LJO LLv0g0E30 FREE FLIGHT Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 SPECIAL EVENTS RULE BOOK INITIAL planning 92 NFFS USOC United States Outdoor Championships took place meeting held new AMA Muncie Flying Site February 25 last Among items arrangements discussed selection so-called Special Events staged upcoming four-day Labor Day weekend affair events consist unofficial non-AMA-rule-book variety normally administered various national Free Flight multiday meets under umbrella sponsorship NFFS National Free Right Society Participation Special Event often varies geographical area held some may quite popular certain locales drawing little no interest others instance Chillicothe Cabin may popular Chillicothe Ohio rate USOC planners little no proper information about what event actually involved rules being readily available also no statistics past levels participation hand So final determination what special events should placed USOC event card became like throwing darts dark Therefore planners decided information would required before could make sensible event selections example subsequent review event entry statistics three previous Midwest annual USOC/Nationals sessions Planning Committee 92 USOC meet September 4-7 vintage twin-pusher AMA Museum Members L-R CD Phil Sullivan AMA District 6 AVP Gary Bussell AMA Muncie Site Engineer Greg Chartrand Awards Chairman Gilbert Robbins SAM 57 CD Don Sachtjen Accommodations Banquet Chairman Harry Murphy new Argos USA version British Elfin 249cc diesel left sports trimmer look its predecessor right its new die-cast crankcase aluminum spinner Murf discusses making lightweight wheels OT NosGas events month Shown specimens reworked Dave Brown wheels fabricated beer can type leaning production Brown wheel 86 Model Aviation Murf reviews three offerings studious modeler interests may range beginner high-tech collecting old model engines disclosed Embryo Rubber event logged quite respectable number 30 entrants 89 USOC meet event staged NFFS following two affairs 90 91 different special event added its place drew five six entries respectively latter two sessions looks like substitution too swift move huh upshot USOC planning meeting expose obvious need single compact booklet would contain bona fide rules popular Special Events could made available contestants Contest Directors planners alike Such item would make often hard-to-locate rules instantly available long winter weekends something offbeat build might tickle ones interest existence such booklet could subsequently raise interest levels some events eventually getting some less popular concepts dropped altogether might too horrible idea either So wheels now turning accomplish task Moe Whittemore editor CIA Informer has volunteered collect rules such events take necessary steps include single pamphlet pamphlet made readily available reasonable fee NFFS sources Obviously immediate need Moe obtain information event cannot include does know exists responsibility of us possess soft spot pet Mickey Mouse event take moment send him bona fide copies rules Special Event interests Yes will get duplicates way hut should also give some indication apparent popularity event No Chillicothe Cabin will probably make initial printing Send Moe rules such events except coming under auspices SAM Society Antique Modelers activityas special events pretty well documented within SAMs structure Send rules dear-to-theheart Free flight Special Events NFFS Special Events Rules Moe Whittemore Continued page 143 Early 112A Nostalgia Gas new event info column bids NosGas interest WPAFB 92 flying season Rules require early i/2A power plants such Wasp OK Cub K&B Torpedo 049 Spitzy shown left about chrome plate Korda Wakefield model right Larry Willis covered airframe 1/4-mu chrome Mylar August1992 87 Al Lidberg has plan kit available little-known 1927 Vulcan American Moth designs origins make interesting historical note great building instructions $7 postpaid $8 want new catalog too address 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 Eric Marsdens new Short Cockle distinguished Short Mussel shoulder-wing flying boat plan twin Electric CO2 has reaching old Uber Skiver balsa very buildable 32-in gem will stop traffic flying site believe Send $9 B2 Streamlines POBox 976 Olalla WA 98359-0976 $2 will get catalog Scale sport plans Flying Aces Plan Packet No 1 Because Flying Aces have received requests plans have appeared newsletter have issued Plan Packet No 1 10 planes sixteen 11 x 17-in sheets nice folder Rubber Scale models range J-3 Cub Peanut 28-in Fokker XX superb models Dave Stott Frank Scott Pres Bruning Tom Nallen Jr Chet Bukowski dont get building nothing will Send $8 plus $2 postage 3301 Cindy Lane Erie PA 16506 order bring collectors item doorstep Dont wait will go fast Domedusters Plan Pack packet dozen plans about half Scale represents seven different classes Indoor modeling Peanut Pistachio Bostonian Mini-Stick FROG EZB No-Cal Scale stars Scale jobs 1920 Cato Butterfly 1925 Messerschmitt M 17 Percival Mew Gull Some designers Doc Martin Dave Linstrum Stan Fink Walt Eggert Send $8 Domedusters Stan Fink 1810 Pine St Philadelphia PA 19103 get yourself set up try hand Indoor can also subscribe Domeduster newsletter $12 six issues New kits Hawker Sea Fury FB II 216-in-span Rubber ship Peter Shepherd available Westwings can obtained sending $1995 plus $7 postage bills VISAIMC SAMS mentioned earlier Very nice kit fine balsa Dave Diels has couple dandy new kits 1 8-in-span A6M2 Zero Rubber Scale Focke-WulfTA-152H 23tt/t6-in span Price $20 plus $3 shipping can get Daves newsletter large SASE two stamps dollar can get complete catalog Dave promised couple civilian planes later year Well gang until meet again keep true spirit modeling alive help junior medeler kind little old ladies own sod farms urationlMurphy Continued page 87 2348 South 700 West New Palestine IN 46163 today pamphlet will materialize before know Support progress NFFS ELFIN 249 DIESEL new American-made version fine vintage Elfin 249cc diesel formerly made England now production available Argos USA $150 plus $750 shipping handling address 3229 Dianora Drive Palos Verdes Peninsula CA 90274 engines appear best quality new injection-molded die-cast crankcases contrast sandcast housings predecessors also tip scales about 4I8 ozor over half ounce lighter former sandcast versions solid aluminum spinner OS-type needle valve assembly add overall quality appearance utility Approved use SAM events new versions setting pace Class events because resultant power dependability simplicity operation ease offer keeping small models down flying weight minimumsno batteries coil wiring such required Anyone might say American industry standards below world standards has seen work American manufacturing art beautiful specimens John Targos commended taking gamble producing tiny power plant Diesels never popular US years past although mainstay model power plants European competitions before after World War II Leon Shulmans postwar Drone probably saw greatest domestic following date recent PAW efforts note looks like Elfin 249 will go set new records compression-ignition interest levels far SAM activity concerned Good show John LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS What country needs good lightweight wheel vintage Free Flight utility seems have mentioned before need still seems us Suppliers RC accessories currently produce wheels myriad designs too heavy incorporate inappropriate wide treads and/or spoked hubs somehow just dont seem add romance appearance otherwise-gorgeous vintage Free Flight model Suppliers like K&B once produced epitome class streamlined smoothly contoured aluminum-hubbed YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time ' Aslowas$995 sY write Call Smithy Deptor B Mill l 1 -8il0-345-6342 Lathe 2nd Street Ask operator 5 1 8 Dalles OR 97058 U FOAM WING CORES PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR N/c AIRCRAFT OVER 350 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SO IF YOU HAVE IA FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR ~ Dont trash after crash ..............sm.s....u Phone 3O934230O9 Send $450 catalog IYNG MJ~ 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 August 1992 143 ZENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG CB B & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG em-e 11111 medium-hard-rubber-treaded line competition wheels have long out marketplace Original kits vintage designs often incorporated fixins fabricate superlightweight all-balsa wheels such found famous Comet kits yesteryear Megow others supplied somewhat heavier streamlined spongerubber wheels incorporated relatively wide hubs smooth hardwood looked nice early Cabin designs soon lost favor growing development pylon Duration model required lighter weight streamlined appearance well reduced drag rate current need persists commercial supplier has yet come forward meet demand demand comes growing SAM OldTimer activity well NFFS Nostalgia Gas contingent expanding leaps bounds regard have meeting personal requirementsas well small circle modeling friendsfor some time fabricating specimen using bottoms aluminum beverage cans neoprene rubber 0-ring appropriate size extremely light 3/4 oz per pair look nice applications however have few shortcomings Whereas give good service models weighing less 25 oz such Class small Class B ignition models 1/2A RC Texaco designs reach limit durability heavier models under such conditions hard landings after dethermalizing wheel itself offers little resiliency springy landing gear required extend its life expectancy Its unfortunate beverage cans produced sizes suit fabrication 2/2-in-diameter wheel Fabricating too labor intensive allow eligible commercial sale some reengineering have satisfactorily filled void point Now comes relatively new lightweight line RC wheels Dave Brown Products possesses die-cast urethanesponge treads lightweight plasticREGAIN CONTROL Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba KRAFT ~ne 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 spoked wheel hubs appearance bulkiness still lack romance Free Flight application however thought held possibilities overhaul revision would enable satisfactory item Free Right use produced offered previous beer can fabrication scheme initial effort begin pair two-inch-diameter Dave Brown wheels measuring about 3/4 thick ran bolt through axle hole chucked time little Unimat lathe Running lathe moderate speed carefully lowered sharp X-Acto knife equipped three-inch blade onto rotating tread sliced off third inch tread width knife cut through sponge like hot butter hubs telescoping halves can easily pried apart also altered eliminate quarter inch width quarter-inch now removed snapped assembly back together using bolt rechuck wheel lathe proceeded sand sponge rubber tread desirable contoured shape using emery board kind used shaping fingernails borrowed good wife get black residue everywhere results neato next chore get rid spoked-wheel look utilized beverage can bottoms again make contoured discs used simply cover up spokes did remove some plastic material wheel hubs spoke touches rim aluminum cover would recess far enough enable backside convex cover seat flush hub around bearing hole assembly aluminum can bottoms plastic wheel hubs permanently assembled using brass tubing axle bearing retaining washer soldered end tubing staked over another washer other end What see photo what gota rather comely pair streamlined rubber-treaded wheels Dave Brown liked Are labor intensive bet besides good appearance much durable resilient product obtained 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Pleasell repair information 904 434-0909 144 Model Aviation can made size Dave Brown produces wheels 1 /2 3 /2 in I/4jfl increments sanded size between Yeah can make own sure would nice things could obtained commercially Are listening Dave NEW PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT First lets look NFFS material Now available 1991 Annual Symposium NFFS National Free Flight Society years report NFFS initially handicapped six-month delay finding volunteer editor wait has well worth New editor Les Garber has produced marvelous book contribution 24th consecutive addition ongoing series Included therein usual three-views associated articles NFFS Ten Models Year write-ups five new NFFS Hall Fame inductees numerous technical articles interest glider rubber- gas-powered Free Flight competition modelers book priced $16 NFFS members $18 nonmembers plus $250 malling Send order NEPS Publications Fred Terzian 4858 Moorpark Avenue San Jose CA 95129 Fred custodian past issues NFFS Symposor least still availableand offers other associated classic Free Flight publications well include Don Rosss Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Jerry Nolin Ed Knights Winning Indoor Designs now back stock initial sellout Fred Pearces fine 79 World Champs Technical Report plus other items including NFFS T-shirts lapel pins Send 91 Sympo today least send SASE list available NFFS printed matterand dont forget join re-up membership NFFS itself An adult membership $15/year age 18 under its $750 Send membership monies NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 support Free Flight novice know youngster showing interest modeling Bill Warners new 100-page book build Flying Aces Moth finest self-teach publications come off presses long time Included chapter getting started extensive photos diagrams instructive information building finish covering finally trim first flights As bonus chapter building Lacey M-l0 Peck-Polymers kit helpful leg up getting started Peanut Scale flying competition addition enlightening glossary words definitions allied world Free Flight Gee didnt know drag aeronautical term thought referred blind date back college book sells $995 bookstores have difficulty finding copy write TAB Books Blue Ridge Summit PA 17294-0850 Attn Kimberly Martin information things make fine presents contest prizes birthdays Christmas just nice-guy gesture Speaking Moths Al Lidbergs latest Flying Scale design 1927 Vulcan American Motha 291/2-in parasolmounted-wing monoplane CO2 electric rubber-powered utility Al digs history original full-scale aircraft usual comes up some interesting tidbits little-known airplane designed 146 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 1/4 3/16 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 includes 4 oz Slick Lube $1375 no lube k coats Si 75 10 lb box- $11000 UPS Delivered Postpaid US vie UPS Cal res add 6% sales tax Made USA Slow cure consistent quality Ask FAI-TAN 89/90 catalog Beta 100FF kitel CROCKET HOOKS NOW MADE SYFAI FAI Model Supply SEND Si 50r FORI 957344 ARSON CATALOGRORRANCE CA 90540CARSON CA 90744 TE 243 8006999 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT just some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quife unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma lust so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 520 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn 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TWO lER CLASS AirfoilNE1033 Wing Span78 Length43 Weight reedy fly 18 mc Wing Are 718 eq Wing Loading38 cm sq ft Price84800 MININAX 700X Sam 700 accept wieg bolted sad elevator posh rod streml iced mat center tail aectioc Price85100 HIGH START. 54hII fact cry Best th model market 110 het crange UV resis tant 0/ti RATEI 3 tisee stretch gets 108 pull 505 hot orange IV resis tant 708 test NYLON cord 10 long steal etaka 1 round dead drop steel ring automatic dis connect wound around 11 easy wind liv resis tant hot orange reel YOU WONT LOSE THIS ONE Will launch up 58 glider 600 high -a rw INIMAX tOSOX ThREE METERTWO PIECE WINO AirfoilME1033 Wing Span119in Length44 Weight ready fly 28 mc Wing Area 1080 sq Wing loading38 mc sq ft Price57200 eetI0ThTIt PINE sap cii sttacdiog sCow poet 4 yasre cars always ashad nuatocsreWSatosVSrtsq wee Motes tne 501cc C use kcads bat eleas sos shop polish now iscladiag oleth ec pose eSSO Refill 1450 - w v v W Harvey Doyle offshoot better known Davis DiK/Diw Moth handle snitched popular British aircraft series word American added differentiate Harveys work Vulcan Last Company makers wooden shoe lasts golf clubs talked financing Harveys subject Moth providing home project Only seven actually built however remains having stored away years barn Hooray barns Lots good stuff come out forgotten ramshackle old barns around country once stumbled onto dismantled Stearman bipe years ago Anyway Als new kit plan offering goes $7 postpaid gets $8 want latest catalog address AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 East Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 am long overdue mentioning modeling periodical has us about 30 years nowthat being Tim Danielss Engine Collectors Journal ECJ issue crown jewel chock-full history backgrounds various model engines manufacturers photos rare vintage engines might never get observe never hear about Tims publication Some issues carry articles build certain home-built specimens ads telling find hard-sought parts accessories ECJ has become valid reference file authenticating engines oftentimes multiply changed versions spin-offs dating engines SAM Society Antique Modelers Antique Old-Timer classifications recent times would also include engines utilized NFFS Nostalgia Gas movement lover engines wish subscribe ECJ just send $850 Model Museum 1265 Yates Street Denver CO 80204-1027 six issues periodical comes out irregular basis will get six issues $9 Canada $12 foreign countries Individual past issues available well complete volumes Tell Tim Duration sent EARLY /2A NOSGAS EVENT Nostalgia Gas events other events having some form restrictions have around long enough require some hard-slapping efforts plug loopholes rules prevent escape what concept originally set out accomplish Regardless original intent seems sooner later Free Right events come down power rush front trophy line Nowhere better example 112A NosGas event event has plagued ongoing controversies regarding extent contestant can hop up Holland Hornet Cox reed-valve engine Certain types glow plugs got restricted designs got scaled meet power advantages two engines price out-ofproduction Hornets escalated point tiny power plant being retooled production again some folks still making noises Cox Medallion series should added approved engine list quest power seems proverbial pressure cooker looking weak spot explode least expect Recognizing event has now progressed point escapes efforts control retain original intent CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers has stepped back evaluate event closely resembles original concept Nostalgia Gas called Early /2A Nostalgia Gas event concept outlaws highperformance Holland Hornets Cox engines later years promotes weaker 112A power plants early era such K&B 049 Torpedo Wasp HAVLFOAMAIRE 10 SPAN 3U-i2 LI3S 50-75CC POWER74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWE 10 SPAN 19-22 L s CC POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOODCHOOSE 3 OR 4 CM bLOW AND STABLE KIT $26995 SPDKIT$1995 IT $69953 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 SEND $100 FOR CATALOG T 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACCr3~316 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSsonVIS /MASTERCARD 148 Model Aviation 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 p Spitzy OK 049 early engines wrapped wing areas 200 sq less Thus no-scaling restriction placed event Something like 16000 rpm 5 x 3 prop about tops engines simple model designs era could dumped kit boxes Friday evening airborne Sunday afternoonand time frame prior instant-setting adhesives such have today Anyway summers entsy Early 112A NosGas high apparent interest displayed during past winter leads us suspect event should make stellar initial showing Anyoneor group representativewishing additional information concept may send SASE rules copy answers questions relating event Meanwhile clean up crusty old OK 049 start thumbing through moldy old magazines Free Flight fun may break out new place before know See downwind CL ScalelBoss Continued page 88 heat-shrink tubing initial cost system shown about $75 servo driver represents almost half system cost can used number models Servo Driver heart system device used RC modelers operate servo electronic speed control use radio system Servo Driver made Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 available two types type called simply Servo Driver has noncentering rotary knob control second type Servo Driver iS equipped self-centering spring-loaded joystick listed parts can obtained local hobby electronics stores Ace H/C 116 W 19th St PO Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 can also supply items including Servo Driver units Fred noted both types drivers work equally well however prefers joystick type after simple modification joystick unit chosen over rotary knob unit because on/off switch rotary type activated end knobs rotation can turned off accidentally addition joystick handle larger easily manipulated As noted above joystick type needs slight modification make noncentering device will provide continuous travel required proper throttle control modification made opening driver case removing spring bottom joystick mechanism Removal spring will allow stick full travel returning Continued page 151 AEROSPACE Composite Products EZ- VA C KIT Electric Vacuum ing System o Youve Wanted Try What WAITING For? 