NO OCR TEXT DO YOU GET bit excited watch ing Gee Bee model discussing flashy eye-catching red-and-white color scheme During early modeling years first saw pictures aircraft immediately intrigued its formid able shape color appeal Ive got build some day thought myself kit Control Line projects built interest also turned toward RC Franidy did want construct bumblebee-like body during earlier years Some day thought ol building techniques honed.. Lo behold rereading issue Model Aviation February 1983 eyes fell upon super two-page photo Henry Haf&es Gee Bee R-1 Super Sportster could help notice possibility satisfring long lost desire construct profile-fuselage Gee Bee R-1 model 19-35 engine range article plan result idea model fun build looks great both ground air building tech niques enhanced bit Gee Bees utilization center crutch within profile body allows lighter airframe maintaining required strength design integrity construction experience advanced one-piece profile CL mod el yet well within building capa bility modelers use builtup wing lead-out side cowl projection rounded fuselage edges built-up rudder non-flat wheel pants full tail wheel en closure snappy-looking finish contribute flying enjoyment face model go round round little package provides lot fun both show go Construction Study plan become familiar various parts con struction techniques Refer text photos additional information might want put together kit parts first did before commence sembly careful using plan will used during finishing pro cedure Keep model light Remove ex cess weight sanding well espe cially fuselage wing used both thick thin types cyanoacrylate CyA glue during construction except noted text Wipe excess glue model build Work flat surface take time Fuselage -in thick made solid -in sheet stock keep overall weight down provide strength needed involves use -in fuselage inner crutch covered in-wide sheet balsa Cut out -in crutch perimeter pieces per plan cut out wing opening time Follow diamond-shaped plan notation achieve actual frontal crutch piece outlines framing engine bearer area crutch modifr engine bearer Y16-in dimension needed suit particular choice engine Make dimension larger smaller required time Trial-fit everything placing parts wax-paper-covered plan satisfied glue pin pieces place Use thick CyA glue balsa-to-balsa joints epoxy joining plywood engine bearers balsa Poke holes mating ends parts add rivet-like bonding effect crutch assembly As inner crutch actually framework model sure pieces fit together gaps Add -in-sq balsa inner pieces balsa crutch Cut parts time install strive very tight fits no gaps Add -in tinstock gussets shown Use CyA glue adding parts outward crutch perimeter Left inner primary crutch pieces assembled glued over wax-paper-covered plan Ensures tight fit between parts use plenty pins assembly forms basic shape models backbone Right Fuselage exterIor sheeting after being sanded rounded shape stab wing slots both completely cut out Built-up strips added rudder effect Left Completed rudderwith strips attached sanded shape Stab elevatorare fiat-sanded togetherfor uniform thickness hinge line pre-covered hinges installed toothpicked forsecurity Round off spruce jolnerbetween elevator haives Right Tall parts giued fuselage Note use RC-type adjustable clevis attached control horn 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 184 I/B SI-WET BALSAIrnmlWING PLAN VIEW 3/32 SHEET BALSAWAS TIP PBRTS LIEMANO SSEI/IA S-WET BALSA LEASIBA ESBE SIEETWIA WHAS TIP WI-ACES -U I3/803/4~TAP B BOTTOM 1/0 SO BALSA LEOCIIIS ESHELO ALSEBLG TRAP MAKE FROM SCRAP PLACE BA TAP N BOTTOM BE *815 TIPI 4W-IA-W-2IA-IA-IIA-IIA-I IA-I1WI LEAPS-ITCAROB nt1I/ASS28 PLT LIBES5154151BALWRAS NI-BEE IA-S IMWR NYRBA TOMBSTO WA LEADS-IT SI-AlESBOTTOM IA-I CENTER/MAW WRIB 810NOTE1/IA MWFIBERSLASS CLOTR BI/IA SHEET BALSA TRAILAW ESBE SAWETRIA B S RESS 3/32 PLYTAP S-EETFI-S NOT BAA/SN TI-iS ThIS CSA2IOALRYLATE APIS CENTER BEETIBA TAP N BOTTOM TSP EBA ELANTS BA NOT OMT 2 BESS 3/32 B-WET BALSB- MARS WAW RU ___________B BESS 3/32 S-WET BALSA BEBEECT ~~I-ORESS 3/32 SHEET BALSAAWE P5154105ALLE LW WEOSTARIAH S BE FBSELAAE 4 02 C/ITT MAO SOEI I/4S-EETBALSA___RSAOERJCK _____ -FABELASEEOTERIBA I-iSTAB 1/8 SHEET BALSA -BEFSET 23 ENSINTOWN ________5/B 7 BESREESAIN ASE IAVTII- MATL B CS-IAL BA LEAAS-JT SISE CRLFFUSELAGE VIEW INST SI-OWN