Longster Wimpy

NO OCR TEXT Type RC Electric Sport Wingspan 59 inches Motor Geared Speed 600 Functions Rudder elevator ailerons motor Flying weight 52 ounces approx Construction Built-up Covering/finish Towerkote bathtub Make up 50% mixture white glue water wood soaks After half hour fish wood out dry off surplus water before spreading glue mating faces positioning strips together Really push together rolling gently large dowel works ensure fully glued together Wipe off excess glue Hold strips onto former center rubber bands masking tape work down around former lashing down go aim have together held onto former around Leave somewhere warm make up next carry until have two wingtips two tailplane tips fin rudder outline Yes messy slow cant better lightness strength Tail Feathers fuselage reflects family name long Great stability good balance Shon-nosed Electrics less problemthe Center Gravity CG pays attention 16-ounce battery Still tail long way aft hence laminated outlines sparse internal structure Pin down outlines spars add ribs sand smooth dry Round off edges bevel fin elevator LEs put little 1/64 plywood control horns go Glue fin place drill through tailplane fin LE TE insert short dowels keys used Mylar hinges feel free use favorite type Fuselage fuselage sides built traditional fashion making second 20 Model Aviation rear deck stringers 1/16 x /16 spruce show sharp edge through covering yet withstand handling now-complete hatch sits place Top deck formers scalloped between stringers show Tail units held clear tape set up controls fuselage uncovered Trexler wheels little oversize have high cute factor plus soak up longer grass little bumps atop first avoiding gluing together Note last upright 1/4. inch short longeron ends sides trimmed sternpost thickness 1/4 inch joined filled /4 sheet allow hinge pass through wood rather glue line sides joined what oily guys call firewall F4 birch plywood being mostly outlines Fit battery tray its grain across fuselage hard balsa fine use 1A6 plywood youre nervous primary fuselage structure assembled will take flight loads rear deck cockpit area being decoration Since dislike having remove wing swap battery packs fuselage top over wing removable Just undo two screws remove top change battery disturbing aileron connection wing rigidity battery tray joins sides above wing gussets ensure stress points minimized VelcroTM restrains Ni-Cdhooks batteries loops platform has proved fine eight-cell gentleflying model Electric fliers independent ingenious lot use what youre happy Lay gearbox/motor mount plan adjust holes Fl suit cutout behind motor will vary keep lower aperture Fl battery cooling emergency egress wide fuselage allows motor controller fit against side alongside Ni-Cdnot between motor battery hammer anvil rear deck fit formers A6 x spruce stringers light /s balsa resist handling better Spruce comes hobby shops craft stores model railroad shops basswood tooit good spruce youve fitted stringers undercut formers shown plan covered stringers will show formers Like full-scale aircraft appearance details like shout scale little effort no weight wing mount plates go rear corners wing aperture Since Ive never broken nylon bolt crashat least left something aircraftlookingI use 4-40 T-nuts plywood breakout plates metal bolts bolts should right angles wing TE surface little scrap block fairs nut plates down meet wing top Now top hatch Make up Vs x 1/4 balsa framework atop fuselage longerons fit hatch formers fullAugust1999 21 Nearly finished cowling balsa scrap box Finish sanding sealer gloss black household spray paint aileron place other inverted show off sloping Detail aileron bellcrank setp shows hefty main spar works leading edge plywood control horns fine model has low top speed such Wimpy Tip rib markedly different shape other ribs can cut same template FMA S200 mini servo drives ailerons Center section ribs align fuselage sides transmit landing loads LOrIG5TER wirwv ereck VIoodard 4 LNINATION5 t FUr SKIN 7 zr i 5TINOE- 16 MEU 164LA 3BASA ALA LOVI - SeRVCEI TOP EOTfOM LSAW hTR VI Th1 AM WVN A5 ThE RANO~ FA CIA WLEi [viI53I ThAT IE1AIL - PLr FUSEL~ 2J13LE 77 L5A Th xv II 9K Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 165 Al uiA l IWL II ii________ Il 4 Ii AlA 1 -I 12 \Al i4 Li liii 4k IA IA Al lA liiI AlI iI j--] Ajil Ai -A1 At111 -1 iJ iii 11k 1 -pl &I II 4 K~ Fl • mJIfl ] [v32]UJ AI0 Products designed modelers modelers. Start Smart new Du-Bro Remote Safety Ignitor Designed safety mind modeler Remote Safety Ignitor Safety first safety time new Remote Safety Ignitor Removing gb-plug ignitor started engine can tricky sometimes accidents happen Weve eliminated prob lem new Remote Safety Ignitor new Remote Safety Ignitor puts safety first can installed five minutes fits anywhere fuselage Once engine started gb-plug ignitor can safely removed going near prop small door shut keep dirt debris out fuselage Perfect ARE flyers anyone concerned about adding another safety factor aircraft Cat No 793 Cat No 794 recessed gb-plugs Call Write free catalog Du-Bro Products Inc 480 Bonner Rd PO Box 815 Wauconda IL 60084 1-800-848-9411 fax 847-526-1604 email rc@dubrocom website http//wwwdubrocom August 1999 23 IA pI______ r. t II AA[ Al 1 length top stringer stabilizes glue 1/st plywood deck /64 plywood great because light bends easily withstands handling would crack balsa affix plywood coat frame white glue place plywood roll along will go position puts glue plywood Separate two check mating areas thinly fully coated glue leave set dry heat up iron use old film iron lost its nonstick coating position decking framework Youll find can iron plywood down onto frame top longeron heat melts glue seals plywood down great technique might want have practice run some scrap wood first cowling pondered over fiberglass brown paper white glue over foam used good old balsa cowling opportunity clear out scrap wood make up large box nose remove wood isnt cowl-shaped Once shape right give cowl few coats sanding sealerspray black cowl secured four straps 256 screws top bottom sides Allow little clearance around gearbox cool top motor dont forget aperture cowl bottom dummy cylinders came bring buy England look enough like flat twin Dummy jugs could sourced Williams Bros made up card balsa dont get oil bath flight can detailed like Homebuilts fitted manner engines model can too Wing made tips awhile back make up main spar its joiners setting up make plywood template R3 cut out ribs trimming needed admit being traditionalist structures like see what can tweak better effect Wimpy uses hardwood dowel LE cuts carve sand being resistant damage hangar rash excursions rough field known Mt Trashmore round dowel need round hole use length 3/~ OD steel tube used piece old transmitter antenna end sharpened inside other end wrapped electricians tape will make clean hole plywood balsa clean hole hand forego tape first hole cut will take whileits plywood template Now cut round hole balsa leave hole cutter place position plywood An award winning active adult community 24-hour gate security full exterior maintenance including lawn care complete recreational facilities likes top rate resort radio controlled air field. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Single Family Homes $70s Beautiful Ocala FL Privaie Gotf Courses Maintenance Free 24-Hour Gaie Security Speciacutor R aF cwkb mp Call FREE V deo Brochure 1-800-421-4162 8447 S W 99th Strue Road Oca FL 3448 www [uS e2o ow corn Th Model Aircraft Only 2900 Tickets Offered lIptsVOUNEEDNOTBEffiESBITTOWIN $20 FOR ONE ORTFIAEE FOR TEN TO ORDER GAJL TOIk FREE 888-678-USAF rggmmjs amifort will hale three United States Aerebatic Teams Iwbig home th Gold h Wadd Aerobatic CompotltluL TiiS OFf HI iS MArt POS&IBLt WITh tiff SUPPOI{I fIt ] MIDWEST LMc _A U#UUU3TMYMWMUCA8LETAS 27% Sods Model sIo1un Mu*er PMta Exh3GU Rage MIW Rub August 1999 25 UnlIsd tatS Aerobatic Town Airplane mmemnxs SO Idi whq qami l4imunts ProsdinitOsdkIbaub * Rrnflaih~bUB * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No202 Air CleanerFine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pkl2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pkl2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc pa Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 48015 Add $2 50 pp ng M ch gan esidents add 4% sales taxi Both kits highly prefabricated features piece detailed fiberglass fuselage separate interform recess moulded access batches precut canopy frame inlet exhaust ducts moulded fiberglass formers precut sanded flying surfaces foam core presheeted balsa titanium stabilator shaft supported two ball bearings controlled heavy duty machined aluminum arm Other fiberglass parts included scale detailed vertical fin tips stabilator tips splitter plates cockpit tub seat back 1/7 ScsI F/A-lB Kit $1290 1/10 SwI F/A-la Kit $595 YELLOW AIRCRAFT INTERNATIONAL F-4E A-4 STARFIRE II d $4 00 within USA $1000 theQujattly ManufetuwIng 203 Mms Ave LexInm MA 0242Q il 781 674-98Rsx 781 674-2288 PrIce sublet t ctun9 wlPlQtzt prIor notice sfllpplng handlIng xtra template against tube cut out rest rib section flat aft spar locate spar over plan pin down lower TE sheet glue ribs add top TE sheet LE dowel Build both panels over plan build center section between rest wing details aileron belicranks sit plywood plates wire pushrod runs between FMA Direct 5200 miniservo drives cost weight modern microservos suggests future shall put wing lead wires up wing rather pushrods setup shown works fine ailerons built wing cut free Mine top-hinged clear adhesive tape works great oil-free Electric light seals hinge gap prefer hinge covering film thats fine equally light Regular hinges could used youd need extra wood hold adds weight Notice sheeted wing center section saved weight wing fine aerobatic ride stresses low plenty aircraft have flown successfully sheetmost Old-Timer models starters landing gear fits plywood channels center-section ribs positively locates gear straps hold gear rather provide location Fit some scrap balsa between centersection TB caps reinforce TB also put /64 plywood washers bolt heads bear wing Undercarriage This simplified version original birdcage Make up front rear legs solder together place model Check axle alignment against wing LB Bind joint soft wire tinpiate Since /32 wire too small commercial wheels solder brass tubing onto wire wire stops just inside wheel tube extends A6 hole drillcd right through tube clevis pin 26 Model Aviation 4The 17 scale twin engined F/A-is has worlds sought after jet modellers want win Its proven achievements include 1st places Scale Masters Top Gun US Nationals 1/10 scale F/A-iS fasiest ana aest a, around performing single engined scale jet market made paper clip securely held wheel removes easily service prominent fairings have sides 1/64 plywood over 3A2 square balsa frame Since cover wire joints go everything true well-soldered wheels light good size can adjusted site model used 2/2-inch Trexlers initially 21/4-inch foam wheels gear held place clips 1/4 wide alloy strip 2-56 sheet metal screws Radio like fit RC gear soon can alternative peering down covered fuselage figure what hitting what used Goldenrod snakes tail controls microservos rudder elevator FMA Direct S200 ailerons servos mounted aft wing free up overwing bay receiver HiTec 535 micro 250 mAh Ni-Cd used Astro 210 controller before fitting Castle Creations Griffin 50 controller BEC Battery Eliminator Circuit Covering used Towerkoteit light cheap used Cub yellow black trim Towerkote handles easily still stuck firmly after nearly two years Cockpit No Scale model should fly pilot Mine latex lightweight Petes Pilots England 45 Lichfield Rd Stafford 5T17 4LL England Petes also supplied Americas traditional headdress glued against slipstream An old piece ribbon made extra-long scarf flapping wind tradition demands instrument panel came deceased Speedy Bee Motor very successful power package Graupner Speed 600 31 gearbox eight cells Master Airscrew 10 x 6 wood prop Wimpy needs full power takeoff stunts flights last 8-10 minutes old 1700 mAb cells also flew seven cells slower climb lighter pack two ounces lighter really fly seven cells would use larger prop tests flown prove model seven-cell capable measurements taken AstroFlight Whattmeter model thus real rather computed Preflight think youre finished put model aside night come back clear mind check out once Electric can perform motor-running range check yard neighbors will fascinatednot incensed noise Take final long hard look control throws CG position calm shop top up fuel August 1999 29 HOT WIRE CUTTING TABLE ultimate foam cutting tool hobbyists model makers unique hot wire cutting table allows user create professional looking models other works art no time Cuts types rigid semi-rigid cushion foam materials tensioned ultra fine cutting wire glides smoothly thru foam like magic creating precise clean cuts never before obtainable adjustable heat probe can regulate wire temperature suit type foam using bow arm tilts accurate straight compound angle cutting * Tough ultra fine cutting wire Adjustable heat control Tilting bow arm Smooth surface heavy duty table base 12 volt step down transformer lnsulated steel bow frame Completely assembled ready operate Introductory Price S 9999Product Catalog $ 500 VISA MASTER CARD & DISCOVER ACCEPTED ADD $ 500 SHIPPING IN USA IL RESIDENT ADD 725% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURG IL 61401CALL 309-342-3009FAX 309-342-3014 Visit us httpfI wwwwingmfgcom tanks anticipation great days flying Flying Now off field really ready fly model Around 50 ounces eight cells wing loading 17 ounces per square foot classic 50 watts per pound translates lively takeoff performance tarmac short grass sprightly climb efficiency cruise low power long flights ailerons roll Wimpy smartly turns hut will find full roll slow though axial elevator positive rudder has little yaw/roll coupling higher power moves out smartly stall hard provoke other end envelope no wing drop minimal height loss As designed spins snaps cleared loop dive model speed apply power its going upward slow first half Over top reduce power just spin prop very round looping 3OHP aircraft would look like roll losing height easy will stall turn short vertical leg has flown inverted little height loss tricks done because conscientious designer should thoroughly explore flight envelope believe Mostly enjoy playing weeds Slow low passes sideslipping flypasts show off Wimpys topsides lazy chandelle return Touch gos great fun gliding down downwind leg long curving turn final juggle little up trim against power either land mains hold off threepointer Like Scale models Wimpy draggy watch out sink sneaking up you fly decent grass will find Wimpy easy taxi amuses wet power fliers Electric Soaring pilots alike Electric cant get around its own wheels Well worth landing early little power hand Since flies around 10 minutes 1700s eight nine minutes airborne taxi off strip routine So have model looks like real aircraft flies relaxing yet spirited manner wont strain wallet Youll have model makes people smile tooWimpy has effect folk 59 inches span isnt perceived being small either Come fit new knife blade lets some real wooden aeromodeling ck Woodward 11159 Captains Walk Ct North Potomac MD 20878 weekendpilot@juno corn 4 raised nose prevents digging Lifes good trim tool After its pretty useful going bigger iron couldnt Now theres new iron Hangar 9the ProSeaF promises trim tool will hardly ever see light day again Thats because ProSeals unique tip comes such sharp point its actually sharper trim tools its curved bottom surface assures itll go nearly anywhere trim tool will So switch back n forth between two irons Get thatil ar 9 ProSeal Youll find better hobby shops everywhere Heogar H 0455010 oodist4boted eacloeSely Horizo, Hobby Disbibotoo lao 4105 Fieldotoac Rd Obanpeigo 1L61822 217 355-9511 ~ohonzonhobbyro 30 Model Aviation INUM CENTER DSTOCK NO 3000 K&S proud announce addition 28 new aluminum items product line assortment teattres round square tubing rod sheet 12 lengths round tubes rods sheets 6061-TO aluminum alloy very strong yet lightweight square tubing 3003-H14 aluminum alloy very easy work form caretully engineered line ot aluminum products has unlimited uses development ot types ot projects CONTACT YOUR FAVORITE DISTRIBUTOR TO PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th Street Chicago IL 60638 773 586-8503 773 586-8556 Shary tip goes anywhere Precision monitor circuitry holds temperature 14 degrees uiundy 12-foot power cord eliminates need extension cord Thple LEDs indicate rising falling just right temperature Rounded edges perfectly suited fillets trim tools worst nightmare

