-1 wasbt Co irst allmeta three ai floats Jus -6460 c rations 1 servation red th ideal Phntnnrnnh hv RAnA MiII scale subject packed potential build MO-i Wing Construction wing large designed minimum drag used symmetrical airfoil instead flat-bot tomed wing because high-lift wing also high-drag wing reduce drag wing thickness tip half center section begin construction cut out ribs trailing edge sections Lay TE pieces over plans making sure spliced areas fit closely Apply tape over splice turn over fill joint glue wipe off excess Make eading edge Before gluing together draw center line down full length section front back lines used reference positioning ribs forming leading edge Now glue LE sections together epoxy add short ieces splices Mark position rib LE saw cuts ribs Draw center line down side rib Assemble LE TE ribs making sure center lines ribs LE lined up Glue together add pars mating surfaces spars tip beveled Carefully sand leading edge shape using center line reference Sheet area between LE spars Add sheeting bottom center section Make bellcrank platform position under side wing Trace around cut out section sheeting platform epoxied place after has drilled slotted inverted bellcrank bellcrank mounted socket head bolts blind nuts Before adding top sheeting secure blind nuts cant pushed out Sheet top center section add cap strips wing tips two ounces tip weight Sand wing thoroughly Fuselage fuselage made balsa width tapers hook must mounted through hardwood insert used l rass bushing motor mounts spaced Fox Carrier Special Out box Fox will give 2325 second highspeed times choose use installation rearexhaust FoxCarrierSpecialdetails linkage obvlousto Carrier peopie Achicken-hoppertankappears pictures Tom recommends first using some 3-oz unifiow tank since tank height restricted piane Tank location design should supply constant head pressure possible Right Topview ciarifiesthe chicken-hopper set-up Tom uses Perrycarbfrom K&B 40 though bushing hadto made Rear exhaust performance keeps gop off exposed belicrank heat off rubber bands April 1979 43 1924 Martin all-metal M1on gearorfiosts used bythe Navyforobservation/spottlng two seeing carrier operations probably venerable Langley 1980s Don Gerber Charles Reeves proved ideal model Carrier Left Tom Hazen histhoroughly refined MO-i about effective profile type discriminating pilot could wish popular Supertigre mounts will have spaced 1 landing gear shown has proven indestructableEach piece two-piece gear extends through fuselage nylon mounts opposite other use mounting bolts common After final assembly form piece 1/16 music wire fit between two gear just under fuselage running down gear about solder plastic racing wheels available Glenn Lee Epoxy tail skid place reinforce nylon tape Tail The tail section made a lot wood sanded away shaping airfoil extra thickness hinge line helps prevent cracking around nylon hinges use lighter Supertigre engine make tail light may necessary mount Supertigre farther forward balance Finish Make sure wing fits fuselage remove wing covered using two pieces MonoKote Navy insignias made red white blue Trim MonoKote Again place wing fuselage trace around gluing areas Remove wing carefully cut away MonoKote ide lines Epoxy wing fuselage tail assembly Make fillets extra strength Fill wood brain nicks talcum powder Aero Gloss clear sand well apply coat Hobbypoxy clear favorite military color coats Trim rudder red white blue Hobbypoxy scheme real plane gray 44 Model Aviation moveabie leadout installation seen outside left inside Tom devotes considerable copy its function mechanics ambitious caption wouid too genersi However details eioauentiv clear excaiient nhotographs extendabiecarrier hook forsnagging thedeck iines shown up position ieft extended position Au iinkages used aircraft must simple troubiefree hours preparation may needed bench prior 5-minute attempt win fiercest competition between man machine saysTom neatness 3-iine belicrank refiect metlcuious attention detaii lnstaiiation recessed fuselage cutout Spanwise pushrod atfrontend can picked up photosof moveabie ieadoutguide An incidentai finepoint use liquid silicone rubber under fuel tank reduce fuel foaming 1/2 SO LEAGNO EDGE II /2 1/2 I/U BALSA GGTL NEIII /4 50 SPARvTORI RE EASEGATUNEREINT PLATFORI,LLCRANR BELUCRANG kVERTED/4 SD r A3 SD IN IRI 1/2 BALSA ISA AREACL DYRERN B BALSA/IB /4 1R3 I/IA GREET DAT FOB B3 RI23 I/IN BEJTIC WIRE 1/2 3/B MAPLE MATOR MAUNTS 11/2 RACING WREELS LDADOUT DETAIL AID BRASS STI/B PLY SLIDE ID BRASS SIDE CATCR I/B RED RELEASE PIN GUIDE SUPPORT 2 REaD 4 yEW AB BRASS TABE REPN4 LEAGOUT ADDEMBED o 051 TED FDB CLARTY BA RN EiIL015 MUSIC W1RE S I/B PLY SLOTTE MOUNT B NTBERFECT LEADOUT GUIDES 3 REaD1/4 SREETR B LEADODI ADDEABLT 11DB DESIGNED DRAWN BR TOM RAZEN INKED BY DAUE RAGIGY FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SEE PAGE 120 fuselage gray wing stab bottoms wing stab tops yellow red white blue rudder Leadouts I think would safe say moveable leadouts common advantage being increased line tension during low-speed flight lead outs have two big advantages First 100% accessibility second engine can remain idling until pilot reaches handle 116 53 0 3 Glenn L Martin MO-i Engine 350-hpCurtissD12 Speed 105 mph Climbinlamin 4700ft Service Ceiling 10000 ft Although building instructions long detailed moveable leadouts chanically simple easy build Begin construction sawing out traveling slide slotted mount Use straight edge #11 Xacto blade cut slot Drill three s down center slide leadout wires Insert Perfect brand leadout guides through slot followed slide leading edges piece flush drill through both release pin 5/16 front Glue rass bushing piece Make sure slide works smoothly Dis assemble paint wood surfaces Use scissors cut out 0 10 brass slide catch Glue inboard side slide over three leadout holes redrill holes through brass Again insert Perfect leadout guides through slot followed slide Gap two pieces slightly required file slot everything moves absolutely no binds Now solder three guides brass slide catch Trim off portion leadout guides extends past solder joint remove burrs rear slotted mount glue bolt shown solder 015 spring wire Hold slide rear position bend wire catch slide Cut inued page 110 April 1979 45 Rear-quarter view showing configuration areas eloquent proof MO-is suitability looks just like big boys real magnesium pan metal wing can write John Newton 2154 Los Padres Drive Rowland Heights CA 91748 Price around $104 semi-finished kit Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 wide groove underside inboard wing tip accept slotted mount epoxy place Attach leadout cables eleva tor push-rod throttle linkage release pin bellcrank 1/16 music wire release pin attached bellcrank product review product review product review product review product review product review Prairie Bird 16-in span rubber-powered model designed meet popular Embryo En durance contest rules Plastic prop wheels nylon thrust bearing tissue full-size plans $395 Peck-Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 product review prodqct review product review product review product review product review through 1 / 16 hole shown plans extends through s tube guide slide slotted mount Trim release pin appwximately 10% throttle pin releases slide Now file tip release pin point guarantee smooth action release pin must extend least t slotted mount leadouts arent accidently tripped takeoff s guide tube supported two small pieces ood glued wing through sheeting release pin must bind tube throttle full position leadouts locked forward epoxy 0 10 brass tab slotted mount bend 90 degrees touch slide tab enables line up lock slide place youre handle moveable leadouts just de scribed shown plans vary slightly photos photos show extra lock rear little different slide catch extra lock experi menting different line sweeps results sweep better handling characteristics Now its time add other little hardware items such pushrod guide throttle guide removeable hook hook re lease stop gas tank Most items self-explanatory real secret make simple trouble-free Almost linkage problems can should solved bench Hours hours preparation go five-minute attempt winning score something can go wrong happens seems fiercest conflict competition Carrier man against machine Some items seen photos have mentioned may rec ommended cases chicken hopper gas tank Fox Carrier Special seems very particular comes fuel system Tank location design should supply constant head pres sure possible chicken hopper has worked best after dozens tank variations locations designs previous different model would rec ommend using some type 3 oz uniflow tank first before using complicated chicken hopper because MOi design doesnt restrict tank elevation opin ion cant buy tank better can make yourself find need custom fit tank make 008 010 brass 010 brass difficult bend youre satisfied commercial design resolder joints tubes Sta-Brite solder Gas tanks mounted bolts have tendency crack vibra tion tank should mounted rubber bands back side should cushioned using dots silicone sealer also protects finish Chances greatest fuel problem will tankbut stock carb Idle generally poor usually end up drink during low-speed flight Dont 110 Model Aviation Martin MO-i /Hazen continued page 45 Eagle II New 60 said appeal pattern V Scele Servo Big brother Logictrols SM fliers because high output durability servo new XM Servo has heavy duty gear Available side rear exhaust versions train six pounds thrust transit time 3 Weighs 17 oL has unusually large connecting seconds weighs 2oz Price $4995 Logic- rod rod bearings $12500 Fox Manufec trol International Corp. 3300 Stovall St Ir- turing Co 5305 Towson Aye, Fort Smith ving TX 75061 AR 72901 4 Replacement Iron Shoe Top Flite sealing iron shoe damaged worn now can replaced buying new iron