92 Model Aviation THE PROTOTYPE AIRCRAFT successful series armed twoseaters produced Fabrica Aeroplani lag 0 Pomilio Turin during 1917 1918 Although Ansaldo popularly thought archetypal Italian WW aircraft Pomillo P series pro duced greater numbers total being excess 1600 model has wingspan 31 making suitable Jumbo Rubber class competitions design PE seems capture essence aircraft vintage simple robust making very little concession non-utilitarian features Unsophisticated todays standards design nonetheless has pleasing plan nicely porportioned moment arrangement interesting wing fan-like stabilizer fuselage pro file has sturdy forward portion distin guished unusual raked radiator behind sat big 300-hp 12-cylin der Fiat engine color scheme incorporated model reproduced color two-view drawing Macmillian book Bombers 1914-1918 Ken Munson book may out print can found used book stores reasonable price Under surfaces wings stabilizer doped cream coior olive drab fuseiage repeats biue white green chevron motif found upper wings modeis framework straightforward robust Wings made easy re movai means indexing pins rubberband retainen tali surfaces aiso removabie design typIfies 1914-1918 aircraft nose covered pressure-sensitive metaiiic Myiar painted fiat gray Nor mal handling results paint wear iouver edges giving realistic worn appearance rubber-powered Scale models character appeal WW Ital ian reconnaissance aircraft may youre looking 31-in wingspan scale 13/ equals 1 ft fits what generally called Jumbo category Fuselage constructIon habit laminating fuselage longerons ones Pomillo made cement ing 32 balsa / sq form L-shaped piece See enlarged detail plans kind longeron allows tissue covering cemented along edge / balsa never Proportions Pomlilo nice Rubber Scale though tail surfaces have slightlyeniarged forthe sakeof Improved stability Wings washed-outatthetips aeweil laminated longeron cut / sheet balsa plates nose set flush side Use 3/ sheet nose use alternate longeron method After cement thoroughly dry vert both frames align over top view plans Cement tail posts together work way fortouching fuselage upright structure may wish substitute %2 sq balsa simplifies construction Lay longerons over side view plans cement upright parts Make riRht left side use Note two uprights tnat provide 3A6-in-dia aluminum tube rubber anchor tail made hard / balsa well back up ood doubler Rampant rubber very unforgiving fuselage interior ward cementing crosspieces place respective stations Check fuselage symmetry go will necessary clamp nose together dur ing operation widest part fuselage cockpit area pile Left front cockpit sports simuisted instruments balsa pilot Lewis machine gun made balsa painted represent worn metal Right Flying wires between wing bays contribute models strength Theyre made 2-lb-test nyion fishing leader December 1984 93 encylopedias sometimes works temporary wedge After basic frame thoroughly dry cut fit bulkhead either I, sheet balsa Styrofoam completely fill framing immediately under former E Cut l-in-dia hole center allow passage rubber motor before ce menting bulkhead place piece serves number purposes lends rigidity fuselage guarantees alignment prevents fuselage sides collapsing grasping model hand launch Finally contributes protection fuselage innards rubber motor thrashes around Cut medium sheet balsa formers through H cement place Formers F G H can notched x / basswood stringer insertion us ing jewelers file folded sandpaper Before covering forward cowl area will necessary cement two A-in ID aluminum tubes place receive bent wire cabane struts should epoxied pieces join top longerons make wing bays removable similar tubes should provided lower wing roots sertion bamboo aluminum dexing pins align wings fuselage forward cowl made bending straight grained 1/32 sheet balsa over Farm ers through E satisfac tory way achieve minimum fuss make rudi mentary pattern traces accu rately longeron curve will necessary cut slightly undersize cockpit hole before author Bill Noonan launches mod 01 fora testfllght P0mb isa stable flier once proper balance Incidence ad justments made Its nice-sIzed model applying balsa allows 1/32 sheet manipulated fitting drop off between front pilots cockpit front gunners position Once decking cemented place carefully sand cockpit edge symmetrical oval Wetting outside sheet balsa diluted solution ammonia water facilitates bend ing process Cut oval opening cowling top engine access Cut fit sheet balsa floor fits inside opening about /2 below side cuts pro vides base simulated Fiat engine top sit /32 sheet plywood bulk 112 -1-H Finfs41c1sodir z axCes LANDiNG GEAR ARRANGEMEN2 50/We zfua wtrc NE STRUT ARRANGEMEPJr 94 Model Aviation S Q Q QQ I 6afsa tqrgfoam DUMMY FiAT ENGINE head made tracing around fin ished nose shape will duplicate Former fuselage immediately below Cut square hole center plywood part about 1 x 1 allow passage rubber motor Cut nose block basswood sanding contour mate plywood bulkhead Fit indexing plug back nose block checking fit forcing through hole plywood Cement plywood part place Former Drill nose block 30 downthrust Insert thrust button simulated radiator may made cutting out piece fine brass filter screen setting shallow recess front nose block best paint shell before cementing screen place decking surrounding gunners cockpit cut soft block balsa contoured fit accurately Formers E F Cut 2-in-dia hole center part 4-in balsa gun ring will cemented place after model painted unusual tall skid built up /32 balsa Bamboo used skid itself unit will covered tissue later Note skid penetrates piece hard / sheet balsa fills triangu lated rear portion fuselage bottom Add hard / sheet filler pieces above bottom longeron lower wing root angled lower wing root rib must mate accurately portion fuselage model size tends put consid erable stress landing gear corporated shock system patterned after aircraft vintage Bend V-shaped right left legs allowing A2-in wire cross fuselage bottom below front cockpit Note crotch V has inverted U bent allow spring axle travel fullsize aircraft usually controlled bungee cord Two A2-in-dia axles utilized leading soldered bottom V second soldered axle center See sketch general arrangement well bind landing gear wire fuselage crosspieces light thread before applying cement Wire legs should faired either oval-sectioned plastic straws appropriate-sized balsa straw sheath can used cover axle assembly Wheels may turned small lathe balsa purchased ready-made cabane strut unit bent %2-in wire fashion similar land ing gear right left parts soldered apex airfoilshaped envelope center section patterned Rib 1 epoxied place see sketch part made two pieces / plywood /2 sheet balsa center drilled allow passage top wing root rib indexing pins insert respective tubes wings After model painted cabane unit plugs tubes cemented fuselage WIng construction Removable wing bays Left Radiator/nose block unit madefrom basswood carves nicelyand resistadamage Top dummy Fiat engine made either balsa Styrofoam Right framework design shows concern choice wood sizes achieve optimum strength relative weight Points high stress such wing roots landing gear given special attention Author isa master Rubber Scaie art December 1984 95 Top view shows Pomillos handsome wing tail plan Tops wings stab silver chevron markings blue white green Care small details pays off l-ull-Ize Pians Available. See Page 180 S9exttrna44ron confroc -1rWr mfiE 6ia 0 iJ0 101 0 0 0 40 NUPPER LEFT WINOfitenp1 ih &n fsfEEd baaaa&cm4 1U6f R _______ 1 7 LOWER LEFTWNG 5I -Fe __ __ __ __ __ __ 5aOOO Wm mdxpms -co-~-UH H yro6d Eaydmi&r 1 a&ro7 COfltTV wwe y4stcJtrawsfrUts 6mianisuar \IFiIIi incorporated model make transit storage easier feature also minimizes damage model flies fixed object Construction follows conventional practice Ribs cut medium 1A0 sheet balsa exception root ribs %2 balsa Notching spar positions small file tends cut 96 Model Aviation down spilt ribs lightening holes made using common notebook punch may wish dispense does result few split ribs Pin spars position over plans dont pierce wood elevating slightly allow undercamber Cement ribs respective stations check ing perpendicularity Cement leading edge LE notched trailing edge TE place wing tips made bending two pieces /32 x basswood around waxed cardboard form Soaking bass wood solution hot water little household ammonia detergent facili tates bending around form sure rinse basswood thoroughly before ap plying white glue between pieces am monia causes white glue roll up funny little balls Allow bent wood remain form overnight Trim tips cement place fair ing leading trailing edges Cut sand LE TE proper airfoil Add 1A0 x balsa strip breeches last three ribs top wing defines simulated aileron provides base cement dummy control horn Add l/ sheet balsa strut bases between ribs contouring conform airfoil drill receive strut stubs removable wing bays held place small orthodontists rubberbands stretched between 015-in wire hooks have cemented underside top bottom wing Continued page 176 tps-zycs 46ass POMIUO PE WWI rrAuAN REcON DSignd nd dwn t small details add upto interesting model Markings distinctive contrast utilitarian milItary color scheme Lettering numbers rub-off transfers PATTERN SHIP AS GOOD AS YOU ARE. 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92 Model Aviation THE PROTOTYPE AIRCRAFT successful series armed twoseaters produced Fabrica Aeroplani lag 0 Pomilio Turin during 1917 1918 Although Ansaldo popularly thought archetypal Italian WW aircraft Pomillo P series pro duced greater numbers total being excess 1600 model has wingspan 31 making suitable Jumbo Rubber class competitions design PE seems capture essence aircraft vintage simple robust making very little concession non-utilitarian features Unsophisticated todays standards design nonetheless has pleasing plan nicely porportioned moment arrangement interesting wing fan-like stabilizer fuselage pro file has sturdy forward portion distin guished unusual raked radiator behind sat big 300-hp 12-cylin der Fiat engine color scheme incorporated model reproduced color two-view drawing Macmillian book Bombers 1914-1918 Ken Munson book may out print can found used book stores reasonable price Under surfaces wings stabilizer doped cream coior olive drab fuseiage repeats biue white green chevron motif found upper wings modeis framework straightforward robust Wings made easy re movai means indexing pins rubberband retainen tali surfaces aiso removabie design typIfies 1914-1918 aircraft nose covered pressure-sensitive metaiiic Myiar painted fiat gray Nor mal handling results paint wear iouver edges giving realistic worn appearance rubber-powered Scale models character appeal WW Ital ian reconnaissance aircraft may youre looking 31-in wingspan scale 13/ equals 1 ft fits what generally called Jumbo category Fuselage constructIon habit laminating fuselage longerons ones Pomillo made cement ing 32 balsa / sq form L-shaped piece See enlarged detail plans kind longeron allows tissue covering cemented along edge / balsa never Proportions Pomlilo nice Rubber Scale though tail surfaces have slightlyeniarged forthe sakeof Improved stability Wings washed-outatthetips aeweil laminated longeron cut / sheet balsa plates nose set flush side Use 3/ sheet nose use alternate longeron method After cement thoroughly dry vert both frames align over top view plans Cement tail posts together work way fortouching fuselage upright structure may wish substitute %2 sq balsa simplifies construction Lay longerons over side view plans cement upright parts Make riRht left side use Note two uprights tnat provide 3A6-in-dia aluminum tube rubber anchor tail made hard / balsa well back up ood doubler Rampant rubber very unforgiving fuselage interior ward cementing crosspieces place respective stations Check fuselage symmetry go will necessary clamp nose together dur ing operation widest part fuselage cockpit area pile Left front cockpit sports simuisted instruments balsa pilot Lewis machine gun made balsa painted represent worn metal Right Flying wires between wing bays contribute models strength Theyre made 2-lb-test nyion fishing leader December 1984 93 encylopedias sometimes works temporary wedge After basic frame thoroughly dry cut fit bulkhead either I, sheet balsa Styrofoam completely fill framing immediately under former E Cut l-in-dia hole center allow passage rubber motor before ce menting bulkhead place piece serves number purposes lends rigidity fuselage guarantees alignment prevents fuselage sides collapsing grasping model hand launch Finally contributes protection fuselage innards rubber motor thrashes around Cut medium sheet balsa formers through H cement place Formers F G H can notched x / basswood stringer insertion us ing jewelers file folded sandpaper Before covering forward cowl area will necessary cement two A-in ID aluminum tubes place receive bent wire cabane struts should epoxied pieces join top longerons make wing bays removable similar tubes should provided lower wing roots sertion bamboo aluminum dexing pins align wings fuselage forward cowl made bending straight grained 1/32 sheet balsa over Farm ers through E satisfac tory way achieve minimum fuss make rudi mentary pattern traces accu rately longeron curve will necessary cut slightly undersize cockpit hole before author Bill Noonan launches mod 01 fora testfllght P0mb isa stable flier once proper balance Incidence ad justments made Its nice-sIzed model applying balsa allows 1/32 sheet manipulated fitting drop off between front pilots cockpit front gunners position Once decking cemented place carefully sand cockpit edge symmetrical oval Wetting outside sheet balsa diluted solution ammonia water facilitates bend ing process Cut oval