Control Line: Scale

Coat rot 0 Inc Scale Dick Byron WOULD like take opportunity dedicate column Ed Herbert passed away several years ago started modeling career 19471 enjoyed tremendously model airplanes looked like airplanes built rubber-powered Scale models both military civilian met Ed Herbert 1956 gave time provided transpor tation could progress enthusiasm hobby Althougb knew Ed three years time gave will never forgotten passing Glen Sigafoose Mike Gretzs time has totally consumed pressures work Mike Sig employee lack time caused Mike feel necessary pass duties column someone else hope efforts can match standards Mike set years past Although modeling background very diversified Scale modeling has always greatest love months come plan explore different aspects scale modeling great emphasis being placed ideas mind am requesting Scale enthusiasts experience levels submit ideas pictures publication speaking pictures modelers also amateur pho tographers however some good others quality photographs submitted must fairly high Either black-and-white sharp color prints 3 x 5 larger acceptable no slides can accepted High-quality Polaroid prints can also used weeks have passed since contacted Publisher/Editor Carl Wheeley different ideas have gone through mind to start column thought mind perhaps readers may reading column first time have decided start beginning first decide build Scale airplane competition purposes greatest mistakes made start constructionand possibly finish aircraftbefore effort made secure documentation biggest hindrances modeler intends compete aircraft greatest enjoyments get Scale modeling securing information may possibly used future construct model sources type information become available will pass new series books has just published fall Crown Publishers Inc New York series six hardback books consisting P-Si Mustang Focke-WulfFw 190 F6F Hellcat Zero fighter Spitfire Messerschmitt Bf 109 book has five-view color presentations well several foldout pages best books type have found furnishing aspect necessary museum Scale model does give much information putting together scale docu mentation Because profession allows travel extensively states Iowa Nebraska frequently spend hours during lunchtimes Continued page 118 diII Force Linwood NJ entered magnificent B-25 Garden State Circle Burners fall contest left Bill Reynolds Jr releases forflight right settles smooth landing Powered two 40 engines model features weathered finish drops bombs parachute Ship resembles first Scale CL model seen Assistant Editor Chicago 1945/6 Photos Bill Boss April 1981 47 Ted Amico R checks throttle Pappy Boyington Corsair son Phil holds Model 60-powered excellent flier Amicos Mt Sinai NY Boss photo Small wheels grass fields make happy landings Nick Mangos FW 190 nibbles turf Nicks Ridgewood NJ Boss pic TWENTY- SEVENTH ANNUAL ULEO RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION 1 4 w A0 0 TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO APRIL 1011 121981 FRI DAY SATURDAY SUNDAY presented 9am 9 am 9am to 6 pm 6 pm 430 pm WEAK SIGNALS po box 5772 R/C CLUB toledo ohio 43613 let plane run out gain good flying speed gradually give up elevator Some slight rudder correction will needed tracking much problem long keep nose directly wind Under low-wind con ditions plane will take off itself no matter long ground run adding up elevator After lift-off let climb out remov ing up-elevator trim Get some altitude before turning Turns can made ailerons alone coordinated rudder ailerons just rudder type turn bit different feel out plane see like best various maneuvers things happen slowly no matter what command Scale flight what get plane nothing prettier low slow fly-by big baby Landings should cause no problem Set up far enough Out throttle back idle begin descent sinks too fast give some gentle throttle adjust Let settle onto field its own pace begin final flare-out about 3-4 ft off deck full up-elevator set-down Punch throttle hold full up-elevator looks like wants nose over Let roll out bit taxi hangar Ground handling too bad skid-equipped tail-dragger dirt grass Anyone willing tackle plane will duly rewarded both challenge building fun showmanship get flying large vintage biplane should follow hours exciting enjoyable flying competition-oriented plane done right should very competitive either AMA Precision Scale Sport Scale Giant Scale point would like extend thanks number individuals plane article would have possible Firstly thanks draftsman Brian Voyer did basic drawings Seekonk High School drafting class under able guid ance Bruce Downing assistance field also helpful Though competent beginning flier written hoped can get him far enough along able use drafting talents model own conception thanks Leo Opdycke generous advice information constructive criticism plane would what [ou Perretti thanks periodic advice steering area WW Quarter Scale gratitude extended friends flying companions South Shore Radio Control Club saw through IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT trying times encouragement appreciation helped keep motivated Lastly wonderful wife endured hours apart knowing drifted back time 1916 hoping would return References 1 Profile Publications# 139 Bristol Scouts C & D 2 BristolAircraft Since 1910C H Barnes 3 British Aeroplanes 1914-1918J M Bruce 4 ModelAirplane NewsJune 1978 5 AjipowerNovember 1975 6 World War Aeroplanes #58August 1976 #65November 1977 15 Crescent Rd Poughkeepsie NY 12601 CL Scale/Byron Continued page 47 evenings browsing stores bookshops other place appears interesting looking airplane information love Scale modeler must have enjoy hobby fullest Once have decided type aircraft wish build must weigh several different factors before final determination can made whether build model