Control Line. Scale MikeGretz THE FOLLOWING taken let ter just received Mr Bill Noonan San Diego CA As may have read seen TV San Diego Aerospace Museum became victim arson night February 22 sustained com plete loss its entire collection considered finest US after Smith sonians fire eliminated such remark able aircraft examples displays completely re-constructed replica JN-4 Ryan ST Ryan Fireball Luscombe Phantom Consolidated PT-i Lockheed F-80 Ryan M-l name few original aircraft flying replicas included Fok ker AE-III Sopwith Tripe Spirit St Louis Curtiss A-i number others interesting planes exhibited Zero retrieved South Pacific lagoon about six years ago think loss research library may greatest scale model builders archivist Bruce Reynolds constantly supplying modelers info scale stuff Its tough think complete set Janes pile ashes say noth ing Model Airplane News Flying Aces Popular Aviation Flight bunch dated back early 20s Director museum Col Owen Clark says new museum will start scratch success museum will de pendent great extent response appeals donations Col Clark ex pressed interest starting chronological collection models possibly l 1 scale much Smithsonian has new building has floor area excess 50000 square feet sizeable portion will devoted model display Any modelers wishing contribute may correspond Col Owen Clark San Diego Aerospace Museum Room 203 Casa del Prado Bal boa Park San Diego CA 92101 What senseless tragedy Aero space Museums full-size collection cluded dozens other unique promi nent aircraft Mr Noonan didnt list museum turned out good source scale data historic Ryan line airplanes built San Diego fact couple years ago research data Spirit St Louis acquainted Bruce Reynolds impressed eager assist ance came through what needed months before other inquiries sent out Ryan aircraft destroyed literally father Spirit St Continued page 89 34 Model Aviation Sport Scale props easy R 1 Stock TF 12-6 Power Prop display props Cub 226 Akrobat Super Chipmunk Smith Miniplane made iii ences tip leading trailing edge shapes well paint schemes caie juaging aata provides guidelines sanding commercial prop blades shape Notice inside spinner cone prop nut prop spinner backplate have epoxied other completing display unit example shown model Smith Miniplane Three-bladed Hamilton Standard type props also can based Top Flits 12-6 Power Prop blades carved along guidelines rounded fit homemade hub Sand off original finish before painting Flying props may lose points during static judging DUmBRO PRODUCTS INC WAUCONDA ILLINOIS Field Dayton Ohio site 76 National Championships Discussions currentip underway possible use site No problem other end Kitty Hawk has airstrip Wright Brothers Memorial Also being explored time period attempts perhaps between August 19 National Aviation Day Decem ber 17 anniversary Wright broth ers flight 1903 Obviously details need developed meantime lots dreaming scheming can done would-be record-setters maybe model building test flying ba sic need practice cross-country fly ing short distances Fly ing car plane obviously different situation flying con test club field will reported next month Until anyone interested getting involved requested write note AMA HQwe will try get information exchange going keep interested parties up-to-date project progress meantime might refer August 1975 issue Model Aviation regarding transcontinental fly ing recent issues describing record breaking distance duration flights Note October 76 issue tells Richard Weber flew 10 hours 48 minutes closed course distance miles setting new record 424 Fighters Two/Reese continued page 32 easier use drafting pen lines ink marks must sealed spray coats clear after model finished Apply first coat very lightly spray can prevent ink bleeding Pentel pen bled much less Flair pen Assembly Hinge elevators stab large needle carpet thread using figure-8 stitch Leave about 6 thread end hinge until done using needle pick pull threads until hinge tight thread hinges tight apply glue both sides hinges clip loose ends flush wood Bend 1/16 wire pushrod attach control horn elevator Cut 1/32 wire leadout wires attach bellcrank along pushrod Bolt bellcrank wing keeping en tire linkage free binding Bend wire leadout guide glue wing Predrill four mounting holes 1/16 drill mount engine four #2 screws Drill two 1/16 holes through fuselage tank mount wire Slip wire tank mount through holes bend ends over form