opening cowling top engine access Cut fit sheet balsa floor fits inside opening about /2 below side cuts pro vides base simulated Fiat engine top sit /32 sheet plywood bulk 112 -1-H Finfs41c1sodir z axCes LANDiNG GEAR ARRANGEMEN2 50/We zfua wtrc NE STRUT ARRANGEMEPJr 94 Model Aviation S Q Q QQ I 6afsa tqrgfoam DUMMY FiAT ENGINE head made tracing around fin ished nose shape will duplicate Former fuselage immediately below Cut square hole center plywood part about 1 x 1 allow passage rubber motor Cut nose block basswood sanding contour mate plywood bulkhead Fit indexing plug back nose block checking fit forcing through hole plywood Cement plywood part place Former Drill nose block 30 downthrust Insert thrust button simulated radiator may made cutting out piece fine brass filter screen setting shallow recess front nose block best paint shell before cementing screen place decking surrounding gunners cockpit cut soft block balsa contoured fit accurately Formers E F Cut 2-in-dia hole center part 4-in balsa gun ring will cemented place after model painted unusual tall skid built up /32 balsa Bamboo used skid itself unit will covered tissue later Note skid penetrates piece hard / sheet balsa fills triangu lated rear portion fuselage bottom Add hard / sheet filler pieces above bottom longeron lower wing root angled lower wing root rib must mate accurately portion fuselage model size tends put consid erable stress landing gear corporated shock system patterned after aircraft vintage Bend V-shaped right left legs allowing A2-in wire cross fuselage bottom below front cockpit Note crotch V has inverted U bent allow spring axle travel fullsize aircraft usually controlled bungee cord Two A2-in-dia axles utilized leading soldered bottom V second soldered axle center See sketch general arrangement well bind landing gear wire fuselage crosspieces light thread before applying cement Wire legs should faired either oval-sectioned plastic straws appropriate-sized balsa straw sheath can used cover axle assembly Wheels may turned small lathe balsa purchased ready-made cabane strut unit bent %2-in wire fashion similar land ing gear right left parts soldered apex airfoilshaped envelope center section patterned Rib 1 epoxied place see sketch part made two pieces / plywood /2 sheet balsa center drilled allow passage top wing root rib indexing pins insert respective tubes wings After model painted cabane unit plugs tubes cemented fuselage WIng construction Removable wing bays Left Radiator/nose block unit madefrom basswood carves nicelyand resistadamage Top dummy Fiat engine made either balsa Styrofoam Right framework design shows concern choice wood sizes achieve optimum strength relative weight Points high stress such wing roots landing gear given special attention Author isa master Rubber Scaie art December 1984 95 Top view shows Pomillos handsome wing tail plan Tops wings stab silver chevron markings blue white green Care small details pays off l-ull-Ize Pians Available. See Page 180 S9exttrna44ron confroc -1rWr mfiE 6ia 0 iJ0 101 0 0 0 40 NUPPER LEFT WINOfitenp1 ih &n fsfEEd baaaa&cm4 1U6f R _______ 1 7 LOWER LEFTWNG 5I -Fe __ __ __ __ __ __ 5aOOO Wm mdxpms -co-~-UH H yro6d Eaydmi&r 1 a&ro7 COfltTV wwe y4stcJtrawsfrUts 6mianisuar \IFiIIi incorporated model make transit storage easier feature also minimizes damage model flies fixed object Construction follows conventional practice Ribs cut medium 1A0 sheet balsa exception root ribs %2 balsa Notching spar positions small file tends cut 96 Model Aviation down spilt ribs lightening holes made using common notebook punch may wish dispense does result few split ribs Pin spars position over plans dont pierce wood elevating slightly allow undercamber Cement ribs respective stations check ing perpendicularity Cement leading edge LE notched trailing edge TE place wing tips made bending two pieces /32 x basswood around waxed cardboard form Soaking bass wood solution hot water little household ammonia detergent facili tates bending around form sure rinse basswood thoroughly before ap plying white glue between pieces am monia causes white glue roll up funny little balls Allow bent wood remain form overnight Trim tips cement place fair ing leading trailing edges Cut sand LE TE proper airfoil Add 1A0 x balsa strip breeches last three ribs top wing defines simulated aileron provides base cement dummy control horn Add l/ sheet balsa strut bases between ribs contouring conform airfoil drill receive strut stubs removable wing bays held place small orthodontists rubberbands stretched between 015-in wire hooks have cemented underside top bottom wing Continued page 176 tps-zycs 46ass POMIUO PE WWI rrAuAN REcON DSignd nd dwn t small details add upto interesting model Markings distinctive contrast utilitarian milItary color scheme Lettering numbers rub-off transfers PATTERN SHIP AS GOOD AS YOU ARE. 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_____________________________________ I NAME g STREET 0-tel CITY I E ____________________ ZIP ____________________ UB will tolerate 1100 turns well safety margin lubed Because generous wing area ancing model somewhat critical least ounce ballast inside nose will required will necessr fiddle around optimum longiti nal dihedral incidence making justments balance original tended stall though inciden- arrangement seemed visually C final adjustment stab 1A6-in shim under leading edge balance position shown plans model rubber place C adjusted model very stable tending fly left-hand circles Pomilio PE subject opportunity make something n frequently seenand good characteristics try Good luck glues Take care time comeu paint finished engine test t some scrap material Only will attack foam can used Sig Plasti-Namel works very well Testors Pla enamel also suitable think latex paints OK since havent personally used urge test first testing allow sufficien drying time paint cure Occa sionally 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92 Model Aviation THE PROTOTYPE AIRCRAFT successful series armed twoseaters produced Fabrica Aeroplani lag 0 Pomilio Turin during 1917 1918 Although Ansaldo popularly thought archetypal Italian WW aircraft Pomillo P series pro duced greater numbers total being excess 1600 model has wingspan 31 making suitable Jumbo Rubber class competitions design PE seems capture essence aircraft vintage simple robust making very little concession non-utilitarian features Unsophisticated todays standards design nonetheless has pleasing plan nicely porportioned moment arrangement interesting wing fan-like stabilizer fuselage pro file has sturdy forward portion distin guished unusual raked radiator behind sat big 300-hp 12-cylin der Fiat engine color scheme incorporated model reproduced color two-view drawing Macmillian book Bombers 1914-1918 Ken Munson book may out print can found used book stores reasonable price Under surfaces wings stabilizer doped cream coior olive drab fuseiage repeats biue white green chevron motif found upper wings modeis framework straightforward robust Wings made easy re movai means indexing pins rubberband retainen tali surfaces aiso removabie design typIfies 1914-1918 aircraft nose covered pressure-sensitive metaiiic Myiar painted fiat gray Nor mal handling results paint wear iouver edges giving realistic worn appearance rubber-powered Scale models character appeal WW Ital ian reconnaissance aircraft may youre looking 31-in wingspan scale 13/ equals 1 ft fits what generally called Jumbo category Fuselage constructIon habit laminating fuselage longerons ones Pomillo made cement ing 32 balsa / sq form L-shaped piece See enlarged detail plans kind longeron allows tissue covering cemented along edge / balsa never Proportions Pomlilo nice Rubber Scale though tail surfaces have slightlyeniarged forthe sakeof Improved stability Wings washed-outatthetips aeweil laminated longeron cut / sheet balsa plates nose set flush side Use 3/ sheet nose use alternate longeron method After cement thoroughly dry vert both frames align over top view plans Cement tail posts together work way fortouching fuselage upright structure may wish substitute %2 sq balsa simplifies construction Lay longerons over side view plans cement upright parts Make riRht left side use Note two uprights tnat provide 3A6-in-dia aluminum tube rubber anchor tail made hard / balsa well back up ood doubler Rampant rubber very unforgiving fuselage interior ward cementing crosspieces place respective stations Check fuselage symmetry go will necessary clamp nose together dur ing operation widest part fuselage cockpit area pile Left front cockpit sports simuisted instruments balsa pilot Lewis machine gun made balsa painted represent worn metal Right Flying wires between wing bays contribute models strength Theyre made 2-lb-test nyion fishing leader December 1984 93 encylopedias sometimes works temporary wedge After basic frame thoroughly dry cut fit bulkhead either I, sheet balsa Styrofoam completely fill framing immediately under former E Cut l-in-dia hole center allow passage rubber motor before ce menting bulkhead place piece serves number purposes lends rigidity fuselage guarantees alignment prevents fuselage sides collapsing grasping model hand launch Finally contributes protection fuselage innards rubber motor thrashes around Cut medium sheet balsa formers through H cement place Formers F G H can notched x / basswood stringer insertion us ing jewelers file folded sandpaper Before covering forward cowl area will necessary cement two A-in ID aluminum tubes place receive bent wire cabane struts should epoxied pieces join top longerons make wing bays removable similar tubes should provided lower wing roots sertion bamboo aluminum dexing pins align wings fuselage forward cowl made bending straight grained 1/32 sheet balsa over Farm ers through E satisfac tory way achieve minimum fuss make rudi mentary pattern traces accu rately longeron curve will necessary cut slightly undersize cockpit hole before author Bill Noonan launches mod 01 fora testfllght P0mb isa stable flier once proper balance Incidence ad justments made Its nice-sIzed model applying balsa allows 1/32 sheet manipulated fitting drop off between front pilots cockpit front gunners position Once decking cemented place carefully sand cockpit edge symmetrical oval Wetting outside sheet balsa diluted solution ammonia water facilitates bend ing process Cut oval opening cowling top engine access Cut fit sheet balsa floor fits inside opening about /2 below side cuts pro vides base simulated Fiat engine top sit /32 sheet plywood bulk 112 -1-H Finfs41c1sodir z axCes LANDiNG GEAR ARRANGEMEN2 50/We zfua wtrc NE STRUT ARRANGEMEPJr 94 Model Aviation S Q Q QQ I 6afsa tqrgfoam DUMMY FiAT ENGINE head made tracing around fin ished nose shape will duplicate Former fuselage immediately below Cut square hole center plywood part about 1 x 1 allow passage rubber motor Cut nose block basswood sanding contour mate plywood bulkhead Fit indexing plug back nose block checking fit forcing through hole plywood Cement plywood part place Former Drill nose block 30 downthrust Insert thrust button simulated radiator may made cutting out piece fine brass filter screen setting shallow recess front nose block best paint shell before cementing screen place decking surrounding gunners cockpit cut soft block balsa contoured fit accurately Formers E F Cut 2-in-dia hole center part 4-in balsa gun ring will cemented place after model painted unusual tall skid built up /32 balsa Bamboo used skid itself unit will covered tissue later Note skid penetrates piece hard / sheet balsa fills triangu lated rear portion fuselage bottom Add hard / sheet filler pieces above bottom longeron lower wing root angled lower wing root rib must mate accurately portion fuselage model size tends put consid erable stress landing gear corporated shock system patterned after aircraft vintage Bend V-shaped right left legs allowing A2-in wire cross fuselage bottom below front cockpit Note crotch V has inverted U bent allow spring axle travel fullsize aircraft usually controlled bungee cord Two A2-in-dia axles utilized leading soldered bottom V second soldered axle center See sketch general arrangement well bind landing gear wire fuselage crosspieces light thread before applying cement Wire legs should faired either oval-sectioned plastic straws appropriate-sized balsa straw sheath can used cover axle assembly Wheels may turned small lathe balsa purchased ready-made cabane strut unit bent %2-in wire fashion similar land ing gear right left parts soldered apex airfoilshaped envelope center section patterned Rib 1 epoxied place see sketch part made two pieces / plywood /2 sheet balsa center drilled allow passage top wing root rib indexing pins insert respective tubes wings After model painted cabane unit plugs tubes cemented fuselage WIng construction Removable wing bays Left Radiator/nose block unit madefrom basswood carves nicelyand resistadamage Top dummy Fiat engine made either balsa Styrofoam Right framework design shows concern choice wood sizes achieve optimum strength relative weight Points high stress such wing roots landing gear given special attention Author isa master Rubber Scaie art December 1984 95 Top view shows Pomillos handsome wing tail plan Tops wings stab silver chevron markings blue white green Care small details pays off l-ull-Ize Pians Available. See Page 180 S9exttrna44ron confroc -1rWr mfiE 6ia 0 iJ0 101 0 0 0 40 NUPPER LEFT WINOfitenp1 ih &n fsfEEd baaaa&cm4 1U6f R _______ 1 7 LOWER LEFTWNG 5I -Fe __ __ __ __ __ __ 5aOOO Wm mdxpms -co-~-UH H yro6d Eaydmi&r 1 a&ro7 COfltTV wwe y4stcJtrawsfrUts 6mianisuar \IFiIIi incorporated model make transit storage easier feature also minimizes damage model flies fixed object Construction follows conventional practice Ribs cut medium 1A0 sheet balsa exception root ribs %2 balsa Notching spar positions small file tends cut 96 Model Aviation down spilt ribs lightening holes made using common notebook punch may wish dispense does result few split ribs Pin spars position over plans dont pierce wood elevating slightly allow undercamber Cement ribs respective stations check ing perpendicularity Cement leading edge LE notched trailing edge TE place wing tips made bending two pieces /32 x basswood around waxed cardboard form Soaking bass wood solution hot water little household ammonia detergent facili tates bending around form sure rinse basswood thoroughly before ap plying white glue between pieces am monia causes white glue roll up funny little balls Allow bent wood remain form overnight Trim tips cement place fair ing leading trailing edges Cut sand LE TE proper airfoil Add 1A0 x balsa strip breeches last three ribs top wing defines simulated aileron provides base cement dummy control horn Add l/ sheet balsa strut bases between ribs contouring conform airfoil drill receive strut stubs removable wing bays held place small orthodontists rubberbands stretched between 015-in wire hooks have cemented underside top bottom wing Continued page 176 tps-zycs 46ass POMIUO PE WWI rrAuAN REcON DSignd nd dwn t small details add upto interesting model Markings distinctive contrast utilitarian milItary color scheme Lettering numbers rub-off transfers PATTERN SHIP AS GOOD AS YOU ARE. 