DURATION Bob Meuser IF ONE good two better. dethermaliz ing systems sketch shows fuze back-up clockwork-timer dethermalizer might think timer backup fuze Timers sometimes quit running fuzes sometimes go out dont get properly lit chances both happening same flight pretty slim disadvantages two-DT sys tem weight junk hanging out airstream things think during pre-launch countdown also dis advantages losing model modelers consider fuze absolutely reliable isnt perhaps reliable timer timer precise Fuzes usually cut minimum 30 sec beyond time max margin experts occasionally short-fuze models during important contests timer can cut margin 5 10 sec might make difference between landing cornfield landing cornfield Allow plenty distance between fuze timer timer fails fuze does its job hook end string will flail around might get caught something use loop instead hook loop half rubberband attached can get caught something may pay make plenty dry runs system just sure nothing unexpected willhappen during flight Model Boxes Some free flighters somehow get simply piling models back car modelers carry some sort box protection Harry Murphy writing CIA Informer CIA stands Central Indiana Aeromodelers says Some years ago came conclusion punched holes models loading unloading car trunk shuffling parts around model meets did D-Ting wheat-stubble field Ultimately built three special boxes purpose addition protecting models during transportation serving convenient place hold model parts during contest boxes have other functions keep parts par ticular model together less likely will find yourself contest dis cover left stabs home keep models protected dust-free during storage specially-built model boxes often best way go sturdy cardboard box might simple solution small models ordinary kind folding lids arent too good inner lid tends fold might defeat purpose box kind -I------II 2-I - stab tilt I3 Left tips wing washin 4 9j2 S cJ 00S S o 81 cJ 8 0 Weights Wing OIO7oz Fus 0190 Prop 0077 0374 12 5 4 5 1 LiL~ 4 ____ ____37 544cq motor -Motor 038067 I7 2050 turns 15 removable lid much better some times sold department stores storage boxes might find local florist will sell meets needs florists supply company might another source Cardboard box manufacturers will often sell just two boxes although would much rather sell gross specially-built wooden box usually best solution larger models perhaps solution single large box fit 23D 34P 3 #+5 27 3 1980 INDOORp WORLD CHAMPION ERV RODEMSKY USA 14 -z--- 4 -L DRAWN BY BOB MEUSER top car simplest solution perhaps convenient Several smaller boxes might lot better although would take lot time make George Xenakis solution until recently large box stayed top station wagon year round lid hinged front held up stick needed open could get models box standing tailgate box didnt have removed contests bvrn stab TitnerFu5e --1Zdib~v band 8M 42 Model Aviation l7 4 large car-top box strength weight problems box strong enough stand will probably take three four people hoist off car top Quarterinch plywood about minimum thickness unless box has lots internal bracing case Vs-in stuff will barely Still bst keep people standing sitting box often difficult smaller boxes -in material quite adequate might still good idea provide some internal bracing braces can equipped fittings serve tie-down points Corners edges require reinforcement something nail Strips lumber -in sq will trick Use lots nails plenty waterproof glue lid some sort seal required keep rain dust out Foam weatherstripping does job nicely One-eighth plywood sold 4 x 8 ft sheets although IA-in material common also sold door facings size approx imately 36 x 80 Bob Klipp reported Thrbulator rough grade 1/s-in plywood used protect surfaces bundles plywood during shipping local lumber yard cant peddle stuff proper plywood might able obtain some quite inexpensivelybut prepared little extra sanding filling Youll want weather proof finish outside perhaps seal coat inside Any exterior paint will outside amount time box will spend subjected bad weather likely small will probably want separate parts models thin foam bubble-sheet Still some sort partitions tie-down points will needed Harry Murphy uses styrofoam sheet partitions cemented inside needed flexibility accommo date variety models changing requirements used crossbraces having sefies inch holes across bottom Close-fitting Continued page 114 November 1 980 43 Remember building flying model airplanes used fun kid blockdid built dime kitsa few real pros advanced fifty cent jobs like Monarch Combat first advertised April 1937 issue ModelAirplane News Sherman Gillespie recently built John Pond plans took picture too way whatever happened model aviation AhI Model boxes youre serious about sport have have Above Meusers Universal Box adapts dif ferenttypesand sizesof models Doweispushed holes bottom crossbraces serve model-part separators supportsUpper right shows Dennis Ferreros box used bring five FAI Power models France 79 World Championships California has place everything best seen Photo right Bob Hatscheks mini-box Good fortraveling contains hisA/1 towline glider pluseverything needs fly repair fiwflO PROPELLERS Madeof polyester donotboil orcolor Go GRISH propeller True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 Blade Tractor 53each 545354lOc 6364SOc 747678Nc 848688lOc 949-697 9810-4106Scneeds 11411-6118*1 12412-51261 2 Blade PusherAT YOUR DEALER 5% 3 Metallic Aluminum 8688*13 96 1061041N Pusher106 *1K Sizes pitches IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT QUADRA$1000 ~rtS KIO RITZ engine 244 Cu in $18995 Jim Mossers ERCOUPE KIT $19995* Jim Messers TOMAHAWK KIT $22495* Concepts BIG FLEET KIT $17995* *lncludes FREE Du-Bro wheels M-SCALE PLANS QUADRA ERCOUPETOMAHAwKSKYBoLT$2o Ca SUPER STEARMAN Godfrey $2495 BALSA & SPRUCE sizes 45% OFF COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe -$1500 also Stearman Fleet F4U Ziroll ME-lOg Platt J-3 Cub Citabria Nosen $1800 Ca P&W RADIAL ENGINES Fleet $3000 FIBERGLASS COWL Fleet $2000 24Hour Service $2SO postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 RC Assist rounded out Sunday Texaco events lasted right up until close contest hA Texaco still seems afterthought sort thing will probably catch bit gains exposure Texaco however has some parallels heavyweight prize fight always placed last fight card big old birds nothing short majestic gain approval appreciation anyone -ance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished watching just taking off sheer size makes spectacular spectacular flights years event SAM president John Pond put Dallaire almost its tail scrambling altitude have wing fold inexplicably peak power run trip back down shorter fuselage radio gear right wing panel timed 218 Once again Texaco MGs made selves known capturing second third behind Tarberts PB-2 Fourth place taken familiar name Chet Lanzo flying Lanzo RC Slick fifth going another familiar name Bruce Norman resplend ent Dallaire done red blue MonoKote people responsible suc cess contest size kudos have thrown direction Bob Larsh ably assisted running contest some very good volunteer help Woody Woodman served RC CD assisted Mike Granieri Meredith Chamberlain ran FF assisted Don Kegg Bob Lay bourne Tom Sutor also deserves bouquet tossed direction lugging trophies up Florida van assembling site Sponsors also should mentioned generosity include K&B Herbs Model Motors Otto Bernhardt Mark Fechner MAN 4 Hobby Shop John Wormley Peck Polymers Midwest Sig Model Electric Com pany Fox Tatone Satellite City Schmidt Kits Coverite Jim Crockett Replicas Don Jenkins Danny Sheelds Gene Lapansie Bob Boucher Tim Banaszak would also like add personal note thanks Roger Wathen Indianapolis IN helped photographic cover age during time could SAM site attempt recapture sights sounds 1980 SAM Champs near ly impossible paper contestant spectator walked away own private impressions three days things count Beyond contest itself however other things hap pening deserving comment As model ing organizations go SAM quite young years contest attested growing year age has come popular politicize conceivable element everyday lives imminent danger doing same thing hobby As SAM grows within ranks hobby aircraft engines bygone years rather sowing dissent manipulating people organizations own self-serving ends SAM unique part hobby arena sometimes-diverse individuals interests Free Flight Radio Control brought together common denomi nator aircraft fly Nowhere else hobby true nowhere else greater opportunity bridging terest gaps creating mutual understanding what important about SAMa commonality interest unity pur pose beyond would seek polar ize fragment organization glows commonality mutual interest held together politics hobby love old aircraft smell castor oil dope fumes Thats what should rememberd about SAM thats what should linger minds present 1980 SAM Champs FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 43 dowels pushed holes needed model parts particularly parts having heavy components such engines lashed dowels rubberbands Lighter parts float loose protected foam Stabs lashed inside lid might really need model boz 114 Model Aviation styles RIGHT HAND TRACTOR UII Male gets little advice before flying Brooklyn Dodger Later met disaster LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes balanced ready coating 318 BORE ALL SIZES IN1W $7 68&1OPITCH 20 8 22 10 24 13 NEW SIZE IN B & 10 PITCH 26 $16 GRISH%HN INDIANA 46373 FRubE ES RU uincsiiuJNtu Heres equipment yas need give props toe very best balance--balance io directions Careftily crafted tram lap grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/161/49/32 prop hales Other mzes available special order Dealers invited $1495 Add $150 HOWARD B HUEBL SEPT OSS postage havdhng ki P&tn add 4% sales las No CODs Ses 193 Route 4 Mankato Mv 501 Woody Bartelt uses starter Forster 29 Zipper like old days surely makes nice place display club decals youve collecting World Champ Indoor model three-view shows Erv Rodemskys Gram Prix sudden-death last flight clinched World Champs both Erv US team fortunate getting tracings building templates being able measure model drawing made tracing Y3size photos templates should pretty accurate being big Indoor model ing wouldnt appreciate unusual features model might have few vertical sheet-balsa reinforcements motor stick rear hook thrust bearing attached go through slots motor stick glued outside thrust bearing two pieces forward part glued front motor stick terminates tiny hook upper bracing wire attached wire passes over balsa hooks sides wing posts loop upper extension rear hook makes changing wing incidence angle bit nuisance Erv has down pat Say wish change incidence /s Cut 1/16 off bottom post glue bottom other tissue tubes accept posts capped bottom posts bottom tubes wire holding posts down no chance accidental change wing incidence Note prop spar doesnt go way tip Erv has never tip break wing rib camber decreases straight-line fashion root tip ribsincluding stabare cut using single long sheet-metal template recent club get-together some technically oriented members agreed tapering thickness pretty effective way decrease loading toward