HERES LITTLE project will protect Peanut Scale model during transportation organize sup port equipment needed flying idea model protection boxes new course indoor microfilm specialists have always used too RC fliers employ elaborate field kits equipment International competitors have developed model packaging almost science containers gen erally large often intended hold several models contrast designed small enough transported via bicycle yet accommodate enough equipment con test participation also ideal spur-of-the moment trips field sport flying Carefully packed will hold following Peanut Scale model mechani cal winder rubber lube spare rubber moto stuffing stick replacing motors glue Tools Scissors folding type long-nose pliers diagonal cutters modeling knife ball-point pen Spare prop hooks clay ballast pro ofscale loose-leaf binder notebook stop watch camera film emergency ra tions Miscellaneous items Band-Aids straight pins thrust washers shims etc Bill Hannan FiDtYJht IKFiDdhCtZZi An easily made box totes everything youll possibly need Obviously contents could vary de pending upon personal preferences type flying contemplated example planned sport flying rather contest work few sandwiches could replace proof-of-scale binder emergency rations consist health food bar two quick burst energy tide over flying session runs past normal eating time considered incorporation thermos bottle liquid refreshment decided against its considerable weight bulk may feel differently Note basic design could easily expanded larger models extra layer added permit transportation another Peanut goal however minimum exterior dimensions consistent reasonable utility ease han dling traveling stowage choice materials optional sturdy cardboard posterboard could employed chose wood longevity materials selected upon basis economy availability include following door skin pine corner molding approximately i/i wide Mystik cloth tape piano hinge cabinet handle rubber feet miscellaneous screws washers nuts small amount scrap balsa Virtually material obtain able hardware stores lumber outfits plus own scrap box Mystik tape also obtainable some stationers rubber feet may found hardware out lets came radio parts supply house Construction Hints Rather stepby-step account have assumed individ ual builders will likely employ own I, MYSTIK TAPETOP VIEW OVER CORNERS CABINET HANDLE II 6 - I SMALL PARTS BOXES SHELF STIFFENER CORNER MOLDINGMODEL X MOUNTS HERERUBBER RUBBER BAND TIE-DOWNS SLIDING SHELF TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT WINDER STORAGE AREA 4-40 BLIND NUT 4 B DROP DOWN DOOR END VIEW DOOR OFF 4 40 SECURING SCREW K- NOTE STORAGE CAN AND BOXES ARE BOLTED ON AND REMOVABLE CROSS-SECTION OF CORNER MOLDING PLY INSERT SEE ARTICLE DIVIDER DRAWERi MATERIAL I/B PLY DOOR SKIN AND PINE rORNER MOLDING RUBBER FEET-- SIDE VIEW PIANO HINGEEND VIEW DOOR \ FINGER HOLE CLOSED2-56 SCREWS 7 PEANUT PACKET BY BILL HANNAN 50 Model Aviation 4 4 choice materials methods offer summary approach full-size layout strongly recom mended Although sketches indicate basic dimensions used aware requirements may different Under 13 wing-span rule governing Peanut Scale competitions some aircraft subjects including low-aspect-ratio racers feature fuselages too long contained within box illustrated drawings can roughly made inexpensive shelv ing paper opened-up grocery bag point such sketch will enable quick visualization direct checking space requirements model support equipment Dont simply rely upon estimates Once layout has established cut various components size project constructed almost entirely ordinary hand tools including small cross-cut saw razor saw long sanding block door skin plywood quite inexpensive has disadvantage splintering easily cut finetoothed saw will minimize elimi ate problem corner molding used con cave section quarter-round stock would serve purpose could use balsa strips seems shame use such expensive/scarce material such mundane purpose box assembled base up sort learn go manner reminded us cabinetry entirely different ball game model building As example difficulty properly clamping corner molding place glue drying Doubtless old carpenters tricks doing being old carpenter resorted masking tape weights Perhaps use small brads addition glue would simplify chore Some portions plywood warped panels rendered flat careful placement grain rela tion corner molding strips combined overnight glue drying under suitable weights Note sliding shelf reinforced sections corner molding added stiffness shelf may arranged manner choice Its prime purpose supporting Peanut model may held down via small rubber bands around landing gear axles continued page 99 November1976 51 Shows sliding