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Make Your Own: Exhaust Manifold

Author: N. Allen


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 46, 48

Make Own H inst THE STANDARD MUFFLER came engine probably does reasonably good job quieting However few reasons might want something different Scale model almost always needs custom exhaust system Sticking muffler out cowling never does look right custom-made manifold made described can lead separate muffler using two-stroke engine can join manifold muffler silicone exhaust tubing Silicone tubing cannot withstand exhaust pressure four-stroke engine case method can used join manifold onto muffler made steel brass etc can silver-soldered tubing Four-stroke fliers may find length tubing muffler provides plenty noise reduction itselfas long large propeller used turning moderate rpm method has used world championship FAI Scale models British Laser engines Peter McDermott Mick Reeves others Pattern fliers found out years ago best muffler money can buy tuned-exhaust-pipe system increase power reduce noise same time tuned pipe needs manifold join engine making own enables custom fit engine fuselage method based use stainless-steel corrugated bendable tubing first use modeling know British scale expert Mick Reeves sells range sizes modeling use including 3/s 1/2 5/ inside diameters address end article has very useful catalog unusual modeling goodies mostly Scale use worth sending foreven dont want tubing used some tubing bought Mick also found tubing sale U Neil Allen Mounting Flange Socket Head Screw Excess thread projecting towards exhaust cut off Radiused Edge Screw Type Hose Clamp local engineering-supply shop should available towns little looking around tubing very thin-walled making light can easily bent hand quite tight curves makes ideal shape fit modeling engine installation Joining tubing quite easy using silver solder Ordinary tin/lead solder cannot usedit would melt exhaust heat Silver-soldering difficult skill must course have gas torch heat work Flux used solder flows easily hot enabling neat job tuned-pipe manifold shown SC 90 engine Pattern airplane tubing 5/ inside diameter could buy suitable manifold installation making up bendy pipe job best solution addition manifold does bit 5 bend under fuselage get aligned centerline fuselage nobody makes anything like shape standard made flange fits against engine 1/4 steel flat platepart old wall bracket need fairly substantial thickness plate will bend ends bolts attach letting exhaust gas oil leak out middle 60-90 engine 46 plate would fine smaller engines can little thinner Start marking out holes drilled steel plate distance between two mounting bolts should accurately measured drilled plate will fit get wrong no big problemyou can file holes oval until fit holes exhaust gas outlet critical unless striving last ounce power made gas outlet slot drilling 1/2 oz thick325 1 oz thick525 2 oz thick930 ELIItELZJ CA-OBO 1/2 oz thin899 CA-OBi 1 oz thin1699 CA-062 2 oz thin2999 CA-070 1/2 oz medium. 899 CA-Oil 1 oz medium..1699 CA-072 2 oz medium2999 CA-080 1/2 oz thick899 CA-0811 os thick1699 CA-082 2 oz thick2999 KWIK-SHOT ACCELERATOR CA-030 2 oz w/sprayerA C CA-031 8 oz retill APPLICATOR TIPS SH-10220 Fine tip 6 SII-lOllO Short tip 6 SH-10112 Long tip 6 SH-10000 Assortment 10.. 1 NWII SEND SASE FOR FREE INFORMATIONI [v32][b-2-10-1-10]] RUGGED WOOD CONSTRUCTION QUICK SETUP FOLDABLE LEGS ADAPTS TO MOST FLIGHT BOXES LARGE TABLE SURFACE PADDED SUPPORTS EASY TO BUILD USE AND STORE COMPUTER DESIGNED FIELD TESTED AND PILOT APPROVED GPNC&~f zbzo Saint Alihonyl Street Thuivilk flotida 32780 e-maiI peten@digitIiiet PLANS ONLY $1500 S8K INCLUDED 24 IN X 36 IlL PRINT V three holes drill press slowly moved flange angle drill rotating make holes extend sideways you must hang metal Vise-Grips hand things may tend get exciting hole joins up adjacent Check fit flange bolting onto engine File holes fit required flange plate can left rectangle can lightened considerably made look prettier tapering rounding ends per photographs must now decide plan use pressure nipple feed exhaust pressure engine Most two-strokes run best pressure four-strokes should use Engines fitted fuel pumps normally use muffler pressure Contrary what some people say find makes no difference tap pressure Some tuned pipes have pressure nipple halfway along length theory widest part tuned-exhaust pipe point maximum pressure have done tests field using