hooks Place tank place secure rubberband Drill 5/32 hole up through wing directly under fuel tank vent tube push length fuel tubing up through hole over vent tube Glue two pennies underside outboard wing tip help maintain line tension flying Enlarge cutout rudder clear elevator needed glue rudder fin angle shown plan Put wheels youare ready fly Flying Use 26 X 008 wire lines fly ing possible rather Dacron flying lines positive control Use Cox 5 X 3 gray plastic prop Cox 5 ack plastic prop Cox Glow Fuel higher nitro content Cox Racing Fuel will take off paint CL Scale/Gretz continued page 34 Louis sole remaining example Ryan M-lnow lost forever best way will able help spread word new museum looking donations full-size aircraft models aviation artifacts begin new collection July1978 89 y i NOSH RINK NO-STRETCH FREE RUNNING PUSH ROD ASSEMBLYPERFECT FOR 112 AIRPLANES CAT NO 113 2 COMPLETE SETS $149 Current Sport Scale Rules sect 65a allow contestant substitute scalelike propeller regular flying prop during static judging recognizes though propeller visible flight just significant part aircrafts identity tail landing gear canopy etc 2-bladed II dia flying prop P-SI scale 4 blades model Corsair GeeBee racer 9 dia radial cowl looks ridiculously inap propriate can thus diminish appeal such subjects fact werent al lowed use scale-size colordisplay prop airplanes such would distinct disadvantage during static judging follow-up section 65b rules requires flying spinner same size shape color spinner pre sented static judging Its based premise allow change com pletely different style spinnerto facili tate using starter whatever reason would also unfair certain subject choices Normally color outlines spinner still clearly visible revolving Nobody would like see J-3 Cub flying around 2 spin ner hanging nose full scale subject didnt use type spinner cone just prop hub crankshaft lot boltsthe rules require use some sort rounded acorn prop nut safety interrelated rules provide different aircraft subjects viewed equal advantage during static flight judging problem goal inherent scale events much burden produce adequate scale prop make Sport Scale model competitive under current rules almost cases diameter flying prop will figure out several inches smaller diameter needed accurate scale prop Precision Scale usually necessary meticulous ly carve scaled-down replica out balsa wood sort time-consuming effort isnt called Sport Scale 10 feet away number blades rela tive size blades general col ors noticeable Ive found time good Sport Scale prop can made modifying stock commercial wood prop accompanying photos show some possibilities using Top Flite 12-6 Power Prop first step decide what size commercial prop best fits needs Carefully study photos and/or drawings will use presentation what judges will going Ive found props pitch 6 will usually appear too thick painted will depend primarily scale particular model Most com mercial wood props within few sizes other have essentially same width length hub area dont know actual scale length needed look prop sufficient diameter look right primar ily relation cowling ground line Sand finish off prop medium grit sandpaper Now modify ing tip shape adjusting planform blades leading trailing edges sanding block character full size propellers can cap tured Its best draw guidelines blades sand down makes easier get both blades same Dont worry about balancing since prop will never used flying running engine satisfied shape youve created taper re-round leading trailing edges sanding block sand entire prop smooth again medium grit paper Brush 4-6 coats unthinned clear dope sanding between coats fine sandpaper have built up smooth clear dope base havent sanded through wood anywhere can start painting colors Its best spray color final coats dope especially colors like silver satisfactory job can done brush remember three basic rules Thin color dope adequately al low flow smoothly 2 Always brush dry area wet area 3 Keep brush strokes minimum After colors dry spray several coats clear dope overall props shown photos painted flat black back blades scale case mounting display prop prefer epoxy extra prop nut permanently prop hub yours include spinner can hide prop nut inside yours has spinner nut Clip Wing Cub Super Chipmunk props show epoxy nut right onto front hub Thus ratty scarred flight prop spinner and/or nut removed immaculate display prop assembly simp ly spun onto