71 Performance name game CL Scale Racing ones got itand enviable strings wins authors design tips can help put winners circle John Ballard COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE Scale Racing Goodyear requires combination engine airplane pilot pit man Lii Quickie successful designs has dominated event years 1977 78 80 81 82 Racing requires airplane combines maneuverability quickness impeccable landing takeoff characteristics Lil Quickie has excellent size relationship wing body elevator addition ample fuselage area available engine fuel shut-off tank landing gear positioning performance design has enabled record record Open category Nats time 547 1978 160-lap race article intended acquaint CL Scale Racingenthusiast high-performance model incorporating latest construction tech niques competitive total system wing construction basically straight forward past have used built-up wing several failed pit man catches Ys balsa wing carved shape found best 3/16 x 4 spar necessity prevent cracking during fast shut-down Damage rocks pitting gloves can minimized utilizing spruce leading trailing edges spruce also gives wing additional rigidity study picture shows aluminum en gine mounting plate relative positioning Two crankshafts new-model Rossi fuel shut-off valve tank quick-fill upperone hasstock timing 72750 closing tanks till pipe has secured 1/16- lower has silver-soldered re wire bent form clamp timed 62-650—gives steadier running 62 Model Aviation Jfr Construction designed endure race hand ling mishandling combined ingredients fast pit stops high flight speed have put theauthors Lilauickieontopmanytimes Note flexible cable pushrod behind wing fuel shut-off trip wIre lead-out exit shown plans has found ideal Internal lines can easily installed carving hatch cover underneath side wing incorporating slotted buttons line construction Fuselage Proper selection hard straight grained -in balsa fuselage construction mandatory Ys-in fuselage traditionally has used -in stronger especially utilizing extra-long 3A x -in maple engine mounts engine fuel shut-oW tank can mounted securely long maple mounts Accurate prop balancing must highperformance modeling number choices balancing rigs balances shaft two knife-edge wheelson side FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SEE PAGE 164 Additionally spar has added behind wing rudder prevent cracking breaking during bard landings incorpora tion titanium landing gear replacing usual -in wire durable easier attach keep engine vibration minimum -in aluminum engine mounting plate recommended Elevator stabilizer Straight bard balsa should used elevator Again use spruce leading trailing edges strength stab constructed 1/16 plywood center sandwiched between two pieces 1/16 balsa done prevent minimize damage aircraft flips over landing rough terrain Fuel shut-off tank mousetrap-type spring-loaded shut-off shown constructed steel shim stock utilizes pull-type trip wire elevator horn must mounted top elevator flexible cable attached pushrod trip wire shut-off constructed pinch off both fuel pressure lines past have tried ball-check valves enclosed pressure line prone sticking Positive shut-downs easily ac complished pinching both fuel pressure lines retaining pressure tank whch can used prime engine during pit stops plans show Dons 3-oz Rat Race tank recessed -in fuselagelocated tween maple engine mounts Several other tank types have used successfully Dons commercially available well con structed recommend resoldering fill pipe lines seams fuel pick-up tube should straight line engine venturi best results relocate pressured line neck fill pipe Engine Success competitively Scale Racing requires engine develops required airspeed also dependable pit stops especially true since three pit stops initial start required 140-lap feature race past Rossi engine dominated event However introduction Nelson 15 enthusiast has alternate Continued page JSJ December 1982 63 1 t p080000 ~LIQIJICKIE Mats hsw Lf Dons 3-oz Rat Race fuel tank recessed fuselage firmly anchored front rear Titanium landing gear Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 write information Getting prop just right very important Check what pitch props actually make sure side prop same station Youll need prop pitch gauge such Aviation Road Fallbrook CA 92028 has avail able new series books called Detail Scale Series books softbound contain 73 pages chock full Scale builders details moderately priced $695 majority subjects series jet aircraft include F4 Phantom II Part II F-16 B Fighting Falcon F-Ill Aardvark F-5E F Tiger II F- 18 Hornet F-I 4A Tomcat F 105 Thunderchief two two-part books B- 17 Flying Fortress B-29 Superfortress books emphasize details generally wanted Scale modelers such cockpit interiors landing gear armament wheel wells avionics five-view scale drawings series books true Scale modeler should find extremely worthwhile Send items CL Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269 St New Hide Park NY 11040 LiIQuickie/Ballard Continued page 63 choice has proven compe titive standard Nelson 370 venturi recently introduced racing head capable outstanding performance Parts easily ob AT LAST LETE HANDBOOK ON RC HELICOPTERS Well-Known American Author Flier FOR THE AVERAGE MODELLER THIS IS THE FIRST COMPLETE HANDBOOK ON THE SUBJECT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE USA IT COVERS THOROUGHLY HIstory 01 RC Helicopters Basic Theory Flight Descriptions Different Types Models Past Present Mechanical Design Operation Fixed Pitch Collective Pitch Bell/Hiller Mix etc Install Set Up Controls r Fly Forward Aerobatics Several Reference Sections Control Rods Fittings Metric vs American Threads Pictorial IllustratIons Helicopter Parts Pieces Publication Date mber 1982 PRE-PUBLICATION PRICE 5 AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY STORE NATIONWIDE ORDER YOUR COPIES NOW 23961 CRAFTSMAN RD CALABASAS CALIFORNIA 91302 213 9920195 SCALE DOCUMENTATIONCUSTOM FOAM WINGS d TAILS SCALt DRAWINGSPHOTOS BOOKLtTSCUSTOM SAILPLANE WINGSd TAILS LA MODtL PLANSSPRAY ADHESIVES 1982ZnK.LFIBERGLASS FUSELAGES AIRPLANE CATALOGS $200HI STARTS