I U V V I 0 Built flown son Christopher Franks little whizzer indeed better mouse trap usual stuck-together quickie engineered true team effort under racing conditions U Frank Scott * w SURELY THE really competitive race found under current CL rules Mouse Race True far sophisticated much faster events glory Mouse Racing youngster can competitive Nationals winners yet have change left over twenty-dollar bill hell having lot good fun process Little White Mouse just such machine inexpensive glor iously uncomplicated best yet gen uine certified winner opinion Little White Mouse small mouse racer prac tical both very fast docile smaller wing would have fly higher angle attack maintain flight thus would slower Finally light Little White Mouse quite tough enough take knocks spirited race contest strategy has always called fastest possible pit stops experience Cox reed-valve engines suggested fine starting ability might well moe compensate somewhat slower running speed against mighty Tee Dees Cox Black Widow engine thus decided upon next task adapt engine use Hot Hand readily accomplished using air planes unusual angled firewall al lows Hot Hands electrical contacts fall naturally upon glow head ground crankcase mounting has further considerable advantage eliminating damage cylinder needle valve event model flip ping over during landing Finally Vee type tail considered must up el evator such configuration will also August 1978 35 angling engine mounting Hot Hand used Chris falls naturally glow plug ground crankcase elevator inside stab adds line tension up provide out rudder force component very useful maintaining line tension during takeoffs landings Construction easily begun gluing firm a fuselage pieces 1/4 sq spruce fuselage spine assem bly used fast curing epoxy glue throughout landing gear next bent shape assembled threepiece firewall Blind mounting nuts engine should also installed time wing shaped firm t balsa airfoil has flat bottom rather sharp leading edge After wing has sanded quite smooth glued plywood bellcrank mount triangular mount largely responsible models strength should changed wing can assembled fuselage firewall tached model Note wing root leading edge shaped provide out-thrust angle firewall experiments engine offset have found perceptible decrease speed yet handling especially during take off markedly improved tail surfaces cut shape 1/16 bass wood carefully sanded streamline section single elevator hinged fabric hinges traditional manner used left stabilizer Shallow grooves cut fuselage just above spruce spine assist aligning stabilizers next epoxied place dihedral template plan may assist establishing angle during assembly single landing gear strut barely adequate job Consequently recommended brace bent 1/16 wire bound wire soldered main strut rear end strut epoxied fuselage joint reinforced fabric patch Small triangular hardwood blocks epoxied reinforce critical firewallfuselage joint alternative epoxylite fillets will also serve very well tail skid bent shape se cured glue fabric patch plywood right wing tip skid mounting plate should also installed time Give model good overall sanding inspect carefully sound construc tion before applying finish As competition model use maximum amount elbow grease sanding minimum amount paint want smooth light weight So far finish concerned recommend epoxy-type paint being durable against both fuel bumps White chosen visability often practice evening other colors tend dis appear twilight wing-tip skid secured tip reinforcement small woodscrew plastic leadout guide glued position shown left wing tip followed installation control system would well lock screws nuts securing bellcrank el evator horn drop Hot Stuff Before mounting engine remove fuel tank back plate move fuel pick up tube within will able pick up fuel properly engine mounted slant regard have found useful actually wire fuel line right nearest fuel tank screw fuel tank body should rotated vents 90 degrees Continued page 98 36 Model Aviation fU 1116 nUT piot 01 mU OCUIL rnII-dhIU-pUp LU, bI yUUII 1 flILJ tS close top major competitions ship packages off aluresmainly its matter quick starting reed-valve Black Widow slam-bang pit stops Maybe should called Mighty Mouse center trophy represents tarst -place wan tfle 1976 Nats Chris also won big Junior Aviator Air Races Cleveland just recently set Fall Flying Fair record 2078 win AMA CL Postal Meet See Feb MA pg 72 Drive Glenwood IL 60425 K S Engineering now has butyrate clear sheets available 8 X 10 sheets 0075 010 015 030 