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LJO LLv0g0E30 FREE FLIGHT Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 SPECIAL EVENTS RULE BOOK INITIAL planning 92 NFFS USOC United States Outdoor Championships took place meeting held new AMA Muncie Flying Site February 25 last Among items arrangements discussed selection so-called Special Events staged upcoming four-day Labor Day weekend affair events consist unofficial non-AMA-rule-book variety normally administered various national Free Flight multiday meets under umbrella sponsorship NFFS National Free Right Society Participation Special Event often varies geographical area held some may quite popular certain locales drawing little no interest others instance Chillicothe Cabin may popular Chillicothe Ohio rate USOC planners little no proper information about what event actually involved rules being readily available also no statistics past levels participation hand So final determination what special events should placed USOC event card became like throwing darts dark Therefore planners decided information would required before could make sensible event selections example subsequent review event entry statistics three previous Midwest annual USOC/Nationals sessions Planning Committee 92 USOC meet September 4-7 vintage twin-pusher AMA Museum Members L-R CD Phil Sullivan AMA District 6 AVP Gary Bussell AMA Muncie Site Engineer Greg Chartrand Awards Chairman Gilbert Robbins SAM 57 CD Don Sachtjen Accommodations Banquet Chairman Harry Murphy new Argos USA version British Elfin 249cc diesel left sports trimmer look its predecessor right its new die-cast crankcase aluminum spinner Murf discusses making lightweight wheels OT NosGas events month Shown specimens reworked Dave Brown wheels fabricated beer can type leaning production Brown wheel 86 Model Aviation Murf reviews three offerings studious modeler interests may range beginner high-tech collecting old model engines disclosed Embryo Rubber event logged quite respectable number 30 entrants 89 USOC meet event staged NFFS following two affairs 90 91 different special event added its place drew five six entries respectively latter two sessions looks like substitution too swift move huh upshot USOC planning meeting expose obvious need single compact booklet would contain bona fide rules popular Special Events could made available contestants Contest Directors planners alike Such item would make often hard-to-locate rules instantly available long winter weekends something offbeat build might tickle ones interest existence such booklet could subsequently raise interest levels some events eventually getting some less popular concepts dropped altogether might too horrible idea either So wheels now turning accomplish task Moe Whittemore editor CIA Informer has volunteered collect rules such events take necessary steps include single pamphlet pamphlet made readily available reasonable fee NFFS sources Obviously immediate need Moe obtain information event cannot include does know exists responsibility of us possess soft spot pet Mickey Mouse event take moment send him bona fide copies rules Special Event interests Yes will get duplicates way hut should also give some indication apparent popularity event No Chillicothe Cabin will probably make initial printing Send Moe rules such events except coming under auspices SAM Society Antique Modelers activityas special events pretty well documented within SAMs structure Send rules dear-to-theheart Free flight Special Events NFFS Special Events Rules Moe Whittemore Continued page 143 Early 112A Nostalgia Gas new event info column bids NosGas interest WPAFB 92 flying season Rules require early i/2A power plants such Wasp OK Cub K&B Torpedo 049 Spitzy shown left about chrome plate Korda Wakefield model right Larry Willis covered airframe 1/4-mu chrome Mylar August1992 87 Al Lidberg has plan kit available little-known 1927 Vulcan American Moth designs origins make interesting historical note great building instructions $7 postpaid $8 want new catalog too address 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 Eric Marsdens new Short Cockle distinguished Short Mussel shoulder-wing flying boat plan twin Electric CO2 has reaching old Uber Skiver balsa very buildable 32-in gem will stop traffic flying site believe Send $9 B2 Streamlines POBox 976 Olalla WA 98359-0976 $2 will get catalog Scale sport plans Flying Aces Plan Packet No 1 Because Flying Aces have received requests plans have appeared newsletter have issued Plan Packet No 1 10 planes sixteen 11 x 17-in sheets nice folder Rubber Scale models range J-3 Cub Peanut 28-in Fokker XX superb models Dave Stott Frank Scott Pres Bruning Tom Nallen Jr Chet Bukowski dont get building nothing will Send $8 plus $2 postage 3301 Cindy Lane Erie PA 16506 order bring collectors item doorstep Dont wait will go fast Domedusters Plan Pack packet dozen plans about half Scale represents seven different classes Indoor modeling Peanut Pistachio Bostonian Mini-Stick FROG EZB No-Cal Scale stars Scale jobs 1920 Cato Butterfly 1925 Messerschmitt M 17 Percival Mew Gull Some designers Doc Martin Dave Linstrum Stan Fink Walt Eggert Send $8 Domedusters Stan Fink 1810 Pine St Philadelphia PA 19103 get yourself set up try hand Indoor can also subscribe Domeduster newsletter $12 six issues New kits Hawker Sea Fury FB II 216-in-span Rubber ship Peter Shepherd available Westwings can obtained sending $1995 plus $7 postage bills VISAIMC SAMS mentioned earlier Very nice kit fine balsa Dave Diels has couple dandy new kits 1 8-in-span A6M2 Zero Rubber Scale Focke-WulfTA-152H 23tt/t6-in span Price $20 plus $3 shipping can get Daves newsletter large SASE two stamps dollar can get complete catalog Dave promised couple civilian planes later year Well gang until meet again keep true spirit modeling alive help junior medeler kind little old ladies own sod farms urationlMurphy Continued page 87 2348 South 700 West New Palestine IN 46163 today pamphlet will materialize before know Support progress NFFS ELFIN 249 DIESEL new American-made version fine vintage Elfin 249cc diesel formerly made England now production available Argos USA $150 plus $750 shipping handling address 3229 Dianora Drive Palos Verdes Peninsula CA 90274 engines appear best quality new injection-molded die-cast crankcases contrast sandcast housings predecessors also tip scales about 4I8 ozor over half ounce lighter former sandcast versions solid aluminum spinner OS-type needle valve assembly add overall quality appearance utility Approved use SAM events new versions setting pace Class events because resultant power dependability simplicity operation ease offer keeping small models down flying weight minimumsno batteries coil wiring such required Anyone might say American industry standards below world standards has seen work American manufacturing art beautiful specimens John Targos commended taking gamble producing tiny power plant Diesels never popular US years past although mainstay model power plants European competitions before after World War II Leon Shulmans postwar Drone probably saw greatest domestic following date recent PAW efforts note looks like Elfin 249 will go set new records compression-ignition interest levels far SAM activity concerned Good show John LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS What country needs good lightweight wheel vintage Free Flight utility seems have mentioned before need still seems us Suppliers RC accessories currently produce wheels myriad designs too heavy incorporate inappropriate wide treads and/or spoked hubs somehow just dont seem add romance appearance otherwise-gorgeous vintage Free Flight model Suppliers like K&B once produced epitome class streamlined smoothly contoured aluminum-hubbed YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time ' Aslowas$995 sY write Call Smithy Deptor B Mill l 1 -8il0-345-6342 Lathe 2nd Street Ask operator 5 1 8 Dalles OR 97058 U FOAM WING CORES PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR N/c AIRCRAFT OVER 350 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SO IF YOU HAVE IA FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR ~ Dont trash after crash ..............sm.s....u Phone 3O934230O9 Send $450 catalog IYNG MJ~ 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 August 1992 143 ZENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG CB B & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG em-e 11111 medium-hard-rubber-treaded line competition wheels have long out marketplace Original kits vintage designs often incorporated fixins fabricate superlightweight all-balsa wheels such found famous Comet kits yesteryear Megow others supplied somewhat heavier streamlined spongerubber wheels incorporated relatively wide hubs smooth hardwood looked nice early Cabin designs soon lost favor growing development pylon Duration model required lighter weight streamlined appearance well reduced drag rate current need persists commercial supplier has yet come forward meet demand demand comes growing SAM OldTimer activity well NFFS Nostalgia Gas contingent expanding leaps bounds regard have meeting personal requirementsas well small circle modeling friendsfor some time fabricating specimen using bottoms aluminum beverage cans neoprene rubber 0-ring appropriate size extremely light 3/4 oz per pair look nice applications however have few shortcomings Whereas give good service models weighing less 25 oz such Class small Class B ignition models 1/2A RC Texaco designs reach limit durability heavier models under such conditions hard landings after dethermalizing wheel itself offers little resiliency springy landing gear required extend its life expectancy Its unfortunate beverage cans produced sizes suit fabrication 2/2-in-diameter wheel Fabricating too labor intensive allow eligible commercial sale some reengineering have satisfactorily filled void point Now comes relatively new lightweight line RC wheels Dave Brown Products possesses die-cast urethanesponge treads lightweight plasticREGAIN CONTROL Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba KRAFT ~ne 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 spoked wheel hubs appearance bulkiness still lack romance Free Flight application however thought held possibilities overhaul revision would enable satisfactory item Free Right use produced offered previous beer can fabrication scheme initial effort begin pair two-inch-diameter Dave Brown wheels measuring about 3/4 thick ran bolt through axle hole chucked time little Unimat lathe Running lathe moderate speed carefully lowered sharp X-Acto knife equipped three-inch blade onto rotating tread sliced off third inch tread width knife cut through sponge like hot butter hubs telescoping halves can easily pried apart also altered eliminate quarter inch width quarter-inch now removed snapped assembly back together using bolt rechuck wheel lathe proceeded sand sponge rubber tread desirable contoured shape using emery board kind used shaping fingernails borrowed good wife get black residue everywhere results neato next chore get rid spoked-wheel look utilized beverage can bottoms again make contoured discs used simply cover up spokes did remove some plastic material wheel hubs spoke touches rim aluminum cover would recess far enough enable backside convex cover seat flush hub around bearing hole assembly aluminum can bottoms plastic wheel hubs permanently assembled using brass tubing axle bearing retaining washer soldered end tubing staked over another washer other end What see photo what gota rather comely pair streamlined rubber-treaded wheels Dave Brown liked Are labor intensive bet besides good appearance much durable resilient product obtained 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Pleasell repair information 904 434-0909 144 Model Aviation can made size Dave Brown produces wheels 1 /2 3 /2 in I/4jfl increments sanded size between Yeah can make own sure would nice things could obtained commercially Are listening Dave NEW PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT First lets look NFFS material Now available 1991 Annual Symposium NFFS National Free Flight Society years report NFFS initially handicapped six-month delay finding volunteer editor wait has well worth New editor Les Garber has produced marvelous book contribution 24th consecutive addition ongoing series Included therein usual three-views associated articles NFFS Ten Models Year write-ups five new NFFS Hall Fame inductees numerous technical articles interest glider rubber- gas-powered Free Flight competition modelers book priced $16 NFFS members $18 nonmembers plus $250 malling Send order NEPS Publications Fred Terzian 4858 Moorpark Avenue San Jose CA 95129 Fred custodian past issues NFFS Symposor least still availableand offers other associated classic Free Flight publications well include Don Rosss Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Jerry Nolin Ed Knights Winning Indoor Designs now back stock initial sellout Fred Pearces fine 79 World Champs Technical Report plus other items including NFFS T-shirts lapel pins Send 91 Sympo today least send SASE list available NFFS printed matterand dont forget join re-up membership NFFS itself An adult membership $15/year age 18 under its $750 Send membership monies NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 support Free Flight novice know youngster showing interest modeling Bill Warners new 100-page book build Flying Aces Moth finest self-teach publications come off presses long time Included chapter getting started extensive photos diagrams instructive information building finish covering finally trim first flights As bonus chapter building Lacey M-l0 Peck-Polymers kit helpful leg up getting started Peanut Scale flying competition addition enlightening glossary words definitions allied world Free Flight Gee didnt know drag aeronautical term thought referred blind date back college book sells $995 bookstores have difficulty finding copy write TAB Books Blue Ridge Summit PA 17294-0850 Attn Kimberly Martin information things make fine presents contest prizes birthdays Christmas just nice-guy gesture Speaking Moths Al Lidbergs latest Flying Scale design 1927 Vulcan American Motha 291/2-in parasolmounted-wing monoplane CO2 electric rubber-powered utility Al digs history original full-scale aircraft usual comes up some interesting tidbits little-known airplane designed 146 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 1/4 3/16 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 includes 4 oz Slick Lube $1375 no lube k coats Si 75 10 lb box- $11000 UPS Delivered Postpaid US vie UPS Cal res add 6% sales tax Made USA Slow cure consistent quality Ask FAI-TAN 89/90 catalog Beta 100FF kitel CROCKET HOOKS NOW MADE SYFAI FAI Model Supply SEND Si 50r FORI 957344 ARSON CATALOGRORRANCE CA 90540CARSON CA 90744 TE 243 8006999 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT just some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quife unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma lust so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 520 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustration sparing RIC publication have ever read send check money order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 close phone 1-800-535-2568 YS PARTS accept 5~sPeoPIeof Comeim %&6az4 i#ee t7sb2NTERPRiSE P Q BOX 2274 0-IELAN WA 98818 508-6821288 1 800328 1288 Minicac sailplane designed high efficient cam duration floaters thet will out fly known wild birds world IPLUO days 700 1000 will fly until batteries go dead single launnh IPLLJSI construction standard built up professional style balsa simplicity CAD designed full sims rolled blue prints makiog simple first time builder PLUSI models light resulting very low wing loadings Yet ologe wont begin break until loaded 188 1PLU01 wa say machined parts will find parts ready pin glue right out box No sanding trisming will stand edge coin will desk offer fast telephone backup service customers MPLUSI products factory direct saving cost warehousing middle persons F WVW V V. TWO lER CLASS AirfoilNE1033 Wing Span78 Length43 Weight reedy fly 18 mc Wing Are 718 eq Wing Loading38 cm sq ft Price84800 MININAX 700X Sam 700 accept wieg bolted sad elevator posh rod streml iced mat center tail aectioc Price85100 HIGH START. 