engine shaft its job PLEASE DONT FLY NEAR ELEC TRIC POWER LINES Mike Gretz Box 162 Montezuma IA 50171 CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 35 talcum powder epoxy-type paints Well does matter weight standpoint spackling auto primer fillers can heavy used too freely Silkspan Jap anese tissue over wood old stand followed several coats filler coat commercial filler talcum powder mixed clear certain apply several coats clear dope over last filler coat paint can have good base adhere durability Resin glue undercoats have come prominence last 4-5 years although article method American Modeler October 1959 finishes have proven fairly light care taken sand throughly tween applications resin glue ap plications should scraped off sur faces playing card piece 3 X 5 index card rest wiped off pa per towels Sanding between two applica tions should 300 400 paper couple coats clear applied over resin glue good base paint Spackling auto primer fillers can used care must taken sand thor oughly prevent excess build up sub sequent weight build up fellow flier 90 Model Aviation Kraftsmanship kit processed AAMCO GOLD BALSAThis Trainer will blow apart hits ground GREATEST B/C BASIC TBAINEB Design & Kit ALL TIME Ask over 25000 satisfied builders H-BAY dealers sold themSHALL WE SAY MORE Andrews Aircraft Model Co Inc US Rte 1& North St Topsijeld Mass 01981 887-8541 Sopport yoar AMA Price $3995 kit per dollar bar em alt
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/07
Page Numbers: 34, 89, 90
Control Line. Scale MikeGretz THE FOLLOWING taken let ter just received Mr Bill Noonan San Diego CA As may have read seen TV San Diego Aerospace Museum became victim arson night February 22 sustained com plete loss its entire collection considered finest US after Smith sonians fire eliminated such remark able aircraft examples displays completely re-constructed replica JN-4 Ryan ST Ryan Fireball Luscombe Phantom Consolidated PT-i Lockheed F-80 Ryan M-l name few original aircraft flying replicas included Fok ker AE-III Sopwith Tripe Spirit St Louis Curtiss A-i number others interesting planes exhibited Zero retrieved South Pacific lagoon about six years ago think loss research library may greatest scale model builders archivist Bruce Reynolds constantly supplying modelers info scale stuff Its tough think complete set Janes pile ashes say noth ing Model Airplane News Flying Aces Popular Aviation Flight bunch dated back early 20s Director museum Col Owen Clark says new museum will start scratch success museum will de pendent great extent response appeals donations Col Clark ex pressed interest starting chronological collection models possibly l 1 scale much Smithsonian has new building has floor area excess 50000 square feet sizeable portion will devoted model display Any modelers wishing contribute may correspond Col Owen Clark San Diego Aerospace Museum Room 203 Casa del Prado Bal boa Park San Diego CA 92101 What senseless tragedy Aero space Museums full-size collection cluded dozens other unique promi nent aircraft Mr Noonan didnt list museum turned out good source scale data historic Ryan line airplanes built San Diego fact couple years ago research data Spirit St Louis acquainted Bruce Reynolds impressed eager assist ance came through what needed months before other inquiries sent out Ryan aircraft destroyed literally father Spirit St Continued page 89 34 Model Aviation Sport Scale props easy R 1 Stock TF 12-6 Power Prop display props Cub 226 Akrobat Super Chipmunk Smith Miniplane made iii ences tip leading trailing edge shapes well paint schemes caie juaging aata provides guidelines sanding commercial prop blades shape Notice inside spinner cone prop nut prop spinner backplate have epoxied other completing display unit example shown model Smith Miniplane Three-bladed Hamilton Standard type props also can based Top Flits 12-6 Power Prop blades carved along guidelines rounded fit homemade hub Sand off original finish before painting Flying props may lose points during static judging DUmBRO PRODUCTS INC WAUCONDA ILLINOIS Field Dayton Ohio site 76 National Championships Discussions currentip underway possible use site No problem other end Kitty Hawk has airstrip Wright Brothers Memorial Also being explored time period attempts perhaps between August 19 National Aviation Day Decem ber 17 anniversary Wright broth ers flight 1903 Obviously details need developed meantime lots dreaming scheming