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LONA Amateur raft builders late 20s early 30s faced difficulties Among lack light cheap reliable engines dearth technical design engineering data restrictive outright proh Despite brother co w h eatty along 90 land 30 mpn distincti feet 6 09ed turtle view r y Aero 4 Airer cons model c Mooney tlic Model Airplane News construction article March 1980 Model useful reference sources call project advanced beginner~ model has dy TheL scale 1 /8 35-inch wil RC wing area 1 17 ounces ounces per 100 square model powered K selected collection nes Currently available engine 09 10 sizes OS Enya Cox 0 Royal would suitable power plants Wimpy newer engines less displacement turn higher rpm deliver about much power old K&B also include mufflers would provide ballast models nose help balance properly advisedthis small clean light model can airborne can fly faster might expect Moreover model has largish elevators responds quickly small controlhandle inputs Hotshot fliers can have ball flying high performance responsive model pushrod location elevator horn crank determines fast elevators move sensitive model will fly Less-skilled fliers should consider installing less-sensitive pushrod location desired can relocated after experience confidence acquired Wimpy has tail moment 37 times longer nose moment arm models tail should kept light reasonably possible some ballast will almost surely required models nose Approximately 11/2 ounces weight required Wimpys nose like install temporary screw eye top models fuselage centerline designated center gravity CU location During building process model can suspended point regularly check its balance screw eye can removed hole can easily patched after model finished balanced satisfaction procedure beats usual method suspending model fingers its wingtips model may appeal built relatively inexperienced fliers must stress must flown unless balanced properly should hang somewhat nose-down attitude suspended designated CU location CONSTRUCTION Since wing assembly also incorporates bellcrank-control system undercarriage will trickiest part model build assembly complete will downhill side airframe-construction phase can build wing successfully rest model will piece cake Wing Make center section first cutting out leading trailing edges balsa leading- trailing-edge stock Cut out 3A2 plywood forward- rear-spar joiners two ribs Cover plans plastic waxed paper pin leading trailing edges Use /32 balsa shims raise spars ribs above boards work surface Cement parts well dry subassembly can lifted off board set aside Begin construction outer panels cutting out ribs Cement spruce basswood rigging locator blocks C ribs sand flush top bottom surfaces ribs leading trailing edges must notched ribs four pieces can taped together notched neatly accurately time razor saw better yet Dremel table saw Cut out balsa tips Pin leading trailing edges building surface Locate cement tips B C D ribs position dry assemblies can removed building surface center section joined outer panels first pinning center section over plans Blocks 17/32 thick located wingtip Secure blocks position tape pins cannot shift Bevel butt ends leading trailing edges outer panels approximately 80 Align center-section spar joiners outer-panel leading trailing edges Pin wingtips dihedral-alignment blocks Cement spars remaining ribs 34 Model Aviation 4The Wimpy good advanced beginner project model has straightforward construction can detailed suit builders skills position wing dry lift building board set aside Undercarriage Cut out 3A2-plywood landing-gear mounting plate drill four rows 1A6 holes Use X-Acto knife Dremel burr cut shallow grooves between adjacent pairs holes bottom side plate grooves will allow thread binds gear plate flush surface will also simplify finishing surface later Study first three steps undercarriage assembly procedure drawings Step Bend up bind main gear members including V strut platform button thread cement everything well Step Two Bind remaining A2 music wire members fine wire solder Step Three Fit plywood fairings gear shown epoxy everything well 3/is X 1/2 spruce basswood bellcrank support bolt can cemented platform time Fit cement landing-gear platform wing center section Make up bellcrank leadout wire assembly Pass leadouts through inboard wing ribs bolt bellcrank place Bend loops leadout wire ends now cover sharp ends tape prevent injuries Mount one-ounce lead weight outboard wingtip Drill 1A2 boles through riggingwire locator blocks Cover top bottom wings center section 1A6 sheet balsa Carve shape sand wing set aside until final assembly Fuselage Cut out /32 balsa fuselage sides mark bulkhead locations inside surfaces Cut out bulkheads may need modify spacing enginemount cutouts bulkheads 1 2 suit engine using Cement bulkheads 1 2 3 between fuselage sides Make sure sides aligned assembly square Chamfer fuselage ends cement well Fit cement remaining bulkheads position Slip 3/s-square maple engine mounts through bulkheads 1 2 epoxy place Fill spaces between engine mounts fuselage sides balsa extra strength Add filler-pipe extensions fuel tank necessary Locate tanks position balsa wedges epoxy will lock place Drill A6 hole through center cut 1/16 x 1/16 groove side -square x l/4 piece spruce basswood cement bulkhead 2 rigging locator Set fuselage aside now Tail Surfaces tail surfaces cut /32 sheet balsa Install Midwest 1/2A control horn elevators used tubingand-wire hinge system installation shown drawings Some readers might prefer use Klett RK-4 flex-point plastic hinges lighter important reducing ballast models nose perhaps easier some us use Its choice Cover rudder fin stabilizer elevators silkspan silk set aside Assembly Fit wing stabilizer fuselage check alignment cement place Make up install elevator pushrod Make sure control system does bind anywhere tail-skid assembly fuselage bottom sheeting can added plan have pilot cockpit August 1996 35 distinctive rigid trusslike undercarriage structure also Wimpy has tail moment 37 times longer provides anchor wing-rigging brace wires nose moment arma good reason keep tail end light LIGHT WEIGHT CARD BOARD STENCIL SAVE CUT-OUT STENCILING SEQUENCE I USE STRAIGHT-EDGE B X-ACTO KNIFE TO CUToUT NUMBERS 2 CUTOUT ADDITIONAL SMALL SQUARES B RECTANGLES 3 LOCATE ON WING B TAPE AROUND PERIMETER 4 COVER SMALL CUT-OUTS WITH TAPE B PRESS FIRMLY 5 MASK OFF REMAINDER OF MODEL 6 SPRAY PAINT B REMOVE STENCIL 7 USE RUBBING COMPOUND TO REMOVE ANY PAINT OVERSPRAY AROUND NUMBERS FRANK