Re moval 4 screws iron permits easy replace ment new shoe $495 Top Flite Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639 take chance Replace HP 40 better yet Perry carb use Perry made K&B 40 aluminum bushing necessary fit engine bushing available market has made Another modi fication Perry carb longer throttle arm increase throttle movement handle exhaust extension increased performance Performance increased decreased extension does keep lot oil off exposed bellcrank Also extension heat exhaust breaks rubber bands hold tank Flying After engine break-in period pre-flight check have handle hand swing handle left bringing leadouts fully forward Increase throttle full locking leadouts place signal release Climb should gradual engine hesitation MOl grooves well Magician through fast laps After seventh lap decrease throttle slowly leadouts trip plane will climb 3 5 due angle changes lines use type bellcrank shown use J Roberts bellcrank plane will lose attitude Low-speed flight can described smooth predictable Its very easy handle large wing nose-high attitude can achieved landing ap proach should gradual using throttle control altitude wfien mousetrap hook snags line stays snagged would like say design MOl ultimate Profile Carrier plane have build way impossible Ill just say try possibly using own ideas improve would glad hear improvements answer questions MOl truly natural Id like finish passing some observations Profile event though Im relatively new carrier flier geographically isolated intense carrier activity Ive able form some valid opinions few brief random thoughts An effort has made make Profile Carrier beginners event beginners skill ability underestimated Profile Carrier beginners event good place begin Beginners look up experienced fliers few words praise sincere interest equipment will encourage beginner other single factor Finally people fly Carrier greatest Get know 1/2A Pylon/Scidmore continued page 56 requirement has triple function First tends equalize drag associated fuselage Second tends produce aircraft bears some semblance real racing airplanes Third provides suffi cient fuselage area accommodate usual receiver servos battery packs having buy ultraminiature expensive components use canopies cheeks etc 4 height 2 width allowed provided extensions basic body minimum base width inch would enlarge width 2 minimum allow use larger servos side side minimal fuselage would increase frontal area about 2 3% 7 minimum weight requirement kept 20 ounces felt reducing weight limit would have detrimen tal effects would reduce induced drag increasing speed kinetic energy requiring quicker reaction time both pilot spectator event emergency would encourage use expensive ultraminiature compo nents well weaker constructiona detriment safety 8 Bearing mind racers races associated large clubs metropolitan areas number person nel required race kept minimum minimum crew would con sist judge pylon manning start-finish line minimize confusion simplest procedure cuts announce con clusion race individual makes cut gets point two cuts scores zero First second third place awarded pilots scoring no cuts Any scheme allows flier make up cut pylon flying another lap implies April1979 111
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 44, 45, 110, 111
-1 wasbt Co irst allmeta three ai floats Jus -6460 c rations 1 servation red th ideal Phntnnrnnh hv RAnA MiII scale subject packed potential build MO-i Wing Construction wing large designed minimum drag used symmetrical airfoil instead flat-bot tomed wing because high-lift wing also high-drag wing reduce drag wing thickness tip half center section begin construction cut out ribs trailing edge sections Lay TE pieces over plans making sure spliced areas fit closely Apply tape over splice turn over fill joint glue wipe off excess Make eading edge Before gluing together draw center line down full length section front back lines used reference positioning ribs forming leading edge Now glue LE sections together epoxy add short ieces splices Mark position rib LE saw cuts ribs Draw center line down side rib Assemble LE TE ribs making sure center lines ribs LE lined up Glue together add pars mating surfaces spars tip beveled Carefully sand leading edge shape using center line reference Sheet area between LE spars Add sheeting bottom center section Make bellcrank platform position under side wing Trace around cut out section sheeting platform epoxied place after has drilled slotted inverted bellcrank bellcrank mounted socket head bolts blind nuts Before adding top sheeting secure blind nuts cant pushed out Sheet top center section add cap strips wing tips two ounces tip weight Sand wing thoroughly Fuselage fuselage made balsa width tapers hook must mounted through hardwood insert used l rass bushing motor mounts spaced Fox Carrier Special Out box Fox will give 2325 second highspeed times choose use installation rearexhaust FoxCarrierSpecialdetails linkage obvlousto Carrier peopie Achicken-hoppertankappears pictures Tom recommends first using some 3-oz unifiow tank since tank height restricted piane Tank location design should supply constant head pressure possible Right Topview ciarifiesthe chicken-hopper set-up Tom uses Perrycarbfrom K&B 40 though bushing hadto made Rear exhaust performance keeps gop off exposed belicrank heat off rubber bands April 1979 43 1924 Martin all-metal M1on gearorfiosts used bythe Navyforobservation/spottlng two seeing carrier operations probably venerable Langley 1980s Don Gerber Charles Reeves proved ideal model Carrier Left Tom Hazen histhoroughly refined MO-i about effective profile type discriminating pilot could wish popular Supertigre mounts will have spaced 1 landing gear shown has proven indestructableEach piece two-piece gear extends through fuselage nylon mounts opposite other use mounting bolts common After final assembly form piece 1/16 music wire fit between two gear just under fuselage running down gear about solder plastic racing wheels available Glenn Lee Epoxy tail skid place reinforce nylon tape Tail The tail section made a lot wood sanded away shaping airfoil extra thickness hinge line helps prevent cracking around nylon hinges use lighter Supertigre engine make tail light may necessary mount Supertigre farther forward balance Finish Make sure wing fits fuselage remove wing covered using two pieces MonoKote Navy insignias made red white blue Trim MonoKote Again place wing fuselage trace around gluing areas Remove wing carefully cut away MonoKote ide lines Epoxy wing fuselage tail assembly Make fillets extra strength Fill wood brain nicks talcum powder Aero Gloss clear sand well apply coat Hobbypoxy clear favorite military color coats Trim rudder red white blue Hobbypoxy scheme real plane gray 44 Model Aviation moveabie leadout installation seen outside left inside Tom devotes considerable copy its function mechanics ambitious caption wouid too genersi However details eioauentiv clear excaiient nhotographs extendabiecarrier hook forsnagging thedeck iines shown up position ieft extended position Au iinkages used aircraft must simple troubiefree hours preparation may needed bench prior 5-minute attempt win fiercest competition between man machine saysTom neatness 3-iine belicrank refiect metlcuious attention detaii lnstaiiation recessed fuselage cutout Spanwise pushrod atfrontend can picked up photosof moveabie ieadoutguide An incidentai finepoint use liquid silicone rubber under fuel tank reduce fuel foaming 1/2 SO LEAGNO EDGE II /2 1/2 I/U BALSA GGTL NEIII /4 50 SPARvTORI RE EASEGATUNEREINT PLATFORI,LLCRANR BELUCRANG kVERTED/4 SD r A3 SD IN IRI 1/2 BALSA ISA AREACL DYRERN B BALSA/IB /4 1R3 I/IA GREET DAT FOB B3 RI23 I/IN BEJTIC WIRE 1/2 3/B MAPLE MATOR MAUNTS 11/2 RACING WREELS LDADOUT DETAIL AID BRASS STI/B PLY SLIDE ID BRASS SIDE CATCR I/B RED RELEASE PIN GUIDE SUPPORT 2 REaD 4 yEW AB BRASS TABE REPN4 LEAGOUT ADDEMBED o 051 TED FDB CLARTY BA RN EiIL015 MUSIC W1RE S I/B PLY SLOTTE MOUNT B NTBERFECT LEADOUT GUIDES 3 REaD1/4 SREETR B LEADODI ADDEABLT 11DB DESIGNED DRAWN BR TOM RAZEN INKED BY DAUE RAGIGY FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SEE PAGE 120 fuselage gray wing stab bottoms wing stab tops yellow red white blue rudder Leadouts I think would safe say moveable leadouts common advantage being increased line tension during low-speed flight lead outs have two big advantages First 100% accessibility second engine can remain idling until pilot reaches handle 116 53 0 3 Glenn L Martin MO-i Engine 350-hpCurtissD12 Speed 105 mph Climbinlamin 4700ft Service Ceiling 10000 ft Although building instructions long detailed moveable leadouts chanically simple easy build Begin construction sawing out traveling slide slotted mount Use straight edge #11 Xacto blade cut slot Drill three s down center slide leadout wires Insert Perfect brand leadout guides through slot followed slide leading edges piece flush drill through both release pin 5/16 front Glue rass bushing piece Make sure slide works smoothly Dis assemble paint wood surfaces Use scissors cut out 0 10 brass slide catch Glue inboard side slide over three leadout holes redrill holes through brass Again insert Perfect leadout guides through slot followed slide Gap two pieces slightly required file slot everything moves absolutely no binds Now solder three guides brass slide catch Trim off portion leadout guides extends past solder joint remove burrs rear slotted mount glue bolt shown solder 015 spring wire Hold slide rear position bend wire catch slide Cut inued page 110 April 1979 45 Rear-quarter view showing configuration areas eloquent proof MO-is suitability looks just like big boys real magnesium pan metal wing can write John Newton 2154 Los Padres Drive Rowland Heights CA 91748 Price around $104 semi-finished kit Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 