NO OCR TEXT would solve problemone would cost around ten dollars build Later friend showed addition design would convert simple workbench cradle compact carrying rack Now design would help build model also help transport finished model safely field design became Converta-Cradle gadget has changed outlook modeling has saved countless hours repairing dents dings Read onmaybe cradle can solve some modeling transportation problems materials used Converta Cradle inexpensive easy obtain simple hand tools used build As shown Photo 1 its constructed p2inch PVC pipe fittings available plumbing supply shops required straight pieces cut 20-foot length /2-inch pipe compact hatchback cant handle 20foot length pipe have plumbing supply shop cut half As long follow directions cut doesnt need exactly center pipe connect parts youll need 16 elbows 8 T-connectors PVC pipe cement thick CyA used bond parts Another item youll need plumbing store 5-foot length foam pipe insulation cushions model its cradle hardware store youll need approximately five feet /4-inch bungee cord Youll also need four hooksyou can buy make own %2 music wire Cut 20-foot pipe lengths order two 20-inch pieces four 14inch pieces four 12-inch pieces two 9inch pieces four 6-inch pieces four 4-inch pieces four 3-inch pieces four 1/2inch pieces After cutting should have approximately 20 inches leftover tubing Keep spares replacing mistakes Most printing PVC can wiped off old rag dampened acetonedont use too much can damage finish pipe instructions written order should guarantee straight strong Converta-Cradledon t skip ahead Before begin gluing parts together suggest assemble step once cement way will understand reasons assembly order aware T-connectors elbows allow exactly 3/4-inch pipe seat jointmake sure insert pipe way joint dont Converta-Cradle will misaligned Youll find its much easier insert pipes connectors bevel outer edges sander also used reamer chamfer inside edge remove PVC crumbs left after cutting see Photo 2 steps will help pipes seat properly fittings Refer exploded view base Photo 3 Insert end 20-inch sections end T-connector Temporarily insert 12-inch pieces right-angle holes T-connectors will help make sure holes connectors exactly aligned point same direction see Photo 4 Remove 12-inch pieces cement T-connectors place using PVC pipe cement leave 12-inch pieces place temporarily cement end jointsthe PVC cement allows about three seconds adjustment will help alignment Cement 4-inch pieces open ends T-connectors ends base place elbows end two 14-inch pieces Again use 12-inch pipes align elbows making sure holes aligned other Cement elbows place remove 12-inch alignment pieces point have two options first glue base pieces together permanent assembly second option leave four pieces ungluedthis way youll able disassemble base storage transportation opt one-piece unit cement base ends side assemblies together rectangle again using 12-inch pieces check alignment T-connectors decide leave base unglued skip ahead begin cradle construction two cradles will need two 12-inch pieces ones youve using alignment two T-connectors four elbows two 6-inch pieces two l/2inch pieces 9-inch piece See exploded view cradle wing rack Photo 5 Start outside uprightscement DDWDD 36 Model Aviation o 1 Assembling Converta-Cradle parts should take no two hours should cost around ten dollars Photo 2 Chamfering beveling pipe ends makes better joints takes few extra minutes 12-inch piece end T-connector Put aside Now form two Ushaped cradles using two 6-inch pieces verticals 9inch piece horizontal base Use two elbows corners pieces properly aligned cement together Cement elbow top vertical open holes point outward exactly opposite directions Cement 1 /2-inch lengths open elbow holes bridge gap between cradle outside uprights Cement open crossbar holes T-connectors uprights check alignmentmake sure 12-inch pieces run down parallel 6-inch verticals cradle should fit exactly two opposite T-connector sockets base four open T-connector holes top uprights sockets wing racks Adding wing rack design suggested close modeling friend Dick Miller 14-inch piece pipe forms center elbow holds 3-inch piece end Make sure 3inch pieces aligned glue assembly together cradle padding cut five-foot piece foam pipe insulation following lengths two 11 /2-inch pieces two 7/2-inch pieces four 4/2-inch pieces may need open slit insulation razor blade modeling knife Install padding wing rack crosspieces inside verticals bases cradles can cement leaving loose allows replacement later completes main construction