Free Flight: Sport and Scale

FREE FLIGHT SPORT SCALE 111 CROSS SECTION It. TEETH SiDEOF KNIFE HACKSAW BLADE MASKING TAPE WRAP BiLL KRECEKS PROP- CPRVI N G FIG FF SCALE COLUMN TO SPLIT Well gang have some good news about get two FF Scale columnists price Ill alternating bimonthly column old modeling buddy Fernando Ramos did great FF Scale column Model Builder years Ill handling civil general Scale topics Fernando will handling military subjects mention advance youll know send pictures etc Fernandos address 19361 So Mesa Dr Villa Park CA 92667 will also turning Cottage Wings list over someone else end year maybe someone could you have computer willing put extra work help other modelers volunteer basis Flightmasters Celebrates 50 Years Flightmasters club hit big five-oh year planning big party includes annual Scale contest banquet near Disneyland Anaheim California November 30-December 1 Send selfaddressed stamped envelope SASE myself Fernando Ramos flyer event Come celebrate us enjoy beautiful Southern California flying weather Happiness Snug Nose Block times does loose nose block pop out ruin flight sloppy cancels out thrust adjustments have built common falls out drops down taking about foot slack rubber motor sure can kill nice glide amusing jumps out under power reinstalls itself upside down giving instant up thrust opposite side thrust Wheeee Aside sticking straight pin through fuselage nose block after winding youd surprised guys should know better resort jamming few layers match-cover cardstock might consider nifty little arrangement saw Bob Thompsons WACO SRE Flying Aces Club FAC Nats See Figure 1 consists little L-shaped rectangle soft-drink-can aluminum couple slivers rubber band between nose block provide snug fit 168 Model Aviation GL/ // ER SANDS THIN ALUMINUFA BOB THOMSONS NOSE BLOCK SNUGGER Rees Industries HiLine Dual Mini 6 motor easily flies 36- Tiny DT timer Wheels Wings weighs 7 gram will inch-span Scale model prop disengages impact run three minutes Its listed Cottage Wings guide Norm Jacky Peanut Replica Chambermaid new event combines semiscale appearance high performance Only Dami U 5 Hobby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OARF Wing SpAn 48 Lengtri 40 Weight 48 lbs- 5 7 lbs Item865B 0t5 II PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW ALL WOOD CONET SNL Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs ltem867 FIRE FLY ARF 10-15 20 GLOW INTI-IE DARK AFTER SUNSET SM-S Wing Span 48 Length 347 Wegh 22 he- 24 lbs Item #940 SKY BABY-L/ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weignt 3 3 lbs lteme8S4 SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25 35 2C TRAINER 5NL Wing Span 51 5 engtn 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Iteme8S2 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELODME flRflhIiQNJ 1-800-249-0544 mYICH INFORMATION 1-2014604544 OUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA MASTER CARD & DISCOVER CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 10 AM tO 7 PM FRIDAY 10AM TO RPM SATURDAYS 10AM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE S550 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX _ US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC December 1996 169 26-inch-span Lincoln APK-5 built Jane Schlosberg Scottsdale AZ Hurst Bowers plan Should real flier have good snapshot FF Scale model animal Enter Bill Warners photo contest See text JAGUAR 40/ARF 40PIPER CUB J-3/ARCSOPRANO-II/ARF 51 SPORTS 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST 40-60 SPORTS 8 PATTERN ALL TRIM PAINTED NO DECALSWing Span 54 Length 36$1A95WAGE CANS AMPASTEENOAS S Wing Span 48 Length 40Weight 3 SIbsWing Span 61 48 Weight 48 lbs 57 lbsItem 857-NWeight 48 ILv1B lteme865A What Good Electric Motor Today think miniature motor systems market good best have seen late Dave Rees HiLine Dual Mini 6 see photo Notice actually two motors held together frame drive common shaft via gears hack model flying prop pulling forward keeps gears engaged model hits something large gear rearward-moving prop shaft disengages saving motors being stopped under load overheating VL pioneered feature years ago still uses power-to-weight ratio Dual Mini-6 exceptional have seen 36-inch monoplanes featherweights fly quite well send SASE buck Rees Industries Box 11558 Goldsboro NC 27532 ask brochure Dave can also advise motor might best wing area intending haul around next model Modeling Knives Bob Isaacks gave nicest little utility knives Ive seen long time Tajima Auto-Lock LC 500 youll probably find hardware store rather model shop has nice feel big clunky knife butt comes off becomes little tool breaking off end scored blade favorite all-purpose knife orange-plastic-handled No 8 X-Acto flat highly-visible doesnt roll off table has reversible retracting blade sells less $2 second favorite knife patterned after