AT THIS WRITING 1991 AMA Free Flight NATS has just completed Mid American Air Center near Lawrenceville Illinois Since complete review scheduled next months issue shall make few comments passing five-day bash saw near perfect flying weather winds extremely light nil entire week crop situation greatest proved tolerable planners field operating crews get kudos smooth running affair another AMA/NFFS cooperative effort included three days SAM events sponsored SAM 57 Chapter FAC-staged flying scale events pair days during week toto great week free flight Since desirable schedule vacation time least year ahead purposes attending big meets morning line 1992 schedule places NFFC its usual slot over Memorial Day weekend either Lost Hills Taft California SAM Champs go back Lawrenceville second week June AMA Nationals looking site out west Should western Nationals materialize USOC distinct possibility Eastern U SAbut probably Lawrenceville year Now know what know point time NFFS Nostalgia Gas Rules newly formed NFFS Nostalgia Gas Advisory Board has hard work compiling new booklet No 4 contains event rules eligible designs eligible engines etc 34-page publication contains want know about events answers questions probably never thought asking well initial page 1/34 rules have governed events up now has replaced twelve pages explanations dos donts loop hole plugs first thought question whether progressbut whatever Some additional engines have made eligible Cox Medallion series 48 Model Aviation Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Heres Free Flight Rubber Scale bite Its Al Lidbergs latest plan kit offering 40 in Turbo-Port ~Ith Laos 4 markings See column details popular rubber anal a.kiari Using little Ingenuity standard RS 540 model car motor picked up Toledo Show Swap Shop five AA-size NI-Cd batteries Hank Nystrom fabricated handy portable hand-held ne starter Made standard PVC pipe Hank Nystroms portable starter originally used Radio Shack slide switch activate assembly has since repiaced momentary button pres sure switch Cost well under $20 whole shebang H Nystrom photo some asking Two events have added basic event category bring total seven Small Ignition 090 280 cu displacement Large Ignition 28 1 120 cu displacement addition three special events listed two classes PAA Load 1/2A AR combined plus ROW Man would great get fly some ROW Rise off Water events once again Cox TD glow head approved use reed valve Cox engines replacement head Holland Hornet other subtle revisions well rate long awaited Listing No4 now available can get yours sending $2 stamp Bob Larsh Chairman NFFS Nos Gas Advisory Board 45 South Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis Indiana 46241 Should dissatisfied anything therein remember will getting chance voice concerns via formal rules change cycle set place beginning 1992 Meanwhile lets go flying air still good FIC Prop Brake Aldrich Models now offering depicted new brake installation cone FlC engine installations Proprietor George Aldrich advises made 2024-T aluminum go right Nelson easily modify Rossi Cox etc price $34 postpaid theyre readily availableor has least six accompanying photo would indicate Anyway address 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio Texas 78233 Ask George copy list of other custom made products services few people know about model engines make run Now new brake George offering us method stop Electric starters Remember little white case electric starters Astro Flite once produced 1AA-size engines Well am fortunate purchased back readily available say fortunate because has no alternate commercial source little finger-savers past ten years ever since Astro Flite ceased productionthat up now AF starter has proven handy accessory over years larger starters overpowering have Continued page J6S October 1991 49 Bob Gutal poses Floridians Jim Bradley months Catalog Department features sources new releases hard-to-find acces Mrs Bradley model Bobs FlA en- sories such kits fuel timers FAI gadgetry front ends competition rubber models try May Skyscrapers contest held associated items Galesvilie New York site back ground looks great minimal obstruc tions understand West Point Acad emy property J Bocckinfuso photo Duane Renken flew original C02-powered design 3rd place 1991 Nats Power converted Cox TD 010 All-up weight two ounces Roiled balsa tube fuselage undercambered airfoils No vise part design airpianel D Renken photo Vic Cunnyngham ducks head behind len wing gorgeous Diablo design get better view jamming prop spinner starter cone custom-made starter box Scene Taft site California B Augustus photo Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *z~ Woelds Largest Gas Plans Assarim INTERNATIONALLY FAMpUS C-D QUALITS- 50STE0 MODELS PLANS 56 SDD oi-Ile 2 $46 9Co,olCoP67SA$6O72C~ 02614 L&$56 100 Co. Col PBYSA $7462 Boood Boce Ike $45 96 W1ghNooytoOe $561077 toeig 6170 Fo $32 22 W90.,12l Red 1 $56 02 Boe B-17G 900 $65L A-. * 77WW0l0l21 Redo $66 -66 60 Fobber 07 F,$49o 09 S$6 60 Booood Pee Rooe$426O 70 Boyle Gee-Bee $5690 Bo 60 Dope oe S6B $36 90 501 tO Soperooli1e S6B $52 .60 90 62 Co0 Hoook pLE $56 766 9OCo6oI P69 F,$6t1Co H po90ooooopeSpo$S4-99W 62 EooIheed Vego$35 9590 70 DoolillIe 0-B 11 556-PT 90 60 Boll Op BolIdog $56 -69 Ryo Noojon 107 ACoooo C-3 DpI $46 -69 BBo,ooo 0901 $44 61 Dooglo 0-26 04 $34 77 Loooobe Sod- $35 122 Dooglo 056 0655642 N 00 Fog Co Rooe$SD05 90 71 Mo010 910 Bo4 $44 61 2 7t0,e, WWRoo$S$106 52 Co Goehi FI1C2$4B 96 SOeo PT17ILopde0$59 90 Co Gohk F11C2 $66.pp N Bib Wdooo P60 $75 06 DeCo Co.el Boo $44 71 6009 DC-s $50 - 62 6ooo 90900111000 $44 95 Doog DC 200 $64 90 9ooTM Mollgor$56. 66 Hooob Teeooo 6SBoeog P26k 70545 106 Co020l/4 16S$6B Boelog P266 Fl $5660 000, 6906000 CO Coo, $44 669 40 1 64 Beeb C17-9 Slog $44 596 96 Beech C17-B Sog $54- 107 62Look1101yo$44107 05 Look 1101010 $36 737 62 Sli,oO 7 06 5R7 $45 91 Ii B 61 S0IlOo 0/06 5R7 $55 109 Foorob p5190 $65 122 Seoo 0 06 5R7$66.O0 59 Bi,ol P. P2-B $32 75 06e,ld Lycoede $36 101 Fl 92-B$44 100 507e901d Lpo.dCl$$2f 119 0i,ol F, P2-B $56.57 Food 0IIOV OAT $46 707-9 Peoo Speo $2476 Fod 019004-AT $60 63Skpooke 0909-1 $36 114 Pord TioldAT$22* 56 Co. Wohb 9-00 536 60 Bel-Jopoe XFJ-2 $52 7t Look Lighog P-2t$45 93 Loeri.g C-2AopI $65 36 Rep SeoBee Ao53B 59 GooJ2-F Dook $55 70 RepSeoB Aopb $50 TB O,22-P Doob $66 106 Pipee 2-2 Cob $52590 9BLoob6odoBob$bB 117 65 Go. 969 6eIIoo$4D 669 900692 ONe 90010$52 eSO C No Sold Tho Deole, Pio 3oe 1200 Olloel 6-73 Add 1006 o oIl ode, Fo 61 USACoo&Meo01eooheeil 159125,FbPO1 Pioo1ol 010109 6200 Iloolodo Pioe Eil- Pie 110 eoooloeBIOO bpo Ioego odd 9109 CLEVELAND MODEL & SUPPLY Cob EWOtOTP000010-OOIOTIONS SeCT 050CR SlOBS 100 V 98968 DETROIT AVE CL0YE6A009 OHIO 44162 5,oc 10 3BamIoBB5po116 adjustmentsyouve likely overcontrolled model stabilizer should bent upwards just enough give initial smooth launch curve rudder tweaked just enough initiate bank left Too much stabilizer loop too much rudder spiral slow flight speed calm conditions remove clay until porpoising begins add just enough clay eliminate porpoising daring can cut notch fuselage see plan launch catapult 20-in loop % rubber four-inch stick perfect catapultlaunched Glider will fly higher longer stretches Show kids hold Cerrito tail section clears C ThThw I I Cmplef y i flu less arnufflerLK befftry & puiepEr ___ KiTh GAS New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Smaller Blter says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine trom A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 18x1018x8x14 20x6-10 hand let go May flights totally awesome few out-of-sights thrown Organize club school Scouts have contests award prizes Best little monsters will have something TwoMeter spilling out giant thermalthe just got away Duration/Murphy Continued page 49 known bend connecting rods both 020s 049s small engines get fuel-locked having too much fuel combustion chamber Also reed valve engines have tendency run backwards finger-start reason Cox supplies starter spring reed valve versions However although quite effective always remove starter springs two reasons excess weight buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best ble Free bIght 060007 Order AiM AUcIAn CuP 1428 McArthur Suite 102 carrollton TX 75007 214/242-4684 ux 214/242-1376 have humbling effect machismo Thus AF starter has seen lots service now good news once again new 1/sA starter has hit marketplace Miller R/C Products now offering similar product small engine utility $3495 plus $5 shipping charges distinctive contrast old D AF devices black instead white no parts interchangeable So sez Nancy Miller represents company producing new starters address PO Box 425 Kenwood California 94952 certainly top quality item Hank Nystrom recently wrote looking mini-AF starters number years no avail attending Toledo show last spring interest additionally tweaked exhibitors showing prototype similar machine assess market interest concept mini prop twister discovered box old electric model car October 1991 165 THE ORIGINAL seen 9O-91 WRAM Show & 91 Toledo Show Dont Fooled Imitators Scale Markings airplanes cars boats Stars Circles Triangles Club logos Pre-Spaced Letters & Numbers options choose 80 Colors Select Pin Stripe Tape 2 mu thin Trim Sheets line sheets 6 x 36 Wing Designs create yourown orwe can Pin Line Tape 48 long Stencil Tape 16 Type Faces Select SEND $300 FOR 37-PAGE CATALOG CUSTOM R/C GRAPHICS 4138 Boston Rd Bronx NY 10475 324-7858 phone/fax motors Swap Shop area dollar decided waited around long enough find AF starter grabbed up few used motors idea making homebuilt version personal use Thus using little free fighter ingenuity Hank stuffed standard RS 540 model car motor 61/2 inch length 1 IA inch PVC plastic pipe along five AA size Ni-Cd batteries wired series six volts photo shows Radio Shack slide switch used activate packaged assembly replaced momentary button pressure switch saw FF NATS last week Foam rubber stuffed around motor batteries have tapewound until component fitted snugly place within PVC pipe An appropriately sized PVC pipe cap covers non-business end serving dirt shield retaining battery charging connector remained find way attach small Sullivan rubber prop drive cones motor shaft Since motor shaft / inch diameter Hank built up diameter soldering together successively larger pieces K & S brass tubing until got diameter would securely hold rubber cone place used set screw hold homemade adapter motor shaft before slipping rubber cone am sure guys access metal lathes would able produce professional adapter tubing lamination procedure serves purpose quite well Hank uses low cost universal battery eliminator charger costs about seven dollars gives him about 60 milliampere slow current 45 volt setting overnight charging Thats about ita scrap electric car motor dollar assuming other components purchased new retail total cost well below $20 including charger Also starter selfcontained does need plugged 12 volt glow-driver battery whatever Its portable device Hanks handsome hand-held homebuilt will fan TD 049 about 7000 rpm should start diminutive powerplants No Hank says isnt going business making starters quite satisfying fabricate As footnote asks since Cox TD OlOs back about t/8A Nos Gas event Maybe mini-starter prompted query maybe didnt dont know Model Mag Indexes Have ever wished someone would sit down list plans construction articles have ever published domestic model magazines since year about just list gas powered jobs just rubber glider subjects about articles such molding fiberglass various engine hop-ups basics electric power find thermals Antarctic articles always beneficial review often furnish incentives try new techniques instigate new building projects Have ever stood back looked massive stacks model magazines collecting against walls own workshop wondered just what themor importanthow would ever find particular item ventured dig monstrous heap went looking Have ever added up money have invested collecting mound paper Whew may surprised began indexing construction articles four domestic commercial magazines supported free flight beginning year 1958 winter would faithfully attempt bring index up date binding years magazine publications hard-cover volume adding contents growing hand written log As time passed magazine collection grew logor index got bulky 166 Model Aviation Give Yourself Some Peace Mind TM THE GUARDIAN ANGEL unlike simple battery monitor protects losing R/C model six different ways ect receiver unique audible voltmeter keeps constantly aware small voltage changes also reminds turn receiver off As battery cycler can test receiver pack detect early failure Sophisticated alarms signal clear channel before fly allows test range provides loud sound help find lost model Get fly peace mind T I1 EDont wait until its too late get Guardian Angel TODAY E YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER write Call FREE information Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc 800 729-9210 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 Model TGATLl simplest convenient way making sure receiver batteries charged Ive ever seen Doug Pratt author R/C books remarkably useful valuable device H/C Report March 1991 see also Radio Spectrum RCM Dec 1990 HOBBY BAR F56 MIRE JET luctea fan jet FIBERGLASS FUSE FOAM WING ALL BALSA CANOPY HARDWARE nOBBY BARN PO fox 1785 TUCSON ARIX 85731 602 747-3633 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $275 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $275 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box 3786 center Line MichIgan4SOlB Add $250 torah pp ng M ch gun esidents add 4% sales tax bought computer about eight years ago modernize chore never found time accomplish loading hand-written partially typed log computer finally got packed back its box shoved closet Well may solution hand Jim Patten Urbana Ohio has now done us offering copies various indexes model magazine publication its contents far back 1929 entire index broken up eight individual books total 179 pages list 9899 plans articles last printing example Model Airplane News broken up two volumes first 1929 through 1956which coincidentally encompasses Old Timer era hits Nostalgia Gas cutoff date squarely nose single volumes Model Builder came scene 1971 Model Aviation created 1975 Flying Aces began 1935 has since changed Flying Models two-volume book old Air Trails American Modeler American Aircraft Modeler progression originated 1937 volume costs $650 postpaid can get eight volumes $45 some special books made up contents original eight volumes might beneficial specialty modeler free flight gas volume example includes hand launch towline glider volumes Rubber models Control Line RC well other volumes promised soon time permits four current volumes $10 small fee pay transform bulky inert stockpile old magazines healthy vibrant tool make hobby fun can send inquiries Jimmy SASE give him phone call 513/484-3158 address 5646 South Route 68 L-107 Urbana Ohio 430789429 Support man computer can make old mags come alive Catalog Department Catalog No 12 current valid model wish book Campbells Custom Kits now