Bill Effinger designs literally fly themselves hands-off performance Learn relaxed thrill flying RIC lying backi building WE Plan N Pattern Sets save much 50% over ACEI RULER 40 comparable kits 40 Wing 049 090 Engines RCFF-11 ACEJRULER 14 15 36 Engines ACEIRULER H IRCFF-9 *22951IRCFF-8 61 94 Wing 78 26 Engines Fastest Climbing FF Ever SKY BUGGY 32 32 Wings 049 120 Engines RCFF-14 SKYBUGGY42IRCFF-12 *12951 42 Wings 29 65 Engines SKY BUGGY74 lRCFF10 $1995 74 Wings 78 260 Engines Amphibious FlyingThe Best Two Worlds SEA KITTEN 51 Wing 049 120 Engines RCFF-16 SEA CAT IRCFF-13 5 68 Wing iSto 40 Engines ~ SEA LION IRCFF-15 51 102 Wing 78 26 Engines Based Henry Struck original Best 1 Stunt Trainers Can Fiy Themselves MINI HOG 48 48 Wing 049 120 Engines RCT-3 ASTRO HOG H IRCT-1 1 54 Wing 15 40 Engines MIGHTY HOG H IRCT-2 51 94 Wing 78 260 Engines Friendly Giant SUPER BUCCANEER88IRCFF-1 51 86 Wing 35 78 Engines Small VersIon SUPER BUCCANEER68 66 Wing lSto 29 Engines RCFF-4 5 Easy-to-Build Clip-Wing High Climber BUCCANEER STANDARD 66 Wing 35 60 Engines RCFF-5 Classic Beauty SNOW WHITE 68 68 Wing 19 40 Engino RCFF-7 5 Soaring Beauty CUSTOM CAVALIER 78 78 Wing 12 35 Engines RCFF-6 6 2-Meter Powered Soarer Best SINBAD 78 78 Wing 049 120 Engines RCG-1 The Original AMA F/F Trainer Great Eiectric-Power too SUPER BRIGADIER 44 44 Wing 03 09 Engines RCFF-3 SUPER BRIGADIER 68 IRCFF-2 1 66 Wing 15 40 Engines Bill Effinger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plans sub-assemblies detailed parts list Add *200 mailing tube Send arochure Free Flight & Scale lans including Giant Scale Send $1 00 its refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES P 0 Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Simitars Answer Call Thanks printing Gordon Stahls Call Simitars letter January 1988 issue good find out someone has tak en initiative organize club Mil waukee Simitar Squadron us Simitar fans have contacted Gor don now have new midwest friend exchange photos ideas pertaining 21 st-century Simitar aircraft talking about putting out Simitar Quarterly newsletter spread good news about total-performance advan tage Simitar design built flew first Simitar about three years ago Evans/Winter Slow Mo tion tail-dragger have since built about dozen Simitars myselfand helped least half dozen others Continued page 10 dead4 $1400U m U battery U U pack. I .a dead $30000 airplane prevent this. Voitmaster sophisucated precision voltmeter acCUrate expensive laboratoty unit can confident readings gives Erue Unique features include -Four voltage ranges -Load Engage switch important determining cell condition -Load Status swiECh two different loads 200 ma 500 ma $2795 $3795 r Check irstlf must order handling Complete catalog $200 I I 116 W 19th St POSes 5E1CU Higginaville Mo 64037 Phese 816 584-7121 8 Model Aviation etlers o rh ditor letters will carefully considered general Interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dii Reston VA 22090 26K18 Voltmaster Kit 26K18C •••••....u. U 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfpnces subject change wthout notice See aealer first available order direct Call LZJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 PlC Video Tape ~FU Vol 1 Basics 115 minutes total running time Only $1795 tax & shipping mci VISA arid M/C orders call 415 967-5134 .great educational value recommuenckd clubs hobbj shop OttiflrS. Model AviatIon Nov 1987 Penn International Chemicals 943 Steirlin Rd iew CA 3 think guys flying field fi nally getting used seeing aircraft out horizontal stabilizer Still often dont notice its missing until craft air borne Occasionally still encounter guy whos sport umpteen years cant help offer word knowledge about efficiency tailless aircraft course hes never built flown nevertheless knows about Funny Truly building flying Simitar lieving would appreciate printing address may establish contact other Simitar pilots around country Michael Tyler 5226 W Acapulco Ln Glendale AZ 85306 Michael sent pictures three Simi tars show top bot tom Simitar Slow Motion K&B Sport ster 20 Customized Simitar Slow Motion OS 25 Simitar Shooter K&B 40 Thing Leads Another found object lesson January 1988 Model Aviation should concern anyone reads items immed iate interest feature Glow Plug Heater wasnt something expected use near future read anyway pro cess saw kind installation would work well ignition cutoff spark setupusing normal-on microswitch servo switches off low throttle trim operated kind use critical glow heater because servo has switch current off leaving position until ignition switched off manually external switch generally known two-cycle en gine run spark ignition gasolinebased fuel has about half fuel consump tion glow plug operation gas fuel costs about half much straight glow fuel total fuel cost about quar ter running similar glow engine Eric Glutton Tullahoma TN Gottcba read much interest December 1987 Letters Editor especially entitled Anything Really New letter written noted design er LF Randolph expresses surprise another designers failure credit sources previous efforts particular design believe model designer should list sources known just authors other fields scientists etc Lets face Most us modify rudder shapes move wing location down up call new Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation V 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 design Maybe time professional enough begin giving due credit especial ly us relish having de signs published Mr Randolphs early offering Pas key recent Frisskey January 1988 Flying Models both preceded Dean Swifts King Foo January 1975 Mod el Airplane News wing section heart design practically identical Coincidence Maybe considera tion sources would have classy touch Darrell Bobzin W Des Moines IA Youre Welcome October 27 tribute Buddy Rogers star 1927 Academy Award-winning film Wings great success due large part beautiful models Col Hurst Bowers Academy graciously loaned us exhibit favorable comments quiries about Academy including Mr Rogers asked extend personal thanks add own feel ings gratitude both Col Bowers Mr Geoffrey Styles helped loan arrangements also want express admiration important effort pre serve models being undertaken organization Robert Saudek Library Congress Washington DC Dead End Thanks coverage Hangar #13s 52nd Reunion last September As rebuilder 1934 8-ft gas job now display AMA Museum Reston Im very concerned about what perceive coming dead end model aviation Recently original club advisor Con nie Hansen sent packet old model plans memorabilia importantly original lectures delivered club members topics ranged model building techniques aerodynamics flying practices circa 1930-1937 read re-read old Hangar #13 lectures lay up fit fuselage glue joints apply tissue carve prop etc Combined other lectures plotting airfoils mo ment arms CG location CP travel stabil ity plotting areas Remember pitched kids 11 maybe 14 15 years old learned built models flew Ive told wont work day recently privilege talk about model planes young Scout troop over age 11 Before session drew up own plans simple 15-in -span single-stick ROG built As started talking about forces Continued page 127 12 Model Aviation THE RIC HOBBY ADVERTISER INUCING! new classified ad publication dedicated entirely radio control enthusiast seeking buy sell trade equipment accessories services Low advertising rates Brings seller buyer directly together Number source new snd used 10/C model equipment supplies No other publication will bring results need classified advertising like SPECIAL CHARTER RATE SAVE 33% ocr Sega jar SoSseription Price 12 issues $1000 YOU SAVE $500 offer enpires April 30th act NOW SUBSCRIBE TODAY Start locating good deals youve looking AD RATES 1st 15 words$325we bdl additional wsrd Name & AddressFREE Ad deadline codymonth Please clearly print type ads andlor subscription requests send along cash check money order R/C Hobby Advertiser 11203 Ridgewood Drive Battle Creek MI 49017 THE NFFS National Free Flight Society AMA-affiliated nonprofit organization purpose preserve enhance promote sport hobby Free Flight model aviation its forms has declared issue its newsletter Digest since its inception Sixties no other time recent months has organization taken larger re sponsibility attempting mold secure future organized Free Flight competition domestic level Free Flight synonymous competition turn encompasses large spectrum Free Flight categories like associate categories large track-and-field meet lots running racing throwing multitude events pius fun satisfac tion both participate content observe often asked wish thing answers may sift down outlet personal creativity inner desire excel enjoyment fellowship derived associating others hold similar interests Should current member NFFS wish current mem bership about expire remedy send $15 NFFS Sal Fruciano 6146 East Cactus Wren Road Scottsdale AZ 85253 age 18 under can hop merry-go-round $750 fee Should renewing nual membership may have noted ad dress new NFFS has just announced change responsibility helm mem bership roster Sal Fruciano replacing Don Hughes capacity Don previously volunteered serve two years hung five service maintaining smooth membership operation years appreciated Good luck Don future endeavors hearty welcome aboard volun teer Sal Fruciano new year popped off formal nouncement AMA NFFS will cospon sor worlds largest Indoor model airplane competition Mini-Dome East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN May 28 through June 4 1988 first three days May 28-30 will hold activities FAI Class FiD World Championships followed US Indoor Championships running May 31 through June 4which include 27 events details send large SASE NFFS President AJ Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005then get door armada readied extravaganza will need qualified timers helpers produce successful show wish aid cause manner requested no tify Tony probable availability Also represent company club or ganization individual de sires sponsor event events underwrit ing cost awards should notify Tony well should fine pic nic Astroturf hope will attend Worth mentioning again First Annual NFFS Nostalgia Gas Championships held July 19-20 1988 conjunction 1988 SAM Society Antique Modelers Champs Six events will flown over two days A C Gas Tuesday July 19 1/2A B new Ignition Class Wednesday July 20 details entry forms send large SASE 39C stamps Moe Whittemore NFFS NosGas Champs Contest Director RR #1 Box 296 New Palestine IN 46163 foregoing examples NFFS work support Free Flight gunfighters 58 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Andeison IN 46011 Another shot Dave Platts marvelous Unlimited Mulvihill Exile Previous questions December 1987 issue its size application have answers see column rare engines gathering dust shelves engine collectors helmeted Warren Weisenbach won O-T event October 87 CIA meet Wright Field RB Special Alert Its powerful engine 7 ,oedbeowtoo4ago-50Set$0eAneeded yoo hoShy shop o oder direot Add $200 thppog sod honddng no gotored ___ Fults Tool ng PC Box 95 Champaign IL 61820 50F17 00p50, 500 6000 000 50 000 Letters Editor Continued page 12 school gym flew few other rubberpowered models wall crashes kids ate up asked answered some great questions fun contrast fellow builder exhibited some handsome display models stated kits might cost $200 countered could built 25C point Model Aviation endlessly shows grizzled members Im expensive models high-tech beyond belief bemoaning lack flying space Kids dont need An empty playground ball park cow pasture fine kids first model finger wound flies 75 ft hes achieved next model flies min ute hes thrilled some learn plot Clark-Y RAF-32 airfoil design own its thousand times better unwrapping kit Isnt time big old boys started reviving real model buildingor dont know plot airfoil CP travel either EF Lindsley Delafield WI Finder Lost Models Recently lost RC model heavily wooded area overgrown bushes WORLD CLASS Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog though knew approximate location could found Finally went back location transmitter kept working control arms until heard faint squeak models control surfaces point follow squeak re trieve airplane FA Irani MD Front Royal VA Thanks Dr Irani sharing infor mation also artistic talent ex pect coordinated closely oth er fliers transmitting successful search effort avoid possi bility frequency conflict Hes Grateful Although Im exactly newcomer model aviation things actually new because have out gas modeling 50 years trying re-enter modeling age glow plugs new engines ran several problems new engine trying break oaly gave couple runs quit re placed three plugs no avail wrote problem K&B Manufacturing asked send plugs test ed plugs found good did K&B President John Brod c1ueQS AA Learn pros Top Flite details clear easy-to-follow full-color close up action Wings Fuselage Trims Color-on-color Designs Hinging Basic through advanced heat gun iron usage techniques tape approximately 1 hour MONOKOIE Basics Wings Tail Sections Fuselages Hinging Color Schemes Trimming MONOKOTE Il Advanced Color Schemes Designs Wing Tips Multi-Color Combos MORE MONOKOIK III Airframe Prep Advanced Wing Tips Hinging Color-on-Color Graphics Painting MORE MONOKOTE IV Wing Tips Canopy Covering Advanced Graphics Striping Car Bodies MORE MONOKOTI V Detailing Chrome Scale Tips Concave Surfaces Fragile Wing Tips MORE GREAT FOR CLUB MEETINGSI RENT OR BUY $3995 $20 Refund per tape Rentals returned undamaged within 30 days Please specify II Ill IV orV order SPECIAL PURCHASE ONlY COMBO OFFER Combination 2-hour long tapes Specify & II Ill & IV Only $65 Save $1490 Sorry no rentals available Combo tapes Send check MO Name Full Address choice VHS BETA format TOP RITE MODELS INC r Monokote Video Course 2635 S Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60616 April 1988 127 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS 4ff pM Made USA BARSTOCK Retail Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-1 50-B. 1-1/2$1395. 