demonstrated Bill Krecek Flightmasters meeting 30 years ago see Figure 2 made hacksaw blade thin flexible cutting edge teeth used edge well-hardened steel backing softer has some give wedge-shaped tapered cutting edge opposite side using side bench grinder wheelmake sure blade kept cool dipping often water changes color let get too hot will have lost its temper SWOOSHIEtm BAILS OUT Release scale-like Parachutistl real crowd pleaser lot funl Brilliant colorsl orange Fl pink yellow red white blue goldl Complete figure & release system $1895 eci pius $325 S/H Model AvIation Special White & Blue Red & Gold Combol $1 B95 325 S/HI SEND ORDER TODAY TO HOBBY HUT MANUFACTURING 2020 W 21st St N Suit #77 Wichita KS 67203-2107 Dept MAV send SASE brochure 170 Model Aviation Northwest -m Buy Today Fly Tomorrow R SUPERFAST LOW IDELIVERY PRICES IALWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY 3 Complete Product Lines ForPremium UltraSeal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearingsWe Have R/C CarsEcenePewer bearings engineered strength & durabilitythe Largest . .- extreme care grinding knife blade doesnt get away take off finger Grinding last three inches hacksaw blade will leave something hang onto preferably leather gloves Always wear eye protection final sharpening very shallow wedge shape done wet-or-dry abrasive paper flat surface drawing knife away sharp edge Cut off excess blade length wrap masking tape until have handle thats about inch thick excellent tool carving props feel superior anything similar available market Mine has reduced balsa block chips minor stropping length leather belt rubbed jewelers rouge oil year SAMS always thought SAMS stood Society Antique Modelers does also stands George Wallbridges St Albans Model Supply England worlds foremost mail-order model shops Dont worry too confusedpeople often see AMA decal car inquire whether am doctor motorcyclist Some Thoughts Rubber Motors Flying Aces recently went new formula 15% rubber-motor weight based weight model some mass-launch events airplanes just flying too long making retrieval between rounds difficult some older guys probably dont have problem being either younger generation having models routinely fly couple miles us something neighborhood 30% total model weight including motor will what shooting thing will notice start really building light models can increase length rubber motor up pitch diameter props some really long runs saw highlysuccessful model recently motor five times hook-to-rear peg length go 11/2 2 times distance start losing power Just gotta start simplicating adding lightness FAC Squadron List Corrections Please add DC Maxecuters Frank Rowsome 10904 Bellehaven Rd Damascus MD 20872 list published recently column Also please update Main Aero Clubs address George Benson 204 Benson Circle Mill Valley CA 94941 Dick Baxters Peanut Replica Event Dick Baxter Flightmasters has event combines simplicity semiscale appearance high performance No Calorie Profile Scale has held its own number years despite protests purists look stupid devotees Profile fire back quick fly like blazes look better Easy Bs Both sides have good points Baxters position box up fuselage profile enough cover up motor avoid unfinished look Profile models off side box fuselage can substitute round big advantage Peanut Replica Rules 12- 16-inch wingspan rubber power Airframe must 3-D Specifically motor must inside Major markings control surfaces must represented least top surfaces wing horizontal tail both sides fuselage vertical tall Single-surface covering OK encouraged Flying surfaces can have flat-plate airfoil fuselage cross-section can slab-sided shape modeler wishes Normal Peanuts DimeScale models eligible Only profiles excluded contestant must identify full-scale aircraft modeled half other contestants must agree indeed recognizable airplane rule applied after judging dont lose airplane Photos drawings advised validate obscure aircraft Secret balloting allowed Most fresh things modeling go through fairly predictable life cycle Most Turn great idea cash could worth $5000 PARUNHS FOR PROGRFSS new cash award program funded RADIo CONTROL HOnBY TRADE ASSOCIATION RCHTA help identify unique revolutionary prod ucts ideas will benefit fellow R/C modelers nationwide contest open individuals grand prize award $5000 will given best idea year chosen four periodic winners will receive $500 award official kickoff PAnThERs FOR PROGRESS will made October 18th during 1996 National Model Hobby Show Chicago first grand prize winner will receive check $5000 person during 1997 National Model Hobby Show Periodic grand prize winners names will published R/C magazines Get peer recognition Help others have fun lust maybe win lot money process Enter ideas today Enter often like Got idea Use information below call write fax orE-mall RCHTA office official