REPLA-TECH iThAdlONALBALSA d PLYWOOD 48900 MC KENZIE HIMSEND 5O# d IOSASE FOR INFO VIDA OREGON 97486ESSB0X437LEMONTPA 16851 tamed Kustom Kraftsmanship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 OPS 15 also good possibility summer 1981 saw appearance new Rossi 15 larger case Bob Oge used retimed early prototype engine place second 1981 Nats initial shake down engine showed larger diameter crankshaft heavy rod positive improve ments Unfortunately CL Racing enthusiasts crankshaft timing found 72-75 degrees ATC closing side produced erratic performance silver-soldering crankshaft port adjusting closing side timing 62-65 degrees engine gains rpm runs extremely steady 250 venturi included should replaced 320-350 best performance Generally Rossi #3 #4 head drilled tapped standard glow plug will produce excellent power plug life allowing 010-013 head-to-piston clearance Rossi ABC liner/piston apoears perform FARMAItI I1 MUbUUIIU flue GENTLEMANS PLANE Veto easy budding 0 Deligntlul gent e uiSiOfl air No sting Mosguitosll PLANS 2 SIZES Fall ni. Itishlydeteiled GENTLE GiANT itOAl QUADRA $2400 GENTLE LADY AOl 40-Ag 4-cycle toin $1700 Othet superb giant-scale plans size 9 FOKKER DVIII 2-4 Ca in$2500 9 PT-iS Ooedre oe Kiorito $2800 9 PIPER [-4 Militey J3 cab OaedeS2000 send neno cheek Etans sent tolled UPs POSTPAID money orde toteigs otders add doSs tot a, mail TAYLOR-CRAFT bonn latge sash tot StoCItuten nt LEE TAYLOR all Tayiocrah plans Oltetings 216 Willow AnenueComing sonn Groeteran Tigntll Roceodle CA 95678A- yatgc Kachinaii ************** **** ********* * * * WANDITTM * *,ee * Lilt- yost sarranty,, * *lO ft CORD J *Wet Dry * Stick Abrasives * *A Keyn Macsine gloes encEplIxoal- *sandogControl excellent finish * * 89-95tastc mcI 1 flat Wnd 1 *of 6 grits *1 O8-~tuilder Specal pcI 2 flat t hull*round smOg 5 cal-h Il o grub *1 29-5Deluxe [cds 3 flat 2 nalf *round woods hull clods *tO caig S dttts * *Additional Woods Abras ue axa able* *SAn local Sohby shop * *ADD IS EIMORE Lop No 214 288 5789 * On 266 uIte Texas 75146 December 1982 151 Whats aN Its authors rig determin ing intake openinguses dial indicator head degree wheel shaft con junction pointer lug uosn 01 snese tanKs work well upper Dons can bought lower made brass shim stock lower tank doesnt require recessing fuselage Solve Sanding Problems SPEED STIX Disposable Sanding Tools Inconvenient Hard-to-Sand Spotsl S Use Wet Dry 03 Sanding Grades 100 120 160 $485 Regular SPEED STIX 9 Stix 3 grade 1/4 3/8 1/2 dlam $295 Mini SPEED STIX Set 6 1/8 3/16 1/4 dtam 120 & 180 Orders PostpaId Order Direct Precision Sanding Tools 2930 Skyview Ave Pueblo CO 81008 Eve Phone 303 542-6200 quadra engine PERFORMANCE 37 lbs capacity 35 cc develops over 20 HP 8000-10000 RPM Part credit impressive performance weight ratio due Schnuerle porting combined piston port induction QUALITY Precision machining continuous testing run engine factory has made Quadra No 1 world component detail design Quadra provides ultimate quality reliability Model II needle main bearings Model Ill e/needle main bearings Model 111111 le bearing piston pin Roller bearing crank pin 4 WAYS BETIER IN POWERING LARGE SCALE AIRCRAFTE rn SERVICEABILITY simplicity design provides accessible maintenance free engine market ECONOMY Quadra offers value money other comparable engine Alter youve flown wifh Quadra Youll never safistied wifh anything less TML Manufacturing Ltd Huron Industrial Park Canada Avenue Huron Park Ontario Canada NOM 1YO Telephone 5191 228-6514 Teleu 064-7181 start well Propeller limited power 15 size engine choice pitch propeller can affect performance dramatically Initially recarved Top Flite 7 x 6 speed prop used mold fiberglass copy After considerable testing pitching molded Walt Perkins Shadow Racing 1100 SE 28th St Ocala FL 32670 Walt molded prop carbon fiber epoxy After minimum de-flashing rework excellent terminal speed obtained superior acceleration takeoff diameter Shadow copy about 6Yn pitch 5 stations Station 2 tip blade Different engines and/or atmospheric conditions may require different propeller selection imperative prop balanced carefully hub trued-up Several excellent commercial balancers availableI use Harry Higley Hub Balancer prior pitching Racing team efforthard work through preparedness will deliver dividends sys tem presented can produce consistent winner have comments questions address care Mode/Aviation Two Trainers/Kruse Continued page 67 using carbon paper lightweight poster board underneath After youre done tracing may cut out poster board templates transfer shapes / 16 sheet balsa wings TATONE engine test siand cast aluminum adjustable hold size engines trom AA 80 unit includes 4 oz tank tubes tittings completely di400li dia575assembled Tank strap anc 1 dia4001 dia750mounting screws Included 1 dia500ludia850 Idia500.diaOnly 1495 aIm tail surfaces 3/16 balsa fuselages Try best can cut out fuselages 900 angle stabilizer mounting areas tilted glue stabilizers main bodies Its also important cut wing slots 900 flat sides fuselage Sand surfaces lightly round off leading trailing edges wings tail surfaces Round off edges fuselages except stabilizer mounted markings original plans done outlining first ball-point pen filling colored areas felt-tip pen fineline Magic Marker neat can dont apply too much pressure felt-tip pens will bleed beyond boundaries markings through capillary action Assemble planes Jet Hot Stuff Zap some equivalent cyanoacrylate glue wing tip should blocked up 1 above building board wings glued together before inserting wing slot fuselage wings square fuselage equal dihedral both sides glue stabilizers place add rudders Flying Balance both planes shown plans adding clay nose area prefer small hole can drilled bottom nose lead shot pressed hole glued place proper balance point reached Test-glide planes outdoors grass field Add subtract lead clay until show no tendency dive stall tossed about shoulder height Test glides can best accomp lished holding nose ship level slightly down aiming spot ground about 25 30 feet away moderately smooth toss shoulder height should cause 152 Model Aviation DEALER INQUIR/ES INVITED kit contains five metal fnstnimanf cases machined turned piated Giasses diaf backs precision cut fit cases Aiso included sf action twenty typical instrument disf faces instructions KIT SIZES