thick sheets flexible clear can vac uum formed can painted enamel K & S also has some new balsa hole cutters set consisting 5/ precision cutters costs $500 great interest Toledo show large number very finely finished pattern pylon scale planes Some pattern planes absolutely breathtaking finish color scheme However discussing finishes World Champion Les McDonald opinion majority Acrylic finishes using Motorcycle paints auto motive finishes just too heavy SSF thats serious stunt flier Yes RC really beautiful quite possibly hands very experienced painter stunt plane could come out com petitive using finishes Les feel ing average builder flier finish would add too much weight stunt model Lets remember todays muffled engines yes world precision aerobatics leads way using mufflers average 35-size airplane must weigh between 40 44 oz competi tive 40 size should between 45 52 oz 46-size engine plane should 48 55 ounces Now know Ill get five letters stating Joe Bellcrank just finished new Stiletto kit acrylic finish added four ounces Good write detailed account did Ill publish due credit last word finishes Id like hear someones opinion using Coverite product Glaskote stunt plane wish time try just dont Write first visit Toledo except few sneers mentioned flew advocated control-line found manufacturers displayers pretty good lot worthwhile trip airplane enthusiast Stunt Events Contests realize could have no less eight sep arate stunt events contest now Yes starting off four PAMPA classes could have AMA novice pattern real beginners Next comes pro file stunt kit homebuilt solid fuselages have increas ingly popular Half-A stunt event uses full pattern no appearance points John Miske Dave Mar shall others have Old Time Stunt Event using planes kitted de signed prior December 1952 Keep mind planning contests now entirely possible have variety stunt events will attract people No need have standard stunt event Try Half-A event Profile stunt feel including profile stunt contest would promote event other event allows rank novice Banshee Twister Tutor Excalibur get world stunt information PAMPA stunt write Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lex. KY40504 Tiny Mouse/Scott continued page 36 cylinder order facilitate fueling Should planning use starting product review product review product review RC Diesel Converter 049/051 Engines New RC throttle shock mounted po sitioning adjustment advanced timing washers Throttle may set independently compression timing washers raise cylinder eliminate sub-piston induction Range said 13000 rpm down 5000 using 7-3% prop $1295 plus $1 postage handling convert standard diesel converter C-5 throttle arm available $300 plus $1 postage handling Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 product review product review product review glove during pit stops may well gently scrape away black anodizing portion crankcase con tacted forefinger ring contact will insure good electrical circuit fine little engines naturally vary example next experimentation will yield best fuel plug prop combination exper ience however Tornado 5-4 yellow plastic prop Cox high-compression head Cox Custom Blend fuel make very impressive combination indeed number factors will contribute producing Racers Edge quality results occasional win Foremost know equipment Frequent prac tice will enable flier pit man sharpen skills work better team pilot should always try fly racer pit man After ship glides much faster can run Knowing equipment also means inspecting item night before allow time correct discrepancies make sure nuts bolts tight aircraft sound batteries live forth Cleanliness important too fuel should fil tered remove impurities might clog reed needle valve control lines should carefully wiped down prior race accumulation oil grime collects wires will amaze can cause binding lessen control though Little White Mouse meets specifications Mouse Class racing hesitate enter Class II events very least will afford good practice like Chris just might win See flying circle FF Sport/Scale/Warner continued page 39 months other way gets expensive support system bat tery chargers fuel C02 cartridges also 98 Model Aviation ATTENTION RC DEALERS Order large stock Kraft radios ServosKraft EnginesAir born unitsPlus accessories KRAFT SOUTHWESTERN INC P08068 Ft Worth TX 76112 817-451-7537 Night 42g-3828 572-1452 Musketeer tnke-gearo McIoy-u-powerea Ob-In ship 50b sq area Builder Allen Briekhaus says should have tail dragger uses Rev-Up 11-5W propeller
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 35, 36, 98