NO OCR TEXT Type RC Electric Sport Wingspan 59 inches Motor Geared Speed 600 Functions Rudder elevator ailerons motor Flying weight 52 ounces approx Construction Built-up Covering/finish Towerkote bathtub Make up 50% mixture white glue water wood soaks After half hour fish wood out dry off surplus water before spreading glue mating faces positioning strips together Really push together rolling gently large dowel works ensure fully glued together Wipe off excess glue Hold strips onto former center rubber bands masking tape work down around former lashing down go aim have together held onto former around Leave somewhere warm make up next carry until have two wingtips two tailplane tips fin rudder outline Yes messy slow cant better lightness strength Tail Feathers fuselage reflects family name long Great stability good balance Shon-nosed Electrics less problemthe Center Gravity CG pays attention 16-ounce battery Still tail long way aft hence laminated outlines sparse internal structure Pin down outlines spars add ribs sand smooth dry Round off edges bevel fin elevator LEs put little 1/64 plywood control horns go Glue fin place drill through tailplane fin LE TE insert short dowels keys used Mylar hinges feel free use favorite type Fuselage fuselage sides built traditional fashion making second 20 Model Aviation rear deck stringers 1/16 x /16 spruce show sharp edge through covering yet withstand handling now-complete hatch sits place Top deck formers scalloped between stringers show Tail units held clear tape set up controls fuselage uncovered Trexler wheels little oversize have high cute factor plus soak up longer grass little bumps atop first avoiding gluing together Note last upright 1/4. inch short longeron ends sides trimmed sternpost thickness 1/4 inch joined filled /4 sheet allow hinge pass through wood rather glue line sides joined what oily guys call firewall F4 birch plywood being mostly outlines Fit battery tray its grain across fuselage hard balsa fine use 1A6 plywood youre nervous primary fuselage structure assembled will take flight loads rear deck cockpit area being decoration Since dislike having remove wing swap battery packs fuselage top over wing removable Just undo two screws remove top change battery disturbing aileron connection wing rigidity battery tray joins sides above wing gussets ensure stress points minimized VelcroTM restrains Ni-Cdhooks batteries loops platform has proved fine eight-cell gentleflying model Electric fliers independent ingenious lot use what youre happy Lay gearbox/motor mount plan adjust holes Fl suit cutout behind motor will vary keep lower aperture Fl battery cooling emergency egress wide fuselage allows motor controller fit against side alongside Ni-Cdnot between motor battery hammer anvil rear deck fit formers A6 x spruce stringers light /s balsa resist handling better Spruce comes hobby shops craft stores model railroad shops basswood tooit good spruce youve fitted stringers undercut formers shown plan covered stringers will show formers Like full-scale aircraft appearance details like shout scale little effort no weight wing mount plates go rear corners wing aperture Since Ive never broken nylon bolt crashat least left something aircraftlookingI use 4-40 T-nuts plywood breakout plates metal bolts bolts should right angles wing TE surface little scrap block fairs nut plates down meet wing top Now top hatch Make up Vs x 1/4 balsa framework atop fuselage longerons fit hatch formers fullAugust1999 21 Nearly finished cowling balsa scrap box Finish sanding sealer gloss black household spray paint aileron place other inverted show off sloping Detail aileron bellcrank setp shows hefty main spar works leading edge plywood control horns fine model has low top speed such Wimpy Tip rib markedly different shape other ribs can cut same template FMA S200 mini servo drives ailerons Center section ribs align fuselage sides transmit landing loads LOrIG5TER wirwv ereck VIoodard 4 LNINATION5 t FUr SKIN 7 zr i 5TINOE- 16 MEU 164LA 3BASA ALA LOVI - SeRVCEI TOP EOTfOM LSAW hTR VI Th1 AM WVN A5 ThE RANO~ FA CIA WLEi [viI53I ThAT IE1AIL - PLr FUSEL~ 2J13LE 77 L5A Th xv II 9K Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 165 Al uiA l IWL II ii________ Il 4 Ii AlA 1 -I 12 \Al i4 Li liii 4k IA IA Al lA liiI AlI iI j--] Ajil Ai -A1 At111 -1 iJ iii 11k 1 -pl &I II 4 K~ Fl • mJIfl ] [v32]UJ AI0 Products designed modelers modelers. Start Smart new Du-Bro Remote Safety Ignitor Designed safety mind modeler Remote Safety Ignitor Safety first safety time new Remote Safety Ignitor Removing gb-plug ignitor started engine can tricky sometimes accidents happen Weve eliminated prob lem new Remote Safety Ignitor new Remote Safety Ignitor puts safety first can installed five minutes fits anywhere fuselage Once engine started gb-plug ignitor can safely removed going near prop small door shut keep dirt debris out fuselage Perfect ARE flyers anyone concerned about adding another safety factor aircraft Cat No 793 Cat No 794 recessed gb-plugs Call Write free catalog Du-Bro Products Inc 480 Bonner Rd PO Box 815 Wauconda IL 60084 1-800-848-9411 fax 847-526-1604 email rc@dubrocom website http//wwwdubrocom August 1999 23 IA pI______ r. t II AA[ Al 1 length top stringer stabilizes glue 1/st plywood deck /64 plywood great because light bends easily withstands handling would crack balsa affix plywood coat frame white glue place plywood roll along will go position puts glue plywood Separate two check mating areas thinly fully coated glue leave set dry heat up iron use old film iron lost its nonstick coating position decking framework Youll find can iron plywood down onto frame top longeron heat melts glue seals plywood down great technique might want have practice run some scrap wood first cowling pondered over fiberglass brown paper white glue over foam used good old balsa cowling opportunity clear out scrap wood make up large box nose remove wood isnt cowl-shaped Once shape right give cowl few coats sanding sealerspray black cowl secured four straps 256 screws top bottom sides Allow little clearance around gearbox cool top motor dont forget aperture cowl bottom dummy cylinders came bring buy England look enough like flat twin Dummy jugs could sourced Williams Bros made up card balsa dont get oil bath flight can detailed like Homebuilts fitted manner engines model can too Wing made tips awhile back make up main spar its joiners setting up make plywood template R3 cut out ribs trimming needed admit being traditionalist structures like see what can tweak better effect Wimpy uses hardwood dowel LE cuts carve sand being resistant damage hangar rash excursions rough field known Mt Trashmore round dowel need round hole use length 3/~ OD steel tube used piece old transmitter antenna end sharpened inside other end wrapped electricians tape will make clean hole plywood balsa clean hole hand forego tape first hole cut will take whileits plywood template Now cut round hole balsa leave hole cutter place position plywood An award winning active adult community 24-hour gate security full exterior maintenance including lawn care complete recreational facilities likes top rate resort radio controlled air field. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Single Family Homes $70s Beautiful Ocala FL Privaie Gotf Courses Maintenance Free 24-Hour Gaie Security Speciacutor R aF cwkb mp Call FREE V deo Brochure 1-800-421-4162 8447 S W 99th Strue Road Oca FL 3448 www [uS e2o ow corn Th Model Aircraft Only 2900 Tickets Offered lIptsVOUNEEDNOTBEffiESBITTOWIN $20 FOR ONE ORTFIAEE FOR TEN TO ORDER GAJL TOIk FREE 888-678-USAF rggmmjs amifort will hale three United States Aerebatic Teams Iwbig home th Gold h Wadd Aerobatic CompotltluL TiiS OFf HI iS MArt POS&IBLt WITh tiff SUPPOI{I fIt ] MIDWEST LMc _A U#UUU3TMYMWMUCA8LETAS 27% Sods Model sIo1un Mu*er PMta Exh3GU Rage MIW Rub August 1999 25 UnlIsd tatS Aerobatic Town Airplane mmemnxs SO Idi whq qami l4imunts ProsdinitOsdkIbaub * Rrnflaih~bUB * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No202 Air CleanerFine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pkl2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pkl2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc pa Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 48015 Add $2 50 pp ng M ch gan esidents add 4% sales taxi Both kits highly prefabricated features piece detailed fiberglass fuselage separate interform recess moulded access batches precut canopy frame inlet exhaust ducts moulded fiberglass formers precut sanded flying surfaces foam core presheeted balsa titanium stabilator shaft supported two ball bearings controlled heavy duty machined aluminum arm Other fiberglass parts included scale detailed vertical fin tips stabilator tips splitter plates cockpit tub seat back 1/7 ScsI F/A-lB Kit $1290 1/10 SwI F/A-la Kit $595 YELLOW AIRCRAFT INTERNATIONAL F-4E A-4 STARFIRE II d $4 00 within USA $1000 theQujattly ManufetuwIng 203 Mms Ave LexInm MA 0242Q il 781 674-98Rsx 781 674-2288 PrIce sublet t ctun9 wlPlQtzt prIor notice sfllpplng handlIng xtra template against tube cut out rest rib section flat aft spar locate spar over plan pin down lower TE sheet glue ribs add top TE sheet LE dowel Build both panels over plan build center section between rest wing details aileron belicranks sit plywood plates wire pushrod runs between FMA Direct 5200 miniservo drives cost weight modern microservos suggests future shall put wing lead wires up wing rather pushrods setup shown works fine ailerons built wing cut free Mine top-hinged clear adhesive tape works great oil-free Electric light seals hinge gap prefer hinge covering film thats fine equally light Regular hinges could used youd need extra wood hold adds weight Notice sheeted wing center section saved weight wing fine aerobatic ride stresses low plenty aircraft have flown successfully sheetmost Old-Timer models starters landing gear fits plywood channels center-section ribs positively locates gear straps hold gear rather provide location Fit some scrap balsa between centersection TB caps reinforce TB also put /64 plywood washers bolt heads bear wing Undercarriage This simplified version original birdcage Make up front rear legs solder together place model Check axle alignment against wing LB Bind joint soft wire tinpiate Since /32 wire too small commercial wheels solder brass tubing onto wire wire stops just inside wheel tube extends A6 hole drillcd right through tube clevis pin 26 Model Aviation 4The 17 scale twin engined F/A-is has worlds sought after jet modellers want win Its proven achievements include 1st places Scale Masters Top Gun US Nationals 1/10 scale F/A-iS fasiest ana aest a, around performing single engined scale jet market made paper clip securely held wheel removes easily service prominent fairings have sides 1/64 plywood over 3A2 square balsa frame Since cover wire joints go everything true well-soldered wheels light good size can adjusted site model used 2/2-inch Trexlers initially 21/4-inch foam wheels gear held place clips 1/4 wide alloy strip 2-56 sheet metal screws Radio like fit RC gear soon can alternative peering down covered fuselage figure what hitting what used Goldenrod snakes tail controls microservos rudder elevator FMA Direct S200 ailerons servos mounted aft wing free up overwing bay receiver HiTec 535 micro 250 mAh Ni-Cd used Astro 210 controller before fitting Castle Creations Griffin 50 controller BEC Battery Eliminator Circuit Covering used Towerkoteit light cheap used Cub yellow black trim Towerkote handles easily still stuck firmly after nearly two years Cockpit No Scale model should fly pilot Mine latex lightweight Petes Pilots England 45 Lichfield Rd Stafford 5T17 4LL England Petes also supplied Americas traditional headdress glued against slipstream An old piece ribbon made extra-long scarf flapping wind tradition demands instrument panel came deceased Speedy Bee Motor very successful power package Graupner Speed 600 31 gearbox eight cells Master Airscrew 10 x 6 wood prop Wimpy needs full power takeoff stunts flights last 8-10 minutes old 1700 mAb cells also flew seven cells slower climb lighter pack two ounces lighter really fly seven cells would use larger prop tests flown prove model seven-cell capable measurements taken AstroFlight Whattmeter model thus real rather computed Preflight think youre finished put model aside night come back clear mind check out once Electric can perform motor-running range check yard neighbors will fascinatednot incensed noise Take final long hard look control throws CG position calm shop top up fuel August 1999 29 HOT WIRE CUTTING TABLE ultimate foam cutting tool hobbyists model makers unique hot wire cutting table allows user create professional looking models other works art no time Cuts types rigid semi-rigid cushion foam materials tensioned ultra fine cutting wire glides smoothly thru foam like magic creating precise clean cuts never before obtainable adjustable heat probe can regulate wire temperature suit type foam using bow arm tilts accurate straight compound angle cutting * Tough ultra fine cutting wire Adjustable heat control Tilting bow arm Smooth surface heavy duty table base 12 volt step down transformer lnsulated steel bow frame Completely assembled ready operate Introductory Price S 9999Product Catalog $ 500 VISA MASTER CARD & DISCOVER ACCEPTED ADD $ 500 SHIPPING IN USA IL RESIDENT ADD 725% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURG IL 61401CALL 309-342-3009FAX 309-342-3014 Visit us httpfI wwwwingmfgcom tanks anticipation great days flying Flying Now off field really ready fly model Around 50 ounces eight cells wing loading 17 ounces per square foot classic 50 watts per pound translates lively takeoff performance tarmac short grass sprightly climb efficiency cruise low power long flights ailerons roll Wimpy smartly turns hut will find full roll slow though axial elevator positive rudder has little yaw/roll coupling higher power moves out smartly stall hard provoke other end envelope no wing drop minimal height loss As designed spins snaps cleared loop dive model speed apply power its going upward slow first half Over top reduce power just spin prop very round looping 3OHP aircraft would look like roll losing height easy will stall turn short vertical leg has flown inverted little height loss tricks done because conscientious designer should thoroughly explore flight envelope believe Mostly enjoy playing weeds Slow low passes sideslipping flypasts show off Wimpys topsides lazy chandelle return Touch gos great fun gliding down downwind leg long curving turn final juggle little up trim against power either land mains hold off threepointer Like Scale models Wimpy draggy watch out sink sneaking up you fly decent grass will find Wimpy easy taxi amuses wet power fliers Electric Soaring pilots alike Electric cant get around its own wheels Well worth landing early little power hand Since flies around 10 minutes 1700s eight nine minutes airborne taxi off strip routine So have model looks like real aircraft flies relaxing yet spirited manner wont strain wallet Youll have model makes people smile tooWimpy has effect folk 59 inches span isnt perceived being small either Come fit new knife blade lets some real wooden aeromodeling ck Woodward 11159 Captains Walk Ct North Potomac MD 20878 weekendpilot@juno corn 4 raised nose prevents digging Lifes good trim tool After its pretty useful going bigger iron couldnt Now theres new iron Hangar 9the ProSeaF promises trim tool will hardly ever see light day again Thats because ProSeals unique tip comes such sharp point its actually sharper trim tools its curved bottom surface assures itll go nearly anywhere trim tool will So switch back n forth between two irons Get thatil ar 9 ProSeal Youll find better hobby shops everywhere Heogar H 0455010 oodist4boted eacloeSely Horizo, Hobby Disbibotoo lao 4105 Fieldotoac Rd Obanpeigo 1L61822 217 355-9511 ~ohonzonhobbyro 30 Model Aviation INUM CENTER DSTOCK NO 3000 K&S proud announce addition 28 new aluminum items product line assortment teattres round square tubing rod sheet 12 lengths round tubes rods sheets 6061-TO aluminum alloy very strong yet lightweight square tubing 3003-H14 aluminum alloy very easy work form caretully engineered line ot aluminum products has unlimited uses development ot types ot projects CONTACT YOUR FAVORITE DISTRIBUTOR TO PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th Street Chicago IL 60638 773 586-8503 773 586-8556 Shary tip goes anywhere Precision monitor circuitry holds temperature 14 degrees uiundy 12-foot power cord eliminates need extension cord Thple LEDs indicate rising falling just right temperature Rounded edges perfectly suited fillets trim tools worst nightmare