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 151, 152
71 Performance name game CL Scale Racing ones got itand enviable strings wins authors design tips can help put winners circle John Ballard COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE Scale Racing Goodyear requires combination engine airplane pilot pit man Lii Quickie successful designs has dominated event years 1977 78 80 81 82 Racing requires airplane combines maneuverability quickness impeccable landing takeoff characteristics Lil Quickie has excellent size relationship wing body elevator addition ample fuselage area available engine fuel shut-off tank landing gear positioning performance design has enabled record record Open category Nats time 547 1978 160-lap race article intended acquaint CL Scale Racingenthusiast high-performance model incorporating latest construction tech niques competitive total system wing construction basically straight forward past have used built-up wing several failed pit man catches Ys balsa wing carved shape found best 3/16 x 4 spar necessity prevent cracking during fast shut-down Damage rocks pitting gloves can minimized utilizing spruce leading trailing edges spruce also gives wing additional rigidity study picture shows aluminum en gine mounting plate relative positioning Two crankshafts new-model Rossi fuel shut-off valve tank quick-fill upperone hasstock timing 72750 closing tanks till pipe has secured 1/16- lower has silver-soldered re wire bent form clamp timed 62-650—gives steadier running 62 Model Aviation Jfr Construction designed endure race hand ling mishandling combined ingredients fast pit stops high flight speed have put theauthors Lilauickieontopmanytimes Note flexible cable pushrod behind wing fuel shut-off trip wIre lead-out exit shown plans has found ideal Internal lines can easily installed carving hatch cover underneath side wing incorporating slotted buttons line construction Fuselage Proper selection hard straight grained -in balsa fuselage construction mandatory Ys-in fuselage traditionally has used -in stronger especially utilizing extra-long 3A x -in maple engine mounts engine fuel shut-oW tank can mounted securely long maple mounts Accurate prop balancing must highperformance modeling number choices balancing rigs balances shaft two knife-edge wheelson side FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SEE PAGE 164 Additionally spar has added behind wing rudder prevent cracking breaking during bard landings incorpora tion titanium landing gear replacing usual -in wire durable easier attach keep engine vibration minimum -in aluminum engine mounting plate recommended Elevator stabilizer Straight bard balsa should used elevator Again use spruce leading trailing edges strength stab constructed 1/16 plywood center sandwiched between two pieces 1/16 balsa done prevent minimize damage aircraft flips over landing rough terrain Fuel shut-off tank mousetrap-type spring-loaded shut-off shown constructed steel shim stock utilizes pull-type trip wire elevator horn must mounted top elevator flexible cable attached pushrod trip wire shut-off constructed pinch off both fuel pressure lines past have tried ball-check valves enclosed pressure line prone sticking Positive shut-downs easily ac complished pinching both fuel pressure lines retaining pressure tank whch can used prime engine during pit stops plans show Dons 3-oz Rat Race tank recessed -in fuselagelocated tween maple engine mounts Several other tank types have used successfully Dons commercially available well con structed recommend resoldering fill pipe lines seams fuel pick-up tube should straight line engine venturi best results relocate pressured line neck fill pipe Engine Success competitively Scale Racing requires engine develops required airspeed also dependable pit stops especially true since three pit stops initial start required 140-lap feature race past Rossi engine dominated event However introduction Nelson 15 enthusiast has alternate Continued page JSJ December 1982 63 1 t p080000 ~LIQIJICKIE Mats hsw Lf Dons 3-oz Rat Race fuel tank recessed fuselage firmly anchored front rear Titanium landing gear Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 write information Getting prop just right very important Check what pitch props actually make sure side prop same station Youll need prop pitch gauge such Aviation Road Fallbrook CA 92028 has avail able new series books called Detail Scale Series books softbound contain 73 pages chock full Scale builders details moderately priced $695 majority subjects series jet aircraft include F4 Phantom II Part II F-16 B Fighting Falcon F-Ill Aardvark F-5E F Tiger II F- 18 Hornet F-I 4A Tomcat F 105 Thunderchief two two-part books B- 17 Flying Fortress B-29 Superfortress books emphasize details generally wanted Scale modelers such cockpit interiors landing gear armament wheel wells avionics five-view scale drawings series books true Scale modeler should find extremely worthwhile Send items CL Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269 St New Hide Park NY 11040 LiIQuickie/Ballard Continued page 63 choice has proven compe titive standard Nelson 370 venturi recently introduced racing head capable outstanding performance Parts easily ob AT LAST LETE HANDBOOK ON RC HELICOPTERS Well-Known American Author Flier FOR THE AVERAGE MODELLER THIS IS THE FIRST COMPLETE HANDBOOK ON THE SUBJECT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE USA IT COVERS THOROUGHLY HIstory 01 RC Helicopters Basic Theory Flight Descriptions Different Types Models Past Present Mechanical Design Operation Fixed Pitch Collective Pitch Bell/Hiller Mix etc Install Set Up Controls r Fly Forward Aerobatics Several Reference Sections Control Rods Fittings Metric vs American Threads Pictorial IllustratIons Helicopter Parts Pieces Publication Date mber 1982 PRE-PUBLICATION PRICE 5 AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY STORE NATIONWIDE ORDER YOUR COPIES NOW 