yard fuel tubing curved U shape some fuel act manometer simple pressure gauge found get pressure about very low no matter exhaust system pressure tap located Flight experience has confirmed can tap off pressure point makes installation model neater need short length tubing running tank filler pressure point pressure tap-off point can very close engine want muffler pressure easiest place get fit pressure nipple flange exhaust manifold can either tap thread flange screw nipple can silver solder place used did have suitable tap hand filed threads off nipple silver-soldered hole drilled tight fit Cut surplus length stainless tubing popular pattern plane times back Legal SPA events 64 wing span.. 60 engines parts machine cut sanded Tricycle taildragger Retail $12995 can save $3000 get free shipping ordering before Christmas 967 Hancock Bullhead City Az 86442 LIQWPATION SALE UT1U CHAOS6995 KAFTY 6044995 1AINER 4043995 PI# PEE413995 SUNFLYS47995 36 FLOAtS41888 50 LIPEKS low 41395 plus Paxits imcluded PEALEK INQUWJS shippisq took HRIDIS famous 96 INVITEPHIZZEE BEE WE wivwrippersconvns/houehtmSHRUNK THE KIT CALL FOR CATALOG take 520-758-1100 1-800-628-6065all CREDIT CARDS 46 Model Aviation ICES TH STANDARD AND FOAM FRIENDLY ODORLESS GLUES HIGHEST POSSIBLE PERFORMANCE QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY NEW FORMULA KWIK-SHOT SAFE ON FOAM AND NEARLY ALL OTHER PLASTICS FOR THOSE REALLY LARGE GAPS OR EXTRA STRENGTH FILLETS TRY SIG CA GEL RL STANDARD FORMULA CAFflAM PRIFNflIY Gi 1/2 oz thin 325 CA.002 oz thin525 CA-003 2 oz thin930 CA-OlO CA-Oil CA012 CA-OlS CA-020 CA021 CA-OBO TAIl FRU1 C I-4 DEBONOER CA-040 1 oz CA-041 8 oz retill 1/2 oz medium. 325 1 oz medium525 2 oz medium930 20 gram gel899 THE CADDYIPIHOMPAS GROUND SUPPORT SYSTEM using hacksaw Dremel cutoff wheel tubing cuts easily corrugations stop saw blade wandering around can bend approximately correct curve tubing now wait until soldered now put metal rod screwdriver handle short way end holding rod vise gives leverage bend easily can also done quite easily after joining holding flange vise Squeeze end tubing vise get oval shape will approximately match hole middle flange plate Smooth end tubing file grindstone also clean up flange plate Silver-soldering parts may easier first tin surfaces joined heating flowing solder surface turn align parts heat join Flux can cleaned off joint wire brush electric drill can now bend pipe fit using engine installed airplane get right final installation silicone RTV compound similar should used Put thin layer grease oil engine smear silicone manifold will mean remove manifold will probably have replace seal timeit will remain stuck manifold tuned-pipe installations use mounting point tuned pipe manifold being relied support front pipe will enough support manifold made described additional support front tuned pipe rear manifold must used ng Source/Catalog Mick Reeves Models 10 Avenue March Cambs PEJS 9PR ENGLAND Tel Fax 0354 53063 Payment credit card accepted Safe Easy RC Flying has favorite beginning pilots instructors six step tested program completely presented easy understand guide Chapters include Aerodynamics Selecting trainer plane c flight orming take offs Landing pattems Safely landing plane Leaming about Safety Cost $995 Building Flying RC Sailpianes ltC Electric Gliders explores intricacies different type k/C flying Chapters include Landing methods Thermal flying Slope soaring Operating electric motors power systems Choosing batteries charging Building tips techniques Cost $1195 Call Nighthawk Publishing 1-800-390-HAWK Send Check Money Order P 0 Box 15019 Colorado Springs CO 80935 R/C Sport Competition Aerobatics comprehensive manual takes pilot exciting world RC aerobatics intricacies aerobatic flight presented easy understand steps have proven time again under actual training conditions Chapters include Choosing acrobatic airplanes Radio selection Adjusting precisely trimming airplanes Several acrobatic maneuvers detailed instructions Contest preparation actual competition tips order now pocket guide containing reproduction of acrobatic maneuvers will includedfree purchase Actual price $299 Cost $1395 Including yourfree pocket guide Shipping & Handling charge $200 added book purchased 48 Model Aviation / Engines NOW bronze bushed crankcases come remote needle valves Sportster features AAC Cylinder Piston Unusually Quiet Muffler Carburetor Easy Idle Adjustment Crankshaft Hardened Steel Youll observe incredible durability point wear long lasting engines

