U Article Bob Dorn John Hunton Control Line club has found new way beat building blahs Modelers begin given design specs improvise within specified limits fly creations variety events results can surprisingly individual EModel Design Bob Dorn EPlan John Hunton CUSTOMIZED clones sounds like oxymoron makes lot sense Begin unified design concept ask modeler interpret own way Let Northern Virginia Control Line Club members Bob Dorn John Hunton tell idea worked group HUNTON Nova means new Clone means samemore less NovaClone concept provides modeler easy-to-build one-design airframe leaving room individuality innovation models flown number different events during flying season Control Line club sunk lethargy new format revitalized attracting new members bringing people meetings record numbers members excited Almost everyone building Clone no two alike Fellow NVCL Club member Bob Dorn originated concept Club president Ron McNally supportive idea met enthusiasm membership Dick Hauser committed himself preparing cutting out dozen kits complete band-sawn ribs bellcrank pushrod elevator horn went like hotcakes next meeting $10 apiece Despite low price club netted profit $150 per kit used prizes DORN members used kits simply used own materials September 1991 61 Vince Mankowaki placed canopy well forward fuselage creates circular pro peller slipstream helps keep nose pointed outside circle during launch Now real work begins Bob Dorn advises Bob used D-tube option wing also added plywood plate reinforcement vulnerable area just behind wing pre vent breaks hard landing Note 1/~ plywood fin Doug Inotns ivsu military version blue yellow large stars placed second Appearance Doug won Endurance event fantastic time over six minutes mandatory two ounces fuel old Fox 36 its baked-on-brown head ran overlean flight tweaked designwithin prescribed limitsto suit personal building styles example installed D-tubes wings adjusted dimensions shapes within limits strengthened stress points rascal used geodesics hollow fuselage save weight wonder Doug Knoth built-up variant highly competitive now has foam version under construction HUNTON The bottom-line objectives have good close competitive fun model thats easy build flies well doesnt cost much Theres variety events once-a-month schedule isnt too demanding novice gives experienced builders chance revive dormant flying skills Points accumulated during season participation well performance rewarded champion will determined end year based upon following point distribution first placetO points second placeseven points third placefive points participationthree points Events include Craftsmanship Appearance Proto Speed Endurance Beginning Stunt Slow Rat Race Slow Combat events conducted accordance AMA rules Note riskier events scheduled later year General requirements model follows Elevator18 x 2-in maximum no minimum Stabilizer18 x 2-in maximum no minimum Wing tipslO25 62 Model Aviation Bob Dorn used laminated wing tips iead-outs emerging straight center accurate alIgnment Dorn introduced NpvaClone concept NVCL Club Scott Richien superb builder sub scribes axiom No model shall fin ished before its time Though wasnt ready Appearance event plane placed well flyIng Take look nice detailing permitted within rules John Huntons geodesic framework saysa weigni nis taired nose spinner seemed help Speed events 12 x 6 prop intake restrictor gave him edgeand second-place finishin Endurance Hunton placed first Craftsmanship Appearance Dick Hausers Clone won Proto Speed event using 08 36 Dick took time some prop testing found 9 x 8 turned faster standard 9 x 6 Another Hunton touch bury pushrod inside hollow fuselage Dick Minor used siikspan covering save weight also instaiied optional landing gear x 3-in maximum no minimum Wing structure36 x 10-in maximum minimum Wing thicknessi 75-in minimum no maximum Rudder fin 2 high x 3 long minimum no maximum Canopyi high minimum no maximum Fuselageminimum 24-in propeller backplate no maximum Nose momentS backplate wing leading edge no maximum Fixed flap 1 wide root 14 wide tip optional structure may strengthened Changes may made long model retains its profile configuration dimensions specified canopy may positioned anywhere along fuselage landing gear required although skid allowed muffler protection Power can plain-bearing production engine baffle-type piston Maximum engine displacement 36 cu Mufflers required Pressure-type fuel systems permitted intent use same model engine events DORN Now build Nova Clone Ill start general discussion Building model can easy way its detailed plans course can make difficult adding D-tube wing leading edge geodesics greater strength whats best youre novice build model shown will fly just fine youre experienced express yourself within prescribed limits Clone may look better will probably fly same novices model object maximize fun learning same time Study plans figure up materials joint club effort cutting out basic shapes band saw would worthwhile Marshal tools grab adhesives before grab lets get started Wing Two construction methods shown plans D-tube half-rib D-tube provides greater torsional strength lighter covering materials such Al Jones also covered model silkspan first days flyingProto Speed Endurancedid good Job breaking Joness brand-new Fox 36 engine silkspan half-rib will work fine stronger covering materials such MonoKote Choose system start cutting wood purists airfoil 10-in-long modified NACA 0018 high point squished 25% chord position wing can built accurately blocking up parts over flat building board Lay plan board Cover waxed paper prevent prematurely covering wing plans Pin down trailing edge sheet glue full-length ribs CyA cyanoacrylate glue Using -in approximately scraps support jack up bottom spar fit bottom rib slots Push top spar place Glue rib-spar joints thin CyA Hold leading edge place gluing rib CyA Pin top trailing edge sheet place wick thin CyA under ribs wing subassembly complete open-framework option simply slip half-ribs adhere glue D-tubers see can get through getting fingers stuck better alignment install D-tube sheet wing still board Glue bottom sheet spar working center glue sheet ribs finally leading edge its too difficult mate leading edge wait until after youve taken wing off board Install top sheet similar manner holding leading edge masking tape Use thick CyA leading edge possible wing still down board point nice going Take up finish air Install wing tip parts including lead-out guide tubing inner tip Cut tips according September 1991 63 its amazing flow engines satisTy criteria established NovaClone events Fox 29 turns up often 358 ThIs belongs Vince Mankowskis model Note Mankoweki also used stock uniflow fuel tank own taste within maximumminimum guidelines Epoxy tip bracing tip weight forget go cover wing boy trouble used D-tube install cap strips rear ribs next step fabricate appropriate plates brackets belicrank support install lead-outs pushrod center section Dont mess around Fit parts accurately glue securely place Go back glue joints agaln triple-coat sure Use thick CyA baking soda thinner variety create fillets joints accessible Install bellcmank center section sheeting Reglue wing joints can access Let CyA flow keep fingers out Using coarse sanding block shape leading edge match profile plan Round off wellit should blunt sharp Fuselage No big deal Cut fuselage slab A-in balsa shouldnt too heavy Firm C-grain best Use materials indicated own sake everybody elses dont skimp Cut engine mount bearers hard rock maple engine mount doublers birch plywood Glue everything together epoxyno substitutes Weight assembly spent uranium bricks solid gold C-clamps Well okay already Skimp weights clamps like dont substitute anywhere else Look way Youre Control Line dont have invest radio gear right means can seriously consider getting some gold clamps might cheaper radio gear right RCers dont know what missing youve got flaunt few us older RCers have reverted some CL enjoying immensely Hunton Tail feathers Again no big deal Grab some sheet balsa cut out Customize economize optimize Thinking terms optimums good mod sport model like cut vertical stabilizer /32 birch ply So good sport Unlike merely mortal basic balsa material guaranteed crack split warp ding dong dent dipsy doodle break Hey ginimie break Try youll like No foolin Final assembly Slip completed still uncovered wing fuselage Center wing align horizontally vertically fuselage attach thin