tips thereby decreasing induced drag tip losses wing rigged flat except bit lefttip washin effect both tips already washed out since greater camber center gives part greater zero-lift angle attack same lift distribution could obtained uniform camber twisting wing would result high drag highly cambered tips prop has relatively low pitch compared other models wide blades keep rpm low model flies slowly During CORRECTION October issue Model Aviation phone number AEROTREND Products incorrectly listed ad correct telephone number 203397 -3755 AEROTREND offers wide selection high-quality wood fiberglas field caddies Blue Line silicone tubing pro ducts other accessories Send SASE free catalog AEROTREND 44W PROSPECT STREET NEW HAVEN CT 06515 first part flight model nearly full stall cant high-pitch prop result model climbed very little during first part flight didnt much rafter hanging might otherwise have done Nevertheless still did lots rafter banginga dozen hitsbut sufficiently stable rugged survive tribute well-proportioned structure Note wing bracing goes ends ribs compression ribs seems rather standard nowadays Free Flight Hall Fame Nominations now order 1981 National Free Flight Society has instituted Free Flight Hall Fame order give due recognition individuals have contributed de velopment/furtherance Free Flight model aviation activities Nominations should received December 31 1980 nominations must include detailed narrative individuals accom plishments over years following con siderations apply a Scientific developments directly attribut able model aviation developments b Designs have formed trend copied c Sportsmanship field d Individuals have through efforts coagulated concepts designs edited down written word understood average modeler November 1980 115 modelers tlylng ciassics seiwtyiiw iier lying modern jazz Dick Stouffer caught Paul Hecman launching rendition Copelands Wakefield design late 30s e Nominees must known handful modelers f A nominee can model builder designer author educator manufacturer enthusiast etc some tangible way associated model aviation Send nominations J Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory Street Oakland CA 94619 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 44 still wish experiment always go back test flight procedures Use short engine runs work up full power gradually Changing props often changes torque affects power pattern Some fliers including myself like nylon props added flywheel effect must admit dont look right old-timer sometimes tend flex vibrate lower speeds ignition engines Nylon props seldom break during minor mis haps tend cause damage other parts such engine logs mounts Wood props usually break before damaging engine 1mM Strips Balsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large lshownl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature RenIiu GEE BEE shown $525 please ad $100 Catalog /n See Y D.., DUBOIS 0 Box c Acushnet MA 027431 .....DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED course run much smoother provided properly balanced old-time designs have propeller protecting landing gear wood props last flights so-called good old days couldnt run down local hobby shop purchase near-perfect prop modeler carve own whatever material avail able want really authentic may want try prop carving Arthur Suhr W 218 N 5866 Maclynn Court Menomonee Falls WI 53051 among other offerings sells 1935 Brown Jr instruction book includes separate sheet prop carving 14 diameter 8 pitch propeller Cost $200 postpaid Also book Air Age Gas Models published Model Airplane News has article carving true pitch gas model props Gentlemens OT IILG Joe Kresnak writing Michigan Antique Modelers Newsletter promoting Old-Timer Hand Launch Glider event old-time modelers Joe doesnt want insult anyone calling old sohe has devised alternate title Gentlemen gentleman Joes definition must born before 1943 Sounds fair personally gave up HLG back 1971 saw Canadian Juniors Western Free Flight Championships getting twice altitude launch could get couple responses Joes informal survey Ill give old rubber arms go because can still throw ball across street can hardly throw ball first third base HLG still much fun kid sounds like fun Bob Larsh 455 Whitcomb Ave Indianapolis IN 46224 has plans 32 OT HLGs buck stamp will get two samples catalog also good ones Zaic yearbooks cottage industries 4-Ks Models 4202 W 172nd St Torrance CA 90504 has added old-timers kit line recent list includes Buzzard Bombshell Baby Bombshell Korda Wakefield Denny Plane Jr 72 span 41 Lamb Climber 4-Ks also handle analine dye coloring tissue tinting clear dope red yellow blue also produce several modern FF designs well built 4-Ks Korda pleased kit took USFFC Taft year trimmed six flights winding new motor first official burst 167 actual turns 12 strands A-in FAI destroyed fuselage Oh well report fly Aerodyne 3154 Falcon Pomona CA 91767 producing line prepared fuels including two special formulas ignition engines High Octane Ignition special blend legal SAM competition formulated help eliminate plug fouling works quite well converted glow engines Low Octane Ignition designed primarily original ignition engines Aerodyne also offers non-tautening nitrate dope thinner particular interest NGK CM-6 spark plugs rethreaded 10mm %24 plugs work fine engines Fe plug hole have heavier electrodes slightly larger old Champions available Clarence Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Cocur dAlene ID 83814 Flying Aces Nats/Warner Continued page 49 minute under homemade bedsheet sunshade over ogle model jump car just before shower hits try stuff couple flights quick quits run over say hello old friendthats went So much Thank God its three whole days no particular order what happen ing fly ready observe what can between hope dont too poorly eyes such great bunch fly again Bill Stroman comes up exhibit FAC Nats participation button has just saved life button covering heart has stopped Allan Schanzles catapult jet model hi-start creased about quarter inch Shades old Hopalong Cassidy bulletstopping trick silver dollar shirt pocket Pres Brunings gorgeous B-26 Marauder flies over realistic planes would ever want see Cheers applause Bob Thompson black cape helmet goggles displays WW II entry Japanese biplane has two large holes eaten local grasshoppers love silver tissue Bob Clemens backs over lovely red Comper Swift accidently chucks trash 11 6 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS REPUBLIC SEABEE MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marysville MI 48040 Wing Span 70 Complete Hardware Epoxy Glass Retractable Gear 40 Powered Factors
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 114, 115, 116
DURATION Bob Meuser IF ONE good two better. dethermaliz ing systems sketch shows fuze back-up clockwork-timer dethermalizer might think timer backup fuze Timers sometimes quit running fuzes sometimes go out dont get properly lit chances both happening same flight pretty slim disadvantages two-DT sys tem weight junk hanging out airstream things think during pre-launch countdown also dis advantages losing model modelers consider fuze absolutely reliable isnt perhaps reliable timer timer precise Fuzes usually cut minimum 30 sec beyond time max margin experts occasionally short-fuze models during important contests timer can cut margin 5 10 sec might make difference between landing cornfield landing cornfield Allow plenty distance between fuze timer timer fails fuze does its job hook end string will flail around might get caught something use loop instead hook loop half rubberband attached can get caught something may pay make plenty dry runs system just sure nothing unexpected willhappen during flight Model Boxes Some free flighters somehow get simply piling models back car modelers carry some sort box protection Harry Murphy writing CIA Informer CIA stands Central Indiana Aeromodelers says Some years ago came conclusion punched holes models loading unloading car trunk shuffling parts around model meets did D-Ting wheat-stubble field Ultimately built three special boxes purpose addition protecting models during transportation serving convenient place hold model parts during contest boxes have other functions keep parts par ticular model together less likely will find yourself contest dis cover left stabs home keep models protected dust-free during storage specially-built model boxes often best way go sturdy cardboard box might simple solution small models ordinary kind folding lids arent too good inner lid tends fold might defeat purpose box kind -I------II 2-I - stab tilt I3 Left tips wing washin 4 9j2 S cJ 00S S o 81 cJ 8 0 Weights Wing OIO7oz Fus 0190 Prop 0077 0374 12 5 4 5 1 LiL~ 4 ____ ____37 544cq motor -Motor 038067 I7 2050 turns 15 removable lid much better some times sold department stores storage boxes might find local florist will sell meets needs florists supply company might another source Cardboard box manufacturers will often sell just two boxes although would much rather sell gross specially-built wooden box usually best solution larger models perhaps solution single large box fit 23D 34P 3 #+5 27 3 1980 INDOORp WORLD CHAMPION ERV RODEMSKY USA 14 -z--- 4 -L DRAWN BY BOB MEUSER top car simplest solution perhaps convenient Several smaller boxes might lot better although would take lot time make George Xenakis solution until recently large box stayed top station wagon year round lid hinged front held up stick needed open could get models box standing tailgate box didnt have removed contests bvrn stab TitnerFu5e --1Zdib~v band 8M 42 Model Aviation l7 4 large car-top box strength weight problems box strong enough stand will probably take three four people hoist off car top Quarterinch plywood about minimum thickness unless box has lots internal bracing case Vs-in stuff will barely Still bst keep people standing sitting box often difficult smaller boxes -in material quite adequate might still good idea provide some internal bracing braces can equipped fittings serve tie-down points Corners edges require reinforcement something nail Strips lumber -in sq will trick Use lots nails plenty waterproof glue lid some sort seal required keep rain dust out Foam weatherstripping does job nicely One-eighth plywood sold 4 x 8 ft sheets although IA-in material common also sold door facings size approx imately 36 x 80 Bob Klipp reported Thrbulator rough grade 1/s-in plywood used protect surfaces bundles plywood during shipping local lumber yard cant peddle stuff proper plywood might able obtain some quite inexpensivelybut prepared little extra sanding filling Youll want weather proof finish outside perhaps seal coat inside Any exterior paint will outside amount time box will spend subjected bad weather likely small will probably want separate parts models thin foam bubble-sheet Still some sort partitions tie-down points will needed Harry Murphy uses styrofoam sheet partitions cemented inside needed flexibility accommo date variety models changing requirements used crossbraces having sefies inch holes across bottom Close-fitting Continued page 114 November 1 980 43 Remember building flying model airplanes used fun kid blockdid