54hII fact cry Best th model market 110 het crange UV resis tant 0/ti RATEI 3 tisee stretch gets 108 pull 505 hot orange IV resis tant 708 test NYLON cord 10 long steal etaka 1 round dead drop steel ring automatic dis connect wound around 11 easy wind liv resis tant hot orange reel YOU WONT LOSE THIS ONE Will launch up 58 glider 600 high -a rw INIMAX tOSOX ThREE METERTWO PIECE WINO AirfoilME1033 Wing Span119in Length44 Weight ready fly 28 mc Wing Area 1080 sq Wing loading38 mc sq ft Price57200 eetI0ThTIt PINE sap cii sttacdiog sCow poet 4 yasre cars always ashad nuatocsreWSatosVSrtsq wee Motes tne 501cc C use kcads bat eleas sos shop polish now iscladiag oleth ec pose eSSO Refill 1450 - w v v W Harvey Doyle offshoot better known Davis DiK/Diw Moth handle snitched popular British aircraft series word American added differentiate Harveys work Vulcan Last Company makers wooden shoe lasts golf clubs talked financing Harveys subject Moth providing home project Only seven actually built however remains having stored away years barn Hooray barns Lots good stuff come out forgotten ramshackle old barns around country once stumbled onto dismantled Stearman bipe years ago Anyway Als new kit plan offering goes $7 postpaid gets $8 want latest catalog address AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 East Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 am long overdue mentioning modeling periodical has us about 30 years nowthat being Tim Danielss Engine Collectors Journal ECJ issue crown jewel chock-full history backgrounds various model engines manufacturers photos rare vintage engines might never get observe never hear about Tims publication Some issues carry articles build certain home-built specimens ads telling find hard-sought parts accessories ECJ has become valid reference file authenticating engines oftentimes multiply changed versions spin-offs dating engines SAM Society Antique Modelers Antique Old-Timer classifications recent times would also include engines utilized NFFS Nostalgia Gas movement lover engines wish subscribe ECJ just send $850 Model Museum 1265 Yates Street Denver CO 80204-1027 six issues periodical comes out irregular basis will get six issues $9 Canada $12 foreign countries Individual past issues available well complete volumes Tell Tim Duration sent EARLY /2A NOSGAS EVENT Nostalgia Gas events other events having some form restrictions have around long enough require some hard-slapping efforts plug loopholes rules prevent escape what concept originally set out accomplish Regardless original intent seems sooner later Free Right events come down power rush front trophy line Nowhere better example 112A NosGas event event has plagued ongoing controversies regarding extent contestant can hop up Holland Hornet Cox reed-valve engine Certain types glow plugs got restricted designs got scaled meet power advantages two engines price out-ofproduction Hornets escalated point tiny power plant being retooled production again some folks still making noises Cox Medallion series should added approved engine list quest power seems proverbial pressure cooker looking weak spot explode least expect Recognizing event has now progressed point escapes efforts control retain original intent CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers has stepped back evaluate event closely resembles original concept Nostalgia Gas called Early /2A Nostalgia Gas event concept outlaws highperformance Holland Hornets Cox engines later years promotes weaker 112A power plants early era such K&B 049 Torpedo Wasp HAVLFOAMAIRE 10 SPAN 3U-i2 LI3S 50-75CC POWER74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWE 10 SPAN 19-22 L s CC POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOODCHOOSE 3 OR 4 CM bLOW AND STABLE KIT $26995 SPDKIT$1995 IT $69953 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 SEND $100 FOR CATALOG T 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACCr3~316 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSsonVIS /MASTERCARD 148 Model Aviation 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 p Spitzy OK 049 early engines wrapped wing areas 200 sq less Thus no-scaling restriction placed event Something like 16000 rpm 5 x 3 prop about tops engines simple model designs era could dumped kit boxes Friday evening airborne Sunday afternoonand time frame prior instant-setting adhesives such have today Anyway summers entsy Early 112A NosGas high apparent interest displayed during past winter leads us suspect event should make stellar initial showing Anyoneor group representativewishing additional information concept may send SASE rules copy answers questions relating event Meanwhile clean up crusty old OK 049 start thumbing through moldy old magazines Free Flight fun may break out new place before know See downwind CL ScalelBoss Continued page 88 heat-shrink tubing initial cost system shown about $75 servo driver represents almost half system cost can used number models Servo Driver heart system device used RC modelers operate servo electronic speed control use radio system Servo Driver made Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 available two types type called simply Servo Driver has noncentering rotary knob control second type Servo Driver iS equipped self-centering spring-loaded joystick listed parts can obtained local hobby electronics stores Ace H/C 116 W 19th St PO Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 can also supply items including Servo Driver units Fred noted both types drivers work equally well however prefers joystick type after simple modification joystick unit chosen over rotary knob unit because on/off switch rotary type activated end knobs rotation can turned off accidentally addition joystick handle larger easily manipulated As noted above joystick type needs slight modification make noncentering device will provide continuous travel required proper throttle control modification made opening driver case removing spring bottom joystick mechanism Removal spring will allow stick full travel returning Continued page 151 AEROSPACE Composite Products EZ- VA C KIT Electric Vacuum ing System o Youve Wanted Try What WAITING For? 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
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LJO LLv0g0E30 FREE FLIGHT Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 SPECIAL EVENTS RULE BOOK INITIAL planning 92 NFFS USOC United States Outdoor Championships took place meeting held new AMA Muncie Flying Site February 25 last Among items arrangements discussed selection so-called Special Events staged upcoming four-day Labor Day weekend affair events consist unofficial non-AMA-rule-book variety normally administered various national Free Flight multiday meets under umbrella sponsorship NFFS National Free Right Society Participation Special Event often varies geographical area held some may quite popular certain locales drawing little no interest others instance Chillicothe Cabin may popular Chillicothe Ohio rate USOC planners little no proper information about what event actually involved rules being readily available also no statistics past levels participation hand So final determination what special events should placed USOC event card became like throwing darts dark Therefore planners decided information would required before could make sensible event selections example subsequent review event entry statistics three previous Midwest annual USOC/Nationals sessions Planning Committee 92 USOC meet September 4-7 vintage twin-pusher AMA Museum Members L-R CD Phil Sullivan AMA District 6 AVP Gary Bussell AMA Muncie Site Engineer Greg Chartrand Awards Chairman Gilbert Robbins SAM 57 CD Don Sachtjen Accommodations Banquet Chairman Harry Murphy new Argos USA version British Elfin 249cc diesel left sports trimmer look its predecessor right its new die-cast crankcase aluminum spinner Murf discusses making lightweight wheels OT NosGas events month Shown specimens reworked Dave Brown wheels fabricated beer can type leaning production Brown wheel 86 Model Aviation Murf reviews three offerings studious modeler interests may range beginner high-tech collecting old model engines disclosed Embryo Rubber event logged quite respectable number 30 entrants 89 USOC meet event staged NFFS following two affairs 90 91 different special event added its place drew five six entries respectively latter two sessions looks like substitution too swift move huh upshot USOC planning meeting expose obvious need single compact booklet would contain bona fide rules popular Special Events could made available contestants Contest Directors planners alike Such item would make often hard-to-locate rules instantly available long winter weekends something offbeat build might tickle ones interest existence such booklet could subsequently raise interest levels some events eventually getting some less popular concepts dropped altogether might too horrible idea either So wheels now turning accomplish task Moe Whittemore editor CIA Informer has volunteered collect rules such events take necessary steps include single pamphlet pamphlet made readily available reasonable fee NFFS sources Obviously immediate need Moe obtain information event cannot include does know exists responsibility of us possess soft spot pet Mickey Mouse event take moment send him bona fide copies rules Special Event interests Yes will get duplicates way hut should also give some indication apparent popularity event No Chillicothe Cabin will probably make initial printing Send Moe rules such events except coming under auspices SAM Society Antique Modelers activityas special events pretty well documented within SAMs structure Send rules dear-to-theheart Free flight Special Events NFFS Special Events Rules Moe Whittemore Continued page 143 Early 112A Nostalgia Gas new event info column bids NosGas interest WPAFB 92 flying season Rules require early i/2A power plants such Wasp OK Cub K&B Torpedo 049 Spitzy shown left about chrome plate Korda Wakefield model right Larry Willis covered airframe 1/4-mu chrome Mylar August1992 87 Al Lidberg has plan kit available little-known 1927 Vulcan American Moth designs origins make interesting historical note great building instructions $7 postpaid $8 want new catalog too address 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 Eric Marsdens new Short Cockle distinguished Short Mussel shoulder-wing flying boat plan twin Electric CO2 has reaching old Uber Skiver balsa very buildable 32-in gem will stop traffic flying site believe Send $9 B2 Streamlines POBox 976 Olalla WA 98359-0976 $2 will get catalog Scale sport plans Flying Aces Plan Packet No 1 Because Flying Aces have received requests plans have appeared newsletter have issued Plan Packet No 1 10 planes sixteen 11 x 17-in sheets nice folder Rubber Scale models range J-3 Cub Peanut 28-in Fokker XX superb models Dave Stott Frank Scott Pres Bruning Tom Nallen Jr Chet Bukowski dont get building nothing will Send $8 plus $2 postage 3301 Cindy Lane Erie PA 16506 order bring collectors item doorstep Dont wait will go fast Domedusters Plan Pack packet dozen plans about half Scale represents seven different classes Indoor modeling Peanut Pistachio Bostonian Mini-Stick FROG EZB No-Cal Scale stars Scale jobs 1920 Cato Butterfly 1925 Messerschmitt M 17 Percival Mew Gull Some designers Doc Martin Dave Linstrum Stan Fink Walt Eggert Send $8 Domedusters Stan Fink 1810 Pine St Philadelphia PA 19103 get yourself set up try hand Indoor can also subscribe Domeduster newsletter $12 six issues New kits Hawker Sea Fury FB II 216-in-span Rubber ship Peter Shepherd available Westwings can obtained sending $1995 plus $7 postage bills VISAIMC SAMS mentioned earlier Very nice kit fine balsa Dave Diels has couple dandy new kits 1 8-in-span A6M2 Zero Rubber Scale Focke-WulfTA-152H 23tt/t6-in span Price $20 plus $3 shipping can get Daves newsletter large SASE two stamps dollar can get complete catalog Dave promised couple civilian planes later year Well gang until meet again keep true spirit modeling alive help junior medeler kind little old ladies own sod farms urationlMurphy Continued page 87 2348 South 700 West New Palestine IN 46163 today pamphlet will materialize before know Support progress NFFS ELFIN 249 DIESEL new American-made version fine vintage Elfin 249cc diesel formerly made England now production available Argos USA $150 plus $750 shipping handling address 3229 Dianora Drive Palos Verdes Peninsula CA 90274 engines appear best quality new injection-molded die-cast crankcases contrast sandcast housings predecessors also tip scales about 4I8 ozor over half ounce lighter former sandcast versions solid aluminum spinner OS-type needle valve assembly add overall quality appearance utility Approved use SAM events new versions setting pace Class events because resultant power dependability simplicity operation ease offer keeping small models down flying weight minimumsno batteries coil wiring such required Anyone might say American industry standards below world standards has seen work American manufacturing art beautiful specimens John Targos commended taking gamble producing tiny power plant Diesels never popular US years past although mainstay model power plants European competitions before after World War II Leon Shulmans postwar Drone probably saw greatest domestic following date recent PAW efforts note looks like Elfin 249 will go set new records compression-ignition interest levels far SAM activity concerned Good show John LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS What country needs good lightweight wheel vintage Free Flight utility seems have mentioned before need still seems us Suppliers RC accessories currently produce wheels myriad designs too heavy incorporate inappropriate wide treads and/or spoked hubs somehow just dont seem add romance appearance otherwise-gorgeous vintage Free Flight model Suppliers like K&B once produced epitome class streamlined smoothly contoured aluminum-hubbed YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time ' Aslowas$995 sY write Call Smithy Deptor B Mill l 1 -8il0-345-6342 Lathe 2nd Street Ask operator 5 1 8 Dalles OR 97058 U FOAM WING CORES PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR N/c AIRCRAFT OVER 350 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SO IF YOU HAVE IA FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR ~ Dont trash after crash ..............sm.s....u Phone 3O934230O9 Send $450 catalog IYNG MJ~ 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 August 1992 143 ZENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG CB B & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG em-e 11111 medium-hard-rubber-treaded line competition wheels have long out marketplace Original kits vintage designs often incorporated fixins fabricate superlightweight all-balsa wheels such found famous Comet kits yesteryear Megow others supplied somewhat heavier streamlined spongerubber wheels incorporated relatively wide hubs smooth hardwood looked nice early Cabin designs soon lost favor growing development pylon Duration model required lighter weight streamlined appearance well reduced drag rate current need persists commercial supplier has yet come forward meet demand demand comes growing SAM OldTimer activity well NFFS Nostalgia Gas contingent expanding leaps bounds regard have meeting personal requirementsas well small circle modeling friendsfor some time fabricating specimen using bottoms aluminum beverage cans neoprene rubber 0-ring appropriate size extremely light 3/4 oz per pair look nice applications however have few shortcomings Whereas give good service models weighing less 25 oz such Class small Class B ignition models 1/2A RC Texaco designs reach limit durability heavier models under such conditions hard landings after dethermalizing wheel itself offers little resiliency springy landing gear required extend its life expectancy Its unfortunate beverage cans produced sizes suit fabrication 2/2-in-diameter wheel Fabricating too labor intensive allow eligible commercial sale some reengineering have satisfactorily filled void point Now comes relatively new lightweight line RC wheels Dave Brown Products possesses die-cast urethanesponge treads lightweight plasticREGAIN CONTROL Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba KRAFT ~ne 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 spoked wheel hubs appearance bulkiness still lack romance Free Flight application however thought held possibilities overhaul revision would enable satisfactory item Free Right use produced offered previous beer can fabrication scheme initial effort begin pair two-inch-diameter Dave Brown wheels measuring about 3/4 thick ran bolt through axle hole chucked time little Unimat lathe Running lathe moderate speed carefully lowered sharp X-Acto knife equipped three-inch blade onto rotating tread sliced off third inch tread width knife cut through sponge like hot butter hubs telescoping halves can easily pried apart also altered eliminate quarter inch width quarter-inch now removed snapped assembly back together using bolt rechuck wheel lathe proceeded sand sponge rubber tread desirable contoured shape using emery board kind used shaping fingernails borrowed good wife get black residue everywhere results neato next chore get rid spoked-wheel look utilized beverage can bottoms again make contoured discs used simply cover up spokes did remove some plastic material wheel hubs spoke touches rim aluminum cover would recess far enough enable backside convex cover seat flush hub around bearing hole assembly aluminum can bottoms plastic wheel hubs permanently assembled using brass tubing axle bearing retaining washer soldered end tubing staked over another washer other end What see photo what gota rather comely pair streamlined rubber-treaded wheels Dave Brown liked Are labor intensive bet besides good appearance much durable resilient product obtained 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Pleasell repair information 904 434-0909 144 Model Aviation can made size Dave Brown produces wheels 1 /2 3 /2 in I/4jfl increments sanded size between Yeah can make own sure would nice things could obtained commercially Are listening Dave NEW PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT First lets look NFFS material Now available 1991 Annual Symposium NFFS National Free Flight Society years report NFFS initially handicapped six-month delay finding volunteer editor wait has well worth New editor Les Garber has produced marvelous book contribution 24th consecutive addition ongoing series Included therein usual three-views associated articles NFFS Ten Models Year write-ups five new NFFS Hall Fame inductees numerous technical articles interest glider rubber- gas-powered Free Flight competition modelers book priced $16 NFFS members $18 nonmembers plus $250 malling Send order NEPS Publications Fred Terzian 4858 Moorpark Avenue San Jose CA 95129 Fred custodian past issues NFFS Symposor least still availableand offers other associated classic Free Flight publications well include Don Rosss Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Jerry Nolin Ed Knights Winning Indoor Designs now back stock initial sellout Fred Pearces fine 79 World Champs Technical Report plus other items including NFFS T-shirts lapel pins Send 91 Sympo today least send SASE list available NFFS printed matterand dont forget join re-up membership NFFS itself An adult membership $15/year age 18 under its $750 Send membership monies NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 support Free Flight novice know youngster showing interest modeling Bill Warners new 100-page book build Flying Aces Moth finest self-teach publications come off presses long time Included chapter getting started extensive photos diagrams instructive information building finish covering finally trim first flights As bonus chapter building Lacey M-l0 Peck-Polymers kit helpful leg up getting started Peanut Scale flying competition addition enlightening glossary words definitions allied world Free Flight Gee didnt know drag aeronautical term thought referred blind date back college book sells $995 bookstores have difficulty finding copy write TAB Books Blue Ridge Summit PA 17294-0850 Attn Kimberly Martin information things make fine presents contest prizes birthdays Christmas just nice-guy gesture Speaking Moths Al Lidbergs latest Flying Scale design 1927 Vulcan American Motha 291/2-in parasolmounted-wing monoplane CO2 electric rubber-powered utility Al digs history original full-scale aircraft usual comes up some interesting tidbits little-known airplane designed 146 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 1/4 3/16 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 includes 4 oz Slick Lube $1375 no lube k coats Si 75 10 lb box- $11000 UPS Delivered Postpaid US vie UPS Cal res add 6% sales tax Made USA Slow cure consistent quality Ask FAI-TAN 89/90 catalog Beta 100FF kitel CROCKET HOOKS NOW MADE SYFAI FAI Model Supply SEND Si 50r FORI 957344 ARSON CATALOGRORRANCE CA 90540CARSON CA 90744 TE 243 8006999 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT just some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quife unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma lust so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 520 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustration sparing RIC publication have ever read send check money order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 close phone 1-800-535-2568 YS PARTS accept 5~sPeoPIeof Comeim %&6az4 i#ee t7sb2NTERPRiSE P Q BOX 2274 0-IELAN WA 98818 508-6821288 1 800328 1288 Minicac sailplane designed high efficient cam duration floaters thet will out fly known wild birds world IPLUO days 700 1000 will fly until batteries go dead single launnh IPLLJSI construction standard built up professional style balsa simplicity CAD designed full sims rolled blue prints makiog simple first time builder PLUSI models light resulting very low wing loadings Yet ologe wont begin break until loaded 188 1PLU01 wa say machined parts will find parts ready pin glue right out box No sanding trisming will stand edge coin will desk offer fast telephone backup service customers MPLUSI products factory direct saving cost warehousing middle persons F WVW V V. TWO lER CLASS AirfoilNE1033 Wing Span78 Length43 Weight reedy fly 18 mc Wing Are 718 eq Wing Loading38 cm sq ft Price84800 MININAX 700X Sam 700 accept wieg bolted sad elevator posh rod streml iced mat center tail aectioc Price85100 HIGH START. 