wide groove underside inboard wing tip accept slotted mount epoxy place Attach leadout cables eleva tor push-rod throttle linkage release pin bellcrank 1/16 music wire release pin attached bellcrank product review product review product review product review product review product review Prairie Bird 16-in span rubber-powered model designed meet popular Embryo En durance contest rules Plastic prop wheels nylon thrust bearing tissue full-size plans $395 Peck-Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 product review prodqct review product review product review product review product review through 1 / 16 hole shown plans extends through s tube guide slide slotted mount Trim release pin appwximately 10% throttle pin releases slide Now file tip release pin point guarantee smooth action release pin must extend least t slotted mount leadouts arent accidently tripped takeoff s guide tube supported two small pieces ood glued wing through sheeting release pin must bind tube throttle full position leadouts locked forward epoxy 0 10 brass tab slotted mount bend 90 degrees touch slide tab enables line up lock slide place youre handle moveable leadouts just de scribed shown plans vary slightly photos photos show extra lock rear little different slide catch extra lock experi menting different line sweeps results sweep better handling characteristics Now its time add other little hardware items such pushrod guide throttle guide removeable hook hook re lease stop gas tank Most items self-explanatory real secret make simple trouble-free Almost linkage problems can should solved bench Hours hours preparation go five-minute attempt winning score something can go wrong happens seems fiercest conflict competition Carrier man against machine Some items seen photos have mentioned may rec ommended cases chicken hopper gas tank Fox Carrier Special seems very particular comes fuel system Tank location design should supply constant head pres sure possible chicken hopper has worked best after dozens tank variations locations designs previous different model would rec ommend using some type 3 oz uniflow tank first before using complicated chicken hopper because MOi design doesnt restrict tank elevation opin ion cant buy tank better can make yourself find need custom fit tank make 008 010 brass 010 brass difficult bend youre satisfied commercial design resolder joints tubes Sta-Brite solder Gas tanks mounted bolts have tendency crack vibra tion tank should mounted rubber bands back side should cushioned using dots silicone sealer also protects finish Chances greatest fuel problem will tankbut stock carb Idle generally poor usually end up drink during low-speed flight Dont 110 Model Aviation Martin MO-i /Hazen continued page 45 Eagle II New 60 said appeal pattern V Scele Servo Big brother Logictrols SM fliers because high output durability servo new XM Servo has heavy duty gear Available side rear exhaust versions train six pounds thrust transit time 3 Weighs 17 oL has unusually large connecting seconds weighs 2oz Price $4995 Logic- rod rod bearings $12500 Fox Manufec trol International Corp. 3300 Stovall St Ir- turing Co 5305 Towson Aye, Fort Smith ving TX 75061 AR 72901 4 Replacement Iron Shoe Top Flite sealing iron shoe damaged worn now can replaced buying new iron Re moval 4 screws iron permits easy replace ment new shoe $495 Top Flite Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639 take chance Replace HP 40 better yet Perry carb use Perry made K&B 40 aluminum bushing necessary fit engine bushing available market has made Another modi fication Perry carb longer throttle arm increase throttle movement handle exhaust extension increased performance Performance increased decreased extension does keep lot oil off exposed bellcrank Also extension heat exhaust breaks rubber bands hold tank Flying After engine break-in period pre-flight check have handle hand swing handle left bringing leadouts fully forward Increase throttle full locking leadouts place signal release Climb should gradual engine hesitation MOl grooves well Magician through fast laps After seventh lap decrease throttle slowly leadouts trip plane will climb 3 5 due angle changes lines use type bellcrank shown use J Roberts bellcrank plane will lose attitude Low-speed flight can described smooth predictable Its very easy handle large wing nose-high attitude can achieved landing ap proach should gradual using throttle control altitude wfien mousetrap hook snags line stays snagged would like say design MOl ultimate Profile Carrier plane have build way impossible Ill just say try possibly using own ideas improve would glad hear improvements answer questions MOl truly natural Id like finish passing some observations Profile event though Im relatively new carrier flier geographically isolated intense carrier activity Ive able form some valid opinions few brief random thoughts An effort has made make Profile Carrier beginners event beginners skill ability underestimated Profile Carrier beginners event good place begin Beginners look up experienced fliers few words praise sincere interest equipment will encourage beginner other single factor Finally people fly Carrier greatest Get know 1/2A Pylon/Scidmore continued page 56 requirement has triple function First tends equalize drag associated fuselage Second tends produce aircraft bears some semblance real racing airplanes Third provides suffi cient fuselage area accommodate usual receiver servos battery packs having buy ultraminiature expensive components use canopies cheeks etc 4 height 2 width allowed provided extensions basic body minimum base width inch would enlarge width 2 minimum allow use larger servos side side minimal fuselage would increase frontal area about 2 3% 7 minimum weight requirement kept 20 ounces felt reducing weight limit would have detrimen tal effects would reduce induced drag increasing speed kinetic energy requiring quicker reaction time both pilot spectator event emergency would encourage use expensive ultraminiature compo nents well weaker constructiona detriment safety 8 Bearing mind racers races associated large clubs metropolitan areas number person nel required race kept minimum minimum crew would con sist judge pylon manning start-finish line minimize confusion simplest procedure cuts announce con clusion race individual makes cut gets point two cuts scores zero First second third place awarded pilots scoring no cuts Any scheme allows flier make up cut pylon flying another lap implies April1979 111
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 44, 45, 110, 111
-1 wasbt Co irst allmeta three ai floats Jus -6460 c rations 1 servation red th ideal Phntnnrnnh hv RAnA MiII scale subject packed potential build MO-i Wing Construction wing large designed minimum drag used symmetrical airfoil instead flat-bot tomed wing because high-lift wing also high-drag wing reduce drag wing thickness tip half center section begin construction cut out ribs trailing edge sections Lay TE pieces over plans making sure spliced areas fit closely Apply tape over splice turn over fill joint glue wipe off excess Make eading edge Before gluing together draw center line down full length section front back lines used reference positioning ribs forming leading edge Now glue LE sections together epoxy add short ieces splices Mark position rib LE saw cuts ribs Draw center line down side rib Assemble LE TE ribs making sure center lines ribs LE lined up Glue together add pars mating surfaces spars tip beveled Carefully sand leading edge shape using center line reference Sheet area between LE spars Add sheeting bottom center section Make bellcrank platform position under side wing Trace around cut out section sheeting platform epoxied place after has drilled slotted inverted bellcrank bellcrank mounted socket head bolts blind nuts Before adding top sheeting secure blind nuts cant pushed out Sheet top center section add cap strips wing tips two ounces tip weight Sand wing thoroughly Fuselage fuselage made balsa width tapers hook must mounted through hardwood insert used l rass bushing motor mounts spaced Fox Carrier Special Out box Fox will give 2325 second highspeed times choose use installation rearexhaust FoxCarrierSpecialdetails linkage obvlousto Carrier peopie Achicken-hoppertankappears pictures Tom recommends first using some 3-oz unifiow tank since tank height restricted piane Tank location design should supply constant head pressure possible Right Topview ciarifiesthe chicken-hopper set-up Tom uses Perrycarbfrom K&B 40 though bushing hadto made Rear exhaust performance keeps gop off exposed belicrank heat off rubber bands April 1979 43 1924 Martin all-metal M1on gearorfiosts used bythe Navyforobservation/spottlng two seeing carrier operations probably venerable Langley 1980s Don Gerber Charles Reeves proved ideal model Carrier Left Tom Hazen histhoroughly refined MO-i about effective profile type discriminating pilot could wish popular Supertigre mounts will have spaced 1 landing gear shown has proven indestructableEach piece two-piece gear extends through fuselage nylon mounts opposite other use mounting bolts common After final assembly form piece 1/16 music wire fit between two gear just under fuselage running down gear about solder plastic racing wheels available Glenn Lee Epoxy tail skid place reinforce nylon tape Tail The tail section made a lot wood sanded away shaping airfoil extra thickness hinge line helps prevent cracking around nylon hinges use lighter Supertigre engine make tail light may necessary mount Supertigre farther forward balance Finish Make sure wing fits fuselage remove wing covered using two pieces MonoKote Navy insignias made red white blue Trim MonoKote Again place wing fuselage trace around gluing areas Remove wing carefully cut away MonoKote ide lines Epoxy wing fuselage tail