BA FLIBELABE SAlE AIEWI HELLEAR AS BESS TO PROARLIA ES-OWE CLEAWANCE ELELPROBE WOO EPOOT1/4 S-BET BALSBD I/B PLT SCEBLER -TI-BACRIAL BOTO SlAPS EPSAT INI/O S-WET BALSAI/B S-WET BALSA PLACEBOTR SS REF -I/B PLO C I-OWN BEEBIT S-RACE /1558 BEE NOTT I/IA SHEET BALSA RIWEER FBARERSI OW-BE I-AAALSA ISISAPE TO FIT I ENOIW SOC N TO 35 I2 HERRB4E PLO SOWIR MATERIAL TO I/IA SHEETI/B MISC WIRE IIIFIT EIW WASTALLATEBS BAFBAE rATTACI-UIA LEABS-JT SEW COWL LAMBUR BEAR PATTEUS S ASE CA/IL OCLOBEBS BA NEEPER FAP IS BES-AlI-OlWI-EEL RA/ATS BETABER MEARIT LCBW LES TO BOTTOM AWE olIThA S-EEC BALSA CALLS-JTS ARE LISIT POST IS BACK--- I-I-I-11111 AR-EEL BETAPERSTO NESEM SRAEE MATERIAL I/IA121154 lEE BOTE 33/N S-A TALIAR-EELTO SOITS ABE LOCK NOTS BA LOCIRIABS-WRS SHEETBA EAWBE IIE3BLLBTIC1 BALSA 6 WLB LOIIT SO/WI WELL AM BA EAST IAPEN LIAPIA EPOOTIARE ESCE FSRRWR5TP5 j7-/3 PLT 5I- BECKBOTH SEES IA U/SC WRIE - -EEL PASTS FOSRIARFUSELAGE SIDE VIEW -WLS BA BEE RI I/IACMFROM SCRAP I/O S-WET BALSA I/O BAE BECK S-WET BALSABALL TI-ASS-WET BALSA 4,BQMR WEB RARLE 5-SWARRO BRARONRAR ISTEBBA CROTCR SATLINE 2-3/A SIA WHEELSTAILUREEL PANTBZAIIWELLSLARBI B ENS VIEW REAPW/ I/B NI-IA MAIS L S completed sand inner crutch smooth both sides Remove high spots in outer balsa skin covering will lay flat glued place used Ambroid cement attaching outer skins crutch allows glue joints sanded smooth avoids hard glue line common using CyA will need two pieces 4in-wide sheet stock per side small scrap piece per side skin fuselage will produce just long small seam per side -in plywood fuselage doublers now added engine area As option may want cut lightening holes lead-out side holes subsequent ly wrn concealed -in sheet balsa cowl piece Use awl indent mating ply wood/balsa surfaces better glue grip engine area Glue epoxy placing doubler onto balsa crutch weighting until epoxy has cured Repeat process other doubler Remove excess epoxy may ooze out onto airframe Dont attach cowl just yet make wing cutout start placing plan over fuselage carefully trace wing opening use T-pins keep plan moving step dressmakers pattern wheel trace covered airfoil shape Work carefully step takes bit time work easier sounds Drill 3/n-in holes inside front rear wing cutout area Using Dremel saw best results simply fol low traced outline remove area Go slowly sawing assure good wing-to-fuselage fit Sand fuselage assembly filling sanding seams required Don8t get round fuselage top bottom edges leaving frontal area rudder post flat Work very smooth surface apply finish Left Thetwo wing tips showing braces theyfirstappearwhen attached afterthey have shaped Ussa small razor plane sand ing block shape required smooth transition tothe wingtip Right instaii beiicrankas shown sheetthe wing bottom first July1986 67 Left Glass cloth applied wing center section wIth cyanoacrylate CyA leading edge sheeting cap-strips have also added landing gear strap screws pre-located Right Wheel panton left has just assembled readyto sanded smooth transitions rounded edges shown the right simple make add lot spice model Place engine model drill mounting holes through both plywood doublers Using blind nuts install heads lead-out-side doubler threads toward engine side Check fit engine satisfied use epoxy secure blind nuts bit petroleum jelly inside threads keep out epoxy epoxy has cured check engine fit time make sure everything lines up attached securely time correct mistakes Provide clearance inside sheet balsa cowl engine bottom blind nuts Remember remove material what will inside cowl Before attach cowl check blind nuts fill thread area petroleum jelly keep out epoxy Check plan top view sure cowl looks like should before gluing place Now can glue cowl epoxyand fuel-proof engine cutout area excess epoxy Trial-fit fuel tank establish mounting holes prior finishing model Look everything over round off -in balsa cowl satisfied set fuselage aside safe place Stabilizer/ElevatorAgain using dress makers pattern wheel transfer outlines -in medium balsa sheet Assemble two elevator halves 2-in spruce joiner epoxy glue assembly should flat -in joiner should match elevator thickness Add -in plywood control horn mount elevator assembly Wipe excess glue assembly pin plan making sure everything true flat Allow glue cure thoroughly before handling remove building board sand spruce joiner round exposed between elevator