D Pot OGoid Show FIVE YEARS AGO South Bend RC Club South Bend IN dream RC show would actually cater hobbyist What enterprising group RC fliers envisioned show would promote modeling general public modelers point view Though its initial version now well known Pot-O-Gold show staged half dec ade ago 16000-sq-ft concourse area between two huge domes Notre Dame Joyce Athletic Convocation Cen ter JACC necessarily modest SBRCC never thought small ginning group hopes ultimately filling dome RC models Switching Feb ruary May 1989 South Bend RC Club finally made under dome its nual modelers ex possible size shape Thanks Pot0-Golds steady growth popularity over its five-year history club able first time year Finally under dome 1989 RC extravaganza now sports area 96000 square feet club members questioned whether sufficient space ex panded show Pot-O-Gold manager Jack Allinger wasnt worried have well rent other dome too Allinger quipped Previous years shows held February enjoyed exceptional tendance despite some terrible winter storms year however Pot-O Gold moved spring calendar Nat88 Model Aviation travaganza EBob Neitzke Big picture view displays crowds under domes Notre Dame Joyce Athletic Convocation Center 1989 Pot-O-Gold show held May 6-7 show occupied just under acre floor area doors background lead outdoor stadium 40 x 60-ft pool model boat exhibitions complete 14000 gallons water can seen right Above left Richard Waugh Portage IN won first place Giant Scale Best-of-Show award magnificent scratch-built Lockheed P-38 Lightning Putt Putt Maru complete 24 kills Above right Chris Langton Mishawaka IN won first place Helicopter beautiful Bell Ranger urally everyone expecting balmy weather early May showand natur ally mother nature upset everyones expec tations treating Saturdays aircraft flying demonstrations unseasonal doses snow sleet cheering crowd quickly dwin dled seeking out warmth dome further flying postponed until next day Fortunately spring weather made comeback outdoor stands filled eager onlookers Sunday As has consistently policy SBRCC Pot-O-Gold show club members assist participants unloading setup areas Everyone booth display provided door assistance carts making entry dome setup swift efficient Swappers received no less attention Simi lar assistance rendered exhibitors Sunday afternoon close show dismantling booths exit went smoothly reputation famous Midwest hospitality stake South Bend RC Club about drop ball Exhibitors also able take advan tage full-height drive-in entry keeps out inclement weather unpack ing particularly advantageous participant company builds specialty trailers Wells Cargo able drive park trailers right its assigned ex hibitor booth did SBRCCers realize ambition under dome year club gave its show permanent motto Action Show Pot-O-Gold has indeed designed varied active participation Modelers distributors deal ers manufacturers clubs general public always treated wellrounded event Filling almost half dome dis plays booths grandstands 40 x 60-ft pool racetrack RC boats cars emphasis course will RC airplanes Pot-O-Gold International Airport Moose Crouse practice stadium just outside Gate Four dome RC Aircraft Demonstration Crew staged flying displays hundreds onlookers goalposts removed excellent crowd control provided permanent bleachers field ideal flaunting what RC aircraft fly ing about Club members provided fill-in flying demonstrations deal ers manufacturers exhibited latest offerings 1989 season particular delight crowds Helicopter Giant Scale flying demonstrations facet flight explained flight line via radio-microphone link stadium PA system no crashes during entire show attesting skill pilots quality aircraft flown OldTimer style Buccaneer did have nearaccident neatly avoided pilots skill crowd ironically interpreted Continued page 190 October 1989 89 Left Jim Sears AMA VP area presents Distinguished Service award South Bend RC Club host Pot-O-Gold show Ron Vander Molen accepts award Richard Cripe L Jack Ailinger R look separate ceremony Jim presented 25-year Service Award plaque Tn-Valley RC Club sister club representing modelers interests South Bend area Right Phil Von Ville Dela ware OH poses F4U-1 Corsair won first place show Phil spent 3 years constructing highly detailed masterpiece Left Show manager Jack Allinger South Bend IN won first place Civilian Scale snazzy Cap 21 Jack has managed Pot-O-Gold show since its inception five years ago Right Al Beak Grand Rapids Ml sits next Aeromaster won first place Sport Scale Left Flight demonstrations Crouse Stadium Shown flying Bill Borland Buchanon Ml Bob Neitzke Edwardsburg Ml goal posts removed audience bleachers field provided excellent flying conditions Right Mother-and-daughter team Osceola IN Kathy R Tina 1 Maher won second third place Civilian Scale unusual quarter-scale Sky Baby Bumble Bee THIRD ANNUAL Memphis Belle Classic GIANT SCALE FLY OCTOBER 14& 15 1989 SPONSORED BY THE MEMPHIS RADIO CONTROL CLUB MEMPHIS TN AMA & IMAA SANCTIONED IMAA RULES WILL BE OBSERVED IN... FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL SILL REalTY EVENINGS 901-7545563 DAYTIME 951-7557 ISO MANLY WILLIAMS CO EVENINGS 901-389-1044 DAYTIME 90 IYR 12330 plug-in points wing Cut Y-struts /8-in ply leaving little long trimming fit Notch shown plan glue l-in-long %2 brass tubes place Glue /16 ply facings struts trim fit Note both right left bevel attachment points Bend four L-shaped attachment fittings Y32 wire struts plugged axle fit four wire pieces Y-ends mark exact attachment points triple-laminated wing ribs mounting points should approximately 3 apart front point 2 leading edge Drill strut mounting holes glue %2 brass tubes Finish sand paint plug struts Control system Make bellcrank mount hard aluminum shown plan Bolt nylon bellcrank pushrod lead-out wires attached fuselage Use adjustable threaded clevis fasten pushrod elevator control horn run lead-out wires through line guide strut form loops attach control lines Engine/muffler/fuel system used new 1954/55 vintage 35 Fox Since engine lacks muffler mounts clamped cutdown Du-Bro Muff-l-Aire Using 10 x 6 prop Fox provides plenty power muffler eliminates some noise although much would like Clamp 4-oz pressurized constant-flow fuel tank fuselage indicated plan youre ready go