supersedes previous catalogs new 48-page booklet sketches descriptions free flight supplies kits Cox engines parts plus various other associated items must mail order modeler Proprietor Lee Campbell produces own line kits variety Free Flight disciplines including hand launch glider competition Rubber Old Timer Nostalgia Gas well modern AMA Gas gas kits re-issues famous ageless designs such Zeek T-Bird Rambunctious Maverick etc latest item added Lees list numerous accessories handsome black anodized aluminum hub assembly Wakefield Mulvihill rubber model usage hinge pins drilled proper angles high quality 3-piece ILL FL Y WHA T FIX Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL uency Conversion $4000 Service udes Crystals Certification RCD AM & FM 7 Channel Receiver Special exclusive 6 meters -$7995 TX conversion availablel Full 1991 Specs Rx alone 72/75 mhz -$6995 OrderModel RCD100 Futabla G AM$6995 Model RC0150 Futabla J AM$6995 Model RCD200 Futabla J FM$6995 Model RC0300 Airlronic AM$6995 Model RCD1 50KB Kraft K-Line B$6995 Model RCD15OJR JR AM$6995 Model RCD1 50TH Tower 500$6995 Match tuned Gold 1991 Tx$7495 Tuned aligned updating Tx$7995 Tuned aligned Tx frequency change. $8995 Call Today Ultra Narrow Band AM Receiv Model KMRDC4-7A Years developing worth woat Specifications Size 275 70mm x 165 415mm x 825 205mm Weight 165 oz Working Voltage 38 60 VDC Temperature -10 120F 10 Khz spacing Bandwidth 1- 85 khz 60db down 301P 3db Image 60db down Features Dual conversion AGO Crystal Ceramic Fitters 3 72 75 Mhz Connectors Kraft styles Deans World & specials Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kralt KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies World En ines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments * Large Inventory RIC Parts Crystals ter Specials Send Self Addressed Envelope Brochures UPS US Mail Federal Express COD Shipphg Charges Extra Mastercard Visa Accepted Kraft Midwest Inc VnADoXoLW 115 E Main Northville MI 48167 313 348-0085 FAX 313 348-4175 assembly sells $25 also carries KSB 30-second fuel pinch-off timers Send dollar receive new catalog Campbell Custom Kits 401 Executive Center Drive Suite H-108 West Palm Beach Florida 33401 serious Free Flight competitor will want Starline Internationals Catalog No 3 chock-full items primarily slated toward needs FM competitor pictured offerings include various versions mechanical timers aluminum engine pans sophisticated front ends rubber models A2 glider pods etcmuch imported European sources Among various items gadgetry department complete bunt mechanisms fuel cut-offs timer start buttons circle tow hooks hinged stab mounts new timer being offered well Send dollar Starline International 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale Arizona 85253 get yours right away addition OT buffs might interested Starlines close-out sale Y & 0 props Theyre $100 diameters eight 12 inches various pitches can receive 20 page catalog AJ s Free Right Service sending inquiry 4840 E Leisure Fresno October 1991 167 List Prices Exceeds AMA Rx Guidelines 4 Channel$9495 5 Channel$9995 6 Channel$10495 7 Channel$10995 Pro-Line Units add $1000 Dealers Discounts available Rx Trade $5-s 10 Ss FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease 4 accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds offl Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro st time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates utter supplied adapts 50 Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest FEATHER CUT Simply bestl $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATORTEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN Power Supply3219 CANYON LAKE DRIVE $9450 450 S&HHOLLYWOOD 0068 PHONE/FAX 2134695584 California 93727 AJ s production source Shocer Maz Hog kits various sizes seven different sizes Nos Gas Swat design well Old Timer enthusiasts may interested kit reissuances th~ Hurricane 69 Vangard 66designs once produced Advanced Engineering Company days gone also have listed KSB timer $1750 just few kits accessories offered establishment best buy department 4-inchlong needle valves $2 fit K & B metric size engines 325 75 other engine parts K & B Cox available well Support support Send catalog soon possible Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 51 Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 telephone 613/226-5663 information HiLine Micro-4 have waiting try electric-powered Scale can build light rubber-powered ship heres right stuff right price Designed fly models 50 75 square inches wing weigh between 10 30 grams minus motor system new addition HiLine team comes motor Ni-Cd batteries props parts make chargerall special introductory price $1795 plus $200 postage catalog offerings send $100 HiLine Ltd PO Box 1283 Bethesda MD 20827 Repairing crash damage Dave Stott cofounder modern Flying Aces movement answer question What dislike about modeling replied unhesitatingly Repairing Most us agree strongly resembles work play After fun building model already dont need imposition have known let models lie around years before fix em truism about crash damage usually bad looks important thing develop positive attitude toward wreck Cut away covering nearest undamaged longeron rib bulkhead other point solid attachment saving art work can soaked off thinner otherwise saved use again Survey internal damage glue what can back together Sometimes easier just cut away damaged part glue something solid its place trimming down size knife sanding block dries recommend Testors Green Tube Cement Wood Models fast-drying repairs use cyanoacrylate glue 1 % cases nothing else will work hard soak joint apart thinner reposition several times use instant glue youre leaving plane line up broken leading trailing edges making portable balsa shelves pin up under wings come off pin em down flat bench dry Add doublers break long Butt joints arent strong damage wing check balance plane see repairs have made weight lopsided add weight opposite wing needed compensate Always double-glue letting first coat soak pores wood before adding second coat join little glue skin outside joint fillet corner usually good idea Adding occasional brace angle will keep break occurring similar crash might hurt Keep eyeballing repair area make sure drying straight Try holding long straight balsa yardsticks under both wings stab 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/10
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 165, 166, 167, 168
AT THIS WRITING 1991 AMA Free Flight NATS has just completed Mid American Air Center near Lawrenceville Illinois Since complete review scheduled next months issue shall make few comments passing five-day bash saw near perfect flying weather winds extremely light nil entire week crop situation greatest proved tolerable planners field operating crews get kudos smooth running affair another AMA/NFFS cooperative effort included three days SAM events sponsored SAM 57 Chapter FAC-staged flying scale events pair days during week toto great week free flight Since desirable schedule vacation time least year ahead purposes attending big meets morning line 1992 schedule places NFFC its usual slot over Memorial Day weekend either Lost Hills Taft California SAM Champs go back Lawrenceville second week June AMA Nationals looking site out west Should western Nationals materialize USOC distinct possibility Eastern U SAbut probably Lawrenceville year Now know what know point time NFFS Nostalgia Gas Rules newly formed NFFS Nostalgia Gas Advisory Board has hard work compiling new booklet No 4 contains event rules eligible designs eligible engines etc 34-page publication contains want know about events answers questions probably never thought asking well initial page 1/34 rules have governed events up now has replaced twelve pages explanations dos donts loop hole plugs first thought question whether progressbut whatever Some additional engines have made eligible Cox Medallion series 48 Model Aviation Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Heres Free Flight Rubber Scale bite Its Al Lidbergs latest plan kit offering 40 in Turbo-Port ~Ith Laos 4 markings See column details popular rubber anal a.kiari Using little Ingenuity standard RS 540 model car motor picked up Toledo Show Swap Shop five AA-size NI-Cd batteries Hank Nystrom fabricated handy portable hand-held ne starter Made standard PVC pipe Hank Nystroms portable starter originally used Radio Shack slide switch activate assembly has since repiaced momentary button pres sure switch Cost well under $20 whole shebang H Nystrom photo some asking Two events have added basic event category bring total seven Small Ignition 090 280 cu displacement Large Ignition 28 1 120 cu displacement addition three special events listed two classes PAA Load 1/2A AR combined plus ROW Man would great get fly some ROW Rise off Water events once again Cox TD glow head approved use reed valve Cox engines replacement head Holland Hornet other subtle revisions well rate long awaited Listing No4 now available can get yours sending $2 stamp Bob Larsh Chairman NFFS Nos Gas Advisory Board 45 South Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis Indiana 46241 Should dissatisfied anything therein remember will getting chance voice concerns via formal rules change cycle set place beginning 1992 Meanwhile lets go flying air still good FIC Prop Brake Aldrich Models now offering depicted new brake installation cone FlC engine installations Proprietor George Aldrich advises made 2024-T aluminum go right Nelson easily modify Rossi Cox etc price $34 postpaid theyre readily availableor has least six accompanying photo would indicate Anyway address 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio Texas 78233 Ask George copy list of other custom made products services few people know about model engines make run Now new brake George offering us method stop Electric starters Remember little white case electric starters Astro Flite once produced 1AA-size engines Well am fortunate purchased back readily available say fortunate because has no alternate commercial source little finger-savers past ten years ever since Astro Flite ceased productionthat up now AF starter has proven handy accessory over years larger starters overpowering have Continued page J6S October 1991 49 Bob Gutal poses Floridians Jim Bradley months Catalog Department features sources new releases hard-to-find acces Mrs Bradley model Bobs FlA en- sories such kits fuel timers FAI gadgetry front ends competition rubber models try May Skyscrapers contest held associated items Galesvilie New York site back ground looks great minimal obstruc tions understand West Point Acad emy property J Bocckinfuso photo Duane Renken flew original C02-powered design 3rd place 1991 Nats Power converted Cox TD 010 All-up weight two ounces Roiled balsa tube fuselage undercambered airfoils No vise part design airpianel D Renken photo Vic Cunnyngham ducks head behind len wing gorgeous Diablo design get better view jamming prop spinner starter cone custom-made starter box Scene Taft site California B Augustus photo Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *z~ Woelds Largest Gas Plans Assarim INTERNATIONALLY FAMpUS C-D QUALITS- 50STE0 MODELS PLANS 56 SDD oi-Ile 2 $46 9Co,olCoP67SA$6O72C~ 02614 L&$56 100 Co. Col PBYSA $7462 Boood Boce Ike $45 96 W1ghNooytoOe $561077 toeig 6170 Fo $32 22 W90.,12l Red 1 $56 02 Boe B-17G 900 $65L A-. * 77WW0l0l21 Redo $66 -66 60 Fobber 07 F,$49o 09 S$6 60 Booood Pee Rooe$426O 70 Boyle Gee-Bee $5690 Bo 60 Dope oe S6B $36 90 501 tO Soperooli1e S6B $52 .60 90 62 Co0 Hoook pLE $56 766 9OCo6oI P69 F,$6t1Co H po90ooooopeSpo$S4-99W 62 EooIheed Vego$35 9590 70 DoolillIe 0-B 11 556-PT 90 60 Boll Op BolIdog $56 -69 Ryo Noojon 107 ACoooo C-3 DpI $46 -69 BBo,ooo 0901 $44 61 Dooglo 0-26 04 $34 77 Loooobe Sod- $35 122 Dooglo 056 0655642 N 00 Fog Co Rooe$SD05 90 71 Mo010 910 Bo4 $44 61 2 7t0,e, WWRoo$S$106 52 Co Goehi FI1C2$4B 96 SOeo PT17ILopde0$59 90 Co Gohk F11C2 $66.pp N Bib Wdooo P60 $75 06 DeCo Co.el Boo $44 71 6009 DC-s $50 - 62 6ooo 90900111000 $44 95 Doog DC 200 $64 90 9ooTM Mollgor$56. 66 Hooob Teeooo 6SBoeog P26k 70545 106 Co020l/4 16S$6B Boelog P266 Fl $5660 000, 6906000 CO Coo, $44 669 40 1 64 Beeb C17-9 Slog $44 596 96 Beech C17-B Sog $54- 107 62Look1101yo$44107 05 Look 1101010 $36 737 62 Sli,oO 7 06 5R7 $45 91 Ii B 61 S0IlOo 0/06 5R7 $55 109 Foorob p5190 $65 122 Seoo 0 06 5R7$66.O0 59 Bi,ol P. P2-B $32 75 06e,ld Lycoede $36 101 Fl 92-B$44 100 507e901d Lpo.dCl$$2f 119 0i,ol F, P2-B $56.57 Food 0IIOV OAT $46 707-9 Peoo Speo $2476 Fod 019004-AT $60 63Skpooke 0909-1 $36 114 Pord TioldAT$22* 56 Co. Wohb 9-00 536 60 Bel-Jopoe XFJ-2 $52 7t Look Lighog P-2t$45 93 Loeri.g C-2AopI $65 36 Rep SeoBee Ao53B 59 GooJ2-F Dook $55 70 RepSeoB Aopb $50 TB O,22-P Doob $66 106 Pipee 2-2 Cob $52590 9BLoob6odoBob$bB 117 65 Go. 969 6eIIoo$4D 669 900692 ONe 90010$52 eSO C No Sold Tho Deole, Pio 3oe 1200 Olloel 6-73 Add 1006 o oIl ode, Fo 61 USACoo&Meo01eooheeil 159125,FbPO1 Pioo1ol 010109 6200 Iloolodo Pioe Eil- Pie 110 eoooloeBIOO bpo Ioego odd 9109 CLEVELAND MODEL & SUPPLY Cob EWOtOTP000010-OOIOTIONS SeCT 050CR SlOBS 100 V 98968 DETROIT AVE CL0YE6A009 OHIO 44162 5,oc 10 3BamIoBB5po116 adjustmentsyouve likely overcontrolled model stabilizer should bent upwards just enough give initial smooth launch curve rudder tweaked just enough initiate bank left Too much stabilizer loop too much rudder spiral slow flight speed calm conditions remove clay until porpoising begins add just enough clay eliminate porpoising daring can cut notch fuselage see plan launch catapult 20-in loop % rubber four-inch stick perfect catapultlaunched Glider will fly higher longer stretches Show kids hold Cerrito tail section clears C ThThw I I Cmplef y i flu less arnufflerLK befftry & puiepEr ___ KiTh GAS New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Smaller Blter says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine trom A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 18x1018x8x14 20x6-10 hand let go May flights totally awesome few out-of-sights thrown Organize club school Scouts have contests award prizes Best little monsters will have something TwoMeter spilling out giant thermalthe just got away Duration/Murphy Continued page 49 known bend connecting rods both 020s 049s small engines get fuel-locked having too much fuel combustion chamber Also reed valve engines have tendency run backwards finger-start reason Cox supplies starter spring reed valve versions However although quite effective always remove starter springs two reasons excess weight buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best ble Free bIght 060007 Order AiM AUcIAn CuP 1428 McArthur Suite 102 carrollton TX 75007 214/242-4684 ux 214/242-1376 have humbling effect machismo Thus AF starter has seen lots service now good news once again new 1/sA starter has hit marketplace Miller R/C Products now offering similar product small engine utility $3495 plus $5 shipping charges distinctive contrast old D AF devices black instead white no parts interchangeable So sez Nancy Miller represents company producing new starters