54hII fact cry Best th model market 110 het crange UV resis tant 0/ti RATEI 3 tisee stretch gets 108 pull 505 hot orange IV resis tant 708 test NYLON cord 10 long steal etaka 1 round dead drop steel ring automatic dis connect wound around 11 easy wind liv resis tant hot orange reel YOU WONT LOSE THIS ONE Will launch up 58 glider 600 high -a rw INIMAX tOSOX ThREE METERTWO PIECE WINO AirfoilME1033 Wing Span119in Length44 Weight ready fly 28 mc Wing Area 1080 sq Wing loading38 mc sq ft Price57200 eetI0ThTIt PINE sap cii sttacdiog sCow poet 4 yasre cars always ashad nuatocsreWSatosVSrtsq wee Motes tne 501cc C use kcads bat eleas sos shop polish now iscladiag oleth ec pose eSSO Refill 1450 - w v v W Harvey Doyle offshoot better known Davis DiK/Diw Moth handle snitched popular British aircraft series word American added differentiate Harveys work Vulcan Last Company makers wooden shoe lasts golf clubs talked financing Harveys subject Moth providing home project Only seven actually built however remains having stored away years barn Hooray barns Lots good stuff come out forgotten ramshackle old barns around country once stumbled onto dismantled Stearman bipe years ago Anyway Als new kit plan offering goes $7 postpaid gets $8 want latest catalog address AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 East Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 am long overdue mentioning modeling periodical has us about 30 years nowthat being Tim Danielss Engine Collectors Journal ECJ issue crown jewel chock-full history backgrounds various model engines manufacturers photos rare vintage engines might never get observe never hear about Tims publication Some issues carry articles build certain home-built specimens ads telling find hard-sought parts accessories ECJ has become valid reference file authenticating engines oftentimes multiply changed versions spin-offs dating engines SAM Society Antique Modelers Antique Old-Timer classifications recent times would also include engines utilized NFFS Nostalgia Gas movement lover engines wish subscribe ECJ just send $850 Model Museum 1265 Yates Street Denver CO 80204-1027 six issues periodical comes out irregular basis will get six issues $9 Canada $12 foreign countries Individual past issues available well complete volumes Tell Tim Duration sent EARLY /2A NOSGAS EVENT Nostalgia Gas events other events having some form restrictions have around long enough require some hard-slapping efforts plug loopholes rules prevent escape what concept originally set out accomplish Regardless original intent seems sooner later Free Right events come down power rush front trophy line Nowhere better example 112A NosGas event event has plagued ongoing controversies regarding extent contestant can hop up Holland Hornet Cox reed-valve engine Certain types glow plugs got restricted designs got scaled meet power advantages two engines price out-ofproduction Hornets escalated point tiny power plant being retooled production again some folks still making noises Cox Medallion series should added approved engine list quest power seems proverbial pressure cooker looking weak spot explode least expect Recognizing event has now progressed point escapes efforts control retain original intent CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers has stepped back evaluate event closely resembles original concept Nostalgia Gas called Early /2A Nostalgia Gas event concept outlaws highperformance Holland Hornets Cox engines later years promotes weaker 112A power plants early era such K&B 049 Torpedo Wasp HAVLFOAMAIRE 10 SPAN 3U-i2 LI3S 50-75CC POWER74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWE 10 SPAN 19-22 L s CC POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOODCHOOSE 3 OR 4 CM bLOW AND STABLE KIT $26995 SPDKIT$1995 IT $69953 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 SEND $100 FOR CATALOG T 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACCr3~316 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSsonVIS /MASTERCARD 148 Model Aviation 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 p Spitzy OK 049 early engines wrapped wing areas 200 sq less Thus no-scaling restriction placed event Something like 16000 rpm 5 x 3 prop about tops engines simple model designs era could dumped kit boxes Friday evening airborne Sunday afternoonand time frame prior instant-setting adhesives such have today Anyway summers entsy Early 112A NosGas high apparent interest displayed during past winter leads us suspect event should make stellar initial showing Anyoneor group representativewishing additional information concept may send SASE rules copy answers questions relating event Meanwhile clean up crusty old OK 049 start thumbing through moldy old magazines Free Flight fun may break out new place before know See downwind CL ScalelBoss Continued page 88 heat-shrink tubing initial cost system shown about $75 servo driver represents almost half system cost can used number models Servo Driver heart system device used RC modelers operate servo electronic speed control use radio system Servo Driver made Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 available two types type called simply Servo Driver has noncentering rotary knob control second type Servo Driver iS equipped self-centering spring-loaded joystick listed parts can obtained local hobby electronics stores Ace H/C 116 W 19th St PO Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 can also supply items including Servo Driver units Fred noted both types drivers work equally well however prefers joystick type after simple modification joystick unit chosen over rotary knob unit because on/off switch rotary type activated end knobs rotation can turned off accidentally addition joystick handle larger easily manipulated As noted above joystick type needs slight modification make noncentering device will provide continuous travel required proper throttle control modification made opening driver case removing spring bottom joystick mechanism Removal spring will allow stick full travel returning Continued page 151 AEROSPACE Composite Products EZ- VA C KIT Electric Vacuum ing System o Youve Wanted Try What WAITING For? EZ-VAC Bagging System gives everything need start making PROFESS IONAL quality vacuum bagged parts.includes electric pump bagging tube breather felt Quick-Lock bag seals vacuum bag connector hoses ONLY $7500 Add $400 Shipping & Handling Calif Residents add7 3/4% Tax Overseas orders add 10% Visa- M/C COD- Check- Money Order Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 ne CA 92714 714250-1107 FAX 714 250-0307 Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick Experts who\e reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend votce-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 1800 531-1784 CARL GOLDBERG order direct IVIODELS INC August1992 149
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 143, 144, 146, 148, 149
LJO LLv0g0E30 FREE FLIGHT Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 SPECIAL EVENTS RULE BOOK INITIAL planning 92 NFFS USOC United States Outdoor Championships took place meeting held new AMA Muncie Flying Site February 25 last Among items arrangements discussed selection so-called Special Events staged upcoming four-day Labor Day weekend affair events consist unofficial non-AMA-rule-book variety normally administered various national Free Flight multiday meets under umbrella sponsorship NFFS National Free Right Society Participation Special Event often varies geographical area held some may quite popular certain locales drawing little no interest others instance Chillicothe Cabin may popular Chillicothe Ohio rate USOC planners little no proper information about what event actually involved rules being readily available also no statistics past levels participation hand So final determination what special events should placed USOC event card became like throwing darts dark Therefore planners decided information would required before could make sensible event selections example subsequent review event entry statistics three previous Midwest annual USOC/Nationals sessions Planning Committee 92 USOC meet September 4-7 vintage twin-pusher AMA Museum Members L-R CD Phil Sullivan AMA District 6 AVP Gary Bussell AMA Muncie Site Engineer Greg Chartrand Awards Chairman Gilbert Robbins SAM 57 CD Don Sachtjen Accommodations Banquet Chairman Harry Murphy new Argos USA version British Elfin 249cc diesel left sports trimmer look its predecessor right its new die-cast crankcase aluminum spinner Murf discusses making lightweight wheels OT NosGas events month Shown specimens reworked Dave Brown wheels fabricated beer can type leaning production Brown wheel 86 Model Aviation Murf reviews three offerings studious modeler interests may range beginner high-tech collecting old model engines disclosed Embryo Rubber event logged quite respectable number 30 entrants 89 USOC meet event staged NFFS following two affairs 90 91 different special event added its place drew five six entries respectively latter two sessions looks like substitution too swift move huh upshot USOC planning meeting expose obvious need single compact booklet would contain bona fide rules popular Special Events could made available contestants Contest Directors planners alike Such item would make often hard-to-locate rules instantly available long winter weekends something offbeat build might tickle ones interest existence such booklet could subsequently raise interest levels some events eventually getting some less popular concepts dropped altogether might too horrible idea either So wheels now turning accomplish task Moe Whittemore editor CIA Informer has volunteered collect rules such events take necessary steps include single pamphlet pamphlet made readily available reasonable fee NFFS sources Obviously immediate need Moe obtain information event cannot include does know exists responsibility of us possess soft spot pet Mickey Mouse event take moment send him bona fide copies rules Special Event interests Yes will get duplicates way hut should also give some indication apparent popularity event No Chillicothe Cabin will probably make initial printing Send Moe rules such events except coming under auspices SAM Society Antique Modelers activityas special events pretty well documented within SAMs structure Send rules dear-to-theheart Free flight Special Events NFFS Special Events Rules Moe Whittemore Continued page 143 Early 112A Nostalgia Gas new event info column bids NosGas interest WPAFB 92 flying season Rules require early i/2A power plants such Wasp OK Cub K&B Torpedo 049 Spitzy shown left about chrome plate Korda Wakefield model right Larry Willis covered airframe 1/4-mu chrome Mylar August1992 87 Al Lidberg has plan kit available little-known 1927 Vulcan American Moth designs origins make interesting historical note great building instructions $7 postpaid $8 want new catalog too address 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 Eric Marsdens new Short Cockle distinguished Short Mussel shoulder-wing flying boat plan twin Electric CO2 has reaching old Uber Skiver balsa very buildable 32-in gem will stop traffic flying site believe Send $9 B2 Streamlines POBox 976 Olalla WA 98359-0976 $2 will get catalog Scale sport plans Flying Aces Plan Packet No 1 Because Flying Aces have received requests plans have appeared newsletter have issued Plan Packet No 1 10 planes sixteen 11 x 17-in sheets nice folder Rubber Scale models range J-3 Cub Peanut 28-in Fokker XX superb models Dave Stott Frank Scott Pres Bruning Tom Nallen Jr Chet Bukowski dont get building nothing will Send $8 plus $2 postage 3301 Cindy Lane Erie PA 16506 order bring collectors item doorstep Dont wait will go fast Domedusters Plan Pack packet dozen plans about half Scale represents seven different classes Indoor modeling Peanut Pistachio Bostonian Mini-Stick FROG EZB No-Cal Scale stars Scale jobs 1920 Cato Butterfly 1925 Messerschmitt M 17 Percival Mew Gull Some designers Doc Martin Dave Linstrum Stan Fink Walt Eggert Send $8 Domedusters Stan Fink 1810 Pine St Philadelphia PA 19103 get yourself set up try hand Indoor can also subscribe Domeduster newsletter $12 six issues New kits Hawker Sea Fury FB II 216-in-span Rubber ship Peter Shepherd available Westwings can obtained sending $1995 plus $7 postage bills VISAIMC SAMS mentioned earlier Very nice kit fine balsa Dave Diels has couple dandy new kits 1 8-in-span A6M2 Zero Rubber Scale Focke-WulfTA-152H 23tt/t6-in span Price $20 plus $3 shipping can get Daves newsletter large SASE two stamps dollar can get complete catalog Dave promised couple civilian planes later year Well gang until meet again keep true spirit modeling alive help junior medeler kind little old ladies own sod farms urationlMurphy Continued page 87 2348 South 700 West New Palestine IN 46163 today pamphlet will materialize before know Support progress NFFS ELFIN 249 DIESEL new American-made version fine vintage Elfin 249cc diesel formerly made England now production available Argos USA $150 plus $750 shipping handling address 3229 Dianora Drive Palos Verdes Peninsula CA 90274 engines appear best quality new injection-molded die-cast crankcases contrast sandcast housings predecessors also tip scales about 4I8 ozor over half ounce lighter former sandcast versions solid aluminum spinner OS-type needle valve assembly add overall quality appearance utility Approved use SAM events new versions setting pace Class events because resultant power dependability simplicity operation ease offer keeping small models down flying weight minimumsno batteries coil wiring such required Anyone might say American industry standards below world standards has seen work American manufacturing art beautiful specimens John Targos commended taking gamble producing tiny power plant Diesels never popular US years past although mainstay model power plants European competitions before after World War II Leon Shulmans postwar Drone probably saw greatest domestic following date recent PAW efforts note looks like Elfin 249 will go set new records compression-ignition interest levels far SAM activity concerned Good show John LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS What country needs good lightweight wheel vintage Free Flight utility seems have mentioned before need still seems us Suppliers RC accessories currently produce wheels myriad designs too heavy incorporate inappropriate wide treads and/or spoked hubs somehow just dont seem add romance appearance otherwise-gorgeous vintage Free Flight model Suppliers like K&B once produced epitome class streamlined smoothly contoured aluminum-hubbed YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time ' Aslowas$995 sY write Call Smithy Deptor B Mill l 1 -8il0-345-6342 Lathe 2nd Street Ask operator 5 1 8 Dalles OR 97058 U FOAM WING CORES PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR N/c AIRCRAFT OVER 350 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SO IF YOU HAVE IA FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR ~ Dont trash after crash ..............sm.s....u Phone 3O934230O9 Send $450 catalog IYNG MJ~ 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 August 1992 143 ZENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG CB B & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG em-e 11111 medium-hard-rubber-treaded line competition wheels have long out marketplace Original kits vintage designs often incorporated fixins fabricate superlightweight all-balsa wheels such found famous Comet kits yesteryear Megow others supplied somewhat heavier streamlined spongerubber wheels incorporated relatively wide hubs smooth hardwood looked nice early Cabin designs soon lost favor growing development pylon Duration model required lighter weight streamlined appearance well reduced drag rate current need persists commercial supplier has yet come forward meet demand demand comes growing SAM OldTimer activity well NFFS Nostalgia Gas contingent expanding leaps bounds regard have meeting personal requirementsas well small circle modeling friendsfor some time fabricating specimen using bottoms aluminum beverage cans neoprene rubber 0-ring appropriate size extremely light 3/4 oz per pair look nice applications however have few shortcomings Whereas give good service models weighing less 25 oz such Class small Class B ignition models 1/2A RC Texaco designs reach limit durability heavier models under such conditions hard landings after dethermalizing wheel itself offers little resiliency springy landing gear required extend its life expectancy Its unfortunate beverage cans produced sizes suit fabrication 2/2-in-diameter wheel Fabricating too labor intensive allow eligible commercial sale some reengineering have satisfactorily filled void point Now comes relatively new lightweight line RC wheels Dave Brown Products possesses die-cast urethanesponge treads lightweight plasticREGAIN CONTROL Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba KRAFT ~ne 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 spoked wheel hubs appearance bulkiness still lack romance Free Flight application however thought held possibilities overhaul revision would enable satisfactory item Free Right use produced offered previous beer can fabrication scheme initial effort begin pair two-inch-diameter Dave Brown wheels measuring about 3/4 thick ran bolt through axle hole chucked time little Unimat lathe Running lathe moderate speed carefully lowered sharp X-Acto knife equipped three-inch blade onto rotating tread sliced off third inch tread width knife cut through sponge like hot butter hubs telescoping halves can easily pried apart also altered eliminate quarter inch width quarter-inch now removed snapped assembly back together using bolt rechuck wheel lathe proceeded sand sponge rubber tread desirable contoured shape using emery board kind used shaping fingernails borrowed good wife get black residue everywhere results neato next chore get rid spoked-wheel look utilized beverage can bottoms again make contoured discs used simply cover up spokes did remove some plastic material wheel hubs spoke touches rim aluminum cover would recess far enough enable backside convex cover seat flush hub around bearing hole assembly aluminum can bottoms plastic wheel hubs permanently assembled using brass tubing axle bearing retaining washer soldered end tubing staked over another washer other end What see photo what gota rather comely pair streamlined rubber-treaded wheels Dave Brown liked Are labor intensive bet besides good appearance much durable resilient product obtained 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Pleasell repair information 904 434-0909 144 Model Aviation can made size Dave Brown produces wheels 1 /2 3 /2 in I/4jfl increments sanded size between Yeah can make own sure would nice things could obtained commercially Are listening Dave NEW PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT First lets look NFFS material Now available 1991 Annual Symposium NFFS National Free Flight Society years report NFFS initially handicapped six-month delay finding volunteer editor wait has well worth New editor Les Garber has produced marvelous book contribution 24th consecutive addition ongoing series Included therein usual three-views associated articles NFFS Ten Models Year write-ups five new NFFS Hall Fame inductees numerous technical articles interest glider rubber- gas-powered Free Flight competition modelers book priced $16 NFFS members $18 nonmembers plus $250 malling Send order NEPS Publications Fred Terzian 4858 Moorpark Avenue San Jose CA 