Flying Before first takeoff sure flying surfaces warp-free properly aligned Balance model center-or gravity indicated plan proto type accomplished securing about oz lead top lower engine mount mounting bolts Youll find Wildcat smooth nimble flier graceful Stunter model has no bad hab its speak ofunless course hap pen rediscover what Roland Rohlfs learned about consequences rigid landing gear Rubber & Eng Power Free Flight DisplayLAThES Control Line Electric Powerl4ILLS METALS BOOKS R/C Airplanes new illustrated 32 pageCOMPLETE CATALOG $200 tabloid sIze catalog IUS & Canada $100 Foreign $3001000 000 nn Valley Hobby Center0- 2100 M Onina Road 837-A W Main St Lanedale PA 19446 Pot-O-GoId/Neitzke Continued page 89 show daring As aircraft worked its way stadium landing brisk wind came up about four feet alti tude reached center field Buccaneers tired old four-stroke engine suddenly stopped crowd gasped cheered Buccaneer simply did vertical touchdown no roll-out ex cited onlookers thought touchdown planned maneuver course other pilots field knew better Anyone whos ever doubted luck Irish would have admit old chestnut just might have kernel truth RC Aircraft Static awards began first place Chris Langton Mishawaka IN Bell Jet Ranger Chris mem ber local Michiana RC Choppers Club Sport class Al Beek Grand Rapids MI came out first version Aeromaster superb Corsair created Phil Von Ville Delaware OH took first place Military Scale Phil spent three half years building top laurels Civilian Scale went show manager Jack Allinger Cap 21 Giant Scale Best Show very realistic P-38 Putt Putt Maru scratch-built Richard Waugh Portage IN received honors Finishing second third Civilian Scale pair highly unusual models mother-and-daughter team built quarterscale sister ships famous Bumble Bee Sky Baby Kathy Tina Mahar hail Osceola IN AMA notably present Pot-O Gold show again year Jim Sears 190 Model Aviation VEND MOUNTS THE VIBRATION KILLER Fall lual p1001 Ihraa 000 ISOlaliOn 101 25 120 0001000 Fits onualin 111011 819116It-at mounla Typical v511100 ISAuCtIOn 0170% Mao 95% ConASI8 01 n10011s Ia 1011001101018 Sbound wash, lublilo ISIluClIaflS.00 Sand 9129501100k, fllOflaO Old10110 pan Ia GSA PROGIJOYN PG SOS 36025 SARASOYA FL S42S 8133774252 FL fldanlS add 7208010 Ida IRPORMAYION 8000 &ASE AMA District VI VP Burgin KY trusty Associate VP Ron Ballard Decatur IN both hand greet modelers AMA booth Jim presented South Bend RC Club AMA Award Service recognition its con tinued efforts staging Pot-O-Gold show recognition extraordinary nature its accomplishments plaque states Pot-O-Gold So much lit tle time Club President Ron Vander Molen accepted plaque behalf SBRC Club separate awards ceremony Jim Sears presented 25-Year Service Award plaque Tn-Valley RC Club Club president Bob Kyle accepted award TnValley South Bend RC groups sister clubs representing best interests mod elers both north south sides South Bend St Joseph County memberships span border area between AMA districts VI VII Throughout two-day show SBRC maintained solid frequency control coor dinated demonstration activity mishap occurred event coordinator constant contact scannerequipped control center D&J Electronics Howell MI also assisted frequency control during busy periods SBRC Club delighted receive participation four corners USA broad array dealers man ufacturers hobby-related businesses 75 alloccupying 118 booths state Washington California New York Florida represented Hazel Sig Hester promised display full-size Space Walker next year Midwest well known density its modeling popu lation considerable percentage resides within 150-mile radius South Bend demographics like SBRC Club poised greater growth its future Pot-O-Gold shows Floats-Fitti ngs/Westwood Continued page 96 Correct positioning floats model important Positioning must worked out before mounting fittings considered youll need re turn plans adding sketch made determine float length Starting airplanes prop its cor rect position take 15% prop diameter measure distance below bottom prop Draw line parallel longitudinal axis fuselage marks position top floats Seniorita using 10 x 4 10 x 5 prop top floats will 1 bottom prop An Eagle 63 turning 11 x 5 prop will require dis tance 1% Position step 40% MACor 40% chord wing rectangu lar everything done correctly youll have fairly conventional installation no surprises tips floats should about half little less prop di ameter forward prop Obviously farther forward bows better planing characteristics crucial point have enough float forward prop stopping short excessive amount Both Seniorita Light & Up have 31-in floats meet 75% rule application power no elevator control floats get plane almost im mediately task remains draw position hardbacks Most built-up floats will have internal hardbacks have type youre home free since can install spreaders anywhere please Exposed hardbacks used floats such Gee Bee require careful planning Though still allow consid erable adjustment youll need determine location exposed hardbacks beforehand draw Fittings can now considered almost designs fittings Newest Ailane Full Size Aerobatic World. .Now Available Three Size Model Kits EXTRA 230 Gtandoff Scala 33% 96 Span Wing Awe 1300 St 30% 87 Span Wing Am 117 sq 25% 75 Span Wing Aa 558 sq 229 1 $15 ship 219 I-i $l5shipl 179 hip October 1989 191 magnificently crafted tool reduces temperature drift 50 ciZ7~ THE BLACK BARON IRON Advanced hi-tech thermostat reduces temperature drift 50 Ordinary irons vary up 400 Exclusive roil bars fit fillets & under cambers Flat sole bevelled edges provides constant heat marks Coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over lessBoNus! expensive coatings slides almost noTwo stands adhesive ui1u ruy magnificent tooincluding j,j TI1ethat attaches iron Iont have CGVERE look 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 100% Blackstone coating slides like butter Exclusive roll-bars roll fillets & undercambers responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation G Duane Coles T- 199 1 SlOshipping R/C EXTRAS 1404 Vandenburg Cir W Sergeant Bluff IA 51054 Phone 1 712 943 4102 Cash Money Orden Ceditied Chenh VISA o \IZI1MasCad oceptdNo COD Odes lJ *PwyonM Cheohn two weeks
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/10