CyA Fill gaps fuselage/wing joint thin pieces balsa CyA place joint looks nice cleangreat Leave it can fillet joint insist sport model Use KISS principle Keep Simple Siror Senor Senorita case may No Control Liner stupid Lay horizontal stabilizer place align wing both front rear top bottom Adhere thin CyA Hinge elevator horizontal stab using hinges choice Cloth hinges ughugly go point Nylonand-pin hinges ughheavy can installed according manufacturers instructions recommend sewn hinges light strong easily replaceable/repairable fully functional cheap chose make balsa vertical stab glue thick CyA youre using birch ply V-stab install follows [117 3 RiBS TYPE SHAUiRROHUT TO HERE PAR TSR SRRH Sn-ruse wins roe ATUBE TTPE Rico OUR ii HPe B RIBS HSLH HUT SPAR SOTOOBS PULL lye Acer iy4 SrSiPS PROM SBARS TO rTUSj-Jv L-iROUS TtRAfi~U BRAHAST ~UAJO~IIorS-SUR PUSArHO I-I I-i K / ONE RESi SN RHOEL RITA ROOM POR iNDiHiOUBLiTO AeSiScRO ST BAB AAHEX PHS NOSinESS VIRHIRIA HOSTRALLiSE OR BALSO Using back X-Acto knife cut slot about deep fuselage Slip bottom corner V-stab notch work back forth rout groove wider deeper Slip V stab slot align its perfectly vertical glue thin CyA Now gingerbread Cut out canopy sand rounded shape install follows Put thin coat CyA bottom quickly gently accurately place canopy want Press down hard kick CyA Thats Cut out fixed flaps youre using Hold place thin strips masking tape Line up absolutely straightthey should canted up Continued page 168 uS rOBESH HA 5 HRISET0 --V PIRA 21 LEAHOURS SRNRR .iIRSReer 0 0 LL RLELHHASH4rf IVT -4- UiAISHLHj 0 PiABA PLAPI iAT7 0I 1 LI .IiAiURLE SLiHO HUTS 0 SB OUTOSE ROH AiRPOiL SiOiUA TiP BOA 64 Model AviationFull-Size Plans Available. Page 188 BRtRLH Br iUR BALSA HBBLS -r FBATh FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds offl Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro t time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates utter supplied adapts 50 Power supply requireds Guaranteed out perform rest Simply bestl TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 3219 CANYON LAKE DRIVE HOLLYWOOD u CA 213465 FEATHER CUT $13950 55tH THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H down Tack glue between tape strips remove tape run ample continuous flow CyA down joints Wipe off excess CyA Hooray Thats assembly Finishing Oh no real work has just begun can take long building longer Anyway aint nothin to Go over entire model sanding block fitted 100- 150-grit paper Continue sanding 200- 220-grit paper finally 400-grit Cover model fabric film silkspan finish dope polyurethane hearts content recommend Micafilm covering voids Aerogloss dope lightest finish lighter model better will fly Mount engine propeller tank horns hardware Balance model spar farther back may become unstable fact youre beginneror simply rustykeep center-of-gravity forward better balance Hying No secrets NovaClone generic typical its also relatively high performance wing design Combat lineage club has specified 60-ft 018 lines because some events flying Rat Race Combat just fooling around solo basis 015 lines will fine model will fly entire aerobatic pattern can wring out want Whats future individualized clones possibilities limitless Perhaps few years generic clones could flown multi-events Nats Judging could similar system use NVCL Club events Judge models craftsmanship/beauty appearance first day fly couple mild events next day finish racing Combat third day Wli blast Well just have wait see DORN Special update NVCL Clui NovaClone event May 1991 good turnout Craftsmanship Appearance judging AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski brought modela pleasat surprise Doug Knoth won Endurance event overlean 636 run brownbaked Fox 35 used two ounces 10%-nitro stock fuel John Hunton finish second 12 x 6 prop restricte venturi Dick Hauser won Proto Speed 1 05 35 turning 696 mph Vince Mankowski came second oaly 25 seconds slower Event results shown accompanying tables Scoring Beginning Stunt event NVCL NovaClone Club Champions based following maneuvers Starting & Launch within minute. unch & Level Flight two aps10 Wingover reverse10 Three Inside Loops10 Three Outside Loops10 Two Inside Square Loops10 Two Horizontal Eights10 Two Overhead Eights10 Approach & Landing0 Flight Pattern Points*0 *AII maneuvers successfully completed order Note minimum two laps flown tween maneuvers Final Standings Proto SpeedM Dick 1-lauser61 Vince Mankowski61 John Hunton61 Bob Kiimkiewicz Al Jones Doug Knoth EnduranceTIr Doug Knoth6 John Hunton6 Bob Kiimkiewicz4 Dick Hauser3 Al Jones2 Vince Mankowski0 Maybe its time club give thc generic clone concept try Protect Investment Transmitter Cases $1995 $300 s & h Uncut Foam cases etc 3353 S Main e 219 SLCUt84115 Utah res add sales tsx16 X 12 X 01/0 Allow 4 weeks deliveryHolds 2 Transmitters 168 Model Aviation CL Nova/Dorn Continued page 64 Made White Laminating Epoxy & Fiberglass ng Lightweight No Pin Holes tle e Construction dor OVER 500 ITEMS SEND 100 FOR CATALOG OUTSIDE USA 200
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 168
U Article Bob Dorn John Hunton Control Line club has found new way beat building blahs Modelers begin given design specs improvise within specified limits fly creations variety events results can surprisingly individual EModel Design Bob Dorn EPlan John Hunton CUSTOMIZED clones sounds like oxymoron makes lot sense Begin unified design concept ask modeler interpret own way Let Northern Virginia Control Line Club members Bob Dorn John Hunton tell idea worked group HUNTON Nova means new Clone means samemore less NovaClone concept provides modeler easy-to-build one-design airframe leaving room individuality innovation models flown number different events during flying season Control Line club sunk lethargy new format revitalized attracting new members bringing people meetings record numbers members excited Almost everyone building Clone no two alike Fellow NVCL Club member Bob Dorn originated concept Club president Ron McNally supportive idea met enthusiasm membership Dick Hauser committed himself preparing cutting out dozen kits complete band-sawn ribs bellcrank pushrod elevator horn went like hotcakes next meeting $10 apiece Despite low price club netted profit $150 per kit used prizes DORN members used kits simply used own materials September 1991 61 Vince Mankowaki placed canopy well forward fuselage creates circular pro peller slipstream helps keep nose pointed outside circle during launch Now real work begins Bob Dorn advises Bob used D-tube option wing also added plywood plate reinforcement vulnerable area just behind wing pre vent breaks hard landing Note 1/~ plywood fin Doug Inotns ivsu military version blue yellow large stars placed second Appearance Doug won Endurance event fantastic time over six minutes mandatory two ounces fuel old Fox 36 its baked-on-brown head ran overlean flight tweaked designwithin prescribed limitsto suit personal building styles example installed D-tubes wings adjusted dimensions shapes within limits strengthened stress points rascal used geodesics hollow fuselage save weight wonder Doug Knoth built-up variant highly competitive now has foam version under construction HUNTON The bottom-line objectives have good close competitive fun model thats easy build flies well doesnt cost much Theres variety events once-a-month schedule isnt too demanding novice gives experienced builders chance revive dormant flying skills Points accumulated during season participation well performance rewarded champion will determined end year based upon following point distribution first placetO points second placeseven points third placefive points participationthree points Events include Craftsmanship Appearance Proto Speed Endurance Beginning Stunt Slow Rat Race Slow Combat events conducted accordance AMA rules Note riskier events scheduled later year General requirements model follows Elevator18 x 2-in maximum no minimum Stabilizer18 x 2-in maximum no minimum Wing tipslO25 62 Model Aviation Bob Dorn used laminated wing tips iead-outs emerging straight center accurate alIgnment Dorn introduced NpvaClone concept NVCL Club Scott Richien superb builder sub scribes axiom No model shall fin ished before its time Though wasnt ready Appearance event plane placed well flyIng Take look nice detailing permitted within rules John Huntons geodesic framework saysa weigni nis taired nose spinner seemed help Speed events 12 x 6 prop intake