Edition: Model Aviation - 2003/12
Page Numbers: 10,11,12,13

10 MODEL AVIATION
Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302
Focal Point
First Almost Ready-to-Fly
H.L. Waters (Route 1, Box 225, Stratford OK 74820) decided
that after 45 years of building model airplanes, he should try an
ARF. He chose this Great Planes Ju-87 Stuka as his first, and it
“went together beautifully.”
The Stuka is powered by a Saito FA-91S and has a Futaba UAF
radio for guidance.
“The 70-inch wingspan makes it large enough to be seen easily
and small enough to handle well,” wrote H.L.
Profile Piaggio
AMA District VI Vice President Charlie Bauer (4944 N. Orange
Ave., Norridge IL 60706; E-mail: [email protected]) is shown with his
Control Line Profile Scale Piaggio.
He got the data from the manufacturer in Italy and built the 6-
pound model to scale, except for the profile fuselage. Power is from
two Thunder Tiger engines with electric throttle control.
Mitchell Heller photo.
Long-Term Black Widow
Ted Stickler (7628 Captain’s Harbor Dr. #405, Bokeelia FL
33922) built this ominous-looking 1⁄8-scale P-61 Black Widow from
Don Smith plans. It spans 99 inches and weighs 30 pounds.
The model is finished with PPG automotive acrylic lacquer. Two
Webra 1.20 engines are used for power, and the P-61 is equipped
with operating flaps and retractable landing gear.
“The project took several years to complete,” wrote Ted.
Colorful Aero Sport
Jim Cosmillo (545 Escobar Ave. N.W., Palm Bay FL 32907) is
shown with his colorful model of the PJ 295 Aero Sport. It weighs
29 pounds and reportedly flies great!
A Zenoah GT-80 twin engine powers the model, which is fitted
with a B&B smoke system. The finish is PPG base coat/clear coat.
Jim owns a body shop, so it is no wonder that his model is so well
finished!
Don Shulman photo.
December 2003 11
Orion Explorer
This is Fred W. Mulholland’s (15410 Stonecreek Ln., Tampa FL
33613) rendition of the Lockheed Orion/Explorer seaplane.
It is a model of the aircraft in which Wiley Post and Will Rogers
met their deaths near Barrow, Alaska, in 1935. Power is provided by
an O.S. 91 Surpass four-stroke.
“I scratch-built it from 6-inch three-views scaled to 6 feet,” wrote
Fred. “It flies well, and the taxi on-step is a joy to see; very
realistic!”
RCM Hobo
Winfred R. Kausch (416 Kellogg Dr., Luling LA 70070) built
this Hobo biplane from plans obtained from an old Radio Control
Modeler magazine. It spans 50 inches and weighs approximately 4
pounds.
The only change Win made from the plans was to add ailerons,
each with its own servo. Power is provided by a GMS 2000 .47
engine. His wife Marge designed the MonoKote trim scheme.
“The Hobo flies very nicely with no bad habits,” wrote Win.
Giant Stinger
Ray Shroba (101 Pioneer Dr., Minooka IL 60447; E-mail:
[email protected]) built this custom giant LanierRC Stinger using no
plastic parts. The turtledeck, tank cover, and combination wing
cover/cockpit area were built up using 1⁄32 birch plywood.
A Zenoah G-62 engine powers the 22-pound model. The
covering is a combination of MonoKote and UltraCote.
“It flies great, and required only one click of left aileron trim,”
wrote Ray.
Fun Aero S.E.5a
Carl Schurenberg (7678 Oceola Ln., West Chester OH 45069; Email:
[email protected]) sent this photo of his 1⁄4-scale S.E.5a that
was built from a Fun Aero kit.
“The laser cutting made the kit easy to assemble and permitted
complex details such as the scale radiator,” he wrote.
Carl’s model was finished to replicate the S.E.5a that Lieutenant
Franklin of the famous 56 Squadron flew in 1917. It features a
Zenoah G-38 engine and is covered with Solartex. The graphics are
by Roger.
12 MODEL AVIATION
Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302
Focal Point
Attention-Getter
Tommy Williams (10563 Crooked Branch Ct., Manassas VA
20112; E-mail: [email protected]) built this Aeromaster from a
Great Planes kit.