built dime kitsa few real pros advanced fifty cent jobs like Monarch Combat first advertised April 1937 issue ModelAirplane News Sherman Gillespie recently built John Pond plans took picture too way whatever happened model aviation AhI Model boxes youre serious about sport have have Above Meusers Universal Box adapts dif ferenttypesand sizesof models Doweispushed holes bottom crossbraces serve model-part separators supportsUpper right shows Dennis Ferreros box used bring five FAI Power models France 79 World Championships California has place everything best seen Photo right Bob Hatscheks mini-box Good fortraveling contains hisA/1 towline glider pluseverything needs fly repair fiwflO PROPELLERS Madeof polyester donotboil orcolor Go GRISH propeller True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 Blade Tractor 53each 545354lOc 6364SOc 747678Nc 848688lOc 949-697 9810-4106Scneeds 11411-6118*1 12412-51261 2 Blade PusherAT YOUR DEALER 5% 3 Metallic Aluminum 8688*13 96 1061041N Pusher106 *1K Sizes pitches IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT QUADRA$1000 ~rtS KIO RITZ engine 244 Cu in $18995 Jim Mossers ERCOUPE KIT $19995* Jim Messers TOMAHAWK KIT $22495* Concepts BIG FLEET KIT $17995* *lncludes FREE Du-Bro wheels M-SCALE PLANS QUADRA ERCOUPETOMAHAwKSKYBoLT$2o Ca SUPER STEARMAN Godfrey $2495 BALSA & SPRUCE sizes 45% OFF COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe -$1500 also Stearman Fleet F4U Ziroll ME-lOg Platt J-3 Cub Citabria Nosen $1800 Ca P&W RADIAL ENGINES Fleet $3000 FIBERGLASS COWL Fleet $2000 24Hour Service $2SO postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 RC Assist rounded out Sunday Texaco events lasted right up until close contest hA Texaco still seems afterthought sort thing will probably catch bit gains exposure Texaco however has some parallels heavyweight prize fight always placed last fight card big old birds nothing short majestic gain approval appreciation anyone -ance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished watching just taking off sheer size makes spectacular spectacular flights years event SAM president John Pond put Dallaire almost its tail scrambling altitude have wing fold inexplicably peak power run trip back down shorter fuselage radio gear right wing panel timed 218 Once again Texaco MGs made selves known capturing second third behind Tarberts PB-2 Fourth place taken familiar name Chet Lanzo flying Lanzo RC Slick fifth going another familiar name Bruce Norman resplend ent Dallaire done red blue MonoKote people responsible suc cess contest size kudos have thrown direction Bob Larsh ably assisted running contest some very good volunteer help Woody Woodman served RC CD assisted Mike Granieri Meredith Chamberlain ran FF assisted Don Kegg Bob Lay bourne Tom Sutor also deserves bouquet tossed direction lugging trophies up Florida van assembling site Sponsors also should mentioned generosity include K&B Herbs Model Motors Otto Bernhardt Mark Fechner MAN 4 Hobby Shop John Wormley Peck Polymers Midwest Sig Model Electric Com pany Fox Tatone Satellite City Schmidt Kits Coverite Jim Crockett Replicas Don Jenkins Danny Sheelds Gene Lapansie Bob Boucher Tim Banaszak would also like add personal note thanks Roger Wathen Indianapolis IN helped photographic cover age during time could SAM site attempt recapture sights sounds 1980 SAM Champs near ly impossible paper contestant spectator walked away own private impressions three days things count Beyond contest itself however other things hap pening deserving comment As model ing organizations go SAM quite young years contest attested growing year age has come popular politicize conceivable element everyday lives imminent danger doing same thing hobby As SAM grows within ranks hobby aircraft engines bygone years rather sowing dissent manipulating people organizations own self-serving ends SAM unique part hobby arena sometimes-diverse individuals interests Free Flight Radio Control brought together common denomi nator aircraft fly Nowhere else hobby true nowhere else greater opportunity bridging terest gaps creating mutual understanding what important about SAMa commonality interest unity pur pose beyond would seek polar ize fragment organization glows commonality mutual interest held together politics hobby love old aircraft smell castor oil dope fumes Thats what should rememberd about SAM thats what should linger minds present 1980 SAM Champs FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 43 dowels pushed holes needed model parts particularly parts having heavy components such engines lashed dowels rubberbands Lighter parts float loose protected foam Stabs lashed inside lid might really need model boz 114 Model Aviation styles RIGHT HAND TRACTOR UII Male gets little advice before flying Brooklyn Dodger Later met disaster LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes balanced ready coating 318 BORE ALL SIZES IN1W $7 68&1OPITCH 20 8 22 10 24 13 NEW SIZE IN B & 10 PITCH 26 $16 GRISH%HN INDIANA 46373 FRubE ES RU uincsiiuJNtu Heres equipment yas need give props toe very best balance--balance io directions Careftily crafted tram lap grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/161/49/32 prop hales Other mzes available special order Dealers invited $1495 Add $150 HOWARD B HUEBL SEPT OSS postage havdhng ki P&tn add 4% sales las No CODs Ses 193 Route 4 Mankato Mv 501 Woody Bartelt uses starter Forster 29 Zipper like old days surely makes nice place display club decals youve collecting World Champ Indoor model three-view shows Erv Rodemskys Gram Prix sudden-death last flight clinched World Champs both Erv US team fortunate getting tracings building templates being able measure model drawing made tracing Y3size photos templates should pretty accurate being big Indoor model ing wouldnt appreciate unusual features model might have few vertical sheet-balsa reinforcements motor stick rear hook thrust bearing attached go through slots motor stick glued outside thrust bearing two pieces forward part glued front motor stick terminates tiny hook upper bracing wire attached wire passes over balsa hooks sides wing posts loop upper extension rear hook makes changing wing incidence angle bit nuisance Erv has down pat Say wish change incidence /s Cut 1/16 off bottom post glue bottom other tissue tubes accept posts capped bottom posts bottom tubes wire holding posts down no chance accidental change wing incidence Note prop spar doesnt go way tip Erv has never tip break wing rib camber decreases straight-line fashion root tip ribsincluding stabare cut using single long sheet-metal template recent club get-together some technically oriented members agreed tapering thickness pretty effective way decrease loading toward tips thereby decreasing induced drag tip losses wing rigged flat except bit lefttip washin effect both tips already washed out since greater camber center gives part greater zero-lift angle attack same lift distribution could obtained uniform camber twisting wing would result high drag highly cambered tips prop has relatively low pitch compared other models wide blades keep rpm low model flies slowly During CORRECTION October issue Model Aviation phone number AEROTREND Products incorrectly listed ad correct telephone number 203397 -3755 AEROTREND offers wide selection high-quality wood fiberglas field caddies Blue Line silicone tubing pro ducts other accessories Send SASE free catalog AEROTREND 44W PROSPECT STREET NEW HAVEN CT 06515 first part flight model nearly full stall cant high-pitch prop result model climbed very little during first part flight didnt much rafter hanging might otherwise have done Nevertheless still did lots rafter banginga dozen hitsbut sufficiently stable rugged survive tribute well-proportioned structure Note wing bracing goes ends ribs compression ribs seems rather standard nowadays Free Flight Hall Fame Nominations now order 1981 National Free Flight Society has instituted Free Flight Hall Fame order give due recognition individuals have contributed de velopment/furtherance Free Flight model aviation activities Nominations should received December 31 1980 nominations must include detailed narrative individuals accom plishments over years following con siderations apply a Scientific developments directly attribut able model aviation developments b Designs have formed trend copied c Sportsmanship field d Individuals have through efforts coagulated concepts designs edited down written word understood average modeler November 1980 115 modelers tlylng ciassics seiwtyiiw iier lying modern jazz Dick Stouffer caught Paul Hecman launching rendition Copelands Wakefield design late 30s e Nominees must known handful modelers f A nominee can model builder designer author educator manufacturer enthusiast etc some tangible way associated model aviation Send nominations J Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory Street Oakland CA 94619 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 44 still wish experiment always go back test flight procedures Use short engine runs work up full power gradually Changing props often changes torque affects power pattern Some fliers including myself like nylon props added flywheel effect must admit dont look right old-timer sometimes tend flex vibrate lower speeds ignition engines Nylon props seldom break during minor mis haps tend cause damage other parts such engine logs mounts Wood props usually break before damaging engine 1mM Strips Balsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large lshownl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature RenIiu GEE BEE shown $525 please ad $100 Catalog /n See Y D.., DUBOIS 0 Box c Acushnet MA 027431 .....DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED course run much smoother provided properly balanced old-time designs have propeller protecting landing gear wood props last flights so-called good old days couldnt run down local hobby shop purchase near-perfect prop modeler carve own whatever material avail able want really authentic may want try prop carving Arthur Suhr W 218 N 5866 Maclynn Court Menomonee Falls WI 53051 among other offerings sells 1935 Brown Jr instruction book includes separate sheet prop carving 14 diameter 8 pitch propeller Cost $200 postpaid Also book Air Age Gas Models published Model Airplane News has article carving true pitch gas model props Gentlemens OT IILG Joe Kresnak writing Michigan Antique Modelers Newsletter promoting Old-Timer Hand Launch Glider event old-time modelers Joe doesnt want insult anyone calling old sohe has devised alternate title Gentlemen gentleman Joes definition must born before 1943 Sounds fair personally gave up HLG back 1971 saw Canadian Juniors Western Free Flight Championships getting twice altitude launch could get couple responses Joes informal survey Ill give old rubber arms go because can still throw ball across street can hardly throw ball first third base HLG still much fun kid sounds like fun Bob Larsh 455 Whitcomb Ave Indianapolis IN 46224 has plans 32 OT HLGs buck stamp will get two samples catalog also good ones Zaic yearbooks cottage industries 4-Ks Models 4202 W 172nd St Torrance CA 90504 has added old-timers kit line