058 oz TT-1 75-B . 1-3/41495 095 oz TT-200-B .21595. 100 TT-225-B 41895. 155 TT-226-B 4 FAll1895. 145 -2B. 2-1/21895. 188 TT-251-B 2 FAll2095. 166 oz TT-275-B. 2-3/42295 215 TT-276-B. 2-3/4 FAll2495 200 TT-300-B 32695 258 os TT-301-B 3 FAIl2895 247 oz TT-325-B 43695. 340 az 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Nate 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner PROP NuT AflAPTOR Retell Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-140-A. 1/4-28$495 061 TT-147-A 1/4-28/7mm 495 061 oz TT-610-A mm495. 063az TT-710-A mm495. 082os fl-51 6-A 5/16-24495. 076 fl-810-A mm495. 076oz TT-825-A. 8 xl 25mm.. 495. 075 os TT-375-A. 3/8-24595 Os lT-125-A l2Smm. 595. 1lSos 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 FOAM WING CORES SEND 150 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG u.umuummmuinuummuuuuuuuuuua U FU U U PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR R/C AIRCRAFt OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS U IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VERK SO IF FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL ORI I IU ___________________________ ii U U U U U IUUEEEEEUUUEEUUUUUUUUUUUEUUUUUUUUEUEEUEUI WYiV MF6 WING MFG PO BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 beck suggest two D-cells would give few spurts amperage poop out also phoned explain problemand backed up sending Eveready 15-volt battery couldnt obtain elsewhere battery hard find can bet sent letter Union Carbide Corp ask no #1S6 1-volt batteries hobby shopsand no advertis ing modeling magazines Its item surely need second problem Cox Black Widow 049 Murphy claimed screw just vanished held backplate fuel tank en gine No magnet could find sent Cox Hobbies letter requesting screw Black Widow 049 enclosed $100 cash Several weeks later received current catalog price list packet screws parts 049 overhaul kit retailing $105 No payment due Golly old veterans heart goes out two American manufacturers gratitude help gave freely Lee Hoffman Banning CA two firms representative aeromodeling field really strive high level customer satisfac tion Maybe thats because run modelers modelers us con sumers really quite lucky know have quality things can pur chase make modeling easier and/or enjoyable Sportwagon/Mathews Continued page 30 ply blank slot mark oufline pencil Cut out epoxy place install grabber time Carve sand leading edge tips trailing edge contour Although Cal covered leading edge 2 sheeting obvious reasons doesnt suit present purposes Fuselage Standard box-type construction employed frame built over other using scraps masking tape prevent sticking substituted mod ern radial mount breakaway engine beams prototype Its good idea assemble form ers bulkheads fuselage frames curing Again use carbon paper build jig frames #3 #4 directly over drawings Remove frames pop apart using table knife Sand bevel tail posts place right frame over drawing Trial fit adjust formers necessary fit snugly frame tach CyA making sure right angles planes Install left frame onto formers checking alignment triangle etc prefer leave box building sur face jacking up tail post exactly one-half fuselage width Glue left frame place cut crosspieces pairs using top view guide An alternative method would involve re moving box setting directly over top view constructing either case sure tail post center midline stab seat level Bend landing gear over drawing using large vise-grip pliers bench vise cutoff wheel also useful attempt rebend mistake just toss start over unit held #3 nylon clips Its wise predrill #3 before installing gear Attach bottom formers stringers Moisten top sheeting ammonia water pull down over firewall former side stringers taper rear filler strips around win dows taper up wing seat CyA 1/64 ply window frames stringer filler strips Sheet plastic windows will attached inside frames after fuselage has covered makes very neat easily installed window treatment Attach wing saddle fillers dowel five-minute epoxy Make sure dowel center runs level along both planes Joining wing fuselage Hold 128 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/04
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 58, 127, 128
Bill Effinger designs literally fly themselves hands-off performance Learn relaxed thrill flying RIC lying backi building WE Plan N Pattern Sets save much 50% over ACEI RULER 40 comparable kits 40 Wing 049 090 Engines RCFF-11 ACEJRULER 14 15 36 Engines ACEIRULER H IRCFF-9 *22951IRCFF-8 61 94 Wing 78 26 Engines Fastest Climbing FF Ever SKY BUGGY 32 32 Wings 049 120 Engines RCFF-14 SKYBUGGY42IRCFF-12 *12951 42 Wings 29 65 Engines SKY BUGGY74 lRCFF10 $1995 74 Wings 78 260 Engines Amphibious FlyingThe Best Two Worlds SEA KITTEN 51 Wing 049 120 Engines RCFF-16 SEA CAT IRCFF-13 5 68 Wing iSto 40 Engines ~ SEA LION IRCFF-15 51 102 Wing 78 26 Engines Based Henry Struck original Best 1 Stunt Trainers Can Fiy Themselves MINI HOG 48 48 Wing 049 120 Engines RCT-3 ASTRO HOG H IRCT-1 1 54 Wing 15 40 Engines MIGHTY HOG H IRCT-2 51 94 Wing 78 260 Engines Friendly Giant SUPER BUCCANEER88IRCFF-1 51 86 Wing 35 78 Engines Small VersIon SUPER BUCCANEER68 66 Wing lSto 29 Engines RCFF-4 5 Easy-to-Build Clip-Wing High Climber BUCCANEER STANDARD 66 Wing 35 60 Engines RCFF-5 Classic Beauty SNOW WHITE 68 68 Wing 19 40 Engino RCFF-7 5 Soaring Beauty CUSTOM CAVALIER 78 78 Wing 12 35 Engines RCFF-6 6 2-Meter Powered Soarer Best SINBAD 78 78 Wing 049 120 Engines RCG-1 The Original AMA F/F Trainer Great Eiectric-Power too SUPER BRIGADIER 44 44 Wing 03 09 Engines RCFF-3 SUPER BRIGADIER 68 IRCFF-2 1 66 Wing 15 40 Engines Bill Effinger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plans sub-assemblies detailed parts list Add *200 mailing tube Send arochure Free Flight & Scale lans including Giant Scale Send $1 00 its refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES P 0 Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Simitars Answer Call Thanks printing Gordon Stahls Call Simitars letter January 1988 issue good find out someone has tak en initiative organize club Mil waukee Simitar Squadron us Simitar fans have contacted Gor don now have new midwest friend exchange photos ideas pertaining 21 st-century Simitar aircraft talking about putting out Simitar Quarterly newsletter spread good news about total-performance advan tage Simitar design built flew first Simitar about three years ago Evans/Winter Slow Mo tion tail-dragger have since built about dozen Simitars myselfand helped least half dozen others Continued page 10 dead4 $1400U m U battery U U pack. I .a dead $30000 airplane prevent this. Voitmaster sophisucated precision voltmeter acCUrate expensive laboratoty unit can confident readings gives Erue Unique features include -Four voltage ranges -Load Engage switch important determining cell condition -Load Status swiECh two different loads 200 ma 500 ma $2795 $3795 r Check irstlf must order handling Complete catalog $200 I I 116 W 19th St POSes 5E1CU Higginaville Mo 64037 Phese 816 584-7121 8 Model Aviation etlers o rh ditor letters will carefully considered general Interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dii Reston VA 22090 26K18 Voltmaster Kit 26K18C •••••....u. U 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfpnces subject change wthout notice See aealer first available order direct Call LZJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 PlC Video Tape ~FU Vol 1 Basics 115 minutes total running time Only $1795 tax & shipping mci VISA arid M/C orders call 415 967-5134 .great educational value recommuenckd clubs hobbj shop OttiflrS. Model AviatIon Nov 1987 Penn International Chemicals 943 Steirlin Rd iew CA 3 think guys flying field fi nally getting used seeing aircraft out horizontal stabilizer Still often dont notice its missing until craft air borne Occasionally still encounter guy whos sport umpteen years cant help offer word knowledge about efficiency tailless aircraft course hes never built flown nevertheless knows about Funny Truly building flying Simitar lieving would appreciate printing address may establish contact other Simitar pilots around country Michael Tyler 5226 W Acapulco Ln Glendale AZ 85306 Michael sent pictures three Simi tars show top bot tom Simitar Slow Motion K&B Sport ster 20 Customized Simitar Slow Motion OS 25 Simitar Shooter K&B 40 Thing Leads Another found object lesson January 1988 Model Aviation should concern anyone reads items immed iate interest feature Glow Plug Heater wasnt something expected use near future read anyway pro cess saw kind installation would work well ignition cutoff spark setupusing normal-on microswitch servo switches off low throttle trim operated kind use critical glow heater because servo has switch current off leaving position until ignition switched off manually external switch generally known two-cycle en gine run spark ignition gasolinebased fuel has about half fuel consump tion glow plug operation gas fuel costs about half much straight glow fuel total fuel cost about quar ter running similar glow engine Eric Glutton Tullahoma TN Gottcba read much interest December 1987 Letters Editor especially entitled Anything Really New letter written noted design er LF Randolph expresses surprise another designers failure credit sources previous efforts particular design believe model designer should list sources known just authors other fields scientists etc Lets face Most us modify rudder shapes move wing location down up call new Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation V 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 design Maybe time professional enough begin giving due credit especial ly us relish having de signs published Mr Randolphs early offering Pas key recent Frisskey January 1988 Flying Models both preceded Dean Swifts King Foo January 1975 Mod el Airplane News wing section heart design practically identical Coincidence Maybe considera tion sources would have classy touch Darrell Bobzin W Des Moines IA Youre Welcome October 27 tribute Buddy Rogers star 1927 Academy Award-winning film Wings great success due large part beautiful models Col Hurst Bowers Academy graciously loaned us exhibit favorable comments quiries about Academy including Mr Rogers asked extend personal thanks add own feel ings gratitude both Col Bowers Mr Geoffrey Styles helped loan arrangements also want express admiration important effort pre serve models being undertaken organization Robert Saudek Library Congress Washington DC Dead End Thanks coverage Hangar #13s 52nd Reunion last September As rebuilder 1934 8-ft gas job now display AMA Museum Reston Im very concerned about what perceive coming dead end model aviation Recently original club advisor Con nie Hansen sent packet old model plans memorabilia importantly original lectures delivered club members topics ranged model building techniques aerodynamics flying practices circa 1930-1937 read re-read old Hangar #13 lectures lay up fit fuselage glue joints apply tissue carve prop etc Combined other lectures plotting airfoils mo ment arms CG location CP travel stabil ity plotting areas Remember pitched kids 11 maybe 14 15 years old learned built models flew Ive told wont work day recently privilege talk about model planes young Scout troop over age 11 Before session drew up own plans simple 15-in -span single-stick ROG built As started talking about forces Continued page 127 12 Model Aviation THE RIC HOBBY ADVERTISER INUCING! new classified ad publication dedicated entirely radio control enthusiast seeking buy sell trade equipment accessories services Low advertising rates Brings seller buyer directly together Number source new snd used 10/C model equipment supplies No other publication will bring results need classified advertising like SPECIAL CHARTER RATE SAVE 33% ocr Sega jar SoSseription Price 12 issues $1000 YOU SAVE $500 offer enpires April 30th act NOW SUBSCRIBE TODAY Start locating good deals youve looking AD RATES 1st 15 words$325we bdl additional wsrd Name & AddressFREE Ad deadline codymonth Please clearly print type ads andlor subscription requests send along cash check money order R/C Hobby Advertiser 11203 Ridgewood Drive Battle Creek MI 49017 THE NFFS National Free Flight Society AMA-affiliated nonprofit organization purpose preserve enhance promote sport hobby Free Flight model aviation its forms has declared issue its newsletter Digest since its inception Sixties no other time recent months has organization taken larger re sponsibility attempting mold secure future organized Free Flight competition domestic level Free Flight synonymous competition turn encompasses large spectrum Free Flight categories like associate categories large track-and-field meet lots running racing throwing multitude events pius fun satisfac tion both participate content observe often asked wish thing answers may sift down outlet personal creativity inner desire excel enjoyment fellowship derived associating others hold similar interests Should current member NFFS wish current mem bership about expire remedy send $15 NFFS Sal Fruciano 6146 East Cactus Wren Road Scottsdale AZ 85253 age 18 under can hop merry-go-round $750 fee Should renewing nual membership may have noted ad dress new NFFS has just announced change responsibility helm mem bership roster Sal Fruciano