He covered the model with Coverite Fabric with rib stitching and
pinked tape. It is powered by a Saito five-cylinder radial engine
swinging a 20 x 8 propeller and is fitted with a smoke system.
“It is a very predictable and enjoyable-flying airplane, and the
sound and smoke does get the attention,” wrote Tommy.
Electric Taube 40
Greg Covey (376 Hemingway Dr., Rochester NY 14620; E-mail:
[email protected]) converted this Balsa USA Taube to
electric power using a $20 Kyosho Endoplasma Radio Control car
motor, a $15 Great Planes GD-600 gearbox, and a black Master
Airscrew 11 x 7.5 propeller.
The model uses 10 cells of 3000RC NiMH. It weighs 5 pounds
and has a wingspan of 62 inches.
“It has plenty of takeoff power and flies at half throttle for 10
minutes,” wrote Carl.
Modified Ascender Canard
Chuck Bennett (669 Baker St., Mount Gilead OH 43338; E-mail:
[email protected]) built this Bill Winter/John Hunton-designed
Ascender canard from Model Aviation plans and modified it to use a
built-up balsa wing in place of the original’s foam-core wing.
An O.S. .46 LA engine swinging an APC 11 x 6 propeller powers
the 7-pound model. Control is provided by a Futaba four-channel
FM radio.
According to Chuck, it “could use a little more power—I’m
working on it.”
Replica Pulitzer Trophy Winner
Gerald Bunn (302 Royale Dr., Baltimore MD 21226; E-mail:
[email protected]) submitted this photo of his model of the
Curtiss R-6 Army air racer that won the Pulitzer Trophy in 1922.
He scratch-built the R-6 from Paul Matt drawings. It has a
wingspan of 57 inches, weighs 12 pounds, and is powered by a
Thunder Tiger 1.20 two-stroke engine.
“It is not an easy model to fly, requiring careful coordination of
rudder, aileron, and elevator to turn,” wrote Gerald.
December 2003 13
1930s-Style Racer
Harvey Mickelsen (1843 Andover Ln., Lincoln CA 95648; Email:
[email protected]) designed and built this original
racer-style model.
It is powered by an O.S. .40 engine and uses a JR five-channel
radio for guidance. The 4-pound, 11-ounce model has a wingspan of
60 inches and 634 square inches of wing area.
According to Harvey, this is a capable Stunt airplane.
Surprising Camel
Derrick J. Martin (3428 Cove View Blvd., Galveston TX 77554;
E-mail: [email protected]) built this Sopwith Camel
from a Guillow’s kit.
It spans 28 inches and has an all-up weight of 15.4 ounces. The
model is powered by a Norvel R/C two-stroke engine and guided by
a JR 10X radio with a JR microreceiver. Four Hitec servos are used
to control the throttle, ailerons, elevator, and rudder.
“I was surprised that the model flew so well,” wrote Derrick.
“Three feet was all that was needed to get it airborne.”
Internet Scale
Kenneth Turner (2508 S. Irvington, Tulsa OK 74114; E-mail:
[email protected]) is kneeling next to his Nomad N22.
He scratch-built this model from plans drawn from a three-view
he found on the Internet. It has a 114-inch wingspan, weighs 30
pounds, and is powered by two Homelite 25cc engines. A Futaba
SkySport radio with seven servos handles the guidance.
The N22 is covered with Sig Koverall and finished with brushedon
latex paint.
Camouflaged Zero
Brad Lowery (13678 Lindamere Ln., San Diego CA 92128; Email:
[email protected]) built this rendition of the Japanese Zero
from a Yellow Aircraft kit.
He powers it with a Zenoah G-62 engine and uses a JR 8130
radio for control. It is finished in a camouflage scheme using Nelson
Hobby Specialties paint.
“The full-scale airplane I used to model this Zero can be seen
still flying at The Air Museum Planes of Fame museum in Chino,
California,” wrote Brad.