address PO Box 425 Kenwood California 94952 certainly top quality item Hank Nystrom recently wrote looking mini-AF starters number years no avail attending Toledo show last spring interest additionally tweaked exhibitors showing prototype similar machine assess market interest concept mini prop twister discovered box old electric model car October 1991 165 THE ORIGINAL seen 9O-91 WRAM Show & 91 Toledo Show Dont Fooled Imitators Scale Markings airplanes cars boats Stars Circles Triangles Club logos Pre-Spaced Letters & Numbers options choose 80 Colors Select Pin Stripe Tape 2 mu thin Trim Sheets line sheets 6 x 36 Wing Designs create yourown orwe can Pin Line Tape 48 long Stencil Tape 16 Type Faces Select SEND $300 FOR 37-PAGE CATALOG CUSTOM R/C GRAPHICS 4138 Boston Rd Bronx NY 10475 324-7858 phone/fax motors Swap Shop area dollar decided waited around long enough find AF starter grabbed up few used motors idea making homebuilt version personal use Thus using little free fighter ingenuity Hank stuffed standard RS 540 model car motor 61/2 inch length 1 IA inch PVC plastic pipe along five AA size Ni-Cd batteries wired series six volts photo shows Radio Shack slide switch used activate packaged assembly replaced momentary button pressure switch saw FF NATS last week Foam rubber stuffed around motor batteries have tapewound until component fitted snugly place within PVC pipe An appropriately sized PVC pipe cap covers non-business end serving dirt shield retaining battery charging connector remained find way attach small Sullivan rubber prop drive cones motor shaft Since motor shaft / inch diameter Hank built up diameter soldering together successively larger pieces K & S brass tubing until got diameter would securely hold rubber cone place used set screw hold homemade adapter motor shaft before slipping rubber cone am sure guys access metal lathes would able produce professional adapter tubing lamination procedure serves purpose quite well Hank uses low cost universal battery eliminator charger costs about seven dollars gives him about 60 milliampere slow current 45 volt setting overnight charging Thats about ita scrap electric car motor dollar assuming other components purchased new retail total cost well below $20 including charger Also starter selfcontained does need plugged 12 volt glow-driver battery whatever Its portable device Hanks handsome hand-held homebuilt will fan TD 049 about 7000 rpm should start diminutive powerplants No Hank says isnt going business making starters quite satisfying fabricate As footnote asks since Cox TD OlOs back about t/8A Nos Gas event Maybe mini-starter prompted query maybe didnt dont know Model Mag Indexes Have ever wished someone would sit down list plans construction articles have ever published domestic model magazines since year about just list gas powered jobs just rubber glider subjects about articles such molding fiberglass various engine hop-ups basics electric power find thermals Antarctic articles always beneficial review often furnish incentives try new techniques instigate new building projects Have ever stood back looked massive stacks model magazines collecting against walls own workshop wondered just what themor importanthow would ever find particular item ventured dig monstrous heap went looking Have ever added up money have invested collecting mound paper Whew may surprised began indexing construction articles four domestic commercial magazines supported free flight beginning year 1958 winter would faithfully attempt bring index up date binding years magazine publications hard-cover volume adding contents growing hand written log As time passed magazine collection grew logor index got bulky 166 Model Aviation Give Yourself Some Peace Mind TM THE GUARDIAN ANGEL unlike simple battery monitor protects losing R/C model six different ways ect receiver unique audible voltmeter keeps constantly aware small voltage changes also reminds turn receiver off As battery cycler can test receiver pack detect early failure Sophisticated alarms signal clear channel before fly allows test range provides loud sound help find lost model Get fly peace mind T I1 EDont wait until its too late get Guardian Angel TODAY E YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER write Call FREE information Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc 800 729-9210 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 Model TGATLl simplest convenient way making sure receiver batteries charged Ive ever seen Doug Pratt author R/C books remarkably useful valuable device H/C Report March 1991 see also Radio Spectrum RCM Dec 1990 HOBBY BAR F56 MIRE JET luctea fan jet FIBERGLASS FUSE FOAM WING ALL BALSA CANOPY HARDWARE nOBBY BARN PO fox 1785 TUCSON ARIX 85731 602 747-3633 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $275 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $275 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box 3786 center Line MichIgan4SOlB Add $250 torah pp ng M ch gun esidents add 4% sales tax bought computer about eight years ago modernize chore never found time accomplish loading hand-written partially typed log computer finally got packed back its box shoved closet Well may solution hand Jim Patten Urbana Ohio has now done us offering copies various indexes model magazine publication its contents far back 1929 entire index broken up eight individual books total 179 pages list 9899 plans articles last printing example Model Airplane News broken up two volumes first 1929 through 1956which coincidentally encompasses Old Timer era hits Nostalgia Gas cutoff date squarely nose single volumes Model Builder came scene 1971 Model Aviation created 1975 Flying Aces began 1935 has since changed Flying Models two-volume book old Air Trails American Modeler American Aircraft Modeler progression originated 1937 volume costs $650 postpaid can get eight volumes $45 some special books made up contents original eight volumes might beneficial specialty modeler free flight gas volume example includes hand launch towline glider volumes Rubber models Control Line RC well other volumes promised soon time permits four current volumes $10 small fee pay transform bulky inert stockpile old magazines healthy vibrant tool make hobby fun can send inquiries Jimmy SASE give him phone call 513/484-3158 address 5646 South Route 68 L-107 Urbana Ohio 430789429 Support man computer can make old mags come alive Catalog Department Catalog No 12 current valid model wish book Campbells Custom Kits now supersedes previous catalogs new 48-page booklet sketches descriptions free flight supplies kits Cox engines parts plus various other associated items must mail order modeler Proprietor Lee Campbell produces own line kits variety Free Flight disciplines including hand launch glider competition Rubber Old Timer Nostalgia Gas well modern AMA Gas gas kits re-issues famous ageless designs such Zeek T-Bird Rambunctious Maverick etc latest item added Lees list numerous accessories handsome black anodized aluminum hub assembly Wakefield Mulvihill rubber model usage hinge pins drilled proper angles high quality 3-piece ILL FL Y WHA T FIX Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL uency Conversion $4000 Service udes Crystals Certification RCD AM & FM 7 Channel Receiver Special exclusive 6 meters -$7995 TX conversion availablel Full 1991 Specs Rx alone 72/75 mhz -$6995 OrderModel RCD100 Futabla G AM$6995 Model RC0150 Futabla J AM$6995 Model RCD200 Futabla J FM$6995 Model RC0300 Airlronic AM$6995 Model RCD1 50KB Kraft K-Line B$6995 Model RCD15OJR JR AM$6995 Model RCD1 50TH Tower 500$6995 Match tuned Gold 1991 Tx$7495 Tuned aligned updating Tx$7995 Tuned aligned Tx frequency change. $8995 Call Today Ultra Narrow Band AM Receiv Model KMRDC4-7A Years developing worth woat Specifications Size 275 70mm x 165 415mm x 825 205mm Weight 165 oz Working Voltage 38 60 VDC Temperature -10 120F 10 Khz spacing Bandwidth 1- 85 khz 60db down 301P 3db Image 60db down Features Dual conversion AGO Crystal Ceramic Fitters 3 72 75 Mhz Connectors Kraft styles Deans World & specials Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kralt KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies World En ines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments * Large Inventory RIC Parts Crystals ter Specials Send Self Addressed Envelope Brochures UPS US Mail Federal Express COD Shipphg Charges Extra Mastercard Visa Accepted Kraft Midwest Inc VnADoXoLW 115 E Main Northville MI 48167 313 348-0085 FAX 313 348-4175 assembly sells $25 also carries KSB 30-second fuel pinch-off timers Send dollar receive new catalog Campbell Custom Kits 401 Executive Center Drive Suite H-108 West Palm Beach Florida 33401 serious Free Flight competitor will want Starline Internationals Catalog No 3 chock-full items primarily slated toward needs FM competitor pictured offerings include various versions mechanical timers aluminum engine pans sophisticated front ends rubber models A2 glider pods etcmuch imported European sources Among various items gadgetry department complete bunt mechanisms fuel cut-offs timer start buttons circle tow hooks hinged stab mounts new timer being offered well Send dollar Starline International 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale Arizona 85253 get yours right away addition OT buffs might interested Starlines close-out sale Y & 0 props Theyre $100 diameters eight 12 inches various pitches can receive 20 page catalog AJ s Free Right Service sending inquiry 4840 E Leisure Fresno October 1991 167 List Prices Exceeds AMA Rx Guidelines 4 Channel$9495 5 Channel$9995 6 Channel$10495 7 Channel$10995 Pro-Line Units add $1000 Dealers Discounts available Rx Trade $5-s 10 Ss FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease 4 accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds offl Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro st time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates utter supplied adapts 50 Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest FEATHER CUT Simply bestl $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATORTEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN Power Supply3219 CANYON LAKE DRIVE $9450 450 S&HHOLLYWOOD 0068 PHONE/FAX 2134695584 California 93727 AJ s production source Shocer Maz Hog kits various sizes seven different sizes Nos Gas Swat design well Old Timer enthusiasts may interested kit reissuances th~ Hurricane 69 Vangard 66designs once produced Advanced Engineering Company days gone also have listed KSB timer $1750 just few kits accessories offered establishment best buy department 4-inchlong needle valves $2 fit K & B metric size engines 325 75 other engine parts K & B Cox available well Support support Send catalog soon possible Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 51 Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 telephone 613/226-5663 information HiLine Micro-4 have waiting try electric-powered Scale can build light rubber-powered ship heres right stuff right price Designed fly models 50 75 square inches wing weigh between 10 30 grams minus motor system new addition HiLine team comes motor Ni-Cd batteries props parts make chargerall special introductory price $1795 plus $200 postage catalog offerings send $100 HiLine Ltd PO Box 1283 Bethesda MD 20827 Repairing crash damage Dave Stott cofounder modern Flying Aces movement answer question What dislike about modeling replied unhesitatingly Repairing Most us agree strongly resembles work play After fun building model already dont need imposition have known let models lie around years before fix em truism about crash damage usually bad looks important thing develop positive attitude toward wreck Cut away covering nearest undamaged longeron rib bulkhead other point solid attachment saving art work can soaked off thinner otherwise saved use again Survey internal damage glue what can back together Sometimes easier just cut away damaged part glue something solid its place trimming down size knife sanding block dries recommend Testors Green Tube Cement Wood Models fast-drying repairs use cyanoacrylate glue 1 % cases nothing else will work hard soak joint apart thinner reposition several times use instant glue youre leaving plane line up broken leading trailing edges making portable balsa shelves pin up under wings come off pin em down flat bench dry Add doublers break long Butt joints arent strong damage wing check balance plane see repairs have made weight lopsided add weight opposite wing needed compensate Always double-glue letting first coat soak pores wood before adding second coat join little glue skin outside joint fillet corner usually good idea Adding occasional brace angle will keep break occurring similar crash might hurt Keep eyeballing repair area make sure drying straight Try holding long straight balsa yardsticks under both wings stab 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/10
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 165, 166, 167, 168
