V SCALE Mike Gretz ITS BEEN SAID million times things makes hobby model building flying enjoyable character people meet involved youre like creating tinkering working hands lore flight first attracted hobby wasnt enjoy able first time happened across someone hobby shop airport talked same language Most time almost Instant rapport apparent makes conversa tion previous stranger easy relaxing have become aware common Static Judges Geoff Burkest L Vic Wilison view Wal Cordwells Bristol Blenheim British Nationals Model built 1/1 2scale uses two Merco 35s has throttles flaps retracts bomb drop Vic last two British CL Scale teams World Championships Photo Alan Callaghan bond since started writing column has continuous influx photos ideas use column modelers over country openness modelers has genuine source pleasure Heres good example Alan Callaghan CL Scale modeler lives London England Though weve never met recently took time send some excellent photos some CL Scale models flew British Nationals last August Ive got room use two pictures month hopefully youll see later part Alans report contest Nats held Barkston Heath Airfield year about 120 miles north London fairly easy reach parts country weather very good except some rather strong winds Sunday morning CL Scale flown competition very informal friendly main event year Knokke No 2 Trophy CL Superscale models Class II Sport Scale call has yet become official Nats class although seems some hope its inclusion next years event Continued page 112 46 Model Aviation Bud Fletcher holds awardwinning Curtiss F8C Helidiver photo just before model placed display US Marine Corps Aviation Museum Quantico VA Notice fullscale F4U Corsair parked background Photo Herb Richardson associate editor Leatherneck Magazine Bud former Marine Dennis Msnrieias coiorui Albatross draws admirer British Nationals Fouryearold model uses Merco 49 flew well high winds Photo Alan Callaghan London Peter Miller built B-i 7 took photo too Model uses four GMark twins model Flying Fortress sits very runway England used fullsize ones during WW II Although B24s B-i 7s used Fort very modest bomb loadno diminuitive DH Mosquito its outstanding highaltitude performance abilityto withstand battle damage heavy defensive armament made spearhead Allied air offensive Fortresses dropped 640000 tons bombs Europe destroyed 23 enemy aircraft per 1000 sortiescompared 11 per 1000 USs fighter forces . ssssssssssssssssssssssssas.ss.s.ssssssssssssss.s.[v32][b233813410181260]] AMAMJ MAS ENTERPRISES / NAT ONAL CHAMPION 1979-1980 SPECIALISTS IN oudly HeadsRC HELICOPTERS M1RHELICOPTERS AMERICAN R CHELl-BOY/r FINE LINE OF HEL COPTERS HEADQUARTERSNOW CARRYING THE MJ MAS ENTERPRISES now offering totally new sernice helicopter entisasiast One-stop shopping yoor R/C Helicopter needs regardless what yoare flying disnoant prices alto offering free set-op flying instraction years asking Wn have bailt flown analyzed enery wajor brand Helicopter anail Z able Osr staff qoalified no answer goesnions ranging frow installing train ing gear flying yoor ship inverted Custom-built Helicoptees inclade year choice Helitepter Fog Radio Test Flown ILirnited Basis COMMANDER O". Engine-off Landing LIST $38ggh SPECIAL $32500 AMERICAN R/C HELICOPTER REVOLUTION II 60 SIZE LIST $33gg5 SPECIAL $27995 MANTIS 40 POWERED HELICOPTER LIST $t4gg5CALL FOR PACKAGE DEAL M J MAS ENTERPRISES P0 Box 727 Miami FL 33197 Phone 305 255-0658 I55sss55s555s5555ss5555ss5ssssss55I5s5s5555ss.55s5..5[v32][b880851101147320]].sssss BARRONS ZEGAIIIGS PLANS & CONSTA MANUAL Curtiss Hawk POE Stinson Reliant SR9 g/4SCALE 94SSP $2250 OASCALE 526SP 52500 2SCALE 63~SPAN $1250 2 SCALE 84SPAN $1500 53SCALE 471/4SPSOG50 57 SCALE 63SPAN $1250 Curtiss FIIC2 Curtiss Gulfhawk IA 1/a SCALE 94SSP $3000 1ASCALE 945SP$2000 2 SCALE 63SP $1000 2SCALE G3SR$1500 PLEASE ADO *200 FORP/H USASEND $100 WRITE FOR MAILING 137k INFORMAT ION INCLUDE $100CATALOGE FOR CATA LOGEqJRRI 1213 HOLLY SPRING LANE GRAND BLANC MI 4e43e LINE OF PINE HELICOPTERS MODEL 505 MODEL 707 CALL FOR OUR LOW PRICES INSTRUCTIONAL TAPES NOW AVAILABLE Build jog Trimming 0 Flying o Contest Flying Nosice Enpert O Aagorotations setup/Practice o Aerohatics/lnoertud Flight NEW FROM WORLD ENGINES ZENITH 40 POWERED HELICOPTER 5 HOUR CONSTRUCTION List $23995 SPECIAL Only $16995 Price Includet Extra Set Male Rotor Tail Rotor Blades II.ssIIII.s.s.sssssas.ssssssss Fanchers Citation 1978 saw number articles