CONTROL LINE SCALE 1111 Contest Activity Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers will holding its 1998 Controline Championships Saturday Sunday September 5-6 1998 Denver Coliseum meet will include Racing Speed Stunt Carrier Balloon Pop Scale events major interest readers column AMA Precision Sport Profile Scale will offered addition AMA Scale events new events Demo Scale Builder Scale will offered based rules established Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers newly formed Scale Team consisting Kirk Kirkham Lynn Boss Jim Brown Demo Scale Builder Scale being offered effort provide Scale contestants greater opportunity fly show off models extra flying will provide spectators opportunity see what Control Line CL Scale modeling about Prior observers saw models short time qualifying flights perhaps during static judging dont have room thoroughly explore rules new event Ill give synopsis intent new categories Demo Scale will open flying Scale models heavier-than-air mancarrying aircraft no limit number models entered limit three flights per model Power limited 135 cubic-inch displacement reciprocating engines 125 square inches cross-section jets no muffler requirements no builder model rule no time starting limits no score flight So whats idea participating Demo Scale clubs Scale team will seed prize pot $100 flight contestant will cost $1 will added pot reward full flight takeoff 10 laps air landing will chance ticket Demonstration flight operations will receive nothing extra will appreciated spectators Twin-engine models will given two chance tickets successful flights end contest money donated pot will divided 10 10 chance tickets will drawn pot $200 10 lucky entrants will receive $20 spectators will have given real show great number Scale model flights Builder Scale will open Scale model would qualify AMA Precision Sport Profile events However Builder Scale entry can entered AMA events same contest Separate model entries allowed no requirements pilot figure no limits number official flights allowed during time schedule event Total flight time 10 minutes engine restarts allowed during allotted time wheels have left ground August 1998 137 Jack Stafford Models offers kits models often seen CL company could source next Scale project Photos author WRAM show Continued page 141 Zingers three- four-bladed precision hubs can used Century Jet Models Inc has fine-looking landing gear flying props change blades static display popular kits can make gear specifically project Narrows Los Angeles area CA March Ron Bryan Duly Burbank CA cleaned up contest winning first Class Profile 15 Carrier events Bryan beat dad everyone else Class Profile Bill Bischoff designed Sniper models shown Smith Model Products produces aircraft kit Smith also sells complete hardware model including fuel tank other photo taken last summers Nationals Gary Hull Lakewood OH designed built beautiful little Profile model North American AJ Savage attack aircraft original airplane equipped two Pratt Whitney R-2800 radial engines Allison jet engine model fitted Cox 049 engines exhaust throttles Gary did fly model 15 Carrier theres no reason twinengine model should compete event Cox reed valve engines dont meet front-intake event requirement though Queen Bee 074 ideal size however some 061 engines available throttles would probably work well Ray Virginia Randall quite successful Grumman Tigercat twins 1959 Los Alamitos 1960 Dallas Nationals Since hasnt much multiengine activity event hope see few twins Nationals summer contestants taking advantage 20-point bonus multiengine models two Tigercat kits market Profile Carrier some options interested building plans number naval aircraft qualifying Navy Carrier events quite extensive would make good models working twin-engine models Carrier events Id like hear about cale/Boss Continued page 137 Builder Scale scoring will follows Fidelity Scale 0-15 points Color Markings 0-15 points both based documentation presented Only compliance size shape will judged Craftsmanship worth 0-15 points maximum possible static score 45 points Static judging time will limited 10 minutes per model Flight judging will based takeoff 0-10 points point per airborne lap up maximum 10 points quality 10 flight laps will judged basis 0-5 points 0-10 points will given quality approach landing Maximum flight score 35 points No bonus points will awarded operational features though demonstration encouraged spectators pleasure Maximum combined static flight score will 80 points basic AMA general competition safety regulations apply Demo Scale Builder Scale Kirk Kirkham Jim Brown will Contest Directors Controline Championships full contest details especially rules special Scale events described above write James Brown 921 5 Wheeling St Aurora CO 80012 Tel 303 343-3883 clubs would like try Demo Scale Builder Scale write Jim set rules Westchester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM show perhaps East Coasts biggest hobby gathering years event 30th annual held Friday-Sunday February 27-March 1 weather warm time year 4550o brought out huge crowd see 200 exhibitors models display static competition seminars AMA meeting Swap Shop fabulous super-scale working model USS Forrestal CV 59 about 30 feet long WRAM show