AT THIS WRITING 1991 AMA Free Flight NATS has just completed Mid American Air Center near Lawrenceville Illinois Since complete review scheduled next months issue shall make few comments passing five-day bash saw near perfect flying weather winds extremely light nil entire week crop situation greatest proved tolerable planners field operating crews get kudos smooth running affair another AMA/NFFS cooperative effort included three days SAM events sponsored SAM 57 Chapter FAC-staged flying scale events pair days during week toto great week free flight Since desirable schedule vacation time least year ahead purposes attending big meets morning line 1992 schedule places NFFC its usual slot over Memorial Day weekend either Lost Hills Taft California SAM Champs go back Lawrenceville second week June AMA Nationals looking site out west Should western Nationals materialize USOC distinct possibility Eastern U SAbut probably Lawrenceville year Now know what know point time NFFS Nostalgia Gas Rules newly formed NFFS Nostalgia Gas Advisory Board has hard work compiling new booklet No 4 contains event rules eligible designs eligible engines etc 34-page publication contains want know about events answers questions probably never thought asking well initial page 1/34 rules have governed events up now has replaced twelve pages explanations dos donts loop hole plugs first thought question whether progressbut whatever Some additional engines have made eligible Cox Medallion series 48 Model Aviation Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Heres Free Flight Rubber Scale bite Its Al Lidbergs latest plan kit offering 40 in Turbo-Port ~Ith Laos 4 markings See column details popular rubber anal a.kiari Using little Ingenuity standard RS 540 model car motor picked up Toledo Show Swap Shop five AA-size NI-Cd batteries Hank Nystrom fabricated handy portable hand-held ne starter Made standard PVC pipe Hank Nystroms portable starter originally used Radio Shack slide switch activate assembly has since repiaced momentary button pres sure switch Cost well under $20 whole shebang H Nystrom photo some asking Two events have added basic event category bring total seven Small Ignition 090 280 cu displacement Large Ignition 28 1 120 cu displacement addition three special events listed two classes PAA Load 1/2A AR combined plus ROW Man would great get fly some ROW Rise off Water events once again Cox TD glow head approved use reed valve Cox engines replacement head Holland Hornet other subtle revisions well rate long awaited Listing No4 now available can get yours sending $2 stamp Bob Larsh Chairman NFFS Nos Gas Advisory Board 45 South Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis Indiana 46241 Should dissatisfied anything therein remember will getting chance voice concerns via formal rules change cycle set place beginning 1992 Meanwhile lets go flying air still good FIC Prop Brake Aldrich Models now offering depicted new brake installation cone FlC engine installations Proprietor George Aldrich advises made 2024-T aluminum go right Nelson easily modify Rossi Cox etc price $34 postpaid theyre readily availableor has least six accompanying photo would indicate Anyway address 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio Texas 78233 Ask George copy list of other custom made products services few people know about model engines make run Now new brake George offering us method stop Electric starters Remember little white case electric starters Astro Flite once produced 1AA-size engines Well am fortunate purchased back readily available say fortunate because has no alternate commercial source little finger-savers past ten years ever since Astro Flite ceased productionthat up now AF starter has proven handy accessory over years larger starters overpowering have Continued page J6S October 1991 49 Bob Gutal poses Floridians Jim Bradley months Catalog Department features sources new releases hard-to-find acces Mrs Bradley model Bobs FlA en- sories such kits fuel timers FAI gadgetry front ends competition rubber models try May Skyscrapers contest held associated items Galesvilie New York site back ground looks great minimal obstruc tions understand West Point Acad emy property J Bocckinfuso photo Duane Renken flew original C02-powered design 3rd place 1991 Nats Power converted Cox TD 010 All-up weight two ounces Roiled balsa tube fuselage undercambered airfoils No vise part design airpianel D Renken photo Vic Cunnyngham ducks head behind len wing gorgeous Diablo design get better view jamming prop spinner starter cone custom-made starter box Scene Taft site California B Augustus photo Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *z~ Woelds Largest Gas Plans Assarim INTERNATIONALLY FAMpUS C-D QUALITS- 50STE0 MODELS PLANS 56 SDD oi-Ile 2 $46 9Co,olCoP67SA$6O72C~ 02614 L&$56 100 Co. 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perfect catapultlaunched Glider will fly higher longer stretches Show kids hold Cerrito tail section clears C ThThw I I Cmplef y i flu less arnufflerLK befftry & puiepEr ___ KiTh GAS New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Smaller Blter says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine trom A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 18x1018x8x14 20x6-10 hand let go May flights totally awesome few out-of-sights thrown Organize club school Scouts have contests award prizes Best little monsters will have something TwoMeter spilling out giant thermalthe just got away Duration/Murphy Continued page 49 known bend connecting rods both 020s 049s small engines get fuel-locked having too much fuel combustion chamber Also reed valve engines have tendency run backwards finger-start reason Cox supplies starter spring reed valve versions However although quite effective always remove starter springs two reasons excess weight buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best ble Free bIght 060007 Order AiM AUcIAn CuP 1428 McArthur Suite 102 carrollton TX 75007 214/242-4684 ux 214/242-1376 have humbling effect machismo Thus AF starter has seen lots service now good news once again new 1/sA starter has hit marketplace Miller R/C Products now offering similar product small engine utility $3495 plus $5 shipping charges distinctive contrast old D AF devices black instead white no parts interchangeable So sez Nancy Miller represents company producing new starters address PO Box 425 Kenwood California 94952 certainly top quality item Hank Nystrom recently wrote looking mini-AF starters number years no avail attending Toledo show last spring interest additionally tweaked exhibitors showing prototype similar machine assess market interest concept mini prop twister discovered box old electric model car October 1991 165 THE ORIGINAL seen 9O-91 WRAM Show & 91 Toledo Show Dont Fooled Imitators Scale Markings airplanes cars boats Stars Circles Triangles Club logos Pre-Spaced Letters & Numbers options choose 80 Colors Select Pin Stripe Tape 2 mu thin Trim Sheets line sheets 6 x 36 Wing Designs create yourown orwe can Pin Line Tape 48 long Stencil Tape 16 Type Faces Select SEND $300 FOR 37-PAGE CATALOG CUSTOM R/C GRAPHICS 4138 Boston Rd Bronx NY 10475 324-7858 phone/fax motors Swap Shop area dollar decided waited around long enough find AF starter grabbed up few used motors idea making homebuilt version personal use Thus using little free fighter ingenuity Hank stuffed standard RS 540 model car motor 61/2 inch length 1 IA inch PVC plastic pipe along five AA size Ni-Cd batteries wired series six volts photo shows Radio Shack slide switch used activate packaged assembly replaced momentary button pressure switch saw FF NATS last week Foam rubber stuffed around motor batteries have tapewound until component fitted snugly place within PVC pipe An appropriately sized PVC pipe cap covers non-business end serving dirt shield retaining battery charging connector remained find way attach small Sullivan rubber prop drive cones motor shaft Since motor shaft / inch diameter Hank built up diameter soldering together successively larger pieces K & S brass tubing until got diameter would securely hold rubber cone place used set screw hold homemade adapter motor shaft before slipping rubber cone am sure guys access metal lathes would able produce professional adapter tubing lamination procedure serves purpose quite well Hank uses low cost universal battery eliminator charger costs about seven dollars gives him about 60 milliampere slow current 45 volt setting overnight charging Thats about ita scrap electric car motor dollar assuming other components purchased new retail total cost well below $20 including charger Also starter selfcontained does need plugged 12 volt glow-driver battery whatever Its portable device Hanks handsome hand-held homebuilt will fan TD 049 about 7000 rpm should start diminutive powerplants No Hank says isnt going business making starters quite satisfying fabricate As footnote asks since Cox TD OlOs back about t/8A Nos Gas event Maybe mini-starter prompted query maybe didnt dont know Model Mag Indexes Have ever wished someone would sit down list plans construction articles have ever published domestic model magazines since year about just list gas powered jobs just rubber glider subjects about articles such molding fiberglass various engine hop-ups basics electric power find thermals Antarctic articles always beneficial review often furnish incentives try new techniques instigate new building projects Have ever stood back looked massive stacks model magazines collecting against walls own workshop wondered just what themor importanthow would ever find particular item ventured dig monstrous heap went looking Have ever added up money have invested collecting mound paper Whew may surprised began indexing construction articles four domestic commercial magazines supported free flight beginning year 1958 winter would faithfully attempt bring index up date binding years magazine publications hard-cover volume adding contents growing hand written log As time passed magazine collection grew logor index got bulky 166 Model Aviation Give Yourself Some Peace Mind TM THE GUARDIAN ANGEL unlike simple battery monitor protects losing R/C model six different ways ect receiver unique audible voltmeter keeps constantly aware small voltage changes also reminds turn receiver off As battery cycler can test receiver pack detect early failure Sophisticated alarms signal clear channel before fly allows test range provides loud sound help find lost model Get fly peace mind T I1 EDont wait until its too late get Guardian Angel TODAY E YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER write Call FREE information Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc 800 729-9210 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 Model TGATLl simplest convenient way making sure receiver batteries charged Ive ever seen Doug Pratt author R/C books remarkably useful valuable device H/C Report March 1991 see also Radio Spectrum RCM Dec 1990 HOBBY BAR F56 MIRE JET luctea fan jet FIBERGLASS FUSE FOAM WING ALL BALSA CANOPY HARDWARE nOBBY BARN PO fox 1785 TUCSON ARIX 85731 602 747-3633 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $275 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $275 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box 3786 center Line MichIgan4SOlB Add $250 torah pp ng M ch gun esidents add 4% sales tax bought computer about eight years ago modernize chore never found time accomplish loading hand-written partially typed log computer finally got packed back its box shoved closet Well may solution hand Jim Patten Urbana Ohio has now done us offering copies various indexes model magazine publication its contents far back 1929 entire index broken up eight individual books total 179 pages list 9899 plans articles last printing example Model Airplane News broken up two volumes first 1929 through 1956which coincidentally encompasses Old Timer era hits Nostalgia Gas cutoff date squarely nose single volumes Model Builder came scene 1971 Model Aviation created 1975 Flying Aces began 1935 has since changed Flying Models two-volume book old Air Trails American Modeler American Aircraft Modeler progression originated 1937 volume costs $650 postpaid can get eight volumes $45 some special books made up contents original eight volumes might beneficial specialty modeler free flight gas volume example includes hand launch towline glider volumes Rubber models Control Line RC well other volumes promised soon time permits four current volumes $10 small fee pay transform bulky inert stockpile old magazines healthy vibrant tool make hobby fun can send inquiries Jimmy SASE give him phone call 513/484-3158 address 5646 South Route 68 L-107 Urbana Ohio 430789429 Support man computer can make old mags come alive Catalog Department Catalog No 12 current valid model wish book Campbells Custom Kits now supersedes previous catalogs new 48-page booklet sketches descriptions free flight supplies kits Cox engines parts plus various other associated items must mail order modeler Proprietor Lee Campbell produces own line kits variety Free Flight disciplines including hand launch glider competition Rubber Old Timer Nostalgia Gas well modern AMA Gas gas kits re-issues famous ageless designs such Zeek T-Bird Rambunctious Maverick etc latest item added Lees list numerous accessories handsome black anodized aluminum hub assembly Wakefield Mulvihill rubber model usage hinge pins drilled proper angles high quality 3-piece ILL FL Y WHA T FIX Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL uency Conversion $4000 Service udes Crystals Certification RCD AM & FM 7 Channel Receiver Special exclusive 6 meters -$7995 TX conversion availablel Full 1991 Specs Rx alone 72/75 mhz -$6995 OrderModel RCD100 Futabla G AM$6995 Model RC0150 Futabla J AM$6995 Model RCD200 Futabla J FM$6995 Model RC0300 Airlronic AM$6995 Model RCD1 50KB Kraft K-Line B$6995 Model RCD15OJR JR AM$6995 Model RCD1 50TH Tower 500$6995 Match tuned Gold 1991 Tx$7495 Tuned aligned updating Tx$7995 Tuned aligned Tx frequency change. $8995 Call Today Ultra Narrow Band AM Receiv Model KMRDC4-7A Years developing worth woat Specifications Size 275 70mm x 165 415mm x 825 205mm Weight 165 oz Working Voltage 38 60 VDC Temperature -10 120F 10 Khz spacing Bandwidth 1- 85 khz 60db down 301P 3db Image 60db down Features Dual conversion AGO Crystal Ceramic Fitters 3 72 75 Mhz Connectors Kraft styles Deans World & specials Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kralt KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies World En ines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments * Large Inventory RIC Parts Crystals ter Specials Send Self Addressed Envelope Brochures UPS US Mail Federal Express COD Shipphg Charges Extra Mastercard Visa Accepted Kraft Midwest Inc VnADoXoLW 115 E Main Northville MI 48167 313 348-0085 FAX 313 348-4175 assembly sells $25 also carries KSB 30-second fuel pinch-off timers Send dollar receive new catalog Campbell Custom Kits 401 Executive Center Drive Suite H-108 West Palm Beach Florida 33401 serious Free Flight competitor will want Starline Internationals Catalog No 3 chock-full items primarily slated toward needs FM competitor pictured offerings include various versions mechanical timers aluminum engine pans sophisticated front ends rubber models A2 glider pods etcmuch imported European sources Among various items gadgetry department complete bunt mechanisms fuel cut-offs timer start buttons circle tow hooks hinged stab mounts new timer being offered well Send dollar Starline International 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale Arizona 85253 get yours right away addition OT buffs might interested Starlines close-out sale Y & 0 props Theyre $100 diameters eight 12 inches various pitches can receive 20 page catalog AJ s Free Right Service sending inquiry 4840 E Leisure Fresno October 1991 167 List Prices Exceeds AMA Rx Guidelines 4 Channel$9495 5 Channel$9995 6 Channel$10495 7 Channel$10995 Pro-Line Units add $1000 Dealers Discounts available Rx Trade $5-s 10 Ss FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease 4 accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds offl Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro st time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates utter supplied adapts 50 Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest FEATHER CUT Simply bestl $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATORTEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN Power Supply3219 CANYON LAKE DRIVE $9450 450 S&HHOLLYWOOD 0068 PHONE/FAX 2134695584 California 93727 AJ s production source Shocer Maz Hog kits various sizes seven different sizes Nos Gas Swat design well Old Timer enthusiasts may interested kit reissuances th~ Hurricane 69 Vangard 66designs once produced Advanced Engineering Company days gone also have listed KSB timer $1750 just few kits accessories offered establishment best buy department 4-inchlong needle valves $2 fit K & B metric size engines 325 75 other engine parts K & B Cox available well Support support Send catalog soon possible Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 51 Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 telephone 613/226-5663 information HiLine Micro-4 