shelf drawer extended topDrop-down end reveals sliding shelf partially health food bar scissors pliers stopwatchopen drawer Lower compartment contents Winder triangular compartment Open canclude proof-of-scale notebook camera film reveals rubber plastic wrapping NotebookDrawer holds tools glue etc Model Pilatus camera bottom Model Farman MosquitoTurbo-Porter October 1975 Mode/Aviation Fokker F-2 astride handle Peanut Packet Cloth tape protects cornera container adds decorative touch Contents removable shelf rubberbands around axles tailskid hold model re maining items go lower compartment draw er Titebond glue diagonal cutters long-nose pliers folding scissors stuffing stick ballpoint pen notebook moist towelette bandaids health food bar Photos author photo print ing Cad Galloway tail skid desired small balsa chocks may glued onto shelf assure exact placement hold-down rubber bands secured passing looped ends through holes shelf loops retained underside shelf toothpicks After model has satisfactorily located remaining corners shelf may utilized storage space con structed triangular shaped compartment accommodate mechanical winder corner shelf Planters Pea nut natch can rubber motor storage bolted another corner small clear plastic snap-top boxes attached along side hold items such prop washers hooks Other arrange ments easily possible suit particular needs long thin drawer lower righthand corner box contains such items tools glue motor stuffing stick separate rear compartment health food bars accommodated fitted l/8x1/16 hard balsa cap strips cover rough upper edges drawer Note strip door skin right drawer glued inner wall box serves lower runner support sliding shelf Sections corner molding serve remaining three runners finger hole end drawer used opening small knob could used instead would require shorter drawer order pro vide clearance knob lower left-hand compartment box usually occupied proof-of-scale loose-leaf binder small camera etc requires no special treatment Alterna tively could fitted additional drawers desired Reinforcing strips wood glued inside box top order spread carrying loads handle held place two screws Large diam eter thin metal washers might serve same purpose front box features stiffening section corner molding top pivoted means piano hinge held place 2-56 machine screws washers nuts hinge placed out side simplicity might neater fastened inside instead door kept closed means two 4-40 machine screws thread blind nuts epoxied upper corner strip box preferred choice latches could employed Mystik brand cloth tape applied outside corners serves conceal rough edges im perfect joints adds decorative note since tape available different colors finished box may given coat two clear urethane varnish seal wood render moisture resistant Next rubber feet may added bottom box upper corners drop-front dbor protect surfaces field abrasion finishing touch can form personalizing items may care add such AMA number club decals etc case added Nash Gremlin emblem supplied friendly American Motors representative thought gremlin outside better inside Nats/Behind Scenes continued page 6 mised tabulation efforts events did have time huge entry lists tabulate results past trophy winners So contestants left know ing did problem will get attention next year answer seems workers keep up tabulation events proceed tabulation problem aggravated separate sites difficult find out site what happened other got complicated some tabulation errors discovered after trophies awardedsome ex changes arranged mail after Nats over got away two-site opera tion just barely universal opinion November1976 99 Kraftsmanship kit processed AAMCO GOLD BALSAThis Trainer will blow apart hits ground GREATEST B/C BASIC TBAINEB Design & Kit ALL TIME Ask over 25000 satisfied builders H-BAY dealers sold themSHALL WE SAY MORE Andresvs Aircraft Model Co Inc US Ete 1& North St Topsfield Mass 01983 887-8541 Peanut Packet/Hannan continued page 51 Support AMA Price $3495 kit per doUar- bar em alt BERT PONDS 76 Nats Commemorative Book Hurry get yours supply lastsonly small number printed Prepared especially commemor ate 50th Nats Dayton Ohio US Bicentennial book has rare insight origin Nats information about early winners unique feature book inclusion 16 plans early 19151928 tractor twin pusher rubber power models plans large 11 x 14 sheets bound book construction interesting details included text Order copy today ostpaid AMA Supply & Service Section 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 I PEANUT SCALE PLANS ACCESSORIES Complete catalog 50t LML 80X 2498 AM SA CAlIF 92041
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/11
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 99