Proud of your latest building/flying effort? Share it with MA’s
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Send to: Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302;
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Edition: Model Aviation - 2003/12
Page Numbers: 10,11,12,13

10 MODEL AVIATION
Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302
Focal Point
First Almost Ready-to-Fly
H.L. Waters (Route 1, Box 225, Stratford OK 74820) decided
that after 45 years of building model airplanes, he should try an
ARF. He chose this Great Planes Ju-87 Stuka as his first, and it
“went together beautifully.”
The Stuka is powered by a Saito FA-91S and has a Futaba UAF
radio for guidance.
“The 70-inch wingspan makes it large enough to be seen easily
and small enough to handle well,” wrote H.L.
Profile Piaggio
AMA District VI Vice President Charlie Bauer (4944 N. Orange
Ave., Norridge IL 60706; E-mail: [email protected]) is shown with his
Control Line Profile Scale Piaggio.
He got the data from the manufacturer in Italy and built the 6-
pound model to scale, except for the profile fuselage. Power is from
two Thunder Tiger engines with electric throttle control.
Mitchell Heller photo.
Long-Term Black Widow
Ted Stickler (7628 Captain’s Harbor Dr. #405, Bokeelia FL
33922) built this ominous-looking 1⁄8-scale P-61 Black Widow from
Don Smith plans. It spans 99 inches and weighs 30 pounds.
The model is finished with PPG automotive acrylic lacquer. Two
Webra 1.20 engines are used for power, and the P-61 is equipped
with operating flaps and retractable landing gear.
“The project took several years to complete,” wrote Ted.
Colorful Aero Sport
Jim Cosmillo (545 Escobar Ave. N.W., Palm Bay FL 32907) is
shown with his colorful model of the PJ 295 Aero Sport. It weighs
29 pounds and reportedly flies great!
A Zenoah GT-80 twin engine powers the model, which is fitted
with a B&B smoke system. The finish is PPG base coat/clear coat.
Jim owns a body shop, so it is no wonder that his model is so well
finished!
Don Shulman photo.
December 2003 11
Orion Explorer
This is Fred W. Mulholland’s (15410 Stonecreek Ln., Tampa FL
33613) rendition of the Lockheed Orion/Explorer seaplane.
It is a model of the aircraft in which Wiley Post and Will Rogers
met their deaths near Barrow, Alaska, in 1935. Power is provided by
an O.S. 91 Surpass four-stroke.
“I scratch-built it from 6-inch three-views scaled to 6 feet,” wrote
Fred. “It flies well, and the taxi on-step is a joy to see; very
realistic!”
RCM Hobo
Winfred R. Kausch (416 Kellogg Dr., Luling LA 70070) built
this Hobo biplane from plans obtained from an old Radio Control
Modeler magazine. It spans 50 inches and weighs approximately 4
pounds.
The only change Win made from the plans was to add ailerons,
each with its own servo. Power is provided by a GMS 2000 .47
engine. His wife Marge designed the MonoKote trim scheme.
“The Hobo flies very nicely with no bad habits,” wrote Win.
Giant Stinger
Ray Shroba (101 Pioneer Dr., Minooka IL 60447; E-mail:
[email protected]) built this custom giant LanierRC Stinger using no
plastic parts. The turtledeck, tank cover, and combination wing
cover/cockpit area were built up using 1⁄32 birch plywood.
A Zenoah G-62 engine powers the 22-pound model. The
covering is a combination of MonoKote and UltraCote.
“It flies great, and required only one click of left aileron trim,”
wrote Ray.
Fun Aero S.E.5a
Carl Schurenberg (7678 Oceola Ln., West Chester OH 45069; Email:
[email protected]) sent this photo of his 1⁄4-scale S.E.5a that
was built from a Fun Aero kit.
“The laser cutting made the kit easy to assemble and permitted
complex details such as the scale radiator,” he wrote.
Carl’s model was finished to replicate the S.E.5a that Lieutenant
Franklin of the famous 56 Squadron flew in 1917. It features a
Zenoah G-38 engine and is covered with Solartex. The graphics are
by Roger.
12 MODEL AVIATION
Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302
Focal Point
Attention-Getter
Tommy Williams (10563 Crooked Branch Ct., Manassas VA
20112; E-mail: [email protected]) built this Aeromaster from a
Great Planes kit.