restrictor gave him edgeand second-place finishin Endurance Hunton placed first Craftsmanship Appearance Dick Hausers Clone won Proto Speed event using 08 36 Dick took time some prop testing found 9 x 8 turned faster standard 9 x 6 Another Hunton touch bury pushrod inside hollow fuselage Dick Minor used siikspan covering save weight also instaiied optional landing gear x 3-in maximum no minimum Wing structure36 x 10-in maximum minimum Wing thicknessi 75-in minimum no maximum Rudder fin 2 high x 3 long minimum no maximum Canopyi high minimum no maximum Fuselageminimum 24-in propeller backplate no maximum Nose momentS backplate wing leading edge no maximum Fixed flap 1 wide root 14 wide tip optional structure may strengthened Changes may made long model retains its profile configuration dimensions specified canopy may positioned anywhere along fuselage landing gear required although skid allowed muffler protection Power can plain-bearing production engine baffle-type piston Maximum engine displacement 36 cu Mufflers required Pressure-type fuel systems permitted intent use same model engine events DORN Now build Nova Clone Ill start general discussion Building model can easy way its detailed plans course can make difficult adding D-tube wing leading edge geodesics greater strength whats best youre novice build model shown will fly just fine youre experienced express yourself within prescribed limits Clone may look better will probably fly same novices model object maximize fun learning same time Study plans figure up materials joint club effort cutting out basic shapes band saw would worthwhile Marshal tools grab adhesives before grab lets get started Wing Two construction methods shown plans D-tube half-rib D-tube provides greater torsional strength lighter covering materials such Al Jones also covered model silkspan first days flyingProto Speed Endurancedid good Job breaking Joness brand-new Fox 36 engine silkspan half-rib will work fine stronger covering materials such MonoKote Choose system start cutting wood purists airfoil 10-in-long modified NACA 0018 high point squished 25% chord position wing can built accurately blocking up parts over flat building board Lay plan board Cover waxed paper prevent prematurely covering wing plans Pin down trailing edge sheet glue full-length ribs CyA cyanoacrylate glue Using -in approximately scraps support jack up bottom spar fit bottom rib slots Push top spar place Glue rib-spar joints thin CyA Hold leading edge place gluing rib CyA Pin top trailing edge sheet place wick thin CyA under ribs wing subassembly complete open-framework option simply slip half-ribs adhere glue D-tubers see can get through getting fingers stuck better alignment install D-tube sheet wing still board Glue bottom sheet spar working center glue sheet ribs finally leading edge its too difficult mate leading edge wait until after youve taken wing off board Install top sheet similar manner holding leading edge masking tape Use thick CyA leading edge possible wing still down board point nice going Take up finish air Install wing tip parts including lead-out guide tubing inner tip Cut tips according September 1991 63 its amazing flow engines satisTy criteria established NovaClone events Fox 29 turns up often 358 ThIs belongs Vince Mankowskis model Note Mankoweki also used stock uniflow fuel tank own taste within maximumminimum guidelines Epoxy tip bracing tip weight forget go cover wing boy trouble used D-tube install cap strips rear ribs next step fabricate appropriate plates brackets belicrank support install lead-outs pushrod center section Dont mess around Fit parts accurately glue securely place Go back glue joints agaln triple-coat sure Use thick CyA baking soda thinner variety create fillets joints accessible Install bellcmank center section sheeting Reglue wing joints can access Let CyA flow keep fingers out Using coarse sanding block shape leading edge match profile plan Round off wellit should blunt sharp Fuselage No big deal Cut fuselage slab A-in balsa shouldnt too heavy Firm C-grain best Use materials indicated own sake everybody elses dont skimp Cut engine mount bearers hard rock maple engine mount doublers birch plywood Glue everything together epoxyno substitutes Weight assembly spent uranium bricks solid gold C-clamps Well okay already Skimp weights clamps like dont substitute anywhere else Look way Youre Control Line dont have invest radio gear right means can seriously consider getting some gold clamps might cheaper radio gear right RCers dont know what missing youve got flaunt few us older RCers have reverted some CL enjoying immensely Hunton Tail feathers Again no big deal Grab some sheet balsa cut out Customize economize optimize Thinking terms optimums good mod sport model like cut vertical stabilizer /32 birch ply So good sport Unlike merely mortal basic balsa material guaranteed crack split warp ding dong dent dipsy doodle break Hey ginimie break Try youll like No foolin Final assembly Slip completed still uncovered wing fuselage Center wing align horizontally vertically fuselage attach thin CyA Fill gaps fuselage/wing joint thin pieces balsa CyA place joint looks nice cleangreat Leave it can fillet joint insist sport model Use KISS principle Keep Simple Siror Senor Senorita case may No Control Liner stupid Lay horizontal stabilizer place align wing both front rear top bottom Adhere thin CyA Hinge elevator horizontal stab using hinges choice Cloth hinges ughugly go point Nylonand-pin hinges ughheavy can installed according manufacturers instructions recommend sewn hinges light strong easily replaceable/repairable fully functional cheap chose make balsa vertical stab glue thick CyA youre using birch ply V-stab install follows [117 3 RiBS TYPE SHAUiRROHUT TO HERE PAR TSR SRRH Sn-ruse wins roe ATUBE TTPE Rico OUR ii HPe B RIBS HSLH HUT SPAR SOTOOBS PULL lye Acer iy4 SrSiPS PROM SBARS TO rTUSj-Jv L-iROUS TtRAfi~U BRAHAST ~UAJO~IIorS-SUR PUSArHO I-I I-i K / ONE RESi SN RHOEL RITA ROOM POR iNDiHiOUBLiTO AeSiScRO ST BAB AAHEX PHS NOSinESS VIRHIRIA HOSTRALLiSE OR BALSO Using back X-Acto knife cut slot about deep fuselage Slip bottom corner V-stab notch work back forth rout groove wider deeper Slip V stab slot align its perfectly vertical glue thin CyA Now gingerbread Cut out canopy sand rounded shape install follows Put thin coat CyA bottom quickly gently accurately place canopy want Press down hard kick CyA Thats Cut out fixed flaps youre using Hold place thin strips masking tape Line up absolutely straightthey should canted up Continued page 168 uS rOBESH HA 5 HRISET0 --V PIRA 21 LEAHOURS SRNRR .iIRSReer 0 0 LL RLELHHASH4rf IVT -4- UiAISHLHj 0 PiABA PLAPI iAT7 0I 1 LI .IiAiURLE SLiHO HUTS 0 SB OUTOSE ROH AiRPOiL SiOiUA TiP BOA 64 Model AviationFull-Size Plans Available. Page 188 BRtRLH Br iUR BALSA HBBLS -r FBATh FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds offl Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro t time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates utter supplied adapts 50 Power supply requireds Guaranteed out perform rest Simply bestl TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 3219 CANYON LAKE DRIVE HOLLYWOOD u CA 213465 FEATHER CUT $13950 55tH THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H down Tack glue between tape strips remove tape run ample continuous flow CyA down joints Wipe off excess CyA Hooray Thats assembly Finishing Oh no real work has just begun can take long building longer Anyway aint nothin to Go over entire model sanding block fitted 100- 150-grit paper Continue sanding 200- 220-grit paper finally 400-grit Cover model fabric film silkspan finish dope polyurethane hearts content recommend Micafilm covering voids Aerogloss dope lightest finish lighter model better will fly Mount engine propeller tank horns hardware Balance model spar farther back may become unstable fact youre beginneror simply rustykeep center-of-gravity forward better balance Hying No secrets NovaClone generic typical its also relatively high performance wing design Combat lineage club has specified 60-ft 018 lines because some events flying Rat Race Combat just fooling around solo basis 015 lines will fine model will fly entire aerobatic pattern can wring out want Whats future individualized clones possibilities limitless Perhaps few years generic clones could flown multi-events Nats Judging could similar system use NVCL Club events Judge models craftsmanship/beauty appearance