Free Flight OLD- TIMER Clarence Haught BALSA Time built new model simply went hobby shop filled shopping list needed wood sizes right out rack course balsa better lighter better grades imported Time went began notice louder clunks put model scales contest also went up slowly came down quickly some earlier efforts began dawn wood selection important part model building guess should have suspected something longeron sizes Miss America dropped -in sq /4-in sq later plans allow stronger heavier wood About time friends using terms like C grain quarter-sawn density balsa balsa suspect us feel same way little effort expended wood selection job well worth effort As things grown balsa has variables has highest strength-to-weight ratio wood Gen erally speaking heavier grades strongest Weight balsa specified pounds per cubic foot referred density risk oversimplification density depends among other things fast growth took place given grow ing season Rapid growth produces light weight wood approximately six pounds cubic foot whereas slow growth produces heavy wood up 24 pounds/cubic foot General categories stock light 6-8 lb medium 9-12 hard 12-16 Some designers call out intermediate categories falling between listed Based foregoing could deter desirable grade balsa match ing its importance structure another factor considerable impor tance known cut often im properly called grain property re fers orientation annular rings relation edges stock controls rigidity wood particular direc tion know trees grow layer per year around heartwood tree year produces annular ring As log sawed lumber some cuts tan gent rings others directly across some randomly cross annular rings cuts called B C respectively better visualize cuts need picture minds balsa plank thick three wide viewed end -cut balsa would have annular rings running long three-in dimension way B -cut quartersawn com monly called would have rings running short one-in dimension way C -cut would have rings running diagonally across board Continued page 161 Bob Schafer Tacoma WA 1 member SAM 8 Heres brand-new Albatross ooei powered Super Cyclone has gray-andorange silk covering finished nitrate dope flying site Harts Lake Prairie located US Armys Ft Lewis Jon Putnam Moscow ID built fine Jabberwock CR Wing features undercamber leading-edge sheeting Rugged construction makes ideal model learn ing flight-trimming techniques Note solid mounting landing gear wire Jon Putnam built Scientific Olympic L too design has pleasing proportions tapered wing Lightweight construction about simple asia possible get model size Jebberwock features e pop-up-stab dethermalizer R Note slot top fuselage sheeting rudder split-dowel stab key/pivot Craft stab-mounted rudders need positive alignment 68 Model Aviation Scale/Warner ntinued oaae 159 gs size 2mm permits zdel railroad axle used well cked model RR shop will also have 2mm s dies reamers props Ken also ids slot car suppliers small drivers riom trains become pilots mag heels can mount Trexler tires al life Ken president re Iwned Strat-o-Bats MAC lelI gang until next time keep Pi Ili out sand may Hung God Thermal smile next flying ssion Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd onto Monica CA 90402 F Old-Timers/Haught ontnued paqe 68 Application-wise -cut best suited sheet tail surfaces wing sheetings rolled ubes covering curved surfaces B-cut s best ribs trailing edges flat sheet overing B -cut best spars trong warping tendency s usually fairly straight 'C -cut general-purpose cut lacks good roperties either B Now have some idea wood writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation product review product review product review Jormally something rip-ott wouldnt eli about column new TinyTools Iroduct Germany has something extra itakes RipOff worth talking about air ooled 12-volt-powered 100 watt 3-in-diameter usc sander featuring hook-and-loop Velcro achment system keep sandpaper disc type backing makes changing grits RipOff theres no messy glue needed re-use paper s three-second cinch tool No 0450 has removable 4 x 2-/4 n table marked various degree angles help t mitres etc Recommended power source inyTools No 0730 Variable Speed Transformer egulate speeds 17000 rpm down 200 rpm naintaining full torque throughout range work tg ptastics hardwood metals roduct review product review product review selection specific purposes go about procuring needed stock best bet select yourself local hobby shop However may prove diffi cult live near some large shops make practice check balsa rack hobby shop visit sure ask permission proprietor first some dont appreciate pawing through entire stock maybe pur chasing two sheets system allows