have waiting try electric-powered Scale can build light rubber-powered ship heres right stuff right price Designed fly models 50 75 square inches wing weigh between 10 30 grams minus motor system new addition HiLine team comes motor Ni-Cd batteries props parts make chargerall special introductory price $1795 plus $200 postage catalog offerings send $100 HiLine Ltd PO Box 1283 Bethesda MD 20827 Repairing crash damage Dave Stott cofounder modern Flying Aces movement answer question What dislike about modeling replied unhesitatingly Repairing Most us agree strongly resembles work play After fun building model already dont need imposition have known let models lie around years before fix em truism about crash damage usually bad looks important thing develop positive attitude toward wreck Cut away covering nearest undamaged longeron rib bulkhead other point solid attachment saving art work can soaked off thinner otherwise saved use again Survey internal damage glue what can back together Sometimes easier just cut away damaged part glue something solid its place trimming down size knife sanding block dries recommend Testors Green Tube Cement Wood Models fast-drying repairs use cyanoacrylate glue 1 % cases nothing else will work hard soak joint apart thinner reposition several times use instant glue youre leaving plane line up broken leading trailing edges making portable balsa shelves pin up under wings come off pin em down flat bench dry Add doublers break long Butt joints arent strong damage wing check balance plane see repairs have made weight lopsided add weight opposite wing needed compensate Always double-glue letting first coat soak pores wood before adding second coat join little glue skin outside joint fillet corner usually good idea Adding occasional brace angle will keep break occurring similar crash might hurt Keep eyeballing repair area make sure drying straight Try holding long straight balsa yardsticks under both wings stab halves see parallel Adding removable external brace can soaked off thinner later plane structure has added works well times damage severe Known quality kits OLD TIMER RUBBER 34 INCH WING SPAN MOLDED CANOPY DIE-CUT WOOD PROP BLANK new member Peck-Polymers family flying models Send complete catalog S3t Dietrich CONVERTABLE HARD TO FIND ACCESSORIES FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS DakDaIuem*e PO BOX 710399-MA SANTEE CA 92072 J q qq~ TEL 619 8-1818 FAX 619 8-1833 168 Model Aviation em 250 fues Recogniced ____ CSA Certif ledAndesoe File No5 File No.aiPner P26226[R2Pt$4PtOdeCfSI,C Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1400 fo thee packages 4 Pometyoles $400 per package $200 shipping end handlingl CT esidents add sales ten Pices subject change notice DEALER frJoufRf ES INVITED further information dea er yr can send SASh Business Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORSF Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Statnford CT 06905 1203 322-6294
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/10
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 165, 166, 167, 168
AT THIS WRITING 1991 AMA Free Flight NATS has just completed Mid American Air Center near Lawrenceville Illinois Since complete review scheduled next months issue shall make few comments passing five-day bash saw near perfect flying weather winds extremely light nil entire week crop situation greatest proved tolerable planners field operating crews get kudos smooth running affair another AMA/NFFS cooperative effort included three days SAM events sponsored SAM 57 Chapter FAC-staged flying scale events pair days during week toto great week free flight Since desirable schedule vacation time least year ahead purposes attending big meets morning line 1992 schedule places NFFC its usual slot over Memorial Day weekend either Lost Hills Taft California SAM Champs go back Lawrenceville second week June AMA Nationals looking site out west Should western Nationals materialize USOC distinct possibility Eastern U SAbut probably Lawrenceville year Now know what know point time NFFS Nostalgia Gas Rules newly formed NFFS Nostalgia Gas Advisory Board has hard work compiling new booklet No 4 contains event rules eligible designs eligible engines etc 34-page publication contains want know about events answers questions probably never thought asking well initial page 1/34 rules have governed events up now has replaced twelve pages explanations dos donts loop hole plugs first thought question whether progressbut whatever Some additional engines have made eligible Cox Medallion series 48 Model Aviation Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Heres Free Flight Rubber Scale bite Its Al Lidbergs latest plan kit offering 40 in Turbo-Port ~Ith Laos 4 markings See column details popular rubber anal a.kiari Using little Ingenuity standard RS 540 model car motor picked up Toledo Show Swap Shop five AA-size NI-Cd batteries Hank Nystrom fabricated handy portable hand-held ne starter Made standard PVC pipe Hank Nystroms portable starter originally used Radio Shack slide switch activate assembly has since repiaced momentary button pres sure switch Cost well under $20 whole shebang H Nystrom photo some asking Two events have added basic event category bring total seven Small Ignition 090 280 cu displacement Large Ignition 28 1 120 cu displacement addition three special events listed two classes PAA Load 1/2A AR combined plus ROW Man would great get fly some ROW Rise off Water events once again Cox TD glow head approved use reed valve Cox engines replacement head Holland Hornet other subtle revisions well rate long awaited Listing No4 now available can get yours sending $2 stamp Bob Larsh Chairman NFFS Nos Gas Advisory Board 45 South Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis Indiana 46241 Should dissatisfied anything therein remember will getting chance voice concerns via formal rules change cycle set place beginning 1992 Meanwhile lets go flying air still good FIC Prop Brake Aldrich Models now offering depicted new brake installation cone FlC engine installations Proprietor George Aldrich advises made 2024-T aluminum go right Nelson easily modify Rossi Cox etc price $34 postpaid theyre readily availableor has least six accompanying photo would indicate Anyway address 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio Texas 78233 Ask George copy list of other custom made products services few people know about model engines make run Now new brake George offering us method stop Electric starters Remember little white case electric starters Astro Flite once produced 1AA-size engines Well am fortunate purchased back readily available say fortunate because has no alternate commercial source little finger-savers past ten years ever since Astro Flite ceased productionthat up now AF starter has proven handy accessory over years larger starters overpowering have Continued page J6S October 1991 49 Bob Gutal poses Floridians Jim Bradley months Catalog Department features sources new releases hard-to-find acces Mrs Bradley model Bobs FlA en- sories such kits fuel timers FAI gadgetry front ends competition rubber models try May Skyscrapers contest held associated items Galesvilie New York site back ground looks great minimal obstruc tions understand West Point Acad emy property J Bocckinfuso photo Duane Renken flew original C02-powered design 3rd place 1991 Nats Power converted Cox TD 010 All-up weight two ounces Roiled balsa tube fuselage undercambered airfoils No vise part design airpianel D Renken photo Vic Cunnyngham ducks head behind len wing gorgeous Diablo design get better view jamming prop spinner starter cone custom-made starter box Scene Taft site California B Augustus photo Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *z~ Woelds Largest Gas Plans Assarim INTERNATIONALLY FAMpUS C-D QUALITS- 50STE0 MODELS PLANS 56 SDD oi-Ile 2 $46 9Co,olCoP67SA$6O72C~ 02614 L&$56 100 Co. Col PBYSA $7462 Boood Boce Ike $45 96 W1ghNooytoOe $561077 toeig 6170 Fo $32 22 W90.,12l Red 1 $56 02 Boe B-17G 900 $65L A-. * 77WW0l0l21 Redo $66 -66 60 Fobber 07 F,$49o 09 S$6 60 Booood Pee Rooe$426O 70 Boyle Gee-Bee $5690 Bo 60 Dope oe S6B $36 90 501 tO Soperooli1e S6B $52 .60 90 62 Co0 Hoook pLE $56 766 9OCo6oI P69 F,$6t1Co H po90ooooopeSpo$S4-99W 62 EooIheed Vego$35 9590 70 DoolillIe 0-B 11 556-PT 90 60 Boll Op BolIdog $56 -69 Ryo Noojon 107 ACoooo C-3 DpI $46 -69 BBo,ooo 0901 $44 61 Dooglo 0-26 04 $34 77 Loooobe Sod- $35 122 Dooglo 056 0655642 N 00 Fog Co Rooe$SD05 90 71 Mo010 910 Bo4 $44 61 2 7t0,e, WWRoo$S$106 52 Co Goehi FI1C2$4B 96 SOeo PT17ILopde0$59 90 Co Gohk F11C2 $66.pp N Bib Wdooo P60 $75 06 DeCo Co.el Boo $44 71 6009 DC-s $50 - 62 6ooo 90900111000 $44 95 Doog DC 200 $64 90 9ooTM Mollgor$56. 66 Hooob Teeooo 6SBoeog P26k 70545 106 Co020l/4 16S$6B Boelog P266 Fl $5660 000, 6906000 CO Coo, $44 669 40 1 64 Beeb C17-9 Slog $44 596 96 Beech C17-B Sog $54- 107 62Look1101yo$44107 05 Look 1101010 $36 737 62 Sli,oO 7 06 5R7 $45 91 Ii B 61 S0IlOo 0/06 5R7 $55 109 Foorob p5190 $65 122 Seoo 0 06 5R7$66.O0 59 Bi,ol P. P2-B $32 75 06e,ld Lycoede $36 101 Fl 92-B$44 100 507e901d Lpo.dCl$$2f 119 0i,ol F, P2-B $56.57 Food 0IIOV OAT $46 707-9 Peoo Speo $2476 Fod 019004-AT $60 63Skpooke 0909-1 $36 114 Pord TioldAT$22* 56 Co. Wohb 9-00 536 60 Bel-Jopoe XFJ-2 $52 7t Look Lighog P-2t$45 93 Loeri.g C-2AopI $65 36 Rep SeoBee Ao53B 59 GooJ2-F Dook $55 70 RepSeoB Aopb $50 TB O,22-P Doob $66 106 Pipee 2-2 Cob $52590 9BLoob6odoBob$bB 117 65 Go. 969 6eIIoo$4D 669 900692 ONe 90010$52 eSO C No Sold Tho Deole, Pio 3oe 1200 Olloel 6-73 Add 1006 o oIl ode, Fo 61 USACoo&Meo01eooheeil 159125,FbPO1 Pioo1ol 010109 6200 Iloolodo Pioe Eil- Pie 110 eoooloeBIOO bpo Ioego odd 9109 CLEVELAND MODEL & SUPPLY Cob EWOtOTP000010-OOIOTIONS SeCT 050CR SlOBS 100 V 98968 DETROIT AVE CL0YE6A009 OHIO 44162 5,oc 10 3BamIoBB5po116 adjustmentsyouve likely overcontrolled model stabilizer should bent upwards just enough give initial smooth launch curve rudder tweaked just enough initiate bank left Too much stabilizer loop too much rudder spiral slow flight speed calm conditions remove clay until porpoising begins add just enough clay eliminate porpoising daring can cut notch fuselage see plan launch catapult 20-in loop % rubber four-inch stick perfect catapultlaunched Glider will fly higher longer stretches Show kids hold Cerrito tail section clears C ThThw I I Cmplef y i flu less arnufflerLK befftry & puiepEr ___ KiTh GAS New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Smaller Blter says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine trom A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 18x1018x8x14 20x6-10 hand let go May flights totally awesome few out-of-sights thrown Organize club school Scouts have contests award prizes Best little monsters will have something TwoMeter spilling out giant thermalthe just got away Duration/Murphy Continued page 49 known bend connecting rods both 020s 049s small engines get fuel-locked having too much fuel combustion chamber Also reed valve engines have tendency run backwards finger-start reason Cox supplies starter spring reed valve versions However although quite effective always remove starter springs two reasons excess weight buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best ble Free bIght 060007 Order AiM AUcIAn CuP 1428 McArthur Suite 102 carrollton TX 75007 214/242-4684 ux 214/242-1376 have humbling effect machismo Thus AF starter has seen lots service now good news once again new 1/sA starter has hit marketplace Miller R/C Products now offering similar product small engine utility $3495 plus $5 shipping charges distinctive contrast old D AF devices black instead white no parts interchangeable So sez Nancy Miller represents company producing new starters address PO Box 425 Kenwood California 94952 certainly top quality item Hank Nystrom recently wrote looking mini-AF starters number years no avail attending Toledo show last spring interest additionally tweaked exhibitors showing prototype similar machine assess market interest concept mini prop twister discovered box old electric model car October 1991 165 THE ORIGINAL seen 9O-91 WRAM Show & 91 Toledo Show Dont Fooled Imitators Scale Markings airplanes cars boats Stars Circles Triangles Club logos Pre-Spaced Letters & Numbers options choose 80 Colors Select Pin Stripe Tape 2 mu thin Trim Sheets line sheets 6 x 36 Wing Designs create yourown orwe can Pin Line Tape 48 long Stencil Tape 16 Type Faces Select SEND $300 FOR 37-PAGE CATALOG CUSTOM R/C GRAPHICS 4138 Boston Rd Bronx NY 10475 324-7858 phone/fax motors Swap Shop area dollar decided waited around long enough find AF starter grabbed up few used motors idea making homebuilt version personal use Thus using little free fighter ingenuity Hank stuffed standard RS 540 model car motor 61/2 inch length 1 IA inch PVC plastic pipe along five AA size Ni-Cd batteries wired series six volts photo shows Radio Shack slide switch used activate packaged assembly replaced momentary button pressure switch saw FF NATS last week Foam rubber stuffed around motor batteries have tapewound until component fitted snugly place within PVC pipe An appropriately sized PVC pipe cap covers non-business end serving dirt shield retaining battery charging connector remained find way attach small Sullivan rubber prop drive cones motor shaft Since motor shaft / inch diameter Hank built up diameter soldering together successively larger pieces K & S brass tubing until got diameter would securely hold rubber cone place used set screw hold homemade adapter motor shaft before slipping rubber cone am sure guys access metal lathes would able produce professional adapter tubing lamination procedure serves purpose quite well Hank uses low cost universal battery eliminator charger costs about seven dollars gives him about 60 milliampere slow current 45 volt setting overnight charging Thats about ita scrap electric car motor dollar assuming other components purchased new retail total cost well below $20 including charger Also starter selfcontained does need plugged 12 volt glow-driver battery whatever Its portable device Hanks handsome hand-held homebuilt will fan TD 049 about 7000 rpm should start diminutive powerplants No Hank says isnt going business making starters quite satisfying fabricate As footnote asks since Cox TD OlOs back about t/8A Nos Gas event Maybe mini-starter prompted query maybe didnt dont know Model Mag Indexes Have ever wished someone would sit down list plans construction articles have ever published domestic model magazines since year about just list gas powered jobs just rubber glider subjects about articles such molding fiberglass various engine hop-ups basics electric power find thermals Antarctic articles always beneficial review often furnish incentives try new techniques instigate new building projects Have ever stood back looked massive stacks model magazines collecting against walls own workshop wondered just what themor importanthow would ever find particular item ventured dig monstrous heap went looking Have ever added up money have invested collecting mound paper Whew may surprised began indexing construction articles four domestic