He covered the model with Coverite Fabric with rib stitching and
pinked tape. It is powered by a Saito five-cylinder radial engine
swinging a 20 x 8 propeller and is fitted with a smoke system.
“It is a very predictable and enjoyable-flying airplane, and the
sound and smoke does get the attention,” wrote Tommy.
Electric Taube 40
Greg Covey (376 Hemingway Dr., Rochester NY 14620; E-mail:
[email protected]) converted this Balsa USA Taube to
electric power using a $20 Kyosho Endoplasma Radio Control car
motor, a $15 Great Planes GD-600 gearbox, and a black Master
Airscrew 11 x 7.5 propeller.
The model uses 10 cells of 3000RC NiMH. It weighs 5 pounds
and has a wingspan of 62 inches.
“It has plenty of takeoff power and flies at half throttle for 10
minutes,” wrote Carl.
Modified Ascender Canard
Chuck Bennett (669 Baker St., Mount Gilead OH 43338; E-mail:
[email protected]) built this Bill Winter/John Hunton-designed
Ascender canard from Model Aviation plans and modified it to use a
built-up balsa wing in place of the original’s foam-core wing.
An O.S. .46 LA engine swinging an APC 11 x 6 propeller powers
the 7-pound model. Control is provided by a Futaba four-channel
FM radio.
According to Chuck, it “could use a little more power—I’m
working on it.”
Replica Pulitzer Trophy Winner
Gerald Bunn (302 Royale Dr., Baltimore MD 21226; E-mail:
[email protected]) submitted this photo of his model of the
Curtiss R-6 Army air racer that won the Pulitzer Trophy in 1922.
He scratch-built the R-6 from Paul Matt drawings. It has a
wingspan of 57 inches, weighs 12 pounds, and is powered by a
Thunder Tiger 1.20 two-stroke engine.
“It is not an easy model to fly, requiring careful coordination of
rudder, aileron, and elevator to turn,” wrote Gerald.
December 2003 13
1930s-Style Racer
Harvey Mickelsen (1843 Andover Ln., Lincoln CA 95648; Email:
[email protected]) designed and built this original
racer-style model.
It is powered by an O.S. .40 engine and uses a JR five-channel
radio for guidance. The 4-pound, 11-ounce model has a wingspan of
60 inches and 634 square inches of wing area.
According to Harvey, this is a capable Stunt airplane.
Surprising Camel
Derrick J. Martin (3428 Cove View Blvd., Galveston TX 77554;
E-mail: [email protected]) built this Sopwith Camel
from a Guillow’s kit.
It spans 28 inches and has an all-up weight of 15.4 ounces. The
model is powered by a Norvel R/C two-stroke engine and guided by
a JR 10X radio with a JR microreceiver. Four Hitec servos are used
to control the throttle, ailerons, elevator, and rudder.
“I was surprised that the model flew so well,” wrote Derrick.
“Three feet was all that was needed to get it airborne.”
Internet Scale
Kenneth Turner (2508 S. Irvington, Tulsa OK 74114; E-mail:
[email protected]) is kneeling next to his Nomad N22.
He scratch-built this model from plans drawn from a three-view
he found on the Internet. It has a 114-inch wingspan, weighs 30
pounds, and is powered by two Homelite 25cc engines. A Futaba
SkySport radio with seven servos handles the guidance.
The N22 is covered with Sig Koverall and finished with brushedon
latex paint.
Camouflaged Zero
Brad Lowery (13678 Lindamere Ln., San Diego CA 92128; Email:
[email protected]) built this rendition of the Japanese Zero
from a Yellow Aircraft kit.
He powers it with a Zenoah G-62 engine and uses a JR 8130
radio for control. It is finished in a camouflage scheme using Nelson
Hobby Specialties paint.
“The full-scale airplane I used to model this Zero can be seen
still flying at The Air Museum Planes of Fame museum in Chino,
California,” wrote Brad.
Proud of your latest building/flying effort? Share it with MA’s
readers! Send us a glossy color print (no digital photos under
300 dpi, E-mailed submissions, or photocopies, please), with
appropriate description (no handwritten submissions, please),
and we’ll run the best submissions as space permits.
Please include your full address (including E-mail, if
available) so that interested parties may contact you directly.
