Bill Efflngr5 says Korda Powerhouse lost legend Model Aviation Developed over several years 1930s 1944 194611 kitted Berkeley Models 1947 broke National Endurance record twice dayl have up-dated original kit version improved stronger lighter structure end featuring interchangeable gas electric power pac&sl Great performance-minded comparitive flight studise Uke WE Men n Pattern Sate compiste sub-assembly drawings indMdeal pens drawings bill materials Instruc tions included 56 Wingspan l5to 35 Engines 0 7 15 E/P Amphibious FlyingThe Best Two Worlds SEA KIflEN 51 Wing 04810120 Engines RCFF-16 SEA CAT IRCFF-1 3 51 ing 15 40 Engines LION IRCFF-15 51 102 Wing 781025 Engines Bseed Henry Struck original Best Stunt Trainers Can Fly Themselves 049 120 Engines RCT-3 ASTRO HOG 54 ACT-i 1 54 Wing 15 40 Engines MIGHTY HOG 94 IRCT-2 51 94 Wing 7810 260 Engines Friendly Giant SUPER BUCCANEER SI IRCFF-1 51 88 Wing 35 78 Engines Smaller Version SUPER BUCCANEER U66 Wing iSto 29 Engines RCFF-4 *1295 Easy-to-Build Clip-Wing High Climber BUCCANEER STANDARD 56Wingri 35 50 Enginesb RCFF-5 Classic Beauty SNOW WHITE 65 58 Wing 19 40Enginei RCFF-7 5 2-Meter Powered Soarer Best SINBAD 73 78 Wing 04910120 Engines RCG-1 Original AMA F/F Trainer Great ElectrIc-Power too SUPER BRIGADIER 44 44 Wing 0310 09 Engines RCFF-3 SUPER BRIGADIER W IRCFF-2 1 58 Wing 151040 Engines Bill Effinger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hell Famer Prices complete plans sub-assemblies detailed pens list Add *200 mailing tubs Send Brochure Fres Flight & Scale lans including Giant Scale Send *1 00 its refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Complex Areas Another Way Although Mark Finemans method Cal culating irregular surface areas fine us dollars required purchase computer need despair Thir ties technology comes rescue claim no credit system Ive simply forgotten read Heres lowtech way figure areas complex shapes 1 Take cardboard back off com mon 8t/2 x 11 writing tablet 2 Carefully measure total area cardboard length times width 3 Carefully weigh piece cardboard 4 Carefully trace irregular part onto cardboard 5 Carefully cut out irregular piece cardboard 6 Carefully weigh irregular piece have cut cardboard 7 Set up ratio follows cross multiply divide Weight original tablet back x Area original tablet back Weight irregular card board piece Example 30 grams 93 sq 133 grams x 30 9 sq Thats theres folks rea sonably done accuracy method far exceeds practical need larger pieces may well exceed binary box computer terms outright accuracy would assume use calculator multiply divide above arithmetic should least convert whole procedure mid-tech youre imagine con scious Have fun Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI Rarely Seen Enclosed will find some photos latest project have seldom seen particular plane published thought Continued page 10 SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049 051S&09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY MANYNEWPARTS FOR OLD DISCONTINUED COX ENGINES COX PROPS & GLOW HEADS COMPETITION ACCESSORIES & CUSTOMIZED K&B ENGINES ALSO COMPLETE LINE OF RACING PARTS - GLO-BEE FIREBALL & K&B PLUGS SOLID LINES RACING WHEELS QUICK FILLS ETC WE ALSO STOCK CARBON FIBER KLO7Z OIL LATEX & SILICONE FUEL TUBING PEN BLADDER MATERIALS & HARDTO-FIND HARDWARE ESPECIALLY 2-56 & 3-48 SIZES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STITT PLUGS SILK 12 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP RUBBER BANDS KSB SEELIG & IGNITION TIMERS GAS & DIESEL FUEL TUBING TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HI-TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR OLD TIMER EVENTS 8 Model Aviation et dator letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 REV-UP INVENTORY AVERAGES OVER 9000 PROPS I! CALL FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT ON VISA OR MASTERCARD OLD TIMER SUPPLIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRES INVITED MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING & HANDLING FEE $150 RANCE ADD $100 auinan IAIITIJIAI OA NDS GREAT PLANS BUFFS Newi Historically Presentedi 07 Cort JN4 Jenny $37 81 OH Moeqoito Bb $42 1 S4 Fokker 07 FIr $39r 108 OH MoeqcBowb $55 70 Boyle Gee-Bee $32 98 Steer PT17Keydet $56 60 Howard Pete teen $32 99 NBlb Widow P61 $89 60 Soperwerine S6B $24 71 Doeg OC-3 C47 $25 89 Soperererine S6B $351 95 Goog DC3 1C471 $55 63Cc Hawk P6E $42 86 Hawk Tneeeo 13 $32 94Cc Hewk P-6E S54t 64 Stoot Sky-Cer $18 GB 11 $4$r72Cor02U1/4 L&S $46 p Sport $26r158 Cer 0201/4 LAS $55 Bolidog $43r 60 Deegle M-2 Meil $24 C3 Spt $35t68 Bristol Bolidog Ftr $30 tece Ike $45r 59 8rweoece MeLA $54WW ten $35 107 Grew Beertt FOP $55 43 Cor Geehk P1 iC $42 69 Lindberge NO211 $28 t 94 Ccr Conhk Fl 1C $25 91 Liodherge NO211 $39 4688ev Comet ten $24 96 WrNW1Nav tec $48 62 HomMrMcIIlgeo $35 74 C Helidor SB2C-6 $52 94 HowMr Molligen 545w 108 FeirnhPT19 Tr $59 63 80105 P-26A FIr $36 60 Weco Teper-Wing $34 84 Boeing P24A Ptr $48 90 Wene TepnrWing $48 * l06Woco C-6 Ceblo $52 75 Wee6d Lyseoder $23 64 Beeck C17B Meg $38 100 WeetId Lyteeder $49 96 Beech Clyt Steg $49 57 Ford Trimtr 4AT $36 Leek 11 Electra $30 76 Ford Trim 4-AT $48 $2 Loon ii Electra $40 114 Ford Tcioi 4-AT $55 62Stneon T/W 5t7 $18 96 Bellenee Aireroin $40 L 1000 T/W 5t7 $26 92 Loening C-2Amph $69 11W SRi $387- 58 Grow 13-P Dock $39 81 Ir F2-B $20 78 Grow 12-P Dock $56 Ftr F2OB $65 126 Leek Air Doprein $48 Peeno $45 62 Lock Air Enprene $24 56 Cor Werhk P40 $24 82 Look Air topreen $26 60 Veg Cereel P40 $30 77 WWme 121 tedL $48 80 Vcot Coreol P40 $69 63 C Seehewk P7C-1 $45 78 Look Lgktng P-38 $38 96 C Seehewk F7C1 $57 56 tep See tea Am $24 108 Slkor 0-30 Awph $69 76 Rep See B. Aw $39 60 tknlng 100 Sport $36 70 Fper 1-3 Cok $29 90 Boeing 100 Spert $49r 106 Piper 12 Cob $3972 NorricrepGemme $68 98 Lock flodeon Bmb $38 96 Ncrthroo Gemmo $75 63 Grow F6P felice $28 90 StinnA Leo 3/M $56 778olog BlyG Fort $35 60 StIonA Low 3/M $42 103 Bon 817G Port $55 120 StincA Low 3/M $82 68 Weetl Whirlwind $32 78 ConolCetPBYSA 863 Amer Nevien $39 106 ConCePBY-SA $56 68 B Bonenco V-Tell $39 65 MCIine Clipper 065 77 Lonoombe Seden $25 97 MChiee Clipper $75 NA 8-25 Bomber 849 62 Cortine NC4 $59 ~5MMereodnr 8-26 $69 94 Coiee NC4 $69 croon reICecoolconco Otenron OtOC 01000 PLAn - Ocec 1400 SOc 5p 61 22 Pole Almey Add 10% 10 cli order eiippino & in. etc co SSACcr&MeoEIemhereit15%125%iikyOiri Fictoriol celoloo $200 Inclode Price Linti Price section clove $100 II eir loceige o4d 8100 erect c CLE VELAND MODEL & SUPPLY Co ccorcccamceccre 102018 DETROIT AVB CLEVELAND OHIO 44102 occoceccc OrPh15 PMPST 0000 2161 9612600 would give try model Cessna Skymaster 337 twin retracts built Royal kit Its first Scale attempt took slightly under four years com plete plane complicated build looks nice flies very well models spans 76 weighs 9 lb powered two K&B 45 Sportster engines finish metallic green white MonoKote white Coverite spray epoxy young lady friend Sha ron Geigley Martin G King Harrisonburg VA Radio Shack Ni-Cd D-CeIIs dont own Radio Shack store moan fact ancient honorable name Radio Shack has- subverted merchandising