have mind start order have docu mentation necessary build model must remember Sport Scale three-view mandatory want receive points aircraft outline must also have color documentation receive color markings points can done several different ways could furnish black-and-white line drawing color chips requirement however have found Profile Publications type material well accepted quite adequate competition Sport Scale event observation Scale judges will actually judge model relationship documentation presented though possibility docu mentations coloring may duplicate origi nal colors aircraft So case Sport Scale suggest keeping mind duplicate colors see rather duplicating what supposed unless course devout purist wishes know own mind color documentation correct just human factor have observed last several years deciding museum-quality Scale airplane extremely difficult build actually having airplane disposal always case always possible build airplane wish because lack 118 Model Aviation Epoxy GI. Cowl NOSEN HOSTETLER PICA BALSA USA PLATF- CONCEPT FLEET SID MORGAN- RCM T CRAFT BYRON/SHEBER PuTS FOLKER D7 BOEING P-26&F4-B4 -GEE BEE MODY KRAFT SUPER FLY &4 SCALE AND OTHERS Send S ASE Complete List T&D FIBERGlASS SPECIALTIES 30925 Block Garden City Ml 48135 Phi 3]3 6358 ATTENTION ERS New SUPER QUADRA S8995 BRISIGHELLA FLYWHEEL $10795 QUADRA REPAIR$1000 s KIORITZ engine 244 cuin$18995 Jim Messers ERCOUPE KIT$21995 Jim Messers TOMAHAWK KIT$23995 Concepts BIG FLEET KIT$17995 P&W RADIAL ENGINES Fleet $2995 FIBERGLASS COWL Fleet $1995 BALSA & BASSWOOD sizes 40% OFF 1/4 SCALE plans QUADRA ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK SKYBOLT $2195 SUPER STEARMAN Godfrey$2495 STARDUSTER TOO ighella $2995 COCKPIT KITS Ercoupe T-Hawk $1500 Stearman Fleet F4U J-3 Cub$1850 ME-109 $1950 Citabria Nosen $2495 24-Hour Seice. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS ________________________________106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 documentation suitable pictures Sport Scale event has become popular because much less work required preparing documentation book necessary must remember too much informationespecially conflicting informationis actually worse too little information difficult judge downgrade scale detail does have reference picture proper selection scale documentation extremely important would like give credit Dennis Thumpston format used preparing documentation used SNJ-5 presentation article authored appeared May 1978 issue ModelAirplane News excellent guideline follow preparation scale documentation whether AMA museum Precision Scale modi fied version Sport Scale Without infor mation would have able put together quality presentation absolute must Scale builder whether Control Line other Once have compiled sufficient documen tation three-views next step deter 1 size model wish build 2 wish build kit available plans draw plans yourself next months column shall discuss three aspects can determine best particular abilities desires desire make column informative possibly can because Scale modeling requires tremendous amount information Some information may appear future will original material nor will necessarily remember came will put column help interested modelersand hope out will assist furnishing additional information Send information Dick Byron 2506 So 16 1st Circle Omaha NE 68130 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 48 paper whole plane lightly sanded No 220 paper fillets applies three coats 100% Aero Gloss clear brushed least eight hours drying time between coat Tiy touch fillets during time keep oil fingers hurting surface preparation Gene continues brushing two coats 100% Aero Gloss clear sanding very lightly No 220 between coats conclusion step should able use reflecting light method looking various surfaces shiny spots showing better simply means paper getting filled particular point Gene advises can either change Sig paint others keep Aero Gloss 1980 plane used Aero Gloss way final coats clear trim Either way remaining coats sprayed So start spraying two coats either Sig Aero Gloss clear Next comes sprayedcoat filler Gene uses traditional method talc clear ner says may possibly need two coats filler completely fill everything After lightly sanding filler coats remember Les McDonald said spent full eight hours sanding filler coat Stilettossee articles should spray two complete coats clear Now ready spray first coat silver youve never used silver before prepared real jolt because slight imperfection youve never seen will jump right up scream attention Now something little different Gene insists uses Nitro-Span Red Putty No 900 purchased auto body supplier fill small dings dents right over silver paint says will work Besides repairing sands wet No 400 paper second coat silver sparayed lightly sanded dry surface should perfect stage Now sprays coat cleara wet coat meaning slightly heavy Now ready color base coat Use few coats color possiblewhich will still cover everything spray light clear coat masking tape trim doesnt pull up base coat Apply trim paint seal trim two coats sprayed clear stage Gene tries take off tne eages tne trim paint completely out advises using wet clean rag Ajax Comet Soft-Scrub stainless steel sink cleaner get edges off will still some feeling separation Gene says have good touch can use No 600 sandpaper wet After thoroughly cleaning alcohol spray coat clear followed wet sanding No 400 paper use Rapidiograph pens hearts content followed light coat clear Now Gene ready final clear coats sprays 3-4 clear coats day ie 800 am ll:OOam3OOpmand6OOpmthen lets plane sit overnight Next day sands lightly using old 400 paper used wet Old 400 means used paper new 3-4 moare coats clear applied again sitting overnight applicaiton 3-4 coats April 1981 119