Focal Point
Gordon J. Dey (6805 Devonshire Cir., Pensacola FL 32506)
submitted this photo of the Fairchild PT-19 he built from 1/4-scale
plans he reduced 40%.
He chose a YS 91 four-stroke engine for power and finished the
all-balsa airframe with Coverite. A six-channel Futaba radio system
is used to guide the 15-pound model.
“It flies realistically at low power,” wrote Gordon.
George Wardleigh (950 23rd St., Ogden UT 84401) designed this
20-pound turbine trainer and named it “Pelican.”
It is equipped with a JetCat P70 turbine engine as well as trim
wheel and brakes. It also features operating flaps, but according to
George they are not required for takeoffs and landings.
“This airplane will do all of the maneuvers required for AMA
pilot turbine certification and then some,” he wrote.
Warren Barrick (1303 Covert Ct., Glen Mills PA 19342) is
shown with the Fokker D.VIII he built from a Balsa USA kit.
An O.S. 120 four-stroke engine provides thrust for the 12-pound
model. It is covered with Permagloss Coverite and lozenge fabric
from Arizona Model Aircrafters. According to Warren, his fellow
club member Rob Caso painted the cowl and wheels.
The photo was taken at the Valley Forge National Historical
Park, where Warren’s club, the Valley Forge Signal Seekers, has a
flying field.
David Gianakos (21 Mountain High Ct., Littleton CO 80127; Email:
[email protected]) honored his friend Russ Kyler
by building a model replica of the P-47M that Russ flew in World
War II with the famed 56th Fighter Group out of Boxted, England, in
1944-1945.
The 33-pound model was built from an Aerotech kit and is
powered by a 4.2 Brison-Sachs engine. Features include a fully
detailed cockpit, scratch-built gun and ammunition bay, working
cowl flaps, retractable landing gear, and operational wing flaps.
According to David, “It is going on permanent display at the
Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, starting in
November 2005.” Fokker D.VIII
Pelican Turbine Trainer
Realistic PT-19
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Joanne Levy (3021 Rivera Dr., Burlingame CA 94010; E-mail:
[email protected]) sent this photo of her husband Joe with the completed
framework for his Sopwith Pup.
The model was built from an “Online R/C” plans set and spans
64 inches. It is powered by an AstroFlight geared 40 motor with 20
2000 mAh NiMH cells. A six-channel Futaba radio is used for
control.
“Joe plans to donate it to the local high school’s Industrial Arts
Department where the students are studying aeronautics,” wrote
Joanne.
John G. Giles (3240 NW 14th, Oklahoma City OK 73107; Email:
[email protected]) built his Fw 190 from Dave Platt plans and a
short kit.
The 22-pound model features Robart retracts, tail wheel, and
Robo-Struts that were custom-made to achieve the scale length for
this model. John uses a Futaba T7CAP with nine servos for guidance
chores.
The model also features a full cockpit and a fuselage gun set
from J.D. Scale Models. A SuperTigre 3250 engine provides the
power, and covering is Dove Grey MonoKote.
Gerard Phipps (1611 Acorn Dr., Fairmont WV 26554; E-mail:
[email protected]) scaled the Clancy Aviation Lazy Bee
up to 200% and built this 80-inch-wingspan version.
The wing has a 28-inch chord, and it required an additional six
ribs and “some extra sticks” to achieve manageable rib bays. This
double-size Lazy Bee weighs only 8 pounds ready to fly! Gerard
claims that an O.S. 91 four-stroke engine provides plenty of power.
“At each of the 12 side windows sits one of our club members,”
he wrote. “They have been getting free rides for three years now.”
Big Bee!
Focke-Wulf Fw 190
Hubby Joe’s Sopwith
Ken Bell (846 Timber Tr., Fontana WI 53125; E-mail:
[email protected]) built his A-10 Warthog from Keith Sparks
plans. It weighs 7.5 pounds and is powered by two O.S. .25 engines.
Futaba electronics are used, and the airplane is covered with 21st
Century Military Flat with airbrushed camouflage.
“The control surface and throttle linkages were a challenge since
the throttle, rudder, and elevator servos are located in the nose,”
wrote Ken. “It sounds great in the air with the engines screaming on
cut-down Master Airscrew propellers.”
A-10 Warthog
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Focal Point
Gordon J. Dey (6805 Devonshire Cir., Pensacola FL 32506)
submitted this photo of the Fairchild PT-19 he built from 1/4-scale
plans he reduced 40%.