can done would-be record-setters maybe model building test flying ba sic need practice cross-country fly ing short distances Fly ing car plane obviously different situation flying con test club field will reported next month Until anyone interested getting involved requested write note AMA HQwe will try get information exchange going keep interested parties up-to-date project progress meantime might refer August 1975 issue Model Aviation regarding transcontinental fly ing recent issues describing record breaking distance duration flights Note October 76 issue tells Richard Weber flew 10 hours 48 minutes closed course distance miles setting new record 424 Fighters Two/Reese continued page 32 easier use drafting pen lines ink marks must sealed spray coats clear after model finished Apply first coat very lightly spray can prevent ink bleeding Pentel pen bled much less Flair pen Assembly Hinge elevators stab large needle carpet thread using figure-8 stitch Leave about 6 thread end hinge until done using needle pick pull threads until hinge tight thread hinges tight apply glue both sides hinges clip loose ends flush wood Bend 1/16 wire pushrod attach control horn elevator Cut 1/32 wire leadout wires attach bellcrank along pushrod Bolt bellcrank wing keeping en tire linkage free binding Bend wire leadout guide glue wing Predrill four mounting holes 1/16 drill mount engine four #2 screws Drill two 1/16 holes through fuselage tank mount wire Slip wire tank mount through holes bend ends over form hooks Place tank place secure rubberband Drill 5/32 hole up through wing directly under fuel tank vent tube push length fuel tubing up through hole over vent tube Glue two pennies underside outboard wing tip help maintain line tension flying Enlarge cutout rudder clear elevator needed glue rudder fin angle shown plan Put wheels youare ready fly Flying Use 26 X 008 wire lines fly ing possible rather Dacron flying lines positive control Use Cox 5 X 3 gray plastic prop Cox 5 ack plastic prop Cox Glow Fuel higher nitro content Cox Racing Fuel will take off paint CL Scale/Gretz continued page 34 Louis sole remaining example Ryan M-lnow lost forever best way will able help spread word new museum looking donations full-size aircraft models aviation artifacts begin new collection July1978 89 y i NOSH RINK NO-STRETCH FREE RUNNING PUSH ROD ASSEMBLYPERFECT FOR 112 AIRPLANES CAT NO 113 2 COMPLETE SETS $149 Current Sport Scale Rules sect 65a allow contestant substitute scalelike propeller regular flying prop during static judging recognizes though propeller visible flight just significant part aircrafts identity tail landing gear canopy etc 2-bladed II dia flying prop P-SI scale 4 blades model Corsair GeeBee racer 9 dia radial cowl looks ridiculously inap propriate can thus diminish appeal such subjects fact werent al lowed use scale-size colordisplay prop airplanes such would distinct disadvantage during static judging follow-up section 65b rules requires flying spinner same size shape color spinner pre sented static judging Its based premise allow change com pletely different style spinnerto facili tate using starter whatever reason would also unfair certain subject choices Normally color outlines spinner still clearly visible revolving Nobody would like see J-3 Cub flying around 2 spin ner hanging nose full scale subject didnt use type spinner cone just prop hub crankshaft lot boltsthe rules require use some sort rounded acorn prop nut safety interrelated rules provide different aircraft subjects viewed equal advantage during static flight judging problem goal inherent scale events much burden produce adequate scale prop make Sport Scale model competitive under current rules almost cases diameter flying prop will figure out several inches smaller diameter needed accurate scale prop Precision Scale usually necessary meticulous ly carve scaled-down replica out balsa wood sort time-consuming effort isnt called Sport Scale 10 feet away number blades rela tive size blades general col ors noticeable Ive found time good Sport Scale prop can made modifying stock commercial wood prop accompanying photos show some possibilities using Top Flite 12-6 Power Prop first step decide what size commercial prop best fits needs Carefully study photos and/or drawings will use presentation what judges will going Ive found props pitch 6 will usually appear too thick painted will depend primarily scale particular model Most