Author: N. Allen


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 46, 48

Make Own H inst THE STANDARD MUFFLER came engine probably does reasonably good job quieting However few reasons might want something different Scale model almost always needs custom exhaust system Sticking muffler out cowling never does look right custom-made manifold made described can lead separate muffler using two-stroke engine can join manifold muffler silicone exhaust tubing Silicone tubing cannot withstand exhaust pressure four-stroke engine case method can used join manifold onto muffler made steel brass etc can silver-soldered tubing Four-stroke fliers may find length tubing muffler provides plenty noise reduction itselfas long large propeller used turning moderate rpm method has used world championship FAI Scale models British Laser engines Peter McDermott Mick Reeves others Pattern fliers found out years ago best muffler money can buy tuned-exhaust-pipe system increase power reduce noise same time tuned pipe needs manifold join engine making own enables custom fit engine fuselage method based use stainless-steel corrugated bendable tubing first use modeling know British scale expert Mick Reeves sells range sizes modeling use including 3/s 1/2 5/ inside diameters address end article has very useful catalog unusual modeling goodies mostly Scale use worth sending foreven dont want tubing used some tubing bought Mick also found tubing sale U Neil Allen Mounting Flange Socket Head Screw Excess thread projecting towards exhaust cut off Radiused Edge Screw Type Hose Clamp local engineering-supply shop should available towns little looking around tubing very thin-walled making light can easily bent hand quite tight curves makes ideal shape fit modeling engine installation Joining tubing quite easy using silver solder Ordinary tin/lead solder cannot usedit would melt exhaust heat Silver-soldering difficult skill must course have gas torch heat work Flux used solder flows easily hot enabling neat job tuned-pipe manifold shown SC 90 engine Pattern airplane tubing 5/ inside diameter could buy suitable manifold installation making up bendy pipe job best solution addition manifold does bit 5 bend under fuselage get aligned centerline fuselage nobody makes anything like shape standard made flange fits against engine 1/4 steel flat platepart old wall bracket need fairly substantial thickness plate will bend ends bolts attach letting exhaust gas oil leak out middle 60-90 engine 46 plate would fine smaller engines can little thinner Start marking out holes drilled steel plate distance between two mounting bolts should accurately measured drilled plate will fit get wrong no big problemyou can file holes oval until fit holes exhaust gas outlet critical unless striving last ounce power made gas outlet slot drilling 1/2 oz thick325 1 oz thick525 2 oz thick930 ELIItELZJ CA-OBO 1/2 oz thin899 CA-OBi 1 oz thin1699 CA-062 2 oz thin2999 CA-070 1/2 oz medium. 899 CA-Oil 1 oz medium..1699 CA-072 2 oz medium2999 CA-080 1/2 oz thick899 CA-0811 os thick1699 CA-082 2 oz thick2999 KWIK-SHOT ACCELERATOR CA-030 2 oz w/sprayerA C CA-031 8 oz retill APPLICATOR TIPS SH-10220 Fine tip 6 SII-lOllO Short tip 6 SH-10112 Long tip 6 SH-10000 Assortment 10.. 1 NWII SEND SASE FOR FREE INFORMATIONI [v32][b-2-10-1-10]] RUGGED WOOD CONSTRUCTION QUICK SETUP FOLDABLE LEGS ADAPTS TO MOST FLIGHT BOXES LARGE TABLE SURFACE PADDED SUPPORTS EASY TO BUILD USE AND STORE COMPUTER DESIGNED FIELD TESTED AND PILOT APPROVED GPNC&~f zbzo Saint Alihonyl Street Thuivilk flotida 32780 e-maiI peten@digitIiiet PLANS ONLY $1500 S8K INCLUDED 24 IN X 36 IlL PRINT V three holes drill press slowly moved flange angle drill rotating make holes extend sideways you must hang metal Vise-Grips hand things may tend get exciting hole joins up adjacent Check fit flange bolting onto engine File holes fit required flange plate can left rectangle can lightened considerably made look prettier tapering rounding ends per photographs must now decide plan use pressure nipple feed exhaust pressure engine Most two-strokes run best pressure four-strokes should use Engines fitted fuel pumps normally use muffler pressure Contrary what some people say find makes no difference tap pressure Some tuned pipes have pressure nipple halfway along length theory widest part tuned-exhaust pipe point maximum pressure have done tests field using yard fuel tubing curved U shape some