replacing Don Hughes capacity Don previously volunteered serve two years hung five service maintaining smooth membership operation years appreciated Good luck Don future endeavors hearty welcome aboard volun teer Sal Fruciano new year popped off formal nouncement AMA NFFS will cospon sor worlds largest Indoor model airplane competition Mini-Dome East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN May 28 through June 4 1988 first three days May 28-30 will hold activities FAI Class FiD World Championships followed US Indoor Championships running May 31 through June 4which include 27 events details send large SASE NFFS President AJ Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005then get door armada readied extravaganza will need qualified timers helpers produce successful show wish aid cause manner requested no tify Tony probable availability Also represent company club or ganization individual de sires sponsor event events underwrit ing cost awards should notify Tony well should fine pic nic Astroturf hope will attend Worth mentioning again First Annual NFFS Nostalgia Gas Championships held July 19-20 1988 conjunction 1988 SAM Society Antique Modelers Champs Six events will flown over two days A C Gas Tuesday July 19 1/2A B new Ignition Class Wednesday July 20 details entry forms send large SASE 39C stamps Moe Whittemore NFFS NosGas Champs Contest Director RR #1 Box 296 New Palestine IN 46163 foregoing examples NFFS work support Free Flight gunfighters 58 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Andeison IN 46011 Another shot Dave Platts marvelous Unlimited Mulvihill Exile Previous questions December 1987 issue its size application have answers see column rare engines gathering dust shelves engine collectors helmeted Warren Weisenbach won O-T event October 87 CIA meet Wright Field RB Special Alert Its powerful engine 7 ,oedbeowtoo4ago-50Set$0eAneeded yoo hoShy shop o oder direot Add $200 thppog sod honddng no gotored ___ Fults Tool ng PC Box 95 Champaign IL 61820 50F17 00p50, 500 6000 000 50 000 Letters Editor Continued page 12 school gym flew few other rubberpowered models wall crashes kids ate up asked answered some great questions fun contrast fellow builder exhibited some handsome display models stated kits might cost $200 countered could built 25C point Model Aviation endlessly shows grizzled members Im expensive models high-tech beyond belief bemoaning lack flying space Kids dont need An empty playground ball park cow pasture fine kids first model finger wound flies 75 ft hes achieved next model flies min ute hes thrilled some learn plot Clark-Y RAF-32 airfoil design own its thousand times better unwrapping kit Isnt time big old boys started reviving real model buildingor dont know plot airfoil CP travel either EF Lindsley Delafield WI Finder Lost Models Recently lost RC model heavily wooded area overgrown bushes WORLD CLASS Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog though knew approximate location could found Finally went back location transmitter kept working control arms until heard faint squeak models control surfaces point follow squeak re trieve airplane FA Irani MD Front Royal VA Thanks Dr Irani sharing infor mation also artistic talent ex pect coordinated closely oth er fliers transmitting successful search effort avoid possi bility frequency conflict Hes Grateful Although Im exactly newcomer model aviation things actually new because have out gas modeling 50 years trying re-enter modeling age glow plugs new engines ran several problems new engine trying break oaly gave couple runs quit re placed three plugs no avail wrote problem K&B Manufacturing asked send plugs test ed plugs found good did K&B President John Brod c1ueQS AA Learn pros Top Flite details clear easy-to-follow full-color close up action Wings Fuselage Trims Color-on-color Designs Hinging Basic through advanced heat gun iron usage techniques tape approximately 1 hour MONOKOIE Basics Wings Tail Sections Fuselages Hinging Color Schemes Trimming MONOKOTE Il Advanced Color Schemes Designs Wing Tips Multi-Color Combos MORE MONOKOIK III Airframe Prep Advanced Wing Tips Hinging Color-on-Color Graphics Painting MORE MONOKOTE IV Wing Tips Canopy Covering Advanced Graphics Striping Car Bodies MORE MONOKOTI V Detailing Chrome Scale Tips Concave Surfaces Fragile Wing Tips MORE GREAT FOR CLUB MEETINGSI RENT OR BUY $3995 $20 Refund per tape Rentals returned undamaged within 30 days Please specify II Ill IV orV order SPECIAL PURCHASE ONlY COMBO OFFER Combination 2-hour long tapes Specify & II Ill & IV Only $65 Save $1490 Sorry no rentals available Combo tapes Send check MO Name Full Address choice VHS BETA format TOP RITE MODELS INC r Monokote Video Course 2635 S Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60616 April 1988 127 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS 4ff pM Made USA BARSTOCK Retail Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-1 50-B. 1-1/2$1395. 058 oz TT-1 75-B . 1-3/41495 095 oz TT-200-B .21595. 100 TT-225-B 41895. 155 TT-226-B 4 FAll1895. 145 -2B. 2-1/21895. 188 TT-251-B 2 FAll2095. 166 oz TT-275-B. 2-3/42295 215 TT-276-B. 2-3/4 FAll2495 200 TT-300-B 32695 258 os TT-301-B 3 FAIl2895 247 oz TT-325-B 43695. 340 az 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Nate 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner PROP NuT AflAPTOR Retell Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-140-A. 1/4-28$495 061 TT-147-A 1/4-28/7mm 495 061 oz TT-610-A mm495. 063az TT-710-A mm495. 082os fl-51 6-A 5/16-24495. 076 fl-810-A mm495. 076oz TT-825-A. 8 xl 25mm.. 495. 075 os TT-375-A. 3/8-24595 Os lT-125-A l2Smm. 595. 1lSos 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 FOAM WING CORES SEND 150 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG u.umuummmuinuummuuuuuuuuuua U FU U U PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR R/C AIRCRAFt OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS U IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VERK SO IF FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL ORI I IU ___________________________ ii U U U U U IUUEEEEEUUUEEUUUUUUUUUUUEUUUUUUUUEUEEUEUI WYiV MF6 WING MFG PO BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 beck suggest two D-cells would give few spurts amperage poop out also phoned explain problemand backed up sending Eveready 15-volt battery couldnt obtain elsewhere battery hard find can bet sent letter Union Carbide Corp ask no #1S6 1-volt batteries hobby shopsand no advertis ing modeling magazines Its item surely need second problem Cox Black Widow 049 Murphy claimed screw just vanished held backplate fuel tank en gine No magnet could find sent Cox Hobbies letter requesting screw Black Widow 049 enclosed $100 cash Several weeks later received current catalog price list packet screws parts 049 overhaul kit retailing $105 No payment due Golly old veterans heart goes out two American manufacturers gratitude help gave freely Lee Hoffman Banning CA two firms representative aeromodeling field really strive high level customer satisfac tion Maybe thats because run modelers modelers us con sumers really quite lucky know have quality things can pur chase make modeling easier and/or enjoyable Sportwagon/Mathews Continued page 30 ply blank slot mark oufline pencil Cut out epoxy place install grabber time Carve sand leading edge tips trailing edge contour Although Cal covered leading edge 2 sheeting obvious reasons doesnt suit present purposes Fuselage Standard box-type construction employed frame built over other using scraps masking tape prevent sticking substituted mod ern radial mount breakaway engine beams prototype Its good idea assemble form ers bulkheads fuselage frames curing Again use carbon paper build jig frames #3 #4 directly over drawings Remove frames pop apart using table knife Sand bevel tail posts place right frame over drawing Trial fit adjust formers necessary fit snugly frame tach CyA making sure right angles planes Install left frame onto formers checking alignment triangle etc prefer leave box building sur face jacking up tail post exactly one-half fuselage width Glue left frame place cut crosspieces pairs using top view guide An alternative method would involve re moving box setting directly over top view constructing either case sure tail post center midline stab seat level Bend landing gear over drawing using large vise-grip pliers bench vise cutoff wheel also useful attempt rebend mistake just toss start over unit held #3 nylon clips Its wise predrill #3 before installing gear Attach bottom formers stringers Moisten top sheeting ammonia water pull down over firewall former side stringers taper rear filler strips around win dows taper up wing seat CyA 1/64 ply window frames stringer filler strips Sheet plastic windows will attached inside frames after fuselage has covered makes very neat easily installed window treatment Attach wing saddle fillers dowel five-minute epoxy Make sure dowel center runs level along both planes Joining wing fuselage Hold 128 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/04
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 58, 127, 128
Bill Effinger designs literally fly themselves hands-off performance Learn relaxed thrill flying RIC lying backi building WE Plan N Pattern Sets save much 50% over ACEI RULER 40 comparable kits 40 Wing 049 090 Engines RCFF-11 ACEJRULER 14 15 36 Engines ACEIRULER H IRCFF-9 *22951IRCFF-8 61 94 Wing 78 26 Engines Fastest Climbing FF Ever SKY BUGGY 32 32 Wings 049 120 Engines RCFF-14 SKYBUGGY42IRCFF-12 *12951 42 Wings 29 65 Engines SKY BUGGY74 lRCFF10 $1995 74 Wings 78 260 Engines Amphibious FlyingThe Best Two Worlds SEA KITTEN 51 Wing 049 120 Engines RCFF-16 SEA CAT IRCFF-13 5 68 Wing iSto 40 Engines ~ SEA LION IRCFF-15 51 102 Wing 78 26 Engines Based Henry Struck original Best 1 Stunt Trainers Can Fiy Themselves MINI HOG 48 48 Wing 049 120 Engines RCT-3 ASTRO HOG H IRCT-1 1 54 Wing 15 40 Engines MIGHTY HOG H IRCT-2 51 94 Wing 78 260 Engines Friendly Giant SUPER BUCCANEER88IRCFF-1 51 86 Wing 35 78 Engines Small VersIon SUPER BUCCANEER68 66 Wing lSto 29 Engines RCFF-4 5 Easy-to-Build Clip-Wing High Climber BUCCANEER STANDARD 66 Wing 35 60 Engines RCFF-5 Classic Beauty SNOW WHITE 68 68 Wing 19 40 Engino RCFF-7 5 Soaring Beauty CUSTOM CAVALIER 78 78 Wing 12 35 Engines RCFF-6 6 2-Meter Powered Soarer Best SINBAD 78 78 Wing 049 120 Engines RCG-1 The Original AMA F/F Trainer Great Eiectric-Power too SUPER BRIGADIER 44 44 Wing 03 09 Engines RCFF-3 SUPER BRIGADIER 68 IRCFF-2 1 66 Wing 15 40 Engines Bill Effinger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plans sub-assemblies detailed parts list Add *200 mailing tube Send arochure Free Flight & Scale lans including Giant Scale Send $1 00 its refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES P 0 Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Simitars Answer Call Thanks printing Gordon Stahls Call Simitars letter January 1988 issue good find out someone has tak en initiative organize club Mil waukee Simitar Squadron us Simitar fans have contacted Gor don now have new midwest friend exchange photos ideas pertaining 21 st-century Simitar aircraft talking about putting out Simitar Quarterly newsletter spread good news about total-performance advan tage Simitar design built flew first Simitar about three years ago Evans/Winter Slow Mo tion tail-dragger have since built about dozen Simitars myselfand helped least half dozen others Continued page 10 dead4 $1400U m U battery U U pack. I .a dead $30000 airplane prevent this. Voitmaster sophisucated precision voltmeter acCUrate expensive laboratoty unit can confident readings gives Erue Unique features include -Four voltage ranges -Load Engage switch important determining cell condition -Load Status swiECh two different loads 200 ma 500 ma $2795 $3795 r Check irstlf must order handling Complete catalog $200 I I 116 W 19th St POSes 5E1CU Higginaville Mo 64037 Phese 816 584-7121 8 Model Aviation etlers o rh ditor letters will carefully considered general Interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dii Reston VA 22090 26K18 Voltmaster Kit 26K18C •••••....u. U 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfpnces subject change wthout notice See aealer first available order direct Call LZJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 PlC Video Tape ~FU Vol 1 Basics 115 minutes total running time Only $1795 tax & shipping mci VISA arid M/C orders call 415 967-5134 .great educational value recommuenckd clubs hobbj shop OttiflrS. Model AviatIon Nov 1987 Penn International Chemicals 943 Steirlin Rd iew CA 3 think guys flying field fi nally getting used seeing aircraft out horizontal stabilizer Still often dont notice its missing until craft air borne Occasionally still encounter guy whos sport umpteen years cant help offer word knowledge about efficiency tailless aircraft course hes never built flown nevertheless knows about Funny Truly building flying Simitar lieving would appreciate printing address may establish contact other Simitar pilots around country Michael Tyler 5226 W Acapulco Ln Glendale AZ 85306 Michael sent pictures three Simi tars show top bot tom Simitar Slow Motion K&B Sport ster 20 Customized Simitar Slow Motion OS 25 Simitar Shooter K&B 40 Thing Leads Another found object lesson January 1988 Model Aviation should concern anyone reads items immed iate interest feature Glow Plug Heater wasnt something expected use near future read anyway pro cess saw kind installation would work well ignition cutoff spark setupusing normal-on microswitch servo switches off low throttle trim operated kind use critical glow heater because