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Barnstorm er game build using oaly Ambroid Testors glue con sidered backed off moment weakness built know Modelers didnt always build oak steel cable ferro concrete present-day modeling counterparts writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation LIghtweIght Foam WlnglEvans Continued page 85 / capstrip butt against Cut two strips balsa least A-in wider leading edge foam about /2 sheet A-in balsa Glue pin trailing edge again centering allow cap strips After leading trailing edges have dried mark cores 2-in inter vals locate cap strips Mark both top bottom cores top cap strips directly over bot tom cap strips Also mark location 3-in-wide inboard sheeting Place wing core top cradle flat surface place core top cradle bottom side up Cut board sheeting fit glue pin place bottom wing Next cut / x /l6 cap strips fit between leading trailing edges glue pin place Repeat steps other wing panel After bottom cap strips have dried place repeat top wing Again use wing cradles help ke wing free 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_____________________________________ I NAME g STREET 0-tel CITY I E ____________________ ZIP ____________________ UB will tolerate 1100 turns well safety margin lubed Because generous wing area ancing model somewhat critical least ounce ballast inside nose will required will necessr fiddle around optimum longiti nal dihedral incidence making justments balance original tended stall though inciden- arrangement seemed visually C final adjustment stab 1A6-in shim under leading edge balance position shown plans model rubber place C adjusted model very stable tending fly left-hand circles Pomilio PE subject opportunity make something n frequently seenand good characteristics try Good luck glues Take care time comeu paint finished engine test t some scrap material Only will attack foam can used Sig Plasti-Namel works very well Testors Pla enamel also suitable think latex paints OK since havent personally used urge test first testing allow sufficien drying time paint cure Occa sionally 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92 Model Aviation THE PROTOTYPE AIRCRAFT successful series armed twoseaters produced Fabrica Aeroplani lag 0 Pomilio Turin during 1917 1918 Although Ansaldo popularly thought archetypal Italian WW aircraft Pomillo P series pro duced greater numbers total being excess 1600 model has wingspan 31 making suitable Jumbo Rubber class competitions design PE seems capture essence aircraft vintage simple robust making very little concession non-utilitarian features Unsophisticated todays standards design nonetheless has pleasing plan nicely porportioned moment arrangement interesting wing fan-like stabilizer fuselage pro file has sturdy forward portion distin guished unusual raked radiator behind sat big 300-hp 12-cylin der Fiat engine color scheme incorporated model reproduced color two-view drawing Macmillian book Bombers 1914-1918 Ken Munson book may out print can found used book stores reasonable price Under surfaces wings stabilizer doped cream coior olive drab fuseiage repeats biue white green chevron motif found upper wings modeis framework straightforward robust Wings made easy re movai means indexing pins rubberband retainen tali surfaces aiso removabie design typIfies 1914-1918 aircraft nose covered pressure-sensitive metaiiic Myiar painted fiat gray Nor mal handling results paint wear iouver edges giving realistic worn appearance rubber-powered Scale models character appeal WW Ital ian reconnaissance aircraft may youre looking 31-in wingspan scale 13/ equals 1 ft fits what generally called Jumbo category Fuselage constructIon habit laminating fuselage longerons ones Pomillo made cement ing 32 balsa / sq form L-shaped piece See enlarged detail plans kind longeron allows tissue covering cemented along edge / balsa never Proportions Pomlilo nice Rubber Scale though tail surfaces have slightlyeniarged forthe sakeof Improved stability Wings washed-outatthetips aeweil laminated longeron cut / sheet balsa plates nose set flush side Use 3/ sheet nose use alternate longeron method After cement thoroughly dry vert both frames align over top view plans Cement tail posts together work way fortouching fuselage upright structure may wish substitute %2 sq balsa simplifies construction Lay longerons over side view plans cement upright parts Make riRht left side use Note two uprights tnat provide 3A6-in-dia aluminum tube rubber anchor tail made hard / balsa well back up ood doubler Rampant rubber very unforgiving fuselage interior ward cementing crosspieces place respective stations Check fuselage symmetry go will necessary clamp nose together dur ing operation widest part fuselage cockpit area pile Left front cockpit sports simuisted instruments balsa pilot Lewis machine gun made balsa painted represent worn metal Right Flying wires between wing bays contribute models strength Theyre made 2-lb-test nyion fishing leader December 1984 93 encylopedias sometimes works temporary wedge After basic frame thoroughly dry cut fit bulkhead either I, sheet balsa Styrofoam completely fill framing immediately under former E Cut l-in-dia hole center allow passage rubber motor before ce menting bulkhead place piece serves number purposes lends rigidity fuselage guarantees alignment prevents fuselage sides collapsing grasping model hand launch Finally contributes protection fuselage innards rubber motor thrashes around Cut medium sheet balsa formers through H cement place Formers F G H can notched x / basswood stringer insertion us ing jewelers file folded sandpaper Before covering forward cowl area will necessary cement two A-in ID aluminum tubes place receive bent wire cabane struts should epoxied pieces join top longerons make wing bays removable similar tubes should provided lower wing roots sertion bamboo aluminum dexing pins align wings fuselage forward cowl made bending straight grained 1/32 sheet balsa over Farm ers through E satisfac tory way achieve minimum fuss make rudi mentary pattern traces accu rately longeron curve will necessary cut slightly undersize cockpit hole before author Bill Noonan launches mod 01 fora testfllght P0mb isa stable flier once proper balance Incidence ad justments made Its nice-sIzed model applying balsa allows 1/32 sheet manipulated fitting drop off between front pilots cockpit front gunners position Once decking cemented place carefully sand cockpit edge symmetrical oval Wetting outside sheet balsa diluted solution ammonia water facilitates bend ing process Cut oval opening cowling top engine access Cut fit sheet balsa floor fits inside opening about /2 below side cuts pro vides base simulated Fiat engine top sit /32 sheet plywood bulk 112 -1-H Finfs41c1sodir z axCes LANDiNG GEAR ARRANGEMEN2 50/We zfua wtrc NE STRUT ARRANGEMEPJr 94 Model Aviation S Q Q QQ I 6afsa tqrgfoam DUMMY FiAT ENGINE head made tracing around fin ished nose shape will duplicate Former fuselage immediately below Cut square hole center plywood part about 1 x 1 allow passage rubber motor Cut nose block basswood sanding contour mate plywood bulkhead Fit indexing plug back nose block checking fit forcing through hole plywood Cement plywood part place Former Drill nose block 30 downthrust Insert thrust button simulated radiator may made cutting out piece fine brass filter screen setting shallow recess front nose block best paint shell before cementing screen place decking surrounding gunners cockpit cut soft block balsa contoured fit accurately Formers E F Cut 2-in-dia hole center part 4-in balsa gun ring will cemented place after model painted unusual tall skid built up /32 balsa Bamboo used skid itself unit will covered tissue later Note skid penetrates piece hard / sheet balsa fills triangu lated rear portion fuselage bottom Add hard / sheet filler pieces above bottom longeron lower wing root angled lower wing root rib must mate accurately portion fuselage model size tends put consid erable stress landing gear corporated shock system patterned after aircraft vintage Bend V-shaped right left legs allowing A2-in wire cross fuselage bottom below front cockpit Note crotch V has inverted U bent allow spring axle travel fullsize aircraft usually controlled bungee cord Two A2-in-dia axles utilized leading soldered bottom V second soldered axle center See sketch general arrangement well bind landing gear wire fuselage crosspieces light thread before applying cement Wire legs should faired either oval-sectioned plastic straws appropriate-sized balsa straw sheath can used cover axle assembly Wheels may turned small lathe balsa purchased ready-made cabane strut unit bent %2-in wire fashion similar land ing gear right left parts soldered apex airfoilshaped envelope center section patterned Rib 1 epoxied place see sketch part made two pieces / plywood /2 sheet balsa center drilled allow passage top wing root rib indexing pins insert respective tubes wings After model painted cabane unit plugs tubes cemented fuselage WIng construction Removable wing bays Left Radiator/nose block unit madefrom basswood carves nicelyand resistadamage Top dummy Fiat engine made either balsa Styrofoam Right framework design shows concern choice wood sizes achieve optimum strength relative weight Points high stress such wing roots landing gear given special attention Author isa master Rubber Scaie art December 1984 95 Top view shows Pomillos handsome wing tail plan Tops wings stab silver chevron markings blue white green Care small details pays off l-ull-Ize Pians Available. See Page 180 S9exttrna44ron confroc -1rWr mfiE 6ia 0 iJ0 101 0 0 0 40 NUPPER LEFT WINOfitenp1 ih &n fsfEEd baaaa&cm4 1U6f R _______ 1 7 LOWER LEFTWNG 5I -Fe __ __ __ __ __ __ 5aOOO Wm mdxpms -co-~-UH H yro6d Eaydmi&r 1 a&ro7 COfltTV wwe y4stcJtrawsfrUts 6mianisuar \IFiIIi incorporated model make transit storage easier feature also minimizes damage model flies fixed object Construction follows conventional practice Ribs cut medium 1A0 sheet balsa exception root ribs %2 balsa Notching spar positions small file tends cut 96 Model Aviation down spilt ribs lightening holes made using common notebook punch may wish dispense does result few split ribs Pin spars position over plans dont pierce wood elevating slightly allow undercamber Cement ribs respective stations check ing perpendicularity Cement leading edge LE notched trailing edge TE place wing tips made bending two pieces /32 x basswood around waxed cardboard form Soaking bass wood solution hot water little household ammonia detergent facili tates bending around form sure rinse basswood thoroughly before ap plying white glue between pieces am monia causes white glue roll up funny little balls Allow bent wood remain form overnight Trim tips cement place fair ing leading trailing edges Cut sand LE TE proper airfoil Add 1A0 x balsa strip breeches last three ribs top wing defines simulated aileron provides base cement dummy control horn Add l/ sheet balsa strut bases between ribs contouring conform airfoil drill receive strut stubs removable wing bays held place small orthodontists rubberbands stretched between 015-in wire hooks have cemented underside top bottom wing Continued page 176 tps-zycs 46ass POMIUO PE WWI rrAuAN REcON DSignd nd dwn t small details add upto interesting model Markings distinctive contrast utilitarian milItary color scheme Lettering numbers rub-off transfers PATTERN SHIP AS GOOD AS YOU ARE. 