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 190, 191
D Pot OGoid Show FIVE YEARS AGO South Bend RC Club South Bend IN dream RC show would actually cater hobbyist What enterprising group RC fliers envisioned show would promote modeling general public modelers point view Though its initial version now well known Pot-O-Gold show staged half dec ade ago 16000-sq-ft concourse area between two huge domes Notre Dame Joyce Athletic Convocation Cen ter JACC necessarily modest SBRCC never thought small ginning group hopes ultimately filling dome RC models Switching Feb ruary May 1989 South Bend RC Club finally made under dome its nual modelers ex possible size shape Thanks Pot0-Golds steady growth popularity over its five-year history club able first time year Finally under dome 1989 RC extravaganza now sports area 96000 square feet club members questioned whether sufficient space ex panded show Pot-O-Gold manager Jack Allinger wasnt worried have well rent other dome too Allinger quipped Previous years shows held February enjoyed exceptional tendance despite some terrible winter storms year however Pot-O Gold moved spring calendar Nat88 Model Aviation travaganza EBob Neitzke Big picture view displays crowds under domes Notre Dame Joyce Athletic Convocation Center 1989 Pot-O-Gold show held May 6-7 show occupied just under acre floor area doors background lead outdoor stadium 40 x 60-ft pool model boat exhibitions complete 14000 gallons water can seen right Above left Richard Waugh Portage IN won first place Giant Scale Best-of-Show award magnificent scratch-built Lockheed P-38 Lightning Putt Putt Maru complete 24 kills Above right Chris Langton Mishawaka IN won first place Helicopter beautiful Bell Ranger urally everyone expecting balmy weather early May showand natur ally mother nature upset everyones expec tations treating Saturdays aircraft flying demonstrations unseasonal doses snow sleet cheering crowd quickly dwin dled seeking out warmth dome further flying postponed until next day Fortunately spring weather made comeback outdoor stands filled eager onlookers Sunday As has consistently policy SBRCC Pot-O-Gold show club members assist participants unloading setup areas Everyone booth display provided door assistance carts making entry dome setup swift efficient Swappers received no less attention Simi lar assistance rendered exhibitors Sunday afternoon close show dismantling booths exit went smoothly reputation famous Midwest hospitality stake South Bend RC Club about drop ball Exhibitors also able take advan tage full-height drive-in entry keeps out inclement weather unpack ing particularly advantageous participant company builds specialty trailers Wells Cargo able drive park trailers right its assigned ex hibitor booth did SBRCCers realize ambition under dome year club gave its show permanent motto Action Show Pot-O-Gold has indeed designed varied active participation Modelers distributors deal ers manufacturers clubs general public always treated wellrounded event Filling almost half dome dis plays booths grandstands 40 x 60-ft pool racetrack RC boats cars emphasis course will RC airplanes Pot-O-Gold International Airport Moose Crouse practice stadium just outside Gate Four dome RC Aircraft Demonstration Crew staged flying displays hundreds onlookers goalposts removed excellent crowd control provided permanent bleachers field ideal flaunting what RC aircraft fly ing about Club members provided fill-in flying demonstrations deal ers manufacturers exhibited latest offerings 1989 season particular delight crowds Helicopter Giant Scale flying demonstrations facet flight explained flight line via radio-microphone link stadium PA system no crashes during entire show attesting skill pilots quality aircraft flown OldTimer style Buccaneer did have nearaccident neatly avoided pilots skill crowd ironically interpreted Continued page 190 October 1989 89 Left Jim Sears AMA VP area presents Distinguished Service award South Bend RC Club host Pot-O-Gold show Ron Vander Molen accepts award Richard Cripe L Jack Ailinger R look separate ceremony Jim presented 25-year Service Award plaque Tn-Valley RC Club sister club representing modelers interests South Bend area Right Phil Von Ville Dela ware OH poses F4U-1 Corsair won first place show Phil spent 3 years constructing highly detailed masterpiece Left Show manager Jack Allinger South Bend IN won first place Civilian Scale snazzy Cap 21 Jack has managed Pot-O-Gold show since its inception five years ago Right Al Beak Grand Rapids Ml sits next Aeromaster won first place Sport Scale Left Flight demonstrations Crouse Stadium Shown flying Bill Borland Buchanon Ml Bob Neitzke Edwardsburg Ml goal posts removed audience bleachers field provided excellent flying conditions Right Mother-and-daughter team Osceola IN Kathy R Tina 1 Maher won second third place Civilian Scale unusual quarter-scale Sky Baby Bumble Bee THIRD ANNUAL Memphis Belle Classic GIANT SCALE FLY OCTOBER 14& 15 1989 SPONSORED BY THE MEMPHIS RADIO CONTROL CLUB MEMPHIS TN AMA & IMAA SANCTIONED IMAA RULES WILL BE OBSERVED IN... FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL SILL REalTY EVENINGS 901-7545563 DAYTIME 951-7557 ISO MANLY WILLIAMS CO EVENINGS 901-389-1044 DAYTIME 90 IYR 12330 plug-in points wing Cut Y-struts /8-in ply leaving little long trimming fit Notch shown plan glue l-in-long %2 brass tubes place Glue /16 ply facings struts trim fit Note both right left bevel attachment points Bend four L-shaped attachment fittings Y32 wire struts plugged axle fit four wire pieces Y-ends mark exact attachment points triple-laminated wing ribs mounting points should approximately 3 apart front point 2 leading edge Drill strut mounting holes glue %2 brass tubes Finish sand paint plug struts Control system Make bellcrank mount hard aluminum shown plan Bolt nylon bellcrank pushrod lead-out wires attached fuselage Use adjustable threaded clevis fasten pushrod elevator control horn run lead-out wires through line guide strut form loops attach control lines Engine/muffler/fuel system used new 1954/55 vintage 35 Fox Since engine lacks muffler mounts clamped cutdown Du-Bro Muff-l-Aire Using 10 x 6 prop Fox provides plenty power muffler eliminates some noise although much would like Clamp 4-oz pressurized constant-flow fuel