recent list includes Buzzard Bombshell Baby Bombshell Korda Wakefield Denny Plane Jr 72 span 41 Lamb Climber 4-Ks also handle analine dye coloring tissue tinting clear dope red yellow blue also produce several modern FF designs well built 4-Ks Korda pleased kit took USFFC Taft year trimmed six flights winding new motor first official burst 167 actual turns 12 strands A-in FAI destroyed fuselage Oh well report fly Aerodyne 3154 Falcon Pomona CA 91767 producing line prepared fuels including two special formulas ignition engines High Octane Ignition special blend legal SAM competition formulated help eliminate plug fouling works quite well converted glow engines Low Octane Ignition designed primarily original ignition engines Aerodyne also offers non-tautening nitrate dope thinner particular interest NGK CM-6 spark plugs rethreaded 10mm %24 plugs work fine engines Fe plug hole have heavier electrodes slightly larger old Champions available Clarence Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Cocur dAlene ID 83814 Flying Aces Nats/Warner Continued page 49 minute under homemade bedsheet sunshade over ogle model jump car just before shower hits try stuff couple flights quick quits run over say hello old friendthats went So much Thank God its three whole days no particular order what happen ing fly ready observe what can between hope dont too poorly eyes such great bunch fly again Bill Stroman comes up exhibit FAC Nats participation button has just saved life button covering heart has stopped Allan Schanzles catapult jet model hi-start creased about quarter inch Shades old Hopalong Cassidy bulletstopping trick silver dollar shirt pocket Pres Brunings gorgeous B-26 Marauder flies over realistic planes would ever want see Cheers applause Bob Thompson black cape helmet goggles displays WW II entry Japanese biplane has two large holes eaten local grasshoppers love silver tissue Bob Clemens backs over lovely red Comper Swift accidently chucks trash 11 6 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS REPUBLIC SEABEE MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marysville MI 48040 Wing Span 70 Complete Hardware Epoxy Glass Retractable Gear 40 Powered Factors
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 114, 115, 116
DURATION Bob Meuser IF ONE good two better. dethermaliz ing systems sketch shows fuze back-up clockwork-timer dethermalizer might think timer backup fuze Timers sometimes quit running fuzes sometimes go out dont get properly lit chances both happening same flight pretty slim disadvantages two-DT sys tem weight junk hanging out airstream things think during pre-launch countdown also dis advantages losing model modelers consider fuze absolutely reliable isnt perhaps reliable timer timer precise Fuzes usually cut minimum 30 sec beyond time max margin experts occasionally short-fuze models during important contests timer can cut margin 5 10 sec might make difference between landing cornfield landing cornfield Allow plenty distance between fuze timer timer fails fuze does its job hook end string will flail around might get caught something use loop instead hook loop half rubberband attached can get caught something may pay make plenty dry runs system just sure nothing unexpected willhappen during flight Model Boxes Some free flighters somehow get simply piling models back car modelers carry some sort box protection Harry Murphy writing CIA Informer CIA stands Central Indiana Aeromodelers says Some years ago came conclusion punched holes models loading unloading car trunk shuffling parts around model meets did D-Ting wheat-stubble field Ultimately built three special boxes purpose addition protecting models during transportation serving convenient place hold model parts during contest boxes have other functions keep parts par ticular model together less likely will find yourself contest dis cover left stabs home keep models protected dust-free during storage specially-built model boxes often best way go sturdy cardboard box might simple solution small models ordinary kind folding lids arent too good inner lid tends fold might defeat purpose box kind -I------II 2-I - stab tilt I3 Left tips wing washin 4 9j2 S cJ 00S S o 81 cJ 8 0 Weights Wing OIO7oz Fus 0190 Prop 0077 0374 12 5 4 5 1 LiL~ 4 ____ ____37 544cq motor -Motor 038067 I7 2050 turns 15 removable lid much better some times sold department stores storage boxes might find local florist will sell meets needs florists supply company might another source Cardboard box manufacturers will often sell just two boxes although would much rather sell gross specially-built wooden box usually best solution larger models perhaps solution single large box fit 23D 34P 3 #+5 27 3 1980 INDOORp WORLD CHAMPION ERV RODEMSKY USA 14 -z--- 4 -L DRAWN BY BOB MEUSER top car simplest solution perhaps convenient Several smaller boxes might lot better although would take lot time make George Xenakis solution until recently large box stayed top station wagon year round lid hinged front held up stick needed open could get models box standing tailgate box didnt have removed contests bvrn stab TitnerFu5e --1Zdib~v band 8M 42 Model Aviation l7 4 large car-top box strength weight problems box strong enough stand will probably take three four people hoist off car top Quarterinch plywood about minimum thickness unless box has lots internal bracing case Vs-in stuff will barely Still bst keep people standing sitting box often difficult smaller boxes -in material quite adequate might still good idea provide some internal bracing braces can equipped fittings serve tie-down points Corners edges require reinforcement something nail Strips lumber -in sq will trick Use lots nails plenty waterproof glue lid some sort seal required keep rain dust out Foam weatherstripping does job nicely One-eighth plywood sold 4 x 8 ft sheets although IA-in material common also sold door facings size approx imately 36 x 80 Bob Klipp reported Thrbulator rough grade 1/s-in plywood used protect surfaces bundles plywood during shipping local lumber yard cant peddle stuff proper plywood might able obtain some quite inexpensivelybut prepared little extra sanding filling Youll want weather proof finish outside perhaps seal coat inside Any exterior paint will outside amount time box will spend subjected bad weather likely small will probably want separate parts models thin foam bubble-sheet Still some sort partitions tie-down points will needed Harry Murphy uses styrofoam sheet partitions cemented inside needed flexibility accommo date variety models changing requirements used crossbraces having sefies inch holes across bottom Close-fitting Continued page 114 November 1 980 43 Remember building flying model airplanes used fun kid blockdid built dime kitsa few real pros advanced fifty cent jobs like Monarch Combat first advertised April 1937 issue ModelAirplane News Sherman Gillespie recently built John Pond plans took picture too way whatever happened model aviation AhI Model boxes youre serious about sport have have Above Meusers Universal Box adapts dif ferenttypesand sizesof models Doweispushed holes bottom crossbraces serve model-part separators supportsUpper right shows Dennis Ferreros box used bring five FAI Power models France 79 World Championships California has place everything best seen Photo right Bob Hatscheks mini-box Good fortraveling contains hisA/1 towline glider pluseverything needs fly repair fiwflO PROPELLERS Madeof polyester donotboil orcolor Go GRISH propeller True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 Blade Tractor 53each 545354lOc 6364SOc 747678Nc 848688lOc 949-697 9810-4106Scneeds 11411-6118*1 12412-51261 2 Blade PusherAT YOUR DEALER 5% 3 Metallic Aluminum 8688*13 96 1061041N Pusher106 *1K Sizes pitches IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT QUADRA$1000 ~rtS KIO RITZ engine 244 Cu in $18995 Jim Mossers ERCOUPE KIT $19995* Jim Messers TOMAHAWK KIT $22495* Concepts BIG FLEET KIT $17995* *lncludes FREE Du-Bro wheels M-SCALE PLANS QUADRA ERCOUPETOMAHAwKSKYBoLT$2o Ca SUPER STEARMAN Godfrey $2495 BALSA & SPRUCE sizes 45% OFF COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe -$1500 also Stearman Fleet F4U Ziroll ME-lOg Platt J-3 Cub Citabria Nosen $1800 Ca P&W RADIAL ENGINES Fleet $3000 FIBERGLASS COWL Fleet $2000 24Hour Service $2SO postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 RC Assist rounded out Sunday Texaco events lasted right up until close contest hA Texaco still seems afterthought sort thing will probably catch bit gains exposure Texaco however has some parallels heavyweight prize fight always placed last fight card big old birds nothing short majestic gain approval appreciation anyone -ance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished watching just taking off sheer size makes spectacular spectacular flights years event SAM president John Pond put Dallaire almost its tail scrambling altitude have wing fold inexplicably peak power run trip back down shorter fuselage radio gear right wing panel timed 218 Once again Texaco MGs made selves known capturing second third behind Tarberts PB-2 Fourth place taken familiar name Chet Lanzo flying Lanzo RC Slick fifth going another familiar name Bruce Norman resplend ent Dallaire done red blue MonoKote people responsible suc cess contest size kudos have thrown direction Bob Larsh ably assisted running contest some very good volunteer help Woody Woodman served RC CD assisted Mike Granieri Meredith Chamberlain ran FF assisted Don Kegg Bob Lay bourne Tom Sutor also deserves bouquet tossed direction lugging trophies up Florida van assembling site Sponsors also should mentioned generosity include K&B Herbs Model Motors Otto Bernhardt Mark Fechner MAN 4 Hobby Shop John Wormley Peck Polymers Midwest Sig Model Electric Com pany Fox Tatone Satellite City Schmidt Kits Coverite Jim Crockett Replicas Don Jenkins Danny Sheelds Gene Lapansie Bob Boucher Tim Banaszak would also like add personal note thanks Roger Wathen Indianapolis IN helped photographic cover age during time could SAM site attempt recapture sights sounds 1980 SAM Champs near ly impossible paper contestant spectator walked away own private impressions three days things count Beyond contest itself however other things hap pening deserving comment As model ing organizations go SAM quite young years contest attested growing year age has come popular politicize conceivable element everyday lives imminent danger doing same thing hobby As SAM grows within ranks hobby aircraft engines bygone years rather sowing dissent manipulating people organizations own self-serving ends SAM unique part hobby arena sometimes-diverse individuals interests Free Flight Radio Control brought together common denomi nator aircraft fly Nowhere else hobby true nowhere else greater opportunity bridging terest gaps creating mutual understanding what important about SAMa commonality interest unity pur pose beyond would seek polar ize fragment organization glows commonality mutual interest held together politics hobby love old aircraft smell castor oil dope fumes Thats what should rememberd about SAM thats what should linger minds present 1980 SAM Champs FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 