W BEATTY 3/B 0 /2 BALSA LEADING EDGE LEAOOUTS I/32 DIG MUSIC WIRE WINGTIPS- SI-IT BALSA II Li * / K 0 I BALSA TRAILING EDGE 01/45G SPRUCE4 ADA OLE 11 RPWD -4---0 ALL BULKHEADS S/3D SOT BALUA UNLESS NOTES OTHERWISE N ALL STRINGERS I/IA 8 I/H RALSA IPIN HI/IA TAB64 THO WIRE COIL RELLCRANA SET d 3/BSS MAPLEPERFECT NO P223- CUT TOLENALKPASUROP MOTOR MOUNTSAS SHOWNI/IA DIA MUSIC WIRE_____ A//DI-WIMS COLINDER DETAILS LI A-- j~IIIPLANK CENTER SECTIONSPAR JONERSI/IA SHT BALSA TOP BOTTOM SIDES IK LEADING EDGE TRIM COLOR LINE S/SD PLYWOOD -D REDO S/3D SAT BALSA -0 RCSU HIS PATTEBRO RIGGING WIRE LOCATORS I/SO DIGSPRUCE BLOCKS H DL ES ~1 III I II FF II F- N itI II1 III AERONCA E-IO/ 2 CYLINDER SOHF ENGINE %H l4HffiICI 3/SD GHT BALSA RDNI/SO DIGTRIM LINEFUSELAGE SIDES 1RIGGING WIREN BOTTOM * NI/IA DIA COPPER TONING WILLIAMS KNOSNO GOTCONNECTORS- SWEAT SCALE GUMMY CYLINDERSOLDERDIHEDRAL P7/3D CUT TO LENGTHAS SHOWN n COWL BREAK LINE SLIDE COWL FORWARD TO REMOVE0/3D SHY BALSA WHITE OT ISKBB INCREYETtIi__ EXHAUST STACKS- SF SOLDER INDIA INK MARKINGS PHOTECT WITH CLEAR1/1K BIG MOUlD WIRE PERFECT ND /BEND BELLORANK AU SHOWNDOPE OVERSPBAY FUEL TANK TO CLEAR SHEET PLANKINGOAILGAD MOUNT /IA PLYWOOD U 3REGR STRUT TRGE LENGTH OG-BRO WHEELS 11/0 DIG 7 NSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM-LINE PLASTCI/A PLYWOOD FORWARD SPAR JOINERS 3/ 30 PLY WOO D -11 Y~ OCT IRE HALSA 1/ BIND WITH THREAD THEN EPOHY BIND ALL JOINTS WITH SOFT COPPER WIRE B SOLDER B -7 K 47 IKK2 I ONE DANCE LEAD WEISKT ~ii~'--si/3D PLYWOOD I/IA PLYWODO I ONESTEP TWOSTEP TI-IREESPRUCE IHELTRANK SUPPORT TUBING B WIRELANDIND GEAR DETALS SILK WRAP-/IA DIGI/SD DIG.Y RE ENFORCING I/O CONTROL HORN F ISEE RIGGING WIRE 1/SODIG SOFT COPPER WIRE I/IADIA CDPPER TOBKNH CRIMP END IN HISE DRILL I/3D DIG MUSIC WIRE-HOLE- LDCATE B SOLDEB SLIDE INTO TUBINGT0 BRASS ROD TRIM N SWEAT SOLDER7EBCESS RDD FILE SMOOTH I/SD DIG BBADS ROD /4 SQ SPRUCE BLOCIK 0 2345N I I I HISSING WIRE DETAIL __________________________________________ TYPICALMODEL AGIATION S/30SHTRALSG- REOD lIDII3YL 5/SOSIIT BALSA 20 REDO LLONGSTER WIMPY DESIGNED N DRAWN BY FRANA W BEATTY INKED PLAN BY PRANK W BEATTYII 2585 816 ALL RIBHTS SHEET COMPU7DHIZED 4/23/BK ROLAND PRIEUTAD RESERVED I OF 0 0 CD 0 I LI 1 N CD -o i CA 0 CD CD CD Co CD w Co install mounting platform now Add fuselage top sheeting stringers fuselage wing fairings made up combination sheet balsa balsa blocks Hobbico Hobbylite Filler Cement fin place Cowling The cowling combination sheet balsa sides balsa blocks pieces shaped hollowed out suit engine its needle-valve exhaust cutouts Two t/2-inch-long wood screws work cowling hold-downs Finishing Fill dings pinholes Hobbico Filler Sand model smooth brush two four coats clear dope Sand smooth cover entire model silkspan silk always use silk Brush six coats clear dope Spray six coats thinned-out balsa filler-coat primer Spray four eight coats yellow dope Throughout procedure wet-sand model 400grit wet-or-dry sandpaper after two three coats last coat hand-rubbed using soft diaper undershirt No 7 Heavy-Duty Rubbing Compound bought Kmart Now can apply trim markings Trim Whenever possible cut stencils spray registration numbers models Use light cardboard similar 4 x 6-inch index-card material Trace number outlines use straightedge X-Acto knife cut out Remember save center number 6 cut-out Leave -inch-wide border around sides group numbers cut out approximately 14 /8 x rectangles will strategically located between numbers other key spots Tape around four sides stencil hold onto models wing use bits tape over 1/ x 3/ cutouts hold stencil desired location tape should Scotch 3M No 320 Drafting Tape leaves minimum residue doesnt lift previous coats paint its removed Mask off rest wing fuselage prevent WheeIs&Wmgsetc 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! 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August1996 37 Four machines choose starting $895 Racked service training books videos customer hot CNn J lO Ope MAS 1 IDept MA8 PG Box 1517 wnte uj UIIIIIAnnArbor MI 48106-1517 Like owning machine shop overspray spray light nearly dry dusting coats paint right angles surface stenciled areas dont worry stencil flutters up down bit ensures wet paint wont bond stencil painted surfaces will probably some overspray fuzzy edges judicious use rubbing compound will remove unwanted paint leave crisply outlined numbers Four coats black should about right Remove masking tape rub entire model down No 7 White Polishing Compound also obtained Kmart Long fuselage logo rudder registration numbers put technical pen draftsmans templates black india ink Berol R 40 circle template Berol R-960 Vertical Lettering Guide Alvin Reform Refograph No 2 technical pen used india ink markings will smudge unless protected clear dope overspray white Wimpy hand-painted thinned white dope 6/0 Bettebyrd Aqua-Sable Liner 400 brush quite literally held breath An alternate method would use Pentel White lOOWS marker aileron outlines made Y16-wide strips dope lifted soaped glass panel sprayed black dope information technique see Hot Canary article March 1996 Model Aviation Rigging Wires Lengths AQ brass wire should passed through fuselage wing rigging-wire locator blocks 146 diameter copper brass tubing fittings can fabricated shown Detail drawings Use small punch mark drilling points fittings /32 drill bit will wander drill holes Align fit components upper sets bracing wires tubing fittings solder wing-panel locators Turn model over align everything fit wires fittings Solder parts together again c III[U Dl I7I Dl 01 liii Dl U IN .This product am going use time go flying Dick Pettit RC Report .I have using Advanced Aero Fueler past several months problems associated fuel have gone away Paul Tradelius Model Aviation Safe easy use Advanced Aero Fueler will enhance modelers flight kit Helps prevent fuel 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nosedown attitude its tail heavy will unstable flier model tail heavy gouge out cowling Dremel burr add lead weight cavity until proper balance achieved engine has muffler fitted extra ballast may unnecessary Flying have created small clean light airplane will fly fast respond quickly control-handle inputs largish wheels open widely spaced well forward models CG landings should piece cake Proper flying-wire lengths diameters will depend engine install Have more-experienced flier hobby shop proprietor advise about have followed steps described article will have exposed will have tackled techniques took decades quite