first day fly couple mild events next day finish racing Combat third day Wli blast Well just have wait see DORN Special update NVCL Clui NovaClone event May 1991 good turnout Craftsmanship Appearance judging AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski brought modela pleasat surprise Doug Knoth won Endurance event overlean 636 run brownbaked Fox 35 used two ounces 10%-nitro stock fuel John Hunton finish second 12 x 6 prop restricte venturi Dick Hauser won Proto Speed 1 05 35 turning 696 mph Vince Mankowski came second oaly 25 seconds slower Event results shown accompanying tables Scoring Beginning Stunt event NVCL NovaClone Club Champions based following maneuvers Starting & Launch within minute. unch & Level Flight two aps10 Wingover reverse10 Three Inside Loops10 Three Outside Loops10 Two Inside Square Loops10 Two Horizontal Eights10 Two Overhead Eights10 Approach & Landing0 Flight Pattern Points*0 *AII maneuvers successfully completed order Note minimum two laps flown tween maneuvers Final Standings Proto SpeedM Dick 1-lauser61 Vince Mankowski61 John Hunton61 Bob Kiimkiewicz Al Jones Doug Knoth EnduranceTIr Doug Knoth6 John Hunton6 Bob Kiimkiewicz4 Dick Hauser3 Al Jones2 Vince Mankowski0 Maybe its time club give thc generic clone concept try Protect Investment Transmitter Cases $1995 $300 s & h Uncut Foam cases etc 3353 S Main e 219 SLCUt84115 Utah res add sales tsx16 X 12 X 01/0 Allow 4 weeks deliveryHolds 2 Transmitters 168 Model Aviation CL Nova/Dorn Continued page 64 Made White Laminating Epoxy & Fiberglass ng Lightweight No Pin Holes tle e Construction dor OVER 500 ITEMS SEND 100 FOR CATALOG OUTSIDE USA 200
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 168
U Article Bob Dorn John Hunton Control Line club has found new way beat building blahs Modelers begin given design specs improvise within specified limits fly creations variety events results can surprisingly individual EModel Design Bob Dorn EPlan John Hunton CUSTOMIZED clones sounds like oxymoron makes lot sense Begin unified design concept ask modeler interpret own way Let Northern Virginia Control Line Club members Bob Dorn John Hunton tell idea worked group HUNTON Nova means new Clone means samemore less NovaClone concept provides modeler easy-to-build one-design airframe leaving room individuality innovation models flown number different events during flying season Control Line club sunk lethargy new format revitalized attracting new members bringing people meetings record numbers members excited Almost everyone building Clone no two alike Fellow NVCL Club member Bob Dorn originated concept Club president Ron McNally supportive idea met enthusiasm membership Dick Hauser committed himself preparing cutting out dozen kits complete band-sawn ribs bellcrank pushrod elevator horn went like hotcakes next meeting $10 apiece Despite low price club netted profit $150 per kit used prizes DORN members used kits simply used own materials September 1991 61 Vince Mankowaki placed canopy well forward fuselage creates circular pro peller slipstream helps keep nose pointed outside circle during launch Now real work begins Bob Dorn advises Bob used D-tube option wing also added plywood plate reinforcement vulnerable area just behind wing pre vent breaks hard landing Note 1/~ plywood fin Doug Inotns ivsu military version blue yellow large stars placed second Appearance Doug won Endurance event fantastic time over six minutes mandatory two ounces fuel old Fox 36 its baked-on-brown head ran overlean flight tweaked designwithin prescribed limitsto suit personal building styles example installed D-tubes wings adjusted dimensions shapes within limits strengthened stress points rascal used geodesics hollow fuselage save weight wonder Doug Knoth built-up variant highly competitive now has foam version under construction HUNTON The bottom-line objectives have good close competitive fun model thats easy build flies well doesnt cost much Theres variety events once-a-month schedule isnt too demanding novice gives experienced builders chance revive dormant flying skills Points accumulated during season participation well performance rewarded champion will determined end year based upon following point distribution first placetO points second placeseven points third placefive points participationthree points Events include Craftsmanship Appearance Proto Speed Endurance Beginning Stunt Slow Rat Race Slow Combat events conducted accordance AMA rules Note riskier events scheduled later year General requirements model follows Elevator18 x 2-in maximum no minimum Stabilizer18 x 2-in maximum no minimum Wing tipslO25 62 Model Aviation Bob Dorn used laminated wing tips iead-outs emerging straight center accurate alIgnment Dorn introduced NpvaClone concept NVCL Club Scott Richien superb builder sub scribes axiom No model shall fin ished before its time Though wasnt ready Appearance event plane placed well flyIng Take look nice detailing permitted within rules John Huntons geodesic framework saysa weigni nis taired nose spinner seemed help Speed events 12 x 6 prop intake restrictor gave him edgeand second-place finishin Endurance Hunton placed first Craftsmanship Appearance Dick Hausers Clone won Proto Speed event using 08 36 Dick took time some prop testing found 9 x 8 turned faster standard 9 x 6 Another Hunton touch bury pushrod inside hollow fuselage Dick Minor used siikspan covering save weight also instaiied optional landing gear x 3-in maximum no minimum Wing structure36 x 10-in maximum minimum Wing thicknessi 75-in minimum no maximum Rudder fin 2 high x 3 long minimum no maximum Canopyi high minimum no maximum Fuselageminimum 24-in propeller backplate no maximum Nose momentS backplate wing leading edge no maximum Fixed flap 1 wide root 14 wide tip optional structure may strengthened Changes may made long model retains its profile configuration dimensions specified canopy may positioned anywhere along fuselage landing gear required although skid allowed muffler protection Power can plain-bearing production engine baffle-type piston Maximum engine displacement 36 cu Mufflers required Pressure-type fuel systems permitted intent use same model engine events DORN Now build Nova Clone Ill start general discussion Building model can easy way its detailed plans course can make difficult adding D-tube wing leading edge geodesics greater strength whats best youre novice build model shown will fly just fine youre experienced express yourself within prescribed limits Clone may look better will probably fly same novices model object maximize fun learning same time Study plans figure up materials joint club effort cutting out basic shapes band saw would worthwhile Marshal tools grab adhesives before grab lets get started Wing Two construction methods shown plans D-tube half-rib D-tube provides greater torsional strength lighter covering materials such Al Jones also covered model silkspan first days flyingProto Speed Endurancedid good Job breaking Joness brand-new Fox 36 engine silkspan half-rib will work fine stronger covering materials such MonoKote Choose system start cutting wood purists airfoil 10-in-long modified NACA 0018 high point squished 25% chord position wing can built accurately blocking up parts over flat building board Lay plan board Cover waxed paper prevent prematurely covering wing plans Pin down trailing edge sheet glue full-length ribs CyA cyanoacrylate glue Using -in approximately scraps support jack up bottom spar fit bottom rib slots Push top spar place Glue rib-spar joints thin CyA Hold leading edge place gluing rib CyA Pin top trailing edge sheet place wick thin CyA under ribs wing subassembly complete open-framework option simply slip half-ribs adhere glue D-tubers see can get through getting fingers stuck better alignment install D-tube sheet wing still board Glue bottom sheet spar working center glue sheet ribs finally leading edge its too difficult mate leading edge wait until after youve taken wing off board Install top sheet similar manner holding leading edge masking tape Use thick CyA leading edge possible wing still down board point nice going Take up finish air Install wing tip parts including lead-out guide tubing inner tip Cut tips according September 1991 63 its amazing flow engines satisTy criteria established NovaClone events Fox 29 turns up often 358 ThIs belongs Vince Mankowskis model Note Mankoweki also used stock uniflow fuel tank own taste within maximumminimum guidelines