com mercial wood props within few sizes other have essentially same width length hub area dont know actual scale length needed look prop sufficient diameter look right primar ily relation cowling ground line Sand finish off prop medium grit sandpaper Now modify ing tip shape adjusting planform blades leading trailing edges sanding block character full size propellers can cap tured Its best draw guidelines blades sand down makes easier get both blades same Dont worry about balancing since prop will never used flying running engine satisfied shape youve created taper re-round leading trailing edges sanding block sand entire prop smooth again medium grit paper Brush 4-6 coats unthinned clear dope sanding between coats fine sandpaper have built up smooth clear dope base havent sanded through wood anywhere can start painting colors Its best spray color final coats dope especially colors like silver satisfactory job can done brush remember three basic rules Thin color dope adequately al low flow smoothly 2 Always brush dry area wet area 3 Keep brush strokes minimum After colors dry spray several coats clear dope overall props shown photos painted flat black back blades scale case mounting display prop prefer epoxy extra prop nut permanently prop hub yours include spinner can hide prop nut inside yours has spinner nut Clip Wing Cub Super Chipmunk props show epoxy nut right onto front hub Thus ratty scarred flight prop spinner and/or nut removed immaculate display prop assembly simp ly spun onto engine shaft its job PLEASE DONT FLY NEAR ELEC TRIC POWER LINES Mike Gretz Box 162 Montezuma IA 50171 CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 35 talcum powder epoxy-type paints Well does matter weight standpoint spackling auto primer fillers can heavy used too freely Silkspan Jap anese tissue over wood old stand followed several coats filler coat commercial filler talcum powder mixed clear certain apply several coats clear dope over last filler coat paint can have good base adhere durability Resin glue undercoats have come prominence last 4-5 years although article method American Modeler October 1959 finishes have proven fairly light care taken sand throughly tween applications resin glue ap plications should scraped off sur faces playing card piece 3 X 5 index card rest wiped off pa per towels Sanding between two applica tions should 300 400 paper couple coats clear applied over resin glue good base paint Spackling auto primer fillers can used care must taken sand thor oughly prevent excess build up sub sequent weight build up fellow flier 90 Model Aviation Kraftsmanship kit processed AAMCO GOLD BALSAThis Trainer will blow apart hits ground GREATEST B/C BASIC TBAINEB Design & Kit ALL TIME Ask over 25000 satisfied builders H-BAY dealers sold themSHALL WE SAY MORE Andrews Aircraft Model Co Inc US Rte 1& North St Topsijeld Mass 01981 887-8541 Sopport yoar AMA Price $3995 kit per dollar bar em alt
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/07
Page Numbers: 34, 89, 90
Control Line. Scale MikeGretz THE FOLLOWING taken let ter just received Mr Bill Noonan San Diego CA As may have read seen TV San Diego Aerospace Museum became victim arson night February 22 sustained com plete loss its entire collection considered finest US after Smith sonians fire eliminated such remark able aircraft examples displays completely re-constructed replica JN-4 Ryan ST Ryan Fireball Luscombe Phantom Consolidated PT-i Lockheed F-80 Ryan M-l name few original aircraft flying replicas included Fok ker AE-III Sopwith Tripe Spirit St Louis Curtiss A-i number others interesting planes exhibited Zero retrieved South Pacific lagoon about six years ago think loss research library may greatest scale model builders archivist Bruce Reynolds constantly supplying modelers info scale stuff Its tough think complete set Janes pile ashes say noth ing Model Airplane News Flying Aces Popular Aviation Flight bunch dated back early 20s Director museum Col Owen Clark says new museum will start scratch success museum will de pendent great extent response appeals donations Col Clark ex pressed interest starting chronological collection models possibly l 1 scale much Smithsonian has new building has floor area excess 50000 square feet sizeable portion will devoted model display Any modelers wishing contribute may correspond Col Owen Clark San Diego Aerospace Museum Room 203 Casa del Prado Bal boa Park San Diego CA 92101 