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Barnstorm er game build using oaly Ambroid Testors glue con sidered backed off moment weakness built know Modelers didnt always build oak steel cable ferro concrete present-day modeling counterparts writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation LIghtweIght Foam WlnglEvans Continued page 85 / capstrip butt against Cut two strips balsa least A-in wider leading edge foam about /2 sheet A-in balsa Glue pin trailing edge again centering allow cap strips After leading trailing edges have dried mark cores 2-in inter vals locate cap strips Mark both top bottom cores top cap strips directly over bot tom cap strips Also mark location 3-in-wide inboard sheeting Place wing core top cradle flat surface place core top cradle bottom side up Cut board sheeting fit glue pin place bottom wing Next cut / x /l6 cap strips fit between leading trailing edges glue pin place Repeat steps other wing panel After bottom cap strips have dried place repeat top wing Again use wing cradles help ke wing free 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_____________________________________ I NAME g STREET 0-tel CITY I E ____________________ ZIP ____________________ UB will tolerate 1100 turns well safety margin lubed Because generous wing area ancing model somewhat critical least ounce ballast inside nose will required will necessr fiddle around optimum longiti nal dihedral incidence making justments balance original tended stall though inciden- arrangement seemed visually C final adjustment stab 1A6-in shim under leading edge balance position shown plans model rubber place C adjusted model very stable tending fly left-hand circles Pomilio PE subject opportunity make something n frequently seenand good characteristics try Good luck glues Take care time comeu paint finished engine test t some scrap material Only will attack foam can used Sig Plasti-Namel works very well Testors Pla enamel also suitable think latex paints OK since havent personally used urge test first testing allow sufficien drying time paint cure Occa sionally 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92 Model Aviation THE PROTOTYPE AIRCRAFT successful series armed twoseaters produced Fabrica Aeroplani lag 0 Pomilio Turin during 1917 1918 Although Ansaldo popularly thought archetypal Italian WW aircraft Pomillo P series pro duced greater numbers total being excess 1600 model has wingspan 31 making suitable Jumbo Rubber class competitions design PE seems capture essence aircraft vintage simple robust making very little concession non-utilitarian features Unsophisticated todays standards design nonetheless has pleasing plan nicely porportioned moment arrangement interesting wing fan-like stabilizer fuselage pro file has sturdy forward portion distin guished unusual raked radiator behind sat big 300-hp 12-cylin der Fiat engine color scheme incorporated model reproduced color two-view drawing Macmillian book Bombers 1914-1918 Ken Munson book may out print can found used book stores reasonable price Under surfaces wings stabilizer doped cream coior olive drab fuseiage repeats biue white green chevron motif found upper wings modeis framework straightforward robust Wings made easy re movai means indexing pins rubberband retainen tali surfaces aiso removabie design typIfies 1914-1918 aircraft nose covered pressure-sensitive metaiiic Myiar painted fiat gray Nor mal handling results paint wear iouver edges giving realistic worn appearance rubber-powered Scale models character appeal WW Ital ian reconnaissance aircraft may youre looking 31-in wingspan scale 13/ equals 1 ft fits what generally called Jumbo category Fuselage constructIon habit laminating fuselage longerons ones Pomillo made cement ing 32 balsa / sq form L-shaped piece See enlarged detail plans kind longeron allows tissue covering cemented along edge / balsa never Proportions Pomlilo nice Rubber Scale though tail surfaces have slightlyeniarged forthe sakeof Improved stability Wings washed-outatthetips aeweil laminated longeron cut / sheet balsa plates nose set flush side Use 3/ sheet nose use alternate longeron method After cement thoroughly dry vert both frames align over top view plans Cement tail posts together work way fortouching fuselage upright structure may wish substitute %2 sq balsa simplifies construction Lay longerons over side view plans cement upright parts Make riRht left side use Note two uprights tnat provide 3A6-in-dia aluminum tube rubber anchor tail made hard / balsa well back up ood doubler Rampant rubber very unforgiving fuselage interior ward cementing crosspieces place respective stations Check fuselage symmetry go will necessary clamp nose together dur ing operation widest part fuselage cockpit area pile Left front cockpit sports simuisted instruments balsa pilot Lewis machine gun made balsa painted represent worn metal Right Flying wires between wing bays contribute models strength Theyre made 2-lb-test nyion fishing leader December 1984 93 encylopedias sometimes works temporary wedge After basic frame thoroughly dry cut fit bulkhead either I, sheet balsa Styrofoam completely fill framing immediately under former E Cut l-in-dia hole center allow passage rubber motor before ce menting bulkhead place piece serves number purposes lends rigidity fuselage guarantees alignment prevents fuselage sides collapsing grasping model hand launch Finally contributes protection fuselage innards rubber motor thrashes around Cut medium sheet balsa formers through H cement place Formers F G H can notched x / basswood stringer insertion us ing jewelers file folded sandpaper Before covering forward cowl area will necessary cement two A-in ID aluminum tubes place receive bent wire cabane struts should epoxied pieces join top longerons make wing bays removable similar tubes should provided lower wing roots sertion bamboo aluminum dexing pins align wings fuselage forward cowl made bending straight grained 1/32 sheet balsa over Farm ers through E satisfac tory way achieve minimum fuss make rudi mentary pattern traces accu rately longeron curve will necessary cut slightly undersize cockpit hole before author Bill Noonan launches mod 01 fora testfllght P0mb isa stable flier once proper balance Incidence ad justments made Its nice-sIzed model applying balsa allows 1/32 sheet manipulated fitting drop off between front pilots cockpit front gunners position Once decking cemented place carefully sand cockpit edge symmetrical oval Wetting outside sheet balsa diluted solution ammonia water facilitates bend ing process Cut oval opening cowling top engine access Cut fit sheet balsa floor fits inside opening about /2 below side cuts pro vides base simulated Fiat engine top sit /32 sheet plywood bulk 112 -1-H Finfs41c1sodir z axCes LANDiNG GEAR ARRANGEMEN2 50/We zfua wtrc NE STRUT ARRANGEMEPJr 94 Model Aviation S Q Q QQ I 6afsa tqrgfoam DUMMY FiAT ENGINE head made tracing around fin ished nose shape will duplicate Former fuselage immediately below Cut square hole center plywood part about 1 x 1 allow passage rubber motor Cut nose block basswood sanding contour mate plywood bulkhead Fit indexing plug back nose block checking fit forcing through hole plywood Cement plywood part place Former Drill nose block 30 downthrust Insert thrust button simulated radiator may made cutting out piece fine brass filter screen setting shallow recess front nose block best paint shell before cementing screen place decking surrounding gunners cockpit cut soft block balsa contoured fit accurately Formers E F Cut 2-in-dia hole center part 4-in balsa gun ring will cemented place after model painted unusual tall skid built up /32 balsa Bamboo used skid itself unit will covered tissue later Note skid penetrates piece hard / sheet balsa fills triangu lated rear portion fuselage bottom Add hard / sheet filler pieces above bottom longeron lower wing root angled lower wing root rib must mate accurately portion fuselage model size tends put consid erable stress landing gear corporated shock system patterned after aircraft vintage Bend V-shaped right left legs allowing A2-in wire cross fuselage bottom below front cockpit Note crotch V has inverted U bent allow spring axle travel fullsize aircraft usually controlled bungee cord Two A2-in-dia axles utilized leading soldered bottom V second soldered axle center See sketch general arrangement well bind landing gear wire fuselage crosspieces light thread before applying cement Wire legs should faired either oval-sectioned plastic straws appropriate-sized balsa straw sheath can used cover axle assembly Wheels may turned small lathe balsa purchased ready-made cabane strut unit bent %2-in wire fashion similar land ing gear right left parts soldered apex airfoilshaped envelope center section patterned Rib 1 epoxied place see sketch part made two pieces / plywood /2 sheet balsa center drilled allow passage top wing root rib indexing pins insert respective tubes wings After model painted cabane unit plugs tubes cemented fuselage WIng construction Removable wing bays Left Radiator/nose block unit madefrom basswood carves nicelyand resistadamage Top dummy Fiat engine made either balsa Styrofoam Right framework design shows concern choice wood sizes achieve optimum strength relative weight Points high stress such wing roots landing gear given special attention Author isa master Rubber Scaie art December 1984 95 Top view shows Pomillos handsome wing tail plan Tops wings stab silver chevron markings blue white green Care small details pays off l-ull-Ize Pians Available. See Page 180 S9exttrna44ron confroc -1rWr mfiE 6ia 0 iJ0 101 0 0 0 40 NUPPER LEFT WINOfitenp1 ih &n fsfEEd baaaa&cm4 1U6f R _______ 1 7 LOWER LEFTWNG 5I -Fe __ __ __ __ __ __ 5aOOO Wm mdxpms -co-~-UH H yro6d Eaydmi&r 1 a&ro7 COfltTV wwe y4stcJtrawsfrUts 6mianisuar \IFiIIi incorporated model make transit storage easier feature also minimizes damage model flies fixed object Construction follows conventional practice Ribs cut medium 1A0 sheet balsa exception root ribs %2 balsa Notching spar positions small file tends cut 96 Model Aviation down spilt ribs lightening holes made using common notebook punch may wish dispense does result few split ribs Pin spars position over plans dont pierce wood elevating slightly allow undercamber Cement ribs respective stations check ing perpendicularity Cement leading edge LE notched trailing edge TE place wing tips made bending two pieces /32 x basswood around waxed cardboard form Soaking bass wood solution hot water little household ammonia detergent facili tates bending around form sure rinse basswood thoroughly before ap plying white glue between pieces am monia causes white glue roll up funny little balls Allow bent wood remain form overnight Trim tips cement place fair ing leading trailing edges Cut sand LE TE proper airfoil Add 1A0 x balsa strip breeches last three ribs top wing defines simulated aileron provides base cement dummy control horn Add l/ sheet balsa strut bases between ribs contouring conform airfoil drill receive strut stubs removable wing bays held place small orthodontists rubberbands stretched between 015-in wire hooks have cemented underside top bottom wing Continued page 176 tps-zycs 46ass POMIUO PE WWI rrAuAN REcON DSignd nd dwn t small details add upto interesting model Markings distinctive contrast utilitarian milItary color scheme Lettering numbers rub-off transfers PATTERN SHIP AS GOOD AS YOU ARE. 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Barnstorm er game build using oaly Ambroid Testors glue con sidered backed off moment weakness built know Modelers didnt always build oak steel cable ferro concrete present-day modeling counterparts writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation LIghtweIght Foam WlnglEvans Continued page 85 / capstrip butt against Cut two strips balsa least A-in wider leading edge foam about /2 sheet A-in balsa Glue pin trailing edge again centering allow cap strips After leading trailing edges have dried mark cores 2-in inter vals locate cap strips Mark both top bottom cores top cap strips directly over bot tom cap strips Also mark location 3-in-wide inboard sheeting Place wing core top cradle flat surface place core top cradle bottom side up Cut board sheeting fit glue pin place bottom wing Next cut / x /l6 cap strips fit between leading trailing edges glue pin place Repeat steps other wing panel After bottom cap strips have dried place repeat top wing Again use wing cradles help ke wing free 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_____________________________________ I NAME g STREET 0-tel CITY I E ____________________ ZIP ____________________ UB will tolerate 1100 turns well safety margin lubed Because generous wing area ancing model somewhat critical least ounce ballast inside nose will required will necessr fiddle around optimum longiti nal dihedral incidence making justments balance original tended stall though inciden- arrangement seemed visually C final adjustment stab 1A6-in shim under leading edge balance position shown plans model rubber place C adjusted model very stable tending fly left-hand circles Pomilio PE subject opportunity make something n frequently seenand good characteristics try Good luck glues Take care time comeu paint finished engine test t some scrap material Only will attack foam can used Sig Plasti-Namel works very well Testors Pla enamel also suitable think latex paints OK since havent personally used urge test first testing allow sufficien drying time paint cure Occa sionally 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92 Model Aviation THE PROTOTYPE AIRCRAFT successful series armed twoseaters produced Fabrica Aeroplani lag 0 Pomilio Turin during 1917 1918 Although Ansaldo popularly thought archetypal Italian WW aircraft Pomillo P series pro duced greater numbers total being excess 1600 model has wingspan 31 making suitable Jumbo Rubber class competitions design PE seems capture essence aircraft vintage simple robust making very little concession non-utilitarian features Unsophisticated todays standards design nonetheless has pleasing plan nicely porportioned moment arrangement interesting wing fan-like stabilizer fuselage pro file has sturdy forward portion distin guished unusual raked radiator behind sat big 300-hp 12-cylin der Fiat engine color scheme incorporated model reproduced color two-view drawing Macmillian book Bombers 1914-1918 Ken Munson book may out print can found used book stores reasonable price Under surfaces wings stabilizer doped cream coior olive drab fuseiage repeats biue white green chevron motif found upper wings modeis framework