23961 CRAFTSMAN RD CALABASAS CALIFORNIA 91302 213 9920195 SCALE DOCUMENTATIONCUSTOM FOAM WINGS d TAILS SCALt DRAWINGSPHOTOS BOOKLtTSCUSTOM SAILPLANE WINGSd TAILS LA MODtL PLANSSPRAY ADHESIVES 1982ZnK.LFIBERGLASS FUSELAGES AIRPLANE CATALOGS $200HI STARTS REPLA-TECH iThAdlONALBALSA d PLYWOOD 48900 MC KENZIE HIMSEND 5O# d IOSASE FOR INFO VIDA OREGON 97486ESSB0X437LEMONTPA 16851 tamed Kustom Kraftsmanship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 OPS 15 also good possibility summer 1981 saw appearance new Rossi 15 larger case Bob Oge used retimed early prototype engine place second 1981 Nats initial shake down engine showed larger diameter crankshaft heavy rod positive improve ments Unfortunately CL Racing enthusiasts crankshaft timing found 72-75 degrees ATC closing side produced erratic performance silver-soldering crankshaft port adjusting closing side timing 62-65 degrees engine gains rpm runs extremely steady 250 venturi included should replaced 320-350 best performance Generally Rossi #3 #4 head drilled tapped standard glow plug will produce excellent power plug life allowing 010-013 head-to-piston clearance Rossi ABC liner/piston apoears perform FARMAItI I1 MUbUUIIU flue GENTLEMANS PLANE Veto easy budding 0 Deligntlul gent e uiSiOfl air No sting Mosguitosll PLANS 2 SIZES Fall ni. Itishlydeteiled GENTLE GiANT itOAl QUADRA $2400 GENTLE LADY AOl 40-Ag 4-cycle toin $1700 Othet superb giant-scale plans size 9 FOKKER DVIII 2-4 Ca in$2500 9 PT-iS Ooedre oe Kiorito $2800 9 PIPER [-4 Militey J3 cab OaedeS2000 send neno cheek Etans sent tolled UPs POSTPAID money orde toteigs otders add doSs tot a, mail TAYLOR-CRAFT bonn latge sash tot StoCItuten nt LEE TAYLOR all Tayiocrah plans Oltetings 216 Willow AnenueComing sonn Groeteran Tigntll Roceodle CA 95678A- yatgc Kachinaii ************** **** ********* * * * WANDITTM * *,ee * Lilt- yost sarranty,, * *lO ft CORD J *Wet Dry * Stick Abrasives * *A Keyn Macsine gloes encEplIxoal- *sandogControl excellent finish * * 89-95tastc mcI 1 flat Wnd 1 *of 6 grits *1 O8-~tuilder Specal pcI 2 flat t hull*round smOg 5 cal-h Il o grub *1 29-5Deluxe [cds 3 flat 2 nalf *round woods hull clods *tO caig S dttts * *Additional Woods Abras ue axa able* *SAn local Sohby shop * *ADD IS EIMORE Lop No 214 288 5789 * On 266 uIte Texas 75146 December 1982 151 Whats aN Its authors rig determin ing intake openinguses dial indicator head degree wheel shaft con junction pointer lug uosn 01 snese tanKs work well upper Dons can bought lower made brass shim stock lower tank doesnt require recessing fuselage Solve Sanding Problems SPEED STIX Disposable Sanding Tools Inconvenient Hard-to-Sand Spotsl S Use Wet Dry 03 Sanding Grades 100 120 160 $485 Regular SPEED STIX 9 Stix 3 grade 1/4 3/8 1/2 dlam $295 Mini SPEED STIX Set 6 1/8 3/16 1/4 dtam 120 & 180 Orders PostpaId Order Direct Precision Sanding Tools 2930 Skyview Ave Pueblo CO 81008 Eve Phone 303 542-6200 quadra engine PERFORMANCE 37 lbs capacity 35 cc develops over 20 HP 8000-10000 RPM Part credit impressive performance weight ratio due Schnuerle porting combined piston port induction QUALITY Precision machining continuous testing run engine factory has made Quadra No 1 world component detail design Quadra provides ultimate quality reliability Model II needle main bearings Model Ill e/needle main bearings Model 111111 le bearing piston pin Roller bearing crank pin 4 WAYS BETIER IN POWERING LARGE SCALE AIRCRAFTE rn SERVICEABILITY simplicity design provides accessible maintenance free engine market ECONOMY Quadra offers value money other comparable engine Alter youve flown wifh Quadra Youll never safistied wifh anything less TML Manufacturing Ltd Huron Industrial Park Canada Avenue Huron Park Ontario Canada NOM 1YO Telephone 5191 228-6514 Teleu 064-7181 start well Propeller limited power 15 size engine choice pitch propeller can affect performance dramatically Initially recarved Top Flite 7 x 6 speed prop used mold fiberglass copy After considerable testing pitching molded Walt Perkins Shadow Racing 1100 SE 28th St Ocala FL 32670 Walt molded prop carbon fiber epoxy After minimum de-flashing rework excellent terminal speed obtained superior acceleration takeoff diameter Shadow copy about 6Yn pitch 5 stations Station 2 tip blade Different engines and/or atmospheric conditions may require different propeller selection imperative prop balanced carefully hub trued-up Several excellent commercial balancers availableI use Harry Higley Hub Balancer prior pitching Racing team efforthard work through preparedness will deliver dividends sys tem presented can produce consistent winner have comments questions address care Mode/Aviation Two Trainers/Kruse Continued page 67 using carbon paper lightweight poster board underneath After youre done tracing may cut out poster board templates transfer shapes / 16 sheet balsa wings TATONE engine test siand cast aluminum adjustable hold size engines trom AA 80 unit includes 4 oz tank tubes tittings completely di400li dia575assembled Tank strap anc 1 dia4001 dia750mounting screws Included 1 dia500ludia850 Idia500.diaOnly 1495 aIm tail surfaces 3/16 balsa fuselages Try best can cut out fuselages 900 angle stabilizer mounting areas tilted glue stabilizers main bodies Its also important cut wing slots 900 flat sides fuselage Sand surfaces lightly round off leading trailing edges wings tail surfaces Round off edges fuselages except stabilizer mounted markings original plans done outlining first ball-point pen filling colored areas felt-tip pen fineline Magic Marker neat can dont apply too much pressure felt-tip pens will bleed beyond boundaries markings through capillary action Assemble planes Jet Hot Stuff Zap some equivalent cyanoacrylate glue wing tip should blocked up 1 above building board wings glued together before inserting wing slot fuselage wings square fuselage equal dihedral both sides glue stabilizers place add rudders Flying Balance both planes shown plans adding clay nose area prefer small hole can drilled bottom nose lead shot pressed hole glued place proper balance point reached Test-glide planes outdoors grass field Add subtract lead clay until show no tendency dive stall tossed about shoulder height Test glides can best accomp lished holding nose ship level slightly down aiming spot ground about 25 30 feet away moderately smooth toss shoulder height should cause 152 Model Aviation DEALER INQUIR/ES INVITED kit contains five metal fnstnimanf cases machined turned piated Giasses diaf backs precision cut fit cases Aiso included sf action twenty typical instrument disf faces instructions KIT SIZES