95129 Fred custodian past issues NFFS Symposor least still availableand offers other associated classic Free Flight publications well include Don Rosss Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Jerry Nolin Ed Knights Winning Indoor Designs now back stock initial sellout Fred Pearces fine 79 World Champs Technical Report plus other items including NFFS T-shirts lapel pins Send 91 Sympo today least send SASE list available NFFS printed matterand dont forget join re-up membership NFFS itself An adult membership $15/year age 18 under its $750 Send membership monies NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 support Free Flight novice know youngster showing interest modeling Bill Warners new 100-page book build Flying Aces Moth finest self-teach publications come off presses long time Included chapter getting started extensive photos diagrams instructive information building finish covering finally trim first flights As bonus chapter building Lacey M-l0 Peck-Polymers kit helpful leg up getting started Peanut Scale flying competition addition enlightening glossary words definitions allied world Free Flight Gee didnt know drag aeronautical term thought referred blind date back college book sells $995 bookstores have difficulty finding copy write TAB Books Blue Ridge Summit PA 17294-0850 Attn Kimberly Martin information things make fine presents contest prizes birthdays Christmas just nice-guy gesture Speaking Moths Al Lidbergs latest Flying Scale design 1927 Vulcan American Motha 291/2-in parasolmounted-wing monoplane CO2 electric rubber-powered utility Al digs history original full-scale aircraft usual comes up some interesting tidbits little-known airplane designed 146 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 1/4 3/16 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 includes 4 oz Slick Lube $1375 no lube k coats Si 75 10 lb box- $11000 UPS Delivered Postpaid US vie UPS Cal res add 6% sales tax Made USA Slow cure consistent quality Ask FAI-TAN 89/90 catalog Beta 100FF kitel CROCKET HOOKS NOW MADE SYFAI FAI Model Supply SEND Si 50r FORI 957344 ARSON CATALOGRORRANCE CA 90540CARSON CA 90744 TE 243 8006999 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT just some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quife unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma lust so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 520 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustration sparing RIC publication have ever read send check money order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 close phone 1-800-535-2568 YS PARTS accept 5~sPeoPIeof Comeim %&6az4 i#ee t7sb2NTERPRiSE P Q BOX 2274 0-IELAN WA 98818 508-6821288 1 800328 1288 Minicac sailplane designed high efficient cam duration floaters thet will out fly known wild birds world IPLUO days 700 1000 will fly until batteries go dead single launnh IPLLJSI construction standard built up professional style balsa simplicity CAD designed full sims rolled blue prints makiog simple first time builder PLUSI models light resulting very low wing loadings Yet ologe wont begin break until loaded 188 1PLU01 wa say machined parts will find parts ready pin glue right out box No sanding trisming will stand edge coin will desk offer fast telephone backup service customers MPLUSI products factory direct saving cost warehousing middle persons F WVW V V. TWO lER CLASS AirfoilNE1033 Wing Span78 Length43 Weight reedy fly 18 mc Wing Are 718 eq Wing Loading38 cm sq ft Price84800 MININAX 700X Sam 700 accept wieg bolted sad elevator posh rod streml iced mat center tail aectioc Price85100 HIGH START. 54hII fact cry Best th model market 110 het crange UV resis tant 0/ti RATEI 3 tisee stretch gets 108 pull 505 hot orange IV resis tant 708 test NYLON cord 10 long steal etaka 1 round dead drop steel ring automatic dis connect wound around 11 easy wind liv resis tant hot orange reel YOU WONT LOSE THIS ONE Will launch up 58 glider 600 high -a rw INIMAX tOSOX ThREE METERTWO PIECE WINO AirfoilME1033 Wing Span119in Length44 Weight ready fly 28 mc Wing Area 1080 sq Wing loading38 mc sq ft Price57200 eetI0ThTIt PINE sap cii sttacdiog sCow poet 4 yasre cars always ashad nuatocsreWSatosVSrtsq wee Motes tne 501cc C use kcads bat eleas sos shop polish now iscladiag oleth ec pose eSSO Refill 1450 - w v v W Harvey Doyle offshoot better known Davis DiK/Diw Moth handle snitched popular British aircraft series word American added differentiate Harveys work Vulcan Last Company makers wooden shoe lasts golf clubs talked financing Harveys subject Moth providing home project Only seven actually built however remains having stored away years barn Hooray barns Lots good stuff come out forgotten ramshackle old barns around country once stumbled onto dismantled Stearman bipe years ago Anyway Als new kit plan offering goes $7 postpaid gets $8 want latest catalog address AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 East Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 am long overdue mentioning modeling periodical has us about 30 years nowthat being Tim Danielss Engine Collectors Journal ECJ issue crown jewel chock-full history backgrounds various model engines manufacturers photos rare vintage engines might never get observe never hear about Tims publication Some issues carry articles build certain home-built specimens ads telling find hard-sought parts accessories ECJ has become valid reference file authenticating engines oftentimes multiply changed versions spin-offs dating engines SAM Society Antique Modelers Antique Old-Timer classifications recent times would also include engines utilized NFFS Nostalgia Gas movement lover engines wish subscribe ECJ just send $850 Model Museum 1265 Yates Street Denver CO 80204-1027 six issues periodical comes out irregular basis will get six issues $9 Canada $12 foreign countries Individual past issues available well complete volumes Tell Tim Duration sent EARLY /2A NOSGAS EVENT Nostalgia Gas events other events having some form restrictions have around long enough require some hard-slapping efforts plug loopholes rules prevent escape what concept originally set out accomplish Regardless original intent seems sooner later Free Right events come down power rush front trophy line Nowhere better example 112A NosGas event event has plagued ongoing controversies regarding extent contestant can hop up Holland Hornet Cox reed-valve engine Certain types glow plugs got restricted designs got scaled meet power advantages two engines price out-ofproduction Hornets escalated point tiny power plant being retooled production again some folks still making noises Cox Medallion series should added approved engine list quest power seems proverbial pressure cooker looking weak spot explode least expect Recognizing event has now progressed point escapes efforts control retain original intent CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers has stepped back evaluate event closely resembles original concept Nostalgia Gas called Early /2A Nostalgia Gas event concept outlaws highperformance Holland Hornets Cox engines later years promotes weaker 112A power plants early era such K&B 049 Torpedo Wasp HAVLFOAMAIRE 10 SPAN 3U-i2 LI3S 50-75CC POWER74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWE 10 SPAN 19-22 L s CC POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOODCHOOSE 3 OR 4 CM bLOW AND STABLE KIT $26995 SPDKIT$1995 IT $69953 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 SEND $100 FOR CATALOG T 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACCr3~316 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSsonVIS /MASTERCARD 148 Model Aviation 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 p Spitzy OK 049 early engines wrapped wing areas 200 sq less Thus no-scaling restriction placed event Something like 16000 rpm 5 x 3 prop about tops engines simple model designs era could dumped kit boxes Friday evening airborne Sunday afternoonand time frame prior instant-setting adhesives such have today Anyway summers entsy Early 112A NosGas high apparent interest displayed during past winter leads us suspect event should make stellar initial showing Anyoneor group representativewishing additional information concept may send SASE rules copy answers questions relating event Meanwhile clean up crusty old OK 049 start thumbing through moldy old magazines Free Flight fun may break out new place before know See downwind CL ScalelBoss Continued page 88 heat-shrink tubing initial cost system shown about $75 servo driver represents almost half system cost can used number models Servo Driver heart system device used RC modelers operate servo electronic speed control use radio system Servo Driver made Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 available two types type called simply Servo Driver has noncentering rotary knob control second type Servo Driver iS equipped self-centering spring-loaded joystick listed parts can obtained local hobby electronics stores Ace H/C 116 W 19th St PO Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 can also supply items including Servo Driver units Fred noted both types drivers work equally well however prefers joystick type after simple modification joystick unit chosen over rotary knob unit because on/off switch rotary type activated end knobs rotation can turned off accidentally addition joystick handle larger easily manipulated As noted above joystick type needs slight modification make noncentering device will provide continuous travel required proper throttle control modification made opening driver case removing spring bottom joystick mechanism Removal spring will allow stick full travel returning Continued page 151 AEROSPACE Composite Products EZ- VA C KIT Electric Vacuum ing System o Youve Wanted Try What WAITING For? EZ-VAC Bagging System gives everything need start making PROFESS IONAL quality vacuum bagged parts.includes electric pump bagging tube breather felt Quick-Lock bag seals vacuum bag connector hoses ONLY $7500 Add $400 Shipping & Handling Calif Residents add7 3/4% Tax Overseas orders add 10% Visa- M/C COD- Check- Money Order Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 ne CA 92714 714250-1107 FAX 714 250-0307 Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick Experts who\e reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend votce-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 1800 531-1784 CARL GOLDBERG order direct IVIODELS INC August1992 149
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 143, 144, 146, 148, 149
LJO LLv0g0E30 FREE FLIGHT Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 SPECIAL EVENTS RULE BOOK INITIAL planning 92 NFFS USOC United States Outdoor Championships took place meeting held new AMA Muncie Flying Site February 25 last Among items arrangements discussed selection so-called Special Events staged upcoming four-day Labor Day weekend affair events consist unofficial non-AMA-rule-book variety normally administered various national Free Flight multiday meets under umbrella sponsorship NFFS National Free Right Society Participation Special Event often varies geographical area held some may quite popular certain locales drawing little no interest others instance Chillicothe Cabin may popular Chillicothe Ohio rate USOC planners little no proper information about what event actually involved rules being readily available also no statistics past levels participation hand So final determination what special events should placed USOC event card became like throwing darts dark Therefore planners decided information would required before could make sensible event selections example subsequent review event entry statistics three previous Midwest annual USOC/Nationals sessions Planning Committee 92 USOC meet September 4-7 vintage twin-pusher AMA Museum Members L-R CD Phil Sullivan AMA District 6 AVP Gary Bussell AMA Muncie Site Engineer Greg Chartrand Awards Chairman Gilbert Robbins SAM 57 CD Don Sachtjen Accommodations Banquet Chairman Harry Murphy new Argos USA version British Elfin 249cc diesel left sports trimmer look its predecessor right its new die-cast crankcase aluminum spinner Murf discusses making lightweight wheels OT NosGas events month Shown specimens reworked Dave Brown wheels fabricated beer can type leaning production Brown wheel 86 Model Aviation Murf reviews three offerings studious modeler interests may range beginner high-tech collecting old model engines disclosed Embryo Rubber event logged quite respectable number 30 entrants 89 USOC meet event staged NFFS following two affairs 90 91 different special event added its place drew five six entries respectively latter two sessions looks like substitution too swift move huh upshot USOC planning meeting expose obvious need single compact booklet would contain bona fide rules popular Special Events could made available contestants Contest Directors planners alike Such item would make often hard-to-locate rules instantly available long winter weekends something offbeat build might tickle ones interest existence such booklet could subsequently raise interest levels some events eventually getting some less popular concepts dropped altogether might too horrible idea either So wheels now turning accomplish task Moe Whittemore editor CIA Informer has volunteered collect rules such events take necessary steps include single pamphlet pamphlet made readily available reasonable fee NFFS sources Obviously immediate need Moe obtain information event cannot include does know exists responsibility of us possess soft spot pet Mickey Mouse event take moment send him bona fide copies rules Special Event interests Yes will get duplicates way hut should also give some indication apparent popularity event No Chillicothe Cabin will probably make initial printing Send Moe rules such events except coming under auspices SAM Society Antique Modelers activityas special events pretty well documented within SAMs structure Send rules dear-to-theheart Free flight Special Events NFFS Special Events Rules Moe Whittemore Continued page 143 Early 112A Nostalgia Gas new event info column bids NosGas interest WPAFB 92 flying season Rules require early i/2A power plants such Wasp OK Cub K&B Torpedo 049 Spitzy shown left about chrome plate Korda Wakefield model right Larry Willis covered airframe 1/4-mu chrome Mylar August1992 87 Al Lidberg has plan kit available little-known 1927 Vulcan American Moth designs origins make interesting historical note great building instructions $7 postpaid $8 want new catalog too address 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 Eric Marsdens new Short Cockle distinguished Short Mussel shoulder-wing flying boat plan twin Electric CO2 has reaching old Uber Skiver balsa very buildable 32-in gem will stop traffic flying site believe Send $9 B2 Streamlines POBox 976 Olalla WA 98359-0976 $2 will get catalog Scale sport plans Flying Aces Plan Packet No 1 Because Flying Aces have received requests plans have appeared newsletter have issued Plan Packet No 1 10 planes sixteen 11 x 17-in sheets nice folder Rubber Scale models range J-3 Cub Peanut 28-in Fokker XX superb models Dave Stott Frank Scott Pres Bruning Tom Nallen Jr Chet Bukowski dont get building nothing will Send $8 plus $2 postage 3301 Cindy Lane Erie PA 16506 order bring collectors item doorstep Dont wait will go fast Domedusters Plan Pack packet dozen plans about half Scale represents seven different classes Indoor modeling Peanut Pistachio Bostonian Mini-Stick FROG EZB No-Cal Scale stars Scale jobs 1920 Cato Butterfly 1925 Messerschmitt M 17 Percival Mew Gull Some designers Doc Martin Dave Linstrum Stan Fink Walt Eggert Send $8 Domedusters Stan Fink 1810 Pine St Philadelphia PA 19103 get yourself set up try hand Indoor can also subscribe Domeduster newsletter $12 six issues New kits Hawker Sea Fury FB II 216-in-span Rubber ship Peter Shepherd available Westwings can obtained sending $1995 plus $7 postage bills VISAIMC SAMS mentioned earlier Very nice kit fine balsa Dave Diels has couple dandy new kits 1 8-in-span A6M2 Zero Rubber Scale Focke-WulfTA-152H 23tt/t6-in span Price $20 plus $3 shipping can get Daves newsletter large SASE two stamps dollar can get complete catalog Dave promised couple civilian planes later year Well gang until meet again keep true spirit modeling alive help junior medeler kind little old ladies own sod farms urationlMurphy Continued page 87 2348 South 700 West New Palestine IN 46163 today pamphlet will materialize before know Support progress NFFS ELFIN 249 DIESEL new American-made version fine vintage Elfin 249cc diesel formerly made England now production available Argos USA $150 plus $750 shipping handling address 3229 Dianora Drive Palos Verdes Peninsula CA 90274 engines appear best quality new injection-molded die-cast crankcases contrast sandcast housings predecessors also tip scales about 4I8 ozor over half ounce lighter former sandcast versions solid aluminum spinner OS-type needle valve assembly add overall quality appearance utility Approved use SAM events new versions setting pace Class events because resultant power dependability simplicity operation ease offer keeping small models down flying weight minimumsno batteries coil wiring such required Anyone might say American industry standards below world standards has seen work American manufacturing art beautiful specimens John Targos commended taking gamble producing tiny power plant Diesels never popular US years past although mainstay model power plants European competitions before after World War II Leon Shulmans postwar Drone probably saw greatest domestic following date recent PAW efforts note looks like Elfin 249 will go set new records compression-ignition interest levels far SAM activity concerned Good show John LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS What country needs good lightweight wheel vintage Free Flight utility seems have mentioned before need still seems us Suppliers RC accessories currently produce wheels myriad designs too heavy incorporate inappropriate wide treads and/or spoked hubs somehow just dont seem add romance appearance otherwise-gorgeous vintage Free Flight model Suppliers like K&B once produced epitome class streamlined smoothly contoured aluminum-hubbed YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time ' Aslowas$995 sY write Call Smithy Deptor B Mill l 1 -8il0-345-6342 Lathe 2nd Street Ask operator 5 1 8 Dalles OR 97058 U FOAM WING CORES PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR N/c AIRCRAFT OVER 350 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SO IF YOU HAVE IA FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR ~ Dont trash after crash ..............sm.s....u Phone 3O934230O9 Send $450 catalog IYNG MJ~ 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 August 1992 143 ZENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG CB B & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG em-e 11111 medium-hard-rubber-treaded line competition wheels have long out marketplace Original kits vintage designs often incorporated fixins fabricate superlightweight all-balsa wheels such found famous Comet kits yesteryear Megow others supplied somewhat heavier streamlined spongerubber wheels incorporated relatively wide hubs smooth hardwood looked nice early Cabin designs soon lost favor growing development pylon Duration model required lighter weight streamlined appearance well reduced drag rate current need persists commercial supplier has yet come forward meet demand demand comes growing SAM OldTimer activity well NFFS Nostalgia Gas contingent expanding leaps bounds regard have meeting personal requirementsas well small circle modeling friendsfor some time fabricating specimen using bottoms aluminum beverage cans neoprene rubber 0-ring appropriate size extremely light 3/4 oz per pair look nice applications however have few shortcomings Whereas give good service models weighing less 25 oz such Class small Class B ignition models 1/2A RC Texaco designs reach limit durability