Epoxy tip bracing tip weight forget go cover wing boy trouble used D-tube install cap strips rear ribs next step fabricate appropriate plates brackets belicrank support install lead-outs pushrod center section Dont mess around Fit parts accurately glue securely place Go back glue joints agaln triple-coat sure Use thick CyA baking soda thinner variety create fillets joints accessible Install bellcmank center section sheeting Reglue wing joints can access Let CyA flow keep fingers out Using coarse sanding block shape leading edge match profile plan Round off wellit should blunt sharp Fuselage No big deal Cut fuselage slab A-in balsa shouldnt too heavy Firm C-grain best Use materials indicated own sake everybody elses dont skimp Cut engine mount bearers hard rock maple engine mount doublers birch plywood Glue everything together epoxyno substitutes Weight assembly spent uranium bricks solid gold C-clamps Well okay already Skimp weights clamps like dont substitute anywhere else Look way Youre Control Line dont have invest radio gear right means can seriously consider getting some gold clamps might cheaper radio gear right RCers dont know what missing youve got flaunt few us older RCers have reverted some CL enjoying immensely Hunton Tail feathers Again no big deal Grab some sheet balsa cut out Customize economize optimize Thinking terms optimums good mod sport model like cut vertical stabilizer /32 birch ply So good sport Unlike merely mortal basic balsa material guaranteed crack split warp ding dong dent dipsy doodle break Hey ginimie break Try youll like No foolin Final assembly Slip completed still uncovered wing fuselage Center wing align horizontally vertically fuselage attach thin CyA Fill gaps fuselage/wing joint thin pieces balsa CyA place joint looks nice cleangreat Leave it can fillet joint insist sport model Use KISS principle Keep Simple Siror Senor Senorita case may No Control Liner stupid Lay horizontal stabilizer place align wing both front rear top bottom Adhere thin CyA Hinge elevator horizontal stab using hinges choice Cloth hinges ughugly go point Nylonand-pin hinges ughheavy can installed according manufacturers instructions recommend sewn hinges light strong easily replaceable/repairable fully functional cheap chose make balsa vertical stab glue thick CyA youre using birch ply V-stab install follows [117 3 RiBS TYPE SHAUiRROHUT TO HERE PAR TSR SRRH Sn-ruse wins roe ATUBE TTPE Rico OUR ii HPe B RIBS HSLH HUT SPAR SOTOOBS PULL lye Acer iy4 SrSiPS PROM SBARS TO rTUSj-Jv L-iROUS TtRAfi~U BRAHAST ~UAJO~IIorS-SUR PUSArHO I-I I-i K / ONE RESi SN RHOEL RITA ROOM POR iNDiHiOUBLiTO AeSiScRO ST BAB AAHEX PHS NOSinESS VIRHIRIA HOSTRALLiSE OR BALSO Using back X-Acto knife cut slot about deep fuselage Slip bottom corner V-stab notch work back forth rout groove wider deeper Slip V stab slot align its perfectly vertical glue thin CyA Now gingerbread Cut out canopy sand rounded shape install follows Put thin coat CyA bottom quickly gently accurately place canopy want Press down hard kick CyA Thats Cut out fixed flaps youre using Hold place thin strips masking tape Line up absolutely straightthey should canted up Continued page 168 uS rOBESH HA 5 HRISET0 --V PIRA 21 LEAHOURS SRNRR .iIRSReer 0 0 LL RLELHHASH4rf IVT -4- UiAISHLHj 0 PiABA PLAPI iAT7 0I 1 LI .IiAiURLE SLiHO HUTS 0 SB OUTOSE ROH AiRPOiL SiOiUA TiP BOA 64 Model AviationFull-Size Plans Available. Page 188 BRtRLH Br iUR BALSA HBBLS -r FBATh FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds offl Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro t time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates utter supplied adapts 50 Power supply requireds Guaranteed out perform rest Simply bestl TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 3219 CANYON LAKE DRIVE HOLLYWOOD u CA 213465 FEATHER CUT $13950 55tH THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H down Tack glue between tape strips remove tape run ample continuous flow CyA down joints Wipe off excess CyA Hooray Thats assembly Finishing Oh no real work has just begun can take long building longer Anyway aint nothin to Go over entire model sanding block fitted 100- 150-grit paper Continue sanding 200- 220-grit paper finally 400-grit Cover model fabric film silkspan finish dope polyurethane hearts content recommend Micafilm covering voids Aerogloss dope lightest finish lighter model better will fly Mount engine propeller tank horns hardware Balance model spar farther back may become unstable fact youre beginneror simply rustykeep center-of-gravity forward better balance Hying No secrets NovaClone generic typical its also relatively high performance wing design Combat lineage club has specified 60-ft 018 lines because some events flying Rat Race Combat just fooling around solo basis 015 lines will fine model will fly entire aerobatic pattern can wring out want Whats future individualized clones possibilities limitless Perhaps few years generic clones could flown multi-events Nats Judging could similar system use NVCL Club events Judge models craftsmanship/beauty appearance first day fly couple mild events next day finish racing Combat third day Wli blast Well just have wait see DORN Special update NVCL Clui NovaClone event May 1991 good turnout Craftsmanship Appearance judging AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski brought modela pleasat surprise Doug Knoth won Endurance event overlean 636 run brownbaked Fox 35 used two ounces 10%-nitro stock fuel John Hunton finish second 12 x 6 prop restricte venturi Dick Hauser won Proto Speed 1 05 35 turning 696 mph Vince Mankowski came second oaly 25 seconds slower Event results shown accompanying tables Scoring Beginning Stunt event NVCL NovaClone Club Champions based following maneuvers Starting & Launch within minute. unch & Level Flight two aps10 Wingover reverse10 Three Inside Loops10 Three Outside Loops10 Two Inside Square Loops10 Two Horizontal Eights10 Two Overhead Eights10 Approach & Landing0 Flight Pattern Points*0 *AII maneuvers successfully completed order Note minimum two laps flown tween maneuvers Final Standings Proto SpeedM Dick 1-lauser61 Vince Mankowski61 John Hunton61 Bob Kiimkiewicz Al Jones Doug Knoth EnduranceTIr Doug Knoth6 John Hunton6 Bob Kiimkiewicz4 Dick Hauser3 Al Jones2 Vince Mankowski0 Maybe its time club give thc generic clone concept try Protect Investment Transmitter Cases $1995 $300 s & h Uncut Foam cases etc 3353 S Main e 219 SLCUt84115 Utah res add sales tsx16 X 12 X 01/0 Allow 4 weeks deliveryHolds 2 Transmitters 168 Model Aviation CL Nova/Dorn Continued page 64 Made White Laminating Epoxy & Fiberglass ng Lightweight No Pin Holes tle e Construction dor OVER 500 ITEMS SEND 100 FOR CATALOG OUTSIDE USA 200
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 168
U Article Bob Dorn John Hunton Control Line club has found new way beat building blahs Modelers begin given design specs improvise within specified limits fly creations variety events results can surprisingly individual EModel Design Bob Dorn EPlan John Hunton CUSTOMIZED clones sounds like oxymoron makes lot sense Begin unified design concept ask modeler interpret own way Let Northern Virginia Control Line Club members Bob Dorn John Hunton tell idea worked group HUNTON Nova means new Clone means samemore less NovaClone concept provides modeler easy-to-build one-design airframe leaving room individuality innovation models flown number different events during flying season Control Line club sunk lethargy new format revitalized attracting new members bringing people meetings record numbers members excited Almost everyone building Clone no two alike Fellow NVCL Club member Bob Dorn originated concept Club president Ron McNally supportive idea met enthusiasm membership Dick Hauser committed himself preparing cutting out dozen kits complete band-sawn ribs bellcrank pushrod elevator horn went like hotcakes next meeting $10 apiece Despite low price club netted profit $150 per kit used prizes DORN members used kits simply used own materials September 1991 61 Vince Mankowaki placed canopy well forward fuselage creates circular pro peller slipstream helps keep nose pointed outside circle during launch Now real work begins Bob Dorn advises Bob used D-tube option wing also added plywood plate reinforcement vulnerable area just behind wing pre vent breaks hard landing Note 1/~ plywood fin Doug Inotns ivsu military version blue yellow large stars placed second Appearance Doug