DB Mathews STUFF IN USE hope last flying season great everyone know certainly flew fill midst flying several new techniques least have developed some new products tried Furthermore Ive snooped around bit found some good ideas others using column will centered subjects Some may old hat modelers others may find something new useful AMA does endorse products nor print product reviews its publications good policy opinion avoids possible questions concerning objectivity fairness other organizations belong endorses products unfortunately also accepts monetary contributions its research arm same manufacturers products tests Need say policy makes endorsements suspect Therefore following strictly personal opinions way imply AMA endorsement have no financial interest products nor receive compensation manufacturers simply unbiased reports Trim stripes Trim tape adds considerably attractiveness models Unfortunately great care used its application clear epoxy painted seams exhaust residues will eventually loosen materiai year changed approaches have much better luck keeping trim oneven directly behind muffler photo model taken after nearly 100 flights can see decorations still look pretty darn good trim UltraCote Plus stripes cut using Custom Cutter RD3 Box 167A Chester VT 05143 positioned using water mixed small amount dishwasher detergent sprayed covering Once alignment satisfactory excess water squeegeed out using scraps baisa sheet Since UltraCote Plus sticky stays place nicely during phase After drying overnight stripes seaied using Coverite iron low heat has advantage closely regulated temperatures iron set below shrinking temperature UltraCote Plus just enough activate adhesive Custom Cutter works well once technique mastered key seems taping starting edge very tightly against drum pulling material tight wound taping top edge down firmly materiai tight resulting slippage makes nearly impossible cut straight strips outside edge must trued until cuts go through ail layers first few cuts will usable negative otherwise excellent technique stripes will bend around corners well trim tape could reason trim tape comes loose Once applied way trim seems almost totaily immune exhaust-spray seepage Unfortunately vinyl graphics shown beginning peel spite K&B Super Poxy clear edges Mufflers common phone call overhear hobby shops replacement mufflers gather Im aione having things vibrate loose flight years aftermarket mufflers JTec have included strap obviously reason Unfortunately ail original aftermarket mufflers have straps Ive tried tying muffler engine CL leadout cable just pain wire very poor success wire invariably breaks before wise up muffler having come loose illustrated muffler strap purchased appliance store muffler strap made clothes dryer exhaust pipe clamp Deans stub antenna John Walkers airplane Flown used hold things together big-banger engines year glitches loss range May1995 101 Big Bingo shows UltraCote Plus trim stripes made Custom Cutter No peel affer 100 flights intended tightening exhaust pipes clothes driers Several sizes diameters available muffler drilled tapped 6-32 bolts locknuts muffler screws coated high temp Loctite face-to-face joint coated high-temp RTV havent lost muffler year Regardless engine size strap certainly less expensive new muffler mention frustration hunting weeds old hitting someone something Dimensional Balsa uses balsa strip commercially available just fine however nature cutting milling process requires medium-to-heavy densities balsa situation balsa lighter weight unavailable dimensions required balsa stripper very useful have used stripper Master Airscrew several years great success can set very accurately follows sheet well simply put quality product Glue Sticks Remember age-old technique cutting part outline plans sticking itto wood rubber cement Well much better certainly less messy way ordinary glue sticks available almost office supply craft store will apply coating adhesive sticks well peels off easily glue also water-soluble use Ross Stik Id suspect almost brand will work well Its Amps tried starting big SuperTigres Sullivan Dynatron using two six-amp lead-acid batteries commonly found field boxes Although gave 24 volts system wouldnt turn engine over Remembering college physics dawned volts alone arent what gets work done its also amps trip neighborhood discount store led purchase garden-tractor battery relatively small size neat carrying handle 365 amps battery costless $25 will turn over big Tigres ease battery capacity rarely requires charging does same charger used ordinary 12-volt lead-acid units will work just takes havent tried Dynatron Quadra 