accumulate good selection balsa future projects have access sawing equipment dont overlook planks thought resawing usable dimensions Often lighter woods thicker sizes self-selection impractical can order contest grade balsa usually 5-6 lb stock some mail-order firms practice may yield some undesirable wood perhaps can used projects weight strength major factor Sig Mfg Co opportunity plea sure past summer touring Sig plant Montezuma IA given red-carpet treatment though no knew just another modeler have feeling modelers special Sig particularly interested balsa aspect business almost could stand see lovely balsa planks stacked warehouse awaiting sawing sanding grading operations Planks color-coded ends indicate density little distressed see few planks 5-6 lb stock tour guide advised small percentage balsa falls categoryanother reason always lookout desirable wood add stockpile Sig suppliers will fill order contest balsa tour took about three hours volved several people passed department department Im sure have read catalog over whelming see kits pro duced die-cutting wire-bending planprinting decal production canopy-forming boxing labeling final shipment CtJtILi Fc3ci icj Incorporated 322 So Gallatin RdMadison TN 37115 615 868-6811 Mon thru Sat am 500 pm FUTABA RADIO SALE Because care radio systems prechecked REPAIR SERVICE FOR proper operation prior shipment HOBBY LOBBYFP-7GK 72FMS128 Iist$38595$24150 E K LOG CT RO LFP7GK 72AMS-28Iist$35995$22500 FUTABA FTFP50I 72FMS125 $st$31995$20100 rP-5GK 72AMS-28 ljst$28595$18150 HOBBY SHACKFP4LW13 S-25servosist$19995$11500 ROYAL LINEAdd $295 Prepaid Mastercard Visa EQO $495Tenn residents add 875% tax V February 1984 161 RipOff Disc Sander Byrom International Box 246 Chardon OH 44024 tel 216/285-2341 F SALES I RADIO SYSTEMS j FUTABA ROYAL ACCESSORIES FOR MOST RADIOS I VISA THERFS QUICK AND EASI WAY OF CLEANING YOUR MODEL CRAFTS Supor-l Model Cleaner Remores fuel Residue dirt contactt CUTS ClEANING TIME IN HALF Just spray model witti solvent wipe wIth soft cloth pqer towel SIMPLE AS THAT Leases craft showcase clean Won horm Ps Ddes Cleor last 0 n*idins mdc hi cleaning yaw model Sirong Ftofessknal Qualily formula Great Model Craff Boats Ranes Helkopters Cleans Gently F-Yotects delicate model DEALERS WANTED DOMESTIC & OVERSEAS WE EXPORT Hurry Have product shelves time Christmas guaranteed top seller Sugg retail $550 per gallon Contact us tar price structures ordering informatIon Also ask about other Super-K products tar Model Industry Are Manuloctuirers & Major Brands DIsIiIbutoes Model Engines KIts RadIos Aocessodes Surer-K is brand Kings Radio Control Hobbies International 3960 West 16th Ave Hialeah Florida 33012 Phone 305 557-2024 lti2 Model Aviation Sig does right own facilities machines fixtures de signed produced late Gelen Sig afoose Sig also sells items produced others has large portion operation devoted facet cata log Incidentally catalog also printed premises have opportunity visit Sig dont miss memorable expe rience Rediscovering America recently received following letter G R Nolin Fairborn 01-1 Reference October 1983 MA column about sleeper O-T designs Pre war Harold deBolt power FF Upstate NY flew Ohlsson 19/23 combo design round planked fuse lage wing tail much like later Airfoiler Id say Airfoiler easy copy speak ship pub lished actually two ships think model mags about 1941 Hal should know about used wipe us out ships Also someone central New York Bantam design called Blitzkrieg semipod-and-boom built-up design could seen contests 40 41 noticeable because its terrific cork screw climb sometimes went wrong ship also published two different magazines recall Further H deBolt class C original like somewhat-shrunken Playboy flew perfectly Someone good magazine collection should able find deBolts planked Airfoiler Blitzkreig Hal might still have details class C job Pluineas Pinkham department Bob Whit tier Drawer T Doxhury MA 02332 has Scrapbook left over 1974 printing can obtain $650 postpaid Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr. Coeur dAlene ID 83814 LSF Tournament/Pruss Confinued oaae 89 parade home coming events floats Scale would have taken Mayors Cup II entries nine models flewone best turnouts ever AMA Nationals winner Ed Whyte Michigan showed Nats victory no fluke outpointed others take first place threetenths point over Gene Shelkey Penn sylvania Grand Champion winner 1983 Stan Watson flew well-worn very well-tested Pegasus/3-meter Besides first speed Stan placed fifth duration Teams year werent restricted members same club On-the-field formations took place before first flight old friendships resulted new teams Top honors went Watson/Bates/Shaw