43 dowels pushed holes needed model parts particularly parts having heavy components such engines lashed dowels rubberbands Lighter parts float loose protected foam Stabs lashed inside lid might really need model boz 114 Model Aviation styles RIGHT HAND TRACTOR UII Male gets little advice before flying Brooklyn Dodger Later met disaster LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes balanced ready coating 318 BORE ALL SIZES IN1W $7 68&1OPITCH 20 8 22 10 24 13 NEW SIZE IN B & 10 PITCH 26 $16 GRISH%HN INDIANA 46373 FRubE ES RU uincsiiuJNtu Heres equipment yas need give props toe very best balance--balance io directions Careftily crafted tram lap grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/161/49/32 prop hales Other mzes available special order Dealers invited $1495 Add $150 HOWARD B HUEBL SEPT OSS postage havdhng ki P&tn add 4% sales las No CODs Ses 193 Route 4 Mankato Mv 501 Woody Bartelt uses starter Forster 29 Zipper like old days surely makes nice place display club decals youve collecting World Champ Indoor model three-view shows Erv Rodemskys Gram Prix sudden-death last flight clinched World Champs both Erv US team fortunate getting tracings building templates being able measure model drawing made tracing Y3size photos templates should pretty accurate being big Indoor model ing wouldnt appreciate unusual features model might have few vertical sheet-balsa reinforcements motor stick rear hook thrust bearing attached go through slots motor stick glued outside thrust bearing two pieces forward part glued front motor stick terminates tiny hook upper bracing wire attached wire passes over balsa hooks sides wing posts loop upper extension rear hook makes changing wing incidence angle bit nuisance Erv has down pat Say wish change incidence /s Cut 1/16 off bottom post glue bottom other tissue tubes accept posts capped bottom posts bottom tubes wire holding posts down no chance accidental change wing incidence Note prop spar doesnt go way tip Erv has never tip break wing rib camber decreases straight-line fashion root tip ribsincluding stabare cut using single long sheet-metal template recent club get-together some technically oriented members agreed tapering thickness pretty effective way decrease loading toward tips thereby decreasing induced drag tip losses wing rigged flat except bit lefttip washin effect both tips already washed out since greater camber center gives part greater zero-lift angle attack same lift distribution could obtained uniform camber twisting wing would result high drag highly cambered tips prop has relatively low pitch compared other models wide blades keep rpm low model flies slowly During CORRECTION October issue Model Aviation phone number AEROTREND Products incorrectly listed ad correct telephone number 203397 -3755 AEROTREND offers wide selection high-quality wood fiberglas field caddies Blue Line silicone tubing pro ducts other accessories Send SASE free catalog AEROTREND 44W PROSPECT STREET NEW HAVEN CT 06515 first part flight model nearly full stall cant high-pitch prop result model climbed very little during first part flight didnt much rafter hanging might otherwise have done Nevertheless still did lots rafter banginga dozen hitsbut sufficiently stable rugged survive tribute well-proportioned structure Note wing bracing goes ends ribs compression ribs seems rather standard nowadays Free Flight Hall Fame Nominations now order 1981 National Free Flight Society has instituted Free Flight Hall Fame order give due recognition individuals have contributed de velopment/furtherance Free Flight model aviation activities Nominations should received December 31 1980 nominations must include detailed narrative individuals accom plishments over years following con siderations apply a Scientific developments directly attribut able model aviation developments b Designs have formed trend copied c Sportsmanship field d Individuals have through efforts coagulated concepts designs edited down written word understood average modeler November 1980 115 modelers tlylng ciassics seiwtyiiw iier lying modern jazz Dick Stouffer caught Paul Hecman launching rendition Copelands Wakefield design late 30s e Nominees must known handful modelers f A nominee can model builder designer author educator manufacturer enthusiast etc some tangible way associated model aviation Send nominations J Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory Street Oakland CA 94619 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 44 still wish experiment always go back test flight procedures Use short engine runs work up full power gradually Changing props often changes torque affects power pattern Some fliers including myself like nylon props added flywheel effect must admit dont look right old-timer sometimes tend flex vibrate lower speeds ignition engines Nylon props seldom break during minor mis haps tend cause damage other parts such engine logs mounts Wood props usually break before damaging engine 1mM Strips Balsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large lshownl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature RenIiu GEE BEE shown $525 please ad $100 Catalog /n See Y D.., DUBOIS 0 Box c Acushnet MA 027431 .....DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED course run much smoother provided properly balanced old-time designs have propeller protecting landing gear wood props last flights so-called good old days couldnt run down local hobby shop purchase near-perfect prop modeler carve own whatever material avail able want really authentic may want try prop carving Arthur Suhr W 218 N 5866 Maclynn Court Menomonee Falls WI 53051 among other offerings sells 1935 Brown Jr instruction book includes separate sheet prop carving 14 diameter 8 pitch propeller Cost $200 postpaid Also book Air Age Gas Models published Model Airplane News has article carving true pitch gas model props Gentlemens OT IILG Joe Kresnak writing Michigan Antique Modelers Newsletter promoting Old-Timer Hand Launch Glider event old-time modelers Joe doesnt want insult anyone calling old sohe has devised alternate title Gentlemen gentleman Joes definition must born before 1943 Sounds fair personally gave up HLG back 1971 saw Canadian Juniors Western Free Flight Championships getting twice altitude launch could get couple responses Joes informal survey Ill give old rubber arms go because can still throw ball across street can hardly throw ball first third base HLG still much fun kid sounds like fun Bob Larsh 455 Whitcomb Ave Indianapolis IN 46224 has plans 32 OT HLGs buck stamp will get two samples catalog also good ones Zaic yearbooks cottage industries 4-Ks Models 4202 W 172nd St Torrance CA 90504 has added old-timers kit line recent list includes Buzzard Bombshell Baby Bombshell Korda Wakefield Denny Plane Jr 72 span 41 Lamb Climber 4-Ks also handle analine dye coloring tissue tinting clear dope red yellow blue also produce several modern FF designs well built 4-Ks Korda pleased kit took USFFC Taft year trimmed six flights winding new motor first official burst 167 actual turns 12 strands A-in FAI destroyed fuselage Oh well report fly Aerodyne 3154 Falcon Pomona CA 91767 producing line prepared fuels including two special formulas ignition engines High Octane Ignition special blend legal SAM competition formulated help eliminate plug fouling works quite well converted glow engines Low Octane Ignition designed primarily original ignition engines Aerodyne also offers non-tautening nitrate dope thinner particular interest NGK CM-6 spark plugs rethreaded 10mm %24 plugs work fine engines Fe plug hole have heavier electrodes slightly larger old Champions available Clarence Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Cocur dAlene ID 83814 Flying Aces Nats/Warner Continued page 49 minute under homemade bedsheet sunshade over ogle model jump car just before shower hits try stuff couple flights quick quits run over say hello old friendthats went So much Thank God its three whole days no particular order what happen ing fly ready observe what can between hope dont too poorly eyes such great bunch fly again Bill Stroman comes up exhibit FAC Nats participation button has just saved life button covering heart has stopped Allan Schanzles catapult jet model hi-start creased about quarter inch Shades old Hopalong Cassidy bulletstopping trick silver dollar shirt pocket Pres Brunings gorgeous B-26 Marauder flies over realistic planes would ever want see Cheers applause Bob Thompson black cape helmet goggles displays WW II entry Japanese biplane has two large holes eaten local grasshoppers love silver tissue Bob Clemens backs over lovely red Comper Swift accidently chucks trash 11 6 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS REPUBLIC SEABEE MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marysville MI 48040 Wing Span 70 Complete Hardware Epoxy Glass Retractable Gear 40 Powered Factors
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 114, 115, 116
DURATION Bob Meuser IF ONE good two better. dethermaliz ing systems sketch shows fuze back-up clockwork-timer dethermalizer might think timer backup fuze Timers sometimes quit running fuzes sometimes go out dont get properly lit chances both happening same flight pretty slim disadvantages two-DT sys tem weight junk hanging out airstream things think during pre-launch countdown also dis advantages losing model modelers consider fuze absolutely reliable isnt perhaps reliable timer timer precise Fuzes usually cut minimum 30 sec beyond time max margin experts occasionally short-fuze models during important contests timer can cut margin 5 10 sec might make difference between landing cornfield landing cornfield Allow plenty distance between fuze timer timer fails fuze does its job hook end string will flail around might get caught something use loop instead hook loop half rubberband attached can get caught something may pay make plenty dry runs system just sure nothing unexpected willhappen during flight Model Boxes Some free flighters somehow get simply piling models back car modelers carry some sort box protection Harry Murphy writing CIA Informer CIA stands Central Indiana Aeromodelers says Some years ago came conclusion punched holes models loading unloading car trunk shuffling parts around model meets did D-Ting wheat-stubble field Ultimately built three special boxes purpose addition protecting models during transportation serving convenient place hold model parts during contest boxes have other functions keep parts par ticular model together less likely will find yourself contest dis cover left stabs home keep models protected dust-free during storage specially-built model boxes often best way go sturdy cardboard box might simple solution small models ordinary kind folding lids arent too good inner lid tends fold might defeat purpose box kind -I------II 2-I - stab tilt I3 Left tips wing washin 4 9j2 S cJ 00S S o 81 cJ 8 0 Weights Wing OIO7oz Fus 0190 Prop 0077 0374 12 5 4 5 1 LiL~ 4 ____ ____37 544cq motor -Motor 038067 I7 2050 turns 15 removable lid much better some times sold department stores storage boxes might find local florist will sell meets needs florists supply company