Send to: Model Aviation, 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.
Edition: Model Aviation - 2003/12
Page Numbers: 10,11,12,13

10 MODEL AVIATION
Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302
Focal Point
First Almost Ready-to-Fly
H.L. Waters (Route 1, Box 225, Stratford OK 74820) decided
that after 45 years of building model airplanes, he should try an
ARF. He chose this Great Planes Ju-87 Stuka as his first, and it
“went together beautifully.”
The Stuka is powered by a Saito FA-91S and has a Futaba UAF
radio for guidance.
“The 70-inch wingspan makes it large enough to be seen easily
and small enough to handle well,” wrote H.L.
Profile Piaggio
AMA District VI Vice President Charlie Bauer (4944 N. Orange
Ave., Norridge IL 60706; E-mail: [email protected]) is shown with his
Control Line Profile Scale Piaggio.
He got the data from the manufacturer in Italy and built the 6-
pound model to scale, except for the profile fuselage. Power is from
two Thunder Tiger engines with electric throttle control.
Mitchell Heller photo.
Long-Term Black Widow
Ted Stickler (7628 Captain’s Harbor Dr. #405, Bokeelia FL
33922) built this ominous-looking 1⁄8-scale P-61 Black Widow from
Don Smith plans. It spans 99 inches and weighs 30 pounds.
The model is finished with PPG automotive acrylic lacquer. Two
Webra 1.20 engines are used for power, and the P-61 is equipped
with operating flaps and retractable landing gear.
“The project took several years to complete,” wrote Ted.
Colorful Aero Sport
Jim Cosmillo (545 Escobar Ave. N.W., Palm Bay FL 32907) is
shown with his colorful model of the PJ 295 Aero Sport. It weighs
29 pounds and reportedly flies great!
A Zenoah GT-80 twin engine powers the model, which is fitted
with a B&B smoke system. The finish is PPG base coat/clear coat.
Jim owns a body shop, so it is no wonder that his model is so well
finished!
Don Shulman photo.
December 2003 11
Orion Explorer
This is Fred W. Mulholland’s (15410 Stonecreek Ln., Tampa FL
33613) rendition of the Lockheed Orion/Explorer seaplane.
It is a model of the aircraft in which Wiley Post and Will Rogers
met their deaths near Barrow, Alaska, in 1935. Power is provided by
an O.S. 91 Surpass four-stroke.
“I scratch-built it from 6-inch three-views scaled to 6 feet,” wrote
Fred. “It flies well, and the taxi on-step is a joy to see; very
realistic!”
RCM Hobo
Winfred R. Kausch (416 Kellogg Dr., Luling LA 70070) built
this Hobo biplane from plans obtained from an old Radio Control
Modeler magazine. It spans 50 inches and weighs approximately 4
pounds.
The only change Win made from the plans was to add ailerons,
each with its own servo. Power is provided by a GMS 2000 .47
engine. His wife Marge designed the MonoKote trim scheme.
“The Hobo flies very nicely with no bad habits,” wrote Win.
Giant Stinger
Ray Shroba (101 Pioneer Dr., Minooka IL 60447; E-mail:
[email protected]) built this custom giant LanierRC Stinger using no
plastic parts. The turtledeck, tank cover, and combination wing
cover/cockpit area were built up using 1⁄32 birch plywood.
A Zenoah G-62 engine powers the 22-pound model. The
covering is a combination of MonoKote and UltraCote.
“It flies great, and required only one click of left aileron trim,”
wrote Ray.
Fun Aero S.E.5a
Carl Schurenberg (7678 Oceola Ln., West Chester OH 45069; Email:
[email protected]) sent this photo of his 1⁄4-scale S.E.5a that
was built from a Fun Aero kit.
“The laser cutting made the kit easy to assemble and permitted
complex details such as the scale radiator,” he wrote.
Carl’s model was finished to replicate the S.E.5a that Lieutenant
Franklin of the famous 56 Squadron flew in 1917. It features a
Zenoah G-38 engine and is covered with Solartex. The graphics are
by Roger.