halves Add two forward stabilizer pieces see plan made scrap balsa main stabilizer piece Place stabilizer elevator assem bly flat building board respective positions sand unit will help assure uniform thick ness final assembly Sand both sides round edges except stabilizer rear edge Locate mark hinge line both stabilizer elevator used flat Mylar hinge material cut will Continued page 151 68 Model Aviation tail-wheel enclosure built up using thin CyA sanded its final shape business side model has plenty room tank engine detracting models overall classic appearance larger engine could used authos charming wife Joyce Ann holds model give idea Its actual size FF Scale/Warner Continued page 147 Easy said Frenchman infor mation typical ally accurate abso lutely useless accountant replied typi cal balloonists st charge vehicle cant control having no idea likely effect actions expect previously-uninvolved bystander understand predicament real problem Well Gang bit nonsense via Buoyant Flight LTA Society will have Persevere dont glue yourself model Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 63 latter under influence former publication such things com petitive activity would seem blokes trying give us colonies run money price however isnt tough 550 airmail 475 surface todays exchange rate amounts $836 $722 real money respectively books 8 x 12 inches 75 pages have soft covers can get check made out British funny-money bank Make said checks payable SMAE F/F Team Travel Fund send Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England oh bye bye have line.There also 1985 report similar nature articles Ian Kaynes Martin Gregorie Stafford Screen Mike Fantham Ron Pollard Prices 500 airmail 425 surface same source havent seen Ill wager its pretty good So Thats Farewell friends Remember treat successor well youve treated maybe better keep him snowed under photos sketches comments ideas general gas Just remember Im dead Id still love hear folksbut nay always have time answer Harry vturphy will continue next month ther month eternities come hes loing some time now Dont forget send mi photos news items etc too Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oakland CA 4619 Bill Hartill will Free Flight Du ation chair September Watch FF Old- Timers/Haught Continued page 64 easy Check proper CO location pro zeed hand gliding Trim gentle glide no stall built-in 200-ft glide 2ircle Remember towhook offset tow rudder will have compensate glide-turn rim wide circle ideal Flying Towline Glider requires two peo leone launch tow auncher merely holds model over head ith nose up slightly say 150 model s pulled launchers hand tow starts launcher must throw model tow-person moves forward wind watching model over shoul der regulating speed control climb flier should watch carefully signs erratic climb veering sideways Releasing tension line will usually release model dont afraid release towline things arent going well good tow should have model climbing angle around 400 tracking straight As model climbs overhead stop towing ease off line tension model should float off line glide its own Ive noticed few contests featuring Towline Glider events coming across desk lately Local interest helps Give Towline tryits fun event Happy chasing Phantom Flash Illinois Model Aero Club celebrating its 75th year postal contest Comet Phantom Flash ROG Flights must posted between April 1 September 1 1986 eligible No modifications design permitted except beefing up struc ture use desired propeller Plans rules can contacting Paul Hel man 1411 Judson Ave Evanston IL 60201 Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Gee Bee R-1/Nunes Continued page 68 three hinge locations per side Pre-cover hinge line used MonoKote Open hinge slots #11 hobby blade centered slot per hinge location Ap ply glue insert hinges Check ease movement satisfied drill small hole through balsa hinge end gluing small pieces round toothpick will afterward cut off sanded flush surface Remove small piece material aft stab slot Zona saw keep piece V/hen stab/elevator assembly dry slide stabilizer slot making sure square model per plan glue position Slide previouslyremoved small piece material back position glue Rudder Shape medium-hard 46 sheet balsa cut out lightening holes desired extra careful avoid break ing off lower rudder tail adds models overall appeal