servo has switch current off leaving position until ignition switched off manually external switch generally known two-cycle en gine run spark ignition gasolinebased fuel has about half fuel consump tion glow plug operation gas fuel costs about half much straight glow fuel total fuel cost about quar ter running similar glow engine Eric Glutton Tullahoma TN Gottcba read much interest December 1987 Letters Editor especially entitled Anything Really New letter written noted design er LF Randolph expresses surprise another designers failure credit sources previous efforts particular design believe model designer should list sources known just authors other fields scientists etc Lets face Most us modify rudder shapes move wing location down up call new Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation V 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 design Maybe time professional enough begin giving due credit especial ly us relish having de signs published Mr Randolphs early offering Pas key recent Frisskey January 1988 Flying Models both preceded Dean Swifts King Foo January 1975 Mod el Airplane News wing section heart design practically identical Coincidence Maybe considera tion sources would have classy touch Darrell Bobzin W Des Moines IA Youre Welcome October 27 tribute Buddy Rogers star 1927 Academy Award-winning film Wings great success due large part beautiful models Col Hurst Bowers Academy graciously loaned us exhibit favorable comments quiries about Academy including Mr Rogers asked extend personal thanks add own feel ings gratitude both Col Bowers Mr Geoffrey Styles helped loan arrangements also want express admiration important effort pre serve models being undertaken organization Robert Saudek Library Congress Washington DC Dead End Thanks coverage Hangar #13s 52nd Reunion last September As rebuilder 1934 8-ft gas job now display AMA Museum Reston Im very concerned about what perceive coming dead end model aviation Recently original club advisor Con nie Hansen sent packet old model plans memorabilia importantly original lectures delivered club members topics ranged model building techniques aerodynamics flying practices circa 1930-1937 read re-read old Hangar #13 lectures lay up fit fuselage glue joints apply tissue carve prop etc Combined other lectures plotting airfoils mo ment arms CG location CP travel stabil ity plotting areas Remember pitched kids 11 maybe 14 15 years old learned built models flew Ive told wont work day recently privilege talk about model planes young Scout troop over age 11 Before session drew up own plans simple 15-in -span single-stick ROG built As started talking about forces Continued page 127 12 Model Aviation THE RIC HOBBY ADVERTISER INUCING! new classified ad publication dedicated entirely radio control enthusiast seeking buy sell trade equipment accessories services Low advertising rates Brings seller buyer directly together Number source new snd used 10/C model equipment supplies No other publication will bring results need classified advertising like SPECIAL CHARTER RATE SAVE 33% ocr Sega jar SoSseription Price 12 issues $1000 YOU SAVE $500 offer enpires April 30th act NOW SUBSCRIBE TODAY Start locating good deals youve looking AD RATES 1st 15 words$325we bdl additional wsrd Name & AddressFREE Ad deadline codymonth Please clearly print type ads andlor subscription requests send along cash check money order R/C Hobby Advertiser 11203 Ridgewood Drive Battle Creek MI 49017 THE NFFS National Free Flight Society AMA-affiliated nonprofit organization purpose preserve enhance promote sport hobby Free Flight model aviation its forms has declared issue its newsletter Digest since its inception Sixties no other time recent months has organization taken larger re sponsibility attempting mold secure future organized Free Flight competition domestic level Free Flight synonymous competition turn encompasses large spectrum Free Flight categories like associate categories large track-and-field meet lots running racing throwing multitude events pius fun satisfac tion both participate content observe often asked wish thing answers may sift down outlet personal creativity inner desire excel enjoyment fellowship derived associating others hold similar interests Should current member NFFS wish current mem bership about expire remedy send $15 NFFS Sal Fruciano 6146 East Cactus Wren Road Scottsdale AZ 85253 age 18 under can hop merry-go-round $750 fee Should renewing nual membership may have noted ad dress new NFFS has just announced change responsibility helm mem bership roster Sal Fruciano replacing Don Hughes capacity Don previously volunteered serve two years hung five service maintaining smooth membership operation years appreciated Good luck Don future endeavors hearty welcome aboard volun teer Sal Fruciano new year popped off formal nouncement AMA NFFS will cospon sor worlds largest Indoor model airplane competition Mini-Dome East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN May 28 through June 4 1988 first three days May 28-30 will hold activities FAI Class FiD World Championships followed US Indoor Championships running May 31 through June 4which include 27 events details send large SASE NFFS President AJ Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005then get door armada readied extravaganza will need qualified timers helpers produce successful show wish aid cause manner requested no tify Tony probable availability Also represent company club or ganization individual de sires sponsor event events underwrit ing cost awards should notify Tony well should fine pic nic Astroturf hope will attend Worth mentioning again First Annual NFFS Nostalgia Gas Championships held July 19-20 1988 conjunction 1988 SAM Society Antique Modelers Champs Six events will flown over two days A C Gas Tuesday July 19 1/2A B new Ignition Class Wednesday July 20 details entry forms send large SASE 39C stamps Moe Whittemore NFFS NosGas Champs Contest Director RR #1 Box 296 New Palestine IN 46163 foregoing examples NFFS work support Free Flight gunfighters 58 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Andeison IN 46011 Another shot Dave Platts marvelous Unlimited Mulvihill Exile Previous questions December 1987 issue its size application have answers see column rare engines gathering dust shelves engine collectors helmeted Warren Weisenbach won O-T event October 87 CIA meet Wright Field RB Special Alert Its powerful engine 7 ,oedbeowtoo4ago-50Set$0eAneeded yoo hoShy shop o oder direot Add $200 thppog sod honddng no gotored ___ Fults Tool ng PC Box 95 Champaign IL 61820 50F17 00p50, 500 6000 000 50 000 Letters Editor Continued page 12 school gym flew few other rubberpowered models wall crashes kids ate up asked answered some great questions fun contrast fellow builder exhibited some handsome display models stated kits might cost $200 countered could built 25C point Model Aviation endlessly shows grizzled members Im expensive models high-tech beyond belief bemoaning lack flying space Kids dont need An empty playground ball park cow pasture fine kids first model finger wound flies 75 ft hes achieved next model flies min ute hes thrilled some learn plot Clark-Y RAF-32 airfoil design own its thousand times better unwrapping kit Isnt time big old boys started reviving real model buildingor dont know plot airfoil CP travel either EF Lindsley Delafield WI Finder Lost Models Recently lost RC model heavily wooded area overgrown bushes WORLD CLASS Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog though knew approximate location could found Finally went back location transmitter kept working control arms until heard faint squeak models control surfaces point follow squeak re trieve airplane FA Irani MD Front Royal VA Thanks Dr Irani sharing infor mation also artistic talent ex pect coordinated closely oth er fliers transmitting successful search effort avoid possi bility frequency conflict Hes Grateful Although Im exactly newcomer model aviation things actually new because have out gas modeling 50 years trying re-enter modeling age glow plugs new engines ran several problems new engine trying break oaly gave couple runs quit re placed three plugs no avail wrote problem K&B Manufacturing asked send plugs test ed plugs found good did K&B President John Brod c1ueQS AA Learn pros Top Flite details clear easy-to-follow full-color close up action Wings Fuselage Trims Color-on-color Designs Hinging Basic through advanced heat gun iron usage techniques tape approximately 1 hour MONOKOIE Basics Wings Tail Sections Fuselages Hinging Color Schemes Trimming MONOKOTE Il Advanced Color Schemes Designs Wing Tips Multi-Color Combos MORE MONOKOIK III Airframe Prep Advanced Wing Tips Hinging Color-on-Color Graphics Painting MORE MONOKOTE IV Wing Tips Canopy Covering Advanced Graphics Striping Car Bodies MORE MONOKOTI V Detailing Chrome Scale Tips Concave Surfaces Fragile Wing Tips MORE GREAT FOR CLUB MEETINGSI RENT OR BUY $3995 $20 Refund per tape Rentals returned undamaged within 30 days Please specify II Ill IV orV order SPECIAL PURCHASE ONlY COMBO OFFER Combination 2-hour long tapes Specify & II Ill & IV Only $65 Save $1490 Sorry no rentals available Combo tapes Send check MO Name Full Address choice VHS BETA format TOP RITE MODELS INC r Monokote Video Course 2635 S Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60616 April 1988 127 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS 4ff pM Made USA BARSTOCK Retail Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-1 50-B. 1-1/2$1395. 058 oz TT-1 75-B . 1-3/41495 095 oz TT-200-B .21595. 100 TT-225-B 41895. 155 TT-226-B 4 FAll1895. 145 -2B. 2-1/21895. 188 TT-251-B 2 FAll2095. 166 oz TT-275-B. 2-3/42295 215 TT-276-B. 2-3/4 FAll2495 200 TT-300-B 32695 258 os TT-301-B 3 FAIl2895 247 oz TT-325-B 43695. 340 az 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Nate 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner PROP NuT AflAPTOR Retell Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-140-A. 1/4-28$495 061 TT-147-A 1/4-28/7mm 495 061 oz TT-610-A mm495. 063az TT-710-A mm495. 082os fl-51 6-A 5/16-24495. 076 fl-810-A mm495. 076oz TT-825-A. 8 xl 25mm.. 495. 075 os TT-375-A. 3/8-24595 Os lT-125-A l2Smm. 595. 1lSos 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 FOAM WING CORES SEND 150 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG u.umuummmuinuummuuuuuuuuuua U FU U U PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR R/C AIRCRAFt OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS U IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VERK SO IF FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL ORI I IU ___________________________ ii U U U U U IUUEEEEEUUUEEUUUUUUUUUUUEUUUUUUUUEUEEUEUI WYiV MF6 WING MFG PO BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 beck suggest two D-cells would give few spurts amperage poop out also phoned explain problemand backed up sending Eveready 15-volt battery couldnt obtain elsewhere battery hard find can bet sent letter Union Carbide Corp ask no #1S6 1-volt batteries hobby shopsand no advertis ing modeling magazines Its item surely need second problem Cox Black Widow 049 Murphy claimed screw just vanished held backplate fuel tank en gine No magnet could find sent Cox Hobbies letter requesting screw Black Widow 049 enclosed $100 cash Several weeks later received current catalog price list packet screws parts 049 overhaul kit retailing $105 No payment due Golly old veterans heart goes out two American manufacturers gratitude help gave freely Lee Hoffman Banning CA two firms representative aeromodeling field really strive high level customer satisfac tion Maybe thats because run modelers modelers us con sumers really quite lucky know have quality things can pur chase make modeling easier and/or enjoyable Sportwagon/Mathews Continued page 30 ply blank slot mark oufline pencil Cut out epoxy place install grabber time Carve sand leading edge tips trailing edge contour Although Cal covered leading edge 2 sheeting obvious reasons doesnt suit present purposes Fuselage Standard box-type construction employed frame built over other using scraps masking tape prevent sticking substituted mod ern radial mount breakaway engine beams prototype Its good idea assemble form ers bulkheads fuselage frames curing Again use carbon paper build jig frames #3 #4 directly over drawings Remove frames pop apart using table knife Sand bevel tail posts place right frame over drawing Trial fit adjust formers necessary fit snugly frame tach CyA making sure right angles planes Install left frame onto formers checking alignment triangle etc prefer leave box building sur face jacking up tail post exactly one-half fuselage width Glue left frame place cut crosspieces pairs using top view guide An alternative method would involve re moving box setting directly over top view constructing either case sure tail post center midline stab seat level Bend landing gear over drawing using large vise-grip pliers bench vise cutoff wheel also useful attempt rebend mistake just toss start over unit held #3 nylon clips Its wise predrill #3 before installing gear Attach bottom formers stringers Moisten top sheeting ammonia water pull down over firewall former side stringers taper rear filler strips around win dows taper up wing seat CyA 1/64 ply window frames stringer filler strips Sheet plastic windows will attached inside frames after fuselage has covered makes very neat easily installed window treatment Attach wing saddle fillers dowel five-minute epoxy Make sure dowel center runs level along both planes Joining wing fuselage Hold 128 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/04