straightforward robust Wings made easy re movai means indexing pins rubberband retainen tali surfaces aiso removabie design typIfies 1914-1918 aircraft nose covered pressure-sensitive metaiiic Myiar painted fiat gray Nor mal handling results paint wear iouver edges giving realistic worn appearance rubber-powered Scale models character appeal WW Ital ian reconnaissance aircraft may youre looking 31-in wingspan scale 13/ equals 1 ft fits what generally called Jumbo category Fuselage constructIon habit laminating fuselage longerons ones Pomillo made cement ing 32 balsa / sq form L-shaped piece See enlarged detail plans kind longeron allows tissue covering cemented along edge / balsa never Proportions Pomlilo nice Rubber Scale though tail surfaces have slightlyeniarged forthe sakeof Improved stability Wings washed-outatthetips aeweil laminated longeron cut / sheet balsa plates nose set flush side Use 3/ sheet nose use alternate longeron method After cement thoroughly dry vert both frames align over top view plans Cement tail posts together work way fortouching fuselage upright structure may wish substitute %2 sq balsa simplifies construction Lay longerons over side view plans cement upright parts Make riRht left side use Note two uprights tnat provide 3A6-in-dia aluminum tube rubber anchor tail made hard / balsa well back up ood doubler Rampant rubber very unforgiving fuselage interior ward cementing crosspieces place respective stations Check fuselage symmetry go will necessary clamp nose together dur ing operation widest part fuselage cockpit area pile Left front cockpit sports simuisted instruments balsa pilot Lewis machine gun made balsa painted represent worn metal Right Flying wires between wing bays contribute models strength Theyre made 2-lb-test nyion fishing leader December 1984 93 encylopedias sometimes works temporary wedge After basic frame thoroughly dry cut fit bulkhead either I, sheet balsa Styrofoam completely fill framing immediately under former E Cut l-in-dia hole center allow passage rubber motor before ce menting bulkhead place piece serves number purposes lends rigidity fuselage guarantees alignment prevents fuselage sides collapsing grasping model hand launch Finally contributes protection fuselage innards rubber motor thrashes around Cut medium sheet balsa formers through H cement place Formers F G H can notched x / basswood stringer insertion us ing jewelers file folded sandpaper Before covering forward cowl area will necessary cement two A-in ID aluminum tubes place receive bent wire cabane struts should epoxied pieces join top longerons make wing bays removable similar tubes should provided lower wing roots sertion bamboo aluminum dexing pins align wings fuselage forward cowl made bending straight grained 1/32 sheet balsa over Farm ers through E satisfac tory way achieve minimum fuss make rudi mentary pattern traces accu rately longeron curve will necessary cut slightly undersize cockpit hole before author Bill Noonan launches mod 01 fora testfllght P0mb isa stable flier once proper balance Incidence ad justments made Its nice-sIzed model applying balsa allows 1/32 sheet manipulated fitting drop off between front pilots cockpit front gunners position Once decking cemented place carefully sand cockpit edge symmetrical oval Wetting outside sheet balsa diluted solution ammonia water facilitates bend ing process Cut oval opening cowling top engine access Cut fit sheet balsa floor fits inside opening about /2 below side cuts pro vides base simulated Fiat engine top sit /32 sheet plywood bulk 112 -1-H Finfs41c1sodir z axCes LANDiNG GEAR ARRANGEMEN2 50/We zfua wtrc NE STRUT ARRANGEMEPJr 94 Model Aviation S Q Q QQ I 6afsa tqrgfoam DUMMY FiAT ENGINE head made tracing around fin ished nose shape will duplicate Former fuselage immediately below Cut square hole center plywood part about 1 x 1 allow passage rubber motor Cut nose block basswood sanding contour mate plywood bulkhead Fit indexing plug back nose block checking fit forcing through hole plywood Cement plywood part place Former Drill nose block 30 downthrust Insert thrust button simulated radiator may made cutting out piece fine brass filter screen setting shallow recess front nose block best paint shell before cementing screen place decking surrounding gunners cockpit cut soft block balsa contoured fit accurately Formers E F Cut 2-in-dia hole center part 4-in balsa gun ring will cemented place after model painted unusual tall skid built up /32 balsa Bamboo used skid itself unit will covered tissue later Note skid penetrates piece hard / sheet balsa fills triangu lated rear portion fuselage bottom Add hard / sheet filler pieces above bottom longeron lower wing root angled lower wing root rib must mate accurately portion fuselage model size tends put consid erable stress landing gear corporated shock system patterned after aircraft vintage Bend V-shaped right left legs allowing A2-in wire cross fuselage bottom below front cockpit Note crotch V has inverted U bent allow spring axle travel fullsize aircraft usually controlled bungee cord Two A2-in-dia axles utilized leading soldered bottom V second soldered axle center See sketch general arrangement well bind landing gear wire fuselage crosspieces light thread before applying cement Wire legs should faired either oval-sectioned plastic straws appropriate-sized balsa straw sheath can used cover axle assembly Wheels may turned small lathe balsa purchased ready-made cabane strut unit bent %2-in wire fashion similar land ing gear right left parts soldered apex airfoilshaped envelope center section patterned Rib 1 epoxied place see sketch part made two pieces / plywood /2 sheet balsa center drilled allow passage top wing root rib indexing pins insert respective tubes wings After model painted cabane unit plugs tubes cemented fuselage WIng construction Removable wing bays Left Radiator/nose block unit madefrom basswood carves nicelyand resistadamage Top dummy Fiat engine made either balsa Styrofoam Right framework design shows concern choice wood sizes achieve optimum strength relative weight Points high stress such wing roots landing gear given special attention Author isa master Rubber Scaie art December 1984 95 Top view shows Pomillos handsome wing tail plan Tops wings stab silver chevron markings blue white green Care small details pays off l-ull-Ize Pians Available. See Page 180 S9exttrna44ron confroc -1rWr mfiE 6ia 0 iJ0 101 0 0 0 40 NUPPER LEFT WINOfitenp1 ih &n fsfEEd baaaa&cm4 1U6f R _______ 1 7 LOWER LEFTWNG 5I -Fe __ __ __ __ __ __ 5aOOO Wm mdxpms -co-~-UH H yro6d Eaydmi&r 1 a&ro7 COfltTV wwe y4stcJtrawsfrUts 6mianisuar \IFiIIi incorporated model make transit storage easier feature also minimizes damage model flies fixed object Construction follows conventional practice Ribs cut medium 1A0 sheet balsa exception root ribs %2 balsa Notching spar positions small file tends cut 96 Model Aviation down spilt ribs lightening holes made using common notebook punch may wish dispense does result few split ribs Pin spars position over plans dont pierce wood elevating slightly allow undercamber Cement ribs respective stations check ing perpendicularity Cement leading edge LE notched trailing edge TE place wing tips made bending two pieces /32 x basswood around waxed cardboard form Soaking bass wood solution hot water little household ammonia detergent facili tates bending around form sure rinse basswood thoroughly before ap plying white glue between pieces am monia causes white glue roll up funny little balls Allow bent wood remain form overnight Trim tips cement place fair ing leading trailing edges Cut sand LE TE proper airfoil Add 1A0 x balsa strip breeches last three ribs top wing defines simulated aileron provides base cement dummy control horn Add l/ sheet balsa strut bases between ribs contouring conform airfoil drill receive strut stubs removable wing bays held place small orthodontists rubberbands stretched between 015-in wire hooks have cemented underside top bottom wing Continued page 176 tps-zycs 46ass POMIUO PE WWI rrAuAN REcON DSignd nd dwn t small details add upto interesting model Markings distinctive contrast utilitarian milItary color scheme Lettering numbers rub-off transfers PATTERN SHIP AS GOOD AS YOU ARE. 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Barnstorm er game build using oaly Ambroid Testors glue con sidered backed off moment weakness built know Modelers didnt always build oak steel cable ferro concrete present-day modeling counterparts writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation LIghtweIght Foam WlnglEvans Continued page 85 / capstrip butt against Cut two strips balsa least A-in wider leading edge foam about /2 sheet A-in balsa Glue pin trailing edge again centering allow cap strips After leading trailing edges have dried mark cores 2-in inter vals locate cap strips Mark both top bottom cores top cap strips directly over bot tom cap strips Also mark location 3-in-wide inboard sheeting Place wing core top cradle flat surface place core top cradle bottom side up Cut board sheeting fit glue pin place bottom wing Next cut / x /l6 cap strips fit between leading trailing edges glue pin place Repeat steps other wing panel After bottom cap strips have dried place repeat top wing Again use wing cradles help ke wing free 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_____________________________________ I NAME g STREET 0-tel CITY I E ____________________ ZIP ____________________ UB will tolerate 1100 turns well safety margin lubed Because generous wing area ancing model somewhat critical least ounce ballast inside nose will required will necessr fiddle around optimum longiti nal dihedral incidence making justments balance original tended stall though inciden- arrangement seemed visually C final adjustment stab 1A6-in shim under leading edge balance position shown plans model rubber place C adjusted model very stable tending fly left-hand circles Pomilio PE subject opportunity make something n frequently seenand good characteristics try Good luck glues Take care time comeu paint finished engine test t some scrap material Only will attack foam can used Sig Plasti-Namel works very well Testors Pla enamel also suitable think latex paints OK since havent personally used urge test first testing allow sufficien drying time paint cure Occa sionally 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92 Model Aviation THE PROTOTYPE AIRCRAFT successful series armed twoseaters produced Fabrica Aeroplani lag 0 Pomilio Turin during 1917 1918 Although Ansaldo popularly thought archetypal Italian WW aircraft Pomillo P series pro duced greater numbers total being excess 1600 model has wingspan 31 making suitable Jumbo Rubber class competitions design PE seems capture essence aircraft vintage simple robust making very little concession non-utilitarian features Unsophisticated todays standards design nonetheless has pleasing plan nicely porportioned moment arrangement interesting wing fan-like stabilizer fuselage pro file has sturdy forward portion distin guished unusual raked radiator behind sat big 300-hp 12-cylin der Fiat engine color scheme incorporated model reproduced color two-view drawing Macmillian book Bombers 1914-1918 Ken Munson book may out print can found used book stores reasonable price Under surfaces wings stabilizer doped cream coior olive drab fuseiage repeats biue white green chevron motif found upper wings modeis framework straightforward robust Wings made easy re movai means indexing pins rubberband retainen tali surfaces aiso removabie design typIfies 1914-1918 aircraft nose covered pressure-sensitive metaiiic Myiar painted fiat gray Nor mal handling results paint wear iouver edges giving realistic worn appearance rubber-powered Scale models character appeal WW Ital ian reconnaissance aircraft may youre looking 31-in wingspan scale 13/ equals 1 ft fits what generally called Jumbo category Fuselage constructIon habit laminating fuselage longerons ones Pomillo made cement ing 32 balsa / sq form L-shaped piece See enlarged detail plans kind longeron allows tissue covering cemented along edge / balsa never Proportions Pomlilo nice Rubber Scale though tail surfaces have slightlyeniarged forthe sakeof Improved stability Wings washed-outatthetips aeweil laminated longeron cut / sheet balsa plates nose set flush side Use 3/ sheet nose use alternate longeron method After cement thoroughly dry vert both frames align over top view plans Cement tail posts together work way fortouching fuselage upright structure may wish substitute %2 sq balsa simplifies construction Lay longerons over side view plans cement upright parts Make riRht left side use Note two uprights tnat provide 3A6-in-dia aluminum tube rubber anchor tail made hard / balsa well back up ood doubler Rampant rubber very unforgiving fuselage interior ward cementing crosspieces place respective stations Check fuselage symmetry go will necessary clamp nose together dur ing operation widest part fuselage cockpit area pile Left front cockpit sports simuisted instruments balsa pilot Lewis machine gun made balsa painted represent worn metal Right Flying wires between wing bays contribute models strength Theyre made 2-lb-test nyion fishing leader December 1984 93 encylopedias sometimes works temporary wedge After basic frame thoroughly dry cut fit bulkhead either I, sheet balsa Styrofoam completely fill framing immediately under former E Cut l-in-dia hole center allow passage rubber motor before ce menting bulkhead place piece serves number purposes lends rigidity fuselage guarantees alignment prevents fuselage sides collapsing grasping model hand launch Finally contributes protection fuselage innards rubber motor thrashes around Cut medium sheet balsa formers through H cement place Formers