42 Zenoah G-38 see no reason would work equally well since compression ratios lower smaller regular starters use will benefit added amperage Id limit run times avoid overheating Just prove point watch power-panel meter apply starter engine glow clip Obviously six amps marginal Need Truck As Ive commented past strange times cars get smaller models get bigger can look around parking lot IMAA fly-in wonder what Chrysler sells other minivansthey over place So conclusion must have van fly big birds well necessarily Dennis Brooke Kansas City uses roof rack Vega wagon haul Byron P-Si very successfully can look photo speculate what reaction must oncoming traffic Dennis says sure gets lots smiles waves Braces Im quite sure dont find necessary use tail braces smaller models absolutely essential big ones speculate added stresses seen associated much larger volumes air moving across empennage Consider 102 Model Aviation il brace technique using stock hardware create strong adjustable units Text has details Roundup A discarded speaker magnet can used gather nuts bolts building surface Forstner bit drill press sample holes drilled Life Ply Very clean cutsno torn edges lopsided holes Huge P-51 strapped onto roof Dennis Brookes Vega station wagon Says gets lots smiles waves SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM STOCK PARTS AVAILABLE COMPETITION ACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OF TUBING THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STIlT SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 114 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $395 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS much turbulent air generated 18 x 10 prop bya 10x6 have twice observed models reason other have broken tail brace flight suddenly exhibited really wild flutter observed prior breakage John Riggs John Walker have evolved over models simple-to install strong easily maintained tail-brace system now use 4-40 threaded pushrods screw devises end solder links other snapped large nylon landing-gear retainer straps Sig SH-709 equivalent turn bolted through hard points usually 3/ /2 dowel sections CyAed drilled holes stab fin provides adjustable setup may tuned above below inevitable harmonic vibrations Notice use jam nuts plastic sleeves ends requirement safety IMAA events darn good idea Stub Antenna Several us have using rubber ducky antenna transmitters five years now problem Ive become used actually forget extend old-style antenna other transmitters advantages selfevident Ill get So about stub antenna receiver end used car boat people John Walker has using Deans whip antenna frequently flown sport models year no glitches loss range advantage also pretty obvious no wire dangling has hidden inside model John did mount another setup whip directly behind engine recommended Apparently metal engine masked whip certain attitudes Mounted behind wing works just fine Keep cool no question heat adversely affects storage CyA Left out heat shop field box quickly polymerize become useless suspect before crystallization occurs physical properties adversely affected reducing integrity joints made old CyA store extra CyA household freezer tightly sealed inside plastic bag Ive stored some long year no observable changes must careful wipe moisture exterior bottle after defrosts before opening Moisture deadly enemy adhesives Storing photographic film refrigerator also well worthwhile As much additional year can added expiration date carton using technique Staying cool Tired mess inconvenience crushed ice cooler take flying field better way Refreezable material inside flat 7 x 11/2 x 6/4 bard plastic container can stored freezer compartment refrigerator its time go flying fill ice chest favorite beverage drop two containers Im using Blue Ice Rubbermaid other similar materials available gel inside container freezes rock hard about eight hours can cycled over over always ready keep drinks ice-cold moisture cans bottles no leftover water ice mess dispose returns home Sure superior filling chest ice-maker scattering cubes over kitchen floor Its Attractive old modeling Ive seen mentioned bow-to columns years magnet such otherwise useless speaker greatest thing since sliced bread quickly gathering up inevitable loose T-pins nuts bolts other metallic items scattered over building board run old speaker magnet around surface nothing better pick off metal hardware return proper compartment plastic storage file What As scratch-builders painfully aware cutting holes balsa Lite Ply drill hole saw always turns out ugly woods obviously too soft cut cleanly hole half cut half torn Alex Bouknight