can apply thin CyA area stiffen tail Cut strips built-up sides best way accomplish cut strips bit oversize attach way rudder use thin CyA small triangle straightness dry taper form ers front back small razor plane sanding block formers have added shaped sand back rudder round Again careful around tail Sand rudder front edge allow rudder offset Strive good uniform contact between rudder rudder post satisfied glue fuselage letting dry thoroughly addition really adds special touch THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW SERIES 100 TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THPPRICE 1286/,77/,8 299 18678989 13677/,5379 14677/8479 67689 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020% INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILLNOTFATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCHPRICE 534149 634149 72833/,456179 8334568189 84566/7199 94566/z77/199 104566/,7209 106W8W209 106EW219 1146777/,7/,6229 115W229 116EW239 1167239 124W279 12SW279 1256279 1356349 1456459 IS58659 164/N969 16676969 July1986 151 NEWE-z FUEL ER Plug A Receptical approx 1/4 die 118 dard 5/32 ter Scale application Standale Aircraft offers EZ-Fueling Reasonable Price istic Appearance Installed Lightwight z hmount $250 plus $ 50 postage handling STANDALE AIRCRAFT CO 2648 Thornwood S W Wyoming MI 49509 PRODUCTS ma TUE flICPCDMIUfl IflflFLFN Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers * Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers * Specialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSS Wnkmanzhjp & PedOniaflC fuselage Wing Built two halves join halves center section Cut major components except cap strips prior beginning assembly After ribs cut out roughly block-sand ones alike stack achieve uniformity Locate drill lead-out holes ribs referring plan locations applied thin CyAto perime ter lead-out holes strengthening Cover plan wax paper pin flat building board will describe building left wing panel lead-out side first Position bottom trailing edge TE onto plan pin place Glue Ribs W-l through W-3 TE Glue in-sq balsa leading edge LE ribs making sure ribs aligned plan Add top spar glue place Position attach top TE leave unglued between W-3 W-4 Turn over wing panel glue bottom spar place Add glue W-4 its position between top bottom spars W-4 spar notches cut undersized allow tapering spar later Glue three tip pieces together form unit Place over plan assure mating edge W-3 precise Carefully fit tip place through W-4 LE W-3 Make sure W-4 properly positioned glue tip LE W-3 finally W-4 thick CyA used Glue TE between W-3 W-4 wing tip Taper top bottom spars between W-3 W-4flush edge W-4 Add 3/ sheet balsa wing tip braces Add -in plywood wing braces landing gear block lead-out side add bellcrank mounting parts bellcrank Yts music wire pushrod Nyrod tubing lead-out guides Construct right wing panel similar manner Use epoxy glue join panels together clamp position until glue has thoroughly cured Sand wing preparation sheeting Add bottom center-section sheeting top center-section sheeting making pushrod cutout proceed bottom LE sheeting top LE sheeting Add cap strips cutting size go top bottom ribs prefer wrap two-piece wings center section fiberglass cloth applied thin CyAand would suggest Sand everything smooth can attach wing fuselage now can wait until after have covered either case use favorite method attachment joint must strong use epoxy glue thick CyA Take time align wing squarely fuselage per plan Wheel pants comprised three pieces plywood former inside two balsa pieces outside built up wheel pants bit avoid total flat appear ance liked result First cut out -in plywood former piece cut thefrhl outline meat unit Cut 1/16 piece will glued outside upper half wheel pant Glue onto plywood former Cut out -in sheet balsa piece teardrop-shaped outside lower half Glue onto plywood former allow assembly dry Final-sand assembly round edges except top should match wing contour Sand intersection top bottom wheel pant skins fill required nice transition Construct other wheel pant similar manner taking care built right left two identical ones time form both landing gear struts per plan installing wheel pants much easier secure landing gear struts wheels As want locate mounting holes check fit prior covering model Ill provide few helpful hints Pre-locate landing gear clips