78 MODEL AVIATION
Focal Point
Clark Sutton (1023 Fairview Dr., Toms River NJ 08753) scratchbuilt
this Mini Mini-Max with Herb Wasserbach’s help.
Dick Allen created the plans for Clark’s model, which is a 27%
sport-scale version of the 1100F ultralight mini-MAX kitplane by JDT
Mini-MAX of Nappanee, Indiana.
As does the full-scale version, the model offers the most flying
pleasure for a minimal cost.
The Mini Mini-Max spans 80 inches and is 56 inches in length.
Power is a Saito .91 four-stroke engine controlled by a Futaba
SkySport six-channel radio.
Mini Mini-Max
Miles Leisure (4507 Linden Ln., Anderson IN 46011) built this
Fokker Dr.I from a Great Planes ARF kit.
The model spans 60 inches. Power is provided by a SuperTigre G-
75 engine, and guidance is assisted by a Futaba Super 7 radio.
The MonoKote finish looks authentic if the observer takes into
account that Fokker originally finished the aircraft in glossy paint; it
didn’t take but a few missions for the full-scale fighters to get dull and
dirty. Miles’s Dr.I looks new from the factory.
The aircraft flies well and is easy to take off with as long as the
pilot “guns” the throttle, blasting air over the rudder to make it quickly
effective. The model leaves the ground in just a few feet.
Tom Wolf (566 Windsor Ave., Goleta CA 93177; E-mail:
[email protected]) scratch-built this Boeing 314 from plans that
were generated from a Boeing three-view drawing. The project was
completed in 13 months.
The 1/16-scale model spans 114 inches and is powered by four
O.S. FS-52 four-stroke engines. It is constructed from built-up, fully
sheeted wing and tail surfaces. The fuselage and sponsons are made
from foam, with epoxy over fiberglass for strength.
“I was looking for a flying boat project,” wrote Tom. “I was
immediately attracted to the [Clipper]. I thought it would make a
very nice looking model and it would be fairly unique.”
K. Wilson (Box 2561, San Rafael CA 94912) built this World War
II F6F Hellcat—the Zero Killer—from a China Model Products ARF.
The Hellcat came with a painted and detailed fiberglass fuselage and
cowling. The fully sheeted wing spans 70 inches, and the tail surfaces
were painted to match the fuselage.
The Zero Killer is powered by a Saito 1.00 four-stroke engine that
K. mounted inverted. The model can be equipped with either fixed gear
or retracts that can swing back and rotate identical to those on the fullscale
warbird.
“Nikko and Chloe [shown] love to watch the Hellcat fly, but
especially love to watch the landings,” wrote K.
The Zero Killer
Boeing 314 Clipper
Factory-New Fokker
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Norman Kelly (Nuevo CA; [email protected]) built this
Super Condor from Cleveland plans.
Originally designed as a two-line glider, it spans 84 inches and
weighs 7.8 ounces with the radio gear Norman added to suit the
conversion. The covering is Japanese tissue for lightness and strength.
Only a two-channel system is needed for guidance.
Although this design is no longer legal for AMA FF competition,
Norman believed that it was so good it deserved to be shared by the RC
community.
“The RC enables me to circle the takeoff point, and sometimes
catch a thermal,” wrote Norman. “Even without a thermal, you can get
a pretty good flight as the plane is very slow with a shallow glide path.”
Richard Matthias (1619 N. Teakwood Dr., Stevensville MI 49127;
E-mail: [email protected]) scratch-built his Parakeet from
plans that accompanied the 1987 MA construction feature by the late
Dave Robelen.
The Parakeet has a wingspan of 42 inches and a length of 34 inches.
It has no ailerons and weighs slightly more than 3 pounds. A vintage
Enya .19 model 4005 engine turns the 9 x 4 Top Flite propeller. The
wings are covered with MonoKote, and the fuselage and tail feathers are
painted.
“This is a sweet flying, well-mannered airplane,” wrote Richard.
“The female pilot figure was insisted on by my wife, two daughters, and
three granddaughters!”
Parakeet
Super Condor
Peter Carr (329 Little Ave., Ridgway PA 15853) built this scaledup
model from a Northeast Sailplane Products kit.
The original kit had a wingspan of 100 inches, which Peter
enlarged to 144 inches. The sailplane features all-wood construction
with 3/32 sheeting, balsa ribs, and a composite spar. Peter uses a Futaba
9VAP radio on channel 08 in the 6-meter amateur radio band.
The area under the wing is designed to carry either batteries for the
League of Silent Flight’s (LSF’s) eight-hour task or a Don Clark
Thermal Sniffler for the LSF 10K Goal and Return task.
This photo was taken at the annual Soar-for-Fun event held
November 3, 2007, in Cumberland, Maryland.
Kestrel Sailplane
Focal Point
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Proud of your latest building/flying effort? Share it with MA’s readers!
Send us a glossy color print or digital photo on CD-ROM (minimum 300
ppi) with an appropriate description of the model, and we will publish or
post the best submissions.
No E-mailed photos, laser copies, or photocopies will be accepted.
Restrict content to the model with or without the owner/builder.
Inappropriate photos will not be published.
Supply your full address (and E-mail address if available) so that
interested parties may contact you directly. Send all submissions to MA
Editor Michael Ramsey at 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302, Attn:
Focal Point. Because of this section’s popularity, it may be several
months before your model is featured.