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 151, 152
71 Performance name game CL Scale Racing ones got itand enviable strings wins authors design tips can help put winners circle John Ballard COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE Scale Racing Goodyear requires combination engine airplane pilot pit man Lii Quickie successful designs has dominated event years 1977 78 80 81 82 Racing requires airplane combines maneuverability quickness impeccable landing takeoff characteristics Lil Quickie has excellent size relationship wing body elevator addition ample fuselage area available engine fuel shut-off tank landing gear positioning performance design has enabled record record Open category Nats time 547 1978 160-lap race article intended acquaint CL Scale Racingenthusiast high-performance model incorporating latest construction tech niques competitive total system wing construction basically straight forward past have used built-up wing several failed pit man catches Ys balsa wing carved shape found best 3/16 x 4 spar necessity prevent cracking during fast shut-down Damage rocks pitting gloves can minimized utilizing spruce leading trailing edges spruce also gives wing additional rigidity study picture shows aluminum en gine mounting plate relative positioning Two crankshafts new-model Rossi fuel shut-off valve tank quick-fill upperone hasstock timing 72750 closing tanks till pipe has secured 1/16- lower has silver-soldered re wire bent form clamp timed 62-650—gives steadier running 62 Model Aviation Jfr Construction designed endure race hand ling mishandling combined ingredients fast pit stops high flight speed have put theauthors Lilauickieontopmanytimes Note flexible cable pushrod behind wing fuel shut-off trip wIre lead-out exit shown plans has found ideal Internal lines can easily installed carving hatch cover underneath side wing incorporating slotted buttons line construction Fuselage Proper selection hard straight grained -in balsa fuselage construction mandatory Ys-in fuselage traditionally has used -in stronger especially utilizing extra-long 3A x -in maple engine mounts engine fuel shut-oW tank can mounted securely long maple mounts Accurate prop balancing must highperformance modeling number choices balancing rigs balances shaft two knife-edge wheelson side FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SEE PAGE 164 Additionally spar has added behind wing rudder prevent cracking breaking during bard landings incorpora tion titanium landing gear replacing usual -in wire durable easier attach keep engine vibration minimum -in aluminum engine mounting plate recommended Elevator stabilizer Straight bard balsa should used elevator Again use spruce leading trailing edges strength stab constructed 1/16 plywood center sandwiched between two pieces 1/16 balsa done prevent minimize damage aircraft flips over landing rough terrain Fuel shut-off tank mousetrap-type spring-loaded shut-off shown constructed steel shim stock utilizes pull-type trip wire elevator horn must mounted top elevator flexible cable attached pushrod trip wire shut-off constructed pinch off both fuel pressure lines past have tried ball-check valves enclosed pressure line prone sticking Positive shut-downs easily ac complished pinching both fuel pressure lines retaining pressure tank whch can used prime engine during pit stops plans show Dons 3-oz Rat Race tank recessed -in fuselagelocated tween maple engine mounts Several other tank types have used successfully Dons commercially available well con structed recommend resoldering fill pipe lines seams fuel pick-up tube should straight line engine venturi best results relocate pressured line neck fill pipe Engine Success competitively Scale Racing requires engine develops required airspeed also dependable pit stops especially true since three pit stops initial start required 140-lap feature race past Rossi engine dominated event However introduction Nelson 15 enthusiast has alternate Continued page JSJ December 1982 63 1 t p080000 ~LIQIJICKIE Mats hsw Lf Dons 3-oz Rat Race fuel tank recessed fuselage firmly anchored front rear Titanium landing gear Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 write information Getting prop just right very important Check what pitch props actually make sure side prop same station Youll need prop pitch gauge such Aviation Road Fallbrook CA 92028 has avail able new series books called Detail Scale Series books softbound contain 73 pages chock full Scale builders details moderately priced $695 majority subjects series jet aircraft include F4 Phantom II Part II F-16 B Fighting Falcon F-Ill Aardvark F-5E F Tiger II F- 18 Hornet F-I 4A Tomcat F 105 Thunderchief two two-part books B- 17 Flying Fortress B-29 Superfortress books emphasize details generally wanted Scale modelers such cockpit interiors landing gear armament wheel wells avionics five-view scale drawings series books true Scale modeler should find extremely worthwhile Send items CL Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269 St New Hide Park NY 11040 LiIQuickie/Ballard Continued page 63 choice has proven compe titive standard Nelson 370 venturi recently introduced racing head capable outstanding performance Parts easily ob AT LAST LETE HANDBOOK ON RC HELICOPTERS Well-Known American Author Flier FOR THE AVERAGE MODELLER THIS IS THE FIRST COMPLETE HANDBOOK ON THE SUBJECT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE USA IT COVERS THOROUGHLY HIstory 01 RC Helicopters Basic Theory Flight Descriptions Different Types Models Past Present Mechanical Design Operation Fixed Pitch Collective Pitch Bell/Hiller Mix etc Install Set Up Controls r Fly Forward Aerobatics Several Reference