fuel act manometer simple pressure gauge found get pressure about very low no matter exhaust system pressure tap located Flight experience has confirmed can tap off pressure point makes installation model neater need short length tubing running tank filler pressure point pressure tap-off point can very close engine want muffler pressure easiest place get fit pressure nipple flange exhaust manifold can either tap thread flange screw nipple can silver solder place used did have suitable tap hand filed threads off nipple silver-soldered hole drilled tight fit Cut surplus length stainless tubing popular pattern plane times back Legal SPA events 64 wing span.. 60 engines parts machine cut sanded Tricycle taildragger Retail $12995 can save $3000 get free shipping ordering before Christmas 967 Hancock Bullhead City Az 86442 LIQWPATION SALE UT1U CHAOS6995 KAFTY 6044995 1AINER 4043995 PI# PEE413995 SUNFLYS47995 36 FLOAtS41888 50 LIPEKS low 41395 plus Paxits imcluded PEALEK INQUWJS shippisq took HRIDIS famous 96 INVITEPHIZZEE BEE WE wivwrippersconvns/houehtmSHRUNK THE KIT CALL FOR CATALOG take 520-758-1100 1-800-628-6065all CREDIT CARDS 46 Model Aviation ICES TH STANDARD AND FOAM FRIENDLY ODORLESS GLUES HIGHEST POSSIBLE PERFORMANCE QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY NEW FORMULA KWIK-SHOT SAFE ON FOAM AND NEARLY ALL OTHER PLASTICS FOR THOSE REALLY LARGE GAPS OR EXTRA STRENGTH FILLETS TRY SIG CA GEL RL STANDARD FORMULA CAFflAM PRIFNflIY Gi 1/2 oz thin 325 CA.002 oz thin525 CA-003 2 oz thin930 CA-OlO CA-Oil CA012 CA-OlS CA-020 CA021 CA-OBO TAIl FRU1 C I-4 DEBONOER CA-040 1 oz CA-041 8 oz retill 1/2 oz medium. 325 1 oz medium525 2 oz medium930 20 gram gel899 THE CADDYIPIHOMPAS GROUND SUPPORT SYSTEM using hacksaw Dremel cutoff wheel tubing cuts easily corrugations stop saw blade wandering around can bend approximately correct curve tubing now wait until soldered now put metal rod screwdriver handle short way end holding rod vise gives leverage bend easily can also done quite easily after joining holding flange vise Squeeze end tubing vise get oval shape will approximately match hole middle flange plate Smooth end tubing file grindstone also clean up flange plate Silver-soldering parts may easier first tin surfaces joined heating flowing solder surface turn align parts heat join Flux can cleaned off joint wire brush electric drill can now bend pipe fit using engine installed airplane get right final installation silicone RTV compound similar should used Put thin layer grease oil engine smear silicone manifold will mean remove manifold will probably have replace seal timeit will remain stuck manifold tuned-pipe installations use mounting point tuned pipe manifold being relied support front pipe will enough support manifold made described additional support front tuned pipe rear manifold must used ng Source/Catalog Mick Reeves Models 10 Avenue March Cambs PEJS 9PR ENGLAND Tel Fax 0354 53063 Payment credit card accepted Safe Easy RC Flying has favorite beginning pilots instructors six step tested program completely presented easy understand guide Chapters include Aerodynamics Selecting trainer plane c flight orming take offs Landing pattems Safely landing plane Leaming about Safety Cost $995 Building Flying RC Sailpianes ltC Electric Gliders explores intricacies different type k/C flying Chapters include Landing methods Thermal flying Slope soaring Operating electric motors power systems Choosing batteries charging Building tips techniques Cost $1195 Call Nighthawk Publishing 1-800-390-HAWK Send Check Money Order P 0 Box 15019 Colorado Springs CO 80935 R/C Sport Competition Aerobatics comprehensive manual takes pilot exciting world RC aerobatics intricacies aerobatic flight presented easy understand steps have proven time again under actual training conditions Chapters include Choosing acrobatic airplanes Radio selection Adjusting precisely trimming airplanes Several acrobatic maneuvers detailed instructions Contest preparation actual competition tips order now pocket guide containing reproduction of acrobatic maneuvers will includedfree purchase Actual price $299 Cost $1395 Including yourfree pocket guide Shipping & Handling charge $200 added book purchased 48 Model Aviation / Engines NOW bronze bushed crankcases come remote needle valves Sportster features AAC Cylinder Piston Unusually Quiet Muffler Carburetor Easy Idle Adjustment Crankshaft Hardened Steel Youll observe incredible durability point wear long lasting engines