what some cases garbage klongs Bangkok Nevertheless seems Don Srulls off hand put-down Radio Shack batteries Mini-Electrics September 1988 issue contested respected product testers AmericaConsumer Re ports November 1987 issue CR found just opposite what Srull said say Radio Shack #23-140 D-cells ones really D-cells others except Radio Shacks Ccells padded out D-cell size Yes Ra dio Shack D-cells cost No dont know myself better other kinds true D-cells probably Sanyo Srulls other objection D-cells op posed C-cells well taken Radio Shack D-cells weigh twice much other fake D-cells should actu ally give 40 amp-hrs Ill admit havent actually tried myself Consumer Reports usually careful tout some thing pure myth hearsay Dont too quick knock Radio Shack carry some best switches have found low contact resistance use arming switch Electrics Try #2751545 #275-1546 both sides double-pole switch wired parallel theres hardly resistance know very important low-current mini FF jobs Srull others may also interested larger RC Electrics Writing magazine articles Don Srull does semi-technical subject thank less task Theres always some sorehead nit-pick some minor point really did Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation 0I447 has largest selection giant scale IKON NWST Value modeling dollar Design Building IKON NWSTkits available today offer bestn904 Integrity Scale Fidelity Scale Flight Characteristics standard IKON FAIRCHILD 24 WARNER90$18475PORTERFIELD COLLEGIATE 84$14595 AERONCA C-39014595PORTERFIELD FLY-ABOUT 8013750 MAULE M51M6 ROCKET92/9723000WACO UPF-7 7221500 DeHAVILLAND BEAVER9618750FAIRCHILD24IRANGERI 9021000 EDO FLOATS466295TAYLORCRAFT 9015595 STITS PLAYBOY8814000WACO TAPER WING727$18000 fine kits include e Preformed landing gear e Hand cut parts e Control horns e Belicranks ws e Decals e Complete plans fall surfaces fully drawn e Cowls & pants Guality hand selected balsa e Window acetate e Select spruce e Instruct ion manual photos TO ORDER Call ordrop usa line within 3 days ling & Shipping is$750 Per Kit IKON NWST ox 306 Dept MA Falls ID 83854 773-9001 MA 1001 115 MUAL 7341/4 SCALE 80 $19000 95 OTHER FINE KITS WE OFFER Os ...........s..gg...........g.e[v32][b2280812825860]]S 00 00 0 0-~-0 iPAtLAShSI IfDAAdA MA I4f14l UIvLFWV50 00 S 0 0 0 0 0 0 S 0 WE WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE 0 PERSONAL SERVICE AND ADVICE ON ANY OF 0 YOUR MODEL PROBLEMS 0 US YOU ARE MODELER NOT NUMBER 0 Now Have Weekly Phone Specials 0 Plus Combos Newcomer 0 0 Shipping & Handling $395S COO Add $295 Money Order Only1-800-234-0180 Anailabiliny Specifications 8 Prices Sabject Change Without Prior Notice No service Charge Credit Card OrdersNOCATAL03S Personal Checks Mail Orders may held 15 days bank clearance0 it401 S GRANT GUARANTEES WARRANTIES ON DEFECTIVE MISSING ORI.I0 9 BROKENITEMSAREHANDLESDIRECTLYDYTHEMANUFACTURERSVIRIA _______________________________MARILLO TEXAS 79101 0 0 eOOOOOeoeeoeOeooooooge@ooooopoooooooooooooooooeeoeoeoooo[v34][b23661481292712720]] Span 85 Length 66 Wing Area1213 sg Weight165 lbs Pewer035040 538 662 DELUXE KIT $17000 Span85 inWeight17 lbs Length64/Pnwer035 040 Wing area1422 sg 638 G62 BROWN BOX MODELS FROM SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES w Ph 712 336-5586 ALL ORDERS ADD $1100 SHIPPING 1621 Hill Ave Spirit Lake IA 51360 like article though first Electric little Guillows Arrow converted VL-70 power EA Westbrook Chelmsford MA Don Srull s response follows Thanks interest Mini Electrics article Im baffled however could have interpreted anything said article knock against Radio Shack Most other people think have lot Radio Shack stock take another look article recommended Radio Shack C-cell Ni Cds used along switches plugs jacks resistors lamps timers wall charger What warned against use so-called economy Ni-Cd cells Radio Shack others sell may have aware Radio Shack sells two different quality levels Ni-Cds have careful ones buy Radio Shack catalog store shelves will see carry less expensive lower capacity cellsa C-cell 11 Ah capacity #23-124 low-capacity D-cell also 11 Ah #23-123 higher quality Ccells #23-141 recommended #23-140 D-cells November 1987 Consumer Report will find tested both types Radio Shack D-cells reached same conclusions did heavier expensive Ni-Cd cells better heavy duty use way did test cells mentioned before wrote about article event hope clears up pos sible misunderstanding knocking Radio Shacks Ni-Cds message trying get across stay clear cheap lightweight pseudo-cells low capacity now being sold stores including Radio Shack Don Srull McLean VA Japan Thought youd interested shots activities Japan Easy-Built FF Monocoupe makes consist ent 40-sec flights despite its lack spiral stability made rudder smaller rather adding dihedral smaller prop finally did trick CL Mustang Japanese KM kitmostly hardwood plywood cov ered silkspan doped Engine PAW 19 D54 Despite being somewhat Continued page 184 12 Model Aviation 4 SCRATCH KIT $1 0300 FULLKIT.. $21500 DELUXE KIT. $28500 can easily done Cut posts off 4 ft down top add pipe collars resulting joints Use PVC cement post sections set ground glue collars signboard legs will simple matter make base legs PVC pipe T fittings bottom upright signboard posts use simply unplug sign ground posts plug legs T fittings legs can now easily removed transport car pickup summary clubs new frequency control board has proven success Everyone has seen used has com mented its good looks functional qualities club need new fre quency control board give try Im sure will happy end re sult Bill materials 2 ea 2-in x 8-ft Schedule 40 PVC pipe posts 1 ea 1-in x 4-ft Schedule 40 PVC pipe wind sock pole 1 ea 2-in PVC pipe cap post cap 1 ea 1-in PVC pipe cap wind sock pole cap 1 ea 2-in 1-in PVC pipe reducer post to-pole reducer DISTRIBUTED BY SMIflflHI END UNTRIED 7550 S GbeI 5od edeo CA 93422 46&1717 t en Small can PVC pipe cement 3 ea 14-in x 3-in x 25-in Plexiglas pin board fronts 3 ea 1A-in x 3-in x 25l/2in Plexiglas pin board backs 24 ea A-in x 1-in X 1-in Plexiglas pin number plates 24 ea wooden clothespins frequency pins 10 ft 3A-in-wide plastic banding strap board spacer material 80 ea x 1/2in Aluminum Pop-rivits 12 ea #8 1-in Phillips head sheet metal screws 1 ea Super-T CyA adhesive 1 set Ace RC Upper Band channel stickers Part # 50L930U @ $395 1 set Ace RC Lower Band channel stickers Part # 50L930L @ $495 Plus $200 shippingAce RC 116 W 19th St Higginsville MO 64037 Optional parts needed portable board legs 2 ea 2-in PVC pipe T fittings 4 ea 2-in x 2-ft PVC pipe base legs 4 ea 2-in PVC pipe caps leg caps Postscript will notice several pho tos bright orange safety fence around pit area fence constructiongrade safety fence widely used util ity companies others safety barrier around construction sites excavations comes 4 x 50-ft rolls costs about $55 roll Most area construction supply companies carry fence has proven very durable tough also resili ent enough easy occasional air plane comes contact fellow fly trainer trying land plane bounced off landed its wheels engine still running Total damage plane fence Zero Dont try steel chain link fence think fence makes good safety investment club hope see use flying fields future Letters Editor Continued page 12 Mustang picture note can Mr Diesel fuelthe worlds best think Mr Diesel Ian McQueen deserves prize promotion aeromodeling Nathan Sturman Shibukawa City Gunmaken Japan 184 Model Aviation AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS overpowered Mustang real joy fly