won Endurance event fantastic time over six minutes mandatory two ounces fuel old Fox 36 its baked-on-brown head ran overlean flight tweaked designwithin prescribed limitsto suit personal building styles example installed D-tubes wings adjusted dimensions shapes within limits strengthened stress points rascal used geodesics hollow fuselage save weight wonder Doug Knoth built-up variant highly competitive now has foam version under construction HUNTON The bottom-line objectives have good close competitive fun model thats easy build flies well doesnt cost much Theres variety events once-a-month schedule isnt too demanding novice gives experienced builders chance revive dormant flying skills Points accumulated during season participation well performance rewarded champion will determined end year based upon following point distribution first placetO points second placeseven points third placefive points participationthree points Events include Craftsmanship Appearance Proto Speed Endurance Beginning Stunt Slow Rat Race Slow Combat events conducted accordance AMA rules Note riskier events scheduled later year General requirements model follows Elevator18 x 2-in maximum no minimum Stabilizer18 x 2-in maximum no minimum Wing tipslO25 62 Model Aviation Bob Dorn used laminated wing tips iead-outs emerging straight center accurate alIgnment Dorn introduced NpvaClone concept NVCL Club Scott Richien superb builder sub scribes axiom No model shall fin ished before its time Though wasnt ready Appearance event plane placed well flyIng Take look nice detailing permitted within rules John Huntons geodesic framework saysa weigni nis taired nose spinner seemed help Speed events 12 x 6 prop intake restrictor gave him edgeand second-place finishin Endurance Hunton placed first Craftsmanship Appearance Dick Hausers Clone won Proto Speed event using 08 36 Dick took time some prop testing found 9 x 8 turned faster standard 9 x 6 Another Hunton touch bury pushrod inside hollow fuselage Dick Minor used siikspan covering save weight also instaiied optional landing gear x 3-in maximum no minimum Wing structure36 x 10-in maximum minimum Wing thicknessi 75-in minimum no maximum Rudder fin 2 high x 3 long minimum no maximum Canopyi high minimum no maximum Fuselageminimum 24-in propeller backplate no maximum Nose momentS backplate wing leading edge no maximum Fixed flap 1 wide root 14 wide tip optional structure may strengthened Changes may made long model retains its profile configuration dimensions specified canopy may positioned anywhere along fuselage landing gear required although skid allowed muffler protection Power can plain-bearing production engine baffle-type piston Maximum engine displacement 36 cu Mufflers required Pressure-type fuel systems permitted intent use same model engine events DORN Now build Nova Clone Ill start general discussion Building model can easy way its detailed plans course can make difficult adding D-tube wing leading edge geodesics greater strength whats best youre novice build model shown will fly just fine youre experienced express yourself within prescribed limits Clone may look better will probably fly same novices model object maximize fun learning same time Study plans figure up materials joint club effort cutting out basic shapes band saw would worthwhile Marshal tools grab adhesives before grab lets get started Wing Two construction methods shown plans D-tube half-rib D-tube provides greater torsional strength lighter covering materials such Al Jones also covered model silkspan first days flyingProto Speed Endurancedid good Job breaking Joness brand-new Fox 36 engine silkspan half-rib will work fine stronger covering materials such MonoKote Choose system start cutting wood purists airfoil 10-in-long modified NACA 0018 high point squished 25% chord position wing can built accurately blocking up parts over flat building board Lay plan board Cover waxed paper prevent prematurely covering wing plans Pin down trailing edge sheet glue full-length ribs CyA cyanoacrylate glue Using -in approximately scraps support jack up bottom spar fit bottom rib slots Push top spar place Glue rib-spar joints thin CyA Hold leading edge place gluing rib CyA Pin top trailing edge sheet place wick thin CyA under ribs wing subassembly complete open-framework option simply slip half-ribs adhere glue D-tubers see can get through getting fingers stuck better alignment install D-tube sheet wing still board Glue bottom sheet spar working center glue sheet ribs finally leading edge its too difficult mate leading edge wait until after youve taken wing off board Install top sheet similar manner holding leading edge masking tape Use thick CyA leading edge possible wing still down board point nice going Take up finish air Install wing tip parts including lead-out guide tubing inner tip Cut tips according September 1991 63 its amazing flow engines satisTy criteria established NovaClone events Fox 29 turns up often 358 ThIs belongs Vince Mankowskis model Note Mankoweki also used stock uniflow fuel tank own taste within maximumminimum guidelines Epoxy tip bracing tip weight forget go cover wing boy trouble used D-tube install cap strips rear ribs next step fabricate appropriate plates brackets belicrank support install lead-outs pushrod center section Dont mess around Fit parts accurately glue securely place Go back glue joints agaln triple-coat sure Use thick CyA baking soda thinner variety create fillets joints accessible Install bellcmank center section sheeting Reglue wing joints can access Let CyA flow keep fingers out Using coarse sanding block shape leading edge match profile plan Round off wellit should blunt sharp Fuselage No big deal Cut fuselage slab A-in balsa shouldnt too heavy Firm C-grain best Use materials indicated own sake everybody elses dont skimp Cut engine mount bearers hard rock maple engine mount doublers birch plywood Glue everything together epoxyno substitutes Weight assembly spent uranium bricks solid gold C-clamps Well okay already Skimp weights clamps like dont substitute anywhere else Look way Youre Control Line dont have invest radio gear right means can seriously consider getting some gold clamps might cheaper radio gear right RCers dont know what missing youve got flaunt few us older RCers have reverted some CL enjoying immensely Hunton Tail feathers Again no big deal Grab some sheet balsa cut out Customize economize optimize Thinking terms optimums good mod sport model like cut vertical stabilizer /32 birch ply So good sport Unlike merely mortal basic balsa material guaranteed crack split warp ding dong dent dipsy doodle break Hey ginimie break Try youll like No foolin Final assembly Slip completed still uncovered wing fuselage Center wing align horizontally vertically fuselage attach thin CyA Fill gaps fuselage/wing joint thin pieces balsa CyA place joint looks nice cleangreat Leave it can fillet joint insist sport model Use KISS principle Keep Simple Siror Senor Senorita case may No Control Liner stupid Lay horizontal stabilizer place align wing both front rear top bottom Adhere thin CyA Hinge elevator horizontal stab using hinges choice Cloth hinges ughugly go point Nylonand-pin hinges ughheavy can installed according manufacturers instructions recommend sewn hinges light strong easily replaceable/repairable fully functional cheap chose make balsa vertical stab glue thick CyA youre using birch ply V-stab install follows [117 3 RiBS TYPE SHAUiRROHUT TO HERE PAR TSR SRRH Sn-ruse wins roe ATUBE TTPE Rico OUR ii HPe B RIBS HSLH HUT SPAR SOTOOBS PULL lye Acer iy4 SrSiPS PROM SBARS TO rTUSj-Jv L-iROUS TtRAfi~U BRAHAST ~UAJO~IIorS-SUR PUSArHO I-I I-i K / ONE RESi SN RHOEL RITA ROOM POR iNDiHiOUBLiTO AeSiScRO ST BAB AAHEX PHS NOSinESS VIRHIRIA HOSTRALLiSE OR BALSO Using back X-Acto knife cut slot about deep fuselage Slip bottom corner V-stab notch work back forth rout groove wider deeper Slip V stab slot align its perfectly vertical glue thin CyA Now gingerbread Cut out canopy sand rounded shape install follows Put thin coat CyA bottom quickly gently accurately place canopy want Press down hard kick CyA Thats Cut out fixed flaps youre using Hold place thin strips masking tape Line up absolutely straightthey should canted up Continued page 168 uS rOBESH HA 5 HRISET0 --V PIRA 21 LEAHOURS SRNRR .iIRSReer 0 0 LL RLELHHASH4rf IVT -4- UiAISHLHj 0 PiABA PLAPI iAT7 0I 1 LI .IiAiURLE SLiHO HUTS 0 SB OUTOSE ROH AiRPOiL SiOiUA TiP BOA 64 Model AviationFull-Size