tank fuselage indicated plan youre ready go Flying Before first takeoff sure flying surfaces warp-free properly aligned Balance model center-or gravity indicated plan proto type accomplished securing about oz lead top lower engine mount mounting bolts Youll find Wildcat smooth nimble flier graceful Stunter model has no bad hab its speak ofunless course hap pen rediscover what Roland Rohlfs learned about consequences rigid landing gear Rubber & Eng Power Free Flight DisplayLAThES Control Line Electric Powerl4ILLS METALS BOOKS R/C Airplanes new illustrated 32 pageCOMPLETE CATALOG $200 tabloid sIze catalog IUS & Canada $100 Foreign $3001000 000 nn Valley Hobby Center0- 2100 M Onina Road 837-A W Main St Lanedale PA 19446 Pot-O-GoId/Neitzke Continued page 89 show daring As aircraft worked its way stadium landing brisk wind came up about four feet alti tude reached center field Buccaneers tired old four-stroke engine suddenly stopped crowd gasped cheered Buccaneer simply did vertical touchdown no roll-out ex cited onlookers thought touchdown planned maneuver course other pilots field knew better Anyone whos ever doubted luck Irish would have admit old chestnut just might have kernel truth RC Aircraft Static awards began first place Chris Langton Mishawaka IN Bell Jet Ranger Chris mem ber local Michiana RC Choppers Club Sport class Al Beek Grand Rapids MI came out first version Aeromaster superb Corsair created Phil Von Ville Delaware OH took first place Military Scale Phil spent three half years building top laurels Civilian Scale went show manager Jack Allinger Cap 21 Giant Scale Best Show very realistic P-38 Putt Putt Maru scratch-built Richard Waugh Portage IN received honors Finishing second third Civilian Scale pair highly unusual models mother-and-daughter team built quarterscale sister ships famous Bumble Bee Sky Baby Kathy Tina Mahar hail Osceola IN AMA notably present Pot-O Gold show again year Jim Sears 190 Model Aviation VEND MOUNTS THE VIBRATION KILLER Fall lual p1001 Ihraa 000 ISOlaliOn 101 25 120 0001000 Fits onualin 111011 819116It-at mounla Typical v511100 ISAuCtIOn 0170% Mao 95% ConASI8 01 n10011s Ia 1011001101018 Sbound wash, lublilo ISIluClIaflS.00 Sand 9129501100k, fllOflaO Old10110 pan Ia GSA PROGIJOYN PG SOS 36025 SARASOYA FL S42S 8133774252 FL fldanlS add 7208010 Ida IRPORMAYION 8000 &ASE AMA District VI VP Burgin KY trusty Associate VP Ron Ballard Decatur IN both hand greet modelers AMA booth Jim presented South Bend RC Club AMA Award Service recognition its con tinued efforts staging Pot-O-Gold show recognition extraordinary nature its accomplishments plaque states Pot-O-Gold So much lit tle time Club President Ron Vander Molen accepted plaque behalf SBRC Club separate awards ceremony Jim Sears presented 25-Year Service Award plaque Tn-Valley RC Club Club president Bob Kyle accepted award TnValley South Bend RC groups sister clubs representing best interests mod elers both north south sides South Bend St Joseph County memberships span border area between AMA districts VI VII Throughout two-day show SBRC maintained solid frequency control coor dinated demonstration activity mishap occurred event coordinator constant contact scannerequipped control center D&J Electronics Howell MI also assisted frequency control during busy periods SBRC Club delighted receive participation four corners USA broad array dealers man ufacturers hobby-related businesses 75 alloccupying 118 booths state Washington California New York Florida represented Hazel Sig Hester promised display full-size Space Walker next year Midwest well known density its modeling popu lation considerable percentage resides within 150-mile radius South Bend demographics like SBRC Club poised greater growth its future Pot-O-Gold shows Floats-Fitti ngs/Westwood Continued page 96 Correct positioning floats model important Positioning must worked out before mounting fittings considered youll need re turn plans adding sketch made determine float length Starting airplanes prop its cor rect position take 15% prop diameter measure distance below bottom prop Draw line parallel longitudinal axis fuselage marks position top floats Seniorita using 10 x 4 10 x 5 prop top floats will 1 bottom prop An Eagle 63 turning 11 x 5 prop will require dis tance 1% Position step 40% MACor 40% chord wing rectangu lar everything done correctly youll have fairly conventional installation no surprises tips floats should about half little less prop di ameter forward prop Obviously farther forward bows better planing characteristics crucial point have enough float forward prop stopping short excessive amount Both Seniorita Light & Up have 31-in floats meet 75% rule application power no elevator control floats get plane almost im mediately task remains draw position hardbacks Most built-up floats will have internal hardbacks have type youre home free since can install spreaders anywhere please Exposed hardbacks used floats such Gee Bee require careful planning Though still allow consid erable adjustment youll need determine location exposed hardbacks beforehand draw Fittings can now considered almost designs fittings Newest Ailane Full Size Aerobatic World. .Now Available Three Size Model Kits EXTRA 230 Gtandoff Scala 33% 96 Span Wing Awe 1300 St 30% 87 Span Wing Am 117 sq 25% 75 Span Wing Aa 558 sq 229 1 $15 ship 219 I-i $l5shipl 179 hip October 1989 191 magnificently crafted tool reduces temperature drift 50 ciZ7~ THE BLACK BARON IRON Advanced hi-tech thermostat reduces temperature drift 50 Ordinary irons vary up 400 Exclusive roil bars fit fillets & under cambers Flat sole bevelled edges provides constant heat marks Coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over lessBoNus! expensive coatings slides almost noTwo stands adhesive ui1u ruy magnificent tooincluding j,j TI1ethat attaches iron Iont have CGVERE look 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 100% Blackstone coating slides like butter Exclusive roll-bars roll fillets & undercambers responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation G Duane Coles T- 199 1 SlOshipping R/C EXTRAS 1404 Vandenburg Cir W Sergeant Bluff IA 51054 Phone 1 712 943 4102 Cash Money Orden Ceditied Chenh VISA o \IZI1MasCad oceptdNo COD Odes lJ *PwyonM Cheohn two weeks