literally master Best techniques can applied model build future Now dont feel good rrna4X1 three minutes Within 12 hours 21st Century Paint fuelproof up 15% nitro can masked striped decaled Only 21st Century Paint comes new hi-tech nozzle sprays fan pattern similar airbrush can adjusted either vertical horizontal fan spray unique patented nozzle system offers increased control reduces overspray resists running better conventional round pattern nozzles found other paints 21st Century also amazingly insensitive weather conditions during application Thanks unique formulation gives extra flexibility 21st Century Paint highly resistant chips cracks scratches 21st Century Paint available 18 colors sandable white primer Welcome space age model finishing Almost Ready Cover ARC Sport Series Aircraft MAT proud announce return Airtrax series High Performance Sport aircraft New manufacturer New lower price Same great design Airtrax wide speed performance envelope virtually unlimited aerobatic potential rock solid tracking characteristics set Airtrax apart other plane its class Quick build Easy fly land Airtrax makes average sport flier look like pro Made USA Sport Series features 75% Pre-built Solid Balsa Ply Construction Pre-sheeted Foam Wings Built Up Fuse Built Up Tail Surfaces Landing Gear Instructions Airtrax 40Airtrax 60/1 20Airtrax G5Airtrax Aggressor 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LONA Amateur raft builders late 20s early 30s faced difficulties Among lack light cheap reliable engines dearth technical design engineering data restrictive outright proh Despite brother co w h eatty along 90 land 30 mpn distincti feet 6 09ed turtle view r y Aero 4 Airer cons model c Mooney tlic Model Airplane News construction article March 1980 Model useful reference sources call project advanced beginner~ model has dy TheL scale 1 /8 35-inch wil RC wing area 1 17 ounces ounces per 100 square model powered K selected collection nes Currently available engine 09 10 sizes OS Enya Cox 0 Royal would suitable power plants Wimpy newer engines less displacement turn higher rpm deliver about much power old K&B also include mufflers would provide ballast models nose help balance properly advisedthis small clean light model can airborne can fly faster might expect Moreover model has largish elevators responds quickly small controlhandle inputs Hotshot fliers can have ball flying high performance responsive model pushrod location elevator horn crank determines fast elevators move sensitive model will fly Less-skilled fliers should consider installing less-sensitive pushrod location desired can relocated after experience confidence acquired Wimpy has tail moment 37 times longer nose moment arm models tail should kept light reasonably possible some ballast will almost surely required models nose Approximately 11/2 ounces weight required Wimpys nose like install temporary screw eye top models fuselage centerline designated center gravity CU location During building process model can suspended point regularly check its balance screw eye can removed hole can easily patched after model finished balanced satisfaction procedure beats usual method suspending model fingers its wingtips model may appeal built relatively inexperienced fliers must stress must flown unless balanced properly should hang somewhat nose-down attitude suspended designated CU location CONSTRUCTION Since wing assembly also incorporates bellcrank-control system undercarriage will trickiest part model build assembly complete will downhill side airframe-construction phase can build wing successfully rest model will piece cake Wing Make center section first cutting out leading trailing edges balsa leading- trailing-edge stock Cut out 3A2 plywood forward- rear-spar joiners two ribs Cover plans plastic waxed paper pin leading trailing edges Use /32 balsa shims raise spars ribs above boards work surface Cement parts well dry subassembly can lifted off board set aside Begin construction outer panels cutting out ribs Cement spruce basswood rigging locator blocks C ribs sand flush top bottom surfaces ribs leading trailing edges must notched ribs four pieces can taped together notched neatly accurately time razor saw better yet Dremel table saw Cut out balsa tips Pin leading trailing edges building surface Locate cement tips B C D ribs position dry assemblies can removed building surface center section joined outer panels first pinning center section over plans Blocks 17/32 thick located wingtip Secure blocks position tape pins cannot shift Bevel butt ends leading trailing edges outer panels approximately 80 Align center-section spar joiners outer-panel leading trailing edges Pin wingtips dihedral-alignment blocks Cement spars remaining ribs 34 Model Aviation 4The Wimpy good advanced beginner project model has straightforward construction can detailed suit builders skills position wing dry lift building board set aside Undercarriage Cut out 3A2-plywood landing-gear mounting plate drill four rows 1A6 holes Use X-Acto knife Dremel burr cut shallow grooves between adjacent pairs holes bottom side plate grooves will allow thread binds gear plate flush surface will also simplify finishing surface later Study first three steps undercarriage assembly procedure drawings Step Bend up bind main gear members including V strut platform button thread cement everything well Step Two Bind remaining A2 music wire members fine wire solder Step Three Fit plywood fairings gear shown epoxy everything well 3/is X 1/2 spruce basswood bellcrank support bolt can cemented platform time Fit cement landing-gear platform wing center section Make up bellcrank leadout wire assembly Pass leadouts through inboard wing ribs bolt bellcrank place Bend loops leadout wire ends now cover sharp ends tape prevent injuries Mount one-ounce lead weight outboard wingtip Drill 1A2 boles through riggingwire locator blocks Cover top bottom wings center section 1A6 sheet balsa Carve shape sand wing set aside until final assembly Fuselage Cut out /32 balsa fuselage sides mark bulkhead locations inside surfaces Cut out bulkheads may need modify spacing enginemount cutouts bulkheads 1 2 suit engine using Cement bulkheads 1 2 3 between fuselage sides Make sure sides aligned assembly square Chamfer fuselage ends cement well Fit cement remaining bulkheads position Slip 3/s-square maple engine mounts through bulkheads 1 2 epoxy place Fill spaces between engine mounts fuselage sides balsa extra strength Add filler-pipe extensions fuel tank necessary Locate tanks