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FOCAL POINT
World War I Fighters
Nick Shone (879 Dixie Hale Rd., McMinnville, TN 37110; email: [email protected]) constructed a Fokker E.III Eindecker and a Bristol M.1 from Balsa USA kits.
The 80-inch-span Eindecker is powered by a Magnum .91 four-stroke engine and is covered with flat cream-colored Coverite. The white areas on the wings and fuselage are painted, and the Iron Cross insignia are flat black vinyl from a local sign shop.
Nick’s Bristol M.1 is powered by a Magnum .52 and spans 60 inches. Covering is Coverite in flat olive drab, with Northeast Screen Graphics providing the roundels and vinyl used for the tail colors.
Both aircraft use Futaba radio systems and have custom-built replica engines made from soda can bottoms and wood dowels, covered with automotive wire loom.
Twister
Matthew Leibengood (4976 E. County Rd. 44, Green Springs, OH 44836; email: [email protected]) submitted his Twister.
Matthew wrote: “This model is my version of the Twister, a featured build in Model Aviation, January 1997. Later, the plans were featured in an AMA Plans Service Showcase.
“Normally I’m a glow-engine guy, but I’ve been intrigued by the ability of the electric guys to get in a quick flight at twilight after the club meetings. Therefore, I decided to make this one my first attempt at electric power using a Himax 19A brushless combo from Maxx Products International with a Turnigy 3S, 20C, 2200 mAh battery for power.
“The plans and foam wing were purchased from the AMA. I used a Hitec Mini 6S receiver, JR micro servos for the tail surfaces, and a standard Futaba servo for the ailerons. It is covered in TowerKote.”
1909 Antoinette
Fred Mulholland (15410 Stonecreek Ln., Tampa, FL 33613; email: [email protected]) presents his Antoinette, built from a Sig kit.
The 50-inch-span model is powered by an outrunner electric motor and has motor, elevator, and rudder controls. It is covered in Litespan. Fred uses a Futaba 2.4 GHz system and reports that the model flies slowly and realistically.
StarLite
Tony Kummerow (900 Rock Creek Rd., Estill Springs, TN 37330; email: [email protected]) built this StarLite RC airplane produced by Herr Engineering.
The StarLite spans 36 inches and uses a GWS brushed motor with a 3:1 gear drive spinning a 7x6 propeller. Tony covered the model in tissue paper and used water to shrink it. The StarLite weighs only 4.5 ounces.
“It flies quite well in light wind,” Tony wrote.
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