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/10
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 190, 191
D Pot OGoid Show FIVE YEARS AGO South Bend RC Club South Bend IN dream RC show would actually cater hobbyist What enterprising group RC fliers envisioned show would promote modeling general public modelers point view Though its initial version now well known Pot-O-Gold show staged half dec ade ago 16000-sq-ft concourse area between two huge domes Notre Dame Joyce Athletic Convocation Cen ter JACC necessarily modest SBRCC never thought small ginning group hopes ultimately filling dome RC models Switching Feb ruary May 1989 South Bend RC Club finally made under dome its nual modelers ex possible size shape Thanks Pot0-Golds steady growth popularity over its five-year history club able first time year Finally under dome 1989 RC extravaganza now sports area 96000 square feet club members questioned whether sufficient space ex panded show Pot-O-Gold manager Jack Allinger wasnt worried have well rent other dome too Allinger quipped Previous years shows held February enjoyed exceptional tendance despite some terrible winter storms year however Pot-O Gold moved spring calendar Nat88 Model Aviation travaganza EBob Neitzke Big picture view displays crowds under domes Notre Dame Joyce Athletic Convocation Center 1989 Pot-O-Gold show held May 6-7 show occupied just under acre floor area doors background lead outdoor stadium 40 x 60-ft pool model boat exhibitions complete 14000 gallons water can seen right Above left Richard Waugh Portage IN won first place Giant Scale Best-of-Show award magnificent scratch-built Lockheed P-38 Lightning Putt Putt Maru complete 24 kills Above right Chris Langton Mishawaka IN won first place Helicopter beautiful Bell Ranger urally everyone expecting balmy weather early May showand natur ally mother nature upset everyones expec tations treating Saturdays aircraft flying demonstrations unseasonal doses snow sleet cheering crowd quickly dwin dled seeking out warmth dome further flying postponed until next day Fortunately spring weather made comeback outdoor stands filled eager onlookers Sunday As has consistently policy SBRCC Pot-O-Gold show club members assist participants unloading setup areas Everyone booth display provided door assistance carts making entry dome setup swift efficient Swappers received no less attention Simi lar assistance rendered exhibitors Sunday afternoon close show dismantling booths exit went smoothly reputation famous Midwest hospitality stake South Bend RC Club about drop ball Exhibitors also able take advan tage full-height drive-in entry keeps out inclement weather unpack ing particularly advantageous participant company builds specialty trailers Wells Cargo able drive park trailers right its assigned ex hibitor booth did SBRCCers realize ambition under dome year club gave its show permanent motto Action Show Pot-O-Gold has indeed designed varied active participation Modelers distributors deal ers manufacturers clubs general public always treated wellrounded event Filling almost half dome dis plays booths grandstands 40 x 60-ft pool racetrack RC boats cars emphasis course will RC airplanes Pot-O-Gold International Airport Moose Crouse practice stadium just outside Gate Four dome RC Aircraft Demonstration Crew staged flying displays hundreds onlookers goalposts removed excellent crowd control provided permanent bleachers field ideal flaunting what RC aircraft fly ing about Club members provided fill-in flying demonstrations deal ers manufacturers exhibited latest offerings 1989 season particular delight crowds Helicopter Giant Scale flying demonstrations facet flight explained flight line via radio-microphone link stadium PA system no crashes during entire show attesting skill pilots quality aircraft flown OldTimer style Buccaneer did have nearaccident neatly avoided pilots skill crowd ironically interpreted Continued page 190 October 1989 89 Left Jim Sears AMA VP area presents Distinguished Service award South Bend RC Club host Pot-O-Gold show Ron Vander Molen accepts award Richard Cripe L Jack Ailinger R look separate ceremony Jim presented 25-year Service Award plaque Tn-Valley RC Club sister club representing modelers interests South Bend area Right Phil Von Ville Dela ware OH poses F4U-1 Corsair won first place show Phil spent 3 years constructing highly detailed masterpiece Left Show manager Jack Allinger South Bend IN won first place Civilian Scale snazzy Cap 21 Jack has managed Pot-O-Gold show since its inception five years ago Right Al Beak Grand Rapids Ml sits next Aeromaster won first place Sport Scale Left Flight demonstrations Crouse Stadium Shown flying Bill Borland Buchanon Ml Bob Neitzke Edwardsburg Ml goal posts removed audience bleachers field provided excellent flying conditions Right Mother-and-daughter team Osceola IN Kathy R Tina 1 Maher won second third place Civilian Scale unusual quarter-scale Sky Baby Bumble Bee THIRD ANNUAL Memphis Belle Classic GIANT SCALE FLY OCTOBER 14& 15 1989 SPONSORED BY THE MEMPHIS RADIO CONTROL CLUB MEMPHIS TN AMA & IMAA SANCTIONED IMAA RULES WILL BE OBSERVED IN... FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL SILL REalTY EVENINGS 901-7545563 DAYTIME 951-7557 ISO MANLY WILLIAMS CO EVENINGS 901-389-1044 DAYTIME 90 IYR 12330 plug-in points wing Cut Y-struts /8-in ply leaving little long trimming fit Notch shown plan glue l-in-long %2 brass tubes place Glue /16 ply facings struts trim fit Note both right left bevel attachment points Bend four L-shaped attachment fittings Y32 wire struts plugged axle fit four wire pieces Y-ends mark exact attachment points triple-laminated wing ribs mounting points should approximately 3 apart front point 2 leading edge Drill strut mounting holes glue %2 brass tubes Finish sand paint plug struts Control system Make bellcrank mount hard aluminum shown plan Bolt nylon bellcrank pushrod lead-out wires attached fuselage Use adjustable threaded clevis fasten pushrod elevator control horn run lead-out wires through line guide strut form loops attach control lines Engine/muffler/fuel system used new 1954/55 vintage 35 Fox Since engine lacks muffler mounts clamped cutdown Du-Bro Muff-l-Aire Using 10 x 6 prop Fox provides plenty power muffler eliminates some noise although much would