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 58, 127, 128
Bill Effinger designs literally fly themselves hands-off performance Learn relaxed thrill flying RIC lying backi building WE Plan N Pattern Sets save much 50% over ACEI RULER 40 comparable kits 40 Wing 049 090 Engines RCFF-11 ACEJRULER 14 15 36 Engines ACEIRULER H IRCFF-9 *22951IRCFF-8 61 94 Wing 78 26 Engines Fastest Climbing FF Ever SKY BUGGY 32 32 Wings 049 120 Engines RCFF-14 SKYBUGGY42IRCFF-12 *12951 42 Wings 29 65 Engines SKY BUGGY74 lRCFF10 $1995 74 Wings 78 260 Engines Amphibious FlyingThe Best Two Worlds SEA KITTEN 51 Wing 049 120 Engines RCFF-16 SEA CAT IRCFF-13 5 68 Wing iSto 40 Engines ~ SEA LION IRCFF-15 51 102 Wing 78 26 Engines Based Henry Struck original Best 1 Stunt Trainers Can Fiy Themselves MINI HOG 48 48 Wing 049 120 Engines RCT-3 ASTRO HOG H IRCT-1 1 54 Wing 15 40 Engines MIGHTY HOG H IRCT-2 51 94 Wing 78 260 Engines Friendly Giant SUPER BUCCANEER88IRCFF-1 51 86 Wing 35 78 Engines Small VersIon SUPER BUCCANEER68 66 Wing lSto 29 Engines RCFF-4 5 Easy-to-Build Clip-Wing High Climber BUCCANEER STANDARD 66 Wing 35 60 Engines RCFF-5 Classic Beauty SNOW WHITE 68 68 Wing 19 40 Engino RCFF-7 5 Soaring Beauty CUSTOM CAVALIER 78 78 Wing 12 35 Engines RCFF-6 6 2-Meter Powered Soarer Best SINBAD 78 78 Wing 049 120 Engines RCG-1 The Original AMA F/F Trainer Great Eiectric-Power too SUPER BRIGADIER 44 44 Wing 03 09 Engines RCFF-3 SUPER BRIGADIER 68 IRCFF-2 1 66 Wing 15 40 Engines Bill Effinger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plans sub-assemblies detailed parts list Add *200 mailing tube Send arochure Free Flight & Scale lans including Giant Scale Send $1 00 its refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES P 0 Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Simitars Answer Call Thanks printing Gordon Stahls Call Simitars letter January 1988 issue good find out someone has tak en initiative organize club Mil waukee Simitar Squadron us Simitar fans have contacted Gor don now have new midwest friend exchange photos ideas pertaining 21 st-century Simitar aircraft talking about putting out Simitar Quarterly newsletter spread good news about total-performance advan tage Simitar design built flew first Simitar about three years ago Evans/Winter Slow Mo tion tail-dragger have since built about dozen Simitars myselfand helped least half dozen others Continued page 10 dead4 $1400U m U battery U U pack. I .a dead $30000 airplane prevent this. Voitmaster sophisucated precision voltmeter acCUrate expensive laboratoty unit can confident readings gives Erue Unique features include -Four voltage ranges -Load Engage switch important determining cell condition -Load Status swiECh two different loads 200 ma 500 ma $2795 $3795 r Check irstlf must order handling Complete catalog $200 I I 116 W 19th St POSes 5E1CU Higginaville Mo 64037 Phese 816 584-7121 8 Model Aviation etlers o rh ditor letters will carefully considered general Interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dii Reston VA 22090 26K18 Voltmaster Kit 26K18C •••••....u. U 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfpnces subject change wthout notice See aealer first available order direct Call LZJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 PlC Video Tape ~FU Vol 1 Basics 115 minutes total running time Only $1795 tax & shipping mci VISA arid M/C orders call 415 967-5134 .great educational value recommuenckd clubs hobbj shop OttiflrS. Model AviatIon Nov 1987 Penn International Chemicals 943 Steirlin Rd iew CA 3 think guys flying field fi nally getting used seeing aircraft out horizontal stabilizer Still often dont notice its missing until craft air borne Occasionally still encounter guy whos sport umpteen years cant help offer word knowledge about efficiency tailless aircraft course hes never built flown nevertheless knows about Funny Truly building flying Simitar lieving would appreciate printing address may establish contact other Simitar pilots around country Michael Tyler 5226 W Acapulco Ln Glendale AZ 85306 Michael sent pictures three Simi tars show top bot tom Simitar Slow Motion K&B Sport ster 20 Customized Simitar Slow Motion OS 25 Simitar Shooter K&B 40 Thing Leads Another found object lesson January 1988 Model Aviation should concern anyone reads items immed iate interest feature Glow Plug Heater wasnt something expected use near future read anyway pro cess saw kind installation would work well ignition cutoff spark setupusing normal-on microswitch servo switches off low throttle trim operated kind use critical glow heater because servo has switch current off leaving position until ignition switched off manually external switch generally known two-cycle en gine run spark ignition gasolinebased fuel has about half fuel consump tion glow plug operation gas fuel costs about half much straight glow fuel total fuel cost about quar ter running similar glow engine Eric Glutton Tullahoma TN Gottcba read much interest December 1987 Letters Editor especially entitled Anything Really New letter written noted design er LF Randolph expresses surprise another designers failure credit sources previous efforts particular design believe model designer should list sources known just authors other fields scientists etc Lets face Most us modify rudder shapes move wing location down up call new Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation V 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 design Maybe time professional enough begin giving due credit especial ly us relish having de signs published Mr Randolphs early offering Pas key recent Frisskey January 1988 Flying Models both preceded Dean Swifts King Foo January 1975 Mod el Airplane News wing section heart design practically identical Coincidence Maybe considera tion sources would have classy touch Darrell Bobzin W Des Moines IA Youre Welcome October 27 tribute Buddy Rogers star 1927 Academy Award-winning film Wings great success due large part beautiful models Col Hurst Bowers Academy graciously loaned us exhibit favorable comments quiries about Academy including Mr Rogers asked extend personal thanks add own feel ings gratitude both Col Bowers Mr Geoffrey Styles helped loan arrangements also want express admiration important effort pre serve models being undertaken organization Robert Saudek Library Congress Washington DC Dead End Thanks coverage Hangar #13s 52nd Reunion last September As rebuilder 1934 8-ft gas job now display AMA Museum Reston Im very concerned about what perceive coming dead end model aviation Recently original club advisor Con nie Hansen sent packet old model plans memorabilia importantly original lectures delivered club members topics ranged model building techniques aerodynamics flying practices circa 1930-1937 read re-read old Hangar #13 lectures lay up fit fuselage glue joints apply tissue carve prop etc Combined other lectures plotting airfoils mo ment arms CG location CP travel stabil ity plotting areas Remember pitched kids 11 maybe 14 15 years old learned built models flew Ive told wont work day recently privilege talk about model planes young Scout troop over age 11 Before session drew up own plans simple 15-in -span single-stick ROG built As started talking about forces Continued page 127 12 Model Aviation THE RIC HOBBY ADVERTISER INUCING! new classified ad publication dedicated entirely radio control enthusiast seeking buy sell trade equipment accessories services Low advertising rates Brings seller buyer directly together Number source new snd used 10/C model equipment supplies No other publication will bring results need classified advertising like SPECIAL CHARTER RATE SAVE 33% ocr Sega jar SoSseription Price 12 issues $1000 YOU SAVE $500 offer enpires April 30th act NOW SUBSCRIBE TODAY Start locating good deals youve looking AD RATES 1st 15 words$325we bdl additional wsrd Name & AddressFREE Ad deadline codymonth Please clearly print type ads andlor subscription requests send along cash check money order R/C Hobby Advertiser 11203 Ridgewood Drive Battle Creek MI 49017 THE NFFS National Free Flight Society AMA-affiliated nonprofit organization purpose preserve enhance promote sport hobby Free Flight model aviation its forms has declared issue its newsletter Digest since its inception Sixties no other time recent months has organization taken larger re sponsibility attempting mold secure future organized Free Flight competition domestic level Free Flight synonymous competition turn encompasses large spectrum Free Flight categories like associate categories large track-and-field meet lots running racing throwing multitude events pius fun satisfac tion both participate content observe often asked wish thing answers may sift down outlet personal creativity inner desire excel enjoyment fellowship derived associating others hold similar interests Should current member NFFS wish current mem bership about expire remedy send $15 NFFS Sal Fruciano 6146 East Cactus Wren Road Scottsdale AZ 85253 age 18 under can hop merry-go-round $750 fee Should renewing nual membership may have noted ad dress new NFFS has just announced change responsibility helm mem bership roster Sal Fruciano replacing Don Hughes capacity Don previously volunteered serve two years hung five service maintaining smooth membership operation years appreciated Good luck Don future endeavors hearty welcome aboard volun teer Sal Fruciano new year popped off formal nouncement AMA NFFS will cospon sor worlds largest Indoor model airplane competition Mini-Dome East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN May 28 through June 4 1988 first three days May 28-30 will hold activities FAI Class FiD World Championships followed US Indoor Championships running May 31 through June 4which include 27 events details send large SASE NFFS President AJ Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005then get door armada readied extravaganza will need qualified timers helpers produce successful show wish aid cause manner requested no tify Tony probable availability Also represent company club or ganization individual de sires sponsor event events underwrit ing cost awards should notify Tony well should fine pic nic Astroturf hope will attend Worth mentioning again First Annual NFFS Nostalgia Gas Championships held July 19-20 1988 conjunction 1988 SAM Society Antique Modelers Champs Six events will flown over two days A C Gas Tuesday July 19 1/2A B new Ignition Class Wednesday July 20 details entry forms send large SASE 39C stamps Moe Whittemore NFFS NosGas Champs Contest Director RR #1 Box 296 New Palestine IN 46163 foregoing examples NFFS work support Free Flight gunfighters 58 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Andeison IN 46011 Another shot Dave Platts marvelous Unlimited Mulvihill Exile Previous questions December 1987 issue its size application have answers see column rare engines gathering dust shelves engine collectors helmeted Warren Weisenbach won O-T event October 87 CIA meet Wright Field RB Special Alert Its powerful engine 7 ,oedbeowtoo4ago-50Set$0eAneeded yoo hoShy shop o oder direot Add $200 thppog sod honddng no gotored ___ Fults Tool ng PC Box 95 Champaign IL 61820 50F17 00p50, 500 6000 000 50 000 Letters Editor Continued page 12 school gym flew few other rubberpowered models wall crashes kids ate up asked answered some great questions fun contrast fellow builder exhibited some handsome display models stated kits might cost $200 countered could built 25C point Model Aviation endlessly shows grizzled members Im expensive models high-tech beyond belief bemoaning lack flying space Kids dont need An empty playground ball park cow pasture fine kids first model finger wound flies 75 ft hes achieved next model flies min ute hes thrilled some learn plot Clark-Y RAF-32 airfoil design own its thousand times better unwrapping kit Isnt time big old boys started reviving real model buildingor dont know plot airfoil CP travel either EF Lindsley Delafield WI Finder Lost Models Recently lost RC model heavily wooded area overgrown bushes WORLD CLASS Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog though knew approximate location could found Finally went back location transmitter kept working control arms until heard faint squeak models control surfaces point follow squeak re trieve airplane FA Irani MD Front Royal VA Thanks Dr Irani sharing infor mation also artistic talent ex pect coordinated closely oth er fliers transmitting successful search effort avoid possi bility frequency conflict Hes Grateful Although Im exactly newcomer model aviation things actually new because have out gas modeling 50 years trying re-enter modeling age glow plugs new engines ran several problems new engine trying break oaly gave couple runs quit re placed three plugs no avail wrote problem K&B Manufacturing asked send plugs test ed plugs found good did K&B President John Brod c1ueQS AA Learn pros Top Flite details clear easy-to-follow full-color close up action Wings Fuselage Trims Color-on-color Designs Hinging Basic through advanced heat gun iron usage techniques tape approximately 1 hour MONOKOIE Basics Wings Tail Sections Fuselages Hinging Color Schemes Trimming MONOKOTE Il Advanced Color Schemes Designs Wing Tips Multi-Color Combos MORE MONOKOIK III Airframe Prep Advanced Wing Tips Hinging Color-on-Color Graphics Painting MORE MONOKOTE IV Wing Tips Canopy Covering Advanced Graphics Striping Car Bodies MORE MONOKOTI V Detailing Chrome Scale Tips Concave Surfaces Fragile Wing Tips MORE GREAT FOR CLUB MEETINGSI RENT OR BUY $3995 $20 Refund per tape Rentals returned undamaged within 30 days Please specify II Ill IV orV order SPECIAL PURCHASE ONlY COMBO OFFER Combination 2-hour long tapes Specify & II Ill & IV Only $65 Save $1490 Sorry no rentals available Combo tapes Send check MO Name Full Address choice VHS BETA format TOP RITE MODELS INC r Monokote Video Course 2635 S Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60616 April 1988 127 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS 4ff pM Made USA BARSTOCK Retail Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-1 50-B. 1-1/2$1395. 