wheel pants start screws plywood Run screws through clips wheel pants taking care file off cut protruding screw length Place model upside down within cradle Robart stand works fine support attaching wheel pants landing gear struts Use short-style screwdriver secure upper clip closest wing Rotate wheel pant required make task easier Attach lower clip similar manner both clips almost tightened place turn wheel pant parallel fuselage tighten final position Position screw place Gold berg 900 keeper per plan Place long leg wing spar short leg plywood side wheel pant will help keep pant rotating about strut After model finished youll want place drop thick CyA wheel pant screw prior final stallation Tail wheel enclosure Shape inner former section per two views plan Cut out wheel area being careful breakthe balsa piece Cut out 152 Model Aviation THE MODEL THAT WASNT J-3 startad life foam food trayl Now can make detailed scale models fly greet leftover food trays Sand $200 info peck J3 plan foam samples cutters wheels cowls motors etc plus dozens easy build plans patterns peanuts RIc FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662 St Croix Falls WI 54024 B Fueler splice line BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak$495 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit$395 / Ready Fly$795 Add $3 postage handling first J10% additional P0 Box 68132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 * SCALE DOCUMENTATION * 1 SCALE DRAWINGS MODEL PLANSI PHOTOSI BOOKSI EPLA-TnCH RNATIONAL AIRPLANE CATALOGHW aCER lot tttt48500 MCKENZIE $300VIDA OREGON 97 RISES SACSISES ICE SlOOP SRPPLIES 3 Avistlee Madder AtDGE CHINERY AN~LS INC Noa CaIogSILlS-se 3535ax aapal ax WV25525I or2OOpgoxadM uaa Mdo ullfro aaabufoodo aadquodio Ada two outer skins Ao sheet balsa er fuselage side view Glue outer skins inner former Bend tail vheel wire gear form Sand assembly shape following contours shown plan As front rear areas shape dont emove too much sides Drill /io-in-dia hole tail wheel lear check make sure tail vheel wire gear will fit correctly used iPerfect #61 -in balloon wheel inish choice finish fun ype model entirely up builder ised white Super MonoKote red Solar lim cockpit area simply Lone chrome MonoKote black vlonoKote cut narrow trim lines nd ironed place Though CAflEON FIBER Industricil Prics Carbon Fiber-Tape & Laminates Composite Materials Glass-Tapd & loth Send SASE saLes sheet AEROSPACE COMPOSJTE PRODUCTS 28 Crosawood Rd ington CT 06032 NEWSPACE S FUEL CONTAINER fltsletearBox 2x7SIOhighxP1/8 Tough Rigid Pslyetliyleee Includes Tubing pIes 8120 postage Fasteners Loch Tubing Ilireegli Cap 8orth Products PO Box 18419 leveland Heights OH 44118 trying anything real fancy ma terials provided simple effective relatively easy-to-apply finish easiest way duplicate scal lops numerals dice etc simply place plan over covering material cut out Use sharp #11 hobby knife blade metal straightedge job worked over backing scrap plywood working carefully able produce crisp-looking detail trim course can add much detail like form panel lines flying wires etc As wanted simple eyecatching model take flying circle liked just fine Flying Prior heading local flying circle check see everything attached securelyengine tank wheel pants etc Check also make sure lead-out lines pushrod function prop erly no binding Did double-check balance position model everything attached Youll want finalbalance model slight nose-down attitude no fuel tank Make sure model tracks straight true avoid coming takeoffs short safe double-check everything model piece home Youll glad did set Grab flight box best pal gal head favorite circle Select nice sun-filled day initial flights cause model sure looks nice against As watching model enjoying speed level flight couldnt help notice background blur thoughts turned toward appeal air plane racing during early Thirties imagined myself races what modeling about folks can enjoy aircraft days gone let imaginations provide excitement truly hope enjoy constructing flying Gee Bee R-l profile Control Line model much did Take care fly safely tell someone new about model aircraft building flying Bill Materials Five 36 balsa sticks fuselage crutch wing Two 4 x x 5 plywood engine bearers Three Ytt x 4 x 36 balsa sticks cap strips 4 x x 2 spruce joiner elevator Two 4/o landing gear block w/-in groove