assembly Make fillets extra strength Fill wood brain nicks talcum powder Aero Gloss clear sand well apply coat Hobbypoxy clear favorite military color coats Trim rudder red white blue Hobbypoxy scheme real plane gray 44 Model Aviation moveabie leadout installation seen outside left inside Tom devotes considerable copy its function mechanics ambitious caption wouid too genersi However details eioauentiv clear excaiient nhotographs extendabiecarrier hook forsnagging thedeck iines shown up position ieft extended position Au iinkages used aircraft must simple troubiefree hours preparation may needed bench prior 5-minute attempt win fiercest competition between man machine saysTom neatness 3-iine belicrank refiect metlcuious attention detaii lnstaiiation recessed fuselage cutout Spanwise pushrod atfrontend can picked up photosof moveabie ieadoutguide An incidentai finepoint use liquid silicone rubber under fuel tank reduce fuel foaming 1/2 SO LEAGNO EDGE II /2 1/2 I/U BALSA GGTL NEIII /4 50 SPARvTORI RE EASEGATUNEREINT PLATFORI,LLCRANR BELUCRANG kVERTED/4 SD r A3 SD IN IRI 1/2 BALSA ISA AREACL DYRERN B BALSA/IB /4 1R3 I/IA GREET DAT FOB B3 RI23 I/IN BEJTIC WIRE 1/2 3/B MAPLE MATOR MAUNTS 11/2 RACING WREELS LDADOUT DETAIL AID BRASS STI/B PLY SLIDE ID BRASS SIDE CATCR I/B RED RELEASE PIN GUIDE SUPPORT 2 REaD 4 yEW AB BRASS TABE REPN4 LEAGOUT ADDEMBED o 051 TED FDB CLARTY BA RN EiIL015 MUSIC W1RE S I/B PLY SLOTTE MOUNT B NTBERFECT LEADOUT GUIDES 3 REaD1/4 SREETR B LEADODI ADDEABLT 11DB DESIGNED DRAWN BR TOM RAZEN INKED BY DAUE RAGIGY FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SEE PAGE 120 fuselage gray wing stab bottoms wing stab tops yellow red white blue rudder Leadouts I think would safe say moveable leadouts common advantage being increased line tension during low-speed flight lead outs have two big advantages First 100% accessibility second engine can remain idling until pilot reaches handle 116 53 0 3 Glenn L Martin MO-i Engine 350-hpCurtissD12 Speed 105 mph Climbinlamin 4700ft Service Ceiling 10000 ft Although building instructions long detailed moveable leadouts chanically simple easy build Begin construction sawing out traveling slide slotted mount Use straight edge #11 Xacto blade cut slot Drill three s down center slide leadout wires Insert Perfect brand leadout guides through slot followed slide leading edges piece flush drill through both release pin 5/16 front Glue rass bushing piece Make sure slide works smoothly Dis assemble paint wood surfaces Use scissors cut out 0 10 brass slide catch Glue inboard side slide over three leadout holes redrill holes through brass Again insert Perfect leadout guides through slot followed slide Gap two pieces slightly required file slot everything moves absolutely no binds Now solder three guides brass slide catch Trim off portion leadout guides extends past solder joint remove burrs rear slotted mount glue bolt shown solder 015 spring wire Hold slide rear position bend wire catch slide Cut inued page 110 April 1979 45 Rear-quarter view showing configuration areas eloquent proof MO-is suitability looks just like big boys real magnesium pan metal wing can write John Newton 2154 Los Padres Drive Rowland Heights CA 91748 Price around $104 semi-finished kit Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 wide groove underside inboard wing tip accept slotted mount epoxy place Attach leadout cables eleva tor push-rod throttle linkage release pin bellcrank 1/16 music wire release pin attached bellcrank product review product review product review product review product review product review Prairie Bird 16-in span rubber-powered model designed meet popular Embryo En durance contest rules Plastic prop wheels nylon thrust bearing tissue full-size plans $395 Peck-Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 product review prodqct review product review product review product review product review through 1 / 16 hole shown plans extends through s tube guide slide slotted mount Trim release pin appwximately 10% throttle pin releases slide Now file tip release pin point guarantee smooth action release pin must extend least t slotted mount leadouts arent accidently tripped takeoff s guide tube supported two small pieces ood glued wing through sheeting release pin must bind tube throttle full position leadouts locked forward epoxy 0 10 brass tab slotted mount bend 90 degrees touch slide tab enables line up lock slide place youre handle moveable leadouts just de scribed shown plans vary slightly photos photos show extra lock rear little different slide catch extra lock experi menting different line sweeps results sweep better handling characteristics Now its time add other little hardware items such pushrod guide throttle guide removeable hook hook re lease stop gas tank Most items self-explanatory real secret make simple trouble-free Almost linkage problems can should solved bench Hours hours preparation go five-minute attempt winning score something can go wrong happens seems fiercest conflict competition Carrier man against machine Some items seen photos have mentioned may rec ommended cases chicken hopper gas tank Fox Carrier Special seems very particular comes fuel system Tank location design should supply constant head pres sure possible chicken hopper has worked best after dozens tank variations locations designs previous different model would rec ommend using some type 3 oz uniflow tank first before using complicated chicken hopper because MOi design doesnt restrict tank elevation opin ion cant buy tank better can make yourself find need custom fit tank make 008 010 brass 010 brass difficult bend youre satisfied commercial design resolder joints tubes Sta-Brite solder Gas tanks mounted bolts have tendency crack vibra tion tank should mounted rubber bands back side should cushioned using dots silicone sealer also protects finish Chances greatest fuel problem will tankbut stock carb Idle generally poor usually end up drink during low-speed flight Dont 110 Model Aviation Martin MO-i /Hazen continued page 45 Eagle II New 60 said appeal pattern V Scele Servo Big brother Logictrols SM fliers because high output durability servo new XM Servo has heavy duty gear Available side rear exhaust versions train six pounds thrust transit time 3 Weighs 17 oL has unusually large connecting seconds weighs 2oz Price $4995 Logic- rod rod bearings $12500 Fox Manufec trol International Corp. 3300 Stovall St Ir- turing Co 5305 Towson Aye, Fort Smith ving TX 75061 AR 72901 4 Replacement Iron Shoe Top Flite sealing iron shoe damaged worn now can replaced buying new iron Re moval 4 screws iron permits easy replace ment new shoe $495 Top Flite Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639 take chance Replace HP 40 better yet Perry carb use Perry made K&B 40 aluminum bushing necessary fit engine bushing available market has made Another modi fication Perry carb longer throttle arm increase throttle movement handle exhaust extension increased performance Performance increased decreased extension does keep lot oil off exposed bellcrank Also extension heat exhaust breaks rubber bands hold tank Flying After engine break-in period pre-flight check have handle hand swing handle left bringing leadouts fully forward Increase throttle full locking leadouts place signal release Climb should gradual engine hesitation MOl grooves well Magician through fast laps After seventh lap decrease throttle slowly leadouts trip plane will climb 3 5 due angle changes lines use type bellcrank shown use J Roberts bellcrank plane will lose attitude Low-speed flight can described smooth predictable Its very easy handle large wing nose-high attitude can achieved landing ap proach should gradual using throttle control altitude wfien mousetrap hook snags line stays snagged would like say design MOl ultimate Profile Carrier plane have build way impossible Ill just say try possibly using own ideas improve would glad hear improvements answer questions MOl truly natural Id like finish passing some observations Profile event though Im relatively new carrier flier geographically isolated intense carrier activity Ive able form some valid opinions few brief random thoughts An effort has made make Profile Carrier beginners event beginners skill ability underestimated Profile Carrier beginners event good place begin Beginners look up experienced fliers few words praise sincere interest equipment will encourage beginner other single factor Finally people fly Carrier greatest Get know 1/2A Pylon/Scidmore continued page 56 requirement has triple function First tends equalize drag associated fuselage Second tends produce aircraft bears some semblance real racing airplanes Third provides suffi cient fuselage area accommodate usual receiver servos battery packs having buy ultraminiature expensive components use canopies cheeks etc 4 height 2 width allowed provided extensions basic body minimum base width inch would enlarge width 2 minimum allow use larger servos side side minimal fuselage would increase frontal area about 2 3% 7 minimum weight requirement kept 20 ounces felt reducing weight limit would have detrimen tal effects would reduce induced drag increasing speed kinetic energy requiring quicker reaction time both pilot spectator event emergency would encourage use expensive ultraminiature compo nents well weaker constructiona detriment safety 8 Bearing mind racers races associated large clubs metropolitan areas number person nel required race kept minimum minimum crew would con sist judge pylon manning start-finish line minimize confusion simplest procedure cuts announce con clusion race individual makes cut gets point two cuts scores zero First second third place awarded pilots scoring no cuts Any scheme allows flier make up cut pylon flying another lap implies April1979 111
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 44, 45, 110, 111