I U V V I 0 Built flown son Christopher Franks little whizzer indeed better mouse trap usual stuck-together quickie engineered true team effort under racing conditions U Frank Scott * w SURELY THE really competitive race found under current CL rules Mouse Race True far sophisticated much faster events glory Mouse Racing youngster can competitive Nationals winners yet have change left over twenty-dollar bill hell having lot good fun process Little White Mouse just such machine inexpensive glor iously uncomplicated best yet gen uine certified winner opinion Little White Mouse small mouse racer prac tical both very fast docile smaller wing would have fly higher angle attack maintain flight thus would slower Finally light Little White Mouse quite tough enough take knocks spirited race contest strategy has always called fastest possible pit stops experience Cox reed-valve engines suggested fine starting ability might well moe compensate somewhat slower running speed against mighty Tee Dees Cox Black Widow engine thus decided upon next task adapt engine use Hot Hand readily accomplished using air planes unusual angled firewall al lows Hot Hands electrical contacts fall naturally upon glow head ground crankcase mounting has further considerable advantage eliminating damage cylinder needle valve event model flip ping over during landing Finally Vee type tail considered must up el evator such configuration will also August 1978 35 angling engine mounting Hot Hand used Chris falls naturally glow plug ground crankcase elevator inside stab adds line tension up provide out rudder force component very useful maintaining line tension during takeoffs landings Construction easily begun gluing firm a fuselage pieces 1/4 sq spruce fuselage spine assem bly used fast curing epoxy glue throughout landing gear next bent shape assembled threepiece firewall Blind mounting nuts engine should also installed time wing shaped firm t balsa airfoil has flat bottom rather sharp leading edge After wing has sanded quite smooth glued plywood bellcrank mount triangular mount largely responsible models strength should changed wing can assembled fuselage firewall tached model Note wing root leading edge shaped provide out-thrust angle firewall experiments engine offset have found perceptible decrease speed yet handling especially during take off markedly improved tail surfaces cut shape 1/16 bass wood carefully sanded streamline section single elevator hinged fabric hinges traditional manner used left stabilizer Shallow grooves cut fuselage just above spruce spine assist aligning stabilizers next epoxied place dihedral template plan may assist establishing angle during assembly single landing gear strut barely adequate job Consequently recommended brace bent 1/16 wire bound wire soldered main strut rear end strut epoxied fuselage joint reinforced fabric patch Small triangular hardwood blocks epoxied reinforce critical firewallfuselage joint alternative epoxylite fillets will also serve very well tail skid bent shape se cured glue fabric patch plywood right wing tip skid mounting plate should also installed time Give model good overall sanding inspect carefully sound construc tion before applying finish As competition model use maximum amount elbow grease sanding minimum amount paint want smooth light weight So far finish concerned recommend epoxy-type paint being durable against both fuel bumps White chosen visability often practice evening other colors tend dis appear twilight wing-tip skid secured tip reinforcement small woodscrew plastic leadout guide glued position shown left wing tip followed installation control system would well lock screws nuts securing bellcrank el evator horn drop Hot Stuff Before mounting engine remove fuel tank back plate move fuel pick up tube within will able pick up fuel properly engine mounted slant regard have found useful actually wire fuel line right nearest fuel tank screw fuel tank body should rotated vents 90 degrees Continued page 98 36 Model Aviation fU 1116 nUT piot 01 mU OCUIL rnII-dhIU-pUp LU, bI yUUII 1 flILJ tS close top major competitions ship packages off aluresmainly its matter quick starting reed-valve Black Widow slam-bang pit stops Maybe should called Mighty Mouse center trophy represents tarst -place wan tfle 1976 Nats Chris also won big Junior Aviator Air Races Cleveland just recently set Fall Flying Fair record 2078 win AMA CL Postal Meet See Feb MA pg 72 Drive Glenwood IL 60425 K S Engineering now has butyrate clear sheets available 8 X 10 