Looking through woodworking magazine Bob saw idea now uses shop end frustration finding what needs vinyl rain downspout can help organize storage wood materials downspout comes eightfoot lengths can easily cut length vinyl brackets made hold downspout house make mounting shop wall snap end cut length can closed off making wooden plug fit just inside opening plug can held place couple small nails wood screws conserve wall space could mount length downspout top other have three- four124 Model Aviation Oleskes Lindhurst NJ Pilots Choice Pete Racer 1996 GSCB All-Scale Meet OS 25 power about 21h pounds Frank Marinos Colonia NJ Piper Cub 0S 108 9-foot span 15 lb electronic throttle control smoke system Mel Mondscheins Wharton NJ Steen Skybolt Electronic control throttle BarbieTM pilot Boss photos shelf metal storage unit end accessible might make honeycomb arrangement shelves usually 36 inches wide 12-18 inches deep 36-inch width just right length storage 36-inch dowel strip wood item found Orbiting Eagles Newsletter Book Review Ghosts Vintage Aircraft World War II Philip Makanna will evoke memories served WW TIespecially aviation branches servicesof great airplanes part played winning great conflict book has excellent photos fighters bombers bought war surplus recovered jungles seas deserts around world airplanes restored full flying status others became superb museum pieces countries Accompanying photos short stories anecdotes relating personal experiences pilots aircraft crews forward Brigadier General Chuck Yeager WW II s great pilots Jeffrey Ethell prolific aviation writers provides comments statistics about WW II aircraft book provides reader some great photos fascinating field accounts might also provide Scale modeler some ideas color scheme his/her next Scale project book has ISBN 0-934738-29-7 depending purchase book could $15-$35 obtained copy local Barnes & Noble bookstore clearance sale less $15 Model Warplanes 1996 John C Fredriksen PhD latest series catalogs listing plans kits scale drawings photos cowls retractable landing gear systems other accessories catalog Vol 4 covers Allied Aircraft 1939-1945 era Previous volumes cover WW 19 141918 Golden Age 1919-1939 WW II Axis 1939-1945 Jet Age 19461996 volume $15 five volumes $55 Send orders John Fredriksen 461 Loring Ave Salem MA 01970 Tel 508 745-9849 Contest Activity Cholla Choppers club will holding its Fall Classic September 20-21 1997 contest will take place Columbus Park Silverbell Tucson AZ Contact Contest Director CD Ted Snow 520 888-0146 full details what CL Scale events will flown would like congratulate Cholla Choppers its anniversary has official Academy Model Aeronautics chapter since January 16 1947 wonder other clubs have lasted 50 years club great way go great group men women primary activity Control Line Garden State Circle Burners GSCB will hold its 20th annual George L Gaydos Memorial all-Scale meet September 14 1997 will Precision Sport Profile fun team Scale events years meet will about five miles south old Teteboro Airport site old-location property sold new location parking area 1200 Wall St Lyndhurst NJ near Medieval Times Restaurant intersection Route 17 Route 3 new area reportedly much larger better condition old addition trophies top three places George L Gaydos Competitors Award will given best overall Scale performance event full contest details travel map new meet site contact CD Bill Reynolds 201 226-5611 Fax 201 226-3540 can also call GSCB Hotline 201 835-5649 upto-date CL Information contest status Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address top column Fantastic Flying Favorites I Worlds Leading I Manufacturer Laser Cut I Rubber Powered Model Aircraft great new kits value priced $1795 available better hobby shops around world available locally order direct Include $450 shipping kit $650 two kits Foreign orders contact us actual shipping full line catalog $200 HERR ENGINEERING CORP 1431 CHAFFEE OR SUITE #3 TITUSVILLE FL 32780 407-264-2488 August1997 125 Best Laser Cut Parts* I fllghest /uahty flalsa Woodw I *J2i~j~ Computer Engineering* *Light Weight Colored Thsue* eIAEaftPa INCORPORATED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS 8 ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 810 677-0414 torders Send $100 mI$200 $300 *Authentic Watersilde Decals*