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/11
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 99
HERES LITTLE project will protect Peanut Scale model during transportation organize sup port equipment needed flying idea model protection boxes new course indoor microfilm specialists have always used too RC fliers employ elaborate field kits equipment International competitors have developed model packaging almost science containers gen erally large often intended hold several models contrast designed small enough transported via bicycle yet accommodate enough equipment con test participation also ideal spur-of-the moment trips field sport flying Carefully packed will hold following Peanut Scale model mechani cal winder rubber lube spare rubber moto stuffing stick replacing motors glue Tools Scissors folding type long-nose pliers diagonal cutters modeling knife ball-point pen Spare prop hooks clay ballast pro ofscale loose-leaf binder notebook stop watch camera film emergency ra tions Miscellaneous items Band-Aids straight pins thrust washers shims etc Bill Hannan FiDtYJht IKFiDdhCtZZi An easily made box totes everything youll possibly need Obviously contents could vary de pending upon personal preferences type flying contemplated example planned sport flying rather contest work few sandwiches could replace proof-of-scale binder emergency rations consist health food bar two quick burst energy tide over flying session runs past normal eating time considered incorporation thermos bottle liquid refreshment decided against its considerable weight bulk may feel differently Note basic design could easily expanded larger models extra layer added permit transportation another Peanut goal however minimum exterior dimensions consistent reasonable utility ease han dling traveling stowage choice materials optional sturdy cardboard posterboard could employed chose wood longevity materials selected upon basis economy availability include following door skin pine corner molding approximately i/i wide Mystik cloth tape piano hinge cabinet handle rubber feet miscellaneous screws washers nuts small amount scrap balsa Virtually material obtain able hardware stores lumber outfits plus own scrap box Mystik tape also obtainable some stationers rubber feet may found hardware out lets came radio parts supply house Construction Hints Rather stepby-step account have assumed individ ual builders will likely employ own I, MYSTIK TAPETOP VIEW OVER CORNERS CABINET HANDLE II 6 - I SMALL PARTS BOXES SHELF STIFFENER CORNER MOLDINGMODEL X MOUNTS HERERUBBER RUBBER BAND TIE-DOWNS SLIDING SHELF TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT WINDER STORAGE AREA 4-40 BLIND NUT 4 B DROP DOWN DOOR END VIEW DOOR OFF 4 40 SECURING SCREW K- NOTE STORAGE CAN AND BOXES ARE BOLTED ON AND REMOVABLE CROSS-SECTION OF CORNER MOLDING PLY INSERT SEE ARTICLE DIVIDER DRAWERi MATERIAL I/B PLY DOOR SKIN AND PINE rORNER MOLDING RUBBER FEET-- SIDE VIEW PIANO HINGEEND VIEW DOOR \ FINGER HOLE CLOSED2-56 SCREWS 7 PEANUT PACKET BY BILL HANNAN 50 Model Aviation 4 4 choice materials methods offer summary approach full-size layout strongly recom mended Although sketches indicate basic dimensions used aware requirements may different Under 13 wing-span rule governing Peanut Scale competitions some aircraft subjects including low-aspect-ratio racers feature fuselages too long contained within box illustrated drawings can roughly made inexpensive shelv ing paper opened-up grocery bag point such sketch will enable quick visualization direct checking space requirements model support equipment Dont simply rely upon estimates Once layout has established cut various components size project constructed almost entirely ordinary hand tools including small cross-cut saw razor saw long sanding block door skin plywood quite inexpensive has disadvantage splintering easily cut finetoothed saw will minimize elimi ate problem corner molding used con cave section quarter-round stock would serve purpose could use balsa strips seems shame use such expensive/scarce material such mundane purpose box assembled base up sort learn go manner reminded us cabinetry entirely different ball game model building As example difficulty properly clamping corner molding place glue drying Doubtless old carpenters tricks doing being old carpenter resorted masking tape weights Perhaps use small brads addition glue would simplify chore Some portions plywood warped panels rendered flat careful placement grain rela tion corner molding strips combined overnight glue drying under suitable weights Note sliding shelf reinforced sections corner molding added stiffness shelf may arranged manner choice Its prime purpose supporting Peanut model