Cant Forget stro-Hog. Now Mini Mighty l Pattern Trainer Astro-Hog became classic RIO Paltern years ago now offer Plan N Paflern Drawings 54 larger sersion fodays Osadra sized powerplants Mire version too smaller engines THE ASTRO-HOG 54 54 Wingspan-iSO Sq In.19 Engines lS 35 Plan N Pattern 541 ROT $995 THE MIGHTY-HOG 94/rWingl375Sq In22Engin*ii 3 26 Plan N Pattern Set ROT 2 $2495 THE MINI-HOG 47 Wingspan 340 Sq 09 Engines 15 Plan N Pal fern Set ROT3 $695 Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Paris Lists Add $200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROcHURE Rn ahead crowd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets 1983 1984 Seed $100 ds refundable first order WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta Georgia 30328 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Emdersod IMAASheW Team .d requhed en shew asedef flew SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt Cut-Out Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wIre Temp Range 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse ordedeg RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Alington OH 45814 419365-5065 IT SURE 1Sf all-time best tying plane NOW PltETiIES11 Bill Wendts CESSNA AG Omple mods concert GIANT UGLY naufy Highly detailed fultsiue plans can alsit orcorrrpletelysccatchbuildtheAG beBer original S RIM Swohe Snrrw Iw eouw,w dIes FOR QUADRA OR LARGER ENGINES SIzE PLANS 104WSS25OOsp iCeld awider Add 65 Soho Tad SEND CI-IEOK SR U 0 TO LORCRA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/02
Page Numbers: 68, 157, 158
Free Flight OLD- TIMER Clarence Haught BALSA Time built new model simply went hobby shop filled shopping list needed wood sizes right out rack course balsa better lighter better grades imported Time went began notice louder clunks put model scales contest also went up slowly came down quickly some earlier efforts began dawn wood selection important part model building guess should have suspected something longeron sizes Miss America dropped -in sq /4-in sq later plans allow stronger heavier wood About time friends using terms like C grain quarter-sawn density balsa balsa suspect us feel same way little effort expended wood selection job well worth effort As things grown balsa has variables has highest strength-to-weight ratio wood Gen erally speaking heavier grades strongest Weight balsa specified pounds per cubic foot referred density risk oversimplification density depends among other things fast growth took place given grow ing season Rapid growth produces light weight wood approximately six pounds cubic foot whereas slow growth produces heavy wood up 24 pounds/cubic foot General categories stock light 6-8 lb medium 9-12 hard 12-16 Some designers call out intermediate categories falling between listed Based foregoing could deter desirable grade balsa match ing its importance structure another factor considerable impor tance known cut often im properly called grain property re fers orientation annular rings relation edges stock controls rigidity wood particular direc tion know trees grow layer per year around heartwood tree year produces annular ring As log sawed lumber some cuts tan gent rings others directly across some randomly cross annular rings cuts called B C respectively better visualize cuts need picture minds balsa plank thick three wide viewed end -cut balsa would have annular rings running long three-in dimension way B -cut quartersawn com monly called would have rings running short one-in dimension way C -cut would have rings running diagonally across board Continued page 161 Bob Schafer Tacoma WA 1 member SAM 8 Heres brand-new Albatross ooei powered Super Cyclone has gray-andorange silk covering finished nitrate dope flying site Harts Lake Prairie located US Armys Ft Lewis Jon Putnam Moscow ID built fine Jabberwock CR Wing features undercamber leading-edge sheeting Rugged construction makes ideal model learn ing flight-trimming techniques Note solid mounting landing gear wire Jon Putnam built Scientific Olympic L too design has pleasing proportions tapered wing Lightweight construction about simple asia possible get model size Jebberwock features e pop-up-stab dethermalizer R Note slot top fuselage sheeting rudder split-dowel stab key/pivot Craft stab-mounted rudders need positive alignment 68 Model Aviation Scale/Warner ntinued oaae 159 gs size 2mm permits zdel railroad axle used well cked model RR shop will also have 2mm s dies reamers props Ken also ids slot car suppliers small drivers riom trains become pilots mag heels can mount Trexler tires al life Ken president re Iwned Strat-o-Bats MAC lelI gang until next time keep Pi Ili out