position balsa wedges epoxy will lock place Drill A6 hole through center cut 1/16 x 1/16 groove side -square x l/4 piece spruce basswood cement bulkhead 2 rigging locator Set fuselage aside now Tail Surfaces tail surfaces cut /32 sheet balsa Install Midwest 1/2A control horn elevators used tubingand-wire hinge system installation shown drawings Some readers might prefer use Klett RK-4 flex-point plastic hinges lighter important reducing ballast models nose perhaps easier some us use Its choice Cover rudder fin stabilizer elevators silkspan silk set aside Assembly Fit wing stabilizer fuselage check alignment cement place Make up install elevator pushrod Make sure control system does bind anywhere tail-skid assembly fuselage bottom sheeting can added plan have pilot cockpit August 1996 35 distinctive rigid trusslike undercarriage structure also Wimpy has tail moment 37 times longer provides anchor wing-rigging brace wires nose moment arma good reason keep tail end light LIGHT WEIGHT CARD BOARD STENCIL SAVE CUT-OUT STENCILING SEQUENCE I USE STRAIGHT-EDGE B X-ACTO KNIFE TO CUToUT NUMBERS 2 CUTOUT ADDITIONAL SMALL SQUARES B RECTANGLES 3 LOCATE ON WING B TAPE AROUND PERIMETER 4 COVER SMALL CUT-OUTS WITH TAPE B PRESS FIRMLY 5 MASK OFF REMAINDER OF MODEL 6 SPRAY PAINT B REMOVE STENCIL 7 USE RUBBING COMPOUND TO REMOVE ANY PAINT OVERSPRAY AROUND NUMBERS FRANK W BEATTY 3/B 0 /2 BALSA LEADING EDGE LEAOOUTS I/32 DIG MUSIC WIRE WINGTIPS- SI-IT BALSA II Li * / K 0 I BALSA TRAILING EDGE 01/45G SPRUCE4 ADA OLE 11 RPWD -4---0 ALL BULKHEADS S/3D SOT BALUA UNLESS NOTES OTHERWISE N ALL STRINGERS I/IA 8 I/H RALSA IPIN HI/IA TAB64 THO WIRE COIL RELLCRANA SET d 3/BSS MAPLEPERFECT NO P223- CUT TOLENALKPASUROP MOTOR MOUNTSAS SHOWNI/IA DIA MUSIC WIRE_____ A//DI-WIMS COLINDER DETAILS LI A-- j~IIIPLANK CENTER SECTIONSPAR JONERSI/IA SHT BALSA TOP BOTTOM SIDES IK LEADING EDGE TRIM COLOR LINE S/SD PLYWOOD -D REDO S/3D SAT BALSA -0 RCSU HIS PATTEBRO RIGGING WIRE LOCATORS I/SO DIGSPRUCE BLOCKS H DL ES ~1 III I II FF II F- N itI II1 III AERONCA E-IO/ 2 CYLINDER SOHF ENGINE %H l4HffiICI 3/SD GHT BALSA RDNI/SO DIGTRIM LINEFUSELAGE SIDES 1RIGGING WIREN BOTTOM * NI/IA DIA COPPER TONING WILLIAMS KNOSNO GOTCONNECTORS- SWEAT SCALE GUMMY CYLINDERSOLDERDIHEDRAL P7/3D CUT TO LENGTHAS SHOWN n COWL BREAK LINE SLIDE COWL FORWARD TO REMOVE0/3D SHY BALSA WHITE OT ISKBB INCREYETtIi__ EXHAUST STACKS- SF SOLDER INDIA INK MARKINGS PHOTECT WITH CLEAR1/1K BIG MOUlD WIRE PERFECT ND /BEND BELLORANK AU SHOWNDOPE OVERSPBAY FUEL TANK TO CLEAR SHEET PLANKINGOAILGAD MOUNT /IA PLYWOOD U 3REGR STRUT TRGE LENGTH OG-BRO WHEELS 11/0 DIG 7 NSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM-LINE PLASTCI/A PLYWOOD FORWARD SPAR JOINERS 3/ 30 PLY WOO D -11 Y~ OCT IRE HALSA 1/ BIND WITH THREAD THEN EPOHY BIND ALL JOINTS WITH SOFT COPPER WIRE B SOLDER B -7 K 47 IKK2 I ONE DANCE LEAD WEISKT ~ii~'--si/3D PLYWOOD I/IA PLYWODO I ONESTEP TWOSTEP TI-IREESPRUCE IHELTRANK SUPPORT TUBING B WIRELANDIND GEAR DETALS SILK WRAP-/IA DIGI/SD DIG.Y RE ENFORCING I/O CONTROL HORN F ISEE RIGGING WIRE 1/SODIG SOFT COPPER WIRE I/IADIA CDPPER TOBKNH CRIMP END IN HISE DRILL I/3D DIG MUSIC WIRE-HOLE- LDCATE B SOLDEB SLIDE INTO TUBINGT0 BRASS ROD TRIM N SWEAT SOLDER7EBCESS RDD FILE SMOOTH I/SD DIG BBADS ROD /4 SQ SPRUCE BLOCIK 0 2345N I I I HISSING WIRE DETAIL __________________________________________ TYPICALMODEL AGIATION S/30SHTRALSG- REOD lIDII3YL 5/SOSIIT BALSA 20 REDO LLONGSTER WIMPY DESIGNED N DRAWN BY FRANA W BEATTY INKED PLAN BY PRANK W BEATTYII 2585 816 ALL RIBHTS SHEET COMPU7DHIZED 4/23/BK ROLAND PRIEUTAD RESERVED I OF 0 0 CD 0 I LI 1 N CD -o i CA 0 CD CD CD Co CD w Co install mounting platform now Add fuselage top sheeting stringers fuselage wing fairings made up combination sheet balsa balsa blocks Hobbico Hobbylite Filler Cement fin place Cowling The cowling combination sheet balsa sides balsa blocks pieces shaped hollowed out suit engine its needle-valve exhaust cutouts Two t/2-inch-long wood screws work cowling hold-downs Finishing Fill dings pinholes Hobbico Filler Sand model smooth brush two four coats clear dope Sand smooth cover entire model silkspan silk always use silk Brush six coats clear dope Spray six coats thinned-out balsa filler-coat primer Spray four eight coats yellow dope Throughout procedure wet-sand model 400grit wet-or-dry sandpaper after two three coats last coat hand-rubbed using soft diaper undershirt No 7 Heavy-Duty Rubbing Compound bought Kmart Now can apply trim markings Trim Whenever possible cut stencils spray registration numbers models Use light cardboard similar 4 x 6-inch index-card material Trace number outlines use straightedge X-Acto knife cut out Remember save center number 6 cut-out Leave -inch-wide border around sides group numbers cut out approximately 14 /8 x rectangles will strategically located between numbers other key spots Tape around four sides stencil hold onto models wing use bits tape over 1/ x 3/ cutouts hold stencil desired location tape should Scotch 3M No 320 Drafting Tape leaves minimum residue doesnt lift previous coats paint its removed Mask off rest wing fuselage prevent WheeIs&Wmgsetc 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! 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FUtihi 6VA$19999 i 4NBF $13999 4NBL $12399 5-148 SPECIAL 2 2798 East addI $1349 Futaba Servos S132H3594 Sl48w/Hdwe1694 S3001/rnetal2594 S3002Mini57 94 S3003Std1594 53101 micro3594 SlOO2Inini5594 53302 1145694 S3303 l/4Mtl5794 55101DB4294 55102 Micro BB55S4 59101 BB HS5694 59102 BB LP799 59202 BR SHT559 59203 BB949 S9303 RB MG HT699 59402 BR HS949 S9601 RR Mini569 Futaba Accessories CiystalsCall Aileron Ext594 79 AECI3 Y Hariiess99 T RXba e e on59 TaseCod39 JetSu per Slow 2 oz $679 Buy 3 & Save 60 ea 3 S1857 NHP CA Glues Thin Medium Thick Voz289 oz499 Guaranteed freshest Epoxies 6 12 30 Minute 9 tHEnce679 JR Radios XF-62226494 F-40015794 XP78338894 XP810345994 PCM lOS99994 Free shipping Hitec Flash 415594 Focus 616994 Prism 7 FM23994 Hitec/RCD Servos 03005 Std1199 0422 Pro699 0605 Ultra3599 0705 Giants4299 Specify Air Fut Sr Jr Coverite 21st Century film 889 21st Cent fabric 1389 21st Fabric 15 3289 GOLDBERG Ultracote Ultracote929 Pearls& Flrsent1399 Utracote PlusII 49 Ultracote Pis FIr 1399 MoICOrE Opaque 929 Pearls/MetalltesII 99 Neons1399 25 3799/4599/ 4799 Cover ite 21st Century Iron3299 m 20% off Retal Send $1 catalog Iro ii Heat Gun Starter Fox R/C Long KR R/C Longs McDaniel NHP Fligln Sun 1299 1499 2699 12/ 1999 12/ 2399 1999 15994 Feature Lanier RC US Air Coree 5IG qP MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO INC DER TIER TVe will beat advertised price magazine1 Provide page model will provide better price Examples 6IG Kadet Mk II5594 1/4 Scale Cub14994 Astro Hog7964 Four Star 405794 NAid Star 405579 1-azer4794 qp MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO INC Super Hots Malibu Aero-Siar 40 Aero-Stsr 60 Mustng/Mssrs Sukboi Mustang 60 Corsair 40 Cherokee 40 AT6/Extra300 Super Stinker Citabria Essence Glider 8029 6929 7259 7669 7369 8299 11599 8599 9699 21999 23099 16059 3409 CARL GOLDBERG Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon III Bucker Jung Super Clsiprnnk Ultimate Ripe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Gentle Lady Anniver Cub Tiger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukboi Float Kit will meet 5059 6049 6109 15949 10999 13799 12649 5 9 03 9 3629 2899 6699 6899 9239 14849 4289 beat advertised Price PASO1849 FA651939 PA-SO2139 FA-91S2449 FA-12053489 Saito 150 L etatl $599953699 Upgrade Golden Knight $17 Free shipping J THUNDER TIER GP IS ARC4994 OP 25 ABC5694 GP 40 ABC5994 GP6I ARC9494 PR025 ARC8494 PR036 ARC8994 PRO4O ARC9494 PR046 ABC9994 PRO6I ARC14894 prices include shipping call other models D 0525 PP6t24 0540 FP6394 0569 FF11594 0540 SFit294 0546 SF8959 0546 ABC5694 OS61SF17063 059i Snrpass23699 0520 Surpuss35549 will meet orbeat advertised Price in/in Speed 408999 Silverline 619999 Speed 5013994 Speed 6118494 Speed 12024499 Fox 40BR STD7799 40BR DLX8899 46RB ABC9999 K&B 45 Sportster 65 Sportster 40 w/mfl 61 R/C w/m 6744 6981 7961 9794 Add 5495 5 H& tnsnFtO59 O/Spkgsinin 5795 2ndday& Nextnayavailnble CODorders avnitnblennlyiacontinental USA onlyand add 5595 COOfee Pricesarecasb prices CreditCardsurcbargeimposrd MnneyOrderssliipwitlioatdelay Allow lO business days personal checks clear Due udvenising deadlines & circumstances beyond oar control availability specs& prices suhiect change merchandise carries manufacturers warranty Returns subiect restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 7620LyndaIeAveS Minneapolis MN 55423 Information other inquiries call 1-800-896-25821-612-861-6261 Orders Only Please! August1996 37 Four machines choose starting $895 Racked service training books videos customer hot CNn J lO Ope MAS 1 IDept MA8 PG Box 1517 wnte uj UIIIIIAnnArbor MI 48106-1517 Like owning machine shop overspray spray light nearly dry dusting coats paint right angles surface stenciled areas dont worry stencil flutters up down bit ensures wet paint wont bond stencil painted surfaces will probably some overspray fuzzy edges judicious use rubbing compound will remove unwanted paint leave crisply outlined numbers Four coats black should about right Remove masking tape rub entire model down No 7 White Polishing Compound also obtained Kmart Long fuselage logo rudder registration numbers put technical pen draftsmans templates black india ink Berol R 40 circle template Berol R-960 Vertical Lettering Guide Alvin Reform Refograph No 2 technical pen used india ink markings will smudge unless protected clear dope overspray white Wimpy hand-painted thinned white dope 6/0 Bettebyrd Aqua-Sable Liner 400 brush quite literally held breath An alternate method would use Pentel White lOOWS marker aileron outlines made Y16-wide strips dope lifted soaped glass panel sprayed black dope information technique see Hot Canary article March 1996 Model Aviation Rigging Wires Lengths AQ brass wire should passed through fuselage wing rigging-wire locator blocks 146 diameter copper brass tubing fittings can fabricated shown Detail drawings Use small punch mark drilling points fittings /32 drill bit will wander drill holes Align fit components upper sets bracing wires tubing fittings solder wing-panel locators Turn model over align everything fit wires fittings Solder parts together again c III[U Dl I7I Dl 01 liii Dl U IN .This product am going use time go flying Dick Pettit RC Report .I have using Advanced Aero Fueler past several months problems associated fuel have gone away Paul Tradelius Model Aviation Safe easy use Advanced Aero Fueler will enhance modelers flight kit Helps prevent fuel evaporation moisture absorption possible spills may lead fires explosions Gas glow bottles cans 22nd $1495 Century Aero Products 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 Lancaster CA 93536 800 273-AERO Distributed Horizon Hobby Distributors Ask local retailer order direct P lease add $400 S/H 38 Model Aviation wing-panel locators Obtain two kitchen chairs preferably padded seats space about 26 inches apart Place model between chairs resting its wingtips Have assistant press down lightly model sweat-solder wire tubing fittings near fuselage Turn model its back repeat procedure Nothing looks unsightly rigging wires sag flex Yours however quite taut easily accomplished Final Details dummy engine cylinders made cut-down Williams Bros cylinders No 407 various odd pieces filled cylinders lead dummy exhaust stacks made solder add little ballast Now cylinders windshield instrument panel rudder wheels fitted model Bolt engine propeller cowling model Now suspend completed model screw eye does hang slightly nosedown attitude its tail heavy will unstable flier model tail heavy gouge out cowling Dremel burr add lead weight cavity until proper balance achieved engine has muffler fitted extra ballast may unnecessary Flying have created small clean light airplane will fly fast respond quickly control-handle inputs largish wheels open widely spaced well forward models CG landings should piece cake Proper flying-wire lengths diameters will depend engine install Have more-experienced flier hobby shop proprietor advise about have followed steps described article will have exposed will have tackled techniques took decades quite literally master Best techniques can applied model build future Now dont feel good rrna4X1 three minutes Within 12 hours 21st Century Paint fuelproof up 15% nitro can masked striped decaled Only 21st Century Paint comes new hi-tech nozzle sprays fan pattern similar airbrush can adjusted either vertical horizontal fan spray unique patented nozzle system offers increased control reduces overspray resists running better conventional round pattern nozzles found other paints 21st Century also amazingly insensitive weather conditions during application Thanks unique formulation gives extra flexibility 21st Century Paint highly resistant chips cracks scratches 21st Century Paint available 18 colors sandable white primer Welcome space age model finishing Almost Ready