heavier models under such conditions hard landings after dethermalizing wheel itself offers little resiliency springy landing gear required extend its life expectancy Its unfortunate beverage cans produced sizes suit fabrication 2/2-in-diameter wheel Fabricating too labor intensive allow eligible commercial sale some reengineering have satisfactorily filled void point Now comes relatively new lightweight line RC wheels Dave Brown Products possesses die-cast urethanesponge treads lightweight plasticREGAIN CONTROL Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba KRAFT ~ne 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 spoked wheel hubs appearance bulkiness still lack romance Free Flight application however thought held possibilities overhaul revision would enable satisfactory item Free Right use produced offered previous beer can fabrication scheme initial effort begin pair two-inch-diameter Dave Brown wheels measuring about 3/4 thick ran bolt through axle hole chucked time little Unimat lathe Running lathe moderate speed carefully lowered sharp X-Acto knife equipped three-inch blade onto rotating tread sliced off third inch tread width knife cut through sponge like hot butter hubs telescoping halves can easily pried apart also altered eliminate quarter inch width quarter-inch now removed snapped assembly back together using bolt rechuck wheel lathe proceeded sand sponge rubber tread desirable contoured shape using emery board kind used shaping fingernails borrowed good wife get black residue everywhere results neato next chore get rid spoked-wheel look utilized beverage can bottoms again make contoured discs used simply cover up spokes did remove some plastic material wheel hubs spoke touches rim aluminum cover would recess far enough enable backside convex cover seat flush hub around bearing hole assembly aluminum can bottoms plastic wheel hubs permanently assembled using brass tubing axle bearing retaining washer soldered end tubing staked over another washer other end What see photo what gota rather comely pair streamlined rubber-treaded wheels Dave Brown liked Are labor intensive bet besides good appearance much durable resilient product obtained 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Pleasell repair information 904 434-0909 144 Model Aviation can made size Dave Brown produces wheels 1 /2 3 /2 in I/4jfl increments sanded size between Yeah can make own sure would nice things could obtained commercially Are listening Dave NEW PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT First lets look NFFS material Now available 1991 Annual Symposium NFFS National Free Flight Society years report NFFS initially handicapped six-month delay finding volunteer editor wait has well worth New editor Les Garber has produced marvelous book contribution 24th consecutive addition ongoing series Included therein usual three-views associated articles NFFS Ten Models Year write-ups five new NFFS Hall Fame inductees numerous technical articles interest glider rubber- gas-powered Free Flight competition modelers book priced $16 NFFS members $18 nonmembers plus $250 malling Send order NEPS Publications Fred Terzian 4858 Moorpark Avenue San Jose CA 95129 Fred custodian past issues NFFS Symposor least still availableand offers other associated classic Free Flight publications well include Don Rosss Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Jerry Nolin Ed Knights Winning Indoor Designs now back stock initial sellout Fred Pearces fine 79 World Champs Technical Report plus other items including NFFS T-shirts lapel pins Send 91 Sympo today least send SASE list available NFFS printed matterand dont forget join re-up membership NFFS itself An adult membership $15/year age 18 under its $750 Send membership monies NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 support Free Flight novice know youngster showing interest modeling Bill Warners new 100-page book build Flying Aces Moth finest self-teach publications come off presses long time Included chapter getting started extensive photos diagrams instructive information building finish covering finally trim first flights As bonus chapter building Lacey M-l0 Peck-Polymers kit helpful leg up getting started Peanut Scale flying competition addition enlightening glossary words definitions allied world Free Flight Gee didnt know drag aeronautical term thought referred blind date back college book sells $995 bookstores have difficulty finding copy write TAB Books Blue Ridge Summit PA 17294-0850 Attn Kimberly Martin information things make fine presents contest prizes birthdays Christmas just nice-guy gesture Speaking Moths Al Lidbergs latest Flying Scale design 1927 Vulcan American Motha 291/2-in parasolmounted-wing monoplane CO2 electric rubber-powered utility Al digs history original full-scale aircraft usual comes up some interesting tidbits little-known airplane designed 146 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 1/4 3/16 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 includes 4 oz Slick Lube $1375 no lube k coats Si 75 10 lb box- $11000 UPS Delivered Postpaid US vie UPS Cal res add 6% sales tax Made USA Slow cure consistent quality Ask FAI-TAN 89/90 catalog Beta 100FF kitel CROCKET HOOKS NOW MADE SYFAI FAI Model Supply SEND Si 50r FORI 957344 ARSON CATALOGRORRANCE CA 90540CARSON CA 90744 TE 243 8006999 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT just some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quife unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma lust so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 520 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustration sparing RIC publication have ever read send check money order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 close phone 1-800-535-2568 YS PARTS accept 5~sPeoPIeof Comeim %&6az4 i#ee t7sb2NTERPRiSE P Q BOX 2274 0-IELAN WA 98818 508-6821288 1 800328 1288 Minicac sailplane designed high efficient cam duration floaters thet will out fly known wild birds world IPLUO days 700 1000 will fly until batteries go dead single launnh IPLLJSI construction standard built up professional style balsa simplicity CAD designed full sims rolled blue prints makiog simple first time builder PLUSI models light resulting very low wing loadings Yet ologe wont begin break until loaded 188 1PLU01 wa say machined parts will find parts ready pin glue right out box No sanding trisming will stand edge coin will desk offer fast telephone backup service customers MPLUSI products factory direct saving cost warehousing middle persons F WVW V V. TWO lER CLASS AirfoilNE1033 Wing Span78 Length43 Weight reedy fly 18 mc Wing Are 718 eq Wing Loading38 cm sq ft Price84800 MININAX 700X Sam 700 accept wieg bolted sad elevator posh rod streml iced mat center tail aectioc Price85100 HIGH START. 54hII fact cry Best th model market 110 het crange UV resis tant 0/ti RATEI 3 tisee stretch gets 108 pull 505 hot orange IV resis tant 708 test NYLON cord 10 long steal etaka 1 round dead drop steel ring automatic dis connect wound around 11 easy wind liv resis tant hot orange reel YOU WONT LOSE THIS ONE Will launch up 58 glider 600 high -a rw INIMAX tOSOX ThREE METERTWO PIECE WINO AirfoilME1033 Wing Span119in Length44 Weight ready fly 28 mc Wing Area 1080 sq Wing loading38 mc sq ft Price57200 eetI0ThTIt PINE sap cii sttacdiog sCow poet 4 yasre cars always ashad nuatocsreWSatosVSrtsq wee Motes tne 501cc C use kcads bat eleas sos shop polish now iscladiag oleth ec pose eSSO Refill 1450 - w v v W Harvey Doyle offshoot better known Davis DiK/Diw Moth handle snitched popular British aircraft series word American added differentiate Harveys work Vulcan Last Company makers wooden shoe lasts golf clubs talked financing Harveys subject Moth providing home project Only seven actually built however remains having stored away years barn Hooray barns Lots good stuff come out forgotten ramshackle old barns around country once stumbled onto dismantled Stearman bipe years ago Anyway Als new kit plan offering goes $7 postpaid gets $8 want latest catalog address AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 East Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 am long overdue mentioning modeling periodical has us about 30 years nowthat being Tim Danielss Engine Collectors Journal ECJ issue crown jewel chock-full history backgrounds various model engines manufacturers photos rare vintage engines might never get observe never hear about Tims publication Some issues carry articles build certain home-built specimens ads telling find hard-sought parts accessories ECJ has become valid reference file authenticating engines oftentimes multiply changed versions spin-offs dating engines SAM Society Antique Modelers Antique Old-Timer classifications recent times would also include engines utilized NFFS Nostalgia Gas movement lover engines wish subscribe ECJ just send $850 Model Museum 1265 Yates Street Denver CO 80204-1027 six issues periodical comes out irregular basis will get six issues $9 Canada $12 foreign countries Individual past issues available well complete volumes Tell Tim Duration sent EARLY /2A NOSGAS EVENT Nostalgia Gas events other events having some form restrictions have around long enough require some hard-slapping efforts plug loopholes rules prevent escape what concept originally set out accomplish Regardless original intent seems sooner later Free Right events come down power rush front trophy line Nowhere better example 112A NosGas event event has plagued ongoing controversies regarding extent contestant can hop up Holland Hornet Cox reed-valve engine Certain types glow plugs got restricted designs got scaled meet power advantages two engines price out-ofproduction Hornets escalated point tiny power plant being retooled production again some folks still making noises Cox Medallion series should added approved engine list quest power seems proverbial pressure cooker looking weak spot explode least expect Recognizing event has now progressed point escapes efforts control retain original intent CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers has stepped back evaluate event closely resembles original concept Nostalgia Gas called Early /2A Nostalgia Gas event concept outlaws highperformance Holland Hornets Cox engines later years promotes weaker 112A power plants early era such K&B 049 Torpedo Wasp HAVLFOAMAIRE 10 SPAN 3U-i2 LI3S 50-75CC POWER74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWE 10 SPAN 19-22 L s CC POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOODCHOOSE 3 OR 4 CM bLOW AND STABLE KIT $26995 SPDKIT$1995 IT $69953 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 SEND $100 FOR CATALOG T 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACCr3~316 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSsonVIS /MASTERCARD 148 Model Aviation 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 p Spitzy OK 049 early engines wrapped wing areas 200 sq less Thus no-scaling restriction placed event Something like 16000 rpm 5 x 3 prop about tops engines simple model designs era could dumped kit boxes Friday evening airborne Sunday afternoonand time frame prior instant-setting adhesives such have today Anyway summers entsy Early 112A NosGas high apparent interest displayed during past winter leads us suspect event should make stellar initial showing Anyoneor group representativewishing additional information concept may send SASE rules copy answers questions relating event Meanwhile clean up crusty old OK 049 start thumbing through moldy old magazines Free Flight fun may break out new place before know See downwind CL ScalelBoss Continued page 88 heat-shrink tubing initial cost system shown about $75 servo driver represents almost half system cost can used number models Servo Driver heart system device used RC modelers operate servo electronic speed control use radio system Servo Driver made Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 available two types type called simply Servo Driver has noncentering rotary knob control second type Servo Driver iS equipped self-centering spring-loaded joystick listed parts can obtained local hobby electronics stores Ace H/C 116 W 19th St PO Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 can also supply items including Servo Driver units Fred noted both types drivers work equally well however prefers joystick type after simple modification joystick unit chosen over rotary knob unit because on/off switch rotary type activated end knobs rotation can turned off accidentally addition joystick handle larger easily manipulated As noted above joystick type needs slight modification make noncentering device will provide continuous travel required proper throttle control modification made opening driver case removing spring bottom joystick mechanism Removal spring will allow stick full travel returning Continued page 151 AEROSPACE Composite Products EZ- VA C KIT Electric Vacuum ing System o Youve Wanted Try What WAITING For? EZ-VAC Bagging System gives everything need start making PROFESS IONAL quality vacuum bagged parts.includes electric pump bagging tube breather felt Quick-Lock bag seals vacuum bag connector hoses ONLY $7500 Add $400 Shipping & Handling Calif Residents add7 3/4% Tax Overseas orders add 10% Visa- M/C COD- Check- Money Order Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 ne CA 92714 714250-1107 FAX 714 250-0307 Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick Experts who\e reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend votce-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 1800 531-1784 CARL GOLDBERG order direct IVIODELS INC August1992 149
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 143, 144, 146, 148, 149
LJO LLv0g0E30 FREE FLIGHT Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 SPECIAL EVENTS RULE BOOK INITIAL planning 92 NFFS USOC United States Outdoor Championships took place meeting held new AMA Muncie Flying Site February 25 last Among items arrangements discussed selection so-called Special Events staged upcoming four-day Labor Day weekend affair events consist unofficial non-AMA-rule-book variety normally administered various national Free Flight multiday meets under umbrella sponsorship NFFS National Free Right Society Participation Special Event often varies geographical area held some may quite popular certain locales drawing little no interest others instance Chillicothe Cabin may popular Chillicothe Ohio rate USOC planners little no proper information about what event actually involved rules being readily available also no statistics past levels participation hand So final determination what special events should placed USOC event card became like throwing darts dark Therefore planners decided information would required before could make sensible event selections example subsequent review event entry statistics three previous Midwest annual USOC/Nationals sessions Planning Committee 92 USOC meet September 4-7 vintage twin-pusher AMA Museum Members L-R CD Phil Sullivan AMA District 6 AVP Gary Bussell AMA Muncie Site Engineer Greg Chartrand Awards Chairman Gilbert Robbins SAM 57 CD Don Sachtjen Accommodations Banquet Chairman Harry Murphy new Argos USA version British Elfin 249cc diesel left sports trimmer look its predecessor right its new die-cast crankcase aluminum spinner Murf discusses making lightweight wheels OT NosGas events month Shown specimens reworked Dave Brown wheels fabricated beer can type leaning production Brown wheel 86 Model Aviation Murf reviews three offerings studious modeler interests may range beginner high-tech collecting old model engines disclosed Embryo Rubber event logged quite respectable number 30 entrants 89 USOC meet event staged NFFS following two affairs 90 91 different special event added its place drew five six entries respectively latter two sessions looks like substitution too swift move huh upshot USOC planning meeting expose obvious need single compact booklet would contain bona fide rules popular Special Events could made available contestants Contest Directors planners alike Such item would make often hard-to-locate rules instantly available long winter weekends something offbeat build might tickle ones interest existence such booklet could subsequently raise interest levels some events eventually getting some less popular concepts dropped altogether might too horrible idea either So wheels now turning accomplish task Moe Whittemore editor CIA Informer has volunteered collect rules such events take necessary steps include single pamphlet pamphlet made readily available reasonable fee NFFS sources Obviously immediate need Moe obtain information event cannot include does know exists responsibility of us possess soft spot pet Mickey Mouse event take moment send him bona fide copies rules Special Event interests Yes will get duplicates way hut should also give some indication apparent popularity event No Chillicothe Cabin will probably make initial printing Send Moe rules such events except coming under auspices SAM Society Antique Modelers activityas special events pretty well documented within SAMs structure Send rules dear-to-theheart Free flight Special Events NFFS Special Events Rules Moe Whittemore Continued page 143 Early 112A Nostalgia Gas new event info column bids NosGas interest WPAFB 92 flying season Rules require early i/2A power plants such Wasp OK Cub K&B Torpedo 049 Spitzy shown left about chrome plate Korda Wakefield model right Larry Willis covered airframe 1/4-mu chrome Mylar August1992 87 Al Lidberg has plan kit available little-known 1927 Vulcan American Moth designs origins make interesting historical note great building instructions $7 postpaid $8 want new catalog too address 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 Eric Marsdens new Short Cockle distinguished Short Mussel shoulder-wing flying boat plan twin Electric CO2 has reaching old Uber Skiver balsa very buildable 32-in gem will stop traffic flying site believe Send $9 B2 Streamlines POBox 976 Olalla WA 98359-0976 $2 will get catalog Scale sport plans Flying Aces Plan Packet No 1 Because Flying Aces have received requests plans have appeared newsletter have issued Plan Packet No 1 10 planes sixteen 11 x 17-in sheets nice folder Rubber Scale models range J-3 Cub Peanut 28-in Fokker XX superb models Dave Stott Frank Scott Pres Bruning Tom Nallen Jr Chet Bukowski dont get building nothing will Send $8 plus $2 postage 3301 Cindy Lane Erie PA 16506 order bring collectors item doorstep Dont wait will go fast Domedusters Plan Pack packet dozen plans about half Scale represents seven different classes Indoor modeling Peanut Pistachio Bostonian Mini-Stick FROG EZB No-Cal Scale stars Scale jobs 1920 Cato Butterfly 1925 Messerschmitt M 17 Percival Mew Gull Some designers Doc Martin Dave Linstrum Stan Fink Walt Eggert Send $8 Domedusters Stan Fink 1810 Pine St Philadelphia PA 19103 get yourself set up try hand Indoor can also subscribe Domeduster newsletter $12 six issues New kits Hawker Sea Fury FB II 216-in-span Rubber ship Peter Shepherd available Westwings can obtained sending $1995 plus $7 postage bills VISAIMC SAMS mentioned earlier Very nice kit fine balsa Dave Diels has couple dandy new kits 1 8-in-span A6M2 Zero Rubber Scale Focke-WulfTA-152H 23tt/t6-in span Price $20 plus $3 shipping can get Daves newsletter large SASE two stamps dollar can get complete catalog Dave promised couple civilian planes later year Well gang until meet again keep true spirit modeling alive help junior medeler kind little old ladies own sod farms urationlMurphy Continued page 87 2348 South 700 West New Palestine IN 46163 today pamphlet will materialize before know Support progress NFFS ELFIN 249 DIESEL new American-made version fine vintage Elfin 249cc diesel formerly made England now production available Argos USA $150 plus $750 shipping handling address 3229 Dianora Drive Palos Verdes Peninsula CA 90274 engines appear best quality new injection-molded die-cast crankcases contrast sandcast