entry form rules Phone Fax E-mail Address 847 526-1222 847 526-9987 rchta@lndcom RCHTA 560 Bonner Road Wauconda IL 60084 IKUUNUNI RADOCONTROL 001ST TRADE ASSOCATON products/ideas submitted will become part public domain See official entry form complete details roles contest December 1996 171 PRECISION FIB ERGS Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9am -6pm Dept 3 EDT V6A 2805 BIg Bend Dr ville TN 37803 new events either get unnecessarily complicated tend homogenize look-alikes Towline gliders once looked like real sailpianes rather wing stab tied together pencil semiscale Control Line Stunt models RC trainers may have some personality back dim history categories Peanut Scale has barely survived urge masses build Fikes Lacey M-lOs just because win contests ultimate death knell fresh fun event inclusion AMA Competition Regulations Remember book said have scale ruler Peanut Scale model get judged highly successful Flying Aces rules encourage diversity awarding bonus points weird airplanes can discouraging people begin think Only multiengine canard seaplanes have chance winning bother suggest club jump Peanut Replica still has its innocence Cottage Wings Resource Guide dollar bill self-addressed legal-sized envelope 55 cents postage Ill send latest updated copy annotated resource list suppliers plans sources clubs information sources use FF Scale modelers non-profit deal help keep up what available can get give clue its useful Sample listing WHEELS AND WINGS 1908-C Tice Valley Bl #221 Walnut Creek CA 94595 510 937-8063 Bob Munson has couple little DT timers weigh 7 gram would ideal small FF Scale models Professionally made devices named Button can run up six minutes use internal viscous substance resistance $18 plus $1 postage have static tested works great Free Flight Animals Photo Contest Back younger days editing Model Builder Bill Northrop made fun certain RC magazine always put gorgeous young ladies posing mediocre airplanes coverhe put dog alongside model MB cover Although have Model Aviation cover disposal am running contest best snapshot Free Flight Scale model animal Photos will judged originality depth field photos become property myself will returned unless SASE enclosed Winners will receive prizes selected goodies manufacturers arrive desk review best submissions will published column decision judges cat will final Send snapshot address column heading January 1 1997 See ya field Model Aviation

FREE FLIGHT SPORT SCALE 111 CROSS SECTION It. TEETH SiDEOF KNIFE HACKSAW BLADE MASKING TAPE WRAP BiLL KRECEKS PROP- CPRVI N G FIG FF SCALE COLUMN TO SPLIT Well gang have some good news about get two FF Scale columnists price Ill alternating bimonthly column old modeling buddy Fernando Ramos did great FF Scale column Model Builder years Ill handling civil general Scale topics Fernando will handling military subjects mention advance youll know send pictures etc Fernandos address 19361 So Mesa Dr Villa Park CA 92667 will also turning Cottage Wings list over someone else end year maybe someone could you have computer willing put extra work help other modelers volunteer basis Flightmasters Celebrates 50 Years Flightmasters club hit big five-oh year planning big party includes annual Scale contest banquet near Disneyland Anaheim California November 30-December 1 Send selfaddressed stamped envelope SASE myself Fernando Ramos flyer event Come celebrate us enjoy beautiful Southern California flying weather Happiness Snug Nose Block times does loose nose block pop out ruin flight sloppy cancels out thrust adjustments have built common falls out drops down taking about foot slack rubber motor sure can kill nice glide amusing jumps out under power reinstalls itself upside down giving instant up thrust opposite side thrust Wheeee Aside sticking straight pin through fuselage nose block after winding youd surprised guys should know better resort jamming few layers match-cover cardstock might consider nifty little arrangement saw Bob Thompsons WACO SRE Flying Aces Club FAC Nats See Figure 1 consists little L-shaped rectangle soft-drink-can aluminum couple slivers rubber band between nose block provide snug fit 168 Model Aviation GL/ // ER SANDS THIN ALUMINUFA BOB THOMSONS NOSE BLOCK SNUGGER Rees Industries HiLine Dual Mini 6 motor easily flies 36- Tiny DT timer Wheels Wings weighs 7 gram will inch-span Scale model prop disengages impact run three minutes Its listed Cottage Wings guide Norm Jacky Peanut Replica Chambermaid new event combines semiscale appearance high performance Only Dami U 5 Hobby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OARF Wing SpAn 48 Lengtri 40 Weight 48 lbs- 5 7 lbs Item865B 0t5 II PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW ALL WOOD CONET SNL Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs ltem867 FIRE FLY ARF 10-15 20 GLOW INTI-IE DARK AFTER SUNSET