058 oz TT-1 75-B . 1-3/41495 095 oz TT-200-B .21595. 100 TT-225-B 41895. 155 TT-226-B 4 FAll1895. 145 -2B. 2-1/21895. 188 TT-251-B 2 FAll2095. 166 oz TT-275-B. 2-3/42295 215 TT-276-B. 2-3/4 FAll2495 200 TT-300-B 32695 258 os TT-301-B 3 FAIl2895 247 oz TT-325-B 43695. 340 az 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Nate 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner PROP NuT AflAPTOR Retell Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-140-A. 1/4-28$495 061 TT-147-A 1/4-28/7mm 495 061 oz TT-610-A mm495. 063az TT-710-A mm495. 082os fl-51 6-A 5/16-24495. 076 fl-810-A mm495. 076oz TT-825-A. 8 xl 25mm.. 495. 075 os TT-375-A. 3/8-24595 Os lT-125-A l2Smm. 595. 1lSos 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 FOAM WING CORES SEND 150 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG u.umuummmuinuummuuuuuuuuuua U FU U U PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR R/C AIRCRAFt OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS U IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VERK SO IF FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL ORI I IU ___________________________ ii U U U U U IUUEEEEEUUUEEUUUUUUUUUUUEUUUUUUUUEUEEUEUI WYiV MF6 WING MFG PO BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 beck suggest two D-cells would give few spurts amperage poop out also phoned explain problemand backed up sending Eveready 15-volt battery couldnt obtain elsewhere battery hard find can bet sent letter Union Carbide Corp ask no #1S6 1-volt batteries hobby shopsand no advertis ing modeling magazines Its item surely need second problem Cox Black Widow 049 Murphy claimed screw just vanished held backplate fuel tank en gine No magnet could find sent Cox Hobbies letter requesting screw Black Widow 049 enclosed $100 cash Several weeks later received current catalog price list packet screws parts 049 overhaul kit retailing $105 No payment due Golly old veterans heart goes out two American manufacturers gratitude help gave freely Lee Hoffman Banning CA two firms representative aeromodeling field really strive high level customer satisfac tion Maybe thats because run modelers modelers us con sumers really quite lucky know have quality things can pur chase make modeling easier and/or enjoyable Sportwagon/Mathews Continued page 30 ply blank slot mark oufline pencil Cut out epoxy place install grabber time Carve sand leading edge tips trailing edge contour Although Cal covered leading edge 2 sheeting obvious reasons doesnt suit present purposes Fuselage Standard box-type construction employed frame built over other using scraps masking tape prevent sticking substituted mod ern radial mount breakaway engine beams prototype Its good idea assemble form ers bulkheads fuselage frames curing Again use carbon paper build jig frames #3 #4 directly over drawings Remove frames pop apart using table knife Sand bevel tail posts place right frame over drawing Trial fit adjust formers necessary fit snugly frame tach CyA making sure right angles planes Install left frame onto formers checking alignment triangle etc prefer leave box building sur face jacking up tail post exactly one-half fuselage width Glue left frame place cut crosspieces pairs using top view guide An alternative method would involve re moving box setting directly over top view constructing either case sure tail post center midline stab seat level Bend landing gear over drawing using large vise-grip pliers bench vise cutoff wheel also useful attempt rebend mistake just toss start over unit held #3 nylon clips Its wise predrill #3 before installing gear Attach bottom formers stringers Moisten top sheeting ammonia water pull down over firewall former side stringers taper rear filler strips around win dows taper up wing seat CyA 1/64 ply window frames stringer filler strips Sheet plastic windows will attached inside frames after fuselage has covered makes very neat easily installed window treatment Attach wing saddle fillers dowel five-minute epoxy Make sure dowel center runs level along both planes Joining wing fuselage Hold 128 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/04
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 58, 127, 128
Bill Effinger designs literally fly themselves hands-off performance Learn relaxed thrill flying RIC lying backi building WE Plan N Pattern Sets save much 50% over ACEI RULER 40 comparable kits 40 Wing 049 090 Engines RCFF-11 ACEJRULER 14 15 36 Engines ACEIRULER H IRCFF-9 *22951IRCFF-8 61 94 Wing 78 26 Engines Fastest Climbing FF Ever SKY BUGGY 32 32 Wings 049 120 Engines RCFF-14 SKYBUGGY42IRCFF-12 *12951 42 Wings 29 65 Engines SKY BUGGY74 lRCFF10 $1995 74 Wings 78 260 Engines Amphibious FlyingThe Best Two Worlds SEA KITTEN 51 Wing 049 120 Engines RCFF-16 SEA CAT IRCFF-13 5 68 Wing iSto 40 Engines ~ SEA LION IRCFF-15 51 102 Wing 78 26 Engines Based Henry Struck original Best 1 Stunt Trainers Can Fiy Themselves MINI HOG 48 48 Wing 049 120 Engines RCT-3 ASTRO HOG H IRCT-1 1 54 Wing 15 40 Engines MIGHTY HOG H IRCT-2 51 94 Wing 78 260 Engines Friendly Giant SUPER BUCCANEER88IRCFF-1 51 86 Wing 35 78 Engines Small VersIon SUPER BUCCANEER68 66 Wing lSto 29 Engines RCFF-4 5 Easy-to-Build Clip-Wing High Climber BUCCANEER STANDARD 66 Wing 35 60 Engines RCFF-5 Classic Beauty SNOW WHITE 68 68 Wing 19 40 Engino RCFF-7 5 Soaring Beauty CUSTOM CAVALIER 78 78 Wing 12 35 Engines RCFF-6 6 2-Meter Powered Soarer Best SINBAD 78 78 Wing 049 120 Engines RCG-1 The Original AMA F/F Trainer Great Eiectric-Power too SUPER BRIGADIER 44 44 Wing 03 09 Engines RCFF-3 SUPER BRIGADIER 68 IRCFF-2 1 66 Wing 15 40 Engines Bill Effinger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plans sub-assemblies detailed parts list Add *200 mailing tube Send arochure Free Flight & Scale lans including Giant Scale Send $1 00 its refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES P 0 Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Simitars Answer Call Thanks printing Gordon Stahls Call Simitars letter January 1988 issue good find out someone has tak en initiative organize club Mil waukee Simitar Squadron us Simitar fans have contacted Gor don now have new midwest friend exchange photos ideas pertaining 21 st-century Simitar aircraft talking about putting out Simitar Quarterly newsletter spread good news about total-performance advan tage Simitar design built flew first Simitar about three years ago Evans/Winter Slow Mo tion tail-dragger have since built about dozen Simitars myselfand helped least half dozen others Continued page 10 dead4 $1400U m U battery U U pack. I .a dead $30000 airplane prevent this. Voitmaster sophisucated precision voltmeter acCUrate expensive laboratoty unit can confident readings gives Erue Unique features include -Four voltage ranges -Load Engage switch important determining cell condition -Load Status swiECh two different loads 200 ma 500 ma $2795 $3795 r Check irstlf must order handling Complete catalog $200 I I 116 W 19th St POSes 5E1CU Higginaville Mo 64037 Phese 816 584-7121 8 Model Aviation etlers o rh ditor letters will carefully considered general Interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dii Reston VA 22090 26K18 Voltmaster Kit 26K18C •••••....u. U 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfpnces subject change wthout notice See aealer first available order direct Call LZJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 PlC Video Tape ~FU Vol 1 Basics 115 minutes total running time Only $1795 tax & shipping mci VISA arid M/C orders call 415 967-5134 .great educational value recommuenckd clubs hobbj shop OttiflrS. Model AviatIon Nov 1987 Penn International Chemicals 943 Steirlin Rd iew CA 3 think guys flying field fi nally getting used seeing aircraft out horizontal stabilizer Still often dont notice its missing until craft air borne Occasionally still encounter guy whos sport umpteen years cant help offer word knowledge about efficiency tailless aircraft course hes never built flown nevertheless knows about Funny Truly building flying Simitar lieving would appreciate printing address may establish contact other Simitar pilots around country Michael Tyler 5226 W Acapulco Ln Glendale AZ 85306 Michael sent pictures three Simi tars show top bot tom Simitar Slow Motion K&B Sport ster 20 Customized Simitar Slow Motion OS 25 Simitar Shooter K&B 40 Thing Leads Another found object lesson January 1988 Model Aviation should concern anyone reads items immed iate interest feature Glow Plug Heater wasnt something expected use near future read anyway pro cess saw kind installation would work well ignition cutoff spark setupusing normal-on microswitch servo switches off low throttle trim operated kind use critical glow heater because servo has switch current off leaving position until ignition switched off manually external switch generally known two-cycle en gine run spark ignition gasolinebased fuel has about half fuel consump tion glow plug operation gas fuel costs about half much straight glow fuel total fuel cost about quar ter running similar glow engine Eric Glutton Tullahoma TN Gottcba read much interest December 1987 Letters Editor especially entitled Anything Really New letter written noted design er LF Randolph expresses surprise another designers failure credit sources previous efforts particular design believe model designer should list sources known just authors other fields scientists etc Lets face Most us modify rudder shapes move wing location down up call new Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation V 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 design Maybe time professional enough begin giving due credit especial ly us relish having de signs published Mr Randolphs early offering Pas key recent Frisskey January 1988 Flying Models both preceded Dean Swifts King Foo January 1975 Mod el Airplane News wing section heart design practically identical Coincidence Maybe considera tion sources would have classy touch Darrell Bobzin W Des Moines IA Youre Welcome October 27 tribute Buddy Rogers star 1927 Academy Award-winning film Wings great success due large part beautiful models Col Hurst Bowers Academy graciously loaned us exhibit favorable comments quiries about Academy including Mr Rogers asked extend personal thanks add own feel ings gratitude both Col Bowers Mr Geoffrey Styles helped loan arrangements also want express admiration important effort pre serve models being undertaken organization Robert Saudek Library Congress Washington DC Dead End Thanks coverage Hangar #13s 52nd Reunion last September As rebuilder 1934 8-ft gas job now display AMA Museum Reston Im very concerned about what perceive coming dead end model aviation Recently original club advisor Con nie Hansen sent packet old model plans memorabilia importantly original lectures delivered club members topics ranged model building techniques aerodynamics flying practices circa 1930-1937 read re-read old Hangar #13 lectures lay up fit fuselage glue joints apply tissue carve prop etc Combined other lectures plotting airfoils mo ment arms CG location CP travel stabil ity plotting areas Remember pitched kids 11 maybe 14 15 years old learned built models flew Ive told wont work day recently privilege talk about model planes young Scout troop over age 11 Before session drew up own plans simple 15-in -span single-stick ROG built As started talking about forces Continued page 127 12 Model Aviation THE RIC HOBBY ADVERTISER INUCING! new classified ad publication dedicated entirely radio control enthusiast seeking buy sell trade equipment accessories services Low advertising rates Brings seller buyer directly together Number source new snd used 10/C model equipment supplies No other publication will bring results need classified advertising like SPECIAL CHARTER RATE SAVE 33% ocr Sega jar SoSseription Price 12 issues $1000 YOU SAVE $500 offer enpires April 30th act NOW SUBSCRIBE TODAY Start locating good deals youve looking AD RATES 1st 15 words$325we bdl additional wsrd Name & AddressFREE Ad deadline codymonth Please clearly print type ads andlor subscription requests send along cash check money order R/C Hobby Advertiser 11203 Ridgewood Drive Battle Creek MI 49017 THE NFFS National Free Flight Society AMA-affiliated nonprofit organization purpose preserve enhance promote sport hobby Free Flight model aviation its forms has declared issue its newsletter Digest since its inception Sixties no other time recent months has organization taken larger re sponsibility attempting mold secure future organized Free Flight competition domestic level Free Flight synonymous competition turn encompasses large spectrum Free Flight categories like associate categories large track-and-field meet lots running racing throwing multitude events pius fun satisfac tion both participate content observe often asked wish thing answers may sift down outlet personal creativity inner desire excel enjoyment fellowship derived associating others hold similar interests Should current member NFFS wish current mem bership about expire remedy send $15 NFFS Sal Fruciano 6146 East Cactus Wren Road Scottsdale AZ 85253 age 18 under can hop merry-go-round $750 fee Should renewing nual membership may have noted ad dress new NFFS has just