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/11
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 184
Bill Efflngr5 says Korda Powerhouse lost legend Model Aviation Developed over several years 1930s 1944 194611 kitted Berkeley Models 1947 broke National Endurance record twice dayl have up-dated original kit version improved stronger lighter structure end featuring interchangeable gas electric power pac&sl Great performance-minded comparitive flight studise Uke WE Men n Pattern Sate compiste sub-assembly drawings indMdeal pens drawings bill materials Instruc tions included 56 Wingspan l5to 35 Engines 0 7 15 E/P Amphibious FlyingThe Best Two Worlds SEA KIflEN 51 Wing 04810120 Engines RCFF-16 SEA CAT IRCFF-1 3 51 ing 15 40 Engines LION IRCFF-15 51 102 Wing 781025 Engines Bseed Henry Struck original Best Stunt Trainers Can Fly Themselves 049 120 Engines RCT-3 ASTRO HOG 54 ACT-i 1 54 Wing 15 40 Engines MIGHTY HOG 94 IRCT-2 51 94 Wing 7810 260 Engines Friendly Giant SUPER BUCCANEER SI IRCFF-1 51 88 Wing 35 78 Engines Smaller Version SUPER BUCCANEER U66 Wing iSto 29 Engines RCFF-4 *1295 Easy-to-Build Clip-Wing High Climber BUCCANEER STANDARD 56Wingri 35 50 Enginesb RCFF-5 Classic Beauty SNOW WHITE 65 58 Wing 19 40Enginei RCFF-7 5 2-Meter Powered Soarer Best SINBAD 73 78 Wing 04910120 Engines RCG-1 Original AMA F/F Trainer Great ElectrIc-Power too SUPER BRIGADIER 44 44 Wing 0310 09 Engines RCFF-3 SUPER BRIGADIER W IRCFF-2 1 58 Wing 151040 Engines Bill Effinger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hell Famer Prices complete plans sub-assemblies detailed pens list Add *200 mailing tubs Send Brochure Fres Flight & Scale lans including Giant Scale Send *1 00 its refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Complex Areas Another Way Although Mark Finemans method Cal culating irregular surface areas fine us dollars required purchase computer need despair Thir ties technology comes rescue claim no credit system Ive simply forgotten read Heres lowtech way figure areas complex shapes 1 Take cardboard back off com mon 8t/2 x 11 writing tablet 2 Carefully measure total area cardboard length times width 3 Carefully weigh piece cardboard 4 Carefully trace irregular part onto cardboard 5 Carefully cut out irregular piece cardboard 6 Carefully weigh irregular piece have cut cardboard 7 Set up ratio follows cross multiply divide Weight original tablet back x Area original tablet back Weight irregular card board piece Example 30 grams 93 sq 133 grams x 30 9 sq Thats theres folks rea sonably done accuracy method far exceeds practical need larger pieces may well exceed binary box computer terms outright accuracy would assume use calculator multiply divide above arithmetic should least convert whole procedure mid-tech youre imagine con scious Have fun Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI Rarely Seen Enclosed will find some photos latest project have seldom seen particular plane published thought Continued page 10 SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049 051S&09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY MANYNEWPARTS FOR OLD DISCONTINUED COX ENGINES COX PROPS & GLOW HEADS COMPETITION ACCESSORIES & CUSTOMIZED K&B ENGINES ALSO COMPLETE LINE OF RACING PARTS - GLO-BEE FIREBALL & K&B PLUGS SOLID LINES RACING WHEELS QUICK FILLS ETC WE ALSO STOCK CARBON FIBER KLO7Z OIL LATEX & SILICONE FUEL TUBING PEN BLADDER MATERIALS & HARDTO-FIND HARDWARE ESPECIALLY 2-56 & 3-48 SIZES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STITT PLUGS SILK 12 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP RUBBER BANDS KSB SEELIG & IGNITION TIMERS GAS & DIESEL FUEL TUBING TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HI-TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR OLD TIMER EVENTS 8 Model Aviation et dator letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 REV-UP INVENTORY AVERAGES OVER 9000 PROPS I! CALL FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT ON VISA OR MASTERCARD OLD TIMER SUPPLIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRES INVITED MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING & HANDLING FEE $150 RANCE ADD $100 auinan IAIITIJIAI OA NDS GREAT PLANS BUFFS Newi Historically Presentedi 07 Cort JN4 Jenny $37 81 OH Moeqoito Bb $42 1 S4 Fokker 07 FIr $39r 108 OH MoeqcBowb $55 70 Boyle Gee-Bee $32 98 Steer PT17Keydet $56 60 Howard Pete teen $32 99 NBlb Widow P61 $89 60 Soperwerine S6B $24 71 Doeg OC-3 C47 $25 89 Soperererine S6B $351 95 Goog DC3 1C471 $55 63Cc Hawk P6E $42 86 Hawk Tneeeo 13 $32 94Cc Hewk P-6E S54t 64 Stoot Sky-Cer $18 GB 11 $4$r72Cor02U1/4 L&S $46 p Sport $26r158 Cer 0201/4 LAS $55 Bolidog $43r 60 Deegle M-2 Meil $24 C3 Spt $35t68 Bristol Bolidog Ftr $30 tece Ike $45r 59 8rweoece MeLA $54WW ten $35 107 Grew Beertt FOP $55 43 Cor Geehk P1 iC $42 69 Lindberge NO211 $28 t 94 Ccr Conhk Fl 1C $25 91 Liodherge NO211 $39 4688ev Comet ten $24 96 WrNW1Nav tec $48 62 HomMrMcIIlgeo $35 74 C Helidor SB2C-6 $52 94 HowMr Molligen 545w 108 FeirnhPT19 Tr $59 63 80105 P-26A FIr $36 60 Weco Teper-Wing $34 84 Boeing P24A Ptr $48 90 Wene TepnrWing $48 * l06Woco C-6 Ceblo $52 75 Wee6d Lyseoder $23 64 Beeck C17B Meg $38 100 WeetId Lyteeder $49 96 Beech Clyt Steg $49 57 Ford Trimtr 4AT $36 Leek 11 Electra $30 76 Ford Trim 4-AT $48 $2 Loon ii Electra $40 114 Ford Tcioi 4-AT $55 62Stneon T/W 5t7 $18 96 Bellenee Aireroin $40 L 1000 T/W 5t7 $26 92 Loening C-2Amph $69 11W SRi $387- 58 Grow 13-P Dock $39 81 Ir F2-B $20 78 Grow 12-P Dock $56 Ftr F2OB $65 126 Leek Air Doprein $48 Peeno $45 62 Lock Air Enprene $24 56 Cor Werhk P40 $24 82 Look Air topreen $26 60 Veg Cereel P40 $30 77 WWme 121 tedL $48 80 Vcot Coreol P40 $69 63 C Seehewk P7C-1 $45 78 Look Lgktng P-38 $38 96 C Seehewk F7C1 $57 56 tep See tea Am $24 108 Slkor 0-30 Awph $69 76 Rep See B. Aw $39 60 tknlng 100 Sport $36 70 Fper 1-3 Cok $29 90 Boeing 100 Spert $49r 106 Piper 12 Cob $3972 NorricrepGemme $68 98 Lock flodeon Bmb $38 96 Ncrthroo Gemmo $75 63 Grow F6P felice $28 90 StinnA Leo 3/M $56 778olog BlyG Fort $35 60 StIonA Low 3/M $42 103 Bon 817G Port $55 120 StincA Low 3/M $82 68 Weetl Whirlwind $32 78 ConolCetPBYSA 863 Amer Nevien $39 106 ConCePBY-SA $56 68 B Bonenco V-Tell $39 65 MCIine Clipper 065 77 Lonoombe Seden $25 97 MChiee Clipper $75 NA 8-25 Bomber 849 62 Cortine NC4 $59 ~5MMereodnr 8-26 $69 94 Coiee NC4 $69 croon reICecoolconco Otenron OtOC 01000 PLAn - Ocec 1400 SOc 5p 61 22 Pole Almey Add 10% 10 cli order eiippino & in. etc co SSACcr&MeoEIemhereit15%125%iikyOiri Fictoriol celoloo $200 Inclode Price Linti Price section clove $100 II eir loceige o4d 8100 erect c CLE VELAND MODEL & SUPPLY Co ccorcccamceccre 102018 DETROIT AVB CLEVELAND OHIO 44102 occoceccc OrPh15 PMPST 0000 2161 