magazines Avanti Together IV Tango Luciano Compostella Italy Care Sirocco Aura Flying Red Horse Starduster Nationals Eagle Alanna Dove Genie Excitation 1979 Aetos Pretender Foxy Lady Mini-Brute Imi tation Derringer still say spelled wrongthe pistol name spelled Deringer after Henry Deringer Philadelphia Well didnt count Im certain dozens favorites left off write tell Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Drive Lexington KY 40504 CL Scale/Gretz Continued page 46 Another letter overseas came Peter Miller Suffolk England has built 1/19scale model ofaB-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed Chow-Hound Peter related letter photo sending taken wartime airfield home 38 1st HG 8th Air Force Full-size B-17s rolled over same spot Chow-Hound occupies photo model scratch-built detachable wing power supplied four G-Mark Twins according Peter grossly over-propped Tornado 7x6 three bladers makes 7-lb model very realistic flight throttles operated via torque rod system see October 1979 MA CL Scale column similar system Peter proudly stated Chow-Hound came second last June Old Warden All-Scale Rally largest Scale event England year past two years US Marine Corps Aviation Museum has sponsored USMC Scale Aircraft Rally its home base near Quantico VA basically RC contest include static display event determine authentic Scale model Marine Corps aircraft contest past summer static event open types Scale models eventual winner Bud Fletcher beautiful CL Curtiss Helldiver Bud himself Marine aviation ordnanceman during Korean War now lives Bronx NY part what say about standout model Curtiss F8C-5 Helldiver now display US Marine Corps Aviation Museum Quantico scratch-built own plans scale 1-in includes handmade pilot gunner cylinder heads Lewis machine guns finish AeroGloss no decals everything painted stencils power plant McCoy 36 Sportsman b&w photo Helldiver taken Herb Richardson associate editor Leather neck magazine October80 column talked about paint ing certain areas model like wheel wells insides wings etc either flat black greenish-yellow paint better realism greenish-yellow simulate zinc-chromate full-scale aviation primer corrosion inhibitor Richard Aley Honolulu HI doesnt like just simulate zinc-chromatehe prefers use real thing reasons make good sense says Martin-Senour markets genuine zinc chromate primer Martin-Senour No 8829 have used very good results addition providing proper color internal parts can very useful painting external parts models can use music wire top-coat dope sticks nicely As know dope bare music wire has almost no adhesion normally Automotive supply stores handle Martin-Senour products can usually supply No 8829 primer quart cans will last Column CL Scale Model Aviation recent months job personal considerations have made virtually impossible find time feel really necessary columojustice want thank modelers contributed ideas photos publication past three years Next month Dick Byron twice Nats Sport Scale champion will take over duties Im sure hell great job support him did column will continue open forum CL Scale modelers over world Remember no idea too basic publication columns did re ceived favorable comment nonScale builders dealing fundamental problems building first CL Scale ship technique might seem elementary some us can bet mystery someone else lot would-be Scale builders out might just need spark four ideas get him going plan sending Dick material regularly hope will too Good luck hobby Mike Gresz Box 162 Montezuma IA 501 71 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 11 2 Model Aviation SCHIUTER HELl 60 Size Ret $38995 ONLY $34995 Schluter Helicuptee Patta Stock Including Pipes Puselages Etc HELIBOY MAIN ROTOR BLADES Part ec 981Only $1595 ,System 80 Isssssss IssssssssssssssssssssssssIss 5s5 ZONA SAWS famous line hobby saws Razor #2 0 $190 Sabre #400 $165 Saw set #100 Replacement blades available dealer FAI Model SupplyPO Box 3957 Togsance CA 90510 — MADE USA IIILLISIUPJ BALANLE 10 ALL Heres equipment eeed give props gte very lest balagce--balagce itt directiugs Carefglly crafted tap grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/161/4 9/32 prop holes Other sizes agailable oc special order Dealers invited $1495 Add $t50 tee HOWARD B HUEBL lEFT $05 instate havdling hr Migt add 4%salcs tga No CODs Boo 193 ROUtE 4 Menkato Mn 56111
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/03
Page Numbers: 46, 112