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78 MODEL AVIATION
Focal Point
Clark Sutton (1023 Fairview Dr., Toms River NJ 08753) scratchbuilt
this Mini Mini-Max with Herb Wasserbach’s help.
Dick Allen created the plans for Clark’s model, which is a 27%
sport-scale version of the 1100F ultralight mini-MAX kitplane by JDT
Mini-MAX of Nappanee, Indiana.
As does the full-scale version, the model offers the most flying
pleasure for a minimal cost.
The Mini Mini-Max spans 80 inches and is 56 inches in length.
Power is a Saito .91 four-stroke engine controlled by a Futaba
SkySport six-channel radio.
Mini Mini-Max
Miles Leisure (4507 Linden Ln., Anderson IN 46011) built this
Fokker Dr.I from a Great Planes ARF kit.
The model spans 60 inches. Power is provided by a SuperTigre G-
75 engine, and guidance is assisted by a Futaba Super 7 radio.
The MonoKote finish looks authentic if the observer takes into
account that Fokker originally finished the aircraft in glossy paint; it
didn’t take but a few missions for the full-scale fighters to get dull and
dirty. Miles’s Dr.I looks new from the factory.
The aircraft flies well and is easy to take off with as long as the
pilot “guns” the throttle, blasting air over the rudder to make it quickly
effective. The model leaves the ground in just a few feet.
Tom Wolf (566 Windsor Ave., Goleta CA 93177; E-mail:
[email protected]) scratch-built this Boeing 314 from plans that
were generated from a Boeing three-view drawing. The project was
completed in 13 months.
The 1/16-scale model spans 114 inches and is powered by four
O.S. FS-52 four-stroke engines. It is constructed from built-up, fully
sheeted wing and tail surfaces. The fuselage and sponsons are made
from foam, with epoxy over fiberglass for strength.
“I was looking for a flying boat project,” wrote Tom. “I was
immediately attracted to the [Clipper]. I thought it would make a
very nice looking model and it would be fairly unique.”
K. Wilson (Box 2561, San Rafael CA 94912) built this World War
II F6F Hellcat—the Zero Killer—from a China Model Products ARF.
The Hellcat came with a painted and detailed fiberglass fuselage and
cowling. The fully sheeted wing spans 70 inches, and the tail surfaces
were painted to match the fuselage.
The Zero Killer is powered by a Saito 1.00 four-stroke engine that
K. mounted inverted. The model can be equipped with either fixed gear
or retracts that can swing back and rotate identical to those on the fullscale
warbird.
“Nikko and Chloe [shown] love to watch the Hellcat fly, but
especially love to watch the landings,” wrote K.
The Zero Killer
Boeing 314 Clipper
Factory-New Fokker
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Norman Kelly (Nuevo CA; [email protected]) built this
Super Condor from Cleveland plans.
Originally designed as a two-line glider, it spans 84 inches and
weighs 7.8 ounces with the radio gear Norman added to suit the
conversion. The covering is Japanese tissue for lightness and strength.
Only a two-channel system is needed for guidance.
Although this design is no longer legal for AMA FF competition,
Norman believed that it was so good it deserved to be shared by the RC
community.
“The RC enables me to circle the takeoff point, and sometimes
catch a thermal,” wrote Norman. “Even without a thermal, you can get
a pretty good flight as the plane is very slow with a shallow glide path.”
Richard Matthias (1619 N. Teakwood Dr., Stevensville MI 49127;
E-mail: [email protected]) scratch-built his Parakeet from
plans that accompanied the 1987 MA construction feature by the late
Dave Robelen.
The Parakeet has a wingspan of 42 inches and a length of 34 inches.
It has no ailerons and weighs slightly more than 3 pounds. A vintage
Enya .19 model 4005 engine turns the 9 x 4 Top Flite propeller. The
wings are covered with MonoKote, and the fuselage and tail feathers are
painted.
“This is a sweet flying, well-mannered airplane,” wrote Richard.
“The female pilot figure was insisted on by my wife, two daughters, and
three granddaughters!”
Parakeet
Super Condor
Peter Carr (329 Little Ave., Ridgway PA 15853) built this scaledup
model from a Northeast Sailplane Products kit.
The original kit had a wingspan of 100 inches, which Peter
enlarged to 144 inches. The sailplane features all-wood construction
with 3/32 sheeting, balsa ribs, and a composite spar. Peter uses a Futaba
9VAP radio on channel 08 in the 6-meter amateur radio band.
The area under the wing is designed to carry either batteries for the
League of Silent Flight’s (LSF’s) eight-hour task or a Don Clark
Thermal Sniffler for the LSF 10K Goal and Return task.
This photo was taken at the annual Soar-for-Fun event held
November 3, 2007, in Cumberland, Maryland.
Kestrel Sailplane
Focal Point
Submission Information and Guidelines
Proud of your latest building/flying effort? Share it with MA’s readers!
Send us a glossy color print or digital photo on CD-ROM (minimum 300
ppi) with an appropriate description of the model, and we will publish or
post the best submissions.
No E-mailed photos, laser copies, or photocopies will be accepted.
Restrict content to the model with or without the owner/builder.
Inappropriate photos will not be published.
Supply your full address (and E-mail address if available) so that
interested parties may contact you directly. Send all submissions to MA
Editor Michael Ramsey at 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302, Attn:
Focal Point. Because of this section’s popularity, it may be several
months before your model is featured.
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