9612600 would give try model Cessna Skymaster 337 twin retracts built Royal kit Its first Scale attempt took slightly under four years com plete plane complicated build looks nice flies very well models spans 76 weighs 9 lb powered two K&B 45 Sportster engines finish metallic green white MonoKote white Coverite spray epoxy young lady friend Sha ron Geigley Martin G King Harrisonburg VA Radio Shack Ni-Cd D-CeIIs dont own Radio Shack store moan fact ancient honorable name Radio Shack has- subverted merchandising what some cases garbage klongs Bangkok Nevertheless seems Don Srulls off hand put-down Radio Shack batteries Mini-Electrics September 1988 issue contested respected product testers AmericaConsumer Re ports November 1987 issue CR found just opposite what Srull said say Radio Shack #23-140 D-cells ones really D-cells others except Radio Shacks Ccells padded out D-cell size Yes Ra dio Shack D-cells cost No dont know myself better other kinds true D-cells probably Sanyo Srulls other objection D-cells op posed C-cells well taken Radio Shack D-cells weigh twice much other fake D-cells should actu ally give 40 amp-hrs Ill admit havent actually tried myself Consumer Reports usually careful tout some thing pure myth hearsay Dont too quick knock Radio Shack carry some best switches have found low contact resistance use arming switch Electrics Try #2751545 #275-1546 both sides double-pole switch wired parallel theres hardly resistance know very important low-current mini FF jobs Srull others may also interested larger RC Electrics Writing magazine articles Don Srull does semi-technical subject thank less task Theres always some sorehead nit-pick some minor point really did Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation 0I447 has largest selection giant scale IKON NWST Value modeling dollar Design Building IKON NWSTkits available today offer bestn904 Integrity Scale Fidelity Scale Flight Characteristics standard IKON FAIRCHILD 24 WARNER90$18475PORTERFIELD COLLEGIATE 84$14595 AERONCA C-39014595PORTERFIELD FLY-ABOUT 8013750 MAULE M51M6 ROCKET92/9723000WACO UPF-7 7221500 DeHAVILLAND BEAVER9618750FAIRCHILD24IRANGERI 9021000 EDO FLOATS466295TAYLORCRAFT 9015595 STITS PLAYBOY8814000WACO TAPER WING727$18000 fine kits include e Preformed landing gear e Hand cut parts e Control horns e Belicranks ws e Decals e Complete plans fall surfaces fully drawn e Cowls & pants Guality hand selected balsa e Window acetate e Select spruce e Instruct ion manual photos TO ORDER Call ordrop usa line within 3 days ling & Shipping is$750 Per Kit IKON NWST ox 306 Dept MA Falls ID 83854 773-9001 MA 1001 115 MUAL 7341/4 SCALE 80 $19000 95 OTHER FINE KITS WE OFFER Os ...........s..gg...........g.e[v32][b2280812825860]]S 00 00 0 0-~-0 iPAtLAShSI IfDAAdA MA I4f14l UIvLFWV50 00 S 0 0 0 0 0 0 S 0 WE WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE 0 PERSONAL SERVICE AND ADVICE ON ANY OF 0 YOUR MODEL PROBLEMS 0 US YOU ARE MODELER NOT NUMBER 0 Now Have Weekly Phone Specials 0 Plus Combos Newcomer 0 0 Shipping & Handling $395S COO Add $295 Money Order Only1-800-234-0180 Anailabiliny Specifications 8 Prices Sabject Change Without Prior Notice No service Charge Credit Card OrdersNOCATAL03S Personal Checks Mail Orders may held 15 days bank clearance0 it401 S GRANT GUARANTEES WARRANTIES ON DEFECTIVE MISSING ORI.I0 9 BROKENITEMSAREHANDLESDIRECTLYDYTHEMANUFACTURERSVIRIA _______________________________MARILLO TEXAS 79101 0 0 eOOOOOeoeeoeOeooooooge@ooooopoooooooooooooooooeeoeoeoooo[v34][b23661481292712720]] Span 85 Length 66 Wing Area1213 sg Weight165 lbs Pewer035040 538 662 DELUXE KIT $17000 Span85 inWeight17 lbs Length64/Pnwer035 040 Wing area1422 sg 638 G62 BROWN BOX MODELS FROM SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES w Ph 712 336-5586 ALL ORDERS ADD $1100 SHIPPING 1621 Hill Ave Spirit Lake IA 51360 like article though first Electric little Guillows Arrow converted VL-70 power EA Westbrook Chelmsford MA Don Srull s response follows Thanks interest Mini Electrics article Im baffled however could have interpreted anything said article knock against Radio Shack Most other people think have lot Radio Shack stock take another look article recommended Radio Shack C-cell Ni Cds used along switches plugs jacks resistors lamps timers wall charger What warned against use so-called economy Ni-Cd cells Radio Shack others sell may have aware Radio Shack sells two different quality levels Ni-Cds have careful ones buy Radio Shack catalog store shelves will see carry less expensive lower capacity cellsa C-cell 11 Ah capacity #23-124 low-capacity D-cell also 11 Ah #23-123 higher quality Ccells #23-141 recommended #23-140 D-cells November 1987 Consumer Report will find tested both types Radio Shack D-cells reached same conclusions did heavier expensive Ni-Cd cells better heavy duty use way did test cells mentioned before wrote about article event hope clears up pos sible misunderstanding knocking Radio Shacks Ni-Cds message trying get across stay clear cheap lightweight pseudo-cells low capacity now being sold stores including Radio Shack Don Srull McLean VA Japan Thought youd interested shots activities Japan Easy-Built FF Monocoupe makes consist ent 40-sec flights despite its lack spiral stability made rudder smaller rather adding dihedral smaller prop finally did trick CL Mustang Japanese KM kitmostly hardwood plywood cov ered silkspan doped Engine PAW 19 D54 Despite being somewhat Continued page 184 12 Model Aviation 4 SCRATCH KIT $1 0300 FULLKIT.. $21500 DELUXE KIT. $28500 can easily done Cut posts off 4 ft down top add pipe collars resulting joints Use PVC cement post sections set ground glue collars signboard legs will simple matter make base legs PVC pipe T fittings bottom upright signboard posts use simply unplug sign ground posts plug legs T fittings legs can now easily removed transport car pickup summary clubs new frequency control board has proven success Everyone has seen used has com mented its good looks functional qualities club need new fre quency control board give try Im sure will happy end re sult Bill materials 2 ea 2-in x 8-ft Schedule 40 PVC pipe posts 1 ea 1-in x 4-ft Schedule 40 PVC pipe wind sock pole 1 ea 2-in PVC pipe cap post cap 1 ea 1-in PVC pipe cap wind sock pole cap 1 ea 2-in 1-in PVC pipe reducer post to-pole reducer DISTRIBUTED BY SMIflflHI END UNTRIED 7550 S GbeI 5od edeo CA 93422 46&1717 t en Small can PVC pipe cement 3 ea 14-in x 3-in x 25-in Plexiglas pin board fronts 3 ea 1A-in x 3-in x 25l/2in Plexiglas pin board backs 24 ea A-in x 1-in X 1-in Plexiglas pin number plates 24 ea wooden clothespins frequency pins 10 ft 3A-in-wide plastic banding strap board spacer material 80 ea x 1/2in Aluminum Pop-rivits 12 ea #8 1-in Phillips head sheet metal screws 1 ea Super-T CyA adhesive 1 set Ace RC Upper Band channel stickers Part # 50L930U @ $395 1 set Ace RC Lower Band channel stickers Part # 50L930L @ $495 Plus $200 shippingAce RC 116 W 19th St Higginsville MO 64037 Optional parts needed portable board legs 2 ea 2-in PVC pipe T fittings 4 ea 2-in x 2-ft PVC pipe base legs 4 ea 2-in PVC pipe caps leg caps Postscript will notice several pho tos bright orange safety fence around pit area fence constructiongrade safety fence widely used util ity companies others safety barrier around construction sites excavations comes 4 x 50-ft rolls costs about $55 roll Most area construction supply companies carry fence has proven very durable tough also resili ent enough easy occasional air plane comes contact fellow fly trainer trying land plane bounced off landed its wheels engine still running Total damage plane fence Zero Dont try steel chain link fence think fence makes good safety investment club hope see use flying fields future Letters Editor Continued page 12 Mustang picture note can Mr Diesel fuelthe worlds best think Mr Diesel Ian McQueen deserves prize promotion aeromodeling Nathan Sturman Shibukawa City Gunmaken Japan 184 Model Aviation AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS overpowered Mustang real joy fly