12 MODEL AVIATION
Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302
Focal Point
Attention-Getter
Tommy Williams (10563 Crooked Branch Ct., Manassas VA
20112; E-mail: [email protected]) built this Aeromaster from a
Great Planes kit.
He covered the model with Coverite Fabric with rib stitching and
pinked tape. It is powered by a Saito five-cylinder radial engine
swinging a 20 x 8 propeller and is fitted with a smoke system.
“It is a very predictable and enjoyable-flying airplane, and the
sound and smoke does get the attention,” wrote Tommy.
Electric Taube 40
Greg Covey (376 Hemingway Dr., Rochester NY 14620; E-mail:
[email protected]) converted this Balsa USA Taube to
electric power using a $20 Kyosho Endoplasma Radio Control car
motor, a $15 Great Planes GD-600 gearbox, and a black Master
Airscrew 11 x 7.5 propeller.
The model uses 10 cells of 3000RC NiMH. It weighs 5 pounds
and has a wingspan of 62 inches.
“It has plenty of takeoff power and flies at half throttle for 10
minutes,” wrote Carl.
Modified Ascender Canard
Chuck Bennett (669 Baker St., Mount Gilead OH 43338; E-mail:
[email protected]) built this Bill Winter/John Hunton-designed
Ascender canard from Model Aviation plans and modified it to use a
built-up balsa wing in place of the original’s foam-core wing.
An O.S. .46 LA engine swinging an APC 11 x 6 propeller powers
the 7-pound model. Control is provided by a Futaba four-channel
FM radio.
According to Chuck, it “could use a little more power—I’m
working on it.”
Replica Pulitzer Trophy Winner
Gerald Bunn (302 Royale Dr., Baltimore MD 21226; E-mail:
[email protected]) submitted this photo of his model of the
Curtiss R-6 Army air racer that won the Pulitzer Trophy in 1922.
He scratch-built the R-6 from Paul Matt drawings. It has a
wingspan of 57 inches, weighs 12 pounds, and is powered by a
Thunder Tiger 1.20 two-stroke engine.
“It is not an easy model to fly, requiring careful coordination of
rudder, aileron, and elevator to turn,” wrote Gerald.
December 2003 13
1930s-Style Racer
Harvey Mickelsen (1843 Andover Ln., Lincoln CA 95648; Email:
[email protected]) designed and built this original
racer-style model.
It is powered by an O.S. .40 engine and uses a JR five-channel
radio for guidance. The 4-pound, 11-ounce model has a wingspan of
60 inches and 634 square inches of wing area.
According to Harvey, this is a capable Stunt airplane.
Surprising Camel
Derrick J. Martin (3428 Cove View Blvd., Galveston TX 77554;
E-mail: [email protected]) built this Sopwith Camel
from a Guillow’s kit.
It spans 28 inches and has an all-up weight of 15.4 ounces. The
model is powered by a Norvel R/C two-stroke engine and guided by
a JR 10X radio with a JR microreceiver. Four Hitec servos are used
to control the throttle, ailerons, elevator, and rudder.
“I was surprised that the model flew so well,” wrote Derrick.
“Three feet was all that was needed to get it airborne.”
Internet Scale
Kenneth Turner (2508 S. Irvington, Tulsa OK 74114; E-mail:
[email protected]) is kneeling next to his Nomad N22.
He scratch-built this model from plans drawn from a three-view
he found on the Internet. It has a 114-inch wingspan, weighs 30
pounds, and is powered by two Homelite 25cc engines. A Futaba
SkySport radio with seven servos handles the guidance.
The N22 is covered with Sig Koverall and finished with brushedon
latex paint.
Camouflaged Zero
Brad Lowery (13678 Lindamere Ln., San Diego CA 92128; Email:
[email protected]) built this rendition of the Japanese Zero
from a Yellow Aircraft kit.
He powers it with a Zenoah G-62 engine and uses a JR 8130
radio for control. It is finished in a camouflage scheme using Nelson
Hobby Specialties paint.
“The full-scale airplane I used to model this Zero can be seen
still flying at The Air Museum Planes of Fame museum in Chino,
California,” wrote Brad.
Proud of your latest building/flying effort? Share it with MA’s
readers! Send us a glossy color print (no digital photos under
300 dpi, E-mailed submissions, or photocopies, please), with
appropriate description (no handwritten submissions, please),
and we’ll run the best submissions as space permits.