might another source Cardboard box manufacturers will often sell just two boxes although would much rather sell gross specially-built wooden box usually best solution larger models perhaps solution single large box fit 23D 34P 3 #+5 27 3 1980 INDOORp WORLD CHAMPION ERV RODEMSKY USA 14 -z--- 4 -L DRAWN BY BOB MEUSER top car simplest solution perhaps convenient Several smaller boxes might lot better although would take lot time make George Xenakis solution until recently large box stayed top station wagon year round lid hinged front held up stick needed open could get models box standing tailgate box didnt have removed contests bvrn stab TitnerFu5e --1Zdib~v band 8M 42 Model Aviation l7 4 large car-top box strength weight problems box strong enough stand will probably take three four people hoist off car top Quarterinch plywood about minimum thickness unless box has lots internal bracing case Vs-in stuff will barely Still bst keep people standing sitting box often difficult smaller boxes -in material quite adequate might still good idea provide some internal bracing braces can equipped fittings serve tie-down points Corners edges require reinforcement something nail Strips lumber -in sq will trick Use lots nails plenty waterproof glue lid some sort seal required keep rain dust out Foam weatherstripping does job nicely One-eighth plywood sold 4 x 8 ft sheets although IA-in material common also sold door facings size approx imately 36 x 80 Bob Klipp reported Thrbulator rough grade 1/s-in plywood used protect surfaces bundles plywood during shipping local lumber yard cant peddle stuff proper plywood might able obtain some quite inexpensivelybut prepared little extra sanding filling Youll want weather proof finish outside perhaps seal coat inside Any exterior paint will outside amount time box will spend subjected bad weather likely small will probably want separate parts models thin foam bubble-sheet Still some sort partitions tie-down points will needed Harry Murphy uses styrofoam sheet partitions cemented inside needed flexibility accommo date variety models changing requirements used crossbraces having sefies inch holes across bottom Close-fitting Continued page 114 November 1 980 43 Remember building flying model airplanes used fun kid blockdid built dime kitsa few real pros advanced fifty cent jobs like Monarch Combat first advertised April 1937 issue ModelAirplane News Sherman Gillespie recently built John Pond plans took picture too way whatever happened model aviation AhI Model boxes youre serious about sport have have Above Meusers Universal Box adapts dif ferenttypesand sizesof models Doweispushed holes bottom crossbraces serve model-part separators supportsUpper right shows Dennis Ferreros box used bring five FAI Power models France 79 World Championships California has place everything best seen Photo right Bob Hatscheks mini-box Good fortraveling contains hisA/1 towline glider pluseverything needs fly repair fiwflO PROPELLERS Madeof polyester donotboil orcolor Go GRISH propeller True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 Blade Tractor 53each 545354lOc 6364SOc 747678Nc 848688lOc 949-697 9810-4106Scneeds 11411-6118*1 12412-51261 2 Blade PusherAT YOUR DEALER 5% 3 Metallic Aluminum 8688*13 96 1061041N Pusher106 *1K Sizes pitches IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT QUADRA$1000 ~rtS KIO RITZ engine 244 Cu in $18995 Jim Mossers ERCOUPE KIT $19995* Jim Messers TOMAHAWK KIT $22495* Concepts BIG FLEET KIT $17995* *lncludes FREE Du-Bro wheels M-SCALE PLANS QUADRA ERCOUPETOMAHAwKSKYBoLT$2o Ca SUPER STEARMAN Godfrey $2495 BALSA & SPRUCE sizes 45% OFF COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe -$1500 also Stearman Fleet F4U Ziroll ME-lOg Platt J-3 Cub Citabria Nosen $1800 Ca P&W RADIAL ENGINES Fleet $3000 FIBERGLASS COWL Fleet $2000 24Hour Service $2SO postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 RC Assist rounded out Sunday Texaco events lasted right up until close contest hA Texaco still seems afterthought sort thing will probably catch bit gains exposure Texaco however has some parallels heavyweight prize fight always placed last fight card big old birds nothing short majestic gain approval appreciation anyone -ance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished watching just taking off sheer size makes spectacular spectacular flights years event SAM president John Pond put Dallaire almost its tail scrambling altitude have wing fold inexplicably peak power run trip back down shorter fuselage radio gear right wing panel timed 218 Once again Texaco MGs made selves known capturing second third behind Tarberts PB-2 Fourth place taken familiar name Chet Lanzo flying Lanzo RC Slick fifth going another familiar name Bruce Norman resplend ent Dallaire done red blue MonoKote people responsible suc cess contest size kudos have thrown direction Bob Larsh ably assisted running contest some very good volunteer help Woody Woodman served RC CD assisted Mike Granieri Meredith Chamberlain ran FF assisted Don Kegg Bob Lay bourne Tom Sutor also deserves bouquet tossed direction lugging trophies up Florida van assembling site Sponsors also should mentioned generosity include K&B Herbs Model Motors Otto Bernhardt Mark Fechner MAN 4 Hobby Shop John Wormley Peck Polymers Midwest Sig Model Electric Com pany Fox Tatone Satellite City Schmidt Kits Coverite Jim Crockett Replicas Don Jenkins Danny Sheelds Gene Lapansie Bob Boucher Tim Banaszak would also like add personal note thanks Roger Wathen Indianapolis IN helped photographic cover age during time could SAM site attempt recapture sights sounds 1980 SAM Champs near ly impossible paper contestant spectator walked away own private impressions three days things count Beyond contest itself however other things hap pening deserving comment As model ing organizations go SAM quite young years contest attested growing year age has come popular politicize conceivable element everyday lives imminent danger doing same thing hobby As SAM grows within ranks hobby aircraft engines bygone years rather sowing dissent manipulating people organizations own self-serving ends SAM unique part hobby arena sometimes-diverse individuals interests Free Flight Radio Control brought together common denomi nator aircraft fly Nowhere else hobby true nowhere else greater opportunity bridging terest gaps creating mutual understanding what important about SAMa commonality interest unity pur pose beyond would seek polar ize fragment organization glows commonality mutual interest held together politics hobby love old aircraft smell castor oil dope fumes Thats what should rememberd about SAM thats what should linger minds present 1980 SAM Champs FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 43 dowels pushed holes needed model parts particularly parts having heavy components such engines lashed dowels rubberbands Lighter parts float loose protected foam Stabs lashed inside lid might really need model boz 114 Model Aviation styles RIGHT HAND TRACTOR UII Male gets little advice before flying Brooklyn Dodger Later met disaster LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes balanced ready coating 318 BORE ALL SIZES IN1W $7 68&1OPITCH 20 8 22 10 24 13 NEW SIZE IN B & 10 PITCH 26 $16 GRISH%HN INDIANA 46373 FRubE ES RU uincsiiuJNtu Heres equipment yas need give props toe very best balance--balance io directions Careftily crafted tram lap grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/161/49/32 prop hales Other mzes available special order Dealers invited $1495 Add $150 HOWARD B HUEBL SEPT OSS postage havdhng ki P&tn add 4% sales las No CODs Ses 193 Route 4 Mankato Mv 501 Woody Bartelt uses starter Forster 29 Zipper like old days surely makes nice place display club decals youve collecting World Champ Indoor model three-view shows Erv Rodemskys Gram Prix sudden-death last flight clinched World Champs both Erv US team fortunate getting tracings building templates being able measure model drawing made tracing Y3size photos templates should pretty accurate being big Indoor model ing wouldnt appreciate unusual features model might have few vertical sheet-balsa reinforcements motor stick rear hook thrust bearing attached go through slots motor stick glued outside thrust bearing two pieces forward part glued front motor stick terminates tiny hook upper bracing wire attached wire passes over balsa hooks sides wing posts loop upper extension rear hook makes changing wing incidence angle bit nuisance Erv has down pat Say wish change incidence /s Cut 1/16 off bottom post glue bottom other tissue tubes accept posts capped bottom posts bottom tubes wire holding posts down no chance accidental change wing incidence Note prop spar doesnt go way tip Erv has never tip break wing rib camber decreases straight-line fashion root tip ribsincluding stabare cut using single long sheet-metal template recent club get-together some technically oriented members agreed tapering thickness pretty effective way decrease loading toward tips thereby decreasing induced drag tip losses wing rigged flat except bit lefttip washin effect both tips already washed out since greater camber center gives part greater zero-lift angle attack same lift distribution could obtained uniform camber twisting wing would result high drag highly cambered tips prop has relatively low pitch compared other models wide blades keep rpm low model flies slowly During CORRECTION October issue Model Aviation phone number AEROTREND Products incorrectly listed ad correct telephone number 203397 -3755 AEROTREND offers wide selection high-quality wood fiberglas field caddies Blue Line silicone tubing pro ducts other accessories Send SASE free catalog AEROTREND 44W PROSPECT STREET NEW HAVEN CT 06515 first part flight model nearly full stall cant high-pitch prop result model climbed very little during first part flight didnt much rafter hanging might otherwise have done Nevertheless still did lots rafter banginga dozen hitsbut sufficiently stable rugged survive tribute well-proportioned structure Note wing bracing goes ends ribs compression ribs seems rather standard nowadays Free Flight Hall Fame Nominations now order 1981 National Free Flight Society has instituted Free Flight Hall Fame order give due recognition individuals have contributed de velopment/furtherance Free Flight model aviation activities Nominations should received December 31 1980 nominations must include detailed narrative individuals accom plishments over years following con siderations apply a Scientific developments directly attribut able model aviation developments b Designs have formed trend copied c Sportsmanship field d Individuals have through efforts coagulated concepts designs edited down written word understood average modeler November 1980 115 modelers tlylng ciassics seiwtyiiw iier lying modern jazz Dick Stouffer caught Paul Hecman launching rendition Copelands Wakefield design late 30s e Nominees must known handful modelers f A nominee can model builder designer author educator manufacturer enthusiast etc some tangible way associated model aviation Send nominations J Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory Street Oakland CA 94619 