commercial magazines supported free flight beginning year 1958 winter would faithfully attempt bring index up date binding years magazine publications hard-cover volume adding contents growing hand written log As time passed magazine collection grew logor index got bulky 166 Model Aviation Give Yourself Some Peace Mind TM THE GUARDIAN ANGEL unlike simple battery monitor protects losing R/C model six different ways ect receiver unique audible voltmeter keeps constantly aware small voltage changes also reminds turn receiver off As battery cycler can test receiver pack detect early failure Sophisticated alarms signal clear channel before fly allows test range provides loud sound help find lost model Get fly peace mind T I1 EDont wait until its too late get Guardian Angel TODAY E YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER write Call FREE information Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc 800 729-9210 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 Model TGATLl simplest convenient way making sure receiver batteries charged Ive ever seen Doug Pratt author R/C books remarkably useful valuable device H/C Report March 1991 see also Radio Spectrum RCM Dec 1990 HOBBY BAR F56 MIRE JET luctea fan jet FIBERGLASS FUSE FOAM WING ALL BALSA CANOPY HARDWARE nOBBY BARN PO fox 1785 TUCSON ARIX 85731 602 747-3633 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $275 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $275 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box 3786 center Line MichIgan4SOlB Add $250 torah pp ng M ch gun esidents add 4% sales tax bought computer about eight years ago modernize chore never found time accomplish loading hand-written partially typed log computer finally got packed back its box shoved closet Well may solution hand Jim Patten Urbana Ohio has now done us offering copies various indexes model magazine publication its contents far back 1929 entire index broken up eight individual books total 179 pages list 9899 plans articles last printing example Model Airplane News broken up two volumes first 1929 through 1956which coincidentally encompasses Old Timer era hits Nostalgia Gas cutoff date squarely nose single volumes Model Builder came scene 1971 Model Aviation created 1975 Flying Aces began 1935 has since changed Flying Models two-volume book old Air Trails American Modeler American Aircraft Modeler progression originated 1937 volume costs $650 postpaid can get eight volumes $45 some special books made up contents original eight volumes might beneficial specialty modeler free flight gas volume example includes hand launch towline glider volumes Rubber models Control Line RC well other volumes promised soon time permits four current volumes $10 small fee pay transform bulky inert stockpile old magazines healthy vibrant tool make hobby fun can send inquiries Jimmy SASE give him phone call 513/484-3158 address 5646 South Route 68 L-107 Urbana Ohio 430789429 Support man computer can make old mags come alive Catalog Department Catalog No 12 current valid model wish book Campbells Custom Kits now supersedes previous catalogs new 48-page booklet sketches descriptions free flight supplies kits Cox engines parts plus various other associated items must mail order modeler Proprietor Lee Campbell produces own line kits variety Free Flight disciplines including hand launch glider competition Rubber Old Timer Nostalgia Gas well modern AMA Gas gas kits re-issues famous ageless designs such Zeek T-Bird Rambunctious Maverick etc latest item added Lees list numerous accessories handsome black anodized aluminum hub assembly Wakefield Mulvihill rubber model usage hinge pins drilled proper angles high quality 3-piece ILL FL Y WHA T FIX Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL uency Conversion $4000 Service udes Crystals Certification RCD AM & FM 7 Channel Receiver Special exclusive 6 meters -$7995 TX conversion availablel Full 1991 Specs Rx alone 72/75 mhz -$6995 OrderModel RCD100 Futabla G AM$6995 Model RC0150 Futabla J AM$6995 Model RCD200 Futabla J FM$6995 Model RC0300 Airlronic AM$6995 Model RCD1 50KB Kraft K-Line B$6995 Model RCD15OJR JR AM$6995 Model RCD1 50TH Tower 500$6995 Match tuned Gold 1991 Tx$7495 Tuned aligned updating Tx$7995 Tuned aligned Tx frequency change. $8995 Call Today Ultra Narrow Band AM Receiv Model KMRDC4-7A Years developing worth woat Specifications Size 275 70mm x 165 415mm x 825 205mm Weight 165 oz Working Voltage 38 60 VDC Temperature -10 120F 10 Khz spacing Bandwidth 1- 85 khz 60db down 301P 3db Image 60db down Features Dual conversion AGO Crystal Ceramic Fitters 3 72 75 Mhz Connectors Kraft styles Deans World & specials Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kralt KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies World En ines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments * Large Inventory RIC Parts Crystals ter Specials Send Self Addressed Envelope Brochures UPS US Mail Federal Express COD Shipphg Charges Extra Mastercard Visa Accepted Kraft Midwest Inc VnADoXoLW 115 E Main Northville MI 48167 313 348-0085 FAX 313 348-4175 assembly sells $25 also carries KSB 30-second fuel pinch-off timers Send dollar receive new catalog Campbell Custom Kits 401 Executive Center Drive Suite H-108 West Palm Beach Florida 33401 serious Free Flight competitor will want Starline Internationals Catalog No 3 chock-full items primarily slated toward needs FM competitor pictured offerings include various versions mechanical timers aluminum engine pans sophisticated front ends rubber models A2 glider pods etcmuch imported European sources Among various items gadgetry department complete bunt mechanisms fuel cut-offs timer start buttons circle tow hooks hinged stab mounts new timer being offered well Send dollar Starline International 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale Arizona 85253 get yours right away addition OT buffs might interested Starlines close-out sale Y & 0 props Theyre $100 diameters eight 12 inches various pitches can receive 20 page catalog AJ s Free Right Service sending inquiry 4840 E Leisure Fresno October 1991 167 List Prices Exceeds AMA Rx Guidelines 4 Channel$9495 5 Channel$9995 6 Channel$10495 7 Channel$10995 Pro-Line Units add $1000 Dealers Discounts available Rx Trade $5-s 10 Ss FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease 4 accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds offl Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro st time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates utter supplied adapts 50 Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest FEATHER CUT Simply bestl $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATORTEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN Power Supply3219 CANYON LAKE DRIVE $9450 450 S&HHOLLYWOOD 0068 PHONE/FAX 2134695584 California 93727 AJ s production source Shocer Maz Hog kits various sizes seven different sizes Nos Gas Swat design well Old Timer enthusiasts may interested kit reissuances th~ Hurricane 69 Vangard 66designs once produced Advanced Engineering Company days gone also have listed KSB timer $1750 just few kits accessories offered establishment best buy department 4-inchlong needle valves $2 fit K & B metric size engines 325 75 other engine parts K & B Cox available well Support support Send catalog soon possible Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 51 Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 telephone 613/226-5663 information HiLine Micro-4 have waiting try electric-powered Scale can build light rubber-powered ship heres right stuff right price Designed fly models 50 75 square inches wing weigh between 10 30 grams minus motor system new addition HiLine team comes motor Ni-Cd batteries props parts make chargerall special introductory price $1795 plus $200 postage catalog offerings send $100 HiLine Ltd PO Box 1283 Bethesda MD 20827 Repairing crash damage Dave Stott cofounder modern Flying Aces movement answer question What dislike about modeling replied unhesitatingly Repairing Most us agree strongly resembles work play After fun building model already dont need imposition have known let models lie around years before fix em truism about crash damage usually bad looks important thing develop positive attitude toward wreck Cut away covering nearest undamaged longeron rib bulkhead other point solid attachment saving art work can soaked off thinner otherwise saved use again Survey internal damage glue what can back together Sometimes easier just cut away damaged part glue something solid its place trimming down size knife sanding block dries recommend Testors Green Tube Cement Wood Models fast-drying repairs use cyanoacrylate glue 1 % cases nothing else will work hard soak joint apart thinner reposition several times use instant glue youre leaving plane line up broken leading trailing edges making portable balsa shelves pin up under wings come off pin em down flat bench dry Add doublers break long Butt joints arent strong damage wing check balance plane see repairs have made weight lopsided add weight opposite wing needed compensate Always double-glue letting first coat soak pores wood before adding second coat join little glue skin outside joint fillet corner usually good idea Adding occasional brace angle will keep break occurring similar crash might hurt Keep eyeballing repair area make sure drying straight Try holding long straight balsa yardsticks under both wings stab halves see parallel Adding removable external brace can soaked off thinner later plane structure has added works well times damage severe Known quality kits OLD TIMER RUBBER 34 INCH WING SPAN MOLDED CANOPY DIE-CUT WOOD PROP BLANK new member Peck-Polymers family flying models Send complete catalog S3t Dietrich CONVERTABLE HARD TO FIND ACCESSORIES FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS DakDaIuem*e PO BOX 710399-MA SANTEE CA 92072 J q qq~ TEL 619 8-1818 FAX 619 8-1833 168 Model Aviation em 250 fues Recogniced ____ CSA Certif ledAndesoe File No5 File No.aiPner P26226[R2Pt$4PtOdeCfSI,C Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1400 fo thee packages 4 Pometyoles $400 per package $200 shipping end handlingl CT esidents add sales ten Pices subject change notice DEALER frJoufRf ES INVITED further information dea er yr can send SASh Business Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORSF Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Statnford CT 06905 1203 322-6294
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/10
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 165, 166, 167, 168
AT THIS WRITING 1991 AMA Free Flight NATS has just completed Mid American Air Center near Lawrenceville Illinois Since complete review scheduled next months issue shall make few comments passing five-day bash saw near perfect flying weather winds extremely light nil entire week crop situation greatest proved tolerable planners field operating crews get kudos smooth running affair another AMA/NFFS cooperative effort included three days SAM events sponsored SAM 57 Chapter FAC-staged flying scale events pair days during week toto great week free flight Since desirable schedule vacation time least year ahead purposes attending big meets morning line 1992 schedule places NFFC its usual slot over Memorial Day weekend either Lost Hills Taft California SAM Champs go back Lawrenceville second week June AMA Nationals looking site out west Should western Nationals materialize USOC distinct possibility Eastern U SAbut probably Lawrenceville year Now know what know point time NFFS Nostalgia Gas Rules newly formed NFFS Nostalgia Gas Advisory Board has hard work compiling new booklet No 4 contains event rules eligible designs eligible engines etc 34-page publication contains want know about events answers questions probably never thought asking well initial page 1/34 rules have governed events up now has replaced twelve pages explanations dos donts loop hole plugs first thought question whether progressbut whatever Some additional engines have made eligible Cox Medallion series 48 Model Aviation Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Heres Free Flight Rubber Scale bite Its Al Lidbergs latest plan kit offering 40 in Turbo-Port ~Ith Laos 4 markings See column details popular rubber anal a.kiari Using little Ingenuity standard RS 540 model car motor picked up Toledo Show Swap Shop five AA-size NI-Cd batteries Hank Nystrom fabricated handy portable hand-held ne starter Made standard PVC pipe Hank Nystroms portable starter originally used Radio Shack slide switch activate assembly has since repiaced momentary button pres sure switch Cost well under $20 whole shebang H Nystrom photo some asking Two events have added basic event category bring total seven Small Ignition 090 280 cu displacement Large Ignition 28 1 120 cu displacement addition three special events listed two classes PAA Load 1/2A AR combined plus ROW Man would great get fly some ROW Rise off Water events once again Cox TD glow head approved use reed valve Cox engines replacement head Holland Hornet other subtle revisions well rate long awaited Listing No4 now available can get yours sending $2 stamp Bob Larsh Chairman NFFS Nos Gas Advisory Board 45 South Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis Indiana 46241 Should dissatisfied anything therein remember will getting chance voice concerns via formal rules change cycle set place beginning 1992 Meanwhile lets go flying air still good FIC Prop Brake Aldrich Models now offering depicted new brake installation cone FlC engine installations Proprietor George Aldrich advises made 2024-T aluminum go right Nelson easily modify Rossi Cox etc price $34 postpaid theyre readily availableor has least six accompanying photo would indicate Anyway address 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio Texas 78233 Ask George copy list of other custom made products services few people know about model engines make run Now new brake George offering us method stop Electric starters Remember little white case electric starters Astro Flite once produced 1AA-size engines Well am fortunate purchased back readily available say fortunate because has no alternate commercial source little finger-savers past ten years ever since Astro Flite ceased productionthat up now AF starter has proven handy accessory over years larger starters overpowering have Continued page J6S October 1991 49 Bob Gutal poses Floridians Jim Bradley months Catalog Department features sources new releases hard-to-find acces Mrs Bradley model Bobs FlA en- sories such kits fuel timers FAI gadgetry front ends competition rubber models try May Skyscrapers contest held associated items Galesvilie New York site back ground looks great minimal obstruc tions understand West Point Acad emy property J Bocckinfuso photo Duane Renken flew original C02-powered design 3rd place 1991 Nats Power converted Cox TD 010 All-up weight two ounces Roiled balsa tube fuselage undercambered airfoils No vise part design airpianel D Renken photo Vic Cunnyngham ducks head behind len wing gorgeous Diablo design get better view jamming prop spinner starter cone custom-made starter box Scene Taft site California B Augustus photo Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *z~ Woelds Largest Gas Plans Assarim INTERNATIONALLY FAMpUS C-D QUALITS- 50STE0 MODELS PLANS 56 SDD oi-Ile 2 $46 9Co,olCoP67SA$6O72C~ 02614 L&$56 100 Co. Col PBYSA $7462 Boood Boce Ike $45 96 W1ghNooytoOe $561077 toeig 6170 Fo $32 22 W90.,12l Red 1 $56 02 Boe B-17G 900 $65L A-. * 77WW0l0l21 Redo $66 -66 60 Fobber 07 F,$49o 09 S$6 60 Booood Pee Rooe$426O 70 Boyle Gee-Bee $5690 Bo 60 Dope oe S6B $36 90 501 tO Soperooli1e S6B $52 .60 90 62 Co0 Hoook pLE $56 766 9OCo6oI P69 F,$6t1Co H po90ooooopeSpo$S4-99W 62 EooIheed Vego$35 9590 70 DoolillIe 0-B 11 556-PT 90 60 Boll Op BolIdog $56 -69 Ryo Noojon 107 ACoooo C-3 DpI $46 -69 BBo,ooo 0901 $44 61 Dooglo 0-26 04 $34 77 Loooobe Sod- $35 122 Dooglo 056 0655642 N 00 Fog Co Rooe$SD05 90 71 Mo010 910 Bo4 $44 61 2 7t0,e, WWRoo$S$106 52 Co Goehi FI1C2$4B 96 SOeo PT17ILopde0$59 90 Co Gohk F11C2 $66.pp N Bib Wdooo P60 $75 06 DeCo Co.el Boo $44 71 6009 DC-s $50 - 62 6ooo 90900111000 $44 95 Doog DC 200 $64 90 9ooTM Mollgor$56. 