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/11
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 184
Bill Efflngr5 says Korda Powerhouse lost legend Model Aviation Developed over several years 1930s 1944 194611 kitted Berkeley Models 1947 broke National Endurance record twice dayl have up-dated original kit version improved stronger lighter structure end featuring interchangeable gas electric power pac&sl Great performance-minded comparitive flight studise Uke WE Men n Pattern Sate compiste sub-assembly drawings indMdeal pens drawings bill materials Instruc tions included 56 Wingspan l5to 35 Engines 0 7 15 E/P Amphibious FlyingThe Best Two Worlds SEA KIflEN 51 Wing 04810120 Engines RCFF-16 SEA CAT IRCFF-1 3 51 ing 15 40 Engines LION IRCFF-15 51 102 Wing 781025 Engines Bseed Henry Struck original Best Stunt Trainers Can Fly Themselves 049 120 Engines RCT-3 ASTRO HOG 54 ACT-i 1 54 Wing 15 40 Engines MIGHTY HOG 94 IRCT-2 51 94 Wing 7810 260 Engines Friendly Giant SUPER BUCCANEER SI IRCFF-1 51 88 Wing 35 78 Engines Smaller Version SUPER BUCCANEER U66 Wing iSto 29 Engines RCFF-4 *1295 Easy-to-Build Clip-Wing High Climber BUCCANEER STANDARD 56Wingri 35 50 Enginesb RCFF-5 Classic Beauty SNOW WHITE 65 58 Wing 19 40Enginei RCFF-7 5 2-Meter Powered Soarer Best SINBAD 73 78 Wing 04910120 Engines RCG-1 Original AMA F/F Trainer Great ElectrIc-Power too SUPER BRIGADIER 44 44 Wing 0310 09 Engines RCFF-3 SUPER BRIGADIER W IRCFF-2 1 58 Wing 151040 Engines Bill Effinger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hell Famer Prices complete plans sub-assemblies detailed pens list Add *200 mailing tubs Send Brochure Fres Flight & Scale lans including Giant Scale Send *1 00 its refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Complex Areas Another Way Although Mark Finemans method Cal culating irregular surface areas fine us dollars required purchase computer need despair Thir ties technology comes rescue claim no credit system Ive simply forgotten read Heres lowtech way figure areas complex shapes 1 Take cardboard back off com mon 8t/2 x 11 writing tablet 2 Carefully measure total area cardboard length times width 3 Carefully weigh piece cardboard 4 Carefully trace irregular part onto cardboard 5 Carefully cut out irregular piece cardboard 6 Carefully weigh irregular piece have cut cardboard 7 Set up ratio follows cross multiply divide Weight original tablet back x Area original tablet back Weight irregular card board piece Example 30 grams 93 sq 133 grams x 30 9 sq Thats theres folks rea sonably done accuracy method far exceeds practical need larger pieces may well exceed binary box computer terms outright accuracy would assume use calculator multiply divide above arithmetic should least convert whole procedure mid-tech youre imagine con scious Have fun Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI Rarely Seen Enclosed will find some photos latest project have seldom seen particular plane published thought Continued page 10 SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049 051S&09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY MANYNEWPARTS FOR OLD DISCONTINUED COX ENGINES COX PROPS & GLOW HEADS COMPETITION ACCESSORIES & CUSTOMIZED K&B ENGINES ALSO COMPLETE LINE OF RACING PARTS - GLO-BEE FIREBALL & K&B PLUGS SOLID LINES RACING WHEELS QUICK FILLS ETC WE ALSO STOCK CARBON FIBER KLO7Z OIL LATEX & SILICONE FUEL TUBING PEN BLADDER MATERIALS & HARDTO-FIND HARDWARE ESPECIALLY 2-56 & 3-48 SIZES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STITT PLUGS SILK 12 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP RUBBER BANDS KSB SEELIG & IGNITION TIMERS GAS & DIESEL FUEL TUBING TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HI-TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR OLD TIMER EVENTS 8 Model Aviation et dator letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 REV-UP INVENTORY AVERAGES OVER 9000 PROPS I! CALL FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT ON VISA OR MASTERCARD OLD TIMER SUPPLIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRES INVITED MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING & HANDLING FEE $150 RANCE ADD $100 auinan IAIITIJIAI OA NDS GREAT PLANS BUFFS Newi Historically Presentedi 07 Cort JN4 Jenny $37 81 OH Moeqoito Bb $42 1 S4 Fokker 07 FIr $39r 108 OH MoeqcBowb $55 70 Boyle Gee-Bee $32 98 Steer PT17Keydet $56 60 Howard Pete teen $32 99 NBlb Widow P61 $89 60 Soperwerine S6B $24 71 Doeg OC-3 C47 $25 89 Soperererine S6B $351 95 Goog DC3 1C471 $55 63Cc Hawk P6E $42 86 Hawk Tneeeo 13 $32 94Cc Hewk P-6E S54t 64 Stoot Sky-Cer $18 GB 11 $4$r72Cor02U1/4 L&S $46 p Sport $26r158 Cer 0201/4 LAS $55 Bolidog $43r 60 Deegle M-2 Meil $24 C3 Spt $35t68 Bristol Bolidog Ftr $30 tece Ike $45r 59 8rweoece MeLA $54WW ten $35 107 Grew Beertt FOP $55 43 Cor Geehk P1 iC $42 69 Lindberge NO211 $28 t 94 Ccr Conhk Fl 1C $25 91 Liodherge NO211 $39 4688ev Comet ten $24 96 WrNW1Nav tec $48 62 HomMrMcIIlgeo $35 74 C Helidor SB2C-6 $52 94 HowMr Molligen 545w 108 FeirnhPT19 Tr $59 63 80105 P-26A FIr $36 60 Weco Teper-Wing $34 84 Boeing P24A Ptr $48 90 Wene TepnrWing $48 * l06Woco C-6 Ceblo $52 75 Wee6d Lyseoder $23 64 Beeck C17B Meg $38 100 WeetId Lyteeder $49 96 Beech Clyt Steg $49 57 Ford Trimtr 4AT $36 Leek 11 Electra $30 76 Ford Trim 4-AT $48 $2 Loon ii Electra $40 114 Ford Tcioi 4-AT $55 62Stneon T/W 5t7 $18 96 Bellenee Aireroin $40 L 1000 T/W 5t7 $26 92 Loening C-2Amph $69 11W SRi $387- 58 Grow 13-P Dock $39 81 Ir F2-B $20 78 Grow 12-P Dock $56 Ftr F2OB $65 126 Leek Air Doprein $48 Peeno $45 62 Lock Air Enprene $24 56 Cor Werhk P40 $24 82 Look Air topreen $26 60 Veg Cereel P40 $30 77 WWme 121 tedL $48 80 Vcot Coreol P40 $69 63 C Seehewk P7C-1 $45 78 Look Lgktng P-38 $38 96 C Seehewk F7C1 $57 56 tep See tea Am $24 108 Slkor 0-30 Awph $69 76 Rep See B. Aw $39 60 tknlng 100 Sport $36 70 Fper 1-3 Cok $29 90 Boeing 100 Spert $49r 106 Piper 12 Cob $3972 NorricrepGemme $68 98 Lock flodeon Bmb $38 96 Ncrthroo Gemmo $75 63 Grow F6P felice $28 90 StinnA Leo 3/M $56 778olog BlyG Fort $35 60 StIonA Low 3/M $42 103 Bon 817G Port $55 120 StincA Low 3/M $82 68 Weetl Whirlwind $32 78 ConolCetPBYSA 863 Amer Nevien $39 106 ConCePBY-SA $56 68 B Bonenco V-Tell $39 65 