-1 wasbt Co irst allmeta three ai floats Jus -6460 c rations 1 servation red th ideal Phntnnrnnh hv RAnA MiII scale subject packed potential build MO-i Wing Construction wing large designed minimum drag used symmetrical airfoil instead flat-bot tomed wing because high-lift wing also high-drag wing reduce drag wing thickness tip half center section begin construction cut out ribs trailing edge sections Lay TE pieces over plans making sure spliced areas fit closely Apply tape over splice turn over fill joint glue wipe off excess Make eading edge Before gluing together draw center line down full length section front back lines used reference positioning ribs forming leading edge Now glue LE sections together epoxy add short ieces splices Mark position rib LE saw cuts ribs Draw center line down side rib Assemble LE TE ribs making sure center lines ribs LE lined up Glue together add pars mating surfaces spars tip beveled Carefully sand leading edge shape using center line reference Sheet area between LE spars Add sheeting bottom center section Make bellcrank platform position under side wing Trace around cut out section sheeting platform epoxied place after has drilled slotted inverted bellcrank bellcrank mounted socket head bolts blind nuts Before adding top sheeting secure blind nuts cant pushed out Sheet top center section add cap strips wing tips two ounces tip weight Sand wing thoroughly Fuselage fuselage made balsa width tapers hook must mounted through hardwood insert used l rass bushing motor mounts spaced Fox Carrier Special Out box Fox will give 2325 second highspeed times choose use installation rearexhaust FoxCarrierSpecialdetails linkage obvlousto Carrier peopie Achicken-hoppertankappears pictures Tom recommends first using some 3-oz unifiow tank since tank height restricted piane Tank location design should supply constant head pressure possible Right Topview ciarifiesthe chicken-hopper set-up Tom uses Perrycarbfrom K&B 40 though bushing hadto made Rear exhaust performance keeps gop off exposed belicrank heat off rubber bands April 1979 43 1924 Martin all-metal M1on gearorfiosts used bythe Navyforobservation/spottlng two seeing carrier operations probably venerable Langley 1980s Don Gerber Charles Reeves proved ideal model Carrier Left Tom Hazen histhoroughly refined MO-i about effective profile type discriminating pilot could wish popular Supertigre mounts will have spaced 1 landing gear shown has proven indestructableEach piece two-piece gear extends through fuselage nylon mounts opposite other use mounting bolts common After final assembly form piece 1/16 music wire fit between two gear just under fuselage running down gear about solder plastic racing wheels available Glenn Lee Epoxy tail skid place reinforce nylon tape Tail The tail section made a lot wood sanded away shaping airfoil extra thickness hinge line helps prevent cracking around nylon hinges use lighter Supertigre engine make tail light may necessary mount Supertigre farther forward balance Finish Make sure wing fits fuselage remove wing covered using two pieces MonoKote Navy insignias made red white blue Trim MonoKote Again place wing fuselage trace around gluing areas Remove wing carefully cut away MonoKote ide lines Epoxy wing fuselage tail assembly Make fillets extra strength Fill wood brain nicks talcum powder Aero Gloss clear sand well apply coat Hobbypoxy clear favorite military color coats Trim rudder red white blue Hobbypoxy scheme real plane gray 44 Model Aviation moveabie leadout installation seen outside left inside Tom devotes considerable copy its function mechanics ambitious caption wouid too genersi However details eioauentiv clear excaiient nhotographs extendabiecarrier hook forsnagging thedeck iines shown up position ieft extended position Au iinkages used aircraft must simple troubiefree hours preparation may needed bench prior 5-minute attempt win fiercest competition between man machine saysTom neatness 3-iine belicrank refiect metlcuious attention detaii lnstaiiation recessed fuselage cutout Spanwise pushrod atfrontend can picked up photosof moveabie ieadoutguide An incidentai finepoint use liquid silicone rubber under fuel tank reduce fuel foaming 1/2 SO LEAGNO EDGE II /2 1/2 I/U BALSA GGTL NEIII /4 50 SPARvTORI RE EASEGATUNEREINT PLATFORI,LLCRANR BELUCRANG kVERTED/4 SD r A3 SD IN IRI 1/2 BALSA ISA AREACL DYRERN B BALSA/IB /4 1R3 I/IA GREET DAT FOB B3 RI23 I/IN BEJTIC WIRE 1/2 3/B MAPLE MATOR MAUNTS 11/2 RACING WREELS LDADOUT DETAIL AID BRASS STI/B PLY SLIDE ID BRASS SIDE CATCR I/B RED RELEASE PIN GUIDE SUPPORT 2 REaD 4 yEW AB BRASS TABE REPN4 LEAGOUT ADDEMBED o 051 TED FDB CLARTY BA RN EiIL015 MUSIC W1RE S I/B PLY SLOTTE MOUNT B NTBERFECT LEADOUT GUIDES 3 REaD1/4 SREETR B LEADODI ADDEABLT 11DB DESIGNED DRAWN BR TOM RAZEN INKED BY DAUE RAGIGY FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SEE PAGE 120 fuselage gray wing stab bottoms wing stab tops yellow red white blue rudder Leadouts I think would safe say moveable leadouts common advantage being increased line tension during low-speed flight lead outs have two big advantages First 100% accessibility second engine can remain idling until pilot reaches handle 116 53 0 3 Glenn L Martin MO-i Engine 350-hpCurtissD12 Speed 105 mph Climbinlamin 4700ft Service Ceiling 10000 ft Although building instructions long detailed moveable leadouts chanically simple easy build Begin construction sawing out traveling slide slotted mount Use straight edge #11 Xacto blade cut slot Drill three s down center slide leadout wires Insert Perfect brand leadout guides through slot followed slide leading edges piece flush drill through both release pin 5/16 front Glue rass bushing piece Make sure slide works smoothly Dis assemble paint wood surfaces Use scissors cut out 0 10 brass slide catch Glue inboard side slide over three leadout holes redrill holes through brass Again insert Perfect leadout guides through slot followed slide Gap two pieces slightly required file slot everything moves absolutely no binds Now solder three guides brass slide catch Trim off portion leadout guides extends past solder joint remove burrs rear slotted mount glue bolt shown solder 015 spring wire Hold slide rear position bend wire catch slide Cut inued page 110 April 1979 45 Rear-quarter view showing configuration areas eloquent proof MO-is suitability looks just like big boys real magnesium pan metal wing can write John Newton 2154 Los Padres Drive Rowland Heights CA 91748 Price around $104 semi-finished kit Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 wide groove underside inboard wing tip accept slotted mount epoxy place Attach leadout cables eleva tor push-rod throttle linkage release pin bellcrank 1/16 music wire release pin attached bellcrank product review product review product review product review product review product review Prairie Bird 16-in span rubber-powered model designed meet popular Embryo En durance contest rules Plastic prop wheels nylon thrust bearing tissue full-size plans $395 Peck-Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 product review prodqct review product review product review product review product review through 1 / 16 hole shown plans extends through s tube guide slide slotted mount Trim release pin appwximately 10% throttle pin releases slide Now file tip release pin point guarantee smooth action release pin must extend least t slotted mount leadouts arent accidently tripped takeoff s guide tube supported two small pieces ood glued wing through sheeting release pin must bind tube throttle full position leadouts locked forward epoxy 0 10 brass tab slotted mount bend 90 degrees touch slide tab enables line up lock slide place youre handle moveable leadouts just de scribed shown plans vary slightly photos photos show extra lock rear little different slide catch extra lock experi menting different line sweeps results sweep better handling characteristics Now its time add other little hardware items such pushrod guide throttle guide removeable hook hook re lease stop gas tank Most items self-explanatory real secret make simple trouble-free Almost linkage problems can should solved bench Hours hours preparation go five-minute attempt winning score something can go wrong happens seems fiercest conflict competition Carrier man against machine Some items seen photos have mentioned may rec ommended cases chicken hopper gas tank Fox Carrier Special seems very particular comes fuel system Tank location design should supply constant head pres sure possible chicken hopper has worked best after dozens tank variations locations designs previous different model would rec ommend using some type 3 oz uniflow tank first before using complicated chicken hopper because MOi design doesnt restrict tank elevation opin ion cant buy tank better can make yourself find need custom fit tank make 008 010 brass 010 brass difficult bend youre satisfied commercial design resolder joints tubes Sta-Brite solder Gas tanks mounted bolts have tendency crack vibra tion tank should mounted rubber bands back side should cushioned using dots silicone sealer also protects finish Chances greatest fuel problem will tankbut stock carb Idle generally poor usually end up drink during low-speed flight Dont 110 Model Aviation Martin MO-i /Hazen continued page 45 Eagle II New 60 said appeal pattern V Scele Servo Big brother Logictrols SM fliers because high output durability servo new XM Servo has heavy duty gear Available side rear exhaust versions train six pounds thrust transit time 3 Weighs 17 oL has unusually large connecting seconds weighs 2oz Price $4995 Logic- rod rod bearings $12500 Fox Manufec trol International Corp. 3300 Stovall St Ir- turing Co 5305 Towson Aye, Fort Smith ving TX 75061 AR 72901 4 Replacement Iron Shoe Top Flite sealing iron shoe damaged