announced change responsibility helm mem bership roster Sal Fruciano replacing Don Hughes capacity Don previously volunteered serve two years hung five service maintaining smooth membership operation years appreciated Good luck Don future endeavors hearty welcome aboard volun teer Sal Fruciano new year popped off formal nouncement AMA NFFS will cospon sor worlds largest Indoor model airplane competition Mini-Dome East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN May 28 through June 4 1988 first three days May 28-30 will hold activities FAI Class FiD World Championships followed US Indoor Championships running May 31 through June 4which include 27 events details send large SASE NFFS President AJ Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005then get door armada readied extravaganza will need qualified timers helpers produce successful show wish aid cause manner requested no tify Tony probable availability Also represent company club or ganization individual de sires sponsor event events underwrit ing cost awards should notify Tony well should fine pic nic Astroturf hope will attend Worth mentioning again First Annual NFFS Nostalgia Gas Championships held July 19-20 1988 conjunction 1988 SAM Society Antique Modelers Champs Six events will flown over two days A C Gas Tuesday July 19 1/2A B new Ignition Class Wednesday July 20 details entry forms send large SASE 39C stamps Moe Whittemore NFFS NosGas Champs Contest Director RR #1 Box 296 New Palestine IN 46163 foregoing examples NFFS work support Free Flight gunfighters 58 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Andeison IN 46011 Another shot Dave Platts marvelous Unlimited Mulvihill Exile Previous questions December 1987 issue its size application have answers see column rare engines gathering dust shelves engine collectors helmeted Warren Weisenbach won O-T event October 87 CIA meet Wright Field RB Special Alert Its powerful engine 7 ,oedbeowtoo4ago-50Set$0eAneeded yoo hoShy shop o oder direot Add $200 thppog sod honddng no gotored ___ Fults Tool ng PC Box 95 Champaign IL 61820 50F17 00p50, 500 6000 000 50 000 Letters Editor Continued page 12 school gym flew few other rubberpowered models wall crashes kids ate up asked answered some great questions fun contrast fellow builder exhibited some handsome display models stated kits might cost $200 countered could built 25C point Model Aviation endlessly shows grizzled members Im expensive models high-tech beyond belief bemoaning lack flying space Kids dont need An empty playground ball park cow pasture fine kids first model finger wound flies 75 ft hes achieved next model flies min ute hes thrilled some learn plot Clark-Y RAF-32 airfoil design own its thousand times better unwrapping kit Isnt time big old boys started reviving real model buildingor dont know plot airfoil CP travel either EF Lindsley Delafield WI Finder Lost Models Recently lost RC model heavily wooded area overgrown bushes WORLD CLASS Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog though knew approximate location could found Finally went back location transmitter kept working control arms until heard faint squeak models control surfaces point follow squeak re trieve airplane FA Irani MD Front Royal VA Thanks Dr Irani sharing infor mation also artistic talent ex pect coordinated closely oth er fliers transmitting successful search effort avoid possi bility frequency conflict Hes Grateful Although Im exactly newcomer model aviation things actually new because have out gas modeling 50 years trying re-enter modeling age glow plugs new engines ran several problems new engine trying break oaly gave couple runs quit re placed three plugs no avail wrote problem K&B Manufacturing asked send plugs test ed plugs found good did K&B President John Brod c1ueQS AA Learn pros Top Flite details clear easy-to-follow full-color close up action Wings Fuselage Trims Color-on-color Designs Hinging Basic through advanced heat gun iron usage techniques tape approximately 1 hour MONOKOIE Basics Wings Tail Sections Fuselages Hinging Color Schemes Trimming MONOKOTE Il Advanced Color Schemes Designs Wing Tips Multi-Color Combos MORE MONOKOIK III Airframe Prep Advanced Wing Tips Hinging Color-on-Color Graphics Painting MORE MONOKOTE IV Wing Tips Canopy Covering Advanced Graphics Striping Car Bodies MORE MONOKOTI V Detailing Chrome Scale Tips Concave Surfaces Fragile Wing Tips MORE GREAT FOR CLUB MEETINGSI RENT OR BUY $3995 $20 Refund per tape Rentals returned undamaged within 30 days Please specify II Ill IV orV order SPECIAL PURCHASE ONlY COMBO OFFER Combination 2-hour long tapes Specify & II Ill & IV Only $65 Save $1490 Sorry no rentals available Combo tapes Send check MO Name Full Address choice VHS BETA format TOP RITE MODELS INC r Monokote Video Course 2635 S Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60616 April 1988 127 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS 4ff pM Made USA BARSTOCK Retail Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-1 50-B. 1-1/2$1395. 058 oz TT-1 75-B . 1-3/41495 095 oz TT-200-B .21595. 100 TT-225-B 41895. 155 TT-226-B 4 FAll1895. 145 -2B. 2-1/21895. 188 TT-251-B 2 FAll2095. 166 oz TT-275-B. 2-3/42295 215 TT-276-B. 2-3/4 FAll2495 200 TT-300-B 32695 258 os TT-301-B 3 FAIl2895 247 oz TT-325-B 43695. 340 az 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Nate 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner PROP NuT AflAPTOR Retell Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-140-A. 1/4-28$495 061 TT-147-A 1/4-28/7mm 495 061 oz TT-610-A mm495. 063az TT-710-A mm495. 082os fl-51 6-A 5/16-24495. 076 fl-810-A mm495. 076oz TT-825-A. 8 xl 25mm.. 495. 075 os TT-375-A. 3/8-24595 Os lT-125-A l2Smm. 595. 1lSos 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 FOAM WING CORES SEND 150 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG u.umuummmuinuummuuuuuuuuuua U FU U U PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR R/C AIRCRAFt OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS U IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VERK SO IF FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL ORI I IU ___________________________ ii U U U U U IUUEEEEEUUUEEUUUUUUUUUUUEUUUUUUUUEUEEUEUI WYiV MF6 WING MFG PO BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 beck suggest two D-cells would give few spurts amperage poop out also phoned explain problemand backed up sending Eveready 15-volt battery couldnt obtain elsewhere battery hard find can bet sent letter Union Carbide Corp ask no #1S6 1-volt batteries hobby shopsand no advertis ing modeling magazines Its item surely need second problem Cox Black Widow 049 Murphy claimed screw just vanished held backplate fuel tank en gine No magnet could find sent Cox Hobbies letter requesting screw Black Widow 049 enclosed $100 cash Several weeks later received current catalog price list packet screws parts 049 overhaul kit retailing $105 No payment due Golly old veterans heart goes out two American manufacturers gratitude help gave freely Lee Hoffman Banning CA two firms representative aeromodeling field really strive high level customer satisfac tion Maybe thats because run modelers modelers us con sumers really quite lucky know have quality things can pur chase make modeling easier and/or enjoyable Sportwagon/Mathews Continued page 30 ply blank slot mark oufline pencil Cut out epoxy place install grabber time Carve sand leading edge tips trailing edge contour Although Cal covered leading edge 2 sheeting obvious reasons doesnt suit present purposes Fuselage Standard box-type construction employed frame built over other using scraps masking tape prevent sticking substituted mod ern radial mount breakaway engine beams prototype Its good idea assemble form ers bulkheads fuselage frames curing Again use carbon paper build jig frames #3 #4 directly over drawings Remove frames pop apart using table knife Sand bevel tail posts place right frame over drawing Trial fit adjust formers necessary fit snugly frame tach CyA making sure right angles planes Install left frame onto formers checking alignment triangle etc prefer leave box building sur face jacking up tail post exactly one-half fuselage width Glue left frame place cut crosspieces pairs using top view guide An alternative method would involve re moving box setting directly over top view constructing either case sure tail post center midline stab seat level Bend landing gear over drawing using large vise-grip pliers bench vise cutoff wheel also useful attempt rebend mistake just toss start over unit held #3 nylon clips Its wise predrill #3 before installing gear Attach bottom formers stringers Moisten top sheeting ammonia water pull down over firewall former side stringers taper rear filler strips around win dows taper up wing seat CyA 1/64 ply window frames stringer filler strips Sheet plastic windows will attached inside frames after fuselage has covered makes very neat easily installed window treatment Attach wing saddle fillers dowel five-minute epoxy Make sure dowel center runs level along both planes Joining wing fuselage Hold 128 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/04
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 58, 127, 128
Bill Effinger designs literally fly themselves hands-off performance Learn relaxed thrill flying RIC lying backi building WE Plan N Pattern Sets save much 50% over ACEI RULER 40 comparable kits 40 Wing 049 090 Engines RCFF-11 ACEJRULER 14 15 36 Engines ACEIRULER H IRCFF-9 *22951IRCFF-8 61 94 Wing 78 26 Engines Fastest Climbing FF Ever SKY BUGGY 32 32 Wings 049 120 Engines RCFF-14 SKYBUGGY42IRCFF-12 *12951 42 Wings 29 65 Engines SKY BUGGY74 lRCFF10 $1995 74 Wings 78 260 Engines Amphibious FlyingThe Best Two Worlds SEA KITTEN 51 Wing 049 120 Engines RCFF-16 SEA CAT IRCFF-13 5 68 Wing iSto 40 Engines ~ SEA LION IRCFF-15 51 102 Wing 78 26 Engines Based Henry Struck original Best 1 Stunt Trainers Can Fiy Themselves MINI HOG 48 48 Wing 049 120 Engines RCT-3 ASTRO HOG H IRCT-1 1 54 Wing 15 40 Engines MIGHTY HOG H IRCT-2 51 94 Wing 78 260 Engines Friendly Giant SUPER BUCCANEER88IRCFF-1 51 86 Wing 35 78 Engines Small VersIon SUPER BUCCANEER68 66 Wing lSto 29 Engines RCFF-4 5 Easy-to-Build Clip-Wing High Climber BUCCANEER STANDARD 66 Wing 35 60 Engines RCFF-5 Classic Beauty SNOW WHITE 68 68 Wing 19 40 Engino RCFF-7 5 Soaring Beauty CUSTOM CAVALIER 78 78 Wing 12 35 Engines RCFF-6 6 2-Meter Powered Soarer Best SINBAD 78 78 Wing 049 120 Engines RCG-1 The Original AMA F/F Trainer Great Eiectric-Power too SUPER BRIGADIER 44 44 Wing 03 09 Engines RCFF-3 SUPER BRIGADIER 68 IRCFF-2 1 66 Wing 15 40 Engines Bill Effinger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plans sub-assemblies detailed parts list Add *200 mailing tube Send arochure Free Flight & Scale lans including Giant Scale Send $1 00 its refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES P 0 Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Simitars Answer Call Thanks printing Gordon Stahls Call Simitars letter January 1988 issue good find out someone has tak en initiative organize club Mil waukee Simitar Squadron us Simitar fans have contacted Gor don now have new midwest friend exchange photos ideas pertaining 21 st-century Simitar aircraft talking about putting out Simitar Quarterly newsletter spread good news about total-performance advan tage Simitar design built flew first Simitar about three years ago Evans/Winter Slow Mo tion tail-dragger have since built about dozen Simitars myselfand helped least half dozen others Continued page 10 dead4 $1400U m U battery U U pack. I .a dead $30000 airplane prevent this. Voitmaster sophisucated precision voltmeter acCUrate expensive laboratoty unit can confident readings gives Erue Unique features include -Four voltage ranges -Load Engage switch important determining cell condition -Load Status swiECh two different loads 200 ma 500 ma $2795 $3795 r Check irstlf must order handling Complete catalog $200 I I 116 W 19th St POSes 5E1CU Higginaville Mo 64037 Phese 816 584-7121 8 Model Aviation etlers o rh ditor letters will carefully considered general Interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dii Reston VA 22090 26K18 Voltmaster Kit 26K18C •••••....u. U 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfpnces subject change wthout notice See aealer first available order direct Call LZJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 PlC Video Tape ~FU Vol 1 Basics 115 minutes total running time Only $1795 tax & shipping mci VISA arid M/C orders call 415 967-5134 .great educational value recommuenckd clubs hobbj shop OttiflrS. Model AviatIon Nov 1987 Penn International Chemicals 943 Steirlin Rd iew CA 3 think guys flying field fi nally getting used seeing aircraft out horizontal stabilizer Still often dont notice its missing until craft air borne Occasionally still encounter guy whos sport umpteen years cant help offer word knowledge about efficiency tailless aircraft course hes never built flown nevertheless knows about Funny Truly building flying Simitar lieving would appreciate printing address may establish contact other Simitar pilots around country Michael Tyler 5226 W Acapulco Ln Glendale AZ 85306 Michael sent pictures three Simi tars show top bot tom Simitar Slow Motion K&B Sport ster 20 Customized Simitar Slow Motion OS 25 Simitar Shooter K&B 40 Thing Leads Another found object lesson January 1988 Model Aviation should concern anyone reads items immed iate interest feature Glow Plug Heater wasnt something expected use near future read anyway pro cess saw kind installation would work well ignition cutoff spark setupusing normal-on microswitch servo switches off low