MCIine Clipper 065 77 Lonoombe Seden $25 97 MChiee Clipper $75 NA 8-25 Bomber 849 62 Cortine NC4 $59 ~5MMereodnr 8-26 $69 94 Coiee NC4 $69 croon reICecoolconco Otenron OtOC 01000 PLAn - Ocec 1400 SOc 5p 61 22 Pole Almey Add 10% 10 cli order eiippino & in. etc co SSACcr&MeoEIemhereit15%125%iikyOiri Fictoriol celoloo $200 Inclode Price Linti Price section clove $100 II eir loceige o4d 8100 erect c CLE VELAND MODEL & SUPPLY Co ccorcccamceccre 102018 DETROIT AVB CLEVELAND OHIO 44102 occoceccc OrPh15 PMPST 0000 2161 9612600 would give try model Cessna Skymaster 337 twin retracts built Royal kit Its first Scale attempt took slightly under four years com plete plane complicated build looks nice flies very well models spans 76 weighs 9 lb powered two K&B 45 Sportster engines finish metallic green white MonoKote white Coverite spray epoxy young lady friend Sha ron Geigley Martin G King Harrisonburg VA Radio Shack Ni-Cd D-CeIIs dont own Radio Shack store moan fact ancient honorable name Radio Shack has- subverted merchandising what some cases garbage klongs Bangkok Nevertheless seems Don Srulls off hand put-down Radio Shack batteries Mini-Electrics September 1988 issue contested respected product testers AmericaConsumer Re ports November 1987 issue CR found just opposite what Srull said say Radio Shack #23-140 D-cells ones really D-cells others except Radio Shacks Ccells padded out D-cell size Yes Ra dio Shack D-cells cost No dont know myself better other kinds true D-cells probably Sanyo Srulls other objection D-cells op posed C-cells well taken Radio Shack D-cells weigh twice much other fake D-cells should actu ally give 40 amp-hrs Ill admit havent actually tried myself Consumer Reports usually careful tout some thing pure myth hearsay Dont too quick knock Radio Shack carry some best switches have found low contact resistance use arming switch Electrics Try #2751545 #275-1546 both sides double-pole switch wired parallel theres hardly resistance know very important low-current mini FF jobs Srull others may also interested larger RC Electrics Writing magazine articles Don Srull does semi-technical subject thank less task Theres always some sorehead nit-pick some minor point really did Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation 0I447 has largest selection giant scale IKON NWST Value modeling dollar Design Building IKON NWSTkits available today offer bestn904 Integrity Scale Fidelity Scale Flight Characteristics standard IKON FAIRCHILD 24 WARNER90$18475PORTERFIELD COLLEGIATE 84$14595 AERONCA C-39014595PORTERFIELD FLY-ABOUT 8013750 MAULE M51M6 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Anailabiliny Specifications 8 Prices Sabject Change Without Prior Notice No service Charge Credit Card OrdersNOCATAL03S Personal Checks Mail Orders may held 15 days bank clearance0 it401 S GRANT GUARANTEES WARRANTIES ON DEFECTIVE MISSING ORI.I0 9 BROKENITEMSAREHANDLESDIRECTLYDYTHEMANUFACTURERSVIRIA _______________________________MARILLO TEXAS 79101 0 0 eOOOOOeoeeoeOeooooooge@ooooopoooooooooooooooooeeoeoeoooo[v34][b23661481292712720]] Span 85 Length 66 Wing Area1213 sg Weight165 lbs Pewer035040 538 662 DELUXE KIT $17000 Span85 inWeight17 lbs Length64/Pnwer035 040 Wing area1422 sg 638 G62 BROWN BOX MODELS FROM SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES w Ph 712 336-5586 ALL ORDERS ADD $1100 SHIPPING 1621 Hill Ave Spirit Lake IA 51360 like article though first Electric little Guillows Arrow converted VL-70 power EA Westbrook Chelmsford MA Don Srull s response follows Thanks interest Mini Electrics article Im baffled however could have interpreted anything said article knock against Radio Shack Most other people think have lot Radio Shack stock take another look article recommended Radio Shack C-cell Ni Cds used along switches plugs jacks resistors lamps timers wall charger What warned against use so-called economy Ni-Cd cells Radio Shack others sell may have aware Radio Shack sells two different quality levels Ni-Cds have careful ones buy Radio Shack catalog store shelves will see carry less expensive lower capacity cellsa C-cell 11 Ah capacity #23-124 low-capacity D-cell also 11 Ah #23-123 higher quality Ccells #23-141 recommended #23-140 D-cells November 1987 Consumer Report will find tested both types Radio Shack D-cells reached same conclusions did heavier expensive Ni-Cd cells better heavy duty use way did test cells mentioned before wrote about article event hope clears up pos sible misunderstanding knocking Radio Shacks Ni-Cds message trying get across stay clear cheap lightweight pseudo-cells low capacity now being sold stores including Radio Shack Don Srull McLean VA Japan Thought youd interested shots activities Japan Easy-Built FF Monocoupe makes consist ent 40-sec flights despite its lack spiral stability made rudder smaller rather adding dihedral smaller prop finally did trick CL Mustang Japanese KM kitmostly hardwood plywood cov ered silkspan doped Engine PAW 19 D54 Despite being somewhat Continued page 184 12 Model Aviation 4 SCRATCH KIT $1 0300 FULLKIT.. $21500 DELUXE KIT. $28500 can easily done Cut posts off 4 ft down top add pipe collars resulting joints Use PVC cement post sections set ground glue collars signboard legs will simple matter make base legs PVC pipe T fittings bottom upright signboard posts use simply unplug sign ground posts plug legs T fittings legs can now easily removed transport car pickup summary clubs new frequency control board has proven success Everyone has seen used has com mented its good looks functional qualities club need new fre quency control board give try Im sure will happy end re sult Bill materials 2 ea 2-in x 8-ft Schedule 40 PVC pipe posts 1 ea 1-in x 4-ft Schedule 40 PVC pipe wind sock pole 1 ea 2-in PVC pipe cap post cap 1 ea 1-in PVC pipe cap wind sock pole cap 1 ea 2-in 1-in PVC pipe reducer post to-pole reducer DISTRIBUTED BY SMIflflHI END UNTRIED 7550 S GbeI 5od edeo CA 93422 46&1717 t en Small can PVC pipe cement 3 ea 14-in x 3-in x 25-in Plexiglas pin board fronts 3 ea 1A-in x 3-in x 25l/2in Plexiglas pin board backs 24 ea A-in x 1-in X 1-in Plexiglas pin number plates 24 ea wooden clothespins frequency pins 10 ft 3A-in-wide plastic banding strap board spacer material 80 ea x 1/2in Aluminum Pop-rivits 12 ea #8 1-in Phillips head sheet metal screws 1 ea Super-T CyA adhesive 1 set Ace RC Upper Band channel stickers Part # 50L930U @ $395 1 set Ace RC Lower Band channel stickers Part # 50L930L @ $495 Plus $200 shippingAce RC 116 W 19th St Higginsville MO 64037 Optional parts needed portable board legs 2 ea 2-in PVC pipe T fittings 4 ea 2-in x 2-ft PVC pipe base legs 4 ea 2-in PVC pipe caps leg caps Postscript will notice several pho tos bright orange safety fence around pit area fence constructiongrade safety fence widely used util ity companies others safety barrier around construction sites excavations comes 4 x 50-ft rolls costs about $55 roll Most area construction supply companies carry fence has proven very durable tough also resili ent enough easy occasional air plane comes contact fellow fly trainer trying land plane bounced off landed its wheels engine still running Total damage plane fence Zero Dont try steel chain link fence think fence makes good safety investment club hope see use flying fields future Letters Editor Continued page 12 Mustang picture note can Mr Diesel fuelthe worlds best think Mr Diesel Ian McQueen deserves prize promotion aeromodeling Nathan Sturman Shibukawa City Gunmaken Japan 184 Model Aviation AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS overpowered Mustang real joy fly