Cover ARC Sport Series Aircraft MAT proud announce return Airtrax series High Performance Sport aircraft New manufacturer New lower price Same great design Airtrax wide speed performance envelope virtually unlimited aerobatic potential rock solid tracking characteristics set Airtrax apart other plane its class Quick build Easy fly land Airtrax makes average sport flier look like pro Made USA Sport Series features 75% Pre-built Solid Balsa Ply Construction Pre-sheeted Foam Wings Built Up Fuse Built Up Tail Surfaces Landing Gear Instructions Airtrax 40Airtrax 60/1 20Airtrax G5Airtrax Aggressor wing Span 51wing span 72wing span 84wing 5pan 84 wing Area 500 sq inwing Area 800 sq inwing Area 1280 sq inwing Area 1280 weight 4-5 lbsweight 65-9 lbsweight 15-19 lbsweight Engine 35 45Engine 61 120Enoine 18- 40 Gas/Glow Enainr August1996 39 revolution aerosol paint technology 21st Century Paints advanced formulation provides modelers fast drying easy apply finish designed withstand punishment RIC flying 21st Century Paint dries dust-free 15 minutes Additional coats can applied C@VERIT 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PA EJL Airtrax Frank W Beatty 2608 Pontoon Rd Granite City IL 62040

LONA Amateur raft builders late 20s early 30s faced difficulties Among lack light cheap reliable engines dearth technical design engineering data restrictive outright proh Despite brother co w h eatty along 90 land 30 mpn distincti feet 6 09ed turtle view r y Aero 4 Airer cons model c Mooney tlic Model Airplane News construction article March 1980 Model useful reference sources call project advanced beginner~ model has dy TheL scale 1 /8 35-inch wil RC wing area 1 17 ounces ounces per 100 square model powered K selected collection nes Currently available engine 09 10 sizes OS Enya Cox 0 Royal would suitable power plants Wimpy newer engines less displacement turn higher rpm deliver about much power old K&B also include mufflers would provide ballast models nose help balance properly advisedthis small clean light model can airborne can fly faster might expect Moreover model has largish elevators responds quickly small controlhandle inputs Hotshot fliers can have ball flying high performance responsive model pushrod location elevator horn crank determines fast elevators move sensitive model will fly Less-skilled fliers should consider installing less-sensitive pushrod location desired can relocated after experience confidence acquired Wimpy has tail moment 37 times longer nose moment arm models tail should kept light reasonably possible some ballast will almost surely required models nose Approximately 11/2 ounces weight required Wimpys nose like install temporary screw eye top models fuselage centerline designated center gravity CU location During building process model can suspended point regularly check its balance screw eye can removed hole can easily patched after model finished balanced satisfaction procedure beats usual method suspending model fingers its wingtips model may appeal built relatively inexperienced fliers must stress must flown unless balanced properly should hang somewhat nose-down attitude suspended designated CU location CONSTRUCTION Since wing assembly also incorporates bellcrank-control system undercarriage will trickiest part model build assembly complete will downhill side airframe-construction phase can build wing successfully rest model will piece cake Wing Make center section first cutting out leading trailing edges balsa leading- trailing-edge stock Cut out 3A2 plywood forward- rear-spar joiners two ribs Cover plans plastic waxed paper pin leading trailing edges Use /32 balsa shims raise spars ribs above boards work surface Cement parts well dry subassembly can lifted off board set aside Begin construction outer panels cutting out ribs Cement spruce basswood rigging locator blocks C ribs sand flush top bottom surfaces ribs leading trailing edges must notched ribs four pieces can taped together notched neatly accurately time razor saw better yet Dremel table saw Cut out balsa tips Pin leading trailing edges building surface Locate cement tips B C D ribs position dry assemblies can removed building surface center section joined outer panels first pinning center section over plans Blocks 17/32 thick located wingtip Secure blocks position tape pins cannot shift Bevel butt ends leading trailing edges outer panels approximately 80 Align center-section spar joiners outer-panel leading trailing edges Pin wingtips dihedral-alignment blocks Cement spars remaining ribs 34 Model Aviation 4The Wimpy good advanced beginner project model has straightforward construction can detailed suit builders skills position wing dry lift building board set aside Undercarriage Cut out 3A2-plywood landing-gear mounting plate drill four rows 1A6 holes Use X-Acto knife Dremel burr cut shallow grooves between adjacent pairs holes bottom side plate grooves will allow thread binds gear plate flush surface will also simplify finishing surface later Study first three steps undercarriage assembly procedure drawings Step Bend up bind main gear members including V strut platform button thread cement everything well Step Two Bind remaining A2 music wire members fine wire solder Step Three Fit plywood fairings gear shown epoxy everything well 3/is X 1/2 spruce basswood bellcrank support bolt can cemented platform time Fit cement landing-gear platform wing center section Make up bellcrank leadout wire assembly Pass leadouts through inboard wing ribs bolt bellcrank place Bend loops leadout wire ends now cover sharp ends tape prevent injuries Mount one-ounce lead weight outboard wingtip Drill 1A2 boles through riggingwire locator blocks Cover top bottom wings center section 1A6 sheet balsa Carve shape sand wing set aside until final assembly Fuselage Cut out /32 balsa fuselage sides mark bulkhead locations inside surfaces Cut out bulkheads may need modify spacing enginemount cutouts bulkheads 1 2 suit engine using Cement bulkheads 1 2 3 between fuselage sides Make sure sides aligned assembly square Chamfer fuselage ends cement well Fit cement remaining bulkheads position Slip 3/s-square maple engine mounts through bulkheads 1 2 epoxy place Fill spaces between engine mounts fuselage sides balsa extra strength Add filler-pipe extensions fuel tank necessary Locate tanks position balsa wedges epoxy will lock place Drill A6 hole through center cut 1/16 x 1/16 groove side -square x l/4 piece spruce basswood cement bulkhead 2 rigging locator Set fuselage aside now Tail Surfaces