worn now can replaced buying new iron Re moval 4 screws iron permits easy replace ment new shoe $495 Top Flite Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639 take chance Replace HP 40 better yet Perry carb use Perry made K&B 40 aluminum bushing necessary fit engine bushing available market has made Another modi fication Perry carb longer throttle arm increase throttle movement handle exhaust extension increased performance Performance increased decreased extension does keep lot oil off exposed bellcrank Also extension heat exhaust breaks rubber bands hold tank Flying After engine break-in period pre-flight check have handle hand swing handle left bringing leadouts fully forward Increase throttle full locking leadouts place signal release Climb should gradual engine hesitation MOl grooves well Magician through fast laps After seventh lap decrease throttle slowly leadouts trip plane will climb 3 5 due angle changes lines use type bellcrank shown use J Roberts bellcrank plane will lose attitude Low-speed flight can described smooth predictable Its very easy handle large wing nose-high attitude can achieved landing ap proach should gradual using throttle control altitude wfien mousetrap hook snags line stays snagged would like say design MOl ultimate Profile Carrier plane have build way impossible Ill just say try possibly using own ideas improve would glad hear improvements answer questions MOl truly natural Id like finish passing some observations Profile event though Im relatively new carrier flier geographically isolated intense carrier activity Ive able form some valid opinions few brief random thoughts An effort has made make Profile Carrier beginners event beginners skill ability underestimated Profile Carrier beginners event good place begin Beginners look up experienced fliers few words praise sincere interest equipment will encourage beginner other single factor Finally people fly Carrier greatest Get know 1/2A Pylon/Scidmore continued page 56 requirement has triple function First tends equalize drag associated fuselage Second tends produce aircraft bears some semblance real racing airplanes Third provides suffi cient fuselage area accommodate usual receiver servos battery packs having buy ultraminiature expensive components use canopies cheeks etc 4 height 2 width allowed provided extensions basic body minimum base width inch would enlarge width 2 minimum allow use larger servos side side minimal fuselage would increase frontal area about 2 3% 7 minimum weight requirement kept 20 ounces felt reducing weight limit would have detrimen tal effects would reduce induced drag increasing speed kinetic energy requiring quicker reaction time both pilot spectator event emergency would encourage use expensive ultraminiature compo nents well weaker constructiona detriment safety 8 Bearing mind racers races associated large clubs metropolitan areas number person nel required race kept minimum minimum crew would con sist judge pylon manning start-finish line minimize confusion simplest procedure cuts announce con clusion race individual makes cut gets point two cuts scores zero First second third place awarded pilots scoring no cuts Any scheme allows flier make up cut pylon flying another lap implies April1979 111
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 44, 45, 110, 111
-1 wasbt Co irst allmeta three ai floats Jus -6460 c rations 1 servation red th ideal Phntnnrnnh hv RAnA MiII scale subject packed potential build MO-i Wing Construction wing large designed minimum drag used symmetrical airfoil instead flat-bot tomed wing because high-lift wing also high-drag wing reduce drag wing thickness tip half center section begin construction cut out ribs trailing edge sections Lay TE pieces over plans making sure spliced areas fit closely Apply tape over splice turn over fill joint glue wipe off excess Make eading edge Before gluing together draw center line down full length section front back lines used reference positioning ribs forming leading edge Now glue LE sections together epoxy add short ieces splices Mark position rib LE saw cuts ribs Draw center line down side rib Assemble LE TE ribs making sure center lines ribs LE lined up Glue together add pars mating surfaces spars tip beveled Carefully sand leading edge shape using center line reference Sheet area between LE spars Add sheeting bottom center section Make bellcrank platform position under side wing Trace around cut out section sheeting platform epoxied place after has drilled slotted inverted bellcrank bellcrank mounted socket head bolts blind nuts Before adding top sheeting secure blind nuts cant pushed out Sheet top center section add cap strips wing tips two ounces tip weight Sand wing thoroughly Fuselage fuselage made balsa width tapers hook must mounted through hardwood insert used l rass bushing motor mounts spaced Fox Carrier Special Out box Fox will give 2325 second highspeed times choose use installation rearexhaust FoxCarrierSpecialdetails linkage obvlousto Carrier peopie Achicken-hoppertankappears pictures Tom recommends first using some 3-oz unifiow tank since tank height restricted piane Tank location design should supply constant head pressure possible Right Topview ciarifiesthe chicken-hopper set-up Tom uses Perrycarbfrom K&B 40 though bushing hadto made Rear exhaust performance keeps gop off exposed belicrank heat off rubber bands April 1979 43 1924 Martin all-metal M1on gearorfiosts used bythe Navyforobservation/spottlng two seeing carrier operations probably venerable Langley 1980s Don Gerber Charles Reeves proved ideal model Carrier Left Tom Hazen histhoroughly refined MO-i about effective profile type discriminating pilot could wish popular Supertigre mounts will have spaced 1 landing gear shown has proven indestructableEach piece two-piece gear extends through fuselage nylon mounts opposite other use mounting bolts common After final assembly form piece 1/16 music wire fit between two gear just under fuselage running down gear about solder plastic racing wheels available Glenn Lee Epoxy tail skid place reinforce nylon tape Tail The tail section made a lot wood sanded away shaping airfoil extra thickness hinge line helps prevent cracking around nylon hinges use lighter Supertigre engine make tail light may necessary mount Supertigre farther forward balance Finish Make sure wing fits fuselage remove wing covered using two pieces MonoKote Navy insignias made red white blue Trim MonoKote Again place wing fuselage trace around gluing areas Remove wing carefully cut away MonoKote ide lines Epoxy wing fuselage tail assembly Make fillets extra strength Fill wood brain nicks talcum powder Aero Gloss clear sand well apply coat Hobbypoxy clear favorite military color coats Trim rudder red white blue Hobbypoxy scheme real plane gray 44 Model Aviation moveabie leadout installation seen outside left inside Tom devotes considerable copy its function mechanics ambitious caption wouid too genersi However details eioauentiv clear excaiient nhotographs extendabiecarrier hook forsnagging thedeck iines shown up position ieft extended position Au iinkages used aircraft must simple troubiefree hours preparation may needed bench prior 5-minute attempt win fiercest competition between man machine saysTom neatness 3-iine belicrank refiect metlcuious attention detaii lnstaiiation recessed fuselage cutout Spanwise pushrod atfrontend can picked up photosof moveabie ieadoutguide An incidentai finepoint use liquid silicone rubber under fuel tank reduce fuel foaming 1/2 SO LEAGNO EDGE II /2 1/2 I/U BALSA GGTL NEIII /4 50 SPARvTORI RE EASEGATUNEREINT PLATFORI,LLCRANR BELUCRANG kVERTED/4 SD r A3 SD IN IRI 1/2 BALSA ISA AREACL DYRERN B BALSA/IB /4 1R3 I/IA GREET DAT FOB B3 RI23 I/IN BEJTIC WIRE 1/2 3/B MAPLE MATOR MAUNTS 11/2 RACING WREELS LDADOUT DETAIL AID BRASS STI/B PLY SLIDE ID BRASS SIDE CATCR I/B RED RELEASE PIN GUIDE SUPPORT 2 REaD 4 yEW AB BRASS TABE REPN4 LEAGOUT ADDEMBED o 051 TED FDB CLARTY BA RN EiIL015 MUSIC W1RE S I/B PLY SLOTTE MOUNT B NTBERFECT LEADOUT GUIDES 3 REaD1/4 SREETR B LEADODI ADDEABLT 11DB DESIGNED DRAWN BR TOM RAZEN INKED BY DAUE RAGIGY FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SEE PAGE 120 fuselage gray wing stab bottoms wing stab tops yellow red white blue rudder Leadouts I think would safe say moveable leadouts common advantage being increased line tension during low-speed flight lead outs have two big advantages First 100% accessibility second engine can remain idling until pilot reaches handle 116 53 0 3 Glenn L Martin MO-i Engine 350-hpCurtissD12 Speed 105 mph Climbinlamin 4700ft Service Ceiling 10000 ft Although building instructions long detailed moveable leadouts chanically simple easy build Begin construction sawing out traveling slide slotted mount Use straight edge #11 Xacto blade cut slot Drill three s down center slide leadout wires Insert Perfect brand leadout guides through slot followed slide leading edges piece flush drill through both release pin 5/16 front Glue rass bushing piece Make sure slide works smoothly Dis assemble paint wood surfaces Use scissors cut out 0 10 brass slide catch Glue inboard side slide over three leadout holes redrill holes through brass Again insert Perfect leadout guides through slot followed slide Gap two pieces slightly required file slot everything moves absolutely no binds Now solder three guides brass slide catch Trim off portion leadout guides extends past solder joint remove burrs rear slotted mount glue bolt shown solder 015 spring wire Hold slide rear position bend wire catch slide Cut inued page 110 April 1979 45 Rear-quarter view showing configuration areas eloquent proof MO-is suitability looks just like big boys real magnesium pan metal wing can write John Newton 2154 Los Padres Drive Rowland Heights CA 91748 Price around $104 semi-finished