Please include your full address (including E-mail, if
available) so that interested parties may contact you directly.
Send to: Model Aviation, 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.
Edition: Model Aviation - 2003/12
Page Numbers: 10,11,12,13

10 MODEL AVIATION
Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302
Focal Point
First Almost Ready-to-Fly
H.L. Waters (Route 1, Box 225, Stratford OK 74820) decided
that after 45 years of building model airplanes, he should try an
ARF. He chose this Great Planes Ju-87 Stuka as his first, and it
“went together beautifully.”
The Stuka is powered by a Saito FA-91S and has a Futaba UAF
radio for guidance.
“The 70-inch wingspan makes it large enough to be seen easily
and small enough to handle well,” wrote H.L.
Profile Piaggio
AMA District VI Vice President Charlie Bauer (4944 N. Orange
Ave., Norridge IL 60706; E-mail: [email protected]) is shown with his
Control Line Profile Scale Piaggio.
He got the data from the manufacturer in Italy and built the 6-
pound model to scale, except for the profile fuselage. Power is from
two Thunder Tiger engines with electric throttle control.
Mitchell Heller photo.
Long-Term Black Widow
Ted Stickler (7628 Captain’s Harbor Dr. #405, Bokeelia FL
33922) built this ominous-looking 1⁄8-scale P-61 Black Widow from
Don Smith plans. It spans 99 inches and weighs 30 pounds.
The model is finished with PPG automotive acrylic lacquer. Two
Webra 1.20 engines are used for power, and the P-61 is equipped
with operating flaps and retractable landing gear.
“The project took several years to complete,” wrote Ted.
Colorful Aero Sport
Jim Cosmillo (545 Escobar Ave. N.W., Palm Bay FL 32907) is
shown with his colorful model of the PJ 295 Aero Sport. It weighs
29 pounds and reportedly flies great!
A Zenoah GT-80 twin engine powers the model, which is fitted
with a B&B smoke system. The finish is PPG base coat/clear coat.
Jim owns a body shop, so it is no wonder that his model is so well
finished!
Don Shulman photo.
December 2003 11
Orion Explorer
This is Fred W. Mulholland’s (15410 Stonecreek Ln., Tampa FL
33613) rendition of the Lockheed Orion/Explorer seaplane.
It is a model of the aircraft in which Wiley Post and Will Rogers
met their deaths near Barrow, Alaska, in 1935. Power is provided by
an O.S. 91 Surpass four-stroke.
“I scratch-built it from 6-inch three-views scaled to 6 feet,” wrote
Fred. “It flies well, and the taxi on-step is a joy to see; very
realistic!”
RCM Hobo
Winfred R. Kausch (416 Kellogg Dr., Luling LA 70070) built
this Hobo biplane from plans obtained from an old Radio Control
Modeler magazine. It spans 50 inches and weighs approximately 4
pounds.
The only change Win made from the plans was to add ailerons,
each with its own servo. Power is provided by a GMS 2000 .47
engine. His wife Marge designed the MonoKote trim scheme.
“The Hobo flies very nicely with no bad habits,” wrote Win.
Giant Stinger
Ray Shroba (101 Pioneer Dr., Minooka IL 60447; E-mail:
[email protected]) built this custom giant LanierRC Stinger using no
plastic parts. The turtledeck, tank cover, and combination wing
cover/cockpit area were built up using 1⁄32 birch plywood.
A Zenoah G-62 engine powers the 22-pound model. The
covering is a combination of MonoKote and UltraCote.
“It flies great, and required only one click of left aileron trim,”
wrote Ray.
Fun Aero S.E.5a
Carl Schurenberg (7678 Oceola Ln., West Chester OH 45069; Email:
[email protected]) sent this photo of his 1⁄4-scale S.E.5a that
was built from a Fun Aero kit.
“The laser cutting made the kit easy to assemble and permitted
complex details such as the scale radiator,” he wrote.
Carl’s model was finished to replicate the S.E.5a that Lieutenant
Franklin of the famous 56 Squadron flew in 1917. It features a
Zenoah G-38 engine and is covered with Solartex. The graphics are
by Roger.