tail surfaces cut /32 sheet balsa Install Midwest 1/2A control horn elevators used tubingand-wire hinge system installation shown drawings Some readers might prefer use Klett RK-4 flex-point plastic hinges lighter important reducing ballast models nose perhaps easier some us use Its choice Cover rudder fin stabilizer elevators silkspan silk set aside Assembly Fit wing stabilizer fuselage check alignment cement place Make up install elevator pushrod Make sure control system does bind anywhere tail-skid assembly fuselage bottom sheeting can added plan have pilot cockpit August 1996 35 distinctive rigid trusslike undercarriage structure also Wimpy has tail moment 37 times longer provides anchor wing-rigging brace wires nose moment arma good reason keep tail end light LIGHT WEIGHT CARD BOARD STENCIL SAVE CUT-OUT STENCILING SEQUENCE I USE STRAIGHT-EDGE B X-ACTO KNIFE TO CUToUT NUMBERS 2 CUTOUT ADDITIONAL SMALL SQUARES B RECTANGLES 3 LOCATE ON WING B TAPE AROUND PERIMETER 4 COVER SMALL CUT-OUTS WITH TAPE B PRESS FIRMLY 5 MASK OFF REMAINDER OF MODEL 6 SPRAY PAINT B REMOVE STENCIL 7 USE RUBBING COMPOUND TO REMOVE ANY PAINT OVERSPRAY AROUND NUMBERS FRANK W BEATTY 3/B 0 /2 BALSA LEADING EDGE LEAOOUTS I/32 DIG MUSIC WIRE WINGTIPS- SI-IT BALSA II Li * / K 0 I BALSA TRAILING EDGE 01/45G SPRUCE4 ADA OLE 11 RPWD -4---0 ALL BULKHEADS S/3D SOT BALUA UNLESS NOTES OTHERWISE N ALL STRINGERS I/IA 8 I/H RALSA IPIN HI/IA TAB64 THO WIRE COIL RELLCRANA SET d 3/BSS MAPLEPERFECT NO P223- CUT TOLENALKPASUROP MOTOR MOUNTSAS SHOWNI/IA DIA MUSIC WIRE_____ A//DI-WIMS COLINDER DETAILS LI A-- j~IIIPLANK CENTER SECTIONSPAR 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DANCE LEAD WEISKT ~ii~'--si/3D PLYWOOD I/IA PLYWODO I ONESTEP TWOSTEP TI-IREESPRUCE IHELTRANK SUPPORT TUBING B WIRELANDIND GEAR DETALS SILK WRAP-/IA DIGI/SD DIG.Y RE ENFORCING I/O CONTROL HORN F ISEE RIGGING WIRE 1/SODIG SOFT COPPER WIRE I/IADIA CDPPER TOBKNH CRIMP END IN HISE DRILL I/3D DIG MUSIC WIRE-HOLE- LDCATE B SOLDEB SLIDE INTO TUBINGT0 BRASS ROD TRIM N SWEAT SOLDER7EBCESS RDD FILE SMOOTH I/SD DIG BBADS ROD /4 SQ SPRUCE BLOCIK 0 2345N I I I HISSING WIRE DETAIL __________________________________________ TYPICALMODEL AGIATION S/30SHTRALSG- REOD lIDII3YL 5/SOSIIT BALSA 20 REDO LLONGSTER WIMPY DESIGNED N DRAWN BY FRANA W BEATTY INKED PLAN BY PRANK W BEATTYII 2585 816 ALL RIBHTS SHEET COMPU7DHIZED 4/23/BK ROLAND PRIEUTAD RESERVED I OF 0 0 CD 0 I LI 1 N CD -o i CA 0 CD CD CD Co CD w Co install mounting platform now Add fuselage top sheeting stringers fuselage wing fairings made up combination sheet balsa balsa blocks Hobbico Hobbylite Filler Cement fin place Cowling The cowling combination sheet balsa sides balsa blocks pieces shaped hollowed out suit engine its needle-valve exhaust cutouts Two t/2-inch-long wood screws work cowling hold-downs Finishing Fill dings pinholes Hobbico Filler Sand model smooth brush two four coats clear dope Sand smooth cover entire model silkspan silk always use silk Brush six coats clear dope Spray six coats thinned-out balsa filler-coat primer Spray four eight coats yellow dope Throughout procedure wet-sand model 400grit wet-or-dry sandpaper after two three coats last coat hand-rubbed using soft diaper undershirt No 7 Heavy-Duty Rubbing Compound bought Kmart Now can apply trim markings Trim Whenever possible cut stencils spray registration numbers models Use light cardboard similar 4 x 6-inch index-card material Trace number outlines use straightedge X-Acto knife cut out Remember save center number 6 cut-out Leave -inch-wide border around sides group numbers cut out approximately 14 /8 x rectangles will strategically located between numbers other key spots Tape around four sides stencil hold onto models wing use bits tape over 1/ x 3/ cutouts hold stencil desired location tape should Scotch 3M No 320 Drafting Tape leaves minimum residue doesnt lift previous coats paint its removed Mask off rest wing fuselage prevent WheeIs&Wmgsetc 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! 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FUtihi 6VA$19999 i 4NBF $13999 4NBL $12399 5-148 SPECIAL 2 2798 East addI $1349 Futaba Servos S132H3594 Sl48w/Hdwe1694 S3001/rnetal2594 S3002Mini57 94 S3003Std1594 53101 micro3594 SlOO2Inini5594 53302 1145694 S3303 l/4Mtl5794 55101DB4294 55102 Micro BB55S4 59101 BB HS5694 59102 BB LP799 59202 BR SHT559 59203 BB949 S9303 RB MG HT699 59402 BR HS949 S9601 RR Mini569 Futaba Accessories CiystalsCall Aileron Ext594 79 AECI3 Y Hariiess99 T RXba e e on59 TaseCod39 JetSu per Slow 2 oz $679 Buy 3 & Save 60 ea 3 S1857 NHP CA Glues Thin Medium Thick Voz289 oz499 Guaranteed freshest Epoxies 6 12 30 Minute 9 tHEnce679 JR Radios XF-62226494 F-40015794 XP78338894 XP810345994 PCM lOS99994 Free shipping Hitec Flash 415594 Focus 616994 Prism 7 FM23994 Hitec/RCD Servos 03005 Std1199 0422 Pro699 0605 Ultra3599 0705 Giants4299 Specify Air Fut Sr Jr Coverite 21st Century film 889 21st Cent fabric 1389 21st Fabric 15 3289 GOLDBERG Ultracote Ultracote929 Pearls& Flrsent1399 Utracote PlusII 49 Ultracote Pis FIr 1399 MoICOrE Opaque 929 Pearls/MetalltesII 99 Neons1399 25 3799/4599/ 4799 Cover ite 21st Century Iron3299 m 20% off Retal Send $1 catalog Iro ii Heat Gun Starter Fox R/C Long KR R/C Longs McDaniel NHP Fligln Sun 1299 1499 2699 12/ 1999 12/ 2399 1999 15994 Feature Lanier RC US Air Coree 5IG qP MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO INC DER TIER TVe will beat advertised price magazine1 Provide page model will provide better price Examples 6IG Kadet Mk II5594 1/4 Scale Cub14994 Astro Hog7964 Four Star 405794 NAid Star 405579 1-azer4794 qp MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO INC Super Hots Malibu Aero-Siar 40 Aero-Stsr 60 Mustng/Mssrs Sukboi Mustang 60 Corsair 40 Cherokee 40 AT6/Extra300 Super Stinker Citabria Essence Glider 8029 6929 7259 7669 7369 8299 11599 8599 9699 21999 23099 16059 3409 CARL GOLDBERG Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon III Bucker Jung Super Clsiprnnk Ultimate Ripe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Gentle Lady Anniver Cub Tiger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukboi Float Kit will meet 5059 6049 6109 15949 10999 13799 12649 5 9 03 9 3629 2899 6699 6899 9239 14849 4289 beat advertised Price PASO1849 FA651939 PA-SO2139 FA-91S2449 FA-12053489 Saito 150 L etatl $599953699 Upgrade Golden Knight $17 Free shipping J THUNDER TIER GP IS ARC4994 OP 25 ABC5694 GP 40 ABC5994 GP6I ARC9494 PR025 ARC8494 PR036 ARC8994 PRO4O ARC9494 PR046 ABC9994 PRO6I ARC14894 prices