He chose a YS 91 four-stroke engine for power and finished the
all-balsa airframe with Coverite. A six-channel Futaba radio system
is used to guide the 15-pound model.
“It flies realistically at low power,” wrote Gordon.
George Wardleigh (950 23rd St., Ogden UT 84401) designed this
20-pound turbine trainer and named it “Pelican.”
It is equipped with a JetCat P70 turbine engine as well as trim
wheel and brakes. It also features operating flaps, but according to
George they are not required for takeoffs and landings.
“This airplane will do all of the maneuvers required for AMA
pilot turbine certification and then some,” he wrote.
Warren Barrick (1303 Covert Ct., Glen Mills PA 19342) is
shown with the Fokker D.VIII he built from a Balsa USA kit.
An O.S. 120 four-stroke engine provides thrust for the 12-pound
model. It is covered with Permagloss Coverite and lozenge fabric
from Arizona Model Aircrafters. According to Warren, his fellow
club member Rob Caso painted the cowl and wheels.
The photo was taken at the Valley Forge National Historical
Park, where Warren’s club, the Valley Forge Signal Seekers, has a
flying field.
David Gianakos (21 Mountain High Ct., Littleton CO 80127; Email:
[email protected]) honored his friend Russ Kyler
by building a model replica of the P-47M that Russ flew in World
War II with the famed 56th Fighter Group out of Boxted, England, in
1944-1945.
The 33-pound model was built from an Aerotech kit and is
powered by a 4.2 Brison-Sachs engine. Features include a fully
detailed cockpit, scratch-built gun and ammunition bay, working
cowl flaps, retractable landing gear, and operational wing flaps.
According to David, “It is going on permanent display at the
Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, starting in
November 2005.” Fokker D.VIII
Pelican Turbine Trainer
Realistic PT-19
In Russ Kyler’s Honor
80 MODEL AVIATION
@@www.modelaircraft.org
Focal Point is now on the Web! Check out even
more model airplanes on the MA Web site.
Joanne Levy (3021 Rivera Dr., Burlingame CA 94010; E-mail:
[email protected]) sent this photo of her husband Joe with the completed
framework for his Sopwith Pup.
The model was built from an “Online R/C” plans set and spans
64 inches. It is powered by an AstroFlight geared 40 motor with 20
2000 mAh NiMH cells. A six-channel Futaba radio is used for
control.
“Joe plans to donate it to the local high school’s Industrial Arts
Department where the students are studying aeronautics,” wrote
Joanne.
John G. Giles (3240 NW 14th, Oklahoma City OK 73107; Email:
[email protected]) built his Fw 190 from Dave Platt plans and a
short kit.
The 22-pound model features Robart retracts, tail wheel, and
Robo-Struts that were custom-made to achieve the scale length for
this model. John uses a Futaba T7CAP with nine servos for guidance
chores.
The model also features a full cockpit and a fuselage gun set
from J.D. Scale Models. A SuperTigre 3250 engine provides the
power, and covering is Dove Grey MonoKote.
Gerard Phipps (1611 Acorn Dr., Fairmont WV 26554; E-mail:
[email protected]) scaled the Clancy Aviation Lazy Bee
up to 200% and built this 80-inch-wingspan version.
The wing has a 28-inch chord, and it required an additional six
ribs and “some extra sticks” to achieve manageable rib bays. This
double-size Lazy Bee weighs only 8 pounds ready to fly! Gerard
claims that an O.S. 91 four-stroke engine provides plenty of power.
“At each of the 12 side windows sits one of our club members,”
he wrote. “They have been getting free rides for three years now.”
Big Bee!
Focke-Wulf Fw 190
Hubby Joe’s Sopwith
Ken Bell (846 Timber Tr., Fontana WI 53125; E-mail:
[email protected]) built his A-10 Warthog from Keith Sparks
plans. It weighs 7.5 pounds and is powered by two O.S. .25 engines.
Futaba electronics are used, and the airplane is covered with 21st
Century Military Flat with airbrushed camouflage.
“The control surface and throttle linkages were a challenge since
the throttle, rudder, and elevator servos are located in the nose,”
wrote Ken. “It sounds great in the air with the engines screaming on
cut-down Master Airscrew propellers.”
A-10 Warthog
See page 175 for submission guidelines.
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