Three /io x 3 x 36 balsa sheet rudder wing sheeting Two4 x 4 x 36 balsa sheet fuselage exterior x 36 balsa sheet fuselage crutch wheel pants x 7 balsa sheet cowl x 12 plywood sheet cowl dou July1986 153 bright blue sky model behaves well quite responsive control input take easy first couple laps Sure looks nice executing wingover showing off red white colors blers wheel pants etc Vs x 3 x 36 balsa sheet stabilizer elevator wing tips 3A2 x 12 x 12 plywood sheet W-1 ribs Two Y32 x 3 x 36 balsa sheet ribs Two Vs-in-dia music wire 10 long landing gear struts 4e dia music wire 18 long pushrod tail wheel gear -in tail wheel Two 2-in main wheels Four landing gear strapsflat Two Carl Goldberg 900 keepers w/screws nylon control horn 2-in belicrank Two Nyrod inner tubing 2-in long lead-out guides Sullivan control line lead-outs per engine size fuel tank mounting hardware engine blind nut mounting hardware prop Four Vs-in wheel retainers two per wheel Fuel tubing Control line handle w/cables Glue assorted types per text Covering finishing materials Fiberglass cloth wing center section Fuel battery etc responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation difficult judge detect OK generic suggestions out way Lets get down specifics Im going assume know understand maneu ver descriptions rule book com ments will based assumption hint get out rule book reference did wrote expert has embarrassed himself quoting rules simply dont exist Dont make mistake giving Take off short shrift possible 40 points some competition going putting up big numbers. youd better match recommend launching directly front judges accomplishes several things actual point liftoff will difficult establish since theyll looking down rear view ship wont able see lift-off Also since judges position themselves upwind liftoff will down wind will thus have less tendency balloon climb too quickly Lastly youve planned climb just right lap launch level flight altitude youll able give little blip Down elevator just pass emphasize comple tion climb start level flight Concentrate two laps level flight determine whether engine run acceptable after two level laps give signal hand held high full lap un til judges signal back No signal no offi cial flight wind blowing hard merely getting air concern launch directly wind neutral elevator air plane will airborne almost immediately plan try make climb gradual salvage best score possible Downwind crosswind launches high winds replete hazards. weathercocking flip-overs etc risks arent balanced chance significantly better score rule book allows warm up period immediately after Takeoff Level Flight Forget looks bush-league aint learned pattern yet aint gonna between Takeoff Wingover Wingover toughest maneuvers well yet well must because sets tone whole flight major difficulty arises lack reference pass overhead suggest using body refer ence Just before entering Wingover turn body shoulders feet directly upwind downwind Fly directly overhead starting upwind foot downwind foot make positive inverted pullout four six feet miss Easiest Hinge Ins tall Now available scale size PRO HINGE use cyanoacrylate adhesives No pinning messy epoxyInstant glues neededSpecial Paper No special hinge slotter needed No alignment necessary tic Special Paper / RADIO SOUTH Inc 43 West Nine Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32414 904 478-6745 I A RACE NnRrI4FAT ARFA L V At Farmington CT Q-500 FAI June 8 1986 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 65, 66, 67, 68, 151, 152, 153, 154
NO OCR TEXT DO YOU GET bit excited watch ing Gee Bee model discussing flashy eye-catching red-and-white color scheme During early modeling years first saw pictures aircraft immediately intrigued its formid able shape color appeal Ive got build some day thought myself kit Control Line projects built interest also turned toward RC Franidy did want construct bumblebee-like body during earlier years Some day thought ol building techniques honed.. Lo behold rereading issue Model Aviation February 1983 eyes fell upon super two-page photo Henry Haf&es Gee Bee R-1 Super Sportster could help notice possibility satisfring long lost desire construct profile-fuselage Gee Bee R-1 model 19-35 engine range article plan result idea model fun build looks great both ground air building tech niques enhanced bit Gee Bees utilization center crutch