include shipping call other models D 0525 PP6t24 0540 FP6394 0569 FF11594 0540 SFit294 0546 SF8959 0546 ABC5694 OS61SF17063 059i Snrpass23699 0520 Surpuss35549 will meet orbeat advertised Price in/in Speed 408999 Silverline 619999 Speed 5013994 Speed 6118494 Speed 12024499 Fox 40BR STD7799 40BR DLX8899 46RB ABC9999 K&B 45 Sportster 65 Sportster 40 w/mfl 61 R/C w/m 6744 6981 7961 9794 Add 5495 5 H& tnsnFtO59 O/Spkgsinin 5795 2ndday& Nextnayavailnble CODorders avnitnblennlyiacontinental USA onlyand add 5595 COOfee Pricesarecasb prices CreditCardsurcbargeimposrd MnneyOrderssliipwitlioatdelay Allow lO business days personal checks clear Due udvenising deadlines & circumstances beyond oar control availability specs& prices suhiect change merchandise carries manufacturers warranty Returns subiect restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 7620LyndaIeAveS Minneapolis MN 55423 Information other inquiries call 1-800-896-25821-612-861-6261 Orders Only Please! August1996 37 Four machines choose starting $895 Racked service training books videos customer hot CNn J lO Ope MAS 1 IDept MA8 PG Box 1517 wnte uj UIIIIIAnnArbor MI 48106-1517 Like owning machine shop overspray spray light nearly dry dusting coats paint right angles surface stenciled areas dont worry stencil flutters up down bit ensures wet paint wont bond stencil painted surfaces will probably some overspray fuzzy edges judicious use rubbing compound will remove unwanted paint leave crisply outlined numbers Four coats black should about right Remove masking tape rub entire model down No 7 White Polishing Compound also obtained Kmart Long fuselage logo rudder registration numbers put technical pen draftsmans templates black india ink Berol R 40 circle template Berol R-960 Vertical Lettering Guide Alvin Reform Refograph No 2 technical pen used india ink markings will smudge unless protected clear dope overspray white Wimpy hand-painted thinned white dope 6/0 Bettebyrd Aqua-Sable Liner 400 brush quite literally held breath An alternate method would use Pentel White lOOWS marker aileron outlines made Y16-wide strips dope lifted soaped glass panel sprayed black dope information technique see Hot Canary article March 1996 Model Aviation Rigging Wires Lengths AQ brass wire should passed through fuselage wing rigging-wire locator blocks 146 diameter copper brass tubing fittings can fabricated shown Detail drawings Use small punch mark drilling points fittings /32 drill bit will wander drill holes Align fit components upper sets bracing wires tubing fittings solder wing-panel locators Turn model over align everything fit wires fittings Solder parts together again c III[U Dl I7I Dl 01 liii Dl U IN .This product am going use time go flying Dick Pettit RC Report .I have using Advanced Aero Fueler past several months problems associated fuel have gone away Paul Tradelius Model Aviation Safe easy use Advanced Aero Fueler will enhance modelers flight kit Helps prevent fuel evaporation moisture absorption possible spills may lead fires explosions Gas glow bottles cans 22nd $1495 Century Aero Products 2763 West Ave L Suite 295 Lancaster CA 93536 800 273-AERO Distributed Horizon Hobby Distributors Ask local retailer order direct P lease add $400 S/H 38 Model Aviation wing-panel locators Obtain two kitchen chairs preferably padded seats space about 26 inches apart Place model between chairs resting its wingtips Have assistant press down lightly model sweat-solder wire tubing fittings near fuselage Turn model its back repeat procedure Nothing looks unsightly rigging wires sag flex Yours however quite taut easily accomplished Final Details dummy engine cylinders made cut-down Williams Bros cylinders No 407 various odd pieces filled cylinders lead dummy exhaust stacks made solder add little ballast Now cylinders windshield instrument panel rudder wheels fitted model Bolt engine propeller cowling model Now suspend completed model screw eye does hang slightly nosedown attitude its tail heavy will unstable flier model tail heavy gouge out cowling Dremel burr add lead weight cavity until proper balance achieved engine has muffler fitted extra ballast may unnecessary Flying have created small clean light airplane will fly fast respond quickly control-handle inputs largish wheels open widely spaced well forward models CG landings should piece cake Proper flying-wire lengths diameters will depend engine install Have more-experienced flier hobby shop proprietor advise about have followed steps described article will have exposed will have tackled techniques took decades quite literally master Best techniques can applied model build future Now dont feel good rrna4X1 three minutes Within 12 hours 21st Century Paint fuelproof up 15% nitro can masked striped decaled Only 21st Century Paint comes new hi-tech nozzle sprays fan pattern similar airbrush can adjusted either vertical horizontal fan spray unique patented nozzle system offers increased control reduces overspray resists running better conventional round pattern nozzles found other paints 21st Century also amazingly insensitive weather conditions during application Thanks unique formulation gives extra flexibility 21st Century Paint highly resistant chips cracks scratches 21st Century Paint available 18 colors sandable white primer Welcome space age model finishing Almost Ready Cover ARC Sport Series Aircraft MAT proud announce return Airtrax series High Performance Sport aircraft New manufacturer New lower price Same great design Airtrax wide speed performance envelope virtually unlimited aerobatic potential rock solid tracking characteristics set Airtrax apart other plane its class Quick build Easy fly land Airtrax makes average sport flier look like pro Made USA Sport Series features 75% Pre-built Solid Balsa Ply Construction Pre-sheeted Foam Wings Built Up Fuse Built Up Tail Surfaces Landing Gear Instructions Airtrax 40Airtrax 60/1 20Airtrax G5Airtrax Aggressor wing Span 51wing span 72wing span 84wing 5pan 84 wing Area 500 sq inwing Area 800 sq inwing Area 1280 sq inwing Area 1280 weight 4-5 lbsweight 65-9 lbsweight 15-19 lbsweight Engine 35 45Engine 61 120Enoine 18- 40 Gas/Glow Enainr August1996 39 revolution aerosol paint technology 21st Century Paints advanced formulation provides modelers fast drying easy apply finish designed withstand punishment RIC flying 21st Century Paint dries dust-free 15 minutes Additional coats can applied C@VERIT 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PA EJL Airtrax Frank W Beatty 2608 Pontoon Rd Granite City IL 62040