NO OCR TEXT Type RC Electric Sport Wingspan 59 inches Motor Geared Speed 600 Functions Rudder elevator ailerons motor Flying weight 52 ounces approx Construction Built-up Covering/finish Towerkote bathtub Make up 50% mixture white glue water wood soaks After half hour fish wood out dry off surplus water before spreading glue mating faces positioning strips together Really push together rolling gently large dowel works ensure fully glued together Wipe off excess glue Hold strips onto former center rubber bands masking tape work down around former lashing down go aim have together held onto former around Leave somewhere warm make up next carry until have two wingtips two tailplane tips fin rudder outline Yes messy slow cant better lightness strength Tail Feathers fuselage reflects family name long Great stability good balance Shon-nosed Electrics less problemthe Center Gravity CG pays attention 16-ounce battery Still tail long way aft hence laminated outlines sparse internal structure Pin down outlines spars add ribs sand smooth dry Round off edges bevel fin elevator LEs put little 1/64 plywood control horns go Glue fin place drill through tailplane fin LE TE insert short dowels keys used Mylar hinges feel free use favorite type Fuselage fuselage sides built traditional fashion making second 20 Model Aviation rear deck stringers 1/16 x /16 spruce show sharp edge through covering yet withstand handling now-complete hatch sits place Top deck formers scalloped between stringers show Tail units held clear tape set up controls fuselage uncovered Trexler wheels little oversize have high cute factor plus soak up longer grass little bumps atop first avoiding gluing together Note last upright 1/4. inch short longeron ends sides trimmed sternpost thickness 1/4 inch joined filled /4 sheet allow hinge pass through wood rather glue line sides joined what oily guys call firewall F4 birch plywood being mostly outlines Fit battery tray its grain across fuselage hard balsa fine use 1A6 plywood youre nervous primary fuselage structure assembled will take flight loads rear deck cockpit area being decoration Since dislike having remove wing swap battery packs fuselage top over wing removable Just undo two screws remove top change battery disturbing aileron connection wing rigidity battery tray joins sides above wing gussets ensure stress points minimized VelcroTM restrains Ni-Cdhooks batteries loops platform has proved fine eight-cell gentleflying model Electric fliers independent ingenious lot use what youre happy Lay gearbox/motor mount plan adjust holes Fl suit cutout behind motor will vary keep lower aperture Fl battery cooling emergency egress wide fuselage allows motor controller fit against side alongside Ni-Cdnot between motor battery hammer anvil rear deck fit formers A6 x spruce stringers light /s balsa resist handling better Spruce comes hobby shops craft stores model railroad shops basswood tooit good spruce youve fitted stringers undercut formers shown plan covered stringers will show formers Like full-scale aircraft appearance details like shout scale little effort no weight wing mount plates go rear corners wing aperture Since Ive never broken nylon bolt crashat least left something aircraftlookingI use 4-40 T-nuts plywood breakout plates metal bolts bolts should right angles wing TE surface little scrap block fairs nut plates down meet wing top Now top hatch Make up Vs x 1/4 balsa framework atop fuselage longerons fit hatch formers fullAugust1999 21 Nearly finished cowling balsa scrap box Finish sanding sealer gloss black household spray paint aileron place other inverted show off sloping Detail aileron bellcrank setp shows hefty main spar works leading edge plywood control horns fine model has low top speed such Wimpy Tip rib markedly different shape other ribs can cut same template FMA S200 mini servo drives ailerons Center section ribs align fuselage sides transmit landing loads LOrIG5TER wirwv ereck VIoodard 4 LNINATION5 t FUr SKIN 7 zr i 5TINOE- 16 MEU 164LA 3BASA ALA LOVI - SeRVCEI TOP EOTfOM LSAW hTR VI Th1 AM WVN A5 ThE RANO~ FA CIA WLEi [viI53I ThAT IE1AIL - PLr FUSEL~ 2J13LE 77 L5A Th xv II 9K Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 165 Al uiA l IWL II ii________ Il 4 Ii AlA 1 -I 12 \Al i4 Li liii 4k IA IA Al lA liiI AlI iI j--] Ajil Ai -A1 At111 -1 iJ iii 11k 1 -pl &I II 4 K~ Fl • mJIfl ] [v32]UJ AI0 Products designed modelers modelers. Start Smart new Du-Bro Remote Safety Ignitor Designed safety mind modeler Remote Safety Ignitor Safety first safety time new Remote Safety Ignitor Removing gb-plug ignitor started engine can tricky sometimes accidents happen Weve eliminated prob lem new Remote Safety Ignitor new Remote Safety Ignitor puts safety first can installed five minutes fits anywhere fuselage Once engine started gb-plug ignitor can safely removed going near prop small door shut keep dirt debris out fuselage Perfect ARE flyers anyone concerned about adding another safety factor aircraft Cat No 793 Cat No 794 recessed gb-plugs Call Write free catalog Du-Bro Products Inc 480 Bonner Rd PO Box 815 Wauconda IL 60084 1-800-848-9411 fax 847-526-1604 email rc@dubrocom website http//wwwdubrocom August 1999 23 IA pI______ r. t II AA[ Al 1 length top stringer stabilizes glue 1/st plywood deck /64 plywood great because light bends easily withstands handling would crack balsa affix plywood coat frame white glue place plywood roll along will go position puts glue plywood Separate two check mating areas thinly fully coated glue leave set dry heat up iron use old film iron lost its nonstick coating position decking framework Youll find can iron plywood down onto frame top longeron heat melts glue seals plywood down great technique might want have practice run some scrap wood first cowling pondered over fiberglass brown paper white glue over foam used good old balsa cowling opportunity clear out scrap wood make up large box nose remove wood isnt cowl-shaped Once shape right give cowl few coats sanding sealerspray black cowl secured four straps 256 screws top bottom sides Allow little clearance around gearbox cool top motor dont forget aperture cowl bottom dummy cylinders came bring buy England look enough like flat twin Dummy jugs could sourced Williams Bros made up card balsa dont get oil bath flight can detailed like Homebuilts fitted manner engines model can too Wing made tips awhile back make up main spar its joiners setting up make plywood template R3 cut out ribs trimming needed admit being traditionalist structures like see what can tweak better effect Wimpy uses hardwood dowel LE cuts carve sand being resistant damage hangar rash excursions rough field known Mt Trashmore round dowel need round hole use length 3/~ OD steel tube used piece old transmitter antenna end sharpened inside other end wrapped electricians tape will make clean hole plywood balsa clean hole hand forego tape first hole cut will take whileits plywood template Now cut round hole balsa leave hole cutter place position plywood An award winning active adult community 24-hour gate security full exterior maintenance including lawn care complete recreational facilities likes top rate resort radio controlled air field. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Single Family Homes $70s Beautiful Ocala FL Privaie Gotf Courses Maintenance Free 24-Hour Gaie Security Speciacutor R aF cwkb mp Call FREE V deo Brochure 1-800-421-4162 8447 S W 99th Strue Road Oca FL 3448 www [uS e2o ow corn Th Model Aircraft Only 2900 Tickets Offered lIptsVOUNEEDNOTBEffiESBITTOWIN $20 FOR ONE ORTFIAEE FOR TEN TO ORDER GAJL TOIk FREE 888-678-USAF rggmmjs amifort will hale three United States Aerebatic Teams Iwbig home th Gold h Wadd Aerobatic CompotltluL TiiS OFf HI iS MArt POS&IBLt WITh tiff SUPPOI{I fIt ] MIDWEST LMc _A U#UUU3TMYMWMUCA8LETAS 27% Sods Model sIo1un Mu*er PMta Exh3GU Rage MIW Rub August 1999 25 UnlIsd tatS Aerobatic Town Airplane mmemnxs SO Idi whq qami l4imunts ProsdinitOsdkIbaub * Rrnflaih~bUB * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No202 Air CleanerFine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pkl2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pkl2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc pa Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 48015 Add $2 50 pp ng M ch gan esidents add 4% sales taxi Both kits highly prefabricated features piece detailed fiberglass fuselage separate interform recess moulded access batches precut canopy frame inlet exhaust ducts moulded fiberglass formers precut sanded flying surfaces foam core presheeted balsa titanium stabilator shaft supported two ball bearings controlled heavy duty machined aluminum arm Other fiberglass parts included scale detailed vertical fin tips stabilator tips splitter plates cockpit tub seat back 1/7 ScsI F/A-lB Kit $1290 1/10 SwI F/A-la Kit $595 YELLOW AIRCRAFT INTERNATIONAL F-4E A-4 STARFIRE II d $4 00 within USA $1000 theQujattly ManufetuwIng 203 Mms Ave LexInm MA 0242Q il 781 674-98Rsx 781 674-2288 PrIce sublet t ctun9 wlPlQtzt prIor notice sfllpplng handlIng xtra template against tube cut out rest rib section flat aft spar locate spar over plan pin down lower TE sheet glue ribs add top TE sheet LE dowel Build both panels over plan build center section between rest wing details aileron belicranks sit plywood plates wire pushrod runs between FMA Direct 5200 miniservo drives cost weight modern microservos suggests future shall put wing lead wires up wing rather pushrods setup shown works fine ailerons built wing cut free Mine top-hinged clear adhesive tape works great oil-free Electric light seals hinge gap prefer hinge covering film thats fine equally light Regular hinges could used youd need extra wood hold adds weight Notice sheeted wing center section saved weight wing fine aerobatic ride stresses low plenty aircraft have flown successfully sheetmost Old-Timer models starters landing gear fits plywood channels center-section ribs positively locates gear straps hold gear rather provide location Fit some scrap balsa between centersection TB caps reinforce TB also put /64 plywood washers bolt heads bear wing Undercarriage This simplified version original birdcage Make up front rear legs solder together place model Check axle alignment against wing LB Bind joint soft wire tinpiate Since /32 wire too small commercial wheels solder brass tubing onto wire wire stops just inside wheel tube extends A6 hole drillcd right through tube clevis pin 26 Model Aviation 4The 17 scale twin engined F/A-is has worlds sought after jet modellers want win Its proven achievements include 1st places Scale Masters Top Gun US Nationals 1/10 scale F/A-iS fasiest ana aest a, around performing single engined scale jet market made paper clip securely held wheel removes easily service prominent fairings have sides 1/64 plywood over 3A2 square balsa frame Since cover wire joints go everything true well-soldered wheels light good size can adjusted site model used 2/2-inch Trexlers initially 21/4-inch foam wheels gear held place clips 1/4 wide alloy strip 2-56 sheet metal screws Radio like fit RC gear soon can alternative peering down covered fuselage figure what hitting what used Goldenrod snakes tail controls microservos rudder elevator FMA Direct S200 ailerons servos mounted aft wing free up overwing bay receiver HiTec 535 micro 250 mAh Ni-Cd used Astro 210 controller before fitting Castle Creations Griffin 50 controller BEC Battery Eliminator Circuit Covering used Towerkoteit light cheap used Cub yellow black trim Towerkote handles easily still stuck firmly after nearly two years Cockpit No Scale model should fly pilot Mine latex lightweight Petes Pilots England 45 Lichfield Rd Stafford 5T17 4LL England Petes also supplied Americas traditional headdress glued against slipstream An old piece ribbon made extra-long scarf flapping wind tradition demands instrument panel came deceased Speedy Bee Motor very successful power package Graupner Speed 600 31 gearbox eight cells Master Airscrew 10 x 6 wood prop Wimpy needs full power takeoff stunts flights last 8-10 minutes old 1700 mAb cells also flew seven cells slower climb lighter pack two ounces lighter really fly seven cells would use larger prop tests flown prove model seven-cell capable measurements taken AstroFlight Whattmeter model thus real rather computed Preflight think youre finished put model aside night come back clear mind check out once Electric can perform motor-running range check yard neighbors will fascinatednot incensed noise Take final long hard look control throws CG position calm shop top up fuel August 1999 29 HOT WIRE CUTTING TABLE ultimate foam cutting tool hobbyists model makers unique hot wire cutting table allows user create professional looking models other works art no time Cuts types rigid semi-rigid cushion foam materials tensioned ultra fine cutting wire glides smoothly thru foam like magic creating precise clean cuts never before obtainable adjustable heat probe can regulate wire temperature suit type foam using bow arm tilts accurate straight compound angle cutting * Tough ultra fine cutting wire Adjustable heat control Tilting bow arm Smooth surface heavy duty table base 12 volt step down transformer lnsulated steel bow frame Completely assembled ready operate Introductory Price S 9999Product Catalog $ 500 VISA MASTER CARD & DISCOVER ACCEPTED ADD $ 500 SHIPPING IN USA IL RESIDENT ADD 725% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURG IL 61401CALL 309-342-3009FAX 309-342-3014 Visit us httpfI wwwwingmfgcom tanks anticipation great days flying Flying Now off field really ready fly model Around 50 ounces eight cells wing loading 17 ounces per square foot classic 50 watts per pound translates lively takeoff performance tarmac short grass sprightly climb efficiency cruise low power long flights ailerons roll Wimpy smartly turns hut will find full roll slow though axial elevator positive rudder has little yaw/roll coupling higher power moves out smartly stall hard provoke other end envelope no wing drop minimal height loss As designed spins snaps cleared loop dive model speed apply power its going upward slow first half Over top reduce power just spin prop very round looping 3OHP aircraft would look like roll losing height easy will stall turn short vertical leg has flown inverted little height loss tricks done because conscientious designer should thoroughly explore flight envelope believe Mostly enjoy playing weeds Slow low passes sideslipping flypasts show off Wimpys topsides lazy chandelle return Touch gos great fun gliding down downwind leg long curving turn final juggle little up trim against power either land mains hold off threepointer Like Scale models Wimpy draggy watch out sink sneaking up you fly decent grass will find Wimpy easy taxi amuses wet power fliers Electric Soaring pilots alike Electric cant get around its own wheels Well worth landing early little power hand Since flies around 10 minutes 1700s eight nine minutes airborne taxi off strip routine So have model looks like real aircraft flies relaxing yet spirited manner wont strain wallet Youll have model makes people smile tooWimpy has effect folk 59 inches span isnt perceived being small either Come fit new knife blade lets some real wooden aeromodeling ck Woodward 11159 Captains Walk Ct North Potomac MD 20878 weekendpilot@juno corn 4 raised nose prevents digging Lifes good trim tool After its pretty useful going bigger iron couldnt Now theres new iron Hangar 9the ProSeaF promises trim tool will hardly ever see light day again Thats because ProSeals unique tip comes such sharp point its actually sharper trim tools its curved bottom surface assures itll go nearly anywhere trim tool will So switch back n forth between two irons Get thatil ar 9 ProSeal Youll find better hobby shops everywhere Heogar H 0455010 oodist4boted eacloeSely Horizo, Hobby Disbibotoo lao 4105 Fieldotoac Rd Obanpeigo 1L61822 217 355-9511 ~ohonzonhobbyro 30 Model Aviation INUM CENTER DSTOCK NO 3000 K&S proud announce addition 28 new aluminum items product line assortment teattres round square tubing rod sheet 12 lengths round tubes rods sheets 6061-TO aluminum alloy very strong yet lightweight square tubing 3003-H14 aluminum alloy very easy work form caretully engineered line ot aluminum products has unlimited uses development ot types ot projects CONTACT YOUR FAVORITE DISTRIBUTOR TO PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th Street Chicago IL 60638 773 586-8503 773 586-8556 Shary tip goes anywhere Precision monitor circuitry holds temperature 14 degrees uiundy 12-foot power cord eliminates need extension cord Thple LEDs indicate rising falling just right temperature Rounded edges perfectly suited fillets trim tools worst nightmare