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/03
Page Numbers: 46, 112
V SCALE Mike Gretz ITS BEEN SAID million times things makes hobby model building flying enjoyable character people meet involved youre like creating tinkering working hands lore flight first attracted hobby wasnt enjoy able first time happened across someone hobby shop airport talked same language Most time almost Instant rapport apparent makes conversa tion previous stranger easy relaxing have become aware common Static Judges Geoff Burkest L Vic Wilison view Wal Cordwells Bristol Blenheim British Nationals Model built 1/1 2scale uses two Merco 35s has throttles flaps retracts bomb drop Vic last two British CL Scale teams World Championships Photo Alan Callaghan bond since started writing column has continuous influx photos ideas use column modelers over country openness modelers has genuine source pleasure Heres good example Alan Callaghan CL Scale modeler lives London England Though weve never met recently took time send some excellent photos some CL Scale models flew British Nationals last August Ive got room use two pictures month hopefully youll see later part Alans report contest Nats held Barkston Heath Airfield year about 120 miles north London fairly easy reach parts country weather very good except some rather strong winds Sunday morning CL Scale flown competition very informal friendly main event year Knokke No 2 Trophy CL Superscale models Class II Sport Scale call has yet become official Nats class although seems some hope its inclusion next years event Continued page 112 46 Model Aviation Bud Fletcher holds awardwinning Curtiss F8C Helidiver photo just before model placed display US Marine Corps Aviation Museum Quantico VA Notice fullscale F4U Corsair parked background Photo Herb Richardson associate editor Leatherneck Magazine Bud former Marine Dennis Msnrieias coiorui Albatross draws admirer British Nationals Fouryearold model uses Merco 49 flew well high winds Photo Alan Callaghan London Peter Miller built B-i 7 took photo too Model uses four GMark twins model Flying Fortress sits very runway England used fullsize ones during WW II Although B24s B-i 7s used Fort very modest bomb loadno diminuitive DH Mosquito its outstanding highaltitude performance abilityto withstand battle damage heavy defensive armament made spearhead Allied air offensive Fortresses dropped 640000 tons bombs Europe destroyed 23 enemy aircraft per 1000 sortiescompared 11 per 1000 USs fighter forces . ssssssssssssssssssssssssas.ss.s.ssssssssssssss.s.[v32][b233813410181260]] AMAMJ MAS ENTERPRISES / NAT ONAL CHAMPION 1979-1980 SPECIALISTS IN oudly HeadsRC HELICOPTERS M1RHELICOPTERS AMERICAN R CHELl-BOY/r FINE LINE OF HEL COPTERS HEADQUARTERSNOW CARRYING THE MJ MAS ENTERPRISES now offering totally new sernice helicopter entisasiast One-stop shopping yoor R/C Helicopter needs regardless what yoare flying disnoant prices alto offering free set-op flying instraction years asking Wn have bailt flown analyzed enery wajor brand Helicopter anail Z able Osr staff qoalified no answer goesnions ranging frow installing train ing gear flying yoor ship inverted Custom-built Helicoptees inclade year choice Helitepter Fog Radio Test Flown ILirnited Basis COMMANDER O". Engine-off Landing LIST $38ggh SPECIAL $32500 AMERICAN R/C HELICOPTER REVOLUTION II 60 SIZE LIST $33gg5 SPECIAL $27995 MANTIS 40 POWERED HELICOPTER LIST $t4gg5CALL FOR PACKAGE DEAL M J MAS ENTERPRISES P0 Box 727 Miami FL 33197 Phone 305 255-0658 I55sss55s555s5555ss5555ss5ssssss55I5s5s5555ss.55s5..5[v32][b880851101147320]].sssss BARRONS ZEGAIIIGS PLANS & CONSTA MANUAL Curtiss Hawk POE Stinson Reliant SR9 g/4SCALE 94SSP $2250 OASCALE 526SP 52500 2SCALE 63~SPAN $1250 2 SCALE 84SPAN $1500 53SCALE 471/4SPSOG50 57 SCALE 63SPAN $1250 Curtiss FIIC2 Curtiss Gulfhawk IA 1/a SCALE 94SSP $3000 1ASCALE 945SP$2000 2 SCALE 63SP $1000 2SCALE G3SR$1500 PLEASE ADO *200 FORP/H USASEND $100 WRITE FOR MAILING 137k INFORMAT ION INCLUDE $100CATALOGE FOR CATA LOGEqJRRI 1213 HOLLY SPRING LANE GRAND BLANC MI 4e43e LINE OF PINE HELICOPTERS MODEL 505 MODEL 707 CALL FOR OUR LOW PRICES INSTRUCTIONAL TAPES NOW AVAILABLE Build jog Trimming 0 Flying o Contest Flying Nosice Enpert O Aagorotations setup/Practice o Aerohatics/lnoertud Flight NEW FROM WORLD ENGINES ZENITH 40 POWERED HELICOPTER 5 HOUR CONSTRUCTION List $23995 SPECIAL Only $16995 Price Includet Extra Set Male Rotor Tail Rotor Blades