may held down via small rubber bands around landing gear axles continued page 99 November1976 51 Shows sliding shelf drawer extended topDrop-down end reveals sliding shelf partially health food bar scissors pliers stopwatchopen drawer Lower compartment contents Winder triangular compartment Open canclude proof-of-scale notebook camera film reveals rubber plastic wrapping NotebookDrawer holds tools glue etc Model Pilatus camera bottom Model Farman MosquitoTurbo-Porter October 1975 Mode/Aviation Fokker F-2 astride handle Peanut Packet Cloth tape protects cornera container adds decorative touch Contents removable shelf rubberbands around axles tailskid hold model re maining items go lower compartment draw er Titebond glue diagonal cutters long-nose pliers folding scissors stuffing stick ballpoint pen notebook moist towelette bandaids health food bar Photos author photo print ing Cad Galloway tail skid desired small balsa chocks may glued onto shelf assure exact placement hold-down rubber bands secured passing looped ends through holes shelf loops retained underside shelf toothpicks After model has satisfactorily located remaining corners shelf may utilized storage space con structed triangular shaped compartment accommodate mechanical winder corner shelf Planters Pea nut natch can rubber motor storage bolted another corner small clear plastic snap-top boxes attached along side hold items such prop washers hooks Other arrange ments easily possible suit particular needs long thin drawer lower righthand corner box contains such items tools glue motor stuffing stick separate rear compartment health food bars accommodated fitted l/8x1/16 hard balsa cap strips cover rough upper edges drawer Note strip door skin right drawer glued inner wall box serves lower runner support sliding shelf Sections corner molding serve remaining three runners finger hole end drawer used opening small knob could used instead would require shorter drawer order pro vide clearance knob lower left-hand compartment box usually occupied proof-of-scale loose-leaf binder small camera etc requires no special treatment Alterna tively could fitted additional drawers desired Reinforcing strips wood glued inside box top order spread carrying loads handle held place two screws Large diam eter thin metal washers might serve same purpose front box features stiffening section corner molding top pivoted means piano hinge held place 2-56 machine screws washers nuts hinge placed out side simplicity might neater fastened inside instead door kept closed means two 4-40 machine screws thread blind nuts epoxied upper corner strip box preferred choice latches could employed Mystik brand cloth tape applied outside corners serves conceal rough edges im perfect joints adds decorative note since tape available different colors finished box may given coat two clear urethane varnish seal wood render moisture resistant Next rubber feet may added bottom box upper corners drop-front dbor protect surfaces field abrasion finishing touch can form personalizing items may care add such AMA number club decals etc case added Nash Gremlin emblem supplied friendly American Motors representative thought gremlin outside better inside Nats/Behind Scenes continued page 6 mised tabulation efforts events did have time huge entry lists tabulate results past trophy winners So contestants left know ing did problem will get attention next year answer seems workers keep up tabulation events proceed tabulation problem aggravated separate sites difficult find out site what happened other got complicated some tabulation errors discovered after trophies awardedsome ex changes arranged mail after Nats over got away two-site opera tion just barely universal opinion November1976 99 Kraftsmanship kit processed AAMCO GOLD BALSAThis Trainer will blow apart hits ground GREATEST B/C BASIC TBAINEB Design & Kit ALL TIME Ask over 25000 satisfied builders H-BAY dealers sold themSHALL WE SAY MORE Andresvs Aircraft Model Co Inc US Ete 1& North St Topsfield Mass 01983 887-8541 Peanut Packet/Hannan continued page 51 Support AMA Price $3495 kit per doUar- bar em alt BERT PONDS 76 Nats Commemorative Book Hurry get yours supply lastsonly small number printed Prepared especially commemor ate 50th Nats Dayton Ohio US Bicentennial book has rare insight origin Nats information about early winners unique feature book inclusion 16 plans early 19151928 tractor twin pusher rubber power models plans large 11 x 14 sheets bound book construction interesting details included text Order copy today ostpaid AMA Supply & Service Section 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 I PEANUT SCALE PLANS ACCESSORIES Complete catalog 50t LML 80X 2498 AM SA CAlIF 92041