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 44 still wish experiment always go back test flight procedures Use short engine runs work up full power gradually Changing props often changes torque affects power pattern Some fliers including myself like nylon props added flywheel effect must admit dont look right old-timer sometimes tend flex vibrate lower speeds ignition engines Nylon props seldom break during minor mis haps tend cause damage other parts such engine logs mounts Wood props usually break before damaging engine 1mM Strips Balsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large lshownl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature RenIiu GEE BEE shown $525 please ad $100 Catalog /n See Y D.., DUBOIS 0 Box c Acushnet MA 027431 .....DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED course run much smoother provided properly balanced old-time designs have propeller protecting landing gear wood props last flights so-called good old days couldnt run down local hobby shop purchase near-perfect prop modeler carve own whatever material avail able want really authentic may want try prop carving Arthur Suhr W 218 N 5866 Maclynn Court Menomonee Falls WI 53051 among other offerings sells 1935 Brown Jr instruction book includes separate sheet prop carving 14 diameter 8 pitch propeller Cost $200 postpaid Also book Air Age Gas Models published Model Airplane News has article carving true pitch gas model props Gentlemens OT IILG Joe Kresnak writing Michigan Antique Modelers Newsletter promoting Old-Timer Hand Launch Glider event old-time modelers Joe doesnt want insult anyone calling old sohe has devised alternate title Gentlemen gentleman Joes definition must born before 1943 Sounds fair personally gave up HLG back 1971 saw Canadian Juniors Western Free Flight Championships getting twice altitude launch could get couple responses Joes informal survey Ill give old rubber arms go because can still throw ball across street can hardly throw ball first third base HLG still much fun kid sounds like fun Bob Larsh 455 Whitcomb Ave Indianapolis IN 46224 has plans 32 OT HLGs buck stamp will get two samples catalog also good ones Zaic yearbooks cottage industries 4-Ks Models 4202 W 172nd St Torrance CA 90504 has added old-timers kit line recent list includes Buzzard Bombshell Baby Bombshell Korda Wakefield Denny Plane Jr 72 span 41 Lamb Climber 4-Ks also handle analine dye coloring tissue tinting clear dope red yellow blue also produce several modern FF designs well built 4-Ks Korda pleased kit took USFFC Taft year trimmed six flights winding new motor first official burst 167 actual turns 12 strands A-in FAI destroyed fuselage Oh well report fly Aerodyne 3154 Falcon Pomona CA 91767 producing line prepared fuels including two special formulas ignition engines High Octane Ignition special blend legal SAM competition formulated help eliminate plug fouling works quite well converted glow engines Low Octane Ignition designed primarily original ignition engines Aerodyne also offers non-tautening nitrate dope thinner particular interest NGK CM-6 spark plugs rethreaded 10mm %24 plugs work fine engines Fe plug hole have heavier electrodes slightly larger old Champions available Clarence Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Cocur dAlene ID 83814 Flying Aces Nats/Warner Continued page 49 minute under homemade bedsheet sunshade over ogle model jump car just before shower hits try stuff couple flights quick quits run over say hello old friendthats went So much Thank God its three whole days no particular order what happen ing fly ready observe what can between hope dont too poorly eyes such great bunch fly again Bill Stroman comes up exhibit FAC Nats participation button has just saved life button covering heart has stopped Allan Schanzles catapult jet model hi-start creased about quarter inch Shades old Hopalong Cassidy bulletstopping trick silver dollar shirt pocket Pres Brunings gorgeous B-26 Marauder flies over realistic planes would ever want see Cheers applause Bob Thompson black cape helmet goggles displays WW II entry Japanese biplane has two large holes eaten local grasshoppers love silver tissue Bob Clemens backs over lovely red Comper Swift accidently chucks trash 11 6 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS REPUBLIC SEABEE MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marysville MI 48040 Wing Span 70 Complete Hardware Epoxy Glass Retractable Gear 40 Powered Factors
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 114, 115, 116
DURATION Bob Meuser IF ONE good two better. dethermaliz ing systems sketch shows fuze back-up clockwork-timer dethermalizer might think timer backup fuze Timers sometimes quit running fuzes sometimes go out dont get properly lit chances both happening same flight pretty slim disadvantages two-DT sys tem weight junk hanging out airstream things think during pre-launch countdown also dis advantages losing model modelers consider fuze absolutely reliable isnt perhaps reliable timer timer precise Fuzes usually cut minimum 30 sec beyond time max margin experts occasionally short-fuze models during important contests timer can cut margin 5 10 sec might make difference between landing cornfield landing cornfield Allow plenty distance between fuze timer timer fails fuze does its job hook end string will flail around might get caught something use loop instead hook loop half rubberband attached can get caught something may pay make plenty dry runs system just sure nothing unexpected willhappen during flight Model Boxes Some free flighters somehow get simply piling models back car modelers carry some sort box protection Harry Murphy writing CIA Informer CIA stands Central Indiana Aeromodelers says Some years ago came conclusion punched holes models loading unloading car trunk shuffling parts around model meets did D-Ting wheat-stubble field Ultimately built three special boxes purpose addition protecting models during transportation serving convenient place hold model parts during contest boxes have other functions keep parts par ticular model together less likely will find yourself contest dis cover left stabs home keep models protected dust-free during storage specially-built model boxes often best way go sturdy cardboard box might simple solution small models ordinary kind folding lids arent too good inner lid tends fold might defeat purpose box kind -I------II 2-I - stab tilt I3 Left tips wing washin 4 9j2 S cJ 00S S o 81 cJ 8 0 Weights Wing OIO7oz Fus 0190 Prop 0077 0374 12 5 4 5 1 LiL~ 4 ____ ____37 544cq motor -Motor 038067 I7 2050 turns 15 removable lid much better some times sold department stores storage boxes might find local florist will sell meets needs florists supply company might another source Cardboard box manufacturers will often sell just two boxes although would much rather sell gross specially-built wooden box usually best solution larger models perhaps solution single large box fit 23D 34P 3 #+5 27 3 1980 INDOORp WORLD CHAMPION ERV RODEMSKY USA 14 -z--- 4 -L DRAWN BY BOB MEUSER top car simplest solution perhaps convenient Several smaller boxes might lot better although would take lot time make George Xenakis solution until recently large box stayed top station wagon year round lid hinged front held up stick needed open could get models box standing tailgate box didnt have removed contests bvrn stab TitnerFu5e --1Zdib~v band 8M 42 Model Aviation l7 4 large car-top box strength weight problems box strong enough stand will probably take three four people hoist off car top Quarterinch plywood about minimum thickness unless box has lots internal bracing case Vs-in stuff will barely Still bst keep people standing sitting box often difficult smaller boxes -in material quite adequate might still good idea provide some internal bracing braces can equipped fittings serve tie-down points Corners edges require reinforcement something nail Strips lumber -in sq will trick Use lots nails plenty waterproof glue lid some sort seal required keep rain dust out Foam weatherstripping does job nicely One-eighth plywood sold 4 x 8 ft sheets although IA-in material common also sold door facings size approx imately 36 x 80 Bob Klipp reported Thrbulator rough grade 1/s-in plywood used protect surfaces bundles plywood during shipping local lumber yard cant peddle stuff proper plywood might able obtain some quite inexpensivelybut prepared little extra sanding filling Youll want weather proof finish outside perhaps seal coat inside Any exterior paint will outside amount time box will spend subjected bad weather likely small will probably want separate parts models thin foam bubble-sheet Still some sort partitions tie-down points will needed Harry Murphy uses styrofoam sheet partitions cemented inside needed flexibility accommo date variety models changing requirements used crossbraces having sefies inch holes across bottom Close-fitting Continued page 114 November 1 980 43 Remember building flying model airplanes used fun kid blockdid built dime kitsa few real pros advanced fifty cent jobs like Monarch Combat first advertised April 1937 issue ModelAirplane News Sherman Gillespie recently built John Pond plans took picture too way whatever happened model aviation AhI Model boxes youre serious about sport have have Above Meusers Universal Box adapts dif ferenttypesand sizesof models Doweispushed holes bottom crossbraces serve model-part separators supportsUpper right shows Dennis Ferreros box used bring five FAI Power models France 79 World Championships California has place everything best seen Photo right Bob Hatscheks mini-box Good fortraveling contains hisA/1 towline glider pluseverything needs fly repair fiwflO PROPELLERS Madeof polyester donotboil orcolor Go GRISH propeller True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 Blade Tractor 53each 545354lOc 6364SOc 747678Nc 848688lOc 949-697 9810-4106Scneeds 11411-6118*1 12412-51261 2 Blade PusherAT YOUR DEALER 5% 3 Metallic Aluminum 8688*13 96 1061041N Pusher106 *1K Sizes pitches IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT QUADRA$1000 ~rtS KIO RITZ engine 244 Cu in $18995 Jim Mossers ERCOUPE KIT $19995* Jim Messers TOMAHAWK KIT $22495* Concepts BIG FLEET KIT $17995* *lncludes FREE Du-Bro wheels M-SCALE PLANS QUADRA ERCOUPETOMAHAwKSKYBoLT$2o Ca SUPER STEARMAN Godfrey $2495 BALSA & SPRUCE sizes 45% OFF COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe -$1500 also Stearman Fleet F4U Ziroll ME-lOg Platt J-3 Cub Citabria Nosen $1800 Ca P&W RADIAL ENGINES Fleet $3000 FIBERGLASS COWL Fleet $2000 24Hour Service $2SO postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 RC Assist rounded out Sunday Texaco events lasted right up until close contest hA Texaco still seems afterthought sort thing will probably catch bit gains exposure Texaco however has some parallels heavyweight prize fight always placed last fight card big old birds nothing short majestic gain approval appreciation anyone -ance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished watching just taking off sheer size makes spectacular spectacular flights years event SAM president John Pond put Dallaire almost its tail scrambling altitude have wing fold inexplicably peak