Modeler's Mall - 2004/04
Manufacturers who wish to have their products considered for inclusion in this department should send information and a photo, if possible, to the editorial office of Model Aviation. These reviews are composed from such information, and do not imply an endorsement of the products.
Master Airscrew three-blade propellers — Windsor Propeller Company, Inc., Box 250, Rancho Cordova CA 95742; Tel.: (916) 631-8385; E-mail: [email protected]
Master Airscrew announces the release of three new sizes in the popular 3-Blade Series: 6 x 4, 7 x 4, and 9 x 7 pusher. Three-blade propellers offer a logical solution to ground-clearance problems and give models a more scale-like appearance.
- The new 6 x 4 and 7 x 4 are designed for use on .10–.25 glow engines as well as sport electric applications.
- The 9 x 7 pusher pairs with Master Airscrew's existing 9 x 7 three-blade tractor propeller for .40 two-stroke engines.
Prices for these new propellers range from $3.95 to $6.95 each. For more information, contact Windsor Propeller Company at the address above.
In-Flight Control Line video — Tulsa Glue Dobbers CL club, c/o Bob Reeves, 6602 E. 574 Road #222, Catoosa OK 74015; E-mail: [email protected] ($20 including shipping, US only)
The Tulsa Glue Dobbers created a VHS video by mounting a wireless video camera on a control-line airplane and recording the full AMA stunt pattern from the model's perspective. The producers acknowledge the video is not of the highest resolution, but it is watchable, entertaining, and informative. Tape length: 30 minutes.
Flights included:
- Magnum, Stalker .61 — camera pointed forward.
- TwistMaster Profile (Modified Twister), Saito 40 — camera looking at the control surfaces.
- TwistMaster Profile — camera looking at the plastic clunk tank.
- Magnum — camera forward, first try, flying the pattern at 6+-second laps.
- Magnum — camera pointed at the control surfaces.
Payment by personal check or money order to "Tulsa Glue Dobbers" or via PayPal to [email protected]. Overseas ordering instructions available by e-mail. Profits will help pay for upkeep and improvements to the flying site.
2003 DOGS Fly-In video — SKS Video Productions, 85 Pine Rd., Abbottstown PA 17301; Tel.: (800) 988-6488 (US) or (717) 259-7193; Fax: (717) 259-6379; E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.sksvideo.com ($19.95 + $4.75 S&H)
Held annually at the United States Air Force Museum, the DOGS Fly-In showcases some of the best giant-scale aircraft. Featured pilots include Scott Russell with his Gee Bee R-2 and Don Albright with his 100-pound B-29.
Also featured:
- Mike Clemmens — 50% Extra
- Jim Gibboney — F6F Hellcat
- Duane Hoff — Typhoon
- Frank Noll Jr. — P-38 Lightning
The program includes a noon warbirds show, a torque-roll contest, and a jet demonstration by Dave Ribbe, Lewis Patton, and Jeff Hosinger. Run time: 100 minutes.
3½-inch P-51 Spinners for Hangar 9 .60 P-51 ARF — Tru-Turn Precision Model Products; Tel.: (281) 479-9600; Fax: (281) 479-9090; Web: www.tru-turn.com
Tru-Turn offers a 3½-inch-diameter P-51-style spinner slotted for propellers used on 120–180 four-stroke engines. These spinners are slotted for APC propellers from 15 x 8 up to 17 x 10 two-blade and can be specially slotted for others. Horizon Hobby is now carrying this item specifically for the Hangar 9 .60 P-51 ARF, though it suits many applications where a less pointy spinner is desired on a 120–180 four-stroke.
Available parts and pricing:
- TT-3502-B-120 — 3½-inch P-51, 120-slot, two-blade spinner — $59.95.
- TT-3502-B-120-10 — 3½-inch P-51, 120-slot, two-blade spinner reamed to 10mm for Saito engines — $59.95.
Spinners can also be supplied with three- and four-blade cutouts at no extra charge.
Also available for the larger Hangar 9 77-inch 1.50 ARF is the 5-inch-diameter P-51 Spinner in two-blade, three-blade, or four-blade configurations:
- TT-5002-B-M — 5-inch P-51 Menz-cut two-blade spinner.
- TT-5004-B — 5-inch P-51 four-blade spinner.
RC Screen Saver — Airborne Media, 5655 David Pl., Fairfield OH 45014; Tel.: (888) 829-4060; Web: www.airbornemedia.com
Airborne Media’s RC Scale Screen Saver — 2004 edition contains 100 of the company's best photos from various scale competitions. The images are full-screen, high-resolution and capture a wide range of RC scale models, including close-up cockpit details, in-flight shots, and vivid color.
Supported resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. Available for:
- Mac (OS 8.6 or higher and OS X 10.1.5 or higher)
- Windows (95, 98, ME, NT4*, 2000, or XP)
To install, double-click the installer file; settings are accessed via Control Panel/System Preferences. For more information, visit Airborne Media’s web site.
10th Annual IRCHA Helicopter Jamboree video — SKS Video Productions, 85 Pine Rd., Abbottstown PA 17301; Tel.: (800) 988-6488 (US) or (717) 259-7193; Fax: (717) 259-6379; E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.sksvideo.com ($19.95 + $4.75)
The IRCHA Jamboree celebrated its 10th anniversary with record attendance of more than 375 pilots, making it the largest RC helicopter event in the world.
Featured aircraft and pilots:
- Bob Harris — Dauphin N3
- Petr Novotny — Electric Hornet
- Jerry Sudimick — Tempest
- Butch Wellmaker — Cobra
- Chris Zolen — Schweizer 300
- Kevin “Doogie” Ellison — Fury
- Eric Chandler — X-Spec
Highlights include drag racing, autorotation demos, scale competition, and night flying. Run time: 107 minutes.
Aluminum Pro-Horns — Radio South, 3702 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola FL 32505; Tel.: (800) 962-7802; Web: www.radiosouthrc.com ($19.95 per package)
Radio South’s Pro-Horns are aluminum CNC horns anodized in four colors (red, gold, blue, green). They feature a preinstalled ball bearing at the pivot point for slop-free control; the 2mm inside-diameter bearings work with most popular ball links. Each package contains two horns with countersunk screws for a professional look. Construction suits models from about 2 pounds to 20 pounds.
Available part numbers:
- RAD1300RED — Red anodized aluminum Pro-Horns (two per package)
- RAD1300BLU — Blue anodized aluminum Pro-Horns (two per package)
- RAD1300GRN — Green anodized aluminum Pro-Horns (two per package)
- RAD1300GLD — Gold anodized aluminum Pro-Horns (two per package)
SYN PLUS fuel — Sig Manufacturing Company, Box 520, Montezuma IA 50171; Tel.: (641) 623-5154; Web: www.sigmfg.com
Sig Manufacturing introduces SYN PLUS, a new fuel for two-stroke model-airplane engines formulated for clean burning and engine protection. SYN PLUS is blended with pure methanol, 99% pure nitromethane, and Klotz synthetic racing lubricants. Each gallon contains an engine additive called SG-7, which reduces internal engine working temperature without loss of power or performance, helping engines run cooler and with less wear.
Available nitro blends and pricing:
- SIGPLUS005 — SYN PLUS, 5% nitro — $16.99
- SIGPLUS010 — SYN PLUS, 10% nitro — $19.99
- SIGPLUS015 — SYN PLUS, 15% nitro — $23.99
SYN PLUS is available from local hobby retailers or direct from Sig.
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