66 Hooob Teeooo 6SBoeog P26k 70545 106 Co020l/4 16S$6B Boelog P266 Fl $5660 000, 6906000 CO Coo, $44 669 40 1 64 Beeb C17-9 Slog $44 596 96 Beech C17-B Sog $54- 107 62Look1101yo$44107 05 Look 1101010 $36 737 62 Sli,oO 7 06 5R7 $45 91 Ii B 61 S0IlOo 0/06 5R7 $55 109 Foorob p5190 $65 122 Seoo 0 06 5R7$66.O0 59 Bi,ol P. P2-B $32 75 06e,ld Lycoede $36 101 Fl 92-B$44 100 507e901d Lpo.dCl$$2f 119 0i,ol F, P2-B $56.57 Food 0IIOV OAT $46 707-9 Peoo Speo $2476 Fod 019004-AT $60 63Skpooke 0909-1 $36 114 Pord TioldAT$22* 56 Co. Wohb 9-00 536 60 Bel-Jopoe XFJ-2 $52 7t Look Lighog P-2t$45 93 Loeri.g C-2AopI $65 36 Rep SeoBee Ao53B 59 GooJ2-F Dook $55 70 RepSeoB Aopb $50 TB O,22-P Doob $66 106 Pipee 2-2 Cob $52590 9BLoob6odoBob$bB 117 65 Go. 969 6eIIoo$4D 669 900692 ONe 90010$52 eSO C No Sold Tho Deole, Pio 3oe 1200 Olloel 6-73 Add 1006 o oIl ode, Fo 61 USACoo&Meo01eooheeil 159125,FbPO1 Pioo1ol 010109 6200 Iloolodo Pioe Eil- Pie 110 eoooloeBIOO bpo Ioego odd 9109 CLEVELAND MODEL & SUPPLY Cob EWOtOTP000010-OOIOTIONS SeCT 050CR SlOBS 100 V 98968 DETROIT AVE CL0YE6A009 OHIO 44162 5,oc 10 3BamIoBB5po116 adjustmentsyouve likely overcontrolled model stabilizer should bent upwards just enough give initial smooth launch curve rudder tweaked just enough initiate bank left Too much stabilizer loop too much rudder spiral slow flight speed calm conditions remove clay until porpoising begins add just enough clay eliminate porpoising daring can cut notch fuselage see plan launch catapult 20-in loop % rubber four-inch stick perfect catapultlaunched Glider will fly higher longer stretches Show kids hold Cerrito tail section clears C ThThw I I Cmplef y i flu less arnufflerLK befftry & puiepEr ___ KiTh GAS New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Smaller Blter says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine trom A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 18x1018x8x14 20x6-10 hand let go May flights totally awesome few out-of-sights thrown Organize club school Scouts have contests award prizes Best little monsters will have something TwoMeter spilling out giant thermalthe just got away Duration/Murphy Continued page 49 known bend connecting rods both 020s 049s small engines get fuel-locked having too much fuel combustion chamber Also reed valve engines have tendency run backwards finger-start reason Cox supplies starter spring reed valve versions However although quite effective always remove starter springs two reasons excess weight buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best ble Free bIght 060007 Order AiM AUcIAn CuP 1428 McArthur Suite 102 carrollton TX 75007 214/242-4684 ux 214/242-1376 have humbling effect machismo Thus AF starter has seen lots service now good news once again new 1/sA starter has hit marketplace Miller R/C Products now offering similar product small engine utility $3495 plus $5 shipping charges distinctive contrast old D AF devices black instead white no parts interchangeable So sez Nancy Miller represents company producing new starters address PO Box 425 Kenwood California 94952 certainly top quality item Hank Nystrom recently wrote looking mini-AF starters number years no avail attending Toledo show last spring interest additionally tweaked exhibitors showing prototype similar machine assess market interest concept mini prop twister discovered box old electric model car October 1991 165 THE ORIGINAL seen 9O-91 WRAM Show & 91 Toledo Show Dont Fooled Imitators Scale Markings airplanes cars boats Stars Circles Triangles Club logos Pre-Spaced Letters & Numbers options choose 80 Colors Select Pin Stripe Tape 2 mu thin Trim Sheets line sheets 6 x 36 Wing Designs create yourown orwe can Pin Line Tape 48 long Stencil Tape 16 Type Faces Select SEND $300 FOR 37-PAGE CATALOG CUSTOM R/C GRAPHICS 4138 Boston Rd Bronx NY 10475 324-7858 phone/fax motors Swap Shop area dollar decided waited around long enough find AF starter grabbed up few used motors idea making homebuilt version personal use Thus using little free fighter ingenuity Hank stuffed standard RS 540 model car motor 61/2 inch length 1 IA inch PVC plastic pipe along five AA size Ni-Cd batteries wired series six volts photo shows Radio Shack slide switch used activate packaged assembly replaced momentary button pressure switch saw FF NATS last week Foam rubber stuffed around motor batteries have tapewound until component fitted snugly place within PVC pipe An appropriately sized PVC pipe cap covers non-business end serving dirt shield retaining battery charging connector remained find way attach small Sullivan rubber prop drive cones motor shaft Since motor shaft / inch diameter Hank built up diameter soldering together successively larger pieces K & S brass tubing until got diameter would securely hold rubber cone place used set screw hold homemade adapter motor shaft before slipping rubber cone am sure guys access metal lathes would able produce professional adapter tubing lamination procedure serves purpose quite well Hank uses low cost universal battery eliminator charger costs about seven dollars gives him about 60 milliampere slow current 45 volt setting overnight charging Thats about ita scrap electric car motor dollar assuming other components purchased new retail total cost well below $20 including charger Also starter selfcontained does need plugged 12 volt glow-driver battery whatever Its portable device Hanks handsome hand-held homebuilt will fan TD 049 about 7000 rpm should start diminutive powerplants No Hank says isnt going business making starters quite satisfying fabricate As footnote asks since Cox TD OlOs back about t/8A Nos Gas event Maybe mini-starter prompted query maybe didnt dont know Model Mag Indexes Have ever wished someone would sit down list plans construction articles have ever published domestic model magazines since year about just list gas powered jobs just rubber glider subjects about articles such molding fiberglass various engine hop-ups basics electric power find thermals Antarctic articles always beneficial review often furnish incentives try new techniques instigate new building projects Have ever stood back looked massive stacks model magazines collecting against walls own workshop wondered just what themor importanthow would ever find particular item ventured dig monstrous heap went looking Have ever added up money have invested collecting mound paper Whew may surprised began indexing construction articles four domestic commercial magazines supported free flight beginning year 1958 winter would faithfully attempt bring index up date binding years magazine publications hard-cover volume adding contents growing hand written log As time passed magazine collection grew logor index got bulky 166 Model Aviation Give Yourself Some Peace Mind TM THE GUARDIAN ANGEL unlike simple battery monitor protects losing R/C model six different ways ect receiver unique audible voltmeter keeps constantly aware small voltage changes also reminds turn receiver off As battery cycler can test receiver pack detect early failure Sophisticated alarms signal clear channel before fly allows test range provides loud sound help find lost model Get fly peace mind T I1 EDont wait until its too late get Guardian Angel TODAY E YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER write Call FREE information Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc 800 729-9210 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 Model TGATLl simplest convenient way making sure receiver batteries charged Ive ever seen Doug Pratt author R/C books remarkably useful valuable device H/C Report March 1991 see also Radio Spectrum RCM Dec 1990 HOBBY BAR F56 MIRE JET luctea fan jet FIBERGLASS FUSE FOAM WING ALL BALSA CANOPY HARDWARE nOBBY BARN PO fox 1785 TUCSON ARIX 85731 602 747-3633 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $275 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $275 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box 3786 center Line MichIgan4SOlB Add $250 torah pp ng M ch gun esidents add 4% sales tax bought computer about eight years ago modernize chore never found time accomplish loading hand-written partially typed log computer finally got packed back its box shoved closet Well may solution hand Jim Patten Urbana Ohio has now done us offering copies various indexes model magazine publication its contents far back 1929 entire index broken up eight individual books total 179 pages list 9899 plans articles last printing example Model Airplane News broken up two volumes first 1929 through 1956which coincidentally encompasses Old Timer era hits Nostalgia Gas cutoff date squarely nose single volumes Model Builder came scene 1971 Model Aviation created 1975 Flying Aces began 1935 has since changed Flying Models two-volume book old Air Trails American Modeler American Aircraft Modeler progression originated 1937 volume costs $650 postpaid can get eight volumes $45 some special books made up contents original eight volumes might beneficial specialty modeler free flight gas volume example includes hand launch towline glider volumes Rubber models Control Line RC well other volumes promised soon time permits four current volumes $10 small fee pay transform bulky inert stockpile old magazines healthy vibrant tool make hobby fun can send inquiries Jimmy SASE give him phone call 513/484-3158 address 5646 South Route 68 L-107 Urbana Ohio 430789429 Support man computer can make old mags come alive Catalog Department Catalog No 12 current valid model wish book Campbells Custom Kits now supersedes previous catalogs new 48-page booklet sketches descriptions free flight supplies kits Cox engines parts plus various other associated items must mail order modeler Proprietor Lee Campbell produces own line kits variety Free Flight disciplines including hand launch glider competition Rubber Old Timer Nostalgia Gas well modern AMA Gas gas kits re-issues famous ageless designs such Zeek T-Bird Rambunctious Maverick etc latest item added Lees list numerous accessories handsome black anodized aluminum hub assembly Wakefield Mulvihill rubber model usage hinge pins drilled proper angles high quality 3-piece ILL FL Y WHA T FIX Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL uency Conversion $4000 Service udes Crystals Certification RCD AM & FM 7 Channel Receiver Special exclusive 6 meters -$7995 TX conversion availablel Full 1991 Specs Rx alone 72/75 mhz -$6995 OrderModel RCD100 Futabla G AM$6995 Model RC0150 Futabla J AM$6995 Model RCD200 Futabla J FM$6995 Model RC0300 Airlronic AM$6995 Model RCD1 50KB Kraft K-Line B$6995 Model RCD15OJR JR AM$6995 Model RCD1 50TH Tower 500$6995 Match tuned Gold 1991 Tx$7495 Tuned aligned updating Tx$7995 Tuned aligned Tx frequency change. $8995 Call Today Ultra Narrow Band AM Receiv Model KMRDC4-7A Years developing worth woat Specifications Size 275 70mm x 165 415mm x 825 205mm Weight 165 oz Working Voltage 38 60 VDC Temperature -10 120F 10 Khz spacing Bandwidth 1- 85 khz 60db down 301P 3db Image 60db down Features Dual conversion AGO Crystal Ceramic Fitters 3 72 75 Mhz Connectors Kraft styles Deans World & specials Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kralt KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies World En ines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments * Large Inventory RIC Parts Crystals ter Specials Send Self Addressed Envelope Brochures UPS US Mail Federal Express COD Shipphg Charges Extra Mastercard Visa Accepted Kraft Midwest Inc VnADoXoLW 115 E Main Northville MI 48167 313 348-0085 FAX 313 348-4175 assembly sells $25 also carries KSB 30-second fuel pinch-off timers Send dollar receive new catalog Campbell Custom Kits 401 Executive Center Drive Suite H-108 West Palm Beach Florida 33401 serious Free Flight competitor will want Starline Internationals Catalog No 3 chock-full items primarily slated toward needs FM competitor pictured offerings include various versions mechanical timers aluminum engine pans sophisticated front ends rubber models A2 glider pods etcmuch imported European sources Among various items gadgetry department complete bunt mechanisms fuel cut-offs timer start buttons circle tow hooks hinged stab mounts new timer being offered well Send dollar Starline International 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale Arizona 85253 get yours right away addition OT buffs might interested Starlines close-out sale Y & 0 props Theyre $100 diameters eight 12 inches various pitches can receive 20 page catalog AJ s Free Right Service sending inquiry 4840 E Leisure Fresno October 1991 167 List Prices Exceeds AMA Rx Guidelines 4 Channel$9495 5 Channel$9995 6 Channel$10495 7 Channel$10995 Pro-Line Units add $1000 Dealers Discounts available Rx Trade $5-s 10 Ss FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease 4 accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds offl Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro st time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates utter supplied adapts 50 Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest FEATHER CUT Simply bestl $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATORTEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN Power Supply3219 CANYON LAKE DRIVE $9450 450 S&HHOLLYWOOD 0068 PHONE/FAX 2134695584 California 93727 AJ s production source Shocer Maz Hog kits various sizes seven different sizes Nos Gas Swat design well Old Timer enthusiasts may interested kit reissuances th~ Hurricane 69 Vangard 66designs once produced Advanced Engineering Company days gone also have listed KSB timer $1750 just few kits accessories offered establishment best buy department 4-inchlong needle valves $2 fit K & B metric size engines 325 75 other engine parts K & B Cox available well Support support Send catalog soon possible Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 51 Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 telephone 613/226-5663 information HiLine Micro-4 have waiting try electric-powered Scale can build light rubber-powered ship heres right stuff right price Designed fly models 50 75 square inches wing weigh between 10 30 grams minus motor system new addition HiLine team comes motor Ni-Cd batteries props parts make chargerall special introductory price $1795 plus $200 postage catalog offerings send $100 HiLine Ltd PO Box 1283 Bethesda MD 20827 Repairing crash damage Dave Stott cofounder modern Flying Aces movement answer question What dislike about modeling replied unhesitatingly Repairing Most us agree strongly resembles work play After fun building model already dont need imposition have known let models lie around years before fix em truism about crash damage usually bad looks important thing develop positive attitude toward wreck Cut away covering nearest undamaged longeron rib bulkhead other point solid attachment saving art work can soaked off thinner otherwise saved use again Survey internal damage glue what can back together Sometimes easier just cut away damaged part glue something solid its place trimming down size knife sanding block dries recommend Testors Green Tube Cement Wood Models fast-drying repairs use cyanoacrylate glue 1 % cases nothing else will work hard soak joint apart thinner reposition several times use instant glue youre leaving plane line up broken leading trailing edges making portable balsa shelves pin up under wings come off pin em down flat bench dry Add doublers break long Butt joints arent strong damage wing check balance plane see repairs have made weight lopsided add weight opposite wing needed compensate Always double-glue letting first coat soak pores wood before adding second coat join little glue skin outside joint fillet corner usually good idea Adding occasional brace angle will keep break occurring similar crash might hurt Keep eyeballing repair area make sure drying straight Try holding long straight balsa yardsticks under both wings stab 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/10