Sections Control Rods Fittings Metric vs American Threads Pictorial IllustratIons Helicopter Parts Pieces Publication Date mber 1982 PRE-PUBLICATION PRICE 5 AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY STORE NATIONWIDE ORDER YOUR COPIES NOW 23961 CRAFTSMAN RD CALABASAS CALIFORNIA 91302 213 9920195 SCALE DOCUMENTATIONCUSTOM FOAM WINGS d TAILS SCALt DRAWINGSPHOTOS BOOKLtTSCUSTOM SAILPLANE WINGSd TAILS LA MODtL PLANSSPRAY ADHESIVES 1982ZnK.LFIBERGLASS FUSELAGES AIRPLANE CATALOGS $200HI STARTS REPLA-TECH iThAdlONALBALSA d PLYWOOD 48900 MC KENZIE HIMSEND 5O# d IOSASE FOR INFO VIDA OREGON 97486ESSB0X437LEMONTPA 16851 tamed Kustom Kraftsmanship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 OPS 15 also good possibility summer 1981 saw appearance new Rossi 15 larger case Bob Oge used retimed early prototype engine place second 1981 Nats initial shake down engine showed larger diameter crankshaft heavy rod positive improve ments Unfortunately CL Racing enthusiasts crankshaft timing found 72-75 degrees ATC closing side produced erratic performance silver-soldering crankshaft port adjusting closing side timing 62-65 degrees engine gains rpm runs extremely steady 250 venturi included should replaced 320-350 best performance Generally Rossi #3 #4 head drilled tapped standard glow plug will produce excellent power plug life allowing 010-013 head-to-piston clearance Rossi ABC liner/piston apoears perform FARMAItI I1 MUbUUIIU flue GENTLEMANS PLANE Veto easy budding 0 Deligntlul gent e uiSiOfl air No sting Mosguitosll PLANS 2 SIZES Fall ni. Itishlydeteiled GENTLE GiANT itOAl QUADRA $2400 GENTLE LADY AOl 40-Ag 4-cycle toin $1700 Othet superb giant-scale plans size 9 FOKKER DVIII 2-4 Ca in$2500 9 PT-iS Ooedre oe Kiorito $2800 9 PIPER [-4 Militey J3 cab OaedeS2000 send neno cheek Etans sent tolled UPs POSTPAID money orde toteigs otders add doSs tot a, mail TAYLOR-CRAFT bonn latge sash tot StoCItuten nt LEE TAYLOR all Tayiocrah plans Oltetings 216 Willow AnenueComing sonn Groeteran Tigntll Roceodle CA 95678A- yatgc Kachinaii ************** **** ********* * * * WANDITTM * *,ee * Lilt- yost sarranty,, * *lO ft CORD J *Wet Dry * Stick Abrasives * *A Keyn Macsine gloes encEplIxoal- *sandogControl excellent finish * * 89-95tastc mcI 1 flat Wnd 1 *of 6 grits *1 O8-~tuilder Specal pcI 2 flat t hull*round smOg 5 cal-h Il o grub *1 29-5Deluxe [cds 3 flat 2 nalf *round woods hull clods *tO caig S dttts * *Additional Woods Abras ue axa able* *SAn local Sohby shop * *ADD IS EIMORE Lop No 214 288 5789 * On 266 uIte Texas 75146 December 1982 151 Whats aN Its authors rig determin ing intake openinguses dial indicator head degree wheel shaft con junction pointer lug uosn 01 snese tanKs work well upper Dons can bought lower made brass shim stock lower tank doesnt require recessing fuselage Solve Sanding Problems SPEED STIX Disposable Sanding Tools Inconvenient Hard-to-Sand Spotsl S Use Wet Dry 03 Sanding Grades 100 120 160 $485 Regular SPEED STIX 9 Stix 3 grade 1/4 3/8 1/2 dlam $295 Mini SPEED STIX Set 6 1/8 3/16 1/4 dtam 120 & 180 Orders PostpaId Order Direct Precision Sanding Tools 2930 Skyview Ave Pueblo CO 81008 Eve Phone 303 542-6200 quadra engine PERFORMANCE 37 lbs capacity 35 cc develops over 20 HP 8000-10000 RPM Part credit impressive performance weight ratio due Schnuerle porting combined piston port induction QUALITY Precision machining continuous testing run engine factory has made Quadra No 1 world component detail design Quadra provides ultimate quality reliability Model II needle main bearings Model Ill e/needle main bearings Model 111111 le bearing piston pin Roller bearing crank pin 4 WAYS BETIER IN POWERING LARGE SCALE AIRCRAFTE rn SERVICEABILITY simplicity design provides accessible maintenance free engine market ECONOMY Quadra offers value money other comparable engine Alter youve flown wifh Quadra Youll never safistied wifh anything less TML Manufacturing Ltd Huron Industrial Park Canada Avenue Huron Park Ontario Canada NOM 1YO Telephone 5191 228-6514 Teleu 064-7181 start well Propeller limited power 15 size engine choice pitch propeller can affect performance dramatically Initially recarved Top Flite 7 x 6 speed prop used mold fiberglass copy After considerable testing pitching molded Walt Perkins Shadow Racing 1100 SE 28th St Ocala FL 32670 Walt molded prop carbon fiber epoxy After minimum de-flashing rework excellent terminal speed obtained superior acceleration takeoff diameter Shadow copy about 6Yn pitch 5 stations Station 2 tip blade Different engines and/or atmospheric conditions may require different propeller selection imperative prop balanced carefully hub trued-up Several excellent commercial balancers availableI use Harry Higley Hub Balancer prior pitching Racing team efforthard work through preparedness will deliver dividends sys tem presented can produce consistent winner have comments questions address care Mode/Aviation Two Trainers/Kruse Continued page 67 using carbon paper lightweight poster board underneath After youre done tracing may cut out poster board templates transfer shapes / 16 sheet balsa wings TATONE engine test siand cast aluminum adjustable hold size engines trom AA 80 unit includes 4 oz tank tubes tittings completely di400li dia575assembled Tank strap anc 1 dia4001 dia750mounting screws Included 1 dia500ludia850 Idia500.diaOnly 1495 aIm tail surfaces 3/16 balsa fuselages Try best can cut out fuselages 900 angle stabilizer mounting areas tilted glue stabilizers main bodies Its also important cut wing slots 900 flat sides fuselage Sand surfaces lightly round off leading trailing edges wings tail surfaces Round off edges fuselages except stabilizer mounted markings original plans done outlining first ball-point pen filling colored areas felt-tip pen fineline Magic Marker neat can dont apply too much pressure felt-tip pens will bleed beyond boundaries markings through capillary action Assemble planes Jet Hot Stuff Zap some equivalent cyanoacrylate glue wing tip should blocked up 1 above building board wings glued together before inserting wing slot fuselage wings square fuselage equal dihedral both sides glue stabilizers place add rudders Flying Balance both planes shown plans adding clay nose area prefer small hole can drilled bottom nose lead shot pressed hole glued place proper balance point reached Test-glide planes outdoors grass field Add subtract lead clay until show no tendency dive stall tossed about shoulder height Test glides can best accomp lished holding nose ship level slightly down aiming spot ground about 25 30 feet away moderately smooth toss shoulder height should cause 152 Model Aviation DEALER INQUIR/ES INVITED kit contains five metal fnstnimanf cases machined turned piated Giasses diaf backs precision cut fit cases Aiso included sf action twenty typical instrument disf faces instructions KIT SIZES