Converta-Cradle cradles will hold fuselage almost horizontal position great working radio installation assembling stabilizer rudder Remove cradles base plug wing racks have stable padded surface wing modification Ive made slotting ends tubes press-fit connector sockets tube reluctant let go during disassembly slots allow insert small screwdriver pry leg loose make slots drill ~I6 hole approximately inch end leg saw slot hole end tube convert cradle model transportation make four bungee cords S-hooks big enough fit around pipes Place finished fuselage cradle lash down two bungee cords plug wing racks lash wing other two bungee cords Now have padded modular unit will safely transport models field bed pickup truck van have several models consider making cradle know no better way protect aircraft damage short complete carrying case may well find new uses Converta-Cradle make modifications might add inch two dimensions accommodate much larger model example find new uses unit please share sending ideas Model Aviation have donated Converta-Cradle manufacturing rights AMA museum use fund-raising Please market unit commercially unless intend donate proceeds museum DDwDD DWD September 1995 37 Photo 3 An exploded view parts make up base Photo 4 Temporarily insert two pipes T-connectors Assembly can broken down storage/transportation help determine proper alignment before gluing Photo 5 An exploded view showing relationship parts used cradle wing rack assemblies
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/09
Page Numbers: 35, 36, 37
NO OCR TEXT would solve problemone would cost around ten dollars build Later friend showed addition design would convert simple workbench cradle compact carrying rack Now design would help build model also help transport finished model safely field design became Converta-Cradle gadget has changed outlook modeling has saved countless hours repairing dents dings Read onmaybe cradle can solve some modeling transportation problems materials used Converta Cradle inexpensive easy obtain simple hand tools used build As shown Photo 1 its constructed p2inch PVC pipe fittings available plumbing supply shops required straight pieces cut 20-foot length /2-inch pipe compact hatchback cant handle 20foot length pipe have plumbing supply shop cut half As long follow directions cut doesnt need exactly center pipe connect parts youll need 16 elbows 8 T-connectors PVC pipe cement thick CyA used bond parts Another item youll need plumbing store 5-foot length foam pipe insulation cushions model its cradle hardware store youll need approximately five feet /4-inch bungee cord Youll also need four hooksyou can buy make own %2 music wire Cut 20-foot pipe lengths order two 20-inch pieces four 14inch pieces four 12-inch pieces two 9inch pieces four 6-inch pieces four 4-inch pieces four 3-inch pieces four 1/2inch pieces After cutting should have approximately 20 inches leftover tubing Keep spares replacing mistakes Most printing PVC can wiped off old rag dampened acetonedont use too much can damage finish pipe instructions written order should guarantee straight strong Converta-Cradledon t skip ahead Before begin gluing parts together suggest assemble step once cement way will understand reasons assembly order aware T-connectors elbows allow exactly 3/4-inch pipe seat jointmake sure insert pipe way joint dont Converta-Cradle will misaligned Youll find its much easier insert pipes connectors bevel outer edges sander also used reamer chamfer inside edge remove PVC crumbs left after cutting see Photo 2 steps will help pipes seat properly fittings Refer exploded view base Photo 3 Insert end 20-inch sections end T-connector Temporarily insert 12-inch pieces right-angle holes T-connectors will help make sure holes connectors exactly aligned point same direction see Photo 4 Remove 12-inch pieces cement T-connectors place using PVC pipe cement leave 12-inch pieces place temporarily cement end jointsthe PVC cement allows about three seconds adjustment will help alignment Cement 4-inch pieces open ends T-connectors ends base place elbows end two 14-inch pieces Again use 12-inch pipes align elbows making sure holes aligned other Cement elbows place remove 12-inch alignment pieces point have two options first glue base pieces together permanent assembly second option leave four pieces ungluedthis way youll able disassemble base storage transportation opt one-piece unit cement base ends side assemblies together rectangle again using 12-inch pieces check alignment T-connectors decide leave base unglued skip ahead begin cradle