What senseless tragedy Aero space Museums full-size collection cluded dozens other unique promi nent aircraft Mr Noonan didnt list museum turned out good source scale data historic Ryan line airplanes built San Diego fact couple years ago research data Spirit St Louis acquainted Bruce Reynolds impressed eager assist ance came through what needed months before other inquiries sent out Ryan aircraft destroyed literally father Spirit St Continued page 89 34 Model Aviation Sport Scale props easy R 1 Stock TF 12-6 Power Prop display props Cub 226 Akrobat Super Chipmunk Smith Miniplane made iii ences tip leading trailing edge shapes well paint schemes caie juaging aata provides guidelines sanding commercial prop blades shape Notice inside spinner cone prop nut prop spinner backplate have epoxied other completing display unit example shown model Smith Miniplane Three-bladed Hamilton Standard type props also can based Top Flits 12-6 Power Prop blades carved along guidelines rounded fit homemade hub Sand off original finish before painting Flying props may lose points during static judging DUmBRO PRODUCTS INC WAUCONDA ILLINOIS Field Dayton Ohio site 76 National Championships Discussions currentip underway possible use site No problem other end Kitty Hawk has airstrip Wright Brothers Memorial Also being explored time period attempts perhaps between August 19 National Aviation Day Decem ber 17 anniversary Wright broth ers flight 1903 Obviously details need developed meantime lots dreaming scheming can done would-be record-setters maybe model building test flying ba sic need practice cross-country fly ing short distances Fly ing car plane obviously different situation flying con test club field will reported next month Until anyone interested getting involved requested write note AMA HQwe will try get information exchange going keep interested parties up-to-date project progress meantime might refer August 1975 issue Model Aviation regarding transcontinental fly ing recent issues describing record breaking distance duration flights Note October 76 issue tells Richard Weber flew 10 hours 48 minutes closed course distance miles setting new record 424 Fighters Two/Reese continued page 32 easier use drafting pen lines ink marks must sealed spray coats clear after model finished Apply first coat very lightly spray can prevent ink bleeding Pentel pen bled much less Flair pen Assembly Hinge elevators stab large needle carpet thread using figure-8 stitch Leave about 6 thread end hinge until done using needle pick pull threads until hinge tight thread hinges tight apply glue both sides hinges clip loose ends flush wood Bend 1/16 wire pushrod attach control horn elevator Cut 1/32 wire leadout wires attach bellcrank along pushrod Bolt bellcrank wing keeping en tire linkage free binding Bend wire leadout guide glue wing Predrill four mounting holes 1/16 drill mount engine four #2 screws Drill two 1/16 holes through fuselage tank mount wire Slip wire tank mount through holes bend ends over form hooks Place tank place secure rubberband Drill 5/32 hole up through wing directly under fuel tank vent tube push length fuel tubing up through hole over vent tube Glue two pennies underside outboard wing tip help maintain line tension flying Enlarge cutout rudder clear elevator needed glue rudder fin angle shown plan Put wheels youare ready fly Flying Use 26 X 008 wire lines fly ing possible rather Dacron flying lines positive control Use Cox 5 X 3 gray plastic prop Cox 5 ack plastic prop Cox Glow Fuel higher nitro content Cox Racing Fuel will take off paint CL Scale/Gretz continued page 34 Louis sole remaining example Ryan M-lnow lost forever best way will able help spread word new museum looking donations full-size aircraft models aviation artifacts begin new collection July1978 89 y i NOSH RINK NO-STRETCH FREE RUNNING PUSH ROD ASSEMBLYPERFECT FOR 112 AIRPLANES CAT NO 113 2 COMPLETE SETS $149 Current Sport Scale Rules sect 65a allow contestant substitute scalelike propeller regular flying prop during static judging recognizes though propeller visible flight just significant part aircrafts identity tail landing gear canopy etc 2-bladed II dia flying prop P-SI scale 4 blades model Corsair GeeBee racer 9 dia radial cowl looks ridiculously inap propriate can thus diminish appeal such subjects fact werent al lowed use scale-size colordisplay prop airplanes such would distinct disadvantage during static judging