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 151, 152
71 Performance name game CL Scale Racing ones got itand enviable strings wins authors design tips can help put winners circle John Ballard COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE Scale Racing Goodyear requires combination engine airplane pilot pit man Lii Quickie successful designs has dominated event years 1977 78 80 81 82 Racing requires airplane combines maneuverability quickness impeccable landing takeoff characteristics Lil Quickie has excellent size relationship wing body elevator addition ample fuselage area available engine fuel shut-off tank landing gear positioning performance design has enabled record record Open category Nats time 547 1978 160-lap race article intended acquaint CL Scale Racingenthusiast high-performance model incorporating latest construction tech niques competitive total system wing construction basically straight forward past have used built-up wing several failed pit man catches Ys balsa wing carved shape found best 3/16 x 4 spar necessity prevent cracking during fast shut-down Damage rocks pitting gloves can minimized utilizing spruce leading trailing edges spruce also gives wing additional rigidity study picture shows aluminum en gine mounting plate relative positioning Two crankshafts new-model Rossi fuel shut-off valve tank quick-fill upperone hasstock timing 72750 closing tanks till pipe has secured 1/16- lower has silver-soldered re wire bent form clamp timed 62-650—gives steadier running 62 Model Aviation Jfr Construction designed endure race hand ling mishandling combined ingredients fast pit stops high flight speed have put theauthors Lilauickieontopmanytimes Note flexible cable pushrod behind wing fuel shut-off trip wIre lead-out exit shown plans has found ideal Internal lines can easily installed carving hatch cover underneath side wing incorporating slotted buttons line construction Fuselage Proper selection hard straight grained -in balsa fuselage construction mandatory Ys-in fuselage traditionally has used -in stronger especially utilizing extra-long 3A x -in maple engine mounts engine fuel shut-oW tank can mounted securely long maple mounts Accurate prop balancing must highperformance modeling number choices balancing rigs balances shaft two knife-edge wheelson side FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SEE PAGE 164 Additionally spar has added behind wing rudder prevent cracking breaking during bard landings incorpora tion titanium landing gear replacing usual -in wire durable easier attach keep engine vibration minimum -in aluminum engine mounting plate recommended Elevator stabilizer Straight bard balsa should used elevator Again use spruce leading trailing edges strength stab constructed 1/16 plywood center sandwiched between two pieces 1/16 balsa done prevent minimize damage aircraft flips over landing rough terrain Fuel shut-off tank mousetrap-type spring-loaded shut-off shown constructed steel shim stock utilizes pull-type trip wire elevator horn must mounted top elevator flexible cable attached pushrod trip wire shut-off constructed pinch off both fuel pressure lines past have tried ball-check valves enclosed pressure line prone sticking Positive shut-downs easily ac complished pinching both fuel pressure lines retaining pressure tank whch can used prime engine during pit stops plans show Dons 3-oz Rat Race tank recessed -in fuselagelocated tween maple engine mounts Several other tank types have used successfully Dons commercially available well con structed recommend resoldering fill pipe lines seams fuel pick-up tube should straight line engine venturi best results relocate pressured line neck fill pipe Engine Success competitively Scale Racing requires engine develops required airspeed also dependable pit stops especially true since three pit stops initial start required 140-lap feature race past Rossi engine dominated event However introduction Nelson 15 enthusiast has alternate Continued page JSJ December 1982 63 1 t p080000 ~LIQIJICKIE Mats hsw Lf Dons 3-oz Rat Race fuel tank recessed fuselage firmly anchored front rear Titanium landing gear Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 write information Getting prop just right very important Check what pitch props actually make sure side prop same station Youll need prop pitch gauge such Aviation Road Fallbrook CA 92028 has avail able new series books called Detail Scale Series books softbound contain 73 pages chock full Scale builders details moderately priced $695 majority subjects series jet aircraft include F4 Phantom II Part II F-16 B Fighting Falcon F-Ill Aardvark F-5E F Tiger II F- 18 Hornet F-I 4A Tomcat F 105 Thunderchief two two-part books B- 17 Flying Fortress B-29 Superfortress books emphasize details generally wanted Scale modelers such cockpit interiors landing gear armament wheel wells avionics five-view scale drawings series books true Scale modeler should find extremely worthwhile Send items CL Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269 St New Hide Park NY 11040 LiIQuickie/Ballard Continued page 63 choice has proven compe titive standard Nelson 370 venturi recently introduced racing head capable outstanding performance Parts easily ob AT LAST LETE HANDBOOK ON RC HELICOPTERS Well-Known American Author Flier FOR THE AVERAGE MODELLER THIS IS THE FIRST COMPLETE HANDBOOK ON THE SUBJECT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE USA IT COVERS