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 165, 166, 167, 168
AT THIS WRITING 1991 AMA Free Flight NATS has just completed Mid American Air Center near Lawrenceville Illinois Since complete review scheduled next months issue shall make few comments passing five-day bash saw near perfect flying weather winds extremely light nil entire week crop situation greatest proved tolerable planners field operating crews get kudos smooth running affair another AMA/NFFS cooperative effort included three days SAM events sponsored SAM 57 Chapter FAC-staged flying scale events pair days during week toto great week free flight Since desirable schedule vacation time least year ahead purposes attending big meets morning line 1992 schedule places NFFC its usual slot over Memorial Day weekend either Lost Hills Taft California SAM Champs go back Lawrenceville second week June AMA Nationals looking site out west Should western Nationals materialize USOC distinct possibility Eastern U SAbut probably Lawrenceville year Now know what know point time NFFS Nostalgia Gas Rules newly formed NFFS Nostalgia Gas Advisory Board has hard work compiling new booklet No 4 contains event rules eligible designs eligible engines etc 34-page publication contains want know about events answers questions probably never thought asking well initial page 1/34 rules have governed events up now has replaced twelve pages explanations dos donts loop hole plugs first thought question whether progressbut whatever Some additional engines have made eligible Cox Medallion series 48 Model Aviation Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Heres Free Flight Rubber Scale bite Its Al Lidbergs latest plan kit offering 40 in Turbo-Port ~Ith Laos 4 markings See column details popular rubber anal a.kiari Using little Ingenuity standard RS 540 model car motor picked up Toledo Show Swap Shop five AA-size NI-Cd batteries Hank Nystrom fabricated handy portable hand-held ne starter Made standard PVC pipe Hank Nystroms portable starter originally used Radio Shack slide switch activate assembly has since repiaced momentary button pres sure switch Cost well under $20 whole shebang H Nystrom photo some asking Two events have added basic event category bring total seven Small Ignition 090 280 cu displacement Large Ignition 28 1 120 cu displacement addition three special events listed two classes PAA Load 1/2A AR combined plus ROW Man would great get fly some ROW Rise off Water events once again Cox TD glow head approved use reed valve Cox engines replacement head Holland Hornet other subtle revisions well rate long awaited Listing No4 now available can get yours sending $2 stamp Bob Larsh Chairman NFFS Nos Gas Advisory Board 45 South Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis Indiana 46241 Should dissatisfied anything therein remember will getting chance voice concerns via formal rules change cycle set place beginning 1992 Meanwhile lets go flying air still good FIC Prop Brake Aldrich Models now offering depicted new brake installation cone FlC engine installations Proprietor George Aldrich advises made 2024-T aluminum go right Nelson easily modify Rossi Cox etc price $34 postpaid theyre readily availableor has least six accompanying photo would indicate Anyway address 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio Texas 78233 Ask George copy list of other custom made products services few people know about model engines make run Now new brake George offering us method stop Electric starters Remember little white case electric starters Astro Flite once produced 1AA-size engines Well am fortunate purchased back readily available say fortunate because has no alternate commercial source little finger-savers past ten years ever since Astro Flite ceased productionthat up now AF starter has proven handy accessory over years larger starters overpowering have Continued page J6S October 1991 49 Bob Gutal poses Floridians Jim Bradley months Catalog Department features sources new releases hard-to-find acces Mrs Bradley model Bobs FlA en- sories such kits fuel timers FAI gadgetry front ends competition rubber models try May Skyscrapers contest held associated items Galesvilie New York site back ground looks great minimal obstruc tions understand West Point Acad emy property J Bocckinfuso photo Duane Renken flew original C02-powered design 3rd place 1991 Nats Power converted Cox TD 010 All-up weight two ounces Roiled balsa tube fuselage undercambered airfoils No vise part design airpianel D Renken photo Vic Cunnyngham ducks head behind len wing gorgeous Diablo design get better view jamming prop spinner starter cone custom-made starter box Scene Taft site California B Augustus photo Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *z~ Woelds Largest Gas Plans Assarim INTERNATIONALLY FAMpUS C-D QUALITS- 50STE0 MODELS PLANS 56 SDD oi-Ile 2 $46 9Co,olCoP67SA$6O72C~ 02614 L&$56 100 Co. Col PBYSA $7462 Boood Boce Ike $45 96 W1ghNooytoOe $561077 toeig 6170 Fo $32 22 W90.,12l Red 1 $56 02 Boe B-17G 900 $65L A-. * 77WW0l0l21 Redo $66 -66 60 Fobber 07 F,$49o 09 S$6 60 Booood Pee Rooe$426O 70 Boyle Gee-Bee $5690 Bo 60 Dope oe S6B $36 90 501 tO Soperooli1e S6B $52 .60 90 62 Co0 Hoook pLE $56 766 9OCo6oI P69 F,$6t1Co H po90ooooopeSpo$S4-99W 62 EooIheed Vego$35 9590 70 DoolillIe 0-B 11 556-PT 90 60 Boll Op BolIdog $56 -69 Ryo Noojon 107 ACoooo C-3 DpI $46 -69 BBo,ooo 0901 $44 61 Dooglo 0-26 04 $34 77 Loooobe Sod- $35 122 Dooglo 056 0655642 N 00 Fog Co Rooe$SD05 90 71 Mo010 910 Bo4 $44 61 2 7t0,e, WWRoo$S$106 52 Co Goehi FI1C2$4B 96 SOeo PT17ILopde0$59 90 Co Gohk F11C2 $66.pp N Bib Wdooo P60 $75 06 DeCo Co.el Boo $44 71 6009 DC-s $50 - 62 6ooo 90900111000 $44 95 Doog DC 200 $64 90 9ooTM Mollgor$56. 66 Hooob Teeooo 6SBoeog P26k 70545 106 Co020l/4 16S$6B Boelog P266 Fl $5660 000, 6906000 CO Coo, $44 669 40 1 64 Beeb C17-9 Slog $44 596 96 Beech C17-B Sog $54- 107 62Look1101yo$44107 05 Look 1101010 $36 737 62 Sli,oO 7 06 5R7 $45 91 Ii B 61 S0IlOo 0/06 5R7 $55 109 Foorob p5190 $65 122 Seoo 0 06 5R7$66.O0 59 Bi,ol P. P2-B $32 75 06e,ld Lycoede $36 101 Fl 92-B$44 100 507e901d Lpo.dCl$$2f 119 0i,ol F, P2-B $56.57 Food 0IIOV OAT $46 707-9 Peoo Speo $2476 Fod 019004-AT $60 63Skpooke 0909-1 $36 114 Pord TioldAT$22* 56 Co. Wohb 9-00 536 60 Bel-Jopoe XFJ-2 $52 7t Look Lighog P-2t$45 93 Loeri.g C-2AopI $65 36 Rep SeoBee Ao53B 59 GooJ2-F Dook $55 70 RepSeoB Aopb $50 TB O,22-P Doob $66 106 Pipee 2-2 Cob $52590 9BLoob6odoBob$bB 117 65 Go. 969 6eIIoo$4D 669 900692 ONe 90010$52 eSO C No Sold Tho Deole, Pio 3oe 1200 Olloel 6-73 Add 1006 o oIl ode, Fo 61 USACoo&Meo01eooheeil 159125,FbPO1 Pioo1ol 010109 6200 Iloolodo Pioe Eil- Pie 110 eoooloeBIOO bpo Ioego odd 9109 CLEVELAND MODEL & SUPPLY Cob EWOtOTP000010-OOIOTIONS SeCT 050CR SlOBS 100 V 98968 DETROIT AVE CL0YE6A009 OHIO 44162 5,oc 10 3BamIoBB5po116 adjustmentsyouve likely overcontrolled model stabilizer should bent upwards just enough give initial smooth launch curve rudder tweaked just enough initiate bank left Too much stabilizer loop too much rudder spiral slow flight speed calm conditions remove clay until porpoising begins add just enough clay eliminate porpoising daring can cut notch fuselage see plan launch catapult 20-in loop % rubber four-inch stick perfect catapultlaunched Glider will fly higher longer stretches Show kids hold Cerrito tail section clears C ThThw I I Cmplef y i flu less arnufflerLK befftry & puiepEr ___ KiTh GAS New Generahon 20 Cubic Inch A&M Aircraft Sachs Smaller Blter says bigger better applications easily interchange 20 Cubic Inch engine trom A&M Aircraft size power get phenomenal 5x5x5 3 lbs little guy puts out 4 8000 horsepower mere $300 Gas $275 Glow Call tax today order Suggested Propeller Sizes 18x8 18x6-10 18x1018x8x14 20x6-10 hand let go May flights totally awesome few out-of-sights thrown Organize club school Scouts have contests award prizes Best little monsters will have something TwoMeter spilling out giant thermalthe just got away Duration/Murphy Continued page 49 known bend connecting rods both 020s 049s small engines get fuel-locked having too much fuel combustion chamber Also reed valve engines have tendency run backwards finger-start reason Cox supplies starter spring reed valve versions However although quite effective always remove starter springs two reasons excess weight buy A&M Aircraft youre buying best ble Free bIght 060007 Order AiM AUcIAn CuP 1428 McArthur Suite 102 carrollton TX 75007 214/242-4684 ux 214/242-1376 have humbling effect machismo Thus AF starter has seen lots service now good news once again new 1/sA starter has hit marketplace Miller R/C Products now offering similar product small engine utility $3495 plus $5 shipping charges distinctive contrast old D AF devices black instead white no parts interchangeable So sez Nancy Miller represents company producing new starters address PO Box 425 Kenwood California 94952 certainly top quality item Hank Nystrom recently wrote looking mini-AF starters number years no avail attending Toledo show last spring interest additionally tweaked exhibitors showing prototype similar machine assess market interest concept mini prop twister discovered box old electric model car October 1991 165 THE ORIGINAL seen 9O-91 WRAM Show & 91 Toledo Show Dont Fooled Imitators Scale Markings airplanes cars boats Stars Circles Triangles Club logos Pre-Spaced Letters & Numbers options choose 80 Colors Select Pin Stripe Tape 2 mu thin Trim Sheets line sheets 6 x 36 Wing Designs create yourown orwe can Pin Line Tape 48 long Stencil Tape 16 Type Faces Select SEND $300 FOR 37-PAGE CATALOG CUSTOM R/C GRAPHICS 4138 Boston Rd Bronx NY 10475 324-7858 phone/fax motors Swap Shop area dollar decided waited around long enough find AF starter grabbed up few used motors idea making homebuilt version personal use Thus using little free fighter ingenuity Hank stuffed standard RS 540 model car motor 61/2 inch length 1 IA inch PVC plastic pipe along five AA size Ni-Cd batteries wired series six volts photo shows Radio Shack slide switch used activate packaged assembly replaced momentary button pressure switch saw FF NATS last week Foam rubber stuffed around motor batteries have tapewound until component fitted snugly place within PVC pipe An appropriately sized PVC pipe cap covers non-business end serving dirt shield retaining battery charging connector remained find way attach small Sullivan rubber prop drive cones motor shaft Since motor shaft / inch diameter Hank built up diameter soldering together successively larger pieces K & S brass tubing until got diameter would securely hold rubber cone place used set screw hold homemade adapter motor shaft before slipping rubber cone am sure guys access metal lathes would able produce professional adapter tubing lamination procedure serves purpose quite well Hank uses low cost universal battery eliminator charger costs about seven dollars gives him about 60 milliampere slow current 45 volt setting overnight charging Thats about ita scrap electric car motor dollar assuming other components purchased new retail total cost well below $20 including charger Also starter selfcontained does need plugged 12 volt glow-driver battery whatever Its portable device Hanks handsome hand-held homebuilt will fan TD 049 about 7000 rpm should start diminutive powerplants No Hank says isnt going business making starters quite satisfying fabricate As footnote asks since Cox TD OlOs back about t/8A Nos Gas event Maybe mini-starter prompted query maybe didnt dont know Model Mag Indexes Have ever wished someone would sit down list plans construction articles have ever published domestic model magazines since year about just list gas powered jobs just rubber glider subjects about articles such molding fiberglass various engine hop-ups basics electric power find thermals Antarctic articles always beneficial review often furnish incentives try new techniques instigate new building projects Have ever stood back looked massive stacks model magazines collecting against walls own workshop wondered just what themor importanthow would ever find particular item ventured dig monstrous heap went looking Have ever added up money have invested collecting mound paper Whew may surprised began indexing construction articles four domestic commercial magazines supported free flight beginning year 1958 winter would faithfully attempt bring index up date binding years magazine publications hard-cover volume adding contents growing hand written log As time passed magazine collection grew logor index got bulky 166 Model Aviation Give Yourself Some Peace Mind TM THE GUARDIAN ANGEL unlike simple battery monitor protects losing R/C model six different ways ect receiver unique audible voltmeter keeps constantly aware small voltage changes also reminds turn receiver off As battery cycler can test receiver pack detect early failure Sophisticated alarms signal clear channel before fly allows test range provides loud sound help find lost model Get fly peace mind T I1 EDont wait until its too late get Guardian Angel TODAY E YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER write Call FREE information Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc 800 729-9210 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 Model TGATLl 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