like Clamp 4-oz pressurized constant-flow fuel tank fuselage indicated plan youre ready go Flying Before first takeoff sure flying surfaces warp-free properly aligned Balance model center-or gravity indicated plan proto type accomplished securing about oz lead top lower engine mount mounting bolts Youll find Wildcat smooth nimble flier graceful Stunter model has no bad hab its speak ofunless course hap pen rediscover what Roland Rohlfs learned about consequences rigid landing gear Rubber & Eng Power Free Flight DisplayLAThES Control Line Electric Powerl4ILLS METALS BOOKS R/C Airplanes new illustrated 32 pageCOMPLETE CATALOG $200 tabloid sIze catalog IUS & Canada $100 Foreign $3001000 000 nn Valley Hobby Center0- 2100 M Onina Road 837-A W Main St Lanedale PA 19446 Pot-O-GoId/Neitzke Continued page 89 show daring As aircraft worked its way stadium landing brisk wind came up about four feet alti tude reached center field Buccaneers tired old four-stroke engine suddenly stopped crowd gasped cheered Buccaneer simply did vertical touchdown no roll-out ex cited onlookers thought touchdown planned maneuver course other pilots field knew better Anyone whos ever doubted luck Irish would have admit old chestnut just might have kernel truth RC Aircraft Static awards began first place Chris Langton Mishawaka IN Bell Jet Ranger Chris mem ber local Michiana RC Choppers Club Sport class Al Beek Grand Rapids MI came out first version Aeromaster superb Corsair created Phil Von Ville Delaware OH took first place Military Scale Phil spent three half years building top laurels Civilian Scale went show manager Jack Allinger Cap 21 Giant Scale Best Show very realistic P-38 Putt Putt Maru scratch-built Richard Waugh Portage IN received honors Finishing second third Civilian Scale pair highly unusual models mother-and-daughter team built quarterscale sister ships famous Bumble Bee Sky Baby Kathy Tina Mahar hail Osceola IN AMA notably present Pot-O Gold show again year Jim Sears 190 Model Aviation VEND MOUNTS THE VIBRATION KILLER Fall lual p1001 Ihraa 000 ISOlaliOn 101 25 120 0001000 Fits onualin 111011 819116It-at mounla Typical v511100 ISAuCtIOn 0170% Mao 95% ConASI8 01 n10011s Ia 1011001101018 Sbound wash, lublilo ISIluClIaflS.00 Sand 9129501100k, fllOflaO Old10110 pan Ia GSA PROGIJOYN PG SOS 36025 SARASOYA FL S42S 8133774252 FL fldanlS add 7208010 Ida IRPORMAYION 8000 &ASE AMA District VI VP Burgin KY trusty Associate VP Ron Ballard Decatur IN both hand greet modelers AMA booth Jim presented South Bend RC Club AMA Award Service recognition its con tinued efforts staging Pot-O-Gold show recognition extraordinary nature its accomplishments plaque states Pot-O-Gold So much lit tle time Club President Ron Vander Molen accepted plaque behalf SBRC Club separate awards ceremony Jim Sears presented 25-Year Service Award plaque Tn-Valley RC Club Club president Bob Kyle accepted award TnValley South Bend RC groups sister clubs representing best interests mod elers both north south sides South Bend St Joseph County memberships span border area between AMA districts VI VII Throughout two-day show SBRC maintained solid frequency control coor dinated demonstration activity mishap occurred event coordinator constant contact scannerequipped control center D&J Electronics Howell MI also assisted frequency control during busy periods SBRC Club delighted receive participation four corners USA broad array dealers man ufacturers hobby-related businesses 75 alloccupying 118 booths state Washington California New York Florida represented Hazel Sig Hester promised display full-size Space Walker next year Midwest well known density its modeling popu lation considerable percentage resides within 150-mile radius South Bend demographics like SBRC Club poised greater growth its future Pot-O-Gold shows Floats-Fitti ngs/Westwood Continued page 96 Correct positioning floats model important Positioning must worked out before mounting fittings considered youll need re turn plans adding sketch made determine float length Starting airplanes prop its cor rect position take 15% prop diameter measure distance below bottom prop Draw line parallel longitudinal axis fuselage marks position top floats Seniorita using 10 x 4 10 x 5 prop top floats will 1 bottom prop An Eagle 63 turning 11 x 5 prop will require dis tance 1% Position step 40% MACor 40% chord wing rectangu lar everything done correctly youll have fairly conventional installation no surprises tips floats should about half little less prop di ameter forward prop Obviously farther forward bows better planing characteristics crucial point have enough float forward prop stopping short excessive amount Both Seniorita Light & Up have 31-in floats meet 75% rule application power no elevator control floats get plane almost im mediately task remains draw position hardbacks Most built-up floats will have internal hardbacks have type youre home free since can install spreaders anywhere please Exposed hardbacks used floats such Gee Bee require careful planning Though still allow consid erable adjustment youll need determine location exposed hardbacks beforehand draw Fittings can now considered almost designs fittings Newest Ailane Full Size Aerobatic World. .Now Available Three Size Model Kits EXTRA 230 Gtandoff Scala 33% 96 Span Wing Awe 1300 St 30% 87 Span Wing Am 117 sq 25% 75 Span Wing Aa 558 sq 229 1 $15 ship 219 I-i $l5shipl 179 hip October 1989 191 magnificently crafted tool reduces temperature drift 50 ciZ7~ THE BLACK BARON IRON Advanced hi-tech thermostat reduces temperature drift 50 Ordinary irons vary up 400 Exclusive roil bars fit fillets & under cambers Flat sole bevelled edges provides constant heat marks Coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over lessBoNus! expensive coatings slides almost noTwo stands adhesive ui1u ruy magnificent tooincluding j,j TI1ethat attaches iron Iont have CGVERE look 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 100% Blackstone coating slides like butter Exclusive roll-bars roll fillets & undercambers responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation G Duane Coles T- 199 1 SlOshipping R/C EXTRAS 1404 Vandenburg Cir W Sergeant Bluff IA 51054 Phone 1 712 943 4102 Cash Money Orden Ceditied Chenh VISA o \IZI1MasCad oceptdNo COD Odes lJ *PwyonM Cheohn two weeks
