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Control Line: Scale

Author: B. Boss


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/09
Page Numbers: 140, 141

CONTROL LINE SCALE U 1i.-A uIW4 u1 Ii H d J- a LF ru J- MENTATION June column wrote about Scale documentation based comments Russell Knetzger issue Replica newsletter National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA wrote about having too little too much documentation need provide static Scale judges proper amount documentation being accurate what included presentation item did include column subject itself Russells suggestion doctor three-views match balance documentation obvious three-views obscure inaccurate compared prototype Altering three-views involves removal lines considered wrong replacement lines right reasoning procedure photos three-views presented model differ three-views can corrected Russell did state suggestion correcting three-views might based fact no reference subject current rules RC Radio Control Sport Designer Scale CL Control Line Sport Profile events CL Precision Scale event does refer Unified Scale Regulations Section 4 Proof Scale Paragraphs 4b 4c cover provision proper documentation respect photos three-view drawings January/February Replica Claude McCullough AMA Scale Board member pointed out omission reference Unified Scale Regulation paragraphs inadvertent CL RC Designer Scale events established Claude plans submit proposal next rules cycle effort have reference paragraphs included RC CL Scale events never intention Scale Board exempt Scale events rule Claude also noted rule came about learned contestants making self-serving corrections drawings Paragraphs 4b 4c exist today first published AMA Competition Regulations 1973 Paragraph 4b includes what type plans acceptable might found come also relates following Homemade plans non-published drawings drawings flying models acceptable unless approved authoritative source such AMA Technical Director Scale Contest Board Member Manufacturer builder other competent authority Suitable photos historical background supporting data must accompany drawings approval permit verification Based seems changes drawings would permitted would require great deal effort part modeler would have approved noted above Dave Platt Scale Board Chairman informed good number Scale builders have submitted drawings documentation board members AMA approval modelers allowed indiscriminately change drawings match photos some competent means approval would some weirdlooking models could say change made accurate What angle camera photo taken interpret size change 140 Model Aviation e Oleskes scratch-built Ju 88 bomber took advantage one-inch-thick fuselage rule conceal control rods partially conceal engines Great dummy engine detail large cowl Karl-George Kraffts Kraffts great-looking scratch-built Laird Solution airplane Laird Solution does fine job housing SuperTigre 91 muffler modeled after replica housed EAA Oshkosh WI photo Did photographer take measurements prototype area change relates photos taken most-sensible avenue would start models construction bonafide set three-views appropriate photos chosen subject youre building kit some portion model doesnt conform three-views dont change three-views modify portion model conform three-views know accurate proper source best approach would Scale modeler present model contest presentation booklfolder containing right amount accurate documentation three-views photos notes etc accordance rules event Months Photos Karl-Georg Krafft Hagen Germany sent photos data latest Scale project Laird Super Solution research documentation used model Paul Matt drawings photo set Oshkosh EAA Experimental Aircraft Association replica aircraft model weighs 3 kilograms has span 48 inches Construction conventional fiberglass used wheel pants engine cowling engine cowlalmost nine inches diameter completely hides SuperTigre 91 four-stoke engine its muffler Its good example keeping full-scale appearance model three-line system operates Super Solutions engine throttle elevators dummy engine cockpit fully detailed rivet stitching patterns reproduced Karl-George noted rigging wires originally simulated soldering pieces music wire together produce flat-airfoil appearance However changed because vibration during flight tensioning problems music wire replaced elastic thread Thanks Karl-George opportunity view latest project see what some overseas CL Scale modelers doing days Vince Oleske Lyndhurst NJ scratchbuilt Junkers Ju 88 bomber Profile model Because duties assigned Ju 88 became known Luftwaffes Maid work nearly 15000 variants produced Depending upon model Ju 88 equipped number machine guns bomb-canying load about 5500 pounds airplane used bomber bomber/fighter reconnaissance some equipped balloon-cable fender balloon-destroying gear Vinces model has 63-inch wingspan powered two OS 32s constructed balsa finished Randolph paint features throttle control via electronic servo system Oleske took advantage one-inch-thick-fuselage rule conceal control rods elevator throttle servo installation Contest Activity Garden State Circle Burners New Jersey will holding annual Scale George Gaydos Memorial Control Line Meet September 12 Events offered will Precision Sport Profile Fun Team Scale meet will flown clubs field located Two Bridges Rd Lincoln Park NJ meet will run capable Contest Director Bill Reynolds 18 Myrtle Ave CaIdwell NJ 07006 Tel 973 2265611 Contact Bill full contest details travel directions needed has always great meet good number entries fine refreshments fine day CL Scale flying Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers will holding its CL Championships September 4-5 event usually has CL Scale events call Jim Brown 303 343-3883 location Scale events run September 18-19 Cholla Choppers Tucson AZ will sponsoring Carl Marchinke Memorial Christopher Columbus Park Tucson AZ Call Robin Sizemore 520 749-4434 Scale events full contest details Plense send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control _______0 fl Fuataba KR AFTrepair information 850 434-0909 L0 ...4L.. 3702 N Pace1-800-962-7802__ L~5J \~5JPensacola FL 32505 Visitour home page http//wwwwtpnet/D9EST/radiosoutli/RS1htmlToll Free Order Line lOrders Only PIeasell September 1999 141 REGAIN ONT1WL