s Megna 25 construction article RCM mentions cutting holes wing-joiner tubing Forstner bit being woodworker never heard visiting master craftsman Mel Wiggers fly-in mentioned difficulty cutting clean l/16 holes Lite Ply ribs Mel immediately mentioned Forstner bits perfect solution could locate local supplier tool Mel kindly called source knew sent catalog Woodworkers Supply 1108 North Glenn Road Casper WY 82601 has Forstner bits 1/16 increments up 31/s inches well lots other useful modeler-type tools 31s-shaft bits have center point super-sharp outside cutting edges angle between blades clear cuttings Used drill press produce holes actually cleaner die cuttingno torn edges no lopsided holesjust super-clean cuts Thats Folks have few other things share unfortunately page counter says Im out space hope newcomers hobby will have found something useful material old hands can least say already knew Inspect repair last years models cycle batteries patch holes finish up new project get ready go fly fun Model Aviation REV-UP INVENTORY AVERAGES OVER 9000 PROPSIII IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT VISAJMC Gownian RIC Aircrfi Giant Scale Plans 28% Ultimate Biplane 3200 us 30% Ultimate Biplane 3500 US 33% Smith Mini Biplane 3500 US 33% Eztra 230 available.. 3500 US prices include shipping handling FIq Whilt Bowman H/C Aircraft DeSign 41212 #3Rd Yarrow BC Fiberglass CowlsCanada VOX 2A0 Wheel Pants Gear Etc AvailablePh 604 823-4127 Send $2it tsr complete cataingueFax 6041 823-4449
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 104
DB Mathews STUFF IN USE hope last flying season great everyone know certainly flew fill midst flying several new techniques least have developed some new products tried Furthermore Ive snooped around bit found some good ideas others using column will centered subjects Some may old hat modelers others may find something new useful AMA does endorse products nor print product reviews its publications good policy opinion avoids possible questions concerning objectivity fairness other organizations belong endorses products unfortunately also accepts monetary contributions its research arm same manufacturers products tests Need say policy makes endorsements suspect Therefore following strictly personal opinions way imply AMA endorsement have no financial interest products nor receive compensation manufacturers simply unbiased reports Trim stripes Trim tape adds considerably attractiveness models Unfortunately great care used its application clear epoxy painted seams exhaust residues will eventually loosen materiai year changed approaches have much better luck keeping trim oneven directly behind muffler photo model taken after nearly 100 flights can see decorations still look pretty darn good trim UltraCote Plus stripes cut using Custom Cutter RD3 Box 167A Chester VT 05143 positioned using water mixed small amount dishwasher detergent sprayed covering Once alignment satisfactory excess water squeegeed out using scraps baisa sheet Since UltraCote Plus sticky stays place nicely during phase After drying overnight stripes seaied using Coverite iron low heat has advantage closely regulated temperatures iron set below shrinking temperature UltraCote Plus just enough activate adhesive Custom Cutter works well once technique mastered key seems taping starting edge very tightly against drum pulling material tight wound taping top edge down firmly materiai tight resulting slippage makes nearly impossible cut straight strips outside edge must trued until cuts go through ail layers first few cuts will usable negative otherwise excellent technique stripes will bend around corners well trim tape could reason trim tape comes loose Once applied way trim seems almost totaily immune exhaust-spray seepage Unfortunately vinyl graphics shown beginning peel spite K&B Super Poxy clear edges Mufflers common phone call overhear hobby shops replacement mufflers gather Im aione having things vibrate loose flight years aftermarket mufflers JTec have included strap obviously reason Unfortunately ail original aftermarket mufflers have straps Ive tried tying muffler engine CL leadout cable just pain wire very poor success wire invariably breaks before wise up muffler having come loose illustrated muffler strap purchased appliance store muffler strap made clothes dryer exhaust pipe clamp Deans stub antenna John Walkers airplane Flown used hold things together big-banger engines year glitches loss range May1995 101 Big Bingo shows UltraCote Plus trim stripes made Custom Cutter No peel affer 100 flights intended tightening exhaust pipes clothes driers Several sizes diameters available