power run trip back down shorter fuselage radio gear right wing panel timed 218 Once again Texaco MGs made selves known capturing second third behind Tarberts PB-2 Fourth place taken familiar name Chet Lanzo flying Lanzo RC Slick fifth going another familiar name Bruce Norman resplend ent Dallaire done red blue MonoKote people responsible suc cess contest size kudos have thrown direction Bob Larsh ably assisted running contest some very good volunteer help Woody Woodman served RC CD assisted Mike Granieri Meredith Chamberlain ran FF assisted Don Kegg Bob Lay bourne Tom Sutor also deserves bouquet tossed direction lugging trophies up Florida van assembling site Sponsors also should mentioned generosity include K&B Herbs Model Motors Otto Bernhardt Mark Fechner MAN 4 Hobby Shop John Wormley Peck Polymers Midwest Sig Model Electric Com pany Fox Tatone Satellite City Schmidt Kits Coverite Jim Crockett Replicas Don Jenkins Danny Sheelds Gene Lapansie Bob Boucher Tim Banaszak would also like add personal note thanks Roger Wathen Indianapolis IN helped photographic cover age during time could SAM site attempt recapture sights sounds 1980 SAM Champs near ly impossible paper contestant spectator walked away own private impressions three days things count Beyond contest itself however other things hap pening deserving comment As model ing organizations go SAM quite young years contest attested growing year age has come popular politicize conceivable element everyday lives imminent danger doing same thing hobby As SAM grows within ranks hobby aircraft engines bygone years rather sowing dissent manipulating people organizations own self-serving ends SAM unique part hobby arena sometimes-diverse individuals interests Free Flight Radio Control brought together common denomi nator aircraft fly Nowhere else hobby true nowhere else greater opportunity bridging terest gaps creating mutual understanding what important about SAMa commonality interest unity pur pose beyond would seek polar ize fragment organization glows commonality mutual interest held together politics hobby love old aircraft smell castor oil dope fumes Thats what should rememberd about SAM thats what should linger minds present 1980 SAM Champs FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 43 dowels pushed holes needed model parts particularly parts having heavy components such engines lashed dowels rubberbands Lighter parts float loose protected foam Stabs lashed inside lid might really need model boz 114 Model Aviation styles RIGHT HAND TRACTOR UII Male gets little advice before flying Brooklyn Dodger Later met disaster LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes balanced ready coating 318 BORE ALL SIZES IN1W $7 68&1OPITCH 20 8 22 10 24 13 NEW SIZE IN B & 10 PITCH 26 $16 GRISH%HN INDIANA 46373 FRubE ES RU uincsiiuJNtu Heres equipment yas need give props toe very best balance--balance io directions Careftily crafted tram lap grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accomodates 3/161/49/32 prop hales Other mzes available special order Dealers invited $1495 Add $150 HOWARD B HUEBL SEPT OSS postage havdhng ki P&tn add 4% sales las No CODs Ses 193 Route 4 Mankato Mv 501 Woody Bartelt uses starter Forster 29 Zipper like old days surely makes nice place display club decals youve collecting World Champ Indoor model three-view shows Erv Rodemskys Gram Prix sudden-death last flight clinched World Champs both Erv US team fortunate getting tracings building templates being able measure model drawing made tracing Y3size photos templates should pretty accurate being big Indoor model ing wouldnt appreciate unusual features model might have few vertical sheet-balsa reinforcements motor stick rear hook thrust bearing attached go through slots motor stick glued outside thrust bearing two pieces forward part glued front motor stick terminates tiny hook upper bracing wire attached wire passes over balsa hooks sides wing posts loop upper extension rear hook makes changing wing incidence angle bit nuisance Erv has down pat Say wish change incidence /s Cut 1/16 off bottom post glue bottom other tissue tubes accept posts capped bottom posts bottom tubes wire holding posts down no chance accidental change wing incidence Note prop spar doesnt go way tip Erv has never tip break wing rib camber decreases straight-line fashion root tip ribsincluding stabare cut using single long sheet-metal template recent club get-together some technically oriented members agreed tapering thickness pretty effective way decrease loading toward tips thereby decreasing induced drag tip losses wing rigged flat except bit lefttip washin effect both tips already washed out since greater camber center gives part greater zero-lift angle attack same lift distribution could obtained uniform camber twisting wing would result high drag highly cambered tips prop has relatively low pitch compared other models wide blades keep rpm low model flies slowly During CORRECTION October issue Model Aviation phone number AEROTREND Products incorrectly listed ad correct telephone number 203397 -3755 AEROTREND offers wide selection high-quality wood fiberglas field caddies Blue Line silicone tubing pro ducts other accessories Send SASE free catalog AEROTREND 44W PROSPECT STREET NEW HAVEN CT 06515 first part flight model nearly full stall cant high-pitch prop result model climbed very little during first part flight didnt much rafter hanging might otherwise have done Nevertheless still did lots rafter banginga dozen hitsbut sufficiently stable rugged survive tribute well-proportioned structure Note wing bracing goes ends ribs compression ribs seems rather standard nowadays Free Flight Hall Fame Nominations now order 1981 National Free Flight Society has instituted Free Flight Hall Fame order give due recognition individuals have contributed de velopment/furtherance Free Flight model aviation activities Nominations should received December 31 1980 nominations must include detailed narrative individuals accom plishments over years following con siderations apply a Scientific developments directly attribut able model aviation developments b Designs have formed trend copied c Sportsmanship field d Individuals have through efforts coagulated concepts designs edited down written word understood average modeler November 1980 115 modelers tlylng ciassics seiwtyiiw iier lying modern jazz Dick Stouffer caught Paul Hecman launching rendition Copelands Wakefield design late 30s e Nominees must known handful modelers f A nominee can model builder designer author educator manufacturer enthusiast etc some tangible way associated model aviation Send nominations J Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory Street Oakland CA 94619 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 44 still wish experiment always go back test flight procedures Use short engine runs work up full power gradually Changing props often changes torque affects power pattern Some fliers including myself like nylon props added flywheel effect must admit dont look right old-timer sometimes tend flex vibrate lower speeds ignition engines Nylon props seldom break during minor mis haps tend cause damage other parts such engine logs mounts Wood props usually break before damaging engine 1mM Strips Balsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large lshownl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature RenIiu GEE BEE shown $525 please ad $100 Catalog /n See Y D.., DUBOIS 0 Box c Acushnet MA 027431 .....DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED course run much smoother provided properly balanced old-time designs have propeller protecting landing gear wood props last flights so-called good old days couldnt run down local hobby shop purchase near-perfect prop modeler carve own whatever material avail able want really authentic may want try prop carving Arthur Suhr W 218 N 5866 Maclynn Court Menomonee Falls WI 53051 among other offerings sells 1935 Brown Jr instruction book includes separate sheet prop carving 14 diameter 8 pitch propeller Cost $200 postpaid Also book Air Age Gas Models published Model Airplane News has article carving true pitch gas model props Gentlemens OT IILG Joe Kresnak writing Michigan Antique Modelers Newsletter promoting Old-Timer Hand Launch Glider event old-time modelers Joe doesnt want insult anyone calling old sohe has devised alternate title Gentlemen gentleman Joes definition must born before 1943 Sounds fair personally gave up HLG back 1971 saw Canadian Juniors Western Free Flight Championships getting twice altitude launch could get couple responses Joes informal survey Ill give old rubber arms go because can still throw ball across street can hardly throw ball first third base HLG still much fun kid sounds like fun Bob Larsh 455 Whitcomb Ave Indianapolis IN 46224 has plans 32 OT HLGs buck stamp will get two samples catalog also good ones Zaic yearbooks cottage industries 4-Ks Models 4202 W 172nd St Torrance CA 90504 has added old-timers kit line recent list includes Buzzard Bombshell Baby Bombshell Korda Wakefield Denny Plane Jr 72 span 41 Lamb Climber 4-Ks also handle analine dye coloring tissue tinting clear dope red yellow blue also produce several modern FF designs well built 4-Ks Korda pleased kit took USFFC Taft year trimmed six flights winding new motor first official burst 167 actual turns 12 strands A-in FAI destroyed fuselage Oh well report fly Aerodyne 3154 Falcon Pomona CA 91767 producing line prepared fuels including two special formulas ignition engines High Octane Ignition special blend legal SAM competition formulated help eliminate plug fouling works quite well converted glow engines Low Octane Ignition designed primarily original ignition engines Aerodyne also offers non-tautening nitrate dope thinner particular interest NGK CM-6 spark plugs rethreaded 10mm %24 plugs work fine engines Fe plug hole have heavier electrodes slightly larger old Champions available Clarence Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Cocur dAlene ID 83814 Flying Aces Nats/Warner Continued page 49 minute under homemade bedsheet sunshade over ogle model jump car just before shower hits try stuff couple flights quick quits run over say hello old friendthats went So much Thank God its three whole days no particular order what happen ing fly ready observe what can between hope dont too poorly eyes such great bunch fly again Bill Stroman comes up exhibit FAC Nats participation button has just saved life button covering heart has stopped Allan Schanzles catapult jet model hi-start creased about quarter inch Shades old Hopalong Cassidy bulletstopping trick silver dollar shirt pocket Pres Brunings gorgeous B-26 Marauder flies over realistic planes would ever want see Cheers applause Bob Thompson black cape helmet goggles displays WW II entry Japanese biplane has two large holes eaten local grasshoppers love silver tissue Bob Clemens backs over lovely red Comper Swift accidently chucks trash 11 6 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS REPUBLIC SEABEE MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marysville MI 48040 Wing Span 70 Complete Hardware Epoxy Glass Retractable Gear 40 Powered Factors