within profile body allows lighter airframe maintaining required strength design integrity construction experience advanced one-piece profile CL mod el yet well within building capa bility modelers use builtup wing lead-out side cowl projection rounded fuselage edges built-up rudder non-flat wheel pants full tail wheel en closure snappy-looking finish contribute flying enjoyment face model go round round little package provides lot fun both show go Construction Study plan become familiar various parts con struction techniques Refer text photos additional information might want put together kit parts first did before commence sembly careful using plan will used during finishing pro cedure Keep model light Remove ex cess weight sanding well espe cially fuselage wing used both thick thin types cyanoacrylate CyA glue during construction except noted text Wipe excess glue model build Work flat surface take time Fuselage -in thick made solid -in sheet stock keep overall weight down provide strength needed involves use -in fuselage inner crutch covered in-wide sheet balsa Cut out -in crutch perimeter pieces per plan cut out wing opening time Follow diamond-shaped plan notation achieve actual frontal crutch piece outlines framing engine bearer area crutch modifr engine bearer Y16-in dimension needed suit particular choice engine Make dimension larger smaller required time Trial-fit everything placing parts wax-paper-covered plan satisfied glue pin pieces place Use thick CyA glue balsa-to-balsa joints epoxy joining plywood engine bearers balsa Poke holes mating ends parts add rivet-like bonding effect crutch assembly As inner crutch actually framework model sure pieces fit together gaps Add -in-sq balsa inner pieces balsa crutch Cut parts time install strive very tight fits no gaps Add -in tinstock gussets shown Use CyA glue adding parts outward crutch perimeter Left inner primary crutch pieces assembled glued over wax-paper-covered plan Ensures tight fit between parts use plenty pins assembly forms basic shape models backbone Right Fuselage exterIor sheeting after being sanded rounded shape stab wing slots both completely cut out Built-up strips added rudder effect Left Completed rudderwith strips attached sanded shape Stab elevatorare fiat-sanded togetherfor uniform thickness hinge line pre-covered hinges installed toothpicked forsecurity Round off spruce jolnerbetween elevator haives Right Tall parts giued fuselage Note use RC-type adjustable clevis attached control horn 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 184 I/B SI-WET BALSAIrnmlWING PLAN VIEW 3/32 SHEET BALSAWAS TIP PBRTS LIEMANO SSEI/IA S-WET BALSA LEASIBA ESBE SIEETWIA WHAS TIP WI-ACES -U I3/803/4~TAP B BOTTOM 1/0 SO BALSA LEOCIIIS ESHELO ALSEBLG TRAP MAKE FROM SCRAP PLACE BA TAP N BOTTOM BE *815 TIPI 4W-IA-W-2IA-IA-IIA-IIA-I IA-I1WI LEAPS-ITCAROB nt1I/ASS28 PLT LIBES5154151BALWRAS NI-BEE IA-S IMWR NYRBA TOMBSTO WA LEADS-IT SI-AlESBOTTOM IA-I CENTER/MAW WRIB 810NOTE1/IA MWFIBERSLASS CLOTR BI/IA SHEET BALSA TRAILAW ESBE SAWETRIA B S RESS 3/32 PLYTAP S-EETFI-S NOT BAA/SN TI-iS ThIS CSA2IOALRYLATE APIS CENTER BEETIBA TAP N BOTTOM TSP EBA ELANTS BA NOT OMT 2 BESS 3/32 B-WET BALSB- MARS WAW RU ___________B BESS 3/32 S-WET BALSA BEBEECT ~~I-ORESS 3/32 SHEET BALSAAWE P5154105ALLE LW WEOSTARIAH S BE FBSELAAE 4 02 C/ITT MAO SOEI I/4S-EETBALSA___RSAOERJCK _____ -FABELASEEOTERIBA I-iSTAB 1/8 SHEET BALSA -BEFSET 23 ENSINTOWN ________5/B 7 BESREESAIN ASE IAVTII- MATL B CS-IAL BA LEAAS-JT SISE CRLFFUSELAGE VIEW INST SI-OWN BA FLIBELABE SAlE AIEWI HELLEAR AS BESS TO PROARLIA ES-OWE CLEAWANCE ELELPROBE WOO EPOOT1/4 S-BET BALSBD I/B PLT SCEBLER -TI-BACRIAL BOTO SlAPS EPSAT INI/O S-WET BALSAI/B S-WET BALSA PLACEBOTR SS REF -I/B PLO C I-OWN BEEBIT S-RACE /1558 BEE NOTT I/IA SHEET BALSA RIWEER FBARERSI OW-BE I-AAALSA ISISAPE TO FIT I ENOIW SOC N TO 35 I2 HERRB4E PLO SOWIR MATERIAL TO I/IA SHEETI/B MISC WIRE IIIFIT EIW WASTALLATEBS BAFBAE rATTACI-UIA LEABS-JT SEW COWL LAMBUR BEAR PATTEUS S ASE CA/IL OCLOBEBS BA NEEPER FAP IS BES-AlI-OlWI-EEL RA/ATS BETABER MEARIT LCBW LES TO BOTTOM AWE olIThA S-EEC BALSA CALLS-JTS ARE LISIT POST IS BACK--- I-I-I-11111 AR-EEL BETAPERSTO NESEM SRAEE MATERIAL I/IA121154 lEE BOTE 33/N S-A TALIAR-EELTO SOITS ABE LOCK NOTS BA LOCIRIABS-WRS SHEETBA EAWBE IIE3BLLBTIC1 BALSA 6 WLB LOIIT SO/WI WELL AM BA EAST IAPEN LIAPIA EPOOTIARE