II.ssIIII.s.s.sssssas.ssssssss Fanchers Citation 1978 saw number articles magazines Avanti Together IV Tango Luciano Compostella Italy Care Sirocco Aura Flying Red Horse Starduster Nationals Eagle Alanna Dove Genie Excitation 1979 Aetos Pretender Foxy Lady Mini-Brute Imi tation Derringer still say spelled wrongthe pistol name spelled Deringer after Henry Deringer Philadelphia Well didnt count Im certain dozens favorites left off write tell Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Drive Lexington KY 40504 CL Scale/Gretz Continued page 46 Another letter overseas came Peter Miller Suffolk England has built 1/19scale model ofaB-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed Chow-Hound Peter related letter photo sending taken wartime airfield home 38 1st HG 8th Air Force Full-size B-17s rolled over same spot Chow-Hound occupies photo model scratch-built detachable wing power supplied four G-Mark Twins according Peter grossly over-propped Tornado 7x6 three bladers makes 7-lb model very realistic flight throttles operated via torque rod system see October 1979 MA CL Scale column similar system Peter proudly stated Chow-Hound came second last June Old Warden All-Scale Rally largest Scale event England year past two years US Marine Corps Aviation Museum has sponsored USMC Scale Aircraft Rally its home base near Quantico VA basically RC contest include static display event determine authentic Scale model Marine Corps aircraft contest past summer static event open types Scale models eventual winner Bud Fletcher beautiful CL Curtiss Helldiver Bud himself Marine aviation ordnanceman during Korean War now lives Bronx NY part what say about standout model Curtiss F8C-5 Helldiver now display US Marine Corps Aviation Museum Quantico scratch-built own plans scale 1-in includes handmade pilot gunner cylinder heads Lewis machine guns finish AeroGloss no decals everything painted stencils power plant McCoy 36 Sportsman b&w photo Helldiver taken Herb Richardson associate editor Leather neck magazine October80 column talked about paint ing certain areas model like wheel wells insides wings etc either flat black greenish-yellow paint better realism greenish-yellow simulate zinc-chromate full-scale aviation primer corrosion inhibitor Richard Aley Honolulu HI doesnt like just simulate zinc-chromatehe prefers use real thing reasons make good sense says Martin-Senour markets genuine zinc chromate primer Martin-Senour No 8829 have used very good results addition providing proper color internal parts can very useful painting external parts models can use music wire top-coat dope sticks nicely As know dope bare music wire has almost no adhesion normally Automotive supply stores handle Martin-Senour products can usually supply No 8829 primer quart cans will last Column CL Scale Model Aviation recent months job personal considerations have made virtually impossible find time feel really necessary columojustice want thank modelers contributed ideas photos publication past three years Next month Dick Byron twice Nats Sport Scale champion will take over duties Im sure hell great job support him did column will continue open forum CL Scale modelers over world Remember no idea too basic publication columns did re ceived favorable comment nonScale builders dealing fundamental problems building first CL Scale ship technique might seem elementary some us can bet mystery someone else lot would-be Scale builders out might just need spark four ideas get him going plan sending Dick material regularly hope will too Good luck hobby Mike Gresz Box 162 Montezuma IA 501 71 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 11 2 Model Aviation SCHIUTER HELl 60 Size Ret $38995 ONLY $34995 Schluter Helicuptee Patta Stock Including Pipes Puselages Etc HELIBOY MAIN ROTOR BLADES Part ec 981Only $1595 ,System 80 Isssssss IssssssssssssssssssssssssIss 5s5 ZONA SAWS famous line hobby saws Razor #2 0 $190 Sabre #400 $165 Saw set #100 Replacement blades available dealer FAI Model SupplyPO Box 3957 Togsance CA 90510 — MADE USA IIILLISIUPJ BALANLE 10 ALL Heres equipment eeed give props gte very lest balagce--balagce itt directiugs Carefglly crafted tap grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/161/4 9/32 prop holes Other sizes agailable oc special order Dealers invited $1495 Add $t50 tee HOWARD B HUEBL lEFT $05 instate havdling hr Migt add 4%salcs tga No CODs Boo 193 ROUtE 4 Menkato Mn 56111