sheets 0075 010 015 030 thick sheets flexible clear can vac uum formed can painted enamel K & S also has some new balsa hole cutters set consisting 5/ precision cutters costs $500 great interest Toledo show large number very finely finished pattern pylon scale planes Some pattern planes absolutely breathtaking finish color scheme However discussing finishes World Champion Les McDonald opinion majority Acrylic finishes using Motorcycle paints auto motive finishes just too heavy SSF thats serious stunt flier Yes RC really beautiful quite possibly hands very experienced painter stunt plane could come out com petitive using finishes Les feel ing average builder flier finish would add too much weight stunt model Lets remember todays muffled engines yes world precision aerobatics leads way using mufflers average 35-size airplane must weigh between 40 44 oz competi tive 40 size should between 45 52 oz 46-size engine plane should 48 55 ounces Now know Ill get five letters stating Joe Bellcrank just finished new Stiletto kit acrylic finish added four ounces Good write detailed account did Ill publish due credit last word finishes Id like hear someones opinion using Coverite product Glaskote stunt plane wish time try just dont Write first visit Toledo except few sneers mentioned flew advocated control-line found manufacturers displayers pretty good lot worthwhile trip airplane enthusiast Stunt Events Contests realize could have no less eight sep arate stunt events contest now Yes starting off four PAMPA classes could have AMA novice pattern real beginners Next comes pro file stunt kit homebuilt solid fuselages have increas ingly popular Half-A stunt event uses full pattern no appearance points John Miske Dave Mar shall others have Old Time Stunt Event using planes kitted de signed prior December 1952 Keep mind planning contests now entirely possible have variety stunt events will attract people No need have standard stunt event Try Half-A event Profile stunt feel including profile stunt contest would promote event other event allows rank novice Banshee Twister Tutor Excalibur get world stunt information PAMPA stunt write Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lex. KY40504 Tiny Mouse/Scott continued page 36 cylinder order facilitate fueling Should planning use starting product review product review product review RC Diesel Converter 049/051 Engines New RC throttle shock mounted po sitioning adjustment advanced timing washers Throttle may set independently compression timing washers raise cylinder eliminate sub-piston induction Range said 13000 rpm down 5000 using 7-3% prop $1295 plus $1 postage handling convert standard diesel converter C-5 throttle arm available $300 plus $1 postage handling Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 product review product review product review glove during pit stops may well gently scrape away black anodizing portion crankcase con tacted forefinger ring contact will insure good electrical circuit fine little engines naturally vary example next experimentation will yield best fuel plug prop combination exper ience however Tornado 5-4 yellow plastic prop Cox high-compression head Cox Custom Blend fuel make very impressive combination indeed number factors will contribute producing Racers Edge quality results occasional win Foremost know equipment Frequent prac tice will enable flier pit man sharpen skills work better team pilot should always try fly racer pit man After ship glides much faster can run Knowing equipment also means inspecting item night before allow time correct discrepancies make sure nuts bolts tight aircraft sound batteries live forth Cleanliness important too fuel should fil tered remove impurities might clog reed needle valve control lines should carefully wiped down prior race accumulation oil grime collects wires will amaze can cause binding lessen control though Little White Mouse meets specifications Mouse Class racing hesitate enter Class II events very least will afford good practice like Chris just might win See flying circle FF Sport/Scale/Warner continued page 39 months other way gets expensive support system bat tery chargers fuel C02 cartridges also 98 Model Aviation ATTENTION RC DEALERS Order large stock Kraft radios ServosKraft EnginesAir born unitsPlus accessories KRAFT SOUTHWESTERN INC P08068 Ft Worth TX 76112 817-451-7537 Night 42g-3828 572-1452 Musketeer tnke-gearo McIoy-u-powerea Ob-In ship 50b sq area Builder Allen Briekhaus says should have tail dragger uses Rev-Up 11-5W propeller