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/10
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 190, 191
D Pot OGoid Show FIVE YEARS AGO South Bend RC Club South Bend IN dream RC show would actually cater hobbyist What enterprising group RC fliers envisioned show would promote modeling general public modelers point view Though its initial version now well known Pot-O-Gold show staged half dec ade ago 16000-sq-ft concourse area between two huge domes Notre Dame Joyce Athletic Convocation Cen ter JACC necessarily modest SBRCC never thought small ginning group hopes ultimately filling dome RC models Switching Feb ruary May 1989 South Bend RC Club finally made under dome its nual modelers ex possible size shape Thanks Pot0-Golds steady growth popularity over its five-year history club able first time year Finally under dome 1989 RC extravaganza now sports area 96000 square feet club members questioned whether sufficient space ex panded show Pot-O-Gold manager Jack Allinger wasnt worried have well rent other dome too Allinger quipped Previous years shows held February enjoyed exceptional tendance despite some terrible winter storms year however Pot-O Gold moved spring calendar Nat88 Model Aviation travaganza EBob Neitzke Big picture view displays crowds under domes Notre Dame Joyce Athletic Convocation Center 1989 Pot-O-Gold show held May 6-7 show occupied just under acre floor area doors background lead outdoor stadium 40 x 60-ft pool model boat exhibitions complete 14000 gallons water can seen right Above left Richard Waugh Portage IN won first place Giant Scale Best-of-Show award magnificent scratch-built Lockheed P-38 Lightning Putt Putt Maru complete 24 kills Above right Chris Langton Mishawaka IN won first place Helicopter beautiful Bell Ranger urally everyone expecting balmy weather early May showand natur ally mother nature upset everyones expec tations treating Saturdays aircraft flying demonstrations unseasonal doses snow sleet cheering crowd quickly dwin dled seeking out warmth dome further flying postponed until next day Fortunately spring weather made comeback outdoor stands filled eager onlookers Sunday As has consistently policy SBRCC Pot-O-Gold show club members assist participants unloading setup areas Everyone booth display provided door assistance carts making entry dome setup swift efficient Swappers received no less attention Simi lar assistance rendered exhibitors Sunday afternoon close show dismantling booths exit went smoothly reputation famous Midwest hospitality stake South Bend RC Club about drop ball Exhibitors also able take advan tage full-height drive-in entry keeps out inclement weather unpack ing particularly advantageous participant company builds specialty trailers Wells Cargo able drive park trailers right its assigned ex hibitor booth did SBRCCers realize ambition under dome year club gave its show permanent motto Action Show Pot-O-Gold has indeed designed varied active participation Modelers distributors deal ers manufacturers clubs general public always treated wellrounded event Filling almost half dome dis plays booths grandstands 40 x 60-ft pool racetrack RC boats cars emphasis course will RC airplanes Pot-O-Gold International Airport Moose Crouse practice stadium just outside Gate Four dome RC Aircraft Demonstration Crew staged flying displays hundreds onlookers goalposts removed excellent crowd control provided permanent bleachers field ideal flaunting what RC aircraft fly ing about Club members provided fill-in flying demonstrations deal ers manufacturers exhibited latest offerings 1989 season particular delight crowds Helicopter Giant Scale flying demonstrations facet flight explained flight line via radio-microphone link stadium PA system no crashes during entire show attesting skill pilots quality aircraft flown OldTimer style Buccaneer did have nearaccident neatly avoided pilots skill crowd ironically interpreted Continued page 190 October 1989 89 Left Jim Sears AMA VP area presents Distinguished Service award South Bend RC Club host Pot-O-Gold show Ron Vander Molen accepts award Richard Cripe L Jack Ailinger R look separate ceremony Jim presented 25-year Service Award plaque Tn-Valley RC Club sister club representing modelers interests South Bend area Right Phil Von Ville Dela ware OH poses F4U-1 Corsair won first place show Phil spent 3 years constructing highly detailed masterpiece Left Show manager Jack Allinger South Bend IN won first place Civilian Scale snazzy Cap 21 Jack has managed Pot-O-Gold show since its inception five years ago Right Al Beak Grand Rapids Ml sits next Aeromaster won first place Sport Scale Left Flight demonstrations Crouse Stadium Shown flying Bill Borland Buchanon Ml Bob Neitzke Edwardsburg Ml goal posts removed audience bleachers field provided excellent flying conditions Right Mother-and-daughter team Osceola IN Kathy R Tina 1 Maher won second third place Civilian Scale unusual quarter-scale Sky Baby Bumble Bee THIRD ANNUAL Memphis Belle Classic GIANT SCALE FLY OCTOBER 14& 15 1989 SPONSORED BY THE MEMPHIS RADIO CONTROL CLUB 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL SILL REalTY EVENINGS 901-7545563 DAYTIME 951-7557 ISO MANLY WILLIAMS CO EVENINGS 901-389-1044 DAYTIME 90 IYR 12330 plug-in points wing Cut Y-struts /8-in ply leaving little long trimming fit Notch shown plan glue l-in-long %2 brass tubes place Glue /16 ply facings struts trim fit Note both right left bevel attachment points Bend four L-shaped attachment fittings Y32 wire struts plugged axle fit four wire pieces Y-ends mark exact attachment points triple-laminated wing ribs mounting points should approximately 3 apart front point 2 leading edge Drill strut mounting holes glue %2 brass tubes Finish sand paint plug struts Control system Make bellcrank mount hard aluminum shown plan Bolt nylon bellcrank pushrod lead-out wires attached fuselage Use adjustable threaded clevis fasten pushrod elevator control horn run lead-out wires through line guide strut form loops attach control lines Engine/muffler/fuel system used new 1954/55 vintage 35 Fox Since engine lacks muffler mounts clamped cutdown Du-Bro Muff-l-Aire Using 10 x 6 prop Fox provides plenty power muffler eliminates some noise although much would like Clamp 4-oz