Author: N. Allen


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 46, 48

Make Own H inst THE STANDARD MUFFLER came engine probably does reasonably good job quieting However few reasons might want something different Scale model almost always needs custom exhaust system Sticking muffler out cowling never does look right custom-made manifold made described can lead separate muffler using two-stroke engine can join manifold muffler silicone exhaust tubing Silicone tubing cannot withstand exhaust pressure four-stroke engine case method can used join manifold onto muffler made steel brass etc can silver-soldered tubing Four-stroke fliers may find length tubing muffler provides plenty noise reduction itselfas long large propeller used turning moderate rpm method has used world championship FAI Scale models British Laser engines Peter McDermott Mick Reeves others Pattern fliers found out years ago best muffler money can buy tuned-exhaust-pipe system increase power reduce noise same time tuned pipe needs manifold join engine making own enables custom fit engine fuselage method based use stainless-steel corrugated bendable tubing first use modeling know British scale expert Mick Reeves sells range sizes modeling use including 3/s 1/2 5/ inside diameters address end article has very useful catalog unusual modeling goodies mostly Scale use worth sending foreven dont want tubing used some tubing bought Mick also found tubing sale U Neil Allen Mounting Flange Socket Head Screw Excess thread projecting towards exhaust cut off Radiused Edge Screw Type Hose Clamp local engineering-supply shop should available towns little looking around tubing very thin-walled making light can easily bent hand quite tight curves makes ideal shape fit modeling engine installation Joining tubing quite easy using silver solder Ordinary tin/lead solder cannot usedit would melt exhaust heat Silver-soldering difficult skill must course have gas torch heat work Flux used solder flows easily hot enabling neat job tuned-pipe manifold shown SC 90 engine Pattern airplane tubing 5/ inside diameter could buy suitable manifold installation making up bendy pipe job best solution addition manifold does bit 5 bend under fuselage get aligned centerline fuselage nobody makes anything like shape standard made flange fits against engine 1/4 steel flat platepart old wall bracket need fairly substantial thickness plate will bend ends bolts attach letting exhaust gas oil leak out middle 60-90 engine 46 plate would fine smaller engines can little thinner Start marking out holes drilled steel plate distance between two mounting bolts should accurately measured drilled plate will fit get wrong no big problemyou can file holes oval until fit holes exhaust gas outlet critical unless striving last ounce power made gas outlet slot drilling 1/2 oz thick325 1 oz thick525 2 oz thick930 ELIItELZJ CA-OBO 1/2 oz thin899 CA-OBi 1 oz thin1699 CA-062 2 oz thin2999 CA-070 1/2 oz medium. 899 CA-Oil 1 oz medium..1699 CA-072 2 oz medium2999 CA-080 1/2 oz thick899 CA-0811 os thick1699 CA-082 2 oz thick2999 KWIK-SHOT ACCELERATOR CA-030 2 oz w/sprayerA C CA-031 8 oz retill APPLICATOR TIPS SH-10220 Fine tip 6 SII-lOllO Short tip 6 SH-10112 Long tip 6 SH-10000 Assortment 10.. 1 NWII SEND SASE FOR FREE INFORMATIONI [v32][b-2-10-1-10]] RUGGED WOOD CONSTRUCTION QUICK SETUP FOLDABLE LEGS ADAPTS TO MOST FLIGHT BOXES LARGE TABLE SURFACE PADDED SUPPORTS EASY TO BUILD USE AND STORE COMPUTER DESIGNED FIELD TESTED AND PILOT APPROVED GPNC&~f zbzo Saint Alihonyl Street Thuivilk flotida 32780 e-maiI peten@digitIiiet PLANS ONLY $1500 S8K INCLUDED 24 IN X 36 IlL PRINT V three holes drill press slowly moved flange angle drill rotating make holes extend sideways you must hang metal Vise-Grips hand things may tend get exciting hole joins up adjacent Check fit flange bolting onto engine File holes fit required flange plate can left rectangle can lightened considerably made look prettier tapering rounding ends per photographs must now decide plan use pressure nipple feed exhaust pressure engine Most two-strokes run best pressure four-strokes should use Engines fitted fuel pumps normally use muffler pressure Contrary what some people say find makes no difference tap pressure Some tuned pipes have pressure nipple halfway along length theory widest part tuned-exhaust pipe point maximum pressure have done tests field using yard fuel tubing curved U shape some fuel act manometer simple pressure