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/11
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 99
HERES LITTLE project will protect Peanut Scale model during transportation organize sup port equipment needed flying idea model protection boxes new course indoor microfilm specialists have always used too RC fliers employ elaborate field kits equipment International competitors have developed model packaging almost science containers gen erally large often intended hold several models contrast designed small enough transported via bicycle yet accommodate enough equipment con test participation also ideal spur-of-the moment trips field sport flying Carefully packed will hold following Peanut Scale model mechani cal winder rubber lube spare rubber moto stuffing stick replacing motors glue Tools Scissors folding type long-nose pliers diagonal cutters modeling knife ball-point pen Spare prop hooks clay ballast pro ofscale loose-leaf binder notebook stop watch camera film emergency ra tions Miscellaneous items Band-Aids straight pins thrust washers shims etc Bill Hannan FiDtYJht IKFiDdhCtZZi An easily made box totes everything youll possibly need Obviously contents could vary de pending upon personal preferences type flying contemplated example planned sport flying rather contest work few sandwiches could replace proof-of-scale binder emergency rations consist health food bar two quick burst energy tide over flying session runs past normal eating time considered incorporation thermos bottle liquid refreshment decided against its considerable weight bulk may feel differently Note basic design could easily expanded larger models extra layer added permit transportation another Peanut goal however minimum exterior dimensions consistent reasonable utility ease han dling traveling stowage choice materials optional sturdy cardboard posterboard could employed chose wood longevity materials selected upon basis economy availability include following door skin pine corner molding approximately i/i wide Mystik cloth tape piano hinge cabinet handle rubber feet miscellaneous screws washers nuts small amount scrap balsa Virtually material obtain able hardware stores lumber outfits plus own scrap box Mystik tape also obtainable some stationers rubber feet may found hardware out lets came radio parts supply house Construction Hints Rather stepby-step account have assumed individ ual builders will likely employ own I, MYSTIK TAPETOP VIEW OVER CORNERS CABINET HANDLE II 6 - I SMALL PARTS BOXES SHELF STIFFENER CORNER MOLDINGMODEL X MOUNTS HERERUBBER RUBBER BAND TIE-DOWNS SLIDING SHELF TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT WINDER STORAGE AREA 4-40 BLIND NUT 4 B DROP DOWN DOOR END VIEW DOOR OFF 4 40 SECURING SCREW K- NOTE STORAGE CAN AND BOXES ARE BOLTED ON AND REMOVABLE CROSS-SECTION OF CORNER MOLDING PLY INSERT SEE ARTICLE DIVIDER DRAWERi MATERIAL I/B PLY DOOR SKIN AND PINE rORNER MOLDING RUBBER FEET-- SIDE VIEW PIANO HINGEEND VIEW DOOR \ FINGER HOLE CLOSED2-56 SCREWS 7 PEANUT PACKET BY BILL HANNAN 50 Model Aviation 4 4 choice materials methods offer summary approach full-size layout strongly recom mended Although sketches indicate basic dimensions used aware requirements may different Under 13 wing-span rule governing Peanut Scale competitions some aircraft subjects including low-aspect-ratio racers feature fuselages too long contained within box illustrated drawings can roughly made inexpensive shelv ing paper opened-up grocery bag point such sketch will enable quick visualization direct checking space requirements model support equipment Dont simply rely upon estimates Once layout has established cut various components size project constructed almost entirely ordinary hand tools including small cross-cut saw razor saw long sanding block door skin plywood quite inexpensive has disadvantage splintering easily cut finetoothed saw will minimize elimi ate problem corner molding used con cave section quarter-round stock would serve purpose could use balsa strips seems shame use such expensive/scarce material such mundane purpose box assembled base up sort learn go manner reminded us cabinetry entirely different ball game model building As example difficulty properly clamping corner molding place glue drying Doubtless old carpenters tricks doing being old carpenter resorted masking tape weights Perhaps use small brads addition glue would simplify chore Some portions plywood warped panels rendered flat careful placement grain rela tion corner molding strips combined overnight glue drying under suitable weights Note sliding shelf reinforced sections corner molding added stiffness shelf may arranged manner choice Its prime purpose supporting Peanut model