F G H can notched x / basswood stringer insertion us ing jewelers file folded sandpaper Before covering forward cowl area will necessary cement two A-in ID aluminum tubes place receive bent wire cabane struts should epoxied pieces join top longerons make wing bays removable similar tubes should provided lower wing roots sertion bamboo aluminum dexing pins align wings fuselage forward cowl made bending straight grained 1/32 sheet balsa over Farm ers through E satisfac tory way achieve minimum fuss make rudi mentary pattern traces accu rately longeron curve will necessary cut slightly undersize cockpit hole before author Bill Noonan launches mod 01 fora testfllght P0mb isa stable flier once proper balance Incidence ad justments made Its nice-sIzed model applying balsa allows 1/32 sheet manipulated fitting drop off between front pilots cockpit front gunners position Once decking cemented place carefully sand cockpit edge symmetrical oval Wetting outside sheet balsa diluted solution ammonia water facilitates bend ing process Cut oval opening cowling top engine access Cut fit sheet balsa floor fits inside opening about /2 below side cuts pro vides base simulated Fiat engine top sit /32 sheet plywood bulk 112 -1-H Finfs41c1sodir z axCes LANDiNG GEAR ARRANGEMEN2 50/We zfua wtrc NE STRUT ARRANGEMEPJr 94 Model Aviation S Q Q QQ I 6afsa tqrgfoam DUMMY FiAT ENGINE head made tracing around fin ished nose shape will duplicate Former fuselage immediately below Cut square hole center plywood part about 1 x 1 allow passage rubber motor Cut nose block basswood sanding contour mate plywood bulkhead Fit indexing plug back nose block checking fit forcing through hole plywood Cement plywood part place Former Drill nose block 30 downthrust Insert thrust button simulated radiator may made cutting out piece fine brass filter screen setting shallow recess front nose block best paint shell before cementing screen place decking surrounding gunners cockpit cut soft block balsa contoured fit accurately Formers E F Cut 2-in-dia hole center part 4-in balsa gun ring will cemented place after model painted unusual tall skid built up /32 balsa Bamboo used skid itself unit will covered tissue later Note skid penetrates piece hard / sheet balsa fills triangu lated rear portion fuselage bottom Add hard / sheet filler pieces above bottom longeron lower wing root angled lower wing root rib must mate accurately portion fuselage model size tends put consid erable stress landing gear corporated shock system patterned after aircraft vintage Bend V-shaped right left legs allowing A2-in wire cross fuselage bottom below front cockpit Note crotch V has inverted U bent allow spring axle travel fullsize aircraft usually controlled bungee cord Two A2-in-dia axles utilized leading soldered bottom V second soldered axle center See sketch general arrangement well bind landing gear wire fuselage crosspieces light thread before applying cement Wire legs should faired either oval-sectioned plastic straws appropriate-sized balsa straw sheath can used cover axle assembly Wheels may turned small lathe balsa purchased ready-made cabane strut unit bent %2-in wire fashion similar land ing gear right left parts soldered apex airfoilshaped envelope center section patterned Rib 1 epoxied place see sketch part made two pieces / plywood /2 sheet balsa center drilled allow passage top wing root rib indexing pins insert respective tubes wings After model painted cabane unit plugs tubes cemented fuselage WIng construction Removable wing bays Left Radiator/nose block unit madefrom basswood carves nicelyand resistadamage Top dummy Fiat engine made either balsa Styrofoam Right framework design shows concern choice wood sizes achieve optimum strength relative weight Points high stress such wing roots landing gear given special attention Author isa master Rubber Scaie art December 1984 95 Top view shows Pomillos handsome wing tail plan Tops wings stab silver chevron markings blue white green Care small details pays off l-ull-Ize Pians Available. See Page 180 S9exttrna44ron confroc -1rWr mfiE 6ia 0 iJ0 101 0 0 0 40 NUPPER LEFT WINOfitenp1 ih &n fsfEEd baaaa&cm4 1U6f R _______ 1 7 LOWER LEFTWNG 5I -Fe __ __ __ __ __ __ 5aOOO Wm mdxpms -co-~-UH H yro6d Eaydmi&r 1 a&ro7 COfltTV wwe y4stcJtrawsfrUts 6mianisuar \IFiIIi incorporated model make transit storage easier feature also minimizes damage model flies fixed object Construction follows conventional practice Ribs cut medium 1A0 sheet balsa exception root ribs %2 balsa Notching spar positions small file tends cut 96 Model Aviation down spilt ribs lightening holes made using common notebook punch may wish dispense does result few split ribs Pin spars position over plans dont pierce wood elevating slightly allow undercamber Cement ribs respective stations check ing perpendicularity Cement leading edge LE notched trailing edge TE place wing tips made bending two pieces /32 x basswood around waxed cardboard form Soaking bass wood solution hot water little household ammonia detergent facili tates bending around form sure rinse basswood thoroughly before ap plying white glue between pieces am monia causes white glue roll up funny little balls Allow bent wood remain form overnight Trim tips cement place fair ing leading trailing edges Cut sand LE TE proper airfoil Add 1A0 x balsa strip breeches last three ribs top wing defines simulated aileron provides base cement dummy control horn Add l/ sheet balsa strut bases between ribs contouring conform airfoil drill receive strut stubs removable wing bays held place small orthodontists rubberbands stretched between 015-in wire hooks have cemented underside top bottom wing Continued page 176 tps-zycs 46ass POMIUO PE WWI rrAuAN REcON DSignd nd dwn t small details add upto interesting model Markings distinctive contrast utilitarian milItary color scheme Lettering numbers rub-off transfers PATTERN SHIP AS GOOD AS YOU ARE. 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Barnstorm er game build using oaly Ambroid Testors glue con sidered backed off moment weakness built know Modelers didnt always build oak steel cable ferro concrete present-day modeling counterparts writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation LIghtweIght Foam WlnglEvans Continued page 85 / capstrip butt against Cut two strips balsa least A-in wider leading edge foam about /2 sheet A-in balsa Glue pin trailing edge again centering allow cap strips After leading trailing edges have dried mark cores 2-in inter vals locate cap strips Mark both top bottom cores top cap strips directly over bot tom cap strips Also mark location 3-in-wide inboard sheeting Place wing core top cradle flat surface place core top cradle bottom side up Cut board sheeting fit glue pin place bottom wing Next cut / x /l6 cap strips fit between leading trailing edges glue pin place Repeat steps other wing panel After bottom cap strips have dried place repeat top wing Again use wing cradles help ke wing free 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_____________________________________ I NAME g STREET 0-tel CITY I E ____________________ ZIP ____________________ UB will tolerate 1100 turns well safety margin lubed Because generous wing area ancing model somewhat critical least ounce ballast inside nose will required will necessr fiddle around optimum longiti nal dihedral incidence making justments balance original tended stall though inciden- arrangement seemed visually C final adjustment stab 1A6-in shim under leading edge balance position shown plans model rubber place C adjusted model very stable tending fly left-hand circles Pomilio PE subject opportunity make something n frequently seenand good characteristics try Good luck glues Take care time comeu paint finished engine test t some scrap material Only will attack foam can used Sig Plasti-Namel works very well Testors Pla enamel also suitable think latex paints OK since havent personally used urge test first testing allow sufficien drying time paint cure Occa sionally 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92 Model Aviation THE PROTOTYPE AIRCRAFT successful series armed twoseaters produced Fabrica Aeroplani lag 0 Pomilio Turin during 1917 1918 Although Ansaldo popularly thought archetypal Italian WW aircraft Pomillo P series pro duced greater numbers total being excess 1600 model has wingspan 31 making suitable Jumbo Rubber class competitions design PE seems capture essence aircraft vintage simple robust making very little concession non-utilitarian features Unsophisticated todays standards design nonetheless has pleasing plan nicely porportioned moment arrangement interesting wing fan-like stabilizer fuselage pro file has sturdy forward portion distin guished unusual raked radiator behind sat big 300-hp 12-cylin der Fiat engine color scheme incorporated model reproduced color two-view drawing Macmillian book Bombers 1914-1918 Ken Munson book may out print can found used book stores reasonable price Under surfaces wings stabilizer doped cream coior olive drab fuseiage repeats biue white green chevron motif found upper wings modeis framework straightforward robust Wings made easy re movai means indexing pins rubberband retainen tali surfaces aiso removabie design typIfies 1914-1918 aircraft nose covered pressure-sensitive metaiiic Myiar painted fiat gray Nor mal handling results paint wear iouver edges giving realistic worn appearance rubber-powered Scale models character appeal WW Ital ian reconnaissance aircraft may youre looking 31-in wingspan scale 13/ equals 1 ft fits what generally called Jumbo category Fuselage constructIon habit laminating fuselage longerons ones Pomillo made cement ing 32 balsa / sq form L-shaped piece See enlarged detail plans kind longeron allows tissue covering cemented along edge / balsa never Proportions Pomlilo nice Rubber Scale though tail surfaces have slightlyeniarged forthe sakeof Improved stability Wings washed-outatthetips aeweil laminated longeron cut / sheet balsa plates nose set flush side Use 3/ sheet nose use alternate longeron method After cement thoroughly dry vert both frames align over top view plans Cement tail posts together work way fortouching fuselage upright structure may wish substitute %2 sq balsa simplifies construction Lay longerons over side view plans cement upright parts Make riRht left side use Note two uprights tnat provide 3A6-in-dia aluminum tube rubber anchor tail made hard / balsa well back up ood doubler Rampant rubber very unforgiving fuselage interior ward cementing crosspieces place respective stations Check fuselage symmetry go will necessary clamp nose together dur ing operation widest part fuselage cockpit area pile Left front cockpit sports simuisted instruments balsa pilot Lewis machine gun made balsa painted represent worn metal Right Flying wires between wing bays contribute models strength Theyre made 2-lb-test nyion fishing leader December 1984 93 encylopedias sometimes works temporary wedge After basic frame thoroughly dry cut fit bulkhead either I, sheet balsa Styrofoam completely fill framing immediately under former E Cut l-in-dia hole center allow passage rubber motor before ce menting bulkhead place piece serves number purposes lends rigidity fuselage guarantees alignment prevents fuselage sides collapsing grasping model hand launch Finally contributes protection fuselage innards rubber motor thrashes around Cut medium sheet balsa formers through H cement place Formers F G H can notched x / basswood stringer insertion us ing jewelers file folded sandpaper Before covering forward cowl area will necessary cement two A-in ID aluminum tubes place receive bent wire cabane struts should epoxied pieces join top longerons make wing bays removable similar tubes should provided lower wing roots sertion bamboo aluminum dexing pins align wings fuselage forward cowl made bending straight grained 1/32 sheet balsa over Farm ers through E satisfac tory way achieve minimum fuss make rudi mentary pattern traces accu rately longeron curve will necessary cut slightly undersize cockpit hole before author Bill Noonan launches mod 01 fora testfllght P0mb isa stable flier once proper balance Incidence ad justments made Its nice-sIzed model applying balsa allows 1/32 sheet manipulated fitting drop off between front pilots cockpit front gunners position Once decking cemented place carefully sand cockpit edge symmetrical oval Wetting outside sheet balsa diluted solution ammonia water facilitates bend ing process Cut oval opening cowling top engine access Cut fit sheet balsa floor fits inside opening about /2 below side cuts pro vides base simulated Fiat engine top sit /32 sheet plywood bulk 112 -1-H Finfs41c1sodir z axCes LANDiNG GEAR ARRANGEMEN2 50/We zfua wtrc NE STRUT ARRANGEMEPJr 94 Model Aviation S Q Q QQ I 6afsa tqrgfoam DUMMY FiAT ENGINE head made tracing around fin ished nose shape will duplicate Former fuselage immediately below Cut square hole center plywood part about 1 x 1 allow passage rubber motor Cut nose block basswood sanding contour mate plywood bulkhead Fit indexing plug back nose block checking fit forcing through hole plywood Cement plywood part place Former Drill nose block 30 downthrust Insert thrust button simulated radiator may made cutting out piece fine brass filter screen setting shallow recess front nose block best paint shell before cementing screen place decking surrounding gunners cockpit cut soft block balsa contoured fit accurately Formers E F Cut 2-in-dia hole center part 4-in balsa gun ring will cemented place after model painted unusual tall skid built up /32 balsa Bamboo used skid itself unit will covered tissue later Note skid penetrates piece hard / sheet balsa fills triangu lated rear portion fuselage bottom Add hard / sheet filler pieces above bottom longeron