Author: B. Boss


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/09
Page Numbers: 140, 141

CONTROL LINE SCALE U 1i.-A uIW4 u1 Ii H d J- a LF ru J- MENTATION June column wrote about Scale documentation based comments Russell Knetzger issue Replica newsletter National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA wrote about having too little too much documentation need provide static Scale judges proper amount documentation being accurate what included presentation item did include column subject itself Russells suggestion doctor three-views match balance documentation obvious three-views obscure inaccurate compared prototype Altering three-views involves removal lines considered wrong replacement lines right reasoning procedure photos three-views presented model differ three-views can corrected Russell did state suggestion correcting three-views might based fact no reference subject current rules RC Radio Control Sport Designer Scale CL Control Line Sport Profile events CL Precision Scale event does refer Unified Scale Regulations Section 4 Proof Scale Paragraphs 4b 4c cover provision proper documentation respect photos three-view drawings January/February Replica Claude McCullough AMA Scale Board member pointed out omission reference Unified Scale Regulation paragraphs inadvertent CL RC Designer Scale events established Claude plans submit proposal next rules cycle effort have reference paragraphs included RC CL Scale events never intention Scale Board exempt Scale events rule Claude also noted rule came about learned contestants making self-serving corrections drawings Paragraphs 4b 4c exist today first published AMA Competition Regulations 1973 Paragraph 4b includes what type plans acceptable might found come also relates following Homemade plans non-published drawings drawings flying models acceptable unless approved authoritative source such AMA Technical Director Scale Contest Board Member Manufacturer builder other competent authority Suitable photos historical background supporting data must accompany drawings approval permit verification Based seems changes drawings would permitted would require great deal effort part modeler would have approved noted above Dave Platt Scale Board Chairman informed good number Scale builders have submitted drawings documentation board members AMA approval modelers allowed indiscriminately change drawings match photos some competent means approval would some weirdlooking models could say change made accurate What angle camera photo taken interpret size change 140 Model Aviation e Oleskes scratch-built Ju 88 bomber took advantage one-inch-thick fuselage rule conceal control rods partially conceal engines Great dummy engine detail large cowl Karl-George Kraffts Kraffts great-looking scratch-built Laird Solution airplane Laird Solution does fine job housing SuperTigre 91 muffler modeled after replica housed EAA Oshkosh WI photo Did photographer take measurements prototype area change relates photos taken most-sensible avenue would start models construction bonafide set three-views appropriate photos chosen subject youre building kit some portion model doesnt conform three-views dont change three-views modify portion model conform three-views know accurate proper source best approach would Scale modeler present model contest presentation booklfolder containing right amount accurate documentation three-views photos notes etc accordance rules event Months Photos Karl-Georg Krafft Hagen Germany sent photos data latest Scale project Laird Super Solution research documentation used model Paul Matt drawings photo set Oshkosh EAA Experimental Aircraft Association replica aircraft model weighs 3 kilograms has span 48 inches Construction conventional fiberglass used wheel pants engine cowling engine cowlalmost nine inches diameter completely hides SuperTigre 91 four-stoke engine its muffler Its good example keeping full-scale appearance model three-line system operates Super Solutions engine throttle elevators dummy engine cockpit fully detailed rivet stitching patterns reproduced Karl-George noted rigging wires originally simulated soldering pieces music wire together produce flat-airfoil appearance However changed because vibration during flight tensioning problems music wire replaced elastic thread Thanks Karl-George opportunity view latest project see what some overseas CL Scale modelers doing days Vince Oleske Lyndhurst NJ scratchbuilt Junkers Ju 88 bomber Profile model Because duties assigned Ju 88 became known Luftwaffes Maid work nearly 15000 variants produced Depending upon model Ju 88 equipped number machine guns bomb-canying load about 5500 pounds airplane used bomber bomber/fighter reconnaissance some equipped balloon-cable fender balloon-destroying gear Vinces model has 63-inch wingspan powered two OS 32s constructed balsa finished Randolph paint features throttle control via electronic servo system Oleske took advantage one-inch-thick-fuselage rule conceal control rods elevator throttle servo installation Contest Activity Garden State Circle Burners New Jersey will holding annual Scale George Gaydos Memorial Control Line Meet September 12 Events offered will Precision Sport Profile Fun Team Scale meet will flown clubs field located Two Bridges Rd Lincoln Park NJ meet will run capable Contest Director Bill Reynolds 18 Myrtle Ave CaIdwell NJ 07006 Tel 973 2265611 Contact Bill full contest details travel directions needed has always great meet good number entries fine refreshments fine day CL Scale flying Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers will holding its CL Championships September 4-5 event usually has CL Scale events call Jim Brown 303 343-3883 location Scale events run September 18-19 Cholla Choppers Tucson AZ will sponsoring Carl Marchinke Memorial Christopher Columbus Park Tucson AZ Call Robin Sizemore 520 749-4434 Scale events full contest details Plense send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column ng control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control _______0 fl Fuataba KR AFTrepair information 850 434-0909 L0 ...4L.. 3702 N Pace1-800-962-7802__ L~5J \~5JPensacola FL 32505 Visitour home page http//wwwwtpnet/D9EST/radiosoutli/RS1htmlToll Free Order Line lOrders Only PIeasell September 1999 141 REGAIN ONT1WL

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