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/11
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 184
Bill Efflngr5 says Korda Powerhouse lost legend Model Aviation Developed over several years 1930s 1944 194611 kitted Berkeley Models 1947 broke National Endurance record twice dayl have up-dated original kit version improved stronger lighter structure end featuring interchangeable gas electric power pac&sl Great performance-minded comparitive flight studise Uke WE Men n Pattern Sate compiste sub-assembly drawings indMdeal pens drawings bill materials Instruc tions included 56 Wingspan l5to 35 Engines 0 7 15 E/P Amphibious FlyingThe Best Two Worlds SEA KIflEN 51 Wing 04810120 Engines RCFF-16 SEA CAT IRCFF-1 3 51 ing 15 40 Engines LION IRCFF-15 51 102 Wing 781025 Engines Bseed Henry Struck original Best Stunt Trainers Can Fly Themselves 049 120 Engines RCT-3 ASTRO HOG 54 ACT-i 1 54 Wing 15 40 Engines MIGHTY HOG 94 IRCT-2 51 94 Wing 7810 260 Engines Friendly Giant SUPER BUCCANEER SI IRCFF-1 51 88 Wing 35 78 Engines Smaller Version SUPER BUCCANEER U66 Wing iSto 29 Engines RCFF-4 *1295 Easy-to-Build Clip-Wing High Climber BUCCANEER STANDARD 56Wingri 35 50 Enginesb RCFF-5 Classic Beauty SNOW WHITE 65 58 Wing 19 40Enginei RCFF-7 5 2-Meter Powered Soarer Best SINBAD 73 78 Wing 04910120 Engines RCG-1 Original AMA F/F Trainer Great ElectrIc-Power too SUPER BRIGADIER 44 44 Wing 0310 09 Engines RCFF-3 SUPER BRIGADIER W IRCFF-2 1 58 Wing 151040 Engines Bill Effinger Founding Member AMA NFFS Hell Famer Prices complete plans sub-assemblies detailed pens list Add *200 mailing tubs Send Brochure Fres Flight & Scale lans including Giant Scale Send *1 00 its refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Complex Areas Another Way Although Mark Finemans method Cal culating irregular surface areas fine us dollars required purchase computer need despair Thir ties technology comes rescue claim no credit system Ive simply forgotten read Heres lowtech way figure areas complex shapes 1 Take cardboard back off com mon 8t/2 x 11 writing tablet 2 Carefully measure total area cardboard length times width 3 Carefully weigh piece cardboard 4 Carefully trace irregular part onto cardboard 5 Carefully cut out irregular piece cardboard 6 Carefully weigh irregular piece have cut cardboard 7 Set up ratio follows cross multiply divide Weight original tablet back x Area original tablet back Weight irregular card board piece Example 30 grams 93 sq 133 grams x 30 9 sq Thats theres folks rea sonably done accuracy method far exceeds practical need larger pieces may well exceed binary box computer terms outright accuracy would assume use calculator multiply divide above arithmetic should least convert whole procedure mid-tech youre imagine con scious Have fun Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI Rarely Seen Enclosed will find some photos latest project have seldom seen particular plane published thought Continued page 10 SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049 051S&09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY MANYNEWPARTS FOR OLD DISCONTINUED COX ENGINES COX PROPS & GLOW HEADS COMPETITION ACCESSORIES & CUSTOMIZED K&B ENGINES ALSO COMPLETE LINE OF RACING PARTS - GLO-BEE FIREBALL & K&B PLUGS SOLID LINES RACING WHEELS QUICK FILLS ETC WE ALSO STOCK CARBON FIBER KLO7Z OIL LATEX & SILICONE FUEL TUBING PEN BLADDER MATERIALS & HARDTO-FIND HARDWARE ESPECIALLY 2-56 & 3-48 SIZES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STITT PLUGS SILK 12 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP RUBBER BANDS KSB SEELIG & IGNITION TIMERS GAS & DIESEL FUEL TUBING TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HI-TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR OLD TIMER EVENTS 8 Model Aviation et dator letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 REV-UP INVENTORY AVERAGES OVER 9000 PROPS I! CALL FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT ON VISA OR MASTERCARD OLD TIMER SUPPLIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRES INVITED MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING & HANDLING FEE $150 RANCE ADD $100 auinan IAIITIJIAI OA NDS GREAT PLANS BUFFS Newi Historically Presentedi 07 Cort JN4 Jenny $37 81 OH Moeqoito Bb $42 1 S4 Fokker 07 FIr $39r 108 OH MoeqcBowb $55 70 Boyle Gee-Bee $32 98 Steer PT17Keydet $56 60 Howard Pete teen $32 99 NBlb Widow P61 $89 60 Soperwerine S6B $24 71 Doeg OC-3 C47 $25 89 Soperererine S6B $351 95 Goog DC3 1C471 $55 63Cc Hawk P6E $42 86 Hawk Tneeeo 13 $32 94Cc Hewk P-6E S54t 64 Stoot Sky-Cer $18 GB 11 $4$r72Cor02U1/4 L&S $46 p Sport $26r158 Cer 0201/4 LAS $55 Bolidog $43r 60 Deegle M-2 Meil $24 C3 Spt $35t68 Bristol Bolidog Ftr $30 tece Ike $45r 59 8rweoece MeLA $54WW ten $35 107 Grew Beertt FOP $55 43 Cor Geehk P1 iC $42 69 Lindberge NO211 $28 t 94 Ccr Conhk Fl 1C $25 91 Liodherge NO211 $39 4688ev Comet ten $24 96 WrNW1Nav tec $48 62 HomMrMcIIlgeo $35 74 C Helidor SB2C-6 $52 94 HowMr Molligen 545w 108 FeirnhPT19 Tr $59 63 80105 P-26A FIr $36 60 Weco Teper-Wing $34 84 Boeing P24A Ptr $48 90 Wene TepnrWing $48 * l06Woco C-6 Ceblo $52 75 Wee6d Lyseoder $23 64 Beeck C17B Meg $38 100 WeetId Lyteeder $49 96 Beech Clyt Steg $49 57 Ford Trimtr 4AT $36 Leek 11 Electra $30 76 Ford Trim 4-AT $48 $2 Loon ii Electra $40 114 Ford Tcioi 4-AT $55 62Stneon T/W 5t7 $18 96 Bellenee Aireroin $40 L 1000 T/W 5t7 $26 92 Loening C-2Amph $69 11W SRi $387- 58 Grow 13-P Dock $39 81 Ir F2-B $20 78 Grow 12-P Dock $56 Ftr F2OB $65 126 Leek Air Doprein $48 Peeno $45 62 Lock Air Enprene $24 56 Cor Werhk P40 $24 82 Look Air topreen $26 60 Veg Cereel P40 $30 77 WWme 121 tedL $48 80 Vcot Coreol P40 $69 63 C Seehewk P7C-1 $45 78 Look Lgktng P-38 $38 96 C Seehewk F7C1 $57 56 tep See tea Am $24 108 Slkor 0-30 Awph $69 76 Rep See B. Aw $39 60 tknlng 100 Sport $36 70 Fper 1-3 Cok $29 90 Boeing 100 Spert $49r 106 Piper 12 Cob $3972 NorricrepGemme $68 98 Lock flodeon Bmb $38 96 Ncrthroo Gemmo $75 63 Grow F6P felice $28 90 StinnA Leo 3/M $56 778olog BlyG Fort $35 60 StIonA Low 3/M $42 103 Bon 817G Port $55 120 StincA Low 3/M $82 68 Weetl Whirlwind $32 78 ConolCetPBYSA 863 Amer Nevien $39 106 ConCePBY-SA $56 68 B Bonenco V-Tell $39 65 MCIine Clipper 065 77 Lonoombe Seden $25 97 MChiee Clipper $75 NA 8-25 Bomber 849 62 Cortine NC4 $59 ~5MMereodnr 8-26 $69 94 Coiee NC4 $69 croon reICecoolconco Otenron OtOC 01000 PLAn - Ocec 1400 SOc 5p 61 22 Pole Almey Add 10% 10 cli order eiippino & in. etc co SSACcr&MeoEIemhereit15%125%iikyOiri Fictoriol celoloo $200 Inclode Price Linti Price section clove $100 II eir loceige o4d 8100 erect c CLE VELAND MODEL & SUPPLY Co ccorcccamceccre 102018 DETROIT AVB CLEVELAND OHIO 44102 