pressurized constant-flow fuel tank fuselage indicated plan youre ready go Flying Before first takeoff sure flying surfaces warp-free properly aligned Balance model center-or gravity indicated plan proto type accomplished securing about oz lead top lower engine mount mounting bolts Youll find Wildcat smooth nimble flier graceful Stunter model has no bad hab its speak ofunless course hap pen rediscover what Roland Rohlfs learned about consequences rigid landing gear Rubber & Eng Power Free Flight DisplayLAThES Control Line Electric Powerl4ILLS METALS BOOKS R/C Airplanes new illustrated 32 pageCOMPLETE CATALOG $200 tabloid sIze catalog IUS & Canada $100 Foreign $3001000 000 nn Valley Hobby Center0- 2100 M Onina Road 837-A W Main St Lanedale PA 19446 Pot-O-GoId/Neitzke Continued page 89 show daring As aircraft worked its way stadium landing brisk wind came up about four feet alti tude reached center field Buccaneers tired old four-stroke engine suddenly stopped crowd gasped cheered Buccaneer simply did vertical touchdown no roll-out ex cited onlookers thought touchdown planned maneuver course other pilots field knew better Anyone whos ever doubted luck Irish would have admit old chestnut just might have kernel truth RC Aircraft Static awards began first place Chris Langton Mishawaka IN Bell Jet Ranger Chris mem ber local Michiana RC Choppers Club Sport class Al Beek Grand Rapids MI came out first version Aeromaster superb Corsair created Phil Von Ville Delaware OH took first place Military Scale Phil spent three half years building top laurels Civilian Scale went show manager Jack Allinger Cap 21 Giant Scale Best Show very realistic P-38 Putt Putt Maru scratch-built Richard Waugh Portage IN received honors Finishing second third Civilian Scale pair highly unusual models mother-and-daughter team built quarterscale sister ships famous Bumble Bee Sky Baby Kathy Tina Mahar hail Osceola IN AMA notably present Pot-O Gold show again year Jim Sears 190 Model Aviation VEND MOUNTS THE VIBRATION KILLER Fall lual p1001 Ihraa 000 ISOlaliOn 101 25 120 0001000 Fits onualin 111011 819116It-at mounla Typical v511100 ISAuCtIOn 0170% Mao 95% ConASI8 01 n10011s Ia 1011001101018 Sbound wash, lublilo ISIluClIaflS.00 Sand 9129501100k, fllOflaO Old10110 pan Ia GSA PROGIJOYN PG SOS 36025 SARASOYA FL S42S 8133774252 FL fldanlS add 7208010 Ida IRPORMAYION 8000 &ASE AMA District VI VP Burgin KY trusty Associate VP Ron Ballard Decatur IN both hand greet modelers AMA booth Jim presented South Bend RC Club AMA Award Service recognition its con tinued efforts staging Pot-O-Gold show recognition extraordinary nature its accomplishments plaque states Pot-O-Gold So much lit tle time Club President Ron Vander Molen accepted plaque behalf SBRC Club separate awards ceremony Jim Sears presented 25-Year Service Award plaque Tn-Valley RC Club Club president Bob Kyle accepted award TnValley South Bend RC groups sister clubs representing best interests mod elers both north south sides South Bend St Joseph County memberships span border area between AMA districts VI VII Throughout two-day show SBRC maintained solid frequency control coor dinated demonstration activity mishap occurred event coordinator constant contact scannerequipped control center D&J Electronics Howell MI also assisted frequency control during busy periods SBRC Club delighted receive participation four corners USA broad array dealers man ufacturers hobby-related businesses 75 alloccupying 118 booths state Washington California New York Florida represented Hazel Sig Hester promised display full-size Space Walker next year Midwest well known density its modeling popu lation considerable percentage resides within 150-mile radius South Bend demographics like SBRC Club poised greater growth its future Pot-O-Gold shows Floats-Fitti ngs/Westwood Continued page 96 Correct positioning floats model important Positioning must worked out before mounting fittings considered youll need re turn plans adding sketch made determine float length Starting airplanes prop its cor rect position take 15% prop diameter measure distance below bottom prop Draw line parallel longitudinal axis fuselage marks position top floats Seniorita using 10 x 4 10 x 5 prop top floats will 1 bottom prop An Eagle 63 turning 11 x 5 prop will require dis tance 1% Position step 40% MACor 40% chord wing rectangu lar everything done correctly youll have fairly conventional installation no surprises tips floats should about half little less prop di ameter forward prop Obviously farther forward bows better planing characteristics crucial point have enough float forward prop stopping short excessive amount Both Seniorita Light & Up have 31-in floats meet 75% rule application power no elevator control floats get plane almost im mediately task remains draw position hardbacks Most built-up floats will have internal hardbacks have type youre home free since can install spreaders anywhere please Exposed hardbacks used floats such Gee Bee require careful planning Though still allow consid erable adjustment youll need determine location exposed hardbacks beforehand draw Fittings can now considered almost designs fittings Newest Ailane Full Size Aerobatic World. .Now Available Three Size Model Kits EXTRA 230 Gtandoff Scala 33% 96 Span Wing Awe 1300 St 30% 87 Span Wing Am 117 sq 25% 75 Span Wing Aa 558 sq 229 1 $15 ship 219 I-i $l5shipl 179 hip October 1989 191 magnificently crafted tool reduces temperature drift 50 ciZ7~ THE BLACK BARON IRON Advanced hi-tech thermostat reduces temperature drift 50 Ordinary irons vary up 400 Exclusive roil bars fit fillets & under cambers Flat sole bevelled edges provides constant heat marks Coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over lessBoNus! expensive coatings slides almost noTwo stands adhesive ui1u ruy magnificent tooincluding j,j TI1ethat attaches iron Iont have CGVERE look 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 100% Blackstone coating slides like butter Exclusive roll-bars roll fillets & undercambers responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation G Duane Coles T- 199 1 SlOshipping R/C EXTRAS 1404 Vandenburg Cir W Sergeant Bluff IA 51054 Phone 1 712 943 4102 Cash Money Orden Ceditied Chenh VISA o \IZI1MasCad oceptdNo COD Odes lJ *PwyonM Cheohn two weeks