SM-S Wing Span 48 Length 347 Wegh 22 he- 24 lbs Item #940 SKY BABY-L/ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weignt 3 3 lbs lteme8S4 SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25 35 2C TRAINER 5NL Wing Span 51 5 engtn 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Iteme8S2 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELODME flRflhIiQNJ 1-800-249-0544 mYICH INFORMATION 1-2014604544 OUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA MASTER CARD & DISCOVER CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 10 AM tO 7 PM FRIDAY 10AM TO RPM SATURDAYS 10AM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE S550 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX _ US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC December 1996 169 26-inch-span Lincoln APK-5 built Jane Schlosberg Scottsdale AZ Hurst Bowers plan Should real flier have good snapshot FF Scale model animal Enter Bill Warners photo contest See text JAGUAR 40/ARF 40PIPER CUB J-3/ARCSOPRANO-II/ARF 51 SPORTS 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST 40-60 SPORTS 8 PATTERN ALL TRIM PAINTED NO DECALSWing Span 54 Length 36$1A95WAGE CANS AMPASTEENOAS S Wing Span 48 Length 40Weight 3 SIbsWing Span 61 48 Weight 48 lbs 57 lbsItem 857-NWeight 48 ILv1B lteme865A What Good Electric Motor Today think miniature motor systems market good best have seen late Dave Rees HiLine Dual Mini 6 see photo Notice actually two motors held together frame drive common shaft via gears hack model flying prop pulling forward keeps gears engaged model hits something large gear rearward-moving prop shaft disengages saving motors being stopped under load overheating VL pioneered feature years ago still uses power-to-weight ratio Dual Mini-6 exceptional have seen 36-inch monoplanes featherweights fly quite well send SASE buck Rees Industries Box 11558 Goldsboro NC 27532 ask brochure Dave can also advise motor might best wing area intending haul around next model Modeling Knives Bob Isaacks gave nicest little utility knives Ive seen long time Tajima Auto-Lock LC 500 youll probably find hardware store rather model shop has nice feel big clunky knife butt comes off becomes little tool breaking off end scored blade favorite all-purpose knife orange-plastic-handled No 8 X-Acto flat highly-visible doesnt roll off table has reversible retracting blade sells less $2 second favorite knife patterned after demonstrated Bill Krecek Flightmasters meeting 30 years ago see Figure 2 made hacksaw blade thin flexible cutting edge teeth used edge well-hardened steel backing softer has some give wedge-shaped tapered cutting edge opposite side using side bench grinder wheelmake sure blade kept cool dipping often water changes color let get too hot will have lost its temper SWOOSHIEtm BAILS OUT Release scale-like Parachutistl real crowd pleaser lot funl Brilliant colorsl orange Fl pink yellow red white blue goldl Complete figure & release system $1895 eci pius $325 S/H Model AvIation Special White & Blue Red & Gold Combol $1 B95 325 S/HI SEND ORDER TODAY TO HOBBY HUT MANUFACTURING 2020 W 21st St N Suit #77 Wichita KS 67203-2107 Dept MAV send SASE brochure 170 Model Aviation Northwest -m Buy Today Fly Tomorrow R SUPERFAST LOW IDELIVERY PRICES IALWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY 3 Complete Product Lines ForPremium UltraSeal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearingsWe Have R/C CarsEcenePewer bearings engineered strength & durabilitythe Largest . .- extreme care grinding knife blade doesnt get away take off finger Grinding last three inches hacksaw blade will leave something hang onto preferably leather gloves Always wear eye protection final sharpening very shallow wedge shape done wet-or-dry abrasive paper flat surface drawing knife away sharp edge Cut off excess blade length wrap masking tape until have handle thats about inch thick excellent tool carving props feel superior anything similar available market Mine has reduced balsa block chips minor stropping length leather belt rubbed jewelers rouge oil year SAMS always thought SAMS stood Society Antique Modelers does also stands George Wallbridges St Albans Model Supply England worlds foremost mail-order model shops Dont worry too confusedpeople often see AMA decal car inquire whether am doctor motorcyclist Some Thoughts Rubber Motors Flying Aces recently went new formula 15% rubber-motor weight based weight model some mass-launch events airplanes just flying too long making retrieval between rounds difficult some older guys probably dont have problem being either younger generation having models routinely fly couple miles us something neighborhood 30% total model weight including motor will what shooting thing will notice start really building light models can increase length rubber motor up pitch diameter props some really long runs