gauge found get pressure about very low no matter exhaust system pressure tap located Flight experience has confirmed can tap off pressure point makes installation model neater need short length tubing running tank filler pressure point pressure tap-off point can very close engine want muffler pressure easiest place get fit pressure nipple flange exhaust manifold can either tap thread flange screw nipple can silver solder place used did have suitable tap hand filed threads off nipple silver-soldered hole drilled tight fit Cut surplus length stainless tubing popular pattern plane times back Legal SPA events 64 wing span.. 60 engines parts machine cut sanded Tricycle taildragger Retail $12995 can save $3000 get free shipping ordering before Christmas 967 Hancock Bullhead City Az 86442 LIQWPATION SALE UT1U CHAOS6995 KAFTY 6044995 1AINER 4043995 PI# PEE413995 SUNFLYS47995 36 FLOAtS41888 50 LIPEKS low 41395 plus Paxits imcluded PEALEK INQUWJS shippisq took HRIDIS famous 96 INVITEPHIZZEE BEE WE wivwrippersconvns/houehtmSHRUNK THE KIT CALL FOR CATALOG take 520-758-1100 1-800-628-6065all CREDIT CARDS 46 Model Aviation ICES TH STANDARD AND FOAM FRIENDLY ODORLESS GLUES HIGHEST POSSIBLE PERFORMANCE QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY NEW FORMULA KWIK-SHOT SAFE ON FOAM AND NEARLY ALL OTHER PLASTICS FOR THOSE REALLY LARGE GAPS OR EXTRA STRENGTH FILLETS TRY SIG CA GEL RL STANDARD FORMULA CAFflAM PRIFNflIY Gi 1/2 oz thin 325 CA.002 oz thin525 CA-003 2 oz thin930 CA-OlO CA-Oil CA012 CA-OlS CA-020 CA021 CA-OBO TAIl FRU1 C I-4 DEBONOER CA-040 1 oz CA-041 8 oz retill 1/2 oz medium. 325 1 oz medium525 2 oz medium930 20 gram gel899 THE CADDYIPIHOMPAS GROUND SUPPORT SYSTEM using hacksaw Dremel cutoff wheel tubing cuts easily corrugations stop saw blade wandering around can bend approximately correct curve tubing now wait until soldered now put metal rod screwdriver handle short way end holding rod vise gives leverage bend easily can also done quite easily after joining holding flange vise Squeeze end tubing vise get oval shape will approximately match hole middle flange plate Smooth end tubing file grindstone also clean up flange plate Silver-soldering parts may easier first tin surfaces joined heating flowing solder surface turn align parts heat join Flux can cleaned off joint wire brush electric drill can now bend pipe fit using engine installed airplane get right final installation silicone RTV compound similar should used Put thin layer grease oil engine smear silicone manifold will mean remove manifold will probably have replace seal timeit will remain stuck manifold tuned-pipe installations use mounting point tuned pipe manifold being relied support front pipe will enough support manifold made described additional support front tuned pipe rear manifold must used ng Source/Catalog Mick Reeves Models 10 Avenue March Cambs PEJS 9PR ENGLAND Tel Fax 0354 53063 Payment credit card accepted Safe Easy RC Flying has favorite beginning pilots instructors six step tested program completely presented easy understand guide Chapters include Aerodynamics Selecting trainer plane c flight orming take offs Landing pattems Safely landing plane Leaming about Safety Cost $995 Building Flying RC Sailpianes ltC Electric Gliders explores intricacies different type k/C flying Chapters include Landing methods Thermal flying Slope soaring Operating electric motors power systems Choosing batteries charging Building tips techniques Cost $1195 Call Nighthawk Publishing 1-800-390-HAWK Send Check Money Order P 0 Box 15019 Colorado Springs CO 80935 R/C Sport Competition Aerobatics comprehensive manual takes pilot exciting world RC aerobatics intricacies aerobatic flight presented easy understand steps have proven time again under actual training conditions Chapters include Choosing acrobatic airplanes Radio selection Adjusting precisely trimming airplanes Several acrobatic maneuvers detailed instructions Contest preparation actual competition tips order now pocket guide containing reproduction of acrobatic maneuvers will includedfree purchase Actual price $299 Cost $1395 Including yourfree pocket guide Shipping & Handling charge $200 added book purchased 48 Model Aviation / Engines NOW bronze bushed crankcases come remote needle valves Sportster features AAC Cylinder Piston Unusually Quiet Muffler Carburetor Easy Idle Adjustment Crankshaft Hardened Steel Youll observe incredible durability point wear long lasting engines

Author: N. Allen