occoceccc OrPh15 PMPST 0000 2161 9612600 would give try model Cessna Skymaster 337 twin retracts built Royal kit Its first Scale attempt took slightly under four years com plete plane complicated build looks nice flies very well models spans 76 weighs 9 lb powered two K&B 45 Sportster engines finish metallic green white MonoKote white Coverite spray epoxy young lady friend Sha ron Geigley Martin G King Harrisonburg VA Radio Shack Ni-Cd D-CeIIs dont own Radio Shack store moan fact ancient honorable name Radio Shack has- subverted merchandising what some cases garbage klongs Bangkok Nevertheless seems Don Srulls off hand put-down Radio Shack batteries Mini-Electrics September 1988 issue contested respected product testers AmericaConsumer Re ports November 1987 issue CR found just opposite what Srull said say Radio Shack #23-140 D-cells ones really D-cells others except Radio Shacks Ccells padded out D-cell size Yes Ra dio Shack D-cells cost No dont know myself better other kinds true D-cells probably Sanyo Srulls other objection D-cells op posed C-cells well taken Radio Shack D-cells weigh twice much other fake D-cells should actu ally give 40 amp-hrs Ill admit havent actually tried myself Consumer Reports usually careful tout some thing pure myth hearsay Dont too quick knock Radio Shack carry some best switches have found low contact resistance use arming switch Electrics Try #2751545 #275-1546 both sides double-pole switch wired parallel theres hardly resistance know very important low-current mini FF jobs Srull others may also interested larger RC Electrics Writing magazine articles Don Srull does semi-technical subject thank less task Theres always some sorehead nit-pick some minor point really did Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation 0I447 has largest selection giant scale IKON NWST Value modeling dollar Design Building IKON NWSTkits available today offer bestn904 Integrity Scale Fidelity Scale Flight Characteristics standard IKON FAIRCHILD 24 WARNER90$18475PORTERFIELD COLLEGIATE 84$14595 AERONCA C-39014595PORTERFIELD FLY-ABOUT 8013750 MAULE M51M6 ROCKET92/9723000WACO UPF-7 7221500 DeHAVILLAND BEAVER9618750FAIRCHILD24IRANGERI 9021000 EDO FLOATS466295TAYLORCRAFT 9015595 STITS PLAYBOY8814000WACO TAPER WING727$18000 fine kits include e Preformed landing gear e Hand cut parts e Control horns e Belicranks ws e Decals e Complete plans fall surfaces fully drawn e Cowls & pants Guality hand selected balsa e Window acetate e Select spruce e Instruct ion manual photos TO ORDER Call ordrop usa line within 3 days ling & Shipping is$750 Per Kit IKON NWST ox 306 Dept MA Falls ID 83854 773-9001 MA 1001 115 MUAL 7341/4 SCALE 80 $19000 95 OTHER FINE KITS WE OFFER Os ...........s..gg...........g.e[v32][b2280812825860]]S 00 00 0 0-~-0 iPAtLAShSI IfDAAdA MA I4f14l UIvLFWV50 00 S 0 0 0 0 0 0 S 0 WE WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE 0 PERSONAL SERVICE AND ADVICE ON ANY OF 0 YOUR MODEL PROBLEMS 0 US YOU ARE MODELER NOT NUMBER 0 Now Have Weekly Phone Specials 0 Plus Combos Newcomer 0 0 Shipping & Handling $395S COO Add $295 Money Order Only1-800-234-0180 Anailabiliny Specifications 8 Prices Sabject Change Without Prior Notice No service Charge Credit Card OrdersNOCATAL03S Personal Checks Mail Orders may held 15 days bank clearance0 it401 S GRANT GUARANTEES WARRANTIES ON DEFECTIVE MISSING ORI.I0 9 BROKENITEMSAREHANDLESDIRECTLYDYTHEMANUFACTURERSVIRIA _______________________________MARILLO TEXAS 79101 0 0 eOOOOOeoeeoeOeooooooge@ooooopoooooooooooooooooeeoeoeoooo[v34][b23661481292712720]] Span 85 Length 66 Wing Area1213 sg Weight165 lbs Pewer035040 538 662 DELUXE KIT $17000 Span85 inWeight17 lbs Length64/Pnwer035 040 Wing area1422 sg 638 G62 BROWN BOX MODELS FROM SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES w Ph 712 336-5586 ALL ORDERS ADD $1100 SHIPPING 1621 Hill Ave Spirit Lake IA 51360 like article though first Electric little Guillows Arrow converted VL-70 power EA Westbrook Chelmsford MA Don Srull s response follows Thanks interest Mini Electrics article Im baffled however could have interpreted anything said article knock against Radio Shack Most other people think have lot Radio Shack stock take another look article recommended Radio Shack C-cell Ni Cds used along switches plugs jacks resistors lamps timers wall charger What warned against use so-called economy Ni-Cd cells Radio Shack others sell may have aware Radio Shack sells two different quality levels Ni-Cds have careful ones buy Radio Shack catalog store shelves will see carry less expensive lower capacity cellsa C-cell 11 Ah capacity #23-124 low-capacity D-cell also 11 Ah #23-123 higher quality Ccells #23-141 recommended #23-140 D-cells November 1987 Consumer Report will find tested both types Radio Shack D-cells reached same conclusions did heavier expensive Ni-Cd cells better heavy duty use way did test cells mentioned before wrote about article event hope clears up pos sible misunderstanding knocking Radio Shacks Ni-Cds message trying get across stay clear cheap lightweight pseudo-cells low capacity now being sold stores including Radio Shack Don Srull McLean VA Japan Thought youd interested shots activities Japan Easy-Built FF Monocoupe makes consist ent 40-sec flights despite its lack spiral stability made rudder smaller rather adding dihedral smaller prop finally did trick CL Mustang Japanese KM kitmostly hardwood plywood cov ered silkspan doped Engine PAW 19 D54 Despite being somewhat Continued page 184 12 Model Aviation 4 SCRATCH KIT $1 0300 FULLKIT.. $21500 DELUXE KIT. $28500 can easily done Cut posts off 4 ft down top add pipe collars resulting joints Use PVC cement post sections set ground glue collars signboard legs will simple matter make base legs PVC pipe T fittings bottom upright signboard posts use simply unplug sign ground posts plug legs T fittings legs can now easily removed transport car pickup summary clubs new frequency control board has proven success Everyone has seen used has com mented its good looks functional qualities club need new fre quency control board give try Im sure will happy end re sult Bill materials 2 ea 2-in x 8-ft 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leg caps Postscript will notice several pho tos bright orange safety fence around pit area fence constructiongrade safety fence widely used util ity companies others safety barrier around construction sites excavations comes 4 x 50-ft rolls costs about $55 roll Most area construction supply companies carry fence has proven very durable tough also resili ent enough easy occasional air plane comes contact fellow fly trainer trying land plane bounced off landed its wheels engine still running Total damage plane fence Zero Dont try steel chain link fence think fence makes good safety investment club hope see use flying fields future Letters Editor Continued page 12 Mustang picture note can Mr Diesel fuelthe worlds best think Mr Diesel Ian McQueen deserves prize promotion aeromodeling Nathan Sturman Shibukawa City Gunmaken Japan 184 Model Aviation AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS overpowered Mustang real joy fly