kit Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 wide groove underside inboard wing tip accept slotted mount epoxy place Attach leadout cables eleva tor push-rod throttle linkage release pin bellcrank 1/16 music wire release pin attached bellcrank product review product review product review product review product review product review Prairie Bird 16-in span rubber-powered model designed meet popular Embryo En durance contest rules Plastic prop wheels nylon thrust bearing tissue full-size plans $395 Peck-Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 product review prodqct review product review product review product review product review through 1 / 16 hole shown plans extends through s tube guide slide slotted mount Trim release pin appwximately 10% throttle pin releases slide Now file tip release pin point guarantee smooth action release pin must extend least t slotted mount leadouts arent accidently tripped takeoff s guide tube supported two small pieces ood glued wing through sheeting release pin must bind tube throttle full position leadouts locked forward epoxy 0 10 brass tab slotted mount bend 90 degrees touch slide tab enables line up lock slide place youre handle moveable leadouts just de scribed shown plans vary slightly photos photos show extra lock rear little different slide catch extra lock experi menting different line sweeps results sweep better handling characteristics Now its time add other little hardware items such pushrod guide throttle guide removeable hook hook re lease stop gas tank Most items self-explanatory real secret make simple trouble-free Almost linkage problems can should solved bench Hours hours preparation go five-minute attempt winning score something can go wrong happens seems fiercest conflict competition Carrier man against machine Some items seen photos have mentioned may rec ommended cases chicken hopper gas tank Fox Carrier Special seems very particular comes fuel system Tank location design should supply constant head pres sure possible chicken hopper has worked best after dozens tank variations locations designs previous different model would rec ommend using some type 3 oz uniflow tank first before using complicated chicken hopper because MOi design doesnt restrict tank elevation opin ion cant buy tank better can make yourself find need custom fit tank make 008 010 brass 010 brass difficult bend youre satisfied commercial design resolder joints tubes Sta-Brite solder Gas tanks mounted bolts have tendency crack vibra tion tank should mounted rubber bands back side should cushioned using dots silicone sealer also protects finish Chances greatest fuel problem will tankbut stock carb Idle generally poor usually end up drink during low-speed flight Dont 110 Model Aviation Martin MO-i /Hazen continued page 45 Eagle II New 60 said appeal pattern V Scele Servo Big brother Logictrols SM fliers because high output durability servo new XM Servo has heavy duty gear Available side rear exhaust versions train six pounds thrust transit time 3 Weighs 17 oL has unusually large connecting seconds weighs 2oz Price $4995 Logic- rod rod bearings $12500 Fox Manufec trol International Corp. 3300 Stovall St Ir- turing Co 5305 Towson Aye, Fort Smith ving TX 75061 AR 72901 4 Replacement Iron Shoe Top Flite sealing iron shoe damaged worn now can replaced buying new iron Re moval 4 screws iron permits easy replace ment new shoe $495 Top Flite Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639 take chance Replace HP 40 better yet Perry carb use Perry made K&B 40 aluminum bushing necessary fit engine bushing available market has made Another modi fication Perry carb longer throttle arm increase throttle movement handle exhaust extension increased performance Performance increased decreased extension does keep lot oil off exposed bellcrank Also extension heat exhaust breaks rubber bands hold tank Flying After engine break-in period pre-flight check have handle hand swing handle left bringing leadouts fully forward Increase throttle full locking leadouts place signal release Climb should gradual engine hesitation MOl grooves well Magician through fast laps After seventh lap decrease throttle slowly leadouts trip plane will climb 3 5 due angle changes lines use type bellcrank shown use J Roberts bellcrank plane will lose attitude Low-speed flight can described smooth predictable Its very easy handle large wing nose-high attitude can achieved landing ap proach should gradual using throttle control altitude wfien mousetrap hook snags line stays snagged would like say design MOl ultimate Profile Carrier plane have build way impossible Ill just say try possibly using own ideas improve would glad hear improvements answer questions MOl truly natural Id like finish passing some observations Profile event though Im relatively new carrier flier geographically isolated intense carrier activity Ive able form some valid opinions few brief random thoughts An effort has made make Profile Carrier beginners event beginners skill ability underestimated Profile Carrier beginners event good place begin Beginners look up experienced fliers few words praise sincere interest equipment will encourage beginner other single factor Finally people fly Carrier greatest Get know 1/2A Pylon/Scidmore continued page 56 requirement has triple function First tends equalize drag associated fuselage Second tends produce aircraft bears some semblance real racing airplanes Third provides suffi cient fuselage area accommodate usual receiver servos battery packs having buy ultraminiature expensive components use canopies cheeks etc 4 height 2 width allowed provided extensions basic body minimum base width inch would enlarge width 2 minimum allow use larger servos side side minimal fuselage would increase frontal area about 2 3% 7 minimum weight requirement kept 20 ounces felt reducing weight limit would have detrimen tal effects would reduce induced drag increasing speed kinetic energy requiring quicker reaction time both pilot spectator event emergency would encourage use expensive ultraminiature compo nents well weaker constructiona detriment safety 8 Bearing mind racers races associated large clubs metropolitan areas number person nel required race kept minimum minimum crew would con sist judge pylon manning start-finish line minimize confusion simplest procedure cuts announce con clusion race individual makes cut gets point two cuts scores zero First second third place awarded pilots scoring no cuts Any scheme allows flier make up cut pylon flying another lap implies April1979 111
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 44, 45, 110, 111
-1 wasbt Co irst allmeta three ai floats Jus -6460 c rations 1 servation red th ideal Phntnnrnnh hv RAnA MiII scale subject packed potential build MO-i Wing Construction wing large designed minimum drag used symmetrical airfoil instead flat-bot tomed wing because high-lift wing also high-drag wing reduce drag wing thickness tip half center section begin construction cut out ribs trailing edge sections Lay TE pieces over plans making sure spliced areas fit closely Apply tape over splice turn over fill joint glue wipe off excess Make eading edge Before gluing together draw center line down full length section front back lines used reference positioning ribs forming leading edge Now glue LE sections together epoxy add short ieces splices Mark position rib LE saw cuts ribs Draw center line down side rib Assemble LE TE ribs making sure center lines ribs LE lined up Glue together add pars mating surfaces spars tip beveled Carefully sand leading edge shape using center line reference Sheet area between LE spars Add sheeting bottom center section Make bellcrank platform position under side wing Trace around cut out section sheeting platform epoxied place after has drilled slotted inverted bellcrank bellcrank mounted socket head bolts blind nuts Before adding top sheeting secure blind nuts cant pushed out Sheet top center section add cap strips wing tips two ounces tip weight Sand wing thoroughly Fuselage fuselage made balsa width tapers hook must mounted through hardwood insert used l rass bushing motor mounts spaced Fox Carrier Special Out box Fox will give 2325 second highspeed times choose use installation rearexhaust FoxCarrierSpecialdetails linkage obvlousto Carrier peopie Achicken-hoppertankappears pictures Tom recommends first using some 3-oz unifiow tank since tank height restricted piane Tank location design should supply constant head pressure possible Right Topview ciarifiesthe chicken-hopper set-up Tom uses Perrycarbfrom K&B 40 though bushing hadto made Rear exhaust performance keeps gop off exposed belicrank heat off rubber bands April 1979 43 1924 Martin all-metal M1on gearorfiosts used bythe Navyforobservation/spottlng two seeing carrier operations probably venerable Langley 1980s Don Gerber Charles Reeves proved ideal model Carrier Left Tom Hazen histhoroughly refined MO-i about effective profile type discriminating pilot could wish popular Supertigre mounts will have spaced 1 landing gear shown has proven indestructableEach piece two-piece gear extends through fuselage nylon mounts opposite other use mounting bolts common After final assembly form piece 1/16 music wire fit between two gear just under fuselage running down gear about solder plastic racing wheels available Glenn Lee Epoxy tail skid place reinforce nylon tape Tail The tail section made a lot wood sanded away shaping airfoil extra thickness hinge line helps prevent cracking around nylon hinges use lighter Supertigre engine make tail light may necessary mount Supertigre farther forward balance Finish Make sure wing fits fuselage remove wing covered using two pieces MonoKote Navy insignias made red white blue Trim MonoKote Again place wing fuselage trace around gluing areas Remove wing carefully cut away MonoKote