construction two cradles will need two 12-inch pieces ones youve using alignment two T-connectors four elbows two 6-inch pieces two l/2inch pieces 9-inch piece See exploded view cradle wing rack Photo 5 Start outside uprightscement DDWDD 36 Model Aviation o 1 Assembling Converta-Cradle parts should take no two hours should cost around ten dollars Photo 2 Chamfering beveling pipe ends makes better joints takes few extra minutes 12-inch piece end T-connector Put aside Now form two Ushaped cradles using two 6-inch pieces verticals 9inch piece horizontal base Use two elbows corners pieces properly aligned cement together Cement elbow top vertical open holes point outward exactly opposite directions Cement 1 /2-inch lengths open elbow holes bridge gap between cradle outside uprights Cement open crossbar holes T-connectors uprights check alignmentmake sure 12-inch pieces run down parallel 6-inch verticals cradle should fit exactly two opposite T-connector sockets base four open T-connector holes top uprights sockets wing racks Adding wing rack design suggested close modeling friend Dick Miller 14-inch piece pipe forms center elbow holds 3-inch piece end Make sure 3inch pieces aligned glue assembly together cradle padding cut five-foot piece foam pipe insulation following lengths two 11 /2-inch pieces two 7/2-inch pieces four 4/2-inch pieces may need open slit insulation razor blade modeling knife Install padding wing rack crosspieces inside verticals bases cradles can cement leaving loose allows replacement later completes main construction Converta-Cradle cradles will hold fuselage almost horizontal position great working radio installation assembling stabilizer rudder Remove cradles base plug wing racks have stable padded surface wing modification Ive made slotting ends tubes press-fit connector sockets tube reluctant let go during disassembly slots allow insert small screwdriver pry leg loose make slots drill ~I6 hole approximately inch end leg saw slot hole end tube convert cradle model transportation make four bungee cords S-hooks big enough fit around pipes Place finished fuselage cradle lash down two bungee cords plug wing racks lash wing other two bungee cords Now have padded modular unit will safely transport models field bed pickup truck van have several models consider making cradle know no better way protect aircraft damage short complete carrying case may well find new uses Converta-Cradle make modifications might add inch two dimensions accommodate much larger model example find new uses unit please share sending ideas Model Aviation have donated Converta-Cradle manufacturing rights AMA museum use fund-raising Please market unit commercially unless intend donate proceeds museum DDwDD DWD September 1995 37 Photo 3 An exploded view parts make up base Photo 4 Temporarily insert two pipes T-connectors Assembly can broken down storage/transportation help determine proper alignment before gluing Photo 5 An exploded view showing relationship parts used cradle wing rack assemblies
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/09
Page Numbers: 35, 36, 37
NO OCR TEXT would solve problemone would cost around ten dollars build Later friend showed addition design would convert simple workbench cradle compact carrying rack Now design would help build model also help transport finished model safely field design became Converta-Cradle gadget has changed outlook modeling has saved countless hours repairing dents dings Read onmaybe cradle can solve some modeling transportation problems materials used Converta Cradle inexpensive easy obtain simple hand tools used build As shown Photo 1 its constructed p2inch PVC pipe fittings available plumbing supply shops required straight pieces cut 20-foot length /2-inch pipe compact hatchback cant handle 20foot length pipe have plumbing supply shop cut half As long follow directions cut doesnt need exactly center pipe connect parts youll need 16 elbows 8 T-connectors PVC pipe cement thick CyA used bond parts Another item youll need plumbing store 5-foot length foam pipe insulation cushions model its cradle hardware store youll need approximately five feet /4-inch bungee cord Youll also need four hooksyou can buy make own %2 music wire Cut 20-foot pipe lengths order two 20-inch pieces four 14inch pieces four 12-inch pieces two 9inch pieces four 6-inch pieces four 4-inch pieces four 3-inch pieces four 1/2inch pieces After cutting should have approximately 20 inches leftover tubing Keep spares replacing mistakes Most printing PVC can wiped off old rag dampened acetonedont use