saw highlysuccessful model recently motor five times hook-to-rear peg length go 11/2 2 times distance start losing power Just gotta start simplicating adding lightness FAC Squadron List Corrections Please add DC Maxecuters Frank Rowsome 10904 Bellehaven Rd Damascus MD 20872 list published recently column Also please update Main Aero Clubs address George Benson 204 Benson Circle Mill Valley CA 94941 Dick Baxters Peanut Replica Event Dick Baxter Flightmasters has event combines simplicity semiscale appearance high performance No Calorie Profile Scale has held its own number years despite protests purists look stupid devotees Profile fire back quick fly like blazes look better Easy Bs Both sides have good points Baxters position box up fuselage profile enough cover up motor avoid unfinished look Profile models off side box fuselage can substitute round big advantage Peanut Replica Rules 12- 16-inch wingspan rubber power Airframe must 3-D Specifically motor must inside Major markings control surfaces must represented least top surfaces wing horizontal tail both sides fuselage vertical tall Single-surface covering OK encouraged Flying surfaces can have flat-plate airfoil fuselage cross-section can slab-sided shape modeler wishes Normal Peanuts DimeScale models eligible Only profiles excluded contestant must identify full-scale aircraft modeled half other contestants must agree indeed recognizable airplane rule applied after judging dont lose airplane Photos drawings advised validate obscure aircraft Secret balloting allowed Most fresh things modeling go through fairly predictable life cycle Most Turn great idea cash could worth $5000 PARUNHS FOR PROGRFSS new cash award program funded RADIo CONTROL HOnBY TRADE ASSOCIATION RCHTA help identify unique revolutionary prod ucts ideas will benefit fellow R/C modelers nationwide contest open individuals grand prize award $5000 will given best idea year chosen four periodic winners will receive $500 award official kickoff PAnThERs FOR PROGRESS will made October 18th during 1996 National Model Hobby Show Chicago first grand prize winner will receive check $5000 person during 1997 National Model Hobby Show Periodic grand prize winners names will published R/C magazines Get peer recognition Help others have fun lust maybe win lot money process Enter ideas today Enter often like Got idea Use information below call write fax orE-mall RCHTA office official entry form rules Phone Fax E-mail Address 847 526-1222 847 526-9987 rchta@lndcom RCHTA 560 Bonner Road Wauconda IL 60084 IKUUNUNI RADOCONTROL 001ST TRADE ASSOCATON products/ideas submitted will become part public domain See official entry form complete details roles contest December 1996 171 PRECISION FIB ERGS Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9am -6pm Dept 3 EDT V6A 2805 BIg Bend Dr ville TN 37803 new events either get unnecessarily complicated tend homogenize look-alikes Towline gliders once looked like real sailpianes rather wing stab tied together pencil semiscale Control Line Stunt models RC trainers may have some personality back dim history categories Peanut Scale has barely survived urge masses build Fikes Lacey M-lOs just because win contests ultimate death knell fresh fun event inclusion AMA Competition Regulations Remember book said have scale ruler Peanut Scale model get judged highly successful Flying Aces rules encourage diversity awarding bonus points weird airplanes can discouraging people begin think Only multiengine canard seaplanes have chance winning bother suggest club jump Peanut Replica still has its innocence Cottage Wings Resource Guide dollar bill self-addressed legal-sized envelope 55 cents postage Ill send latest updated copy annotated resource list suppliers plans sources clubs information sources use FF Scale modelers non-profit deal help keep up what available can get give clue its useful Sample listing WHEELS AND WINGS 1908-C Tice Valley Bl #221 Walnut Creek CA 94595 510 937-8063 Bob Munson has couple little DT timers weigh 7 gram would ideal small FF Scale models Professionally made devices named Button can run up six minutes use internal viscous substance resistance $18 plus $1 postage have static tested works great Free Flight Animals Photo Contest Back younger days editing Model Builder Bill Northrop made fun certain RC magazine always put gorgeous young ladies posing mediocre airplanes coverhe put dog alongside model MB cover Although have Model Aviation cover disposal am running contest best snapshot Free Flight Scale model animal Photos will judged originality depth field photos become property myself will returned unless SASE enclosed Winners will receive prizes selected goodies manufacturers arrive desk review best submissions will published column decision judges cat will final Send snapshot address column heading January 1 1997 See ya field Model Aviation