sand may Hung God Thermal smile next flying ssion Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd onto Monica CA 90402 F Old-Timers/Haught ontnued paqe 68 Application-wise -cut best suited sheet tail surfaces wing sheetings rolled ubes covering curved surfaces B-cut s best ribs trailing edges flat sheet overing B -cut best spars trong warping tendency s usually fairly straight 'C -cut general-purpose cut lacks good roperties either B Now have some idea wood writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation product review product review product review Jormally something rip-ott wouldnt eli about column new TinyTools Iroduct Germany has something extra itakes RipOff worth talking about air ooled 12-volt-powered 100 watt 3-in-diameter usc sander featuring hook-and-loop Velcro achment system keep sandpaper disc type backing makes changing grits RipOff theres no messy glue needed re-use paper s three-second cinch tool No 0450 has removable 4 x 2-/4 n table marked various degree angles help t mitres etc Recommended power source inyTools No 0730 Variable Speed Transformer egulate speeds 17000 rpm down 200 rpm naintaining full torque throughout range work tg ptastics hardwood metals roduct review product review product review selection specific purposes go about procuring needed stock best bet select yourself local hobby shop However may prove diffi cult live near some large shops make practice check balsa rack hobby shop visit sure ask permission proprietor first some dont appreciate pawing through entire stock maybe pur chasing two sheets system allows accumulate good selection balsa future projects have access sawing equipment dont overlook planks thought resawing usable dimensions Often lighter woods thicker sizes self-selection impractical can order contest grade balsa usually 5-6 lb stock some mail-order firms practice may yield some undesirable wood perhaps can used projects weight strength major factor Sig Mfg Co opportunity plea sure past summer touring Sig plant Montezuma IA given red-carpet treatment though no knew just another modeler have feeling modelers special Sig particularly interested balsa aspect business almost could stand see lovely balsa planks stacked warehouse awaiting sawing sanding grading operations Planks color-coded ends indicate density little distressed see few planks 5-6 lb stock tour guide advised small percentage balsa falls categoryanother reason always lookout desirable wood add stockpile Sig suppliers will fill order contest balsa tour took about three hours volved several people passed department department Im sure have read catalog over whelming see kits pro duced die-cutting wire-bending planprinting decal production canopy-forming boxing labeling final shipment CtJtILi Fc3ci icj Incorporated 322 So Gallatin RdMadison TN 37115 615 868-6811 Mon thru Sat am 500 pm FUTABA RADIO SALE Because care radio systems prechecked REPAIR SERVICE FOR proper operation prior shipment HOBBY LOBBYFP-7GK 72FMS128 Iist$38595$24150 E K LOG CT RO LFP7GK 72AMS-28Iist$35995$22500 FUTABA FTFP50I 72FMS125 $st$31995$20100 rP-5GK 72AMS-28 ljst$28595$18150 HOBBY SHACKFP4LW13 S-25servosist$19995$11500 ROYAL LINEAdd $295 Prepaid Mastercard Visa EQO $495Tenn residents add 875% tax V February 1984 161 RipOff Disc Sander Byrom International Box 246 Chardon OH 44024 tel 216/285-2341 F SALES I RADIO SYSTEMS j FUTABA ROYAL ACCESSORIES FOR MOST RADIOS I VISA THERFS QUICK AND EASI WAY OF CLEANING YOUR MODEL CRAFTS Supor-l Model Cleaner Remores fuel Residue dirt contactt CUTS ClEANING TIME IN HALF Just spray model witti solvent wipe wIth soft cloth pqer towel SIMPLE AS THAT Leases craft showcase clean Won horm Ps Ddes Cleor last 0 n*idins mdc hi cleaning yaw model Sirong Ftofessknal Qualily formula Great Model Craff Boats Ranes Helkopters Cleans Gently F-Yotects delicate model DEALERS WANTED DOMESTIC & OVERSEAS WE EXPORT Hurry Have product shelves time Christmas guaranteed top seller Sugg retail $550 per gallon Contact us tar price structures ordering informatIon Also ask about other Super-K products tar Model Industry Are Manuloctuirers & Major Brands DIsIiIbutoes Model Engines KIts RadIos Aocessodes Surer-K is brand Kings Radio Control Hobbies International 3960 West 16th Ave Hialeah Florida 33012 Phone 305 557-2024 lti2 Model Aviation Sig does right own facilities machines fixtures de signed produced late Gelen Sig afoose Sig also sells items produced others has large portion operation devoted facet cata log Incidentally catalog also printed premises have opportunity visit Sig dont miss memorable expe rience Rediscovering America recently received following letter G R Nolin Fairborn 01-1 Reference