muffler drilled tapped 6-32 bolts locknuts muffler screws coated high temp Loctite face-to-face joint coated high-temp RTV havent lost muffler year Regardless engine size strap certainly less expensive new muffler mention frustration hunting weeds old hitting someone something Dimensional Balsa uses balsa strip commercially available just fine however nature cutting milling process requires medium-to-heavy densities balsa situation balsa lighter weight unavailable dimensions required balsa stripper very useful have used stripper Master Airscrew several years great success can set very accurately follows sheet well simply put quality product Glue Sticks Remember age-old technique cutting part outline plans sticking itto wood rubber cement Well much better certainly less messy way ordinary glue sticks available almost office supply craft store will apply coating adhesive sticks well peels off easily glue also water-soluble use Ross Stik Id suspect almost brand will work well Its Amps tried starting big SuperTigres Sullivan Dynatron using two six-amp lead-acid batteries commonly found field boxes Although gave 24 volts system wouldnt turn engine over Remembering college physics dawned volts alone arent what gets work done its also amps trip neighborhood discount store led purchase garden-tractor battery relatively small size neat carrying handle 365 amps battery costless $25 will turn over big Tigres ease battery capacity rarely requires charging does same charger used ordinary 12-volt lead-acid units will work just takes havent tried Dynatron Quadra 42 Zenoah G-38 see no reason would work equally well since compression ratios lower smaller regular starters use will benefit added amperage Id limit run times avoid overheating Just prove point watch power-panel meter apply starter engine glow clip Obviously six amps marginal Need Truck As Ive commented past strange times cars get smaller models get bigger can look around parking lot IMAA fly-in wonder what Chrysler sells other minivansthey over place So conclusion must have van fly big birds well necessarily Dennis Brooke Kansas City uses roof rack Vega wagon haul Byron P-Si very successfully can look photo speculate what reaction must oncoming traffic Dennis says sure gets lots smiles waves Braces Im quite sure dont find necessary use tail braces smaller models absolutely essential big ones speculate added stresses seen associated much larger volumes air moving across empennage Consider 102 Model Aviation il brace technique using stock hardware create strong adjustable units Text has details Roundup A discarded speaker magnet can used gather nuts bolts building surface Forstner bit drill press sample holes drilled Life Ply Very clean cutsno torn edges lopsided holes Huge P-51 strapped onto roof Dennis Brookes Vega station wagon Says gets lots smiles waves SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM STOCK PARTS AVAILABLE COMPETITION ACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OF TUBING THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STIlT SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 114 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $395 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS much turbulent air generated 18 x 10 prop bya 10x6 have twice observed models reason other have broken tail brace flight suddenly exhibited really wild flutter observed prior breakage John Riggs John Walker have evolved over models simple-to install strong easily maintained tail-brace system now use 4-40 threaded pushrods screw devises end solder links other snapped large nylon landing-gear retainer straps Sig SH-709 equivalent turn bolted through hard points usually 3/ /2 dowel sections CyAed drilled holes stab fin provides adjustable setup may tuned above below inevitable harmonic vibrations Notice use jam nuts plastic sleeves ends requirement safety IMAA events darn good idea Stub Antenna Several us have using rubber ducky antenna transmitters five years now problem Ive become used actually forget extend old-style antenna other transmitters advantages selfevident Ill get So about stub antenna receiver end used car boat people John Walker has using Deans whip antenna frequently flown sport models year no glitches loss range advantage also pretty obvious no wire dangling has hidden inside model John did mount another setup whip directly behind engine recommended Apparently metal engine masked whip certain attitudes Mounted behind wing works just fine Keep cool no question heat adversely affects storage CyA Left out heat shop field box quickly polymerize become useless suspect before crystallization occurs physical