ide lines Epoxy wing fuselage tail assembly Make fillets extra strength Fill wood brain nicks talcum powder Aero Gloss clear sand well apply coat Hobbypoxy clear favorite military color coats Trim rudder red white blue Hobbypoxy scheme real plane gray 44 Model Aviation moveabie leadout installation seen outside left inside Tom devotes considerable copy its function mechanics ambitious caption wouid too genersi However details eioauentiv clear excaiient nhotographs extendabiecarrier hook forsnagging thedeck iines shown up position ieft extended position Au iinkages used aircraft must simple troubiefree hours preparation may needed bench prior 5-minute attempt win fiercest competition between man machine saysTom neatness 3-iine belicrank refiect metlcuious attention detaii lnstaiiation recessed fuselage cutout Spanwise pushrod atfrontend can picked up photosof moveabie ieadoutguide An incidentai finepoint use liquid silicone rubber under fuel tank reduce fuel foaming 1/2 SO LEAGNO EDGE II /2 1/2 I/U BALSA GGTL NEIII /4 50 SPARvTORI RE EASEGATUNEREINT PLATFORI,LLCRANR BELUCRANG kVERTED/4 SD r A3 SD IN IRI 1/2 BALSA ISA AREACL DYRERN B BALSA/IB /4 1R3 I/IA GREET DAT FOB B3 RI23 I/IN BEJTIC WIRE 1/2 3/B MAPLE MATOR MAUNTS 11/2 RACING WREELS LDADOUT DETAIL AID BRASS STI/B PLY SLIDE ID BRASS SIDE CATCR I/B RED RELEASE PIN GUIDE SUPPORT 2 REaD 4 yEW AB BRASS TABE REPN4 LEAGOUT ADDEMBED o 051 TED FDB CLARTY BA RN EiIL015 MUSIC W1RE S I/B PLY SLOTTE MOUNT B NTBERFECT LEADOUT GUIDES 3 REaD1/4 SREETR B LEADODI ADDEABLT 11DB DESIGNED DRAWN BR TOM RAZEN INKED BY DAUE RAGIGY FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE . SEE PAGE 120 fuselage gray wing stab bottoms wing stab tops yellow red white blue rudder Leadouts I think would safe say moveable leadouts common advantage being increased line tension during low-speed flight lead outs have two big advantages First 100% accessibility second engine can remain idling until pilot reaches handle 116 53 0 3 Glenn L Martin MO-i Engine 350-hpCurtissD12 Speed 105 mph Climbinlamin 4700ft Service Ceiling 10000 ft Although building instructions long detailed moveable leadouts chanically simple easy build Begin construction sawing out traveling slide slotted mount Use straight edge #11 Xacto blade cut slot Drill three s down center slide leadout wires Insert Perfect brand leadout guides through slot followed slide leading edges piece flush drill through both release pin 5/16 front Glue rass bushing piece Make sure slide works smoothly Dis assemble paint wood surfaces Use scissors cut out 0 10 brass slide catch Glue inboard side slide over three leadout holes redrill holes through brass Again insert Perfect leadout guides through slot followed slide Gap two pieces slightly required file slot everything moves absolutely no binds Now solder three guides brass slide catch Trim off portion leadout guides extends past solder joint remove burrs rear slotted mount glue bolt shown solder 015 spring wire Hold slide rear position bend wire catch slide Cut inued page 110 April 1979 45 Rear-quarter view showing configuration areas eloquent proof MO-is suitability looks just like big boys real magnesium pan metal wing can write John Newton 2154 Los Padres Drive Rowland Heights CA 91748 Price around $104 semi-finished kit Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 wide groove underside inboard wing tip accept slotted mount epoxy place Attach leadout cables eleva tor push-rod throttle linkage release pin bellcrank 1/16 music wire release pin attached bellcrank product review product review product review product review product review product review Prairie Bird 16-in span rubber-powered model designed meet popular Embryo En durance contest rules Plastic prop wheels nylon thrust bearing tissue full-size plans $395 Peck-Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 product review prodqct review product review product review product review product review through 1 / 16 hole shown plans extends through s tube guide slide slotted mount Trim release pin appwximately 10% throttle pin releases slide Now file tip release pin point guarantee smooth action release pin must extend least t slotted mount leadouts arent accidently tripped takeoff s guide tube supported two small pieces ood glued wing through sheeting release pin must bind tube throttle full position leadouts locked forward epoxy 0 10 brass tab slotted mount bend 90 degrees touch slide tab enables line up lock slide place youre handle moveable leadouts just de scribed shown plans vary slightly photos photos show extra lock rear little different slide catch extra lock experi menting different line sweeps results sweep better handling characteristics Now its time add other little hardware items such pushrod guide throttle guide removeable hook hook re lease stop gas tank Most items self-explanatory real secret make simple trouble-free Almost linkage problems can should solved bench Hours hours preparation go five-minute attempt winning score something can go wrong happens seems fiercest conflict competition Carrier man against machine Some items seen photos have mentioned may rec ommended cases chicken hopper gas tank Fox Carrier Special seems very particular comes fuel system Tank location design should supply constant head pres sure possible chicken hopper has worked best after dozens tank variations locations designs previous different model would rec ommend using some type 3 oz uniflow tank first before using complicated chicken hopper because MOi design doesnt restrict tank elevation opin ion cant buy tank better can make yourself find need custom fit tank make 008 010 brass 010 brass difficult bend youre satisfied commercial design resolder joints tubes Sta-Brite solder Gas tanks mounted bolts have tendency crack vibra tion tank should mounted rubber bands back side should cushioned using dots silicone sealer also protects finish Chances greatest fuel problem will tankbut stock carb Idle generally poor usually end up drink during low-speed flight Dont 110 Model Aviation Martin MO-i /Hazen continued page 45 Eagle II New 60 said appeal pattern V Scele Servo Big brother Logictrols SM fliers because high output durability servo new XM Servo has heavy duty gear Available side rear exhaust versions train six pounds thrust transit time 3 Weighs 17 oL has unusually large connecting seconds weighs 2oz Price $4995 Logic- rod rod bearings $12500 Fox Manufec trol International Corp. 3300 Stovall St Ir- turing Co 5305 Towson Aye, Fort Smith ving TX 75061 AR 72901 4 Replacement Iron Shoe Top Flite sealing iron shoe damaged worn now can replaced buying new iron Re moval 4 screws iron permits easy replace ment new shoe $495 Top Flite Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639 take chance Replace HP 40 better yet Perry carb use Perry made K&B 40 aluminum bushing necessary fit engine bushing available market has made Another modi fication Perry carb longer throttle arm increase throttle movement handle exhaust extension increased performance Performance increased decreased extension does keep lot oil off exposed bellcrank Also extension heat exhaust breaks rubber bands hold tank Flying After engine break-in period pre-flight check have handle hand swing handle left bringing leadouts fully forward Increase throttle full locking leadouts place signal release Climb should gradual engine hesitation MOl grooves well Magician through fast laps After seventh lap decrease throttle slowly leadouts trip plane will climb 3 5 due angle changes lines use type bellcrank shown use J Roberts bellcrank plane will lose attitude Low-speed flight can described smooth predictable Its very easy handle large wing nose-high attitude can achieved landing ap proach should gradual using throttle control altitude wfien mousetrap hook snags line stays snagged would like say design MOl ultimate Profile Carrier plane have build way impossible Ill just say try possibly using own ideas improve would glad hear improvements answer questions MOl truly natural Id like finish passing some observations Profile event though Im relatively new carrier flier geographically isolated intense carrier activity Ive able form some valid opinions few brief random thoughts An effort has made make Profile Carrier beginners event beginners skill ability underestimated Profile Carrier beginners event good place begin Beginners look up experienced fliers few words praise sincere interest equipment will encourage beginner other single factor Finally people fly Carrier greatest Get know 1/2A Pylon/Scidmore continued page 56 requirement has triple function First tends equalize drag associated fuselage Second tends produce aircraft bears some semblance real racing airplanes Third provides suffi cient fuselage area accommodate usual receiver servos battery packs having buy ultraminiature expensive components use canopies cheeks etc 4 height 2 width allowed provided extensions basic body minimum base width inch would enlarge width 2 minimum allow use larger servos side side minimal fuselage would increase frontal area about 2 3% 7 minimum weight requirement kept 20 ounces felt reducing weight limit would have detrimen tal effects would reduce induced drag increasing speed kinetic energy requiring quicker reaction time both pilot spectator event emergency would encourage use expensive ultraminiature compo nents well weaker constructiona detriment safety 8 Bearing mind racers races associated large clubs metropolitan areas number person nel required race kept minimum minimum crew would con sist judge pylon manning start-finish line minimize confusion simplest procedure cuts announce con clusion race individual makes cut gets point two cuts scores zero First second third place awarded pilots scoring no cuts Any scheme allows flier make up cut pylon flying another lap implies April1979 111