THOROUGHLY HIstory 01 RC Helicopters Basic Theory Flight Descriptions Different Types Models Past Present Mechanical Design Operation Fixed Pitch Collective Pitch Bell/Hiller Mix etc Install Set Up Controls r Fly Forward Aerobatics Several Reference Sections Control Rods Fittings Metric vs American Threads Pictorial IllustratIons Helicopter Parts Pieces Publication Date mber 1982 PRE-PUBLICATION PRICE 5 AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY STORE NATIONWIDE ORDER YOUR COPIES NOW 23961 CRAFTSMAN RD CALABASAS CALIFORNIA 91302 213 9920195 SCALE DOCUMENTATIONCUSTOM FOAM WINGS d TAILS SCALt DRAWINGSPHOTOS BOOKLtTSCUSTOM SAILPLANE WINGSd TAILS LA MODtL PLANSSPRAY ADHESIVES 1982ZnK.LFIBERGLASS FUSELAGES AIRPLANE CATALOGS $200HI STARTS REPLA-TECH iThAdlONALBALSA d PLYWOOD 48900 MC KENZIE HIMSEND 5O# d IOSASE FOR INFO VIDA OREGON 97486ESSB0X437LEMONTPA 16851 tamed Kustom Kraftsmanship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 OPS 15 also good possibility summer 1981 saw appearance new Rossi 15 larger case Bob Oge used retimed early prototype engine place second 1981 Nats initial shake down engine showed larger diameter crankshaft heavy rod positive improve ments Unfortunately CL Racing enthusiasts crankshaft timing found 72-75 degrees ATC closing side produced erratic performance silver-soldering crankshaft port adjusting closing side timing 62-65 degrees engine gains rpm runs extremely steady 250 venturi included should replaced 320-350 best performance Generally Rossi #3 #4 head drilled tapped standard glow plug will produce excellent power plug life allowing 010-013 head-to-piston clearance Rossi ABC liner/piston apoears perform FARMAItI I1 MUbUUIIU flue GENTLEMANS PLANE Veto easy budding 0 Deligntlul gent e uiSiOfl air No sting Mosguitosll PLANS 2 SIZES Fall ni. 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1982 151 Whats aN Its authors rig determin ing intake openinguses dial indicator head degree wheel shaft con junction pointer lug uosn 01 snese tanKs work well upper Dons can bought lower made brass shim stock lower tank doesnt require recessing fuselage Solve Sanding Problems SPEED STIX Disposable Sanding Tools Inconvenient Hard-to-Sand Spotsl S Use Wet Dry 03 Sanding Grades 100 120 160 $485 Regular SPEED STIX 9 Stix 3 grade 1/4 3/8 1/2 dlam $295 Mini SPEED STIX Set 6 1/8 3/16 1/4 dtam 120 & 180 Orders PostpaId Order Direct Precision Sanding Tools 2930 Skyview Ave Pueblo CO 81008 Eve Phone 303 542-6200 quadra engine PERFORMANCE 37 lbs capacity 35 cc develops over 20 HP 8000-10000 RPM Part credit impressive performance weight ratio due Schnuerle porting combined piston port induction QUALITY Precision machining continuous testing run engine factory has made Quadra No 1 world component detail design Quadra provides ultimate quality reliability Model II needle main bearings Model Ill e/needle main bearings Model 111111 le bearing piston pin Roller bearing crank pin 4 WAYS BETIER IN POWERING LARGE SCALE AIRCRAFTE rn SERVICEABILITY simplicity design provides accessible maintenance free engine market ECONOMY Quadra offers value money other comparable engine Alter youve flown wifh Quadra Youll never safistied wifh anything less TML Manufacturing Ltd Huron Industrial Park Canada Avenue Huron Park Ontario Canada NOM 1YO Telephone 5191 228-6514 Teleu 064-7181 start well Propeller limited power 15 size engine choice pitch propeller can affect performance dramatically Initially recarved Top Flite 7 x 6 speed prop used mold fiberglass copy After considerable testing pitching molded Walt Perkins Shadow Racing 1100 SE 28th St Ocala FL 32670 Walt molded prop carbon fiber epoxy After minimum de-flashing rework excellent terminal speed obtained superior acceleration takeoff diameter Shadow copy about 6Yn pitch 5 stations Station 2 tip blade Different engines and/or atmospheric conditions may require different propeller selection imperative prop balanced carefully hub trued-up Several excellent commercial balancers availableI use Harry Higley Hub Balancer prior pitching Racing team efforthard work through preparedness will deliver dividends sys tem presented can produce consistent winner have comments questions address care Mode/Aviation Two Trainers/Kruse Continued page 67 using carbon paper lightweight poster board underneath After youre done tracing may cut out poster board templates transfer shapes / 16 sheet balsa wings TATONE engine test siand cast aluminum adjustable hold size engines trom AA 80 unit includes 4 oz tank tubes tittings completely di400li dia575assembled Tank strap anc 1 dia4001 dia750mounting screws Included 1 dia500ludia850 Idia500.diaOnly 1495 aIm tail surfaces 3/16 balsa fuselages Try best can cut out fuselages 900 angle stabilizer mounting areas tilted glue stabilizers main bodies Its also important cut wing slots 900 flat sides fuselage Sand surfaces lightly round off leading trailing edges wings tail surfaces Round off edges fuselages except stabilizer mounted markings original plans done outlining first ball-point pen filling colored areas felt-tip pen fineline Magic Marker neat can dont apply too much pressure felt-tip pens will bleed beyond boundaries markings through capillary action Assemble planes Jet Hot Stuff Zap some equivalent cyanoacrylate glue wing tip should blocked up 1 above building board wings glued together before inserting wing slot fuselage wings square fuselage equal dihedral both sides glue stabilizers place add rudders Flying Balance both planes shown plans adding clay nose area prefer small hole can drilled bottom nose lead shot pressed hole glued place proper balance point reached Test-glide planes outdoors grass field Add subtract lead clay until show no tendency dive stall tossed about shoulder height Test glides can best accomp lished holding nose ship level slightly down aiming spot ground about 25 30 feet away moderately smooth toss shoulder height should cause 152 Model Aviation DEALER INQUIR/ES INVITED kit contains five metal fnstnimanf cases machined turned piated Giasses diaf backs precision cut fit cases Aiso included sf action twenty typical instrument disf faces instructions KIT SIZES