October 1983 MA column about sleeper O-T designs Pre war Harold deBolt power FF Upstate NY flew Ohlsson 19/23 combo design round planked fuse lage wing tail much like later Airfoiler Id say Airfoiler easy copy speak ship pub lished actually two ships think model mags about 1941 Hal should know about used wipe us out ships Also someone central New York Bantam design called Blitzkrieg semipod-and-boom built-up design could seen contests 40 41 noticeable because its terrific cork screw climb sometimes went wrong ship also published two different magazines recall Further H deBolt class C original like somewhat-shrunken Playboy flew perfectly Someone good magazine collection should able find deBolts planked Airfoiler Blitzkreig Hal might still have details class C job Pluineas Pinkham department Bob Whit tier Drawer T Doxhury MA 02332 has Scrapbook left over 1974 printing can obtain $650 postpaid Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr. Coeur dAlene ID 83814 LSF Tournament/Pruss Confinued oaae 89 parade home coming events floats Scale would have taken Mayors Cup II entries nine models flewone best turnouts ever AMA Nationals winner Ed Whyte Michigan showed Nats victory no fluke outpointed others take first place threetenths point over Gene Shelkey Penn sylvania Grand Champion winner 1983 Stan Watson flew well-worn very well-tested Pegasus/3-meter Besides first speed Stan placed fifth duration Teams year werent restricted members same club On-the-field formations took place before first flight old friendships resulted new teams Top honors went Watson/Bates/Shaw Cant Forget stro-Hog. Now Mini Mighty l Pattern Trainer Astro-Hog became classic RIO Paltern years ago now offer Plan N Paflern Drawings 54 larger sersion fodays Osadra sized powerplants Mire version too smaller engines THE ASTRO-HOG 54 54 Wingspan-iSO Sq In.19 Engines lS 35 Plan N Pattern 541 ROT $995 THE MIGHTY-HOG 94/rWingl375Sq In22Engin*ii 3 26 Plan N Pattern Set ROT 2 $2495 THE MINI-HOG 47 Wingspan 340 Sq 09 Engines 15 Plan N Pal fern Set ROT3 $695 Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Paris Lists Add $200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROcHURE Rn ahead crowd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets 1983 1984 Seed $100 ds refundable first order WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta Georgia 30328 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Emdersod IMAASheW Team .d requhed en shew asedef flew SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt Cut-Out Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wIre Temp Range 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse ordedeg RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Alington OH 45814 419365-5065 IT SURE 1Sf all-time best tying plane NOW PltETiIES11 Bill Wendts CESSNA AG Omple mods concert GIANT UGLY naufy Highly detailed fultsiue plans can alsit orcorrrpletelysccatchbuildtheAG beBer original S RIM Swohe Snrrw Iw eouw,w dIes FOR QUADRA OR LARGER ENGINES SIzE PLANS 104WSS25OOsp iCeld awider Add 65 Soho Tad SEND CI-IEOK SR U 0 TO LORCRA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/02
Page Numbers: 68, 157, 158
Free Flight OLD- TIMER Clarence Haught BALSA Time built new model simply went hobby shop filled shopping list needed wood sizes right out rack course balsa better lighter better grades imported Time went began notice louder clunks put model scales contest also went up slowly came down quickly some earlier efforts began dawn wood selection important part model building guess should have suspected something longeron sizes Miss America dropped -in sq /4-in sq later plans allow stronger heavier wood About time friends using terms like C grain quarter-sawn density balsa balsa suspect us feel same way little effort expended wood selection job well worth effort As things grown balsa has variables has highest strength-to-weight ratio wood Gen erally speaking heavier grades strongest Weight balsa specified pounds per cubic foot referred density risk oversimplification density depends among other things fast growth took place given grow ing season Rapid growth produces light weight wood approximately six pounds cubic foot whereas slow growth produces heavy wood up 24 pounds/cubic foot General categories stock light 6-8 lb medium 9-12 hard 12-16 Some designers call out intermediate categories falling between listed Based foregoing could deter desirable grade balsa match ing its importance structure another factor considerable impor tance known cut often im properly called grain property re fers orientation annular rings relation edges stock controls rigidity wood particular direc tion know trees