properties adversely affected reducing integrity joints made old CyA store extra CyA household freezer tightly sealed inside plastic bag Ive stored some long year no observable changes must careful wipe moisture exterior bottle after defrosts before opening Moisture deadly enemy adhesives Storing photographic film refrigerator also well worthwhile As much additional year can added expiration date carton using technique Staying cool Tired mess inconvenience crushed ice cooler take flying field better way Refreezable material inside flat 7 x 11/2 x 6/4 bard plastic container can stored freezer compartment refrigerator its time go flying fill ice chest favorite beverage drop two containers Im using Blue Ice Rubbermaid other similar materials available gel inside container freezes rock hard about eight hours can cycled over over always ready keep drinks ice-cold moisture cans bottles no leftover water ice mess dispose returns home Sure superior filling chest ice-maker scattering cubes over kitchen floor Its Attractive old modeling Ive seen mentioned bow-to columns years magnet such otherwise useless speaker greatest thing since sliced bread quickly gathering up inevitable loose T-pins nuts bolts other metallic items scattered over building board run old speaker magnet around surface nothing better pick off metal hardware return proper compartment plastic storage file What As scratch-builders painfully aware cutting holes balsa Lite Ply drill hole saw always turns out ugly woods obviously too soft cut cleanly hole half cut half torn Alex Bouknight s Megna 25 construction article RCM mentions cutting holes wing-joiner tubing Forstner bit being woodworker never heard visiting master craftsman Mel Wiggers fly-in mentioned difficulty cutting clean l/16 holes Lite Ply ribs Mel immediately mentioned Forstner bits perfect solution could locate local supplier tool Mel kindly called source knew sent catalog Woodworkers Supply 1108 North Glenn Road Casper WY 82601 has Forstner bits 1/16 increments up 31/s inches well lots other useful modeler-type tools 31s-shaft bits have center point super-sharp outside cutting edges angle between blades clear cuttings Used drill press produce holes actually cleaner die cuttingno torn edges no lopsided holesjust super-clean cuts Thats Folks have few other things share unfortunately page counter says Im out space hope newcomers hobby will have found something useful material old hands can least say already knew Inspect repair last years models cycle batteries patch holes finish up new project get ready go fly fun Model Aviation REV-UP INVENTORY AVERAGES OVER 9000 PROPSIII IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT VISAJMC Gownian RIC Aircrfi Giant Scale Plans 28% Ultimate Biplane 3200 us 30% Ultimate Biplane 3500 US 33% Smith Mini Biplane 3500 US 33% Eztra 230 available.. 3500 US prices include shipping handling FIq Whilt Bowman H/C Aircraft DeSign 41212 #3Rd Yarrow BC Fiberglass CowlsCanada VOX 2A0 Wheel Pants Gear Etc AvailablePh 604 823-4127 Send $2it tsr complete cataingueFax 6041 823-4449
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
Page Numbers: 101, 102, 104
DB Mathews STUFF IN USE hope last flying season great everyone know certainly flew fill midst flying several new techniques least have developed some new products tried Furthermore Ive snooped around bit found some good ideas others using column will centered subjects Some may old hat modelers others may find something new useful AMA does endorse products nor print product reviews its publications good policy opinion avoids possible questions concerning objectivity fairness other organizations belong endorses products unfortunately also accepts monetary contributions its research arm same manufacturers products tests Need say policy makes endorsements suspect Therefore following strictly personal opinions way imply AMA endorsement have no financial interest products nor receive compensation manufacturers simply unbiased reports Trim stripes Trim tape adds considerably attractiveness models Unfortunately great care used its application clear epoxy painted seams exhaust residues will eventually loosen materiai year changed approaches have much better luck keeping trim oneven directly behind muffler photo model taken after nearly 100 flights can see decorations still look pretty darn good trim UltraCote Plus stripes cut using Custom Cutter RD3 Box 167A Chester VT 05143 positioned using water mixed small amount dishwasher detergent sprayed covering Once alignment satisfactory excess water squeegeed out using scraps baisa sheet Since UltraCote Plus sticky stays place nicely during phase After