follow-up section 65b rules requires flying spinner same size shape color spinner pre sented static judging Its based premise allow change com pletely different style spinnerto facili tate using starter whatever reason would also unfair certain subject choices Normally color outlines spinner still clearly visible revolving Nobody would like see J-3 Cub flying around 2 spin ner hanging nose full scale subject didnt use type spinner cone just prop hub crankshaft lot boltsthe rules require use some sort rounded acorn prop nut safety interrelated rules provide different aircraft subjects viewed equal advantage during static flight judging problem goal inherent scale events much burden produce adequate scale prop make Sport Scale model competitive under current rules almost cases diameter flying prop will figure out several inches smaller diameter needed accurate scale prop Precision Scale usually necessary meticulous ly carve scaled-down replica out balsa wood sort time-consuming effort isnt called Sport Scale 10 feet away number blades rela tive size blades general col ors noticeable Ive found time good Sport Scale prop can made modifying stock commercial wood prop accompanying photos show some possibilities using Top Flite 12-6 Power Prop first step decide what size commercial prop best fits needs Carefully study photos and/or drawings will use presentation what judges will going Ive found props pitch 6 will usually appear too thick painted will depend primarily scale particular model Most com mercial wood props within few sizes other have essentially same width length hub area dont know actual scale length needed look prop sufficient diameter look right primar ily relation cowling ground line Sand finish off prop medium grit sandpaper Now modify ing tip shape adjusting planform blades leading trailing edges sanding block character full size propellers can cap tured Its best draw guidelines blades sand down makes easier get both blades same Dont worry about balancing since prop will never used flying running engine satisfied shape youve created taper re-round leading trailing edges sanding block sand entire prop smooth again medium grit paper Brush 4-6 coats unthinned clear dope sanding between coats fine sandpaper have built up smooth clear dope base havent sanded through wood anywhere can start painting colors Its best spray color final coats dope especially colors like silver satisfactory job can done brush remember three basic rules Thin color dope adequately al low flow smoothly 2 Always brush dry area wet area 3 Keep brush strokes minimum After colors dry spray several coats clear dope overall props shown photos painted flat black back blades scale case mounting display prop prefer epoxy extra prop nut permanently prop hub yours include spinner can hide prop nut inside yours has spinner nut Clip Wing Cub Super Chipmunk props show epoxy nut right onto front hub Thus ratty scarred flight prop spinner and/or nut removed immaculate display prop assembly simp ly spun onto engine shaft its job PLEASE DONT FLY NEAR ELEC TRIC POWER LINES Mike Gretz Box 162 Montezuma IA 50171 CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 35 talcum powder epoxy-type paints Well does matter weight standpoint spackling auto primer fillers can heavy used too freely Silkspan Jap anese tissue over wood old stand followed several coats filler coat commercial filler talcum powder mixed clear certain apply several coats clear dope over last filler coat paint can have good base adhere durability Resin glue undercoats have come prominence last 4-5 years although article method American Modeler October 1959 finishes have proven fairly light care taken sand throughly tween applications resin glue ap plications should scraped off sur faces playing card piece 3 X 5 index card rest wiped off pa per towels Sanding between two applica tions should 300 400 paper couple coats clear applied over resin glue good base paint Spackling auto primer fillers can used care must taken sand thor oughly prevent excess build up sub sequent weight build up fellow flier 90 Model Aviation Kraftsmanship kit processed AAMCO GOLD BALSAThis Trainer will blow apart hits ground GREATEST B/C BASIC TBAINEB Design & Kit ALL TIME Ask over 25000 satisfied builders H-BAY dealers sold themSHALL WE SAY MORE Andrews Aircraft Model Co Inc US Rte 1& North St Topsijeld Mass 01981 887-8541 Sopport yoar AMA Price $3995 kit per dollar bar em alt