lower wing root angled lower wing root rib must mate accurately portion fuselage model size tends put consid erable stress landing gear corporated shock system patterned after aircraft vintage Bend V-shaped right left legs allowing A2-in wire cross fuselage bottom below front cockpit Note crotch V has inverted U bent allow spring axle travel fullsize aircraft usually controlled bungee cord Two A2-in-dia axles utilized leading soldered bottom V second soldered axle center See sketch general arrangement well bind landing gear wire fuselage crosspieces light thread before applying cement Wire legs should faired either oval-sectioned plastic straws appropriate-sized balsa straw sheath can used cover axle assembly Wheels may turned small lathe balsa purchased ready-made cabane strut unit bent %2-in wire fashion similar land ing gear right left parts soldered apex airfoilshaped envelope center section patterned Rib 1 epoxied place see sketch part made two pieces / plywood /2 sheet balsa center drilled allow passage top wing root rib indexing pins insert respective tubes wings After model painted cabane unit plugs tubes cemented fuselage WIng construction Removable wing bays Left Radiator/nose block unit madefrom basswood carves nicelyand resistadamage Top dummy Fiat engine made either balsa Styrofoam Right framework design shows concern choice wood sizes achieve optimum strength relative weight Points high stress such wing roots landing gear given special attention Author isa master Rubber Scaie art December 1984 95 Top view shows Pomillos handsome wing tail plan Tops wings stab silver chevron markings blue white green Care small details pays off l-ull-Ize Pians Available. See Page 180 S9exttrna44ron confroc -1rWr mfiE 6ia 0 iJ0 101 0 0 0 40 NUPPER LEFT WINOfitenp1 ih &n fsfEEd baaaa&cm4 1U6f R _______ 1 7 LOWER LEFTWNG 5I -Fe __ __ __ __ __ __ 5aOOO Wm mdxpms -co-~-UH H yro6d Eaydmi&r 1 a&ro7 COfltTV wwe y4stcJtrawsfrUts 6mianisuar \IFiIIi incorporated model make transit storage easier feature also minimizes damage model flies fixed object Construction follows conventional practice Ribs cut medium 1A0 sheet balsa exception root ribs %2 balsa Notching spar positions small file tends cut 96 Model Aviation down spilt ribs lightening holes made using common notebook punch may wish dispense does result few split ribs Pin spars position over plans dont pierce wood elevating slightly allow undercamber Cement ribs respective stations check ing perpendicularity Cement leading edge LE notched trailing edge TE place wing tips made bending two pieces /32 x basswood around waxed cardboard form Soaking bass wood solution hot water little household ammonia detergent facili tates bending around form sure rinse basswood thoroughly before ap plying white glue between pieces am monia causes white glue roll up funny little balls Allow bent wood remain form overnight Trim tips cement place fair ing leading trailing edges Cut sand LE TE proper airfoil Add 1A0 x balsa strip breeches last three ribs top wing defines simulated aileron provides base cement dummy control horn Add l/ sheet balsa strut bases between ribs contouring conform airfoil drill receive strut stubs removable wing bays held place small orthodontists rubberbands stretched between 015-in wire hooks have cemented underside top bottom wing Continued page 176 tps-zycs 46ass POMIUO PE WWI rrAuAN REcON DSignd nd dwn t small details add upto interesting model Markings distinctive contrast utilitarian milItary color scheme Lettering numbers rub-off transfers PATTERN SHIP AS GOOD AS YOU ARE. 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Barnstorm er game build using oaly Ambroid Testors glue con sidered backed off moment weakness built know Modelers didnt always build oak steel cable ferro concrete present-day modeling counterparts writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation LIghtweIght Foam WlnglEvans Continued page 85 / capstrip butt against Cut two strips balsa least A-in wider leading edge foam about /2 sheet A-in balsa Glue pin trailing edge again centering allow cap strips After leading trailing edges have dried mark cores 2-in inter vals locate cap strips Mark both top bottom cores top cap strips directly over bot tom cap strips Also mark location 3-in-wide inboard sheeting Place wing core top cradle flat surface place core top cradle bottom side up Cut board sheeting fit glue pin place bottom wing Next cut / x /l6 cap strips fit between leading trailing edges glue pin place Repeat steps other wing panel After bottom cap strips have dried place repeat top wing Again use wing cradles help ke wing free 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_____________________________________ I NAME g STREET 0-tel CITY I E ____________________ ZIP ____________________ UB will tolerate 1100 turns well safety margin lubed Because generous wing area ancing model somewhat critical least ounce ballast inside nose will required will necessr fiddle around optimum longiti nal dihedral incidence making justments balance original tended stall though inciden- arrangement seemed visually C final adjustment stab 1A6-in shim under leading edge balance position shown plans model rubber place C adjusted model very stable tending fly left-hand circles Pomilio PE subject opportunity make something n frequently seenand good characteristics try Good luck glues Take care time comeu paint finished engine test t some scrap material Only will attack foam can used Sig Plasti-Namel works very well Testors Pla enamel also suitable think latex paints OK since havent personally used urge test first testing allow sufficien drying time paint cure Occa sionally 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92 Model Aviation THE PROTOTYPE AIRCRAFT successful series armed twoseaters produced Fabrica Aeroplani lag 0 Pomilio Turin during 1917 1918 Although Ansaldo popularly thought archetypal Italian WW aircraft Pomillo P series pro duced greater numbers total being excess 1600 model has wingspan 31 making suitable Jumbo Rubber class competitions design PE seems capture essence aircraft vintage simple robust making very little concession non-utilitarian features Unsophisticated todays standards design nonetheless has pleasing plan nicely porportioned moment arrangement interesting wing fan-like stabilizer fuselage pro file has sturdy forward portion distin guished unusual raked radiator behind sat big 300-hp 12-cylin der Fiat engine color scheme incorporated model reproduced color two-view drawing Macmillian book Bombers 1914-1918 Ken Munson book may out print can found used book stores reasonable price Under surfaces wings stabilizer doped cream coior olive drab fuseiage repeats biue white green chevron motif found upper wings modeis framework straightforward robust Wings made easy re movai means indexing pins rubberband retainen tali surfaces aiso removabie design typIfies 1914-1918 aircraft nose covered pressure-sensitive metaiiic Myiar painted fiat gray Nor mal handling results paint wear iouver edges giving realistic worn appearance rubber-powered Scale models character appeal WW Ital ian reconnaissance aircraft may youre looking 31-in wingspan scale 13/ equals 1 ft fits what generally called Jumbo category Fuselage constructIon habit laminating fuselage longerons ones Pomillo made cement ing 32 balsa / sq form L-shaped piece See enlarged detail plans kind longeron allows tissue covering cemented along edge / balsa never Proportions Pomlilo nice Rubber Scale though tail surfaces have slightlyeniarged forthe sakeof Improved stability Wings washed-outatthetips aeweil laminated longeron cut / sheet balsa plates nose set flush side Use 3/ sheet nose use alternate longeron method After cement thoroughly dry vert both frames align over top view plans Cement tail posts together work way fortouching fuselage upright structure may wish substitute %2 sq balsa simplifies construction Lay longerons over side view plans cement upright parts Make riRht left side use Note two uprights tnat provide 3A6-in-dia aluminum tube rubber anchor tail made hard / balsa well back up ood doubler Rampant rubber very unforgiving fuselage interior ward cementing crosspieces place respective stations Check fuselage symmetry go will necessary clamp nose together dur ing operation widest part fuselage cockpit area pile Left front cockpit sports simuisted instruments balsa pilot Lewis machine gun made balsa painted represent worn metal Right Flying wires between wing bays contribute models strength Theyre made 2-lb-test nyion fishing leader December 1984 93 encylopedias sometimes works temporary wedge After basic frame thoroughly dry cut fit bulkhead either I, sheet balsa Styrofoam completely fill framing immediately under former E Cut l-in-dia hole center allow passage rubber motor before ce menting bulkhead place piece serves number purposes lends rigidity fuselage guarantees alignment prevents fuselage sides collapsing grasping model hand launch Finally contributes protection fuselage innards rubber motor thrashes around Cut medium sheet balsa formers through H cement place Formers F G H can notched x / basswood stringer insertion us ing jewelers file folded sandpaper Before covering forward cowl area will necessary cement two A-in ID aluminum tubes place receive bent wire cabane struts should epoxied pieces join top longerons make wing bays removable similar tubes should provided lower wing roots sertion bamboo aluminum dexing pins align wings fuselage forward cowl made bending straight grained 1/32 sheet balsa over Farm ers through E satisfac tory way achieve minimum fuss make rudi mentary pattern traces accu rately longeron curve will necessary cut slightly undersize cockpit hole before author Bill Noonan launches mod 01 fora testfllght P0mb isa stable flier once proper balance Incidence ad justments made Its nice-sIzed model applying balsa allows 1/32 sheet manipulated fitting drop off between front pilots cockpit front gunners position Once decking cemented place carefully sand cockpit edge symmetrical oval Wetting outside sheet balsa diluted solution ammonia water facilitates bend ing process Cut oval opening cowling top engine access Cut fit sheet balsa floor fits inside opening about /2 below side cuts pro vides base simulated Fiat engine top sit /32 sheet plywood bulk 112 -1-H Finfs41c1sodir z axCes LANDiNG GEAR ARRANGEMEN2 50/We zfua wtrc NE STRUT ARRANGEMEPJr 94 Model Aviation S Q Q QQ I 6afsa tqrgfoam DUMMY FiAT ENGINE head made tracing around fin ished nose shape will duplicate Former fuselage immediately below Cut square hole center plywood part about 1 x 1 allow passage rubber motor Cut nose block basswood sanding contour mate plywood bulkhead Fit indexing plug back nose block checking fit forcing through hole plywood Cement plywood part place Former Drill nose block 30 downthrust Insert thrust button simulated radiator may made cutting out piece fine brass filter screen setting shallow recess front nose block best paint shell before cementing screen place decking surrounding gunners cockpit cut soft block balsa contoured fit accurately Formers E F Cut 2-in-dia hole center part 4-in balsa gun ring will cemented place after model painted unusual tall skid built up /32 balsa Bamboo used skid itself unit will covered tissue later Note skid penetrates piece hard / sheet balsa fills triangu lated rear portion fuselage bottom Add hard / sheet filler pieces above bottom longeron lower wing root angled lower wing root rib must mate accurately portion fuselage model size tends put consid erable stress landing gear corporated shock system patterned after aircraft vintage Bend V-shaped right left legs allowing A2-in wire cross fuselage bottom below front cockpit Note crotch V has inverted U bent allow spring axle travel fullsize aircraft usually controlled bungee cord Two A2-in-dia axles utilized leading soldered bottom V second soldered axle center See sketch general arrangement well bind landing gear wire fuselage crosspieces light thread before applying cement Wire legs should faired either oval-sectioned plastic straws appropriate-sized balsa straw sheath can used cover axle assembly Wheels may turned small lathe balsa purchased ready-made cabane strut unit bent %2-in wire fashion similar land ing gear right left parts soldered apex airfoilshaped envelope center section patterned Rib 1 epoxied place see sketch part made two pieces / plywood /2 sheet balsa center drilled allow passage top wing root rib indexing pins insert respective tubes wings After model painted cabane unit plugs tubes cemented fuselage WIng construction Removable wing bays Left Radiator/nose block unit madefrom basswood carves nicelyand resistadamage Top dummy Fiat engine made either balsa Styrofoam Right framework design shows concern choice wood sizes achieve optimum strength relative weight Points high stress such wing roots landing gear given special attention Author isa master Rubber Scaie art December 1984 95 Top view shows Pomillos handsome wing tail plan Tops wings stab silver chevron markings blue white green Care small details pays off l-ull-Ize Pians Available. See Page 180 S9exttrna44ron confroc -1rWr mfiE 6ia 0 iJ0 101 0 0 0 40 NUPPER LEFT WINOfitenp1 ih &n fsfEEd baaaa&cm4 1U6f R _______ 1 7 LOWER LEFTWNG 5I -Fe __ __ __ __ __ __ 5aOOO Wm mdxpms -co-~-UH H yro6d Eaydmi&r 1 a&ro7 COfltTV wwe y4stcJtrawsfrUts 6mianisuar \IFiIIi incorporated model make transit storage easier feature also minimizes damage model flies fixed object Construction follows conventional practice Ribs cut medium 1A0 sheet balsa exception root ribs %2 balsa Notching spar positions small file tends cut 96 Model Aviation down spilt ribs lightening holes made using common notebook punch may wish dispense does result few split ribs Pin spars position over plans dont pierce wood elevating slightly allow undercamber Cement ribs respective stations check ing perpendicularity Cement leading edge LE notched trailing edge TE place wing tips made bending two pieces /32 x basswood around waxed cardboard form Soaking bass wood solution hot water little household ammonia detergent facili tates bending around form sure rinse basswood thoroughly before ap plying white glue between pieces am monia causes white glue roll up funny little balls Allow bent wood remain form overnight Trim tips cement place fair ing leading trailing edges Cut sand LE TE proper airfoil Add 1A0 x balsa strip breeches last three ribs top wing defines simulated aileron provides base cement dummy control horn Add l/ sheet balsa strut bases between ribs contouring conform airfoil drill receive strut stubs removable wing bays held place small orthodontists rubberbands stretched between 015-in wire hooks have cemented underside top bottom wing Continued page 176 tps-zycs 46ass POMIUO PE WWI rrAuAN REcON DSignd nd dwn t small details add upto interesting model Markings distinctive contrast utilitarian milItary color scheme Lettering numbers rub-off transfers PATTERN SHIP AS GOOD AS YOU ARE. 