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 35, 36, 98
I U V V I 0 Built flown son Christopher Franks little whizzer indeed better mouse trap usual stuck-together quickie engineered true team effort under racing conditions U Frank Scott * w SURELY THE really competitive race found under current CL rules Mouse Race True far sophisticated much faster events glory Mouse Racing youngster can competitive Nationals winners yet have change left over twenty-dollar bill hell having lot good fun process Little White Mouse just such machine inexpensive glor iously uncomplicated best yet gen uine certified winner opinion Little White Mouse small mouse racer prac tical both very fast docile smaller wing would have fly higher angle attack maintain flight thus would slower Finally light Little White Mouse quite tough enough take knocks spirited race contest strategy has always called fastest possible pit stops experience Cox reed-valve engines suggested fine starting ability might well moe compensate somewhat slower running speed against mighty Tee Dees Cox Black Widow engine thus decided upon next task adapt engine use Hot Hand readily accomplished using air planes unusual angled firewall al lows Hot Hands electrical contacts fall naturally upon glow head ground crankcase mounting has further considerable advantage eliminating damage cylinder needle valve event model flip ping over during landing Finally Vee type tail considered must up el evator such configuration will also August 1978 35 angling engine mounting Hot Hand used Chris falls naturally glow plug ground crankcase elevator inside stab adds line tension up provide out rudder force component very useful maintaining line tension during takeoffs landings Construction easily begun gluing firm a fuselage pieces 1/4 sq spruce fuselage spine assem bly used fast curing epoxy glue throughout landing gear next bent shape assembled threepiece firewall Blind mounting nuts engine should also installed time wing shaped firm t balsa airfoil has flat bottom rather sharp leading edge After wing has sanded quite smooth glued plywood bellcrank mount triangular mount largely responsible models strength should changed wing can assembled fuselage firewall tached model Note wing root leading edge shaped provide out-thrust angle firewall experiments engine offset have found perceptible decrease speed yet handling especially during take off markedly improved tail surfaces cut shape 1/16 bass wood carefully sanded streamline section single elevator hinged fabric hinges traditional manner used left stabilizer Shallow grooves cut fuselage just above spruce spine assist aligning stabilizers next epoxied place dihedral template plan may assist establishing angle during assembly single landing gear strut barely adequate job Consequently recommended brace bent 1/16 wire bound wire soldered main strut rear end strut epoxied fuselage joint reinforced fabric patch Small triangular hardwood blocks epoxied reinforce critical firewallfuselage joint alternative epoxylite fillets will also serve very well tail skid bent shape se cured glue fabric patch plywood right wing tip skid mounting plate should also installed time Give model good overall sanding inspect carefully sound construc tion before applying finish As competition model use maximum amount elbow grease sanding minimum amount paint want smooth light weight So far finish concerned recommend epoxy-type paint being durable against both fuel bumps White chosen visability often practice evening other colors tend dis appear twilight wing-tip skid secured tip reinforcement small woodscrew plastic leadout guide glued position shown left wing tip followed installation control system would well lock screws nuts securing bellcrank el evator horn drop Hot Stuff Before mounting engine remove fuel tank back plate move fuel pick up tube within will able pick up fuel properly engine mounted slant regard have found useful actually wire fuel line right nearest fuel tank screw fuel tank body should rotated vents 90 degrees Continued page 98 36 Model Aviation fU 1116 nUT piot 01 mU OCUIL rnII-dhIU-pUp LU, bI yUUII 1 flILJ tS close top major competitions ship packages off aluresmainly its matter quick starting reed-valve Black Widow slam-bang pit stops Maybe should called Mighty Mouse center trophy represents tarst -place wan tfle 1976 Nats Chris also won big Junior Aviator Air Races Cleveland just recently set Fall Flying Fair record 2078 win AMA CL Postal Meet See Feb MA pg 72 Drive Glenwood IL 60425 K S Engineering now has butyrate clear sheets