may held down via small rubber bands around landing gear axles continued page 99 November1976 51 Shows sliding shelf drawer extended topDrop-down end reveals sliding shelf partially health food bar scissors pliers stopwatchopen drawer Lower compartment contents Winder triangular compartment Open canclude proof-of-scale notebook camera film reveals rubber plastic wrapping NotebookDrawer holds tools glue etc Model Pilatus camera bottom Model Farman MosquitoTurbo-Porter October 1975 Mode/Aviation Fokker F-2 astride handle Peanut Packet Cloth tape protects cornera container adds decorative touch Contents removable shelf rubberbands around axles tailskid hold model re maining items go lower compartment draw er Titebond glue diagonal cutters long-nose pliers folding scissors stuffing stick ballpoint pen notebook moist towelette bandaids health food bar Photos author photo print ing Cad Galloway tail skid desired small balsa chocks may glued onto shelf assure exact placement hold-down rubber bands secured passing looped ends through holes shelf loops retained underside shelf toothpicks After model has satisfactorily located remaining corners shelf may utilized storage space con structed triangular shaped compartment accommodate mechanical winder corner shelf Planters Pea nut natch can rubber motor storage bolted another corner small clear plastic snap-top boxes attached along side hold items such prop washers hooks Other arrange ments easily possible suit particular needs long thin drawer lower righthand corner box contains such items tools glue motor stuffing stick separate rear compartment health food bars accommodated fitted l/8x1/16 hard balsa cap strips cover rough upper edges drawer Note strip door skin right drawer glued inner wall box serves lower runner support sliding shelf Sections corner molding serve remaining three runners finger hole end drawer used opening small knob could used instead would require shorter drawer order pro vide clearance knob lower left-hand compartment box usually occupied proof-of-scale loose-leaf binder small camera etc requires no special treatment Alterna tively could fitted additional drawers desired Reinforcing strips wood glued inside box top order spread carrying loads handle held place two screws Large diam eter thin metal washers might serve same purpose front box features stiffening section corner molding top pivoted means piano hinge held place 2-56 machine screws washers nuts hinge placed out side simplicity might neater fastened inside instead door kept closed means two 4-40 machine screws thread blind nuts epoxied upper corner strip box preferred choice latches could employed Mystik brand cloth tape applied outside corners serves conceal rough edges im perfect joints adds decorative note since tape available different colors finished box may given coat two clear urethane varnish seal wood render moisture resistant Next rubber feet may added bottom box upper corners drop-front dbor protect surfaces field abrasion finishing touch can form personalizing items may care add such AMA number club decals etc case added Nash Gremlin emblem supplied friendly American Motors representative thought gremlin outside better inside Nats/Behind Scenes continued page 6 mised tabulation efforts events did have time huge entry lists tabulate results past trophy winners So contestants left know ing did problem will get attention next year answer seems workers keep up tabulation events proceed tabulation problem aggravated separate sites difficult find out site what happened other got complicated some tabulation errors discovered after trophies awardedsome ex changes arranged mail after Nats over got away two-site opera tion just barely universal opinion November1976 99 Kraftsmanship kit processed AAMCO GOLD BALSAThis Trainer will blow apart hits ground GREATEST B/C BASIC TBAINEB Design & Kit ALL TIME Ask over 25000 satisfied builders H-BAY dealers sold themSHALL WE SAY MORE Andresvs Aircraft Model Co Inc US Ete 1& North St Topsfield Mass 01983 887-8541 Peanut Packet/Hannan continued page 51 Support AMA Price $3495 kit per doUar- bar em alt BERT PONDS 76 Nats Commemorative Book Hurry get yours supply lastsonly small number printed Prepared especially commemor ate 50th Nats Dayton Ohio US Bicentennial book has rare insight origin Nats information about early winners unique feature book inclusion 16 plans early 19151928 tractor twin pusher rubber power models plans large 11 x 14 sheets bound book construction interesting details included text Order copy today ostpaid AMA Supply & Service Section 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 I PEANUT SCALE PLANS ACCESSORIES Complete catalog 50t LML 80X 2498 AM SA CAlIF 92041