throttle trim operated kind use critical glow heater because servo has switch current off leaving position until ignition switched off manually external switch generally known two-cycle en gine run spark ignition gasolinebased fuel has about half fuel consump tion glow plug operation gas fuel costs about half much straight glow fuel total fuel cost about quar ter running similar glow engine Eric Glutton Tullahoma TN Gottcba read much interest December 1987 Letters Editor especially entitled Anything Really New letter written noted design er LF Randolph expresses surprise another designers failure credit sources previous efforts particular design believe model designer should list sources known just authors other fields scientists etc Lets face Most us modify rudder shapes move wing location down up call new Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation V 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 design Maybe time professional enough begin giving due credit especial ly us relish having de signs published Mr Randolphs early offering Pas key recent Frisskey January 1988 Flying Models both preceded Dean Swifts King Foo January 1975 Mod el Airplane News wing section heart design practically identical Coincidence Maybe considera tion sources would have classy touch Darrell Bobzin W Des Moines IA Youre Welcome October 27 tribute Buddy Rogers star 1927 Academy Award-winning film Wings great success due large part beautiful models Col Hurst Bowers Academy graciously loaned us exhibit favorable comments quiries about Academy including Mr Rogers asked extend personal thanks add own feel ings gratitude both Col Bowers Mr Geoffrey Styles helped loan arrangements also want express admiration important effort pre serve models being undertaken organization Robert Saudek Library Congress Washington DC Dead End Thanks coverage Hangar #13s 52nd Reunion last September As rebuilder 1934 8-ft gas job now display AMA Museum Reston Im very concerned about what perceive coming dead end model aviation Recently original club advisor Con nie Hansen sent packet old model plans memorabilia importantly original lectures delivered club members topics ranged model building techniques aerodynamics flying practices circa 1930-1937 read re-read old Hangar #13 lectures lay up fit fuselage glue joints apply tissue carve prop etc Combined other lectures plotting airfoils mo ment arms CG location CP travel stabil ity plotting areas Remember pitched kids 11 maybe 14 15 years old learned built models flew Ive told wont work day recently privilege talk about model planes young Scout troop over age 11 Before session drew up own plans simple 15-in -span single-stick ROG built As started talking about forces Continued page 127 12 Model Aviation THE RIC HOBBY ADVERTISER INUCING! new classified ad publication dedicated entirely radio control enthusiast seeking buy sell trade equipment accessories services Low advertising rates Brings seller buyer directly together Number source new snd used 10/C model equipment supplies No other publication will bring results need classified advertising like SPECIAL CHARTER RATE SAVE 33% ocr Sega jar SoSseription Price 12 issues $1000 YOU SAVE $500 offer enpires April 30th act NOW SUBSCRIBE TODAY Start locating good deals youve looking AD RATES 1st 15 words$325we bdl additional wsrd Name & AddressFREE Ad deadline codymonth Please clearly print type ads andlor subscription requests send along cash check money order R/C Hobby Advertiser 11203 Ridgewood Drive Battle Creek MI 49017 THE NFFS National Free Flight Society AMA-affiliated nonprofit organization purpose preserve enhance promote sport hobby Free Flight model aviation its forms has declared issue its newsletter Digest since its inception Sixties no other time recent months has organization taken larger re sponsibility attempting mold secure future organized Free Flight competition domestic level Free Flight synonymous competition turn encompasses large spectrum Free Flight categories like associate categories large track-and-field meet lots running racing throwing multitude events pius fun satisfac tion both participate content observe often asked wish thing answers may sift down outlet personal creativity inner desire excel enjoyment fellowship derived associating others hold similar interests Should current member NFFS wish current mem bership about expire remedy send $15 NFFS Sal Fruciano 6146 East Cactus Wren Road Scottsdale AZ 85253 age 18 under can hop merry-go-round $750 fee Should renewing nual membership may have noted ad dress new NFFS has just announced change responsibility helm mem bership roster Sal Fruciano replacing Don Hughes capacity Don previously volunteered serve two years hung five service maintaining smooth membership operation years appreciated Good luck Don future endeavors hearty welcome aboard volun teer Sal Fruciano new year popped off formal nouncement AMA NFFS will cospon sor worlds largest Indoor model airplane competition Mini-Dome East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN May 28 through June 4 1988 first three days May 28-30 will hold activities FAI Class FiD World Championships followed US Indoor Championships running May 31 through June 4which include 27 events details send large SASE NFFS President AJ Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005then get door armada readied extravaganza will need qualified timers helpers produce successful show wish aid cause manner requested no tify Tony probable availability Also represent company club or ganization individual de sires sponsor event events underwrit ing cost awards should notify Tony well should fine pic nic Astroturf hope will attend Worth mentioning again First Annual NFFS Nostalgia Gas Championships held July 19-20 1988 conjunction 1988 SAM Society Antique Modelers Champs Six events will flown over two days A C Gas Tuesday July 19 1/2A B new Ignition Class Wednesday July 20 details entry forms send large SASE 39C stamps Moe Whittemore NFFS NosGas Champs Contest Director RR #1 Box 296 New Palestine IN 46163 foregoing examples NFFS work support Free Flight gunfighters 58 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Andeison IN 46011 Another shot Dave Platts marvelous Unlimited Mulvihill Exile Previous questions December 1987 issue its size application have answers see column rare engines gathering dust shelves engine collectors helmeted Warren Weisenbach won O-T event October 87 CIA meet Wright Field RB Special Alert Its powerful engine 7 ,oedbeowtoo4ago-50Set$0eAneeded yoo hoShy shop o oder direot Add $200 thppog sod honddng no gotored ___ Fults Tool ng PC Box 95 Champaign IL 61820 50F17 00p50, 500 6000 000 50 000 Letters Editor Continued page 12 school gym flew few other rubberpowered models wall crashes kids ate up asked answered some great questions fun contrast fellow builder exhibited some handsome display models stated kits might cost $200 countered could built 25C point Model Aviation endlessly shows grizzled members Im expensive models high-tech beyond belief bemoaning lack flying space Kids dont need An empty playground ball park cow pasture fine kids first model finger wound flies 75 ft hes achieved next model flies min ute hes thrilled some learn plot Clark-Y RAF-32 airfoil design own its thousand times better unwrapping kit Isnt time big old boys started reviving real model buildingor dont know plot airfoil CP travel either EF Lindsley Delafield WI Finder Lost Models Recently lost RC model heavily wooded area overgrown bushes WORLD CLASS Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog though knew approximate location could found Finally went back location transmitter kept working control arms until heard faint squeak models control surfaces point follow squeak re trieve airplane FA Irani MD Front Royal VA Thanks Dr Irani sharing infor mation also artistic talent ex pect coordinated closely oth er fliers transmitting successful search effort avoid possi bility frequency conflict Hes Grateful Although Im exactly newcomer model aviation things actually new because have out gas modeling 50 years trying re-enter modeling age glow plugs new engines ran several problems new engine trying break oaly gave couple runs quit re placed three plugs no avail wrote problem K&B Manufacturing asked send plugs test ed plugs found good did K&B President John Brod c1ueQS AA Learn pros Top Flite details clear easy-to-follow full-color close up action Wings Fuselage Trims Color-on-color Designs Hinging Basic through advanced heat gun iron usage techniques tape approximately 1 hour MONOKOIE Basics Wings Tail Sections Fuselages Hinging Color Schemes Trimming MONOKOTE Il Advanced Color Schemes Designs Wing Tips Multi-Color Combos MORE MONOKOIK III Airframe Prep Advanced Wing Tips Hinging Color-on-Color Graphics Painting MORE MONOKOTE IV Wing Tips Canopy Covering Advanced Graphics Striping Car Bodies MORE MONOKOTI V Detailing Chrome Scale Tips Concave Surfaces Fragile Wing Tips MORE GREAT FOR CLUB MEETINGSI RENT OR BUY $3995 $20 Refund per tape Rentals returned undamaged within 30 days Please specify II Ill IV orV order SPECIAL PURCHASE ONlY COMBO OFFER Combination 2-hour long tapes Specify & II Ill & IV Only $65 Save $1490 Sorry no rentals available Combo tapes Send check MO Name Full Address choice VHS BETA format TOP RITE MODELS INC r Monokote Video Course 2635 S Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60616 April 1988 127 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS 4ff pM Made USA BARSTOCK Retail Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-1 50-B. 1-1/2$1395. 058 oz TT-1 75-B . 1-3/41495 095 oz TT-200-B .21595. 100 TT-225-B 41895. 155 TT-226-B 4 FAll1895. 145 -2B. 2-1/21895. 188 TT-251-B 2 FAll2095. 166 oz TT-275-B. 2-3/42295 215 TT-276-B. 2-3/4 FAll2495 200 TT-300-B 32695 258 os TT-301-B 3 FAIl2895 247 oz TT-325-B 43695. 340 az 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Nate 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner PROP NuT AflAPTOR Retell Approx Pert No SizePrice Weight TT-140-A. 1/4-28$495 061 TT-147-A 1/4-28/7mm 495 061 oz TT-610-A mm495. 063az TT-710-A mm495. 082os fl-51 6-A 5/16-24495. 076 fl-810-A mm495. 076oz TT-825-A. 8 xl 25mm.. 495. 075 os TT-375-A. 3/8-24595 Os lT-125-A l2Smm. 595. 1lSos 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 FOAM WING CORES SEND 150 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG u.umuummmuinuummuuuuuuuuuua U FU U U PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR R/C AIRCRAFt OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS U IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VERK SO IF FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL ORI I IU ___________________________ ii U U U U U IUUEEEEEUUUEEUUUUUUUUUUUEUUUUUUUUEUEEUEUI WYiV MF6 WING MFG PO BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 beck suggest two D-cells would give few spurts amperage poop out also phoned explain problemand backed up sending Eveready 15-volt battery couldnt obtain elsewhere battery hard find can bet sent letter Union Carbide Corp ask no #1S6 1-volt batteries hobby shopsand no advertis ing modeling magazines Its item surely need second problem Cox Black Widow 049 Murphy claimed screw just vanished held backplate fuel tank en gine No magnet could find sent Cox Hobbies letter requesting screw Black Widow 049 enclosed $100 cash Several weeks later received current catalog price list packet screws parts 049 overhaul kit retailing $105 No payment due Golly old veterans heart goes out two American manufacturers gratitude help gave freely Lee Hoffman Banning CA two firms representative aeromodeling field really strive high level customer satisfac tion Maybe thats because run modelers modelers us con sumers really quite lucky know have quality things can pur chase make modeling easier and/or enjoyable Sportwagon/Mathews Continued page 30 ply blank slot mark oufline pencil Cut out epoxy place install grabber time Carve sand leading edge tips trailing edge contour Although Cal covered leading edge 2 sheeting obvious reasons doesnt suit present purposes Fuselage Standard box-type construction employed frame built over other using scraps masking tape prevent sticking substituted mod ern radial mount breakaway engine beams prototype Its good idea assemble form ers bulkheads fuselage frames curing Again use carbon paper build jig frames #3 #4 directly over drawings Remove frames pop apart using table knife Sand bevel tail posts place right frame over drawing Trial fit adjust formers necessary fit snugly frame tach CyA making sure right angles planes Install left frame onto formers checking alignment triangle etc prefer leave box building sur face jacking up tail post exactly one-half fuselage width Glue left frame place cut crosspieces pairs using top view guide An alternative method would involve re moving box setting directly over top view constructing either case sure tail post center midline stab seat level Bend landing gear over drawing using large vise-grip pliers bench vise cutoff wheel also useful attempt rebend mistake just toss start over unit held #3 nylon clips Its wise predrill #3 before installing gear Attach bottom formers stringers Moisten top sheeting ammonia water pull down over firewall former side stringers taper rear filler strips around win dows taper up wing seat CyA 1/64 ply window frames stringer filler strips Sheet plastic windows will attached inside frames after fuselage has covered makes very neat easily installed window treatment Attach wing saddle fillers dowel five-minute epoxy Make sure dowel center runs level along both planes Joining wing fuselage Hold 128 Model Aviation