housings predecessors also tip scales about 4I8 ozor over half ounce lighter former sandcast versions solid aluminum spinner OS-type needle valve assembly add overall quality appearance utility Approved use SAM events new versions setting pace Class events because resultant power dependability simplicity operation ease offer keeping small models down flying weight minimumsno batteries coil wiring such required Anyone might say American industry standards below world standards has seen work American manufacturing art beautiful specimens John Targos commended taking gamble producing tiny power plant Diesels never popular US years past although mainstay model power plants European competitions before after World War II Leon Shulmans postwar Drone probably saw greatest domestic following date recent PAW efforts note looks like Elfin 249 will go set new records compression-ignition interest levels far SAM activity concerned Good show John LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS What country needs good lightweight wheel vintage Free Flight utility seems have mentioned before need still seems us Suppliers RC accessories currently produce wheels myriad designs too heavy incorporate inappropriate wide treads and/or spoked hubs somehow just dont seem add romance appearance otherwise-gorgeous vintage Free Flight model Suppliers like K&B once produced epitome class streamlined smoothly contoured aluminum-hubbed YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time ' Aslowas$995 sY write Call Smithy Deptor B Mill l 1 -8il0-345-6342 Lathe 2nd Street Ask operator 5 1 8 Dalles OR 97058 U FOAM WING CORES PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR N/c AIRCRAFT OVER 350 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SO IF YOU HAVE IA FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR ~ Dont trash after crash ..............sm.s....u Phone 3O934230O9 Send $450 catalog IYNG MJ~ 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 August 1992 143 ZENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG CB B & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG em-e 11111 medium-hard-rubber-treaded line competition wheels have long out marketplace Original kits vintage designs often incorporated fixins fabricate superlightweight all-balsa wheels such found famous Comet kits yesteryear Megow others supplied somewhat heavier streamlined spongerubber wheels incorporated relatively wide hubs smooth hardwood looked nice early Cabin designs soon lost favor growing development pylon Duration model required lighter weight streamlined appearance well reduced drag rate current need persists commercial supplier has yet come forward meet demand demand comes growing SAM OldTimer activity well NFFS Nostalgia Gas contingent expanding leaps bounds regard have meeting personal requirementsas well small circle modeling friendsfor some time fabricating specimen using bottoms aluminum beverage cans neoprene rubber 0-ring appropriate size extremely light 3/4 oz per pair look nice applications however have few shortcomings Whereas give good service models weighing less 25 oz such Class small Class B ignition models 1/2A RC Texaco designs reach limit durability heavier models under such conditions hard landings after dethermalizing wheel itself offers little resiliency springy landing gear required extend its life expectancy Its unfortunate beverage cans produced sizes suit fabrication 2/2-in-diameter wheel Fabricating too labor intensive allow eligible commercial sale some reengineering have satisfactorily filled void point Now comes relatively new lightweight line RC wheels Dave Brown Products possesses die-cast urethanesponge treads lightweight plasticREGAIN CONTROL Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba KRAFT ~ne 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 spoked wheel hubs appearance bulkiness still lack romance Free Flight application however thought held possibilities overhaul revision would enable satisfactory item Free Right use produced offered previous beer can fabrication scheme initial effort begin pair two-inch-diameter Dave Brown wheels measuring about 3/4 thick ran bolt through axle hole chucked time little Unimat lathe Running lathe moderate speed carefully lowered sharp X-Acto knife equipped three-inch blade onto rotating tread sliced off third inch tread width knife cut through sponge like hot butter hubs telescoping halves can easily pried apart also altered eliminate quarter inch width quarter-inch now removed snapped assembly back together using bolt rechuck wheel lathe proceeded sand sponge rubber tread desirable contoured shape using emery board kind used shaping fingernails borrowed good wife get black residue everywhere results neato next chore get rid spoked-wheel look utilized beverage can bottoms again make contoured discs used simply cover up spokes did remove some plastic material wheel hubs spoke touches rim aluminum cover would recess far enough enable backside convex cover seat flush hub around bearing hole assembly aluminum can bottoms plastic wheel hubs permanently assembled using brass tubing axle bearing retaining washer soldered end tubing staked over another washer other end What see photo what gota rather comely pair streamlined rubber-treaded wheels Dave Brown liked Are labor intensive bet besides good appearance much durable resilient product obtained 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Pleasell repair information 904 434-0909 144 Model Aviation can made size Dave Brown produces wheels 1 /2 3 /2 in I/4jfl increments sanded size between Yeah can make own sure would nice things could obtained commercially Are listening Dave NEW PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT First lets look NFFS material Now available 1991 Annual Symposium NFFS National Free Flight Society years report NFFS initially handicapped six-month delay finding volunteer editor wait has well worth New editor Les Garber has produced marvelous book contribution 24th consecutive addition ongoing series Included therein usual three-views associated articles NFFS Ten Models Year write-ups five new NFFS Hall Fame inductees numerous technical articles interest glider rubber- gas-powered Free Flight competition modelers book priced $16 NFFS members $18 nonmembers plus $250 malling Send order NEPS Publications Fred Terzian 4858 Moorpark Avenue San Jose CA 95129 Fred custodian past issues NFFS Symposor least still availableand offers other associated classic Free Flight publications well include Don Rosss Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Jerry Nolin Ed Knights Winning Indoor Designs now back stock initial sellout Fred Pearces fine 79 World Champs Technical Report plus other items including NFFS T-shirts lapel pins Send 91 Sympo today least send SASE list available NFFS printed matterand dont forget join re-up membership NFFS itself An adult membership $15/year age 18 under its $750 Send membership monies NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 support Free Flight novice know youngster showing interest modeling Bill Warners new 100-page book build Flying Aces Moth finest self-teach publications come off presses long time Included chapter getting started extensive photos diagrams instructive information building finish covering finally trim first flights As bonus chapter building Lacey M-l0 Peck-Polymers kit helpful leg up getting started Peanut Scale flying competition addition enlightening glossary words definitions allied world Free Flight Gee didnt know drag aeronautical term thought referred blind date back college book sells $995 bookstores have difficulty finding copy write TAB Books Blue Ridge Summit PA 17294-0850 Attn Kimberly Martin information things make fine presents contest prizes birthdays Christmas just nice-guy gesture Speaking Moths Al Lidbergs latest Flying Scale design 1927 Vulcan American Motha 291/2-in parasolmounted-wing monoplane CO2 electric rubber-powered utility Al digs history original full-scale aircraft usual comes up some interesting tidbits little-known airplane designed 146 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 1/4 3/16 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 includes 4 oz Slick Lube $1375 no lube k coats Si 75 10 lb box- $11000 UPS Delivered Postpaid US vie UPS Cal res add 6% sales tax Made USA Slow cure consistent quality Ask FAI-TAN 89/90 catalog Beta 100FF kitel CROCKET HOOKS NOW MADE SYFAI FAI Model Supply SEND Si 50r FORI 957344 ARSON CATALOGRORRANCE CA 90540CARSON CA 90744 TE 243 8006999 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT just some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quife unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma lust so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 520 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustration sparing RIC publication have ever read send check money order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 close phone 1-800-535-2568 YS PARTS accept 5~sPeoPIeof Comeim %&6az4 i#ee t7sb2NTERPRiSE P Q BOX 2274 0-IELAN WA 98818 508-6821288 1 800328 1288 Minicac sailplane designed high efficient cam duration floaters thet will out fly known wild birds world IPLUO days 700 1000 will fly until batteries go dead single launnh IPLLJSI construction standard built up professional style balsa simplicity CAD designed full sims rolled blue prints makiog simple first time builder PLUSI models light resulting very low wing loadings Yet ologe wont begin break until loaded 188 1PLU01 wa say machined parts will find parts ready pin glue right out box No sanding trisming will stand edge coin will desk offer fast telephone backup service customers MPLUSI products factory direct saving cost warehousing middle persons F WVW V V. TWO lER CLASS AirfoilNE1033 Wing Span78 Length43 Weight reedy fly 18 mc Wing Are 718 eq Wing Loading38 cm sq ft Price84800 MININAX 700X Sam 700 accept wieg bolted sad elevator posh rod streml iced mat center tail aectioc Price85100 HIGH START. 54hII fact cry Best th model market 110 het crange UV resis tant 0/ti RATEI 3 tisee stretch gets 108 pull 505 hot orange IV resis tant 708 test NYLON cord 10 long steal etaka 1 round dead drop steel ring automatic dis connect wound around 11 easy wind liv resis tant hot orange reel YOU WONT LOSE THIS ONE Will launch up 58 glider 600 high -a rw INIMAX tOSOX ThREE METERTWO PIECE WINO AirfoilME1033 Wing Span119in Length44 Weight ready fly 28 mc Wing Area 1080 sq Wing loading38 mc sq ft Price57200 eetI0ThTIt PINE sap cii sttacdiog sCow poet 4 yasre cars always ashad nuatocsreWSatosVSrtsq wee Motes tne 501cc C use kcads bat eleas sos shop polish now iscladiag oleth ec pose eSSO Refill 1450 - w v v W Harvey Doyle offshoot better known Davis DiK/Diw Moth handle snitched popular British aircraft series word American added differentiate Harveys work Vulcan Last Company makers wooden shoe lasts golf clubs talked financing Harveys subject Moth providing home project Only seven actually built however remains having stored away years barn Hooray barns Lots good stuff come out forgotten ramshackle old barns around country once stumbled onto dismantled Stearman bipe years ago Anyway Als new kit plan offering goes $7 postpaid gets $8 want latest catalog address AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 East Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 am long overdue mentioning modeling periodical has us about 30 years nowthat being Tim Danielss Engine Collectors Journal ECJ issue crown jewel chock-full history backgrounds various model engines manufacturers photos rare vintage engines might never get observe never hear about Tims publication Some issues carry articles build certain home-built specimens ads telling find hard-sought parts accessories ECJ has become valid reference file authenticating engines oftentimes multiply changed versions spin-offs dating engines SAM Society Antique Modelers Antique Old-Timer classifications recent times would also include engines utilized NFFS Nostalgia Gas movement lover engines wish subscribe ECJ just send $850 Model Museum 1265 Yates Street Denver CO 80204-1027 six issues periodical comes out irregular basis will get six issues $9 Canada $12 foreign countries Individual past issues available well complete volumes Tell Tim Duration sent EARLY /2A NOSGAS EVENT Nostalgia Gas events other events having some form restrictions have around long enough require some hard-slapping efforts plug loopholes rules prevent escape what concept originally set out accomplish Regardless original intent seems sooner later Free Right events come down power rush front trophy line Nowhere better example 112A NosGas event event has plagued ongoing controversies regarding extent contestant can hop up Holland Hornet Cox reed-valve engine Certain types glow plugs got restricted designs got scaled meet power advantages two engines price out-ofproduction Hornets escalated point tiny power plant being retooled production again some folks still making noises Cox Medallion series should added approved engine list quest power seems proverbial pressure cooker looking weak spot explode least expect Recognizing event has now progressed point escapes efforts control retain original intent CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers has stepped back evaluate event closely resembles original concept Nostalgia Gas called Early /2A Nostalgia Gas event concept outlaws highperformance Holland Hornets Cox engines later years promotes weaker 112A power plants early era such K&B 049 Torpedo Wasp HAVLFOAMAIRE 10 SPAN 3U-i2 LI3S 50-75CC POWER74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWE 10 SPAN 19-22 L s CC POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOODCHOOSE 3 OR 4 CM bLOW AND STABLE KIT $26995 SPDKIT$1995 IT $69953 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 SEND $100 FOR CATALOG T 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACCr3~316 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSsonVIS /MASTERCARD 148 Model Aviation 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 p Spitzy OK 049 early engines wrapped wing areas 200 sq less Thus no-scaling restriction placed event Something like 16000 rpm 5 x 3 prop about tops engines simple model designs era could dumped kit boxes Friday evening airborne Sunday afternoonand time frame prior instant-setting adhesives such have today Anyway summers entsy Early 112A NosGas high apparent interest displayed during past winter leads us suspect event should make stellar initial showing Anyoneor group representativewishing additional information concept may send SASE rules copy answers questions relating event Meanwhile clean up crusty old OK 049 start thumbing through moldy old magazines Free Flight fun may break out new place before know See downwind CL ScalelBoss Continued page 88 heat-shrink tubing initial cost system shown about $75 servo driver represents almost half system cost can used number models Servo Driver heart system device used RC modelers operate servo electronic speed control use radio system Servo Driver made Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 available two types type called simply Servo Driver has noncentering rotary knob control second type Servo Driver iS equipped self-centering spring-loaded joystick listed parts can obtained local hobby electronics stores Ace H/C 116 W 19th St PO Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 can also supply items including Servo Driver units Fred noted both types drivers work equally well however prefers joystick type after simple modification joystick unit chosen over rotary knob unit because on/off switch rotary type activated end knobs rotation can turned off accidentally addition joystick handle larger easily manipulated As noted above joystick type needs slight modification make noncentering device will provide continuous travel required proper throttle control modification made opening driver case removing spring bottom joystick mechanism Removal spring will allow stick full travel returning Continued page 151 AEROSPACE Composite Products EZ- VA C KIT Electric Vacuum ing System o Youve Wanted Try What WAITING For? EZ-VAC Bagging System gives everything need start making PROFESS IONAL quality vacuum bagged parts.includes electric pump bagging tube breather felt Quick-Lock bag seals vacuum bag connector hoses ONLY $7500 Add $400 Shipping & Handling Calif Residents add7 3/4% Tax Overseas orders add 10% Visa- M/C COD- Check- Money Order Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 ne CA 92714 714250-1107 FAX 714 250-0307 Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick Experts who\e reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend votce-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 1800 531-1784 CARL GOLDBERG order direct IVIODELS INC August1992 149
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 143, 144, 146, 148, 149
LJO LLv0g0E30 FREE FLIGHT Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 SPECIAL EVENTS RULE BOOK INITIAL planning 92 NFFS USOC United States Outdoor Championships took place meeting held new AMA Muncie Flying Site February 25 last Among items arrangements discussed selection so-called Special Events staged upcoming four-day Labor Day weekend affair events consist unofficial non-AMA-rule-book variety normally administered various national Free Flight multiday meets under umbrella sponsorship NFFS National Free Right Society Participation Special Event often varies geographical area held some may quite popular certain locales drawing little no interest others instance Chillicothe Cabin may popular Chillicothe Ohio rate USOC planners little no proper information about what event actually involved rules being readily available also no statistics past levels participation hand So final determination what special events should placed USOC event card became like throwing darts dark Therefore planners decided information would required before could make sensible event selections example subsequent review event entry statistics three previous Midwest annual USOC/Nationals sessions Planning Committee 92 USOC meet September 4-7 vintage twin-pusher AMA Museum Members L-R CD Phil Sullivan AMA District 6 AVP Gary Bussell AMA Muncie Site Engineer Greg Chartrand Awards Chairman Gilbert Robbins SAM 57 CD Don Sachtjen Accommodations Banquet Chairman Harry Murphy new Argos USA version British Elfin 249cc diesel left sports trimmer look its predecessor right its new die-cast crankcase aluminum spinner Murf discusses making lightweight wheels OT NosGas events month Shown specimens reworked Dave Brown wheels fabricated beer can type leaning production Brown wheel 86 Model Aviation Murf reviews three offerings studious modeler interests may range beginner high-tech collecting old model engines disclosed Embryo Rubber event logged quite respectable number 30 entrants 89 USOC meet event staged NFFS following two affairs 90 91 different special event added its place drew five six entries respectively latter two sessions looks like substitution too swift move huh upshot USOC planning meeting expose obvious need single compact booklet would contain bona fide rules popular Special Events could made available contestants Contest Directors planners alike Such item would make often hard-to-locate rules instantly available long winter weekends something offbeat build might tickle ones interest existence such booklet could subsequently raise interest levels some events eventually getting some less popular concepts dropped altogether might too horrible idea either So wheels now turning accomplish task Moe Whittemore editor CIA Informer has volunteered collect rules such events take necessary steps include single pamphlet pamphlet made readily available reasonable fee NFFS sources Obviously immediate need Moe obtain information event cannot include does know exists responsibility of us possess soft spot pet Mickey Mouse event take moment send him bona fide copies rules Special Event