Plans Available. Page 188 BRtRLH Br iUR BALSA HBBLS -r FBATh FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds offl Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro t time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates utter supplied adapts 50 Power supply requireds Guaranteed out perform rest Simply bestl TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 3219 CANYON LAKE DRIVE HOLLYWOOD u CA 213465 FEATHER CUT $13950 55tH THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H down Tack glue between tape strips remove tape run ample continuous flow CyA down joints Wipe off excess CyA Hooray Thats assembly Finishing Oh no real work has just begun can take long building longer Anyway aint nothin to Go over entire model sanding block fitted 100- 150-grit paper Continue sanding 200- 220-grit paper finally 400-grit Cover model fabric film silkspan finish dope polyurethane hearts content recommend Micafilm covering voids Aerogloss dope lightest finish lighter model better will fly Mount engine propeller tank horns hardware Balance model spar farther back may become unstable fact youre beginneror simply rustykeep center-of-gravity forward better balance Hying No secrets NovaClone generic typical its also relatively high performance wing design Combat lineage club has specified 60-ft 018 lines because some events flying Rat Race Combat just fooling around solo basis 015 lines will fine model will fly entire aerobatic pattern can wring out want Whats future individualized clones possibilities limitless Perhaps few years generic clones could flown multi-events Nats Judging could similar system use NVCL Club events Judge models craftsmanship/beauty appearance first day fly couple mild events next day finish racing Combat third day Wli blast Well just have wait see DORN Special update NVCL Clui NovaClone event May 1991 good turnout Craftsmanship Appearance judging AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski brought modela pleasat surprise Doug Knoth won Endurance event overlean 636 run brownbaked Fox 35 used two ounces 10%-nitro stock fuel John Hunton finish second 12 x 6 prop restricte venturi Dick Hauser won Proto Speed 1 05 35 turning 696 mph Vince Mankowski came second oaly 25 seconds slower Event results shown accompanying tables Scoring Beginning Stunt event NVCL NovaClone Club Champions based following maneuvers Starting & Launch within minute. unch & Level Flight two aps10 Wingover reverse10 Three Inside Loops10 Three Outside Loops10 Two Inside Square Loops10 Two Horizontal Eights10 Two Overhead Eights10 Approach & Landing0 Flight Pattern Points*0 *AII maneuvers successfully completed order Note minimum two laps flown tween maneuvers Final Standings Proto SpeedM Dick 1-lauser61 Vince Mankowski61 John Hunton61 Bob Kiimkiewicz Al Jones Doug Knoth EnduranceTIr Doug Knoth6 John Hunton6 Bob Kiimkiewicz4 Dick Hauser3 Al Jones2 Vince Mankowski0 Maybe its time club give thc generic clone concept try Protect Investment Transmitter Cases $1995 $300 s & h Uncut Foam cases etc 3353 S Main e 219 SLCUt84115 Utah res add sales tsx16 X 12 X 01/0 Allow 4 weeks deliveryHolds 2 Transmitters 168 Model Aviation CL Nova/Dorn Continued page 64 Made White Laminating Epoxy & Fiberglass ng Lightweight No Pin Holes tle e Construction dor OVER 500 ITEMS SEND 100 FOR CATALOG OUTSIDE USA 200
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/09
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 168
U Article Bob Dorn John Hunton Control Line club has found new way beat building blahs Modelers begin given design specs improvise within specified limits fly creations variety events results can surprisingly individual EModel Design Bob Dorn EPlan John Hunton CUSTOMIZED clones sounds like oxymoron makes lot sense Begin unified design concept ask modeler interpret own way Let Northern Virginia Control Line Club members Bob Dorn John Hunton tell idea worked group HUNTON Nova means new Clone means samemore less NovaClone concept provides modeler easy-to-build one-design airframe leaving room individuality innovation models flown number different events during flying season Control Line club sunk lethargy new format revitalized attracting new members bringing people meetings record numbers members excited Almost everyone building Clone no two alike Fellow NVCL Club member Bob Dorn originated concept Club president Ron McNally supportive idea met enthusiasm membership Dick Hauser committed himself preparing cutting out dozen kits complete band-sawn ribs bellcrank pushrod elevator horn went like hotcakes next meeting $10 apiece Despite low price club netted profit $150 per kit used prizes DORN members used kits simply used own materials September 1991 61 Vince Mankowaki placed canopy well forward fuselage creates circular pro peller slipstream helps keep nose pointed outside circle during launch Now real work begins Bob Dorn advises Bob used D-tube option wing also added plywood plate reinforcement vulnerable area just behind wing pre vent breaks hard landing Note 1/~ plywood fin Doug Inotns ivsu military version blue yellow large stars placed second Appearance Doug won Endurance event fantastic time over six minutes mandatory two ounces fuel old Fox 36 its baked-on-brown head ran overlean flight tweaked designwithin prescribed limitsto suit personal building styles example installed D-tubes wings adjusted dimensions shapes within limits strengthened stress points rascal used geodesics hollow fuselage save weight wonder Doug Knoth built-up variant highly competitive now has foam version under construction HUNTON The bottom-line objectives have good close competitive fun model thats easy build flies well doesnt cost much Theres variety events once-a-month schedule isnt too demanding novice gives experienced builders chance revive dormant flying skills Points accumulated during season participation well performance rewarded champion will determined end year based upon following point distribution first placetO points second placeseven points third placefive points participationthree points Events include Craftsmanship Appearance Proto Speed Endurance Beginning Stunt Slow Rat Race Slow Combat events conducted accordance AMA rules Note riskier events scheduled later year General requirements model follows Elevator18 x 2-in maximum no minimum Stabilizer18 x 2-in maximum no minimum Wing tipslO25 62 Model Aviation Bob Dorn used laminated wing tips iead-outs emerging straight center accurate alIgnment Dorn introduced NpvaClone concept NVCL Club Scott Richien superb builder sub scribes axiom No model shall fin ished before its time Though wasnt ready Appearance event plane placed well flyIng Take look nice detailing permitted within rules John Huntons geodesic framework saysa weigni nis taired nose spinner seemed help Speed events 12 x 6 prop intake restrictor gave him edgeand second-place finishin Endurance Hunton placed first Craftsmanship Appearance Dick Hausers Clone won Proto Speed event using 08 36 Dick took time some prop testing found 9 x 8 turned faster standard 9 x 6 Another Hunton touch bury pushrod inside hollow fuselage Dick Minor used siikspan covering save weight also instaiied optional landing gear x 3-in maximum no minimum Wing structure36 x 10-in maximum minimum Wing thicknessi 75-in minimum no maximum Rudder fin 2 high x 3 long minimum no maximum Canopyi high minimum no maximum Fuselageminimum 24-in propeller backplate no maximum Nose momentS backplate wing leading edge no maximum Fixed flap 1 wide root 14 wide tip optional structure may strengthened Changes may made long model retains its profile configuration dimensions specified canopy may positioned anywhere along fuselage landing gear required although skid allowed muffler protection Power can plain-bearing production engine baffle-type piston Maximum engine displacement 36 cu Mufflers required Pressure-type fuel systems permitted intent use same model engine events DORN Now build Nova Clone Ill start general discussion Building model can easy way its detailed plans course can make difficult adding D-tube wing leading edge geodesics greater strength whats best youre novice build model shown will fly just fine youre experienced express yourself within prescribed limits Clone may look better will probably fly same novices model object maximize fun learning same time Study plans figure up materials joint club effort cutting out basic shapes band saw would worthwhile Marshal tools grab