grow layer per year around heartwood tree year produces annular ring As log sawed lumber some cuts tan gent rings others directly across some randomly cross annular rings cuts called B C respectively better visualize cuts need picture minds balsa plank thick three wide viewed end -cut balsa would have annular rings running long three-in dimension way B -cut quartersawn com monly called would have rings running short one-in dimension way C -cut would have rings running diagonally across board Continued page 161 Bob Schafer Tacoma WA 1 member SAM 8 Heres brand-new Albatross ooei powered Super Cyclone has gray-andorange silk covering finished nitrate dope flying site Harts Lake Prairie located US Armys Ft Lewis Jon Putnam Moscow ID built fine Jabberwock CR Wing features undercamber leading-edge sheeting Rugged construction makes ideal model learn ing flight-trimming techniques Note solid mounting landing gear wire Jon Putnam built Scientific Olympic L too design has pleasing proportions tapered wing Lightweight construction about simple asia possible get model size Jebberwock features e pop-up-stab dethermalizer R Note slot top fuselage sheeting rudder split-dowel stab key/pivot Craft stab-mounted rudders need positive alignment 68 Model Aviation Scale/Warner ntinued oaae 159 gs size 2mm permits zdel railroad axle used well cked model RR shop will also have 2mm s dies reamers props Ken also ids slot car suppliers small drivers riom trains become pilots mag heels can mount Trexler tires al life Ken president re Iwned Strat-o-Bats MAC lelI gang until next time keep Pi Ili out sand may Hung God Thermal smile next flying ssion Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd onto Monica CA 90402 F Old-Timers/Haught ontnued paqe 68 Application-wise -cut best suited sheet tail surfaces wing sheetings rolled ubes covering curved surfaces B-cut s best ribs trailing edges flat sheet overing B -cut best spars trong warping tendency s usually fairly straight 'C -cut general-purpose cut lacks good roperties either B Now have some idea wood writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation product review product review product review Jormally something rip-ott wouldnt eli about column new TinyTools Iroduct Germany has something extra itakes RipOff worth talking about air ooled 12-volt-powered 100 watt 3-in-diameter usc sander featuring hook-and-loop Velcro achment system keep sandpaper disc type backing makes changing grits RipOff theres no messy glue needed re-use paper s three-second cinch tool No 0450 has removable 4 x 2-/4 n table marked various degree angles help t mitres etc Recommended power source inyTools No 0730 Variable Speed Transformer egulate speeds 17000 rpm down 200 rpm naintaining full torque throughout range work tg ptastics hardwood metals roduct review product review product review selection specific purposes go about procuring needed stock best bet select yourself local hobby shop However may prove diffi cult live near some large shops make practice check balsa rack hobby shop visit sure ask permission proprietor first some dont appreciate pawing through entire stock maybe pur chasing two sheets system allows accumulate good selection balsa future projects have access sawing equipment dont overlook planks thought resawing usable dimensions Often lighter woods thicker sizes self-selection impractical can order contest grade balsa usually 5-6 lb stock some mail-order firms practice may yield some undesirable wood perhaps can used projects weight strength major factor Sig Mfg Co opportunity plea sure past summer touring Sig plant Montezuma IA given red-carpet treatment though no knew just another modeler have feeling modelers special Sig particularly interested balsa aspect business almost could stand see lovely balsa planks stacked warehouse awaiting sawing sanding grading operations Planks color-coded ends indicate density little distressed see few planks 5-6 lb stock tour guide advised small percentage balsa falls categoryanother reason always lookout desirable wood add stockpile Sig suppliers will fill order contest balsa tour took about three hours volved several people passed department department Im sure have read catalog over whelming see kits pro duced die-cutting wire-bending planprinting decal production canopy-forming boxing labeling final shipment CtJtILi Fc3ci icj Incorporated 322 So Gallatin RdMadison TN 37115 615 868-6811 Mon thru Sat am 500 pm FUTABA RADIO SALE Because care radio systems prechecked REPAIR SERVICE FOR proper operation prior shipment HOBBY LOBBYFP-7GK 72FMS128 Iist$38595$24150 E K LOG CT RO LFP7GK 72AMS-28Iist$35995$22500 FUTABA FTFP50I 72FMS125 $st$31995$20100 