ESCE FSRRWR5TP5 j7-/3 PLT 5I- BECKBOTH SEES IA U/SC WRIE - -EEL PASTS FOSRIARFUSELAGE SIDE VIEW -WLS BA BEE RI I/IACMFROM SCRAP I/O S-WET BALSA I/O BAE BECK S-WET BALSABALL TI-ASS-WET BALSA 4,BQMR WEB RARLE 5-SWARRO BRARONRAR ISTEBBA CROTCR SATLINE 2-3/A SIA WHEELSTAILUREEL PANTBZAIIWELLSLARBI B ENS VIEW REAPW/ I/B NI-IA MAIS L S completed sand inner crutch smooth both sides Remove high spots in outer balsa skin covering will lay flat glued place used Ambroid cement attaching outer skins crutch allows glue joints sanded smooth avoids hard glue line common using CyA will need two pieces 4in-wide sheet stock per side small scrap piece per side skin fuselage will produce just long small seam per side -in plywood fuselage doublers now added engine area As option may want cut lightening holes lead-out side holes subsequent ly wrn concealed -in sheet balsa cowl piece Use awl indent mating ply wood/balsa surfaces better glue grip engine area Glue epoxy placing doubler onto balsa crutch weighting until epoxy has cured Repeat process other doubler Remove excess epoxy may ooze out onto airframe Dont attach cowl just yet make wing cutout start placing plan over fuselage carefully trace wing opening use T-pins keep plan moving step dressmakers pattern wheel trace covered airfoil shape Work carefully step takes bit time work easier sounds Drill 3/n-in holes inside front rear wing cutout area Using Dremel saw best results simply fol low traced outline remove area Go slowly sawing assure good wing-to-fuselage fit Sand fuselage assembly filling sanding seams required Don8t get round fuselage top bottom edges leaving frontal area rudder post flat Work very smooth surface apply finish Left Thetwo wing tips showing braces theyfirstappearwhen attached afterthey have shaped Ussa small razor plane sand ing block shape required smooth transition tothe wingtip Right instaii beiicrankas shown sheetthe wing bottom first July1986 67 Left Glass cloth applied wing center section wIth cyanoacrylate CyA leading edge sheeting cap-strips have also added landing gear strap screws pre-located Right Wheel panton left has just assembled readyto sanded smooth transitions rounded edges shown the right simple make add lot spice model Place engine model drill mounting holes through both plywood doublers Using blind nuts install heads lead-out-side doubler threads toward engine side Check fit engine satisfied use epoxy secure blind nuts bit petroleum jelly inside threads keep out epoxy epoxy has cured check engine fit time make sure everything lines up attached securely time correct mistakes Provide clearance inside sheet balsa cowl engine bottom blind nuts Remember remove material what will inside cowl Before attach cowl check blind nuts fill thread area petroleum jelly keep out epoxy Check plan top view sure cowl looks like should before gluing place Now can glue cowl epoxyand fuel-proof engine cutout area excess epoxy Trial-fit fuel tank establish mounting holes prior finishing model Look everything over round off -in balsa cowl satisfied set fuselage aside safe place Stabilizer/ElevatorAgain using dress makers pattern wheel transfer outlines -in medium balsa sheet Assemble two elevator halves 2-in spruce joiner epoxy glue assembly should flat -in joiner should match elevator thickness Add -in plywood control horn mount elevator assembly Wipe excess glue assembly pin plan making sure everything true flat Allow glue cure thoroughly before handling remove building board sand spruce joiner round exposed between elevator halves Add two forward stabilizer pieces see plan made scrap balsa main stabilizer piece Place stabilizer elevator assem bly flat building board respective positions sand unit will help assure uniform thick ness final assembly Sand both sides round edges except stabilizer rear edge Locate mark hinge line both stabilizer elevator used flat Mylar hinge material cut will Continued page 151 68 Model Aviation tail-wheel enclosure built up using thin CyA sanded its final shape business side model has plenty room tank engine detracting models overall classic appearance larger engine could used authos charming wife Joyce Ann holds model give idea Its actual size FF Scale/Warner Continued page 147 Easy said Frenchman infor mation typical ally accurate abso lutely useless accountant replied typi cal balloonists st charge vehicle cant