Radio Control RC oriented exhibitors products can applied other facets modeling purpose visit find few versatile items report what might used CL Scale modelers also enjoyed saying personal hello usual contact letter telephone great seeing talking Bob Banka Scale Model Research John Brodak Brodak Models Harry Higley great display modeling tools Bob Underwood others AMA booth Model Kits youre looking model different what used seeing CL Scale circle look Jack Stafford Models companys Quick Build Scale RC Kits great candidates conversion CL Sport Scale kits range wingspan 60-72 inches come complete necessary bulkheads formers ribs canopy molded cowl rolled plans interior detailing couple models Models listed Jack Stafford catalog include Chipmunk Midget Mustang P-39 Airacobra Alon II Aircoupe L-19 Bird Dog single- twin-engine Comanche catalog send $1 Jack Stafford Models 383 W Chicago Rd Coldwater MI 49036 Major Decals want dress up scale propeller Major Decals could source year company adding propeller symbols available several sizes McCauley Hamilton Hartzel Falcon Falilan Curtiss Electric Regular Axial Berlin Pratt & Whitney propellers further information cost write Major Decals Northeast Screen Graphics Box 304 East Longmeadow MA 01028 Im subject scale propellers might want look Zingers three- four-bladed propellers can used flying great beginning little reshaping static display scale propeller specially designed hub allows change individual blades get damaged wanted bothered blades single hub could used flying version propeller static display Write J&Z Products 25029 5 Vermont Ave Harbor City CA 90710 price lists further information propeller products Screws looking special screws engine mounting scale model detail might find what youre looking company called Micro Fasteners Micro Fasteners catalog contains great assortment standard metric size socket head cap screws hex flat head machine screws miniature aluminum rivets assortment small size wood screws nylon screws self-tapping screws etc Sizes range subminiature #00 #10 diameters varying lengths head styles catalog contact Micro Fasteners 110 Hillcrest Rd Flemington NJ 08822 call 800 892-6917 Internet address http//microfastenerscom Century Jet Models Inc can provide retractable landing gear systems almost kit specific size length gear required scratch-built model company will modify engineer gear style fit needs catalog listing CJM models retract systems can obtained sending $3 CJM 11216 Bluegrass Pkwy Louisville KY 40229 can also visit Web site http//wwwcenturyjetcom Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column st 1998 141
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 137, 141
CONTROL LINE SCALE 1111 Contest Activity Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers will holding its 1998 Controline Championships Saturday Sunday September 5-6 1998 Denver Coliseum meet will include Racing Speed Stunt Carrier Balloon Pop Scale events major interest readers column AMA Precision Sport Profile Scale will offered addition AMA Scale events new events Demo Scale Builder Scale will offered based rules established Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers newly formed Scale Team consisting Kirk Kirkham Lynn Boss Jim Brown Demo Scale Builder Scale being offered effort provide Scale contestants greater opportunity fly show off models extra flying will provide spectators opportunity see what Control Line CL Scale modeling about Prior observers saw models short time qualifying flights perhaps during static judging dont have room thoroughly explore rules new event Ill give synopsis intent new categories Demo Scale will open flying Scale models heavier-than-air mancarrying aircraft no limit number models entered limit three flights per model Power limited 135 cubic-inch displacement reciprocating engines 125 square inches cross-section jets no muffler requirements no builder model rule no time starting limits no score flight So whats idea participating Demo Scale clubs Scale team will seed prize pot $100 flight contestant will cost $1 will added pot reward full flight takeoff 10 laps air landing will chance ticket Demonstration flight operations will receive nothing extra will appreciated spectators Twin-engine models will given two chance tickets successful flights end contest money donated pot will divided 10 10 chance tickets will drawn pot $200 10 lucky entrants will receive $20 spectators will have given real show great number Scale model flights Builder Scale will open Scale model would qualify AMA Precision Sport Profile events However Builder Scale entry can entered AMA events same contest Separate model entries allowed no requirements pilot figure no limits number official flights allowed during time schedule event Total flight time 10 minutes engine restarts allowed during allotted time wheels have left ground August 1998 137 Jack Stafford Models offers kits models often seen CL company could source next Scale project Photos author WRAM show Continued page 141 Zingers three- four-bladed precision hubs can used Century Jet Models Inc has fine-looking landing gear flying props change blades static display popular kits can make gear specifically project Narrows Los Angeles area CA March Ron Bryan Duly Burbank CA cleaned up