interests Yes will get duplicates way hut should also give some indication apparent popularity event No Chillicothe Cabin will probably make initial printing Send Moe rules such events except coming under auspices SAM Society Antique Modelers activityas special events pretty well documented within SAMs structure Send rules dear-to-theheart Free flight Special Events NFFS Special Events Rules Moe Whittemore Continued page 143 Early 112A Nostalgia Gas new event info column bids NosGas interest WPAFB 92 flying season Rules require early i/2A power plants such Wasp OK Cub K&B Torpedo 049 Spitzy shown left about chrome plate Korda Wakefield model right Larry Willis covered airframe 1/4-mu chrome Mylar August1992 87 Al Lidberg has plan kit available little-known 1927 Vulcan American Moth designs origins make interesting historical note great building instructions $7 postpaid $8 want new catalog too address 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 Eric Marsdens new Short Cockle distinguished Short Mussel shoulder-wing flying boat plan twin Electric CO2 has reaching old Uber Skiver balsa very buildable 32-in gem will stop traffic flying site believe Send $9 B2 Streamlines POBox 976 Olalla WA 98359-0976 $2 will get catalog Scale sport plans Flying Aces Plan Packet No 1 Because Flying Aces have received requests plans have appeared newsletter have issued Plan Packet No 1 10 planes sixteen 11 x 17-in sheets nice folder Rubber Scale models range J-3 Cub Peanut 28-in Fokker XX superb models Dave Stott Frank Scott Pres Bruning Tom Nallen Jr Chet Bukowski dont get building nothing will Send $8 plus $2 postage 3301 Cindy Lane Erie PA 16506 order bring collectors item doorstep Dont wait will go fast Domedusters Plan Pack packet dozen plans about half Scale represents seven different classes Indoor modeling Peanut Pistachio Bostonian Mini-Stick FROG EZB No-Cal Scale stars Scale jobs 1920 Cato Butterfly 1925 Messerschmitt M 17 Percival Mew Gull Some designers Doc Martin Dave Linstrum Stan Fink Walt Eggert Send $8 Domedusters Stan Fink 1810 Pine St Philadelphia PA 19103 get yourself set up try hand Indoor can also subscribe Domeduster newsletter $12 six issues New kits Hawker Sea Fury FB II 216-in-span Rubber ship Peter Shepherd available Westwings can obtained sending $1995 plus $7 postage bills VISAIMC SAMS mentioned earlier Very nice kit fine balsa Dave Diels has couple dandy new kits 1 8-in-span A6M2 Zero Rubber Scale Focke-WulfTA-152H 23tt/t6-in span Price $20 plus $3 shipping can get Daves newsletter large SASE two stamps dollar can get complete catalog Dave promised couple civilian planes later year Well gang until meet again keep true spirit modeling alive help junior medeler kind little old ladies own sod farms urationlMurphy Continued page 87 2348 South 700 West New Palestine IN 46163 today pamphlet will materialize before know Support progress NFFS ELFIN 249 DIESEL new American-made version fine vintage Elfin 249cc diesel formerly made England now production available Argos USA $150 plus $750 shipping handling address 3229 Dianora Drive Palos Verdes Peninsula CA 90274 engines appear best quality new injection-molded die-cast crankcases contrast sandcast housings predecessors also tip scales about 4I8 ozor over half ounce lighter former sandcast versions solid aluminum spinner OS-type needle valve assembly add overall quality appearance utility Approved use SAM events new versions setting pace Class events because resultant power dependability simplicity operation ease offer keeping small models down flying weight minimumsno batteries coil wiring such required Anyone might say American industry standards below world standards has seen work American manufacturing art beautiful specimens John Targos commended taking gamble producing tiny power plant Diesels never popular US years past although mainstay model power plants European competitions before after World War II Leon Shulmans postwar Drone probably saw greatest domestic following date recent PAW efforts note looks like Elfin 249 will go set new records compression-ignition interest levels far SAM activity concerned Good show John LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS What country needs good lightweight wheel vintage Free Flight utility seems have mentioned before need still seems us Suppliers RC accessories currently produce wheels myriad designs too heavy incorporate inappropriate wide treads and/or spoked hubs somehow just dont seem add romance appearance otherwise-gorgeous vintage Free Flight model Suppliers like K&B once produced epitome class streamlined smoothly contoured aluminum-hubbed YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time ' Aslowas$995 sY write Call Smithy Deptor B Mill l 1 -8il0-345-6342 Lathe 2nd Street Ask operator 5 1 8 Dalles OR 97058 U FOAM WING CORES PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR N/c AIRCRAFT OVER 350 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SO IF YOU HAVE IA FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR ~ Dont trash after crash ..............sm.s....u Phone 3O934230O9 Send $450 catalog IYNG MJ~ 306 E Simmons Galesburg IL 61401 August 1992 143 ZENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG CB B & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG em-e 11111 medium-hard-rubber-treaded line competition wheels have long out marketplace Original kits vintage designs often incorporated fixins fabricate superlightweight all-balsa wheels such found famous Comet kits yesteryear Megow others supplied somewhat heavier streamlined spongerubber wheels incorporated relatively wide hubs smooth hardwood looked nice early Cabin designs soon lost favor growing development pylon Duration model required lighter weight streamlined appearance well reduced drag rate current need persists commercial supplier has yet come forward meet demand demand comes growing SAM OldTimer activity well NFFS Nostalgia Gas contingent expanding leaps bounds regard have meeting personal requirementsas well small circle modeling friendsfor some time fabricating specimen using bottoms aluminum beverage cans neoprene rubber 0-ring appropriate size extremely light 3/4 oz per pair look nice applications however have few shortcomings Whereas give good service models weighing less 25 oz such Class small Class B ignition models 1/2A RC Texaco designs reach limit durability heavier models under such conditions hard landings after dethermalizing wheel itself offers little resiliency springy landing gear required extend its life expectancy Its unfortunate beverage cans produced sizes suit fabrication 2/2-in-diameter wheel Fabricating too labor intensive allow eligible commercial sale some reengineering have satisfactorily filled void point Now comes relatively new lightweight line RC wheels Dave Brown Products possesses die-cast urethanesponge treads lightweight plasticREGAIN CONTROL Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba KRAFT ~ne 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 spoked wheel hubs appearance bulkiness still lack romance Free Flight application however thought held possibilities overhaul revision would enable satisfactory item Free Right use produced offered previous beer can fabrication scheme initial effort begin pair two-inch-diameter Dave Brown wheels measuring about 3/4 thick ran bolt through axle hole chucked time little Unimat lathe Running lathe moderate speed carefully lowered sharp X-Acto knife equipped three-inch blade onto rotating tread sliced off third inch tread width knife cut through sponge like hot butter hubs telescoping halves can easily pried apart also altered eliminate quarter inch width quarter-inch now removed snapped assembly back together using bolt rechuck wheel lathe proceeded sand sponge rubber tread desirable contoured shape using emery board kind used shaping fingernails borrowed good wife get black residue everywhere results neato next chore get rid spoked-wheel look utilized beverage can bottoms again make contoured discs used simply cover up spokes did remove some plastic material wheel hubs spoke touches rim aluminum cover would recess far enough enable backside convex cover seat flush hub around bearing hole assembly aluminum can bottoms plastic wheel hubs permanently assembled using brass tubing axle bearing retaining washer soldered end tubing staked over another washer other end What see photo what gota rather comely pair streamlined rubber-treaded wheels Dave Brown liked Are labor intensive bet besides good appearance much durable resilient product obtained 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Pleasell repair information 904 434-0909 144 Model Aviation can made size Dave Brown produces wheels 1 /2 3 /2 in I/4jfl increments sanded size between Yeah can make own sure would nice things could obtained commercially Are listening Dave NEW PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT First lets look NFFS material Now available 1991 Annual Symposium NFFS National Free Flight Society years report NFFS initially handicapped six-month delay finding volunteer editor wait has well worth New editor Les Garber has produced marvelous book contribution 24th consecutive addition ongoing series Included therein usual three-views associated articles NFFS Ten Models Year write-ups five new NFFS Hall Fame inductees numerous technical articles interest glider rubber- gas-powered Free Flight competition modelers book priced $16 NFFS members $18 nonmembers plus $250 malling Send order NEPS Publications Fred Terzian 4858 Moorpark Avenue San Jose CA 95129 Fred custodian past issues NFFS Symposor least still availableand offers other associated classic Free Flight publications well include Don Rosss Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Jerry Nolin Ed Knights Winning Indoor Designs now back stock initial sellout Fred Pearces fine 79 World Champs Technical Report plus other items including NFFS T-shirts lapel pins Send 91 Sympo today least send SASE list available NFFS printed matterand dont forget join re-up membership NFFS itself An adult membership $15/year age 18 under its $750 Send membership monies NFFS 12324 Percival Street Chester VA 23831 support Free Flight novice know youngster showing interest modeling Bill Warners new 100-page book build Flying Aces Moth finest self-teach publications come off presses long time Included chapter getting started extensive photos diagrams instructive information building finish covering finally trim first flights As bonus chapter building Lacey M-l0 Peck-Polymers kit helpful leg up getting started Peanut Scale flying competition addition enlightening glossary words definitions allied world Free Flight Gee didnt know drag aeronautical term thought referred blind date back college book sells $995 bookstores have difficulty finding copy write TAB Books Blue Ridge Summit PA 17294-0850 Attn Kimberly Martin information things make fine presents contest prizes birthdays Christmas just nice-guy gesture Speaking Moths Al Lidbergs latest Flying Scale design 1927 Vulcan American Motha 291/2-in parasolmounted-wing monoplane CO2 electric rubber-powered utility Al digs history original full-scale aircraft usual comes up some interesting tidbits little-known airplane designed 146 Model Aviation NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 1/4 3/16 1/8 thick 1 lb box $1475 includes 4 oz Slick Lube $1375 no lube k coats Si 75 10 lb box- $11000 UPS Delivered Postpaid US vie UPS Cal res add 6% sales tax Made USA Slow cure consistent quality Ask FAI-TAN 89/90 catalog Beta 100FF kitel CROCKET HOOKS NOW MADE SYFAI FAI Model Supply SEND Si 50r FORI 957344 ARSON CATALOGRORRANCE CA 90540CARSON CA 90744 TE 243 8006999 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT just some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quife unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma lust so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 520 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustration sparing RIC publication have ever read send check money order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 close phone 1-800-535-2568 YS PARTS accept 5~sPeoPIeof Comeim %&6az4 i#ee t7sb2NTERPRiSE P Q BOX 2274 0-IELAN WA 98818 508-6821288 1 800328 1288 Minicac sailplane designed high efficient cam duration floaters thet will out fly known wild birds world IPLUO days 700 1000 will fly until batteries go dead single launnh IPLLJSI construction standard built up professional style balsa simplicity CAD designed full sims rolled blue prints makiog simple first time builder PLUSI models light resulting very low wing loadings Yet ologe wont begin break until loaded 188 1PLU01 wa say machined parts will find parts ready pin glue right out box No sanding trisming will stand edge coin will desk offer fast telephone backup service customers MPLUSI products factory direct saving cost 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TWO lER CLASS AirfoilNE1033 Wing Span78 Length43 Weight reedy fly 18 mc Wing Are 718 eq Wing Loading38 cm sq ft Price84800 MININAX 700X Sam 700 accept wieg bolted sad elevator posh rod streml iced mat center tail aectioc Price85100 HIGH START. 54hII fact cry Best th model market 110 het crange UV resis tant 0/ti RATEI 3 tisee stretch gets 108 pull 505 hot orange IV resis tant 708 test NYLON cord 10 long steal etaka 1 round dead drop steel ring automatic dis connect wound around 11 easy wind liv resis tant hot orange reel YOU WONT LOSE THIS ONE Will launch up 58 glider 600 high -a rw INIMAX tOSOX ThREE METERTWO PIECE WINO AirfoilME1033 Wing Span119in Length44 Weight ready fly 28 mc Wing Area 1080 sq Wing loading38 mc sq ft Price57200 eetI0ThTIt PINE sap cii sttacdiog sCow poet 4 yasre cars always ashad nuatocsreWSatosVSrtsq wee Motes tne 501cc C use kcads bat eleas sos shop polish now iscladiag oleth ec pose eSSO Refill 1450 - w v v W Harvey Doyle offshoot better known Davis DiK/Diw Moth handle snitched popular British aircraft series word American added differentiate Harveys work Vulcan Last Company makers wooden shoe lasts golf clubs talked financing Harveys subject Moth providing home project Only seven actually built however remains having stored away years barn Hooray barns Lots good stuff come out forgotten ramshackle old barns around country once stumbled onto dismantled Stearman bipe years ago Anyway Als new kit plan offering goes $7 postpaid gets $8 want latest catalog address AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 East Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 am long overdue mentioning modeling periodical has us about 30 years nowthat being Tim Danielss Engine Collectors Journal ECJ issue crown jewel chock-full history backgrounds various model engines manufacturers photos rare vintage engines might never get observe never hear about Tims publication Some issues carry articles build certain home-built specimens ads telling find hard-sought parts accessories ECJ has become valid reference file authenticating engines oftentimes multiply changed versions spin-offs dating engines SAM Society Antique Modelers Antique Old-Timer classifications recent times would also include engines utilized NFFS Nostalgia Gas movement lover engines wish subscribe ECJ just send $850 Model Museum 1265 Yates Street Denver CO 80204-1027 six issues periodical comes out irregular basis will get six issues $9 Canada $12 foreign countries Individual past issues available well complete volumes Tell Tim Duration sent EARLY /2A NOSGAS EVENT Nostalgia Gas events other events having some form restrictions have around long enough require some hard-slapping efforts plug loopholes rules prevent escape what concept originally set out accomplish Regardless original intent seems sooner later Free Right events come down power rush front trophy line Nowhere better example 112A NosGas event event has plagued ongoing controversies regarding extent contestant can hop up Holland Hornet Cox reed-valve engine Certain types glow plugs got restricted designs got scaled meet power advantages two engines price out-ofproduction Hornets escalated point tiny power plant being retooled production again some folks still making noises Cox Medallion series should added approved engine list quest power seems proverbial pressure cooker looking weak spot explode least expect Recognizing event has now progressed point escapes efforts control retain original intent CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers has stepped back evaluate event closely resembles original concept Nostalgia Gas called Early /2A Nostalgia Gas event concept outlaws highperformance Holland Hornets Cox engines later years promotes weaker 112A power plants early era such K&B 049 Torpedo Wasp HAVLFOAMAIRE 10 SPAN 3U-i2 LI3S 50-75CC POWER74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWE 10 SPAN 19-22 L s CC POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOODCHOOSE 3 OR 4 CM bLOW AND STABLE KIT $26995 SPDKIT$1995 IT $69953 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 SEND $100 FOR CATALOG T 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACCr3~316 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERSsonVIS /MASTERCARD 148 Model Aviation 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 p Spitzy OK 049 early engines wrapped wing areas 200 sq less Thus no-scaling restriction placed event Something like 16000 rpm 5 x 3 prop about tops engines simple model designs era could dumped kit boxes Friday evening airborne Sunday afternoonand time frame prior instant-setting adhesives such have today Anyway summers entsy Early 112A NosGas high apparent interest displayed during past winter leads us suspect event should make stellar initial showing Anyoneor group representativewishing additional information concept may send SASE rules copy answers questions relating event Meanwhile clean up crusty old OK 049 start thumbing through moldy old magazines Free Flight fun may break out new place before know See downwind CL ScalelBoss Continued page 88 heat-shrink tubing initial cost system shown about $75 servo driver represents almost half system cost can used number models Servo Driver heart system device used RC modelers operate servo electronic speed control use radio system Servo Driver made Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 available two types type called simply Servo Driver has noncentering rotary knob control second type Servo Driver iS equipped self-centering spring-loaded joystick listed parts can obtained local hobby electronics stores Ace H/C 116 W 19th St PO Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 can also supply items including Servo Driver units Fred noted both types drivers work equally well however prefers joystick type after simple modification joystick unit chosen over rotary knob unit because on/off switch rotary type activated end knobs rotation can turned off accidentally addition joystick handle larger easily manipulated As noted above joystick type needs slight modification make noncentering device will provide continuous travel required proper throttle control modification made opening driver case removing spring bottom joystick mechanism Removal spring will allow stick full travel returning Continued page 151 AEROSPACE Composite Products EZ- VA C KIT Electric Vacuum ing System o Youve Wanted Try What WAITING For? EZ-VAC Bagging System gives everything need start making PROFESS IONAL quality vacuum bagged parts.includes electric pump bagging tube breather felt Quick-Lock bag seals vacuum bag connector hoses ONLY $7500 Add $400 Shipping & Handling Calif Residents add7 3/4% Tax Overseas orders add 10% Visa- M/C COD- Check- Money Order Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 ne CA 92714 714250-1107 FAX 714 250-0307 Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick Experts who\e reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend votce-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 1800 531-1784 CARL GOLDBERG order direct IVIODELS INC August1992 149