rP-5GK 72AMS-28 ljst$28595$18150 HOBBY SHACKFP4LW13 S-25servosist$19995$11500 ROYAL LINEAdd $295 Prepaid Mastercard Visa EQO $495Tenn residents add 875% tax V February 1984 161 RipOff Disc Sander Byrom International Box 246 Chardon OH 44024 tel 216/285-2341 F SALES I RADIO SYSTEMS j FUTABA ROYAL ACCESSORIES FOR MOST RADIOS I VISA THERFS QUICK AND EASI WAY OF CLEANING YOUR MODEL CRAFTS Supor-l Model Cleaner Remores fuel Residue dirt contactt CUTS ClEANING TIME IN HALF Just spray model witti solvent wipe wIth soft cloth pqer towel SIMPLE AS THAT Leases craft showcase clean Won horm Ps Ddes Cleor last 0 n*idins mdc hi cleaning yaw model Sirong Ftofessknal Qualily formula Great Model Craff Boats Ranes Helkopters Cleans Gently F-Yotects delicate model DEALERS WANTED DOMESTIC & OVERSEAS WE EXPORT Hurry Have product shelves time Christmas guaranteed top seller Sugg retail $550 per gallon Contact us tar price structures ordering informatIon Also ask about other Super-K products tar Model Industry Are Manuloctuirers & Major Brands DIsIiIbutoes Model Engines KIts RadIos Aocessodes Surer-K is brand Kings Radio Control Hobbies International 3960 West 16th Ave Hialeah Florida 33012 Phone 305 557-2024 lti2 Model Aviation Sig does right own facilities machines fixtures de signed produced late Gelen Sig afoose Sig also sells items produced others has large portion operation devoted facet cata log Incidentally catalog also printed premises have opportunity visit Sig dont miss memorable expe rience Rediscovering America recently received following letter G R Nolin Fairborn 01-1 Reference October 1983 MA column about sleeper O-T designs Pre war Harold deBolt power FF Upstate NY flew Ohlsson 19/23 combo design round planked fuse lage wing tail much like later Airfoiler Id say Airfoiler easy copy speak ship pub lished actually two ships think model mags about 1941 Hal should know about used wipe us out ships Also someone central New York Bantam design called Blitzkrieg semipod-and-boom built-up design could seen contests 40 41 noticeable because its terrific cork screw climb sometimes went wrong ship also published two different magazines recall Further H deBolt class C original like somewhat-shrunken Playboy flew perfectly Someone good magazine collection should able find deBolts planked Airfoiler Blitzkreig Hal might still have details class C job Pluineas Pinkham department Bob Whit tier Drawer T Doxhury MA 02332 has Scrapbook left over 1974 printing can obtain $650 postpaid Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr. Coeur dAlene ID 83814 LSF Tournament/Pruss Confinued oaae 89 parade home coming events floats Scale would have taken Mayors Cup II entries nine models flewone best turnouts ever AMA Nationals winner Ed Whyte Michigan showed Nats victory no fluke outpointed others take first place threetenths point over Gene Shelkey Penn sylvania Grand Champion winner 1983 Stan Watson flew well-worn very well-tested Pegasus/3-meter Besides first speed Stan placed fifth duration Teams year werent restricted members same club On-the-field formations took place before first flight old friendships resulted new teams Top honors went Watson/Bates/Shaw Cant Forget stro-Hog. Now Mini Mighty l Pattern Trainer Astro-Hog became classic RIO Paltern years ago now offer Plan N Paflern Drawings 54 larger sersion fodays Osadra sized powerplants Mire version too smaller engines THE ASTRO-HOG 54 54 Wingspan-iSO Sq In.19 Engines lS 35 Plan N Pattern 541 ROT $995 THE MIGHTY-HOG 94/rWingl375Sq In22Engin*ii 3 26 Plan N Pattern Set ROT 2 $2495 THE MINI-HOG 47 Wingspan 340 Sq 09 Engines 15 Plan N Pal fern Set ROT3 $695 Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Paris Lists Add $200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROcHURE Rn ahead crowd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets 1983 1984 Seed $100 ds refundable first order WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta Georgia 30328 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Emdersod IMAASheW Team .d requhed en shew asedef flew SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt Cut-Out Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wIre Temp Range 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse ordedeg RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Alington OH 45814 419365-5065 IT SURE 1Sf all-time best tying plane NOW PltETiIES11 Bill Wendts CESSNA AG Omple mods concert GIANT UGLY naufy Highly detailed fultsiue plans can alsit orcorrrpletelysccatchbuildtheAG beBer original S RIM Swohe Snrrw Iw eouw,w dIes FOR QUADRA OR LARGER ENGINES SIzE PLANS 104WSS25OOsp iCeld awider Add 65 Soho Tad SEND CI-IEOK SR U 0 TO LORCRA