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 46, 48

Make Own H inst THE STANDARD MUFFLER came engine probably does reasonably good job quieting However few reasons might want something different Scale model almost always needs custom exhaust system Sticking muffler out cowling never does look right custom-made manifold made described can lead separate muffler using two-stroke engine can join manifold muffler silicone exhaust tubing Silicone tubing cannot withstand exhaust pressure four-stroke engine case method can used join manifold onto muffler made steel brass etc can silver-soldered tubing Four-stroke fliers may find length tubing muffler provides plenty noise reduction itselfas long large propeller used turning moderate rpm method has used world championship FAI Scale models British Laser engines Peter McDermott Mick Reeves others Pattern fliers found out years ago best muffler money can buy tuned-exhaust-pipe system increase power reduce noise same time tuned pipe needs manifold join engine making own enables custom fit engine fuselage method based use stainless-steel corrugated bendable tubing first use modeling know British scale expert Mick Reeves sells range sizes modeling use including 3/s 1/2 5/ inside diameters address end article has very useful catalog unusual modeling goodies mostly Scale use worth sending foreven dont want tubing used some tubing bought Mick also found tubing sale U Neil Allen Mounting Flange Socket Head Screw Excess thread projecting towards exhaust cut off Radiused Edge Screw Type Hose Clamp local engineering-supply shop should available towns little looking around tubing very thin-walled making light can easily bent hand quite tight curves makes ideal shape fit modeling engine installation Joining tubing quite easy using silver solder Ordinary tin/lead solder cannot usedit would melt exhaust heat Silver-soldering difficult skill must course have gas torch heat work Flux used solder flows easily hot enabling neat job tuned-pipe manifold shown SC 90 engine Pattern airplane tubing 5/ inside diameter could buy suitable manifold installation making up bendy pipe job best solution addition manifold does bit 5 bend under fuselage get aligned centerline fuselage nobody makes anything like shape standard made flange fits against engine 1/4 steel flat platepart old wall bracket need fairly substantial thickness plate will bend ends bolts attach letting exhaust gas oil leak out middle 60-90 engine 46 plate would fine smaller engines can little thinner Start marking out holes drilled steel plate distance between two mounting bolts should accurately measured drilled plate will fit get wrong no big problemyou can file holes oval until fit holes exhaust gas outlet critical unless striving last ounce power made gas outlet slot drilling 1/2 oz thick325 1 oz thick525 2 oz thick930 ELIItELZJ CA-OBO 1/2 oz thin899 CA-OBi 1 oz thin1699 CA-062 2 oz thin2999 CA-070 1/2 oz medium. 899 CA-Oil 1 oz medium..1699 CA-072 2 oz medium2999 CA-080 1/2 oz thick899 CA-0811 os thick1699 CA-082 2 oz thick2999 KWIK-SHOT ACCELERATOR CA-030 2 oz w/sprayerA C CA-031 8 oz retill APPLICATOR TIPS SH-10220 Fine tip 6 SII-lOllO Short tip 6 SH-10112 Long tip 6 SH-10000 Assortment 10.. 1 NWII SEND SASE FOR FREE INFORMATIONI [v32][b-2-10-1-10]] RUGGED WOOD CONSTRUCTION QUICK SETUP FOLDABLE LEGS ADAPTS TO MOST FLIGHT BOXES LARGE TABLE SURFACE PADDED SUPPORTS EASY TO BUILD USE AND STORE COMPUTER DESIGNED FIELD TESTED AND PILOT APPROVED GPNC&~f zbzo Saint Alihonyl Street Thuivilk flotida 32780 e-maiI peten@digitIiiet PLANS ONLY $1500 S8K INCLUDED 24 IN X 36 IlL PRINT V three holes drill press slowly moved flange angle drill rotating make holes extend sideways you must hang metal Vise-Grips hand things may tend get exciting hole joins up adjacent Check fit flange bolting onto engine File holes fit required flange plate can left rectangle can lightened considerably made look prettier tapering rounding ends per photographs must now decide plan use pressure nipple feed exhaust pressure engine Most two-strokes run best pressure four-strokes should use Engines fitted fuel pumps normally use muffler pressure Contrary what some people say find makes no difference tap pressure Some tuned pipes have pressure nipple halfway along length theory widest part tuned-exhaust pipe point maximum pressure have done tests field using yard fuel tubing curved U shape some fuel act manometer simple pressure gauge found get pressure about very