contest winning first Class Profile 15 Carrier events Bryan beat dad everyone else Class Profile Bill Bischoff designed Sniper models shown Smith Model Products produces aircraft kit Smith also sells complete hardware model including fuel tank other photo taken last summers Nationals Gary Hull Lakewood OH designed built beautiful little Profile model North American AJ Savage attack aircraft original airplane equipped two Pratt Whitney R-2800 radial engines Allison jet engine model fitted Cox 049 engines exhaust throttles Gary did fly model 15 Carrier theres no reason twinengine model should compete event Cox reed valve engines dont meet front-intake event requirement though Queen Bee 074 ideal size however some 061 engines available throttles would probably work well Ray Virginia Randall quite successful Grumman Tigercat twins 1959 Los Alamitos 1960 Dallas Nationals Since hasnt much multiengine activity event hope see few twins Nationals summer contestants taking advantage 20-point bonus multiengine models two Tigercat kits market Profile Carrier some options interested building plans number naval aircraft qualifying Navy Carrier events quite extensive would make good models working twin-engine models Carrier events Id like hear about cale/Boss Continued page 137 Builder Scale scoring will follows Fidelity Scale 0-15 points Color Markings 0-15 points both based documentation presented Only compliance size shape will judged Craftsmanship worth 0-15 points maximum possible static score 45 points Static judging time will limited 10 minutes per model Flight judging will based takeoff 0-10 points point per airborne lap up maximum 10 points quality 10 flight laps will judged basis 0-5 points 0-10 points will given quality approach landing Maximum flight score 35 points No bonus points will awarded operational features though demonstration encouraged spectators pleasure Maximum combined static flight score will 80 points basic AMA general competition safety regulations apply Demo Scale Builder Scale Kirk Kirkham Jim Brown will Contest Directors Controline Championships full contest details especially rules special Scale events described above write James Brown 921 5 Wheeling St Aurora CO 80012 Tel 303 343-3883 clubs would like try Demo Scale Builder Scale write Jim set rules Westchester Radio Aero Modelers WRAM show perhaps East Coasts biggest hobby gathering years event 30th annual held Friday-Sunday February 27-March 1 weather warm time year 4550o brought out huge crowd see 200 exhibitors models display static competition seminars AMA meeting Swap Shop fabulous super-scale working model USS Forrestal CV 59 about 30 feet long WRAM show Radio Control RC oriented exhibitors products can applied other facets modeling purpose visit find few versatile items report what might used CL Scale modelers also enjoyed saying personal hello usual contact letter telephone great seeing talking Bob Banka Scale Model Research John Brodak Brodak Models Harry Higley great display modeling tools Bob Underwood others AMA booth Model Kits youre looking model different what used seeing CL Scale circle look Jack Stafford Models companys Quick Build Scale RC Kits great candidates conversion CL Sport Scale kits range wingspan 60-72 inches come complete necessary bulkheads formers ribs canopy molded cowl rolled plans interior detailing couple models Models listed Jack Stafford catalog include Chipmunk Midget Mustang P-39 Airacobra Alon II Aircoupe L-19 Bird Dog single- twin-engine Comanche catalog send $1 Jack Stafford Models 383 W Chicago Rd Coldwater MI 49036 Major Decals want dress up scale propeller Major Decals could source year company adding propeller symbols available several sizes McCauley Hamilton Hartzel Falcon Falilan Curtiss Electric Regular Axial Berlin Pratt & Whitney propellers further information cost write Major Decals Northeast Screen Graphics Box 304 East Longmeadow MA 01028 Im subject scale propellers might want look Zingers three- four-bladed propellers can used flying great beginning little reshaping static display scale propeller specially designed hub allows change individual blades get damaged wanted bothered blades single hub could used flying version propeller static display Write J&Z Products 25029 5 Vermont Ave Harbor City CA 90710 price lists further information propeller products Screws looking special screws engine mounting scale model detail might find what youre looking company called Micro Fasteners Micro Fasteners catalog contains great assortment standard metric size socket head cap screws hex flat head machine screws miniature aluminum rivets assortment small size wood screws nylon screws self-tapping screws etc Sizes range subminiature #00 #10 diameters varying lengths head styles catalog contact Micro Fasteners 110 Hillcrest Rd Flemington NJ 08822 call 800 892-6917 Internet address http//microfastenerscom Century Jet Models Inc can provide retractable landing gear systems almost kit specific size length gear required scratch-built model company will modify engineer gear style fit needs catalog listing CJM models retract systems can obtained sending $3 CJM 11216 Bluegrass Pkwy Louisville KY 40229 can also visit Web site http//wwwcenturyjetcom Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column st 1998 141