adhesives before grab lets get started Wing Two construction methods shown plans D-tube half-rib D-tube provides greater torsional strength lighter covering materials such Al Jones also covered model silkspan first days flyingProto Speed Endurancedid good Job breaking Joness brand-new Fox 36 engine silkspan half-rib will work fine stronger covering materials such MonoKote Choose system start cutting wood purists airfoil 10-in-long modified NACA 0018 high point squished 25% chord position wing can built accurately blocking up parts over flat building board Lay plan board Cover waxed paper prevent prematurely covering wing plans Pin down trailing edge sheet glue full-length ribs CyA cyanoacrylate glue Using -in approximately scraps support jack up bottom spar fit bottom rib slots Push top spar place Glue rib-spar joints thin CyA Hold leading edge place gluing rib CyA Pin top trailing edge sheet place wick thin CyA under ribs wing subassembly complete open-framework option simply slip half-ribs adhere glue D-tubers see can get through getting fingers stuck better alignment install D-tube sheet wing still board Glue bottom sheet spar working center glue sheet ribs finally leading edge its too difficult mate leading edge wait until after youve taken wing off board Install top sheet similar manner holding leading edge masking tape Use thick CyA leading edge possible wing still down board point nice going Take up finish air Install wing tip parts including lead-out guide tubing inner tip Cut tips according September 1991 63 its amazing flow engines satisTy criteria established NovaClone events Fox 29 turns up often 358 ThIs belongs Vince Mankowskis model Note Mankoweki also used stock uniflow fuel tank own taste within maximumminimum guidelines Epoxy tip bracing tip weight forget go cover wing boy trouble used D-tube install cap strips rear ribs next step fabricate appropriate plates brackets belicrank support install lead-outs pushrod center section Dont mess around Fit parts accurately glue securely place Go back glue joints agaln triple-coat sure Use thick CyA baking soda thinner variety create fillets joints accessible Install bellcmank center section sheeting Reglue wing joints can access Let CyA flow keep fingers out Using coarse sanding block shape leading edge match profile plan Round off wellit should blunt sharp Fuselage No big deal Cut fuselage slab A-in balsa shouldnt too heavy Firm C-grain best Use materials indicated own sake everybody elses dont skimp Cut engine mount bearers hard rock maple engine mount doublers birch plywood Glue everything together epoxyno substitutes Weight assembly spent uranium bricks solid gold C-clamps Well okay already Skimp weights clamps like dont substitute anywhere else Look way Youre Control Line dont have invest radio gear right means can seriously consider getting some gold clamps might cheaper radio gear right RCers dont know what missing youve got flaunt few us older RCers have reverted some CL enjoying immensely Hunton Tail feathers Again no big deal Grab some sheet balsa cut out Customize economize optimize Thinking terms optimums good mod sport model like cut vertical stabilizer /32 birch ply So good sport Unlike merely mortal basic balsa material guaranteed crack split warp ding dong dent dipsy doodle break Hey ginimie break Try youll like No foolin Final assembly Slip completed still uncovered wing fuselage Center wing align horizontally vertically fuselage attach thin CyA Fill gaps fuselage/wing joint thin pieces balsa CyA place joint looks nice cleangreat Leave it can fillet joint insist sport model Use KISS principle Keep Simple Siror Senor Senorita case may No Control Liner stupid Lay horizontal stabilizer place align wing both front rear top bottom Adhere thin CyA Hinge elevator horizontal stab using hinges choice Cloth hinges ughugly go point Nylonand-pin hinges ughheavy can installed according manufacturers instructions recommend sewn hinges light strong easily replaceable/repairable fully functional cheap chose make balsa vertical stab glue thick CyA youre using birch ply V-stab install follows [117 3 RiBS TYPE SHAUiRROHUT TO HERE PAR TSR SRRH Sn-ruse wins roe ATUBE TTPE Rico OUR ii HPe B RIBS HSLH HUT SPAR SOTOOBS PULL lye Acer iy4 SrSiPS PROM SBARS TO rTUSj-Jv L-iROUS TtRAfi~U BRAHAST ~UAJO~IIorS-SUR PUSArHO I-I I-i K / ONE RESi SN RHOEL RITA ROOM POR iNDiHiOUBLiTO AeSiScRO ST BAB AAHEX PHS NOSinESS VIRHIRIA HOSTRALLiSE OR BALSO Using back X-Acto knife cut slot about deep fuselage Slip bottom corner V-stab notch work back forth rout groove wider deeper Slip V stab slot align its perfectly vertical glue thin CyA Now gingerbread Cut out canopy sand rounded shape install follows Put thin coat CyA bottom quickly gently accurately place canopy want Press down hard kick CyA Thats Cut out fixed flaps youre using Hold place thin strips masking tape Line up absolutely straightthey should canted up Continued page 168 uS rOBESH HA 5 HRISET0 --V PIRA 21 LEAHOURS SRNRR .iIRSReer 0 0 LL RLELHHASH4rf IVT -4- UiAISHLHj 0 PiABA PLAPI iAT7 0I 1 LI .IiAiURLE SLiHO HUTS 0 SB OUTOSE ROH AiRPOiL SiOiUA TiP BOA 64 Model AviationFull-Size Plans Available. Page 188 BRtRLH Br iUR BALSA HBBLS -r FBATh FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds offl Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro t time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates utter supplied adapts 50 Power supply requireds Guaranteed out perform rest Simply bestl TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 3219 CANYON LAKE DRIVE HOLLYWOOD u CA 213465 FEATHER CUT $13950 55tH THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H down Tack glue between tape strips remove tape run ample continuous flow CyA down joints Wipe off excess CyA Hooray Thats assembly Finishing Oh no real work has just begun can take long building longer Anyway aint nothin to Go over entire model sanding block fitted 100- 150-grit paper Continue sanding 200- 220-grit paper finally 400-grit Cover model fabric film silkspan finish dope polyurethane hearts content recommend Micafilm covering voids Aerogloss dope lightest finish lighter model better will fly Mount engine propeller tank horns hardware Balance model spar farther back may become unstable fact youre beginneror simply rustykeep center-of-gravity forward better balance Hying No secrets NovaClone generic typical its also relatively high performance wing design Combat lineage club has specified 60-ft 018 lines because some events flying Rat Race Combat just fooling around solo basis 015 lines will fine model will fly entire aerobatic pattern can wring out want Whats future individualized clones possibilities limitless Perhaps few years generic clones could flown multi-events Nats Judging could similar system use NVCL Club events Judge models craftsmanship/beauty appearance first day fly couple mild events next day finish racing Combat third day Wli blast Well just have wait see DORN Special update NVCL Clui NovaClone event May 1991 good turnout Craftsmanship Appearance judging AMA Executive Director Vince Mankowski brought modela pleasat surprise Doug Knoth won Endurance event overlean 636 run brownbaked Fox 35 used two ounces 10%-nitro stock fuel John Hunton finish second 12 x 6 prop restricte venturi Dick Hauser won Proto Speed 1 05 35 turning 696 mph Vince Mankowski came second oaly 25 seconds slower Event results shown accompanying tables Scoring Beginning Stunt event NVCL NovaClone Club Champions based following maneuvers Starting & Launch within minute. unch & Level Flight two aps10 Wingover reverse10 Three Inside Loops10 Three Outside Loops10 Two Inside Square Loops10 Two Horizontal Eights10 Two Overhead Eights10 Approach & Landing0 Flight Pattern Points*0 *AII maneuvers successfully completed order Note minimum two laps flown tween maneuvers Final Standings Proto SpeedM Dick 1-lauser61 Vince Mankowski61 John Hunton61 Bob Kiimkiewicz Al Jones Doug Knoth EnduranceTIr Doug Knoth6 John Hunton6 Bob Kiimkiewicz4 Dick Hauser3 Al Jones2 Vince Mankowski0 Maybe its time club give thc generic clone concept try Protect Investment Transmitter Cases $1995 $300 s & h Uncut Foam cases etc 3353 S Main e 219 SLCUt84115 Utah res add sales tsx16 X 12 X 01/0 Allow 4 weeks deliveryHolds 2 Transmitters 168 Model Aviation CL Nova/Dorn Continued page 64 Made White Laminating Epoxy & Fiberglass ng Lightweight No Pin Holes tle e Construction dor OVER 500 ITEMS SEND 100 FOR CATALOG OUTSIDE USA 200