low no matter exhaust system pressure tap located Flight experience has confirmed can tap off pressure point makes installation model neater need short length tubing running tank filler pressure point pressure tap-off point can very close engine want muffler pressure easiest place get fit pressure nipple flange exhaust manifold can either tap thread flange screw nipple can silver solder place used did have suitable tap hand filed threads off nipple silver-soldered hole drilled tight fit Cut surplus length stainless tubing popular pattern plane times back Legal SPA events 64 wing span.. 60 engines parts machine cut sanded Tricycle taildragger Retail $12995 can save $3000 get free shipping ordering before Christmas 967 Hancock Bullhead City Az 86442 LIQWPATION SALE UT1U CHAOS6995 KAFTY 6044995 1AINER 4043995 PI# PEE413995 SUNFLYS47995 36 FLOAtS41888 50 LIPEKS low 41395 plus Paxits imcluded PEALEK INQUWJS shippisq took HRIDIS famous 96 INVITEPHIZZEE BEE WE wivwrippersconvns/houehtmSHRUNK THE KIT CALL FOR CATALOG take 520-758-1100 1-800-628-6065all CREDIT CARDS 46 Model Aviation ICES TH STANDARD AND FOAM FRIENDLY ODORLESS GLUES HIGHEST POSSIBLE PERFORMANCE QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY NEW FORMULA KWIK-SHOT SAFE ON FOAM AND NEARLY ALL OTHER PLASTICS FOR THOSE REALLY LARGE GAPS OR EXTRA STRENGTH FILLETS TRY SIG CA GEL RL STANDARD FORMULA CAFflAM PRIFNflIY Gi 1/2 oz thin 325 CA.002 oz thin525 CA-003 2 oz thin930 CA-OlO CA-Oil CA012 CA-OlS CA-020 CA021 CA-OBO TAIl FRU1 C I-4 DEBONOER CA-040 1 oz CA-041 8 oz retill 1/2 oz medium. 325 1 oz medium525 2 oz medium930 20 gram gel899 THE CADDYIPIHOMPAS GROUND SUPPORT SYSTEM using hacksaw Dremel cutoff wheel tubing cuts easily corrugations stop saw blade wandering around can bend approximately correct curve tubing now wait until soldered now put metal rod screwdriver handle short way end holding rod vise gives leverage bend easily can also done quite easily after joining holding flange vise Squeeze end tubing vise get oval shape will approximately match hole middle flange plate Smooth end tubing file grindstone also clean up flange plate Silver-soldering parts may easier first tin surfaces joined heating flowing solder surface turn align parts heat join Flux can cleaned off joint wire brush electric drill can now bend pipe fit using engine installed airplane get right final installation silicone RTV compound similar should used Put thin layer grease oil engine smear silicone manifold will mean remove manifold will probably have replace seal timeit will remain stuck manifold tuned-pipe installations use mounting point tuned pipe manifold being relied support front pipe will enough support manifold made described additional support front tuned pipe rear manifold must used ng Source/Catalog Mick Reeves Models 10 Avenue March Cambs PEJS 9PR ENGLAND Tel Fax 0354 53063 Payment credit card accepted Safe Easy RC Flying has favorite beginning pilots instructors six step tested program completely presented easy understand guide Chapters include Aerodynamics Selecting trainer plane c flight orming take offs Landing pattems Safely landing plane Leaming about Safety Cost $995 Building Flying RC Sailpianes ltC Electric Gliders explores intricacies different type k/C flying Chapters include Landing methods Thermal flying Slope soaring Operating electric motors power systems Choosing batteries charging Building tips techniques Cost $1195 Call Nighthawk Publishing 1-800-390-HAWK Send Check Money Order P 0 Box 15019 Colorado Springs CO 80935 R/C Sport Competition Aerobatics comprehensive manual takes pilot exciting world RC aerobatics intricacies aerobatic flight presented easy understand steps have proven time again under actual training conditions Chapters include Choosing acrobatic airplanes Radio selection Adjusting precisely trimming airplanes Several acrobatic maneuvers detailed instructions Contest preparation actual competition tips order now pocket guide containing reproduction of acrobatic maneuvers will includedfree purchase Actual price $299 Cost $1395 Including yourfree pocket guide Shipping & Handling charge $200 added book purchased 48 Model Aviation / Engines NOW bronze bushed crankcases come remote needle valves Sportster features AAC Cylinder Piston Unusually Quiet Muffler Carburetor Easy Idle Adjustment Crankshaft Hardened Steel Youll observe incredible durability point wear long lasting engines

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