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Model Aviation, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302
Focal Point
Attention-Getter
Tommy Williams (10563 Crooked Branch Ct., Manassas VA
20112; E-mail: [email protected]) built this Aeromaster from a
Great Planes kit.
He covered the model with Coverite Fabric with rib stitching and
pinked tape. It is powered by a Saito five-cylinder radial engine
swinging a 20 x 8 propeller and is fitted with a smoke system.
“It is a very predictable and enjoyable-flying airplane, and the
sound and smoke does get the attention,” wrote Tommy.
Electric Taube 40
Greg Covey (376 Hemingway Dr., Rochester NY 14620; E-mail:
[email protected]) converted this Balsa USA Taube to
electric power using a $20 Kyosho Endoplasma Radio Control car
motor, a $15 Great Planes GD-600 gearbox, and a black Master
Airscrew 11 x 7.5 propeller.
The model uses 10 cells of 3000RC NiMH. It weighs 5 pounds
and has a wingspan of 62 inches.
“It has plenty of takeoff power and flies at half throttle for 10
minutes,” wrote Carl.
Modified Ascender Canard
Chuck Bennett (669 Baker St., Mount Gilead OH 43338; E-mail:
[email protected]) built this Bill Winter/John Hunton-designed
Ascender canard from Model Aviation plans and modified it to use a
built-up balsa wing in place of the original’s foam-core wing.
An O.S. .46 LA engine swinging an APC 11 x 6 propeller powers
the 7-pound model. Control is provided by a Futaba four-channel
FM radio.
According to Chuck, it “could use a little more power—I’m
working on it.”
Replica Pulitzer Trophy Winner
Gerald Bunn (302 Royale Dr., Baltimore MD 21226; E-mail:
[email protected]) submitted this photo of his model of the
Curtiss R-6 Army air racer that won the Pulitzer Trophy in 1922.
He scratch-built the R-6 from Paul Matt drawings. It has a
wingspan of 57 inches, weighs 12 pounds, and is powered by a
Thunder Tiger 1.20 two-stroke engine.
“It is not an easy model to fly, requiring careful coordination of
rudder, aileron, and elevator to turn,” wrote Gerald.
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1930s-Style Racer
Harvey Mickelsen (1843 Andover Ln., Lincoln CA 95648; Email:
[email protected]) designed and built this original
racer-style model.
It is powered by an O.S. .40 engine and uses a JR five-channel
radio for guidance. The 4-pound, 11-ounce model has a wingspan of
60 inches and 634 square inches of wing area.
According to Harvey, this is a capable Stunt airplane.
Surprising Camel
Derrick J. Martin (3428 Cove View Blvd., Galveston TX 77554;
E-mail: [email protected]) built this Sopwith Camel
from a Guillow’s kit.
It spans 28 inches and has an all-up weight of 15.4 ounces. The
model is powered by a Norvel R/C two-stroke engine and guided by
a JR 10X radio with a JR microreceiver. Four Hitec servos are used
to control the throttle, ailerons, elevator, and rudder.
“I was surprised that the model flew so well,” wrote Derrick.
“Three feet was all that was needed to get it airborne.”
Internet Scale
Kenneth Turner (2508 S. Irvington, Tulsa OK 74114; E-mail:
[email protected]) is kneeling next to his Nomad N22.
He scratch-built this model from plans drawn from a three-view
he found on the Internet. It has a 114-inch wingspan, weighs 30
pounds, and is powered by two Homelite 25cc engines. A Futaba
SkySport radio with seven servos handles the guidance.
The N22 is covered with Sig Koverall and finished with brushedon
latex paint.
Camouflaged Zero
Brad Lowery (13678 Lindamere Ln., San Diego CA 92128; Email:
[email protected]) built this rendition of the Japanese Zero
from a Yellow Aircraft kit.
He powers it with a Zenoah G-62 engine and uses a JR 8130
radio for control. It is finished in a camouflage scheme using Nelson
Hobby Specialties paint.
“The full-scale airplane I used to model this Zero can be seen
still flying at The Air Museum Planes of Fame museum in Chino,
California,” wrote Brad.
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