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Barnstorm er game build using oaly Ambroid Testors glue con sidered backed off moment weakness built know Modelers didnt always build oak steel cable ferro concrete present-day modeling counterparts writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation LIghtweIght Foam WlnglEvans Continued page 85 / capstrip butt against Cut two strips balsa least A-in wider leading edge foam about /2 sheet A-in balsa Glue pin trailing edge again centering allow cap strips After leading trailing edges have dried mark cores 2-in inter vals locate cap strips Mark both top bottom cores top cap strips directly over bot tom cap strips Also mark location 3-in-wide inboard sheeting Place wing core top cradle flat surface place core top cradle bottom side up Cut board sheeting fit glue pin place bottom wing Next cut / x /l6 cap strips fit between leading trailing edges glue pin place Repeat steps other wing panel After bottom cap strips have dried place repeat top wing Again use wing cradles help ke wing free 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_____________________________________ I NAME g STREET 0-tel CITY I E ____________________ ZIP ____________________ UB will tolerate 1100 turns well safety margin lubed Because generous wing area ancing model somewhat critical least ounce ballast inside nose will required will necessr fiddle around optimum longiti nal dihedral incidence making justments balance original tended stall though inciden- arrangement seemed visually C final adjustment stab 1A6-in shim under leading edge balance position shown plans model rubber place C adjusted model very stable tending fly left-hand circles Pomilio PE subject opportunity make something n frequently seenand good characteristics try Good luck glues Take care time comeu paint finished engine test t some scrap material Only will attack foam can used Sig Plasti-Namel works very well Testors Pla enamel also suitable think latex paints OK since havent personally used urge test first testing allow sufficien drying time paint cure Occa sionally 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92 Model Aviation THE PROTOTYPE AIRCRAFT successful series armed twoseaters produced Fabrica Aeroplani lag 0 Pomilio Turin during 1917 1918 Although Ansaldo popularly thought archetypal Italian WW aircraft Pomillo P series pro duced greater numbers total being excess 1600 model has wingspan 31 making suitable Jumbo Rubber class competitions design PE seems capture essence aircraft vintage simple robust making very little concession non-utilitarian features Unsophisticated todays standards design nonetheless has pleasing plan nicely porportioned moment arrangement interesting wing fan-like stabilizer fuselage pro file has sturdy forward portion distin guished unusual raked radiator behind sat big 300-hp 12-cylin der Fiat engine color scheme incorporated model reproduced color two-view drawing Macmillian book Bombers 1914-1918 Ken Munson book may out print can found used book stores reasonable price Under surfaces wings stabilizer doped cream coior olive drab fuseiage repeats biue white green chevron motif found upper wings modeis framework straightforward robust Wings made easy re movai means indexing pins rubberband retainen tali surfaces aiso removabie design typIfies 1914-1918 aircraft nose covered pressure-sensitive metaiiic Myiar painted fiat gray Nor mal handling results paint wear iouver edges giving realistic worn appearance rubber-powered Scale models character appeal WW Ital ian reconnaissance aircraft may youre looking 31-in wingspan scale 13/ equals 1 ft fits what generally called Jumbo category Fuselage constructIon habit laminating fuselage longerons ones Pomillo made cement ing 32 balsa / sq form L-shaped piece See enlarged detail plans kind longeron allows tissue covering cemented along edge / balsa never Proportions Pomlilo nice Rubber Scale though tail surfaces have slightlyeniarged forthe sakeof Improved stability Wings washed-outatthetips aeweil laminated longeron cut / sheet balsa plates nose set flush side Use 3/ sheet nose use alternate longeron method After cement thoroughly dry vert both frames align over top view plans Cement tail posts together work way fortouching fuselage upright structure may wish substitute %2 sq balsa simplifies construction Lay longerons over side view plans cement upright parts Make riRht left side use Note two uprights tnat provide 3A6-in-dia aluminum tube rubber anchor tail made hard / balsa well back up ood doubler Rampant rubber very unforgiving fuselage interior ward cementing crosspieces place respective stations Check fuselage symmetry go will necessary clamp nose together dur ing operation widest part fuselage cockpit area pile Left front cockpit sports simuisted instruments balsa pilot Lewis machine gun made balsa painted represent worn metal Right Flying wires between wing bays contribute models strength Theyre made 2-lb-test nyion fishing leader December 1984 93 encylopedias sometimes works temporary wedge After basic frame thoroughly dry cut fit bulkhead either I, sheet balsa Styrofoam completely fill framing immediately under former E Cut l-in-dia hole center allow passage rubber motor before ce menting bulkhead place piece serves number purposes lends rigidity fuselage guarantees alignment prevents fuselage sides collapsing grasping model hand launch Finally contributes protection fuselage innards rubber motor thrashes around Cut medium sheet balsa formers through H cement place Formers F G H can notched x / basswood stringer insertion us ing jewelers file folded sandpaper Before covering forward cowl area will necessary cement two A-in ID aluminum tubes place receive bent wire cabane struts should epoxied pieces join top longerons make wing bays removable similar tubes should provided lower wing roots sertion bamboo aluminum dexing pins align wings fuselage forward cowl made bending straight grained 1/32 sheet balsa over Farm ers through E satisfac tory way achieve minimum fuss make rudi mentary pattern traces accu rately longeron curve will necessary cut slightly undersize cockpit hole before author Bill Noonan launches mod 01 fora testfllght P0mb isa stable flier once proper balance Incidence ad justments made Its nice-sIzed model applying balsa allows 1/32 sheet manipulated fitting drop off between front pilots cockpit front gunners position Once decking cemented place carefully sand cockpit edge symmetrical oval Wetting outside sheet balsa diluted solution ammonia water facilitates bend ing process Cut oval opening cowling top engine access Cut fit sheet balsa floor fits inside opening about /2 below side cuts pro vides base simulated Fiat engine top sit /32 sheet plywood bulk 112 -1-H Finfs41c1sodir z axCes LANDiNG GEAR ARRANGEMEN2 50/We zfua wtrc NE STRUT ARRANGEMEPJr 94 Model Aviation S Q Q QQ I 6afsa tqrgfoam DUMMY FiAT ENGINE head made tracing around fin ished nose shape will duplicate Former fuselage immediately below Cut square hole center plywood part about 1 x 1 allow passage rubber motor Cut nose block basswood sanding contour mate plywood bulkhead Fit indexing plug back nose block checking fit forcing through hole plywood Cement plywood part place Former Drill nose block 30 downthrust Insert thrust button simulated radiator may made cutting out piece fine brass filter screen setting shallow recess front nose block best paint shell before cementing screen place decking surrounding gunners cockpit cut soft block balsa contoured fit accurately Formers E F Cut 2-in-dia hole center part 4-in balsa gun ring will cemented place after model painted unusual tall skid built up /32 balsa Bamboo used skid itself unit will covered tissue later Note skid penetrates piece hard / sheet balsa fills triangu lated rear portion fuselage bottom Add hard / sheet filler pieces above bottom longeron lower wing root angled lower wing root rib must mate accurately portion fuselage model size tends put consid erable stress landing gear corporated shock system patterned after aircraft vintage Bend V-shaped right left legs allowing A2-in wire cross fuselage bottom below front cockpit Note crotch V has inverted U bent allow spring axle travel fullsize aircraft usually controlled bungee cord Two A2-in-dia axles utilized leading soldered bottom V second soldered axle center See sketch general arrangement well bind landing gear wire fuselage crosspieces light thread before applying cement Wire legs should faired either oval-sectioned plastic straws appropriate-sized balsa straw sheath can used cover axle assembly Wheels may turned small lathe balsa purchased ready-made cabane strut unit bent %2-in wire fashion similar land ing gear right left parts soldered apex airfoilshaped envelope center section patterned Rib 1 epoxied place see sketch part made two pieces / plywood /2 sheet balsa center drilled allow passage top wing root rib indexing pins insert respective tubes wings After model painted cabane unit plugs tubes cemented fuselage WIng construction Removable wing bays Left Radiator/nose block unit madefrom basswood carves nicelyand resistadamage Top dummy Fiat engine made either balsa Styrofoam Right framework design shows concern choice wood sizes achieve optimum strength relative weight Points high stress such wing roots landing gear given special attention Author isa master Rubber Scaie art December 1984 95 Top view shows Pomillos handsome wing tail plan Tops wings stab silver chevron markings blue white green Care small details pays off l-ull-Ize Pians Available. See Page 180 S9exttrna44ron confroc -1rWr mfiE 6ia 0 iJ0 101 0 0 0 40 NUPPER LEFT WINOfitenp1 ih &n fsfEEd baaaa&cm4 1U6f R _______ 1 7 LOWER LEFTWNG 5I -Fe __ __ __ __ __ __ 5aOOO Wm mdxpms -co-~-UH H yro6d Eaydmi&r 1 a&ro7 COfltTV wwe y4stcJtrawsfrUts 6mianisuar \IFiIIi incorporated model make transit storage easier feature also minimizes damage model flies fixed object Construction follows conventional practice Ribs cut medium 1A0 sheet balsa exception root ribs %2 balsa Notching spar positions small file tends cut 96 Model Aviation down spilt ribs lightening holes made using common notebook punch may wish dispense does result few split ribs Pin spars position over plans dont pierce wood elevating slightly allow undercamber Cement ribs respective stations check ing perpendicularity Cement leading edge LE notched trailing edge TE place wing tips made bending two pieces /32 x basswood around waxed cardboard form Soaking bass wood solution hot water little household ammonia detergent facili tates bending around form sure rinse basswood thoroughly before ap plying white glue between pieces am monia causes white glue roll up funny little balls Allow bent wood remain form overnight Trim tips cement place fair ing leading trailing edges Cut sand LE TE proper airfoil Add 1A0 x balsa strip breeches last three ribs top wing defines simulated aileron provides base cement dummy control horn Add l/ sheet balsa strut bases between ribs contouring conform airfoil drill receive strut stubs removable wing bays held place small orthodontists rubberbands stretched between 015-in wire hooks have cemented underside top bottom wing Continued page 176 tps-zycs 46ass POMIUO PE WWI rrAuAN REcON DSignd nd dwn t small details add upto interesting model Markings distinctive contrast utilitarian milItary color scheme Lettering numbers rub-off transfers PATTERN SHIP AS GOOD AS YOU ARE. 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Barnstorm er game build using oaly Ambroid Testors glue con sidered backed off moment weakness built know Modelers didnt always build oak steel cable ferro concrete present-day modeling counterparts writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation LIghtweIght Foam WlnglEvans Continued page 85 / capstrip butt against Cut two strips balsa least A-in wider leading edge foam about /2 sheet A-in balsa Glue pin trailing edge again centering allow cap strips After leading trailing edges have dried mark cores 2-in inter vals locate cap strips Mark both top bottom cores top cap strips directly over bot tom cap strips Also mark location 3-in-wide inboard sheeting Place wing core top cradle flat surface place core top cradle bottom side up Cut board sheeting fit glue pin place bottom wing Next cut / x /l6 cap strips fit between leading trailing edges glue pin place Repeat steps other wing panel After bottom cap strips have dried place repeat top wing Again use wing cradles help ke wing free 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