too much can damage finish pipe instructions written order should guarantee straight strong Converta-Cradledon t skip ahead Before begin gluing parts together suggest assemble step once cement way will understand reasons assembly order aware T-connectors elbows allow exactly 3/4-inch pipe seat jointmake sure insert pipe way joint dont Converta-Cradle will misaligned Youll find its much easier insert pipes connectors bevel outer edges sander also used reamer chamfer inside edge remove PVC crumbs left after cutting see Photo 2 steps will help pipes seat properly fittings Refer exploded view base Photo 3 Insert end 20-inch sections end T-connector Temporarily insert 12-inch pieces right-angle holes T-connectors will help make sure holes connectors exactly aligned point same direction see Photo 4 Remove 12-inch pieces cement T-connectors place using PVC pipe cement leave 12-inch pieces place temporarily cement end jointsthe PVC cement allows about three seconds adjustment will help alignment Cement 4-inch pieces open ends T-connectors ends base place elbows end two 14-inch pieces Again use 12-inch pipes align elbows making sure holes aligned other Cement elbows place remove 12-inch alignment pieces point have two options first glue base pieces together permanent assembly second option leave four pieces ungluedthis way youll able disassemble base storage transportation opt one-piece unit cement base ends side assemblies together rectangle again using 12-inch pieces check alignment T-connectors decide leave base unglued skip ahead begin cradle construction two cradles will need two 12-inch pieces ones youve using alignment two T-connectors four elbows two 6-inch pieces two l/2inch pieces 9-inch piece See exploded view cradle wing rack Photo 5 Start outside uprightscement DDWDD 36 Model Aviation o 1 Assembling Converta-Cradle parts should take no two hours should cost around ten dollars Photo 2 Chamfering beveling pipe ends makes better joints takes few extra minutes 12-inch piece end T-connector Put aside Now form two Ushaped cradles using two 6-inch pieces verticals 9inch piece horizontal base Use two elbows corners pieces properly aligned cement together Cement elbow top vertical open holes point outward exactly opposite directions Cement 1 /2-inch lengths open elbow holes bridge gap between cradle outside uprights Cement open crossbar holes T-connectors uprights check alignmentmake sure 12-inch pieces run down parallel 6-inch verticals cradle should fit exactly two opposite T-connector sockets base four open T-connector holes top uprights sockets wing racks Adding wing rack design suggested close modeling friend Dick Miller 14-inch piece pipe forms center elbow holds 3-inch piece end Make sure 3inch pieces aligned glue assembly together cradle padding cut five-foot piece foam pipe insulation following lengths two 11 /2-inch pieces two 7/2-inch pieces four 4/2-inch pieces may need open slit insulation razor blade modeling knife Install padding wing rack crosspieces inside verticals bases cradles can cement leaving loose allows replacement later completes main construction Converta-Cradle cradles will hold fuselage almost horizontal position great working radio installation assembling stabilizer rudder Remove cradles base plug wing racks have stable padded surface wing modification Ive made slotting ends tubes press-fit connector sockets tube reluctant let go during disassembly slots allow insert small screwdriver pry leg loose make slots drill ~I6 hole approximately inch end leg saw slot hole end tube convert cradle model transportation make four bungee cords S-hooks big enough fit around pipes Place finished fuselage cradle lash down two bungee cords plug wing racks lash wing other two bungee cords Now have padded modular unit will safely transport models field bed pickup truck van have several models consider making cradle know no better way protect aircraft damage short complete carrying case may well find new uses Converta-Cradle make modifications might add inch two dimensions accommodate much larger model example find new uses unit please share sending ideas Model Aviation have donated Converta-Cradle manufacturing rights AMA museum use fund-raising Please market unit commercially unless intend donate proceeds museum DDwDD DWD September 1995 37 Photo 3 An exploded view parts make up base Photo 4 Temporarily insert two pipes T-connectors Assembly can broken down storage/transportation help determine proper alignment before gluing Photo 5 An exploded view showing relationship parts used cradle wing rack assemblies