available 8 X 10 sheets 0075 010 015 030 thick sheets flexible clear can vac uum formed can painted enamel K & S also has some new balsa hole cutters set consisting 5/ precision cutters costs $500 great interest Toledo show large number very finely finished pattern pylon scale planes Some pattern planes absolutely breathtaking finish color scheme However discussing finishes World Champion Les McDonald opinion majority Acrylic finishes using Motorcycle paints auto motive finishes just too heavy SSF thats serious stunt flier Yes RC really beautiful quite possibly hands very experienced painter stunt plane could come out com petitive using finishes Les feel ing average builder flier finish would add too much weight stunt model Lets remember todays muffled engines yes world precision aerobatics leads way using mufflers average 35-size airplane must weigh between 40 44 oz competi tive 40 size should between 45 52 oz 46-size engine plane should 48 55 ounces Now know Ill get five letters stating Joe Bellcrank just finished new Stiletto kit acrylic finish added four ounces Good write detailed account did Ill publish due credit last word finishes Id like hear someones opinion using Coverite product Glaskote stunt plane wish time try just dont Write first visit Toledo except few sneers mentioned flew advocated control-line found manufacturers displayers pretty good lot worthwhile trip airplane enthusiast Stunt Events Contests realize could have no less eight sep arate stunt events contest now Yes starting off four PAMPA classes could have AMA novice pattern real beginners Next comes pro file stunt kit homebuilt solid fuselages have increas ingly popular Half-A stunt event uses full pattern no appearance points John Miske Dave Mar shall others have Old Time Stunt Event using planes kitted de signed prior December 1952 Keep mind planning contests now entirely possible have variety stunt events will attract people No need have standard stunt event Try Half-A event Profile stunt feel including profile stunt contest would promote event other event allows rank novice Banshee Twister Tutor Excalibur get world stunt information PAMPA stunt write Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lex. KY40504 Tiny Mouse/Scott continued page 36 cylinder order facilitate fueling Should planning use starting product review product review product review RC Diesel Converter 049/051 Engines New RC throttle shock mounted po sitioning adjustment advanced timing washers Throttle may set independently compression timing washers raise cylinder eliminate sub-piston induction Range said 13000 rpm down 5000 using 7-3% prop $1295 plus $1 postage handling convert standard diesel converter C-5 throttle arm available $300 plus $1 postage handling Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 product review product review product review glove during pit stops may well gently scrape away black anodizing portion crankcase con tacted forefinger ring contact will insure good electrical circuit fine little engines naturally vary example next experimentation will yield best fuel plug prop combination exper ience however Tornado 5-4 yellow plastic prop Cox high-compression head Cox Custom Blend fuel make very impressive combination indeed number factors will contribute producing Racers Edge quality results occasional win Foremost know equipment Frequent prac tice will enable flier pit man sharpen skills work better team pilot should always try fly racer pit man After ship glides much faster can run Knowing equipment also means inspecting item night before allow time correct discrepancies make sure nuts bolts tight aircraft sound batteries live forth Cleanliness important too fuel should fil tered remove impurities might clog reed needle valve control lines should carefully wiped down prior race accumulation oil grime collects wires will amaze can cause binding lessen control though Little White Mouse meets specifications Mouse Class racing hesitate enter Class II events very least will afford good practice like Chris just might win See flying circle FF Sport/Scale/Warner continued page 39 months other way gets expensive support system bat tery chargers fuel C02 cartridges also 98 Model Aviation ATTENTION RC DEALERS Order large stock Kraft radios ServosKraft EnginesAir born unitsPlus accessories KRAFT SOUTHWESTERN INC P08068 Ft Worth TX 76112 817-451-7537 Night 42g-3828 572-1452 Musketeer tnke-gearo McIoy-u-powerea Ob-In ship 50b sq area Builder Allen Briekhaus says should have tail dragger uses Rev-Up 11-5W propeller