drying overnight stripes seaied using Coverite iron low heat has advantage closely regulated temperatures iron set below shrinking temperature UltraCote Plus just enough activate adhesive Custom Cutter works well once technique mastered key seems taping starting edge very tightly against drum pulling material tight wound taping top edge down firmly materiai tight resulting slippage makes nearly impossible cut straight strips outside edge must trued until cuts go through ail layers first few cuts will usable negative otherwise excellent technique stripes will bend around corners well trim tape could reason trim tape comes loose Once applied way trim seems almost totaily immune exhaust-spray seepage Unfortunately vinyl graphics shown beginning peel spite K&B Super Poxy clear edges Mufflers common phone call overhear hobby shops replacement mufflers gather Im aione having things vibrate loose flight years aftermarket mufflers JTec have included strap obviously reason Unfortunately ail original aftermarket mufflers have straps Ive tried tying muffler engine CL leadout cable just pain wire very poor success wire invariably breaks before wise up muffler having come loose illustrated muffler strap purchased appliance store muffler strap made clothes dryer exhaust pipe clamp Deans stub antenna John Walkers airplane Flown used hold things together big-banger engines year glitches loss range May1995 101 Big Bingo shows UltraCote Plus trim stripes made Custom Cutter No peel affer 100 flights intended tightening exhaust pipes clothes driers Several sizes diameters available muffler drilled tapped 6-32 bolts locknuts muffler screws coated high temp Loctite face-to-face joint coated high-temp RTV havent lost muffler year Regardless engine size strap certainly less expensive new muffler mention frustration hunting weeds old hitting someone something Dimensional Balsa uses balsa strip commercially available just fine however nature cutting milling process requires medium-to-heavy densities balsa situation balsa lighter weight unavailable dimensions required balsa stripper very useful have used stripper Master Airscrew several years great success can set very accurately follows sheet well simply put quality product Glue Sticks Remember age-old technique cutting part outline plans sticking itto wood rubber cement Well much better certainly less messy way ordinary glue sticks available almost office supply craft store will apply coating adhesive sticks well peels off easily glue also water-soluble use Ross Stik Id suspect almost brand will work well Its Amps tried starting big SuperTigres Sullivan Dynatron using two six-amp lead-acid batteries commonly found field boxes Although gave 24 volts system wouldnt turn engine over Remembering college physics dawned volts alone arent what gets work done its also amps trip neighborhood discount store led purchase garden-tractor battery relatively small size neat carrying handle 365 amps battery costless $25 will turn over big Tigres ease battery capacity rarely requires charging does same charger used ordinary 12-volt lead-acid units will work just takes havent tried Dynatron Quadra 42 Zenoah G-38 see no reason would work equally well since compression ratios lower smaller regular starters use will benefit added amperage Id limit run times avoid overheating Just prove point watch power-panel meter apply starter engine glow clip Obviously six amps marginal Need Truck As Ive commented past strange times cars get smaller models get bigger can look around parking lot IMAA fly-in wonder what Chrysler sells other minivansthey over place So conclusion must have van fly big birds well necessarily Dennis Brooke Kansas City uses roof rack Vega wagon haul Byron P-Si very successfully can look photo speculate what reaction must oncoming traffic Dennis says sure gets lots smiles waves Braces Im quite sure dont find necessary use tail braces smaller models absolutely essential big ones speculate added stresses seen associated much larger volumes air moving across empennage Consider 102 Model Aviation il brace technique using stock hardware create strong adjustable units Text has details Roundup A discarded speaker magnet can used gather nuts bolts building surface Forstner bit drill press sample holes drilled Life Ply Very clean cutsno torn edges lopsided holes Huge P-51 strapped onto roof Dennis Brookes Vega station wagon Says gets lots smiles waves SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM STOCK PARTS AVAILABLE COMPETITION ACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OF TUBING THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STIlT SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 114 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $395 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS much turbulent air generated 18 x 10 prop bya 10x6 have twice observed models reason other have broken tail brace flight suddenly exhibited really wild flutter observed prior breakage John Riggs John Walker have evolved over models simple-to install strong easily maintained tail-brace system now use 4-40 threaded pushrods screw devises end solder links other snapped large nylon landing-gear retainer straps Sig SH-709 equivalent turn bolted through hard points usually 3/ /2 dowel sections CyAed drilled holes stab fin provides adjustable setup may tuned above below inevitable harmonic vibrations Notice use jam nuts plastic sleeves ends requirement safety IMAA events darn good idea Stub Antenna Several us have using rubber ducky antenna transmitters five years now problem Ive become used actually forget extend old-style antenna other transmitters advantages selfevident Ill get So about stub antenna receiver end used car boat people John Walker has using Deans whip antenna frequently flown sport models year no glitches loss range advantage also pretty obvious no wire dangling has hidden inside model John did mount another setup whip directly behind engine recommended Apparently metal engine masked whip certain attitudes Mounted behind wing works just fine Keep cool no question heat adversely affects storage CyA Left out heat shop field box quickly polymerize become useless suspect before crystallization occurs physical properties adversely affected reducing integrity joints made old CyA store extra CyA household freezer tightly sealed inside plastic bag Ive stored some long year no observable changes must careful wipe moisture exterior bottle after defrosts before opening Moisture deadly enemy adhesives Storing photographic film refrigerator also well worthwhile As much additional year can added expiration date carton using technique Staying cool Tired mess inconvenience crushed ice cooler take flying field better way Refreezable material inside flat 7 x 11/2 x 6/4 bard plastic container can stored freezer compartment refrigerator its time go flying fill ice chest favorite beverage drop two containers Im using Blue Ice Rubbermaid other similar materials available gel inside container freezes rock hard about eight hours can cycled over over always ready keep drinks ice-cold moisture cans bottles no leftover water ice mess dispose returns home Sure superior filling chest ice-maker scattering cubes over kitchen floor Its Attractive old modeling Ive seen mentioned bow-to columns years magnet such otherwise useless speaker greatest thing since sliced bread quickly gathering up inevitable loose T-pins nuts bolts other metallic items scattered over building board run old speaker magnet around surface nothing better pick off metal hardware return proper compartment plastic storage file What As scratch-builders painfully aware cutting holes balsa Lite Ply drill hole saw always turns out ugly woods obviously too soft cut cleanly hole half cut half torn Alex Bouknight s Megna 25 construction article RCM mentions cutting holes wing-joiner tubing Forstner bit being woodworker never heard visiting master craftsman Mel Wiggers fly-in mentioned difficulty cutting clean l/16 holes Lite Ply ribs Mel immediately mentioned Forstner bits perfect solution could locate local supplier tool Mel kindly called source knew sent catalog Woodworkers Supply 1108 North Glenn Road Casper WY 82601 has Forstner bits 1/16 increments up 31/s inches well lots other useful modeler-type tools 31s-shaft bits have center point super-sharp outside cutting edges angle between blades clear cuttings Used drill press produce holes actually cleaner die cuttingno torn edges no lopsided holesjust super-clean cuts Thats Folks have few other things share unfortunately page counter says Im out space hope newcomers hobby will have found something useful material old hands can least say already knew Inspect repair last years models cycle batteries patch holes finish up new project get ready go fly fun Model Aviation REV-UP INVENTORY AVERAGES OVER 9000 PROPSIII IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT VISAJMC Gownian RIC Aircrfi Giant Scale Plans 28% Ultimate Biplane 3200 us 30% Ultimate Biplane 3500 US 33% Smith Mini Biplane 3500 US 33% Eztra 230 available.. 3500 US prices include shipping handling FIq Whilt Bowman H/C Aircraft DeSign 41212 #3Rd Yarrow BC Fiberglass CowlsCanada VOX 2A0 Wheel Pants Gear Etc AvailablePh 604 823-4127 Send $2it tsr complete cataingueFax 6041 823-4449