NO OCR TEXT Type RC Electric Sport Wingspan 59 inches Motor Geared Speed 600 Functions Rudder elevator ailerons motor Flying weight 52 ounces approx Construction Built-up Covering/finish Towerkote bathtub Make up 50% mixture white glue water wood soaks After half hour fish wood out dry off surplus water before spreading glue mating faces positioning strips together Really push together rolling gently large dowel works ensure fully glued together Wipe off excess glue Hold strips onto former center rubber bands masking tape work down around former lashing down go aim have together held onto former around Leave somewhere warm make up next carry until have two wingtips two tailplane tips fin rudder outline Yes messy slow cant better lightness strength Tail Feathers fuselage reflects family name long Great stability good balance Shon-nosed Electrics less problemthe Center Gravity CG pays attention 16-ounce battery Still tail long way aft hence laminated outlines sparse internal structure Pin down outlines spars add ribs sand smooth dry Round off edges bevel fin elevator LEs put little 1/64 plywood control horns go Glue fin place drill through tailplane fin LE TE insert short dowels keys used Mylar hinges feel free use favorite type Fuselage fuselage sides built traditional fashion making second 20 Model Aviation rear deck stringers 1/16 x /16 spruce show sharp edge through covering yet withstand handling now-complete hatch sits place Top deck formers scalloped between stringers show Tail units held clear tape set up controls fuselage uncovered Trexler wheels little oversize have high cute factor plus soak up longer grass little bumps atop first avoiding gluing together Note last upright 1/4. inch short longeron ends sides trimmed sternpost thickness 1/4 inch joined filled /4 sheet allow hinge pass through wood rather glue line sides joined what oily guys call firewall F4 birch plywood being mostly outlines Fit battery tray its grain across fuselage hard balsa fine use 1A6 plywood youre nervous primary fuselage structure assembled will take flight loads rear deck cockpit area being decoration Since dislike having remove wing swap battery packs fuselage top over wing removable Just undo two screws remove top change battery disturbing aileron connection wing rigidity battery tray joins sides above wing gussets ensure stress points minimized VelcroTM restrains Ni-Cdhooks batteries loops platform has proved fine eight-cell gentleflying model Electric fliers independent ingenious lot use what youre happy Lay gearbox/motor mount plan adjust holes Fl suit cutout behind motor will vary keep lower aperture Fl battery cooling emergency egress wide fuselage allows motor controller fit against side alongside Ni-Cdnot between motor battery hammer anvil rear deck fit formers A6 x spruce stringers light /s balsa resist handling better Spruce comes hobby shops craft stores model railroad shops basswood tooit good spruce youve fitted stringers undercut formers shown plan covered stringers will show formers Like full-scale aircraft appearance details like shout scale little effort no weight wing mount plates go rear corners wing aperture Since Ive never broken nylon bolt crashat least left something aircraftlookingI use 4-40 T-nuts plywood breakout plates metal bolts bolts should right angles wing TE surface little scrap block fairs nut plates down meet wing top Now top hatch Make up Vs x 1/4 balsa framework atop fuselage longerons fit hatch formers fullAugust1999 21 Nearly finished cowling balsa scrap box Finish sanding sealer gloss black household spray paint aileron place other inverted show off sloping Detail aileron bellcrank setp shows hefty main spar works leading edge plywood control horns fine model has low top speed such Wimpy Tip rib markedly different shape other ribs can cut same template FMA S200 mini servo drives ailerons Center section ribs align fuselage sides transmit landing loads LOrIG5TER wirwv ereck VIoodard 4 LNINATION5 t FUr SKIN 7 zr i 5TINOE- 16 MEU 164LA 3BASA ALA LOVI - SeRVCEI TOP EOTfOM LSAW hTR VI Th1 AM WVN A5 ThE RANO~ FA CIA WLEi [viI53I ThAT IE1AIL - PLr FUSEL~ 2J13LE 77 L5A Th xv II 9K Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 165 Al uiA l IWL II ii________ Il 4 Ii AlA 1 -I 12 \Al i4 Li liii 4k IA IA Al lA liiI AlI iI j--] Ajil Ai -A1 At111 -1 iJ iii 11k 1 -pl &I II 4 K~ Fl • mJIfl ] [v32]UJ AI0 Products designed modelers modelers. Start Smart new Du-Bro Remote Safety Ignitor Designed safety mind modeler Remote Safety Ignitor Safety first safety time new Remote Safety Ignitor Removing gb-plug ignitor started engine can tricky sometimes accidents happen Weve eliminated prob lem new Remote Safety Ignitor new Remote Safety Ignitor puts safety first can installed five minutes fits anywhere fuselage Once engine started gb-plug ignitor can safely removed going near prop small door shut keep dirt debris out fuselage Perfect ARE flyers anyone concerned about adding another safety factor aircraft Cat No 793 Cat No 794 recessed gb-plugs Call Write free catalog Du-Bro Products Inc 480 Bonner Rd PO Box 815 Wauconda IL 60084 1-800-848-9411 fax 847-526-1604 email rc@dubrocom website http//wwwdubrocom August 1999 23 IA pI______ r. t II AA[ Al 1 length top stringer stabilizes glue 1/st plywood deck /64 plywood great because light bends easily withstands handling would crack balsa affix plywood coat frame white glue place plywood roll along will go position puts glue plywood Separate two check mating areas thinly fully coated glue leave set dry heat up iron use old film iron lost its nonstick coating position decking framework Youll find can iron plywood down onto frame top longeron heat melts glue seals plywood down great technique might want have practice run some scrap wood first cowling pondered over fiberglass brown paper white glue over foam used good old balsa cowling opportunity clear out scrap wood make up large box nose remove wood isnt cowl-shaped Once shape right give cowl few coats sanding sealerspray black cowl secured four straps 256 screws top bottom sides Allow little clearance around gearbox cool top motor dont forget aperture cowl bottom dummy cylinders came bring buy England look enough like flat twin Dummy jugs could sourced Williams Bros made up card balsa dont get oil bath flight can detailed like Homebuilts fitted manner engines model can too Wing made tips awhile back make up main spar its joiners setting up make plywood template R3 cut out ribs trimming needed admit being traditionalist structures like see what can tweak better effect Wimpy uses hardwood dowel LE cuts carve sand being resistant damage hangar rash excursions rough field known Mt Trashmore round dowel need round hole use length 3/~ OD steel tube used piece old transmitter antenna end sharpened inside other end wrapped electricians tape will make clean hole plywood balsa clean hole hand forego tape first hole cut will take whileits plywood template Now cut round hole balsa leave hole cutter place position plywood An award winning active adult community 24-hour gate security full exterior maintenance including lawn care complete recreational facilities likes top rate resort radio controlled air field. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Single Family Homes $70s Beautiful Ocala FL Privaie Gotf Courses Maintenance Free 24-Hour Gaie Security Speciacutor R aF cwkb mp Call FREE V deo Brochure 1-800-421-4162 8447 S W 99th Strue Road Oca FL 3448 www [uS e2o ow corn Th Model Aircraft Only 2900 Tickets Offered lIptsVOUNEEDNOTBEffiESBITTOWIN $20 FOR ONE ORTFIAEE FOR TEN TO ORDER GAJL TOIk FREE 888-678-USAF rggmmjs amifort will hale three United States Aerebatic Teams Iwbig home th Gold h Wadd Aerobatic CompotltluL TiiS OFf HI iS MArt POS&IBLt WITh tiff SUPPOI{I fIt ] MIDWEST LMc _A U#UUU3TMYMWMUCA8LETAS 27% Sods Model sIo1un Mu*er PMta Exh3GU Rage MIW Rub August 1999 25 UnlIsd tatS Aerobatic Town Airplane mmemnxs SO Idi whq qami l4imunts ProsdinitOsdkIbaub * Rrnflaih~bUB * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No202 Air CleanerFine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pkl2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pkl2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc pa Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 48015 Add $2 50 pp ng M ch gan esidents add 4% sales taxi Both kits highly prefabricated features piece detailed fiberglass fuselage separate interform recess moulded access batches precut canopy frame inlet exhaust ducts moulded fiberglass formers precut sanded flying surfaces foam core presheeted balsa titanium stabilator shaft supported two ball bearings controlled heavy duty machined aluminum arm Other fiberglass parts included scale detailed vertical fin tips stabilator tips splitter plates cockpit tub seat back 1/7 ScsI F/A-lB Kit $1290 1/10 SwI F/A-la Kit $595 YELLOW AIRCRAFT INTERNATIONAL F-4E A-4 STARFIRE II d $4 00 within USA $1000 theQujattly ManufetuwIng 203 Mms Ave LexInm MA 0242Q il 781 674-98Rsx 781 674-2288 PrIce sublet t ctun9 wlPlQtzt prIor notice sfllpplng handlIng xtra template against tube cut out rest rib section flat aft spar locate spar over plan pin down lower TE sheet glue ribs add top TE sheet LE dowel Build both panels over plan build center section between rest wing details aileron belicranks sit plywood plates wire pushrod runs between FMA Direct 5200 miniservo drives cost weight modern microservos suggests future shall put wing lead wires up wing rather pushrods setup shown works fine ailerons built wing cut free Mine top-hinged clear adhesive tape works great oil-free Electric light seals hinge gap prefer hinge covering film thats fine equally light Regular hinges could used youd need extra wood hold adds weight Notice sheeted wing center section saved weight wing fine aerobatic ride stresses low plenty aircraft have flown successfully sheetmost Old-Timer models starters landing gear fits plywood channels center-section ribs positively locates gear straps hold gear rather provide location Fit some scrap balsa between centersection TB caps reinforce TB also put /64 plywood washers bolt heads bear wing Undercarriage This simplified version original birdcage Make up front rear legs solder together place model Check axle alignment against wing LB Bind joint soft wire tinpiate Since /32 wire too small commercial wheels solder brass tubing onto wire wire stops just inside wheel tube extends A6 hole drillcd right through tube clevis pin 26 Model Aviation 4The 17 scale twin engined F/A-is has worlds sought after jet modellers want win Its proven achievements include 1st places Scale Masters Top Gun US Nationals 1/10 scale F/A-iS fasiest ana aest a, around performing single engined scale jet market made paper clip securely held wheel removes easily service prominent fairings have sides 1/64 plywood over 3A2 square balsa frame Since cover wire joints go everything true well-soldered wheels light good size can adjusted site model used 2/2-inch Trexlers initially 21/4-inch foam wheels gear held place clips 1/4 wide alloy strip 2-56 sheet metal screws Radio like fit RC gear soon can alternative peering down covered fuselage figure what hitting what used Goldenrod snakes tail controls microservos rudder elevator FMA Direct S200 ailerons servos mounted aft wing free up overwing bay receiver HiTec 535 micro 250 mAh Ni-Cd used Astro 210 controller before fitting Castle Creations Griffin 50 controller BEC Battery Eliminator Circuit Covering used Towerkoteit light cheap used Cub yellow black trim Towerkote handles easily still stuck firmly after nearly two years Cockpit No Scale model should fly pilot Mine latex lightweight Petes Pilots England 45 Lichfield Rd Stafford 5T17 4LL England Petes also supplied Americas traditional headdress glued against slipstream An old piece ribbon made extra-long scarf flapping wind tradition demands instrument panel came deceased Speedy Bee Motor very successful power package Graupner Speed 600 31 gearbox eight cells Master Airscrew 10 x 6 wood prop Wimpy needs full power takeoff stunts flights last 8-10 minutes old 1700 mAb cells also flew seven cells slower climb lighter pack two ounces lighter really fly seven cells would use larger prop tests flown prove model seven-cell capable measurements taken AstroFlight Whattmeter model thus real rather computed Preflight think youre finished put model aside night come back clear mind check out once Electric can perform motor-running range check yard neighbors will fascinatednot incensed noise Take final long hard look control throws CG position calm shop top up fuel August 1999 29 HOT WIRE CUTTING TABLE ultimate foam cutting tool hobbyists model makers unique hot wire cutting table allows user create professional looking models other works art no time Cuts types rigid semi-rigid cushion foam materials tensioned ultra fine cutting wire glides smoothly thru foam like magic creating precise clean cuts never before obtainable adjustable heat probe can regulate wire temperature suit type foam using bow arm tilts accurate straight compound angle cutting * Tough ultra fine cutting wire Adjustable heat control Tilting bow arm Smooth surface heavy duty table base 12 volt step down transformer lnsulated steel bow frame Completely assembled ready operate Introductory Price S 9999Product Catalog $ 500 VISA MASTER CARD & DISCOVER ACCEPTED ADD $ 500 SHIPPING IN USA IL RESIDENT ADD 725% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURG IL 61401CALL 309-342-3009FAX 309-342-3014 Visit us httpfI wwwwingmfgcom tanks anticipation great days flying Flying Now off field really ready fly model Around 50 ounces eight cells wing loading 17 ounces per square foot classic 50 watts per pound translates lively takeoff performance tarmac short grass sprightly climb efficiency cruise low power long flights ailerons roll Wimpy smartly turns hut will find full roll slow though axial elevator positive rudder has little yaw/roll coupling higher power moves out smartly stall hard provoke other end envelope no wing drop minimal height loss As designed spins snaps cleared loop dive model speed apply power its going upward slow first half Over top reduce power just spin prop very round looping 3OHP aircraft would look like roll losing height easy will stall turn short vertical leg has flown inverted little height loss tricks done because conscientious designer should thoroughly explore flight envelope believe Mostly enjoy playing weeds Slow low passes sideslipping flypasts show off Wimpys topsides lazy chandelle return Touch gos great fun gliding down downwind leg long curving turn final juggle little up trim against power either land mains hold off threepointer Like Scale models Wimpy draggy watch out sink sneaking up you fly decent grass will find Wimpy easy taxi amuses wet power fliers Electric Soaring pilots alike Electric cant get around its own wheels Well worth landing early little power hand Since flies around 10 minutes 1700s eight nine minutes airborne taxi off strip routine So have model looks like real aircraft flies relaxing yet spirited manner wont strain wallet Youll have model makes people smile tooWimpy has effect folk 59 inches span isnt perceived being small either Come fit new knife blade lets some real wooden aeromodeling ck Woodward 11159 Captains Walk Ct North Potomac MD 20878 weekendpilot@juno corn 4 raised nose prevents digging Lifes good trim tool After its pretty useful going bigger iron couldnt Now theres new iron Hangar 9the ProSeaF promises trim tool will hardly ever see light day again Thats because ProSeals unique tip comes such sharp point its actually sharper trim tools its curved bottom surface assures itll go nearly anywhere trim tool will So switch back n forth between two irons Get thatil ar 9 ProSeal Youll find better hobby shops everywhere Heogar H 0455010 oodist4boted eacloeSely Horizo, Hobby Disbibotoo lao 4105 Fieldotoac Rd Obanpeigo 1L61822 217 355-9511 ~ohonzonhobbyro 30 Model Aviation INUM CENTER DSTOCK NO 3000 K&S proud announce addition 28 new aluminum items product line assortment teattres round square tubing rod sheet 12 lengths round tubes rods sheets 6061-TO aluminum alloy very strong yet lightweight square tubing 3003-H14 aluminum alloy very easy work form caretully engineered line ot aluminum products has unlimited uses development ot types ot projects CONTACT YOUR FAVORITE DISTRIBUTOR TO PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th Street Chicago IL 60638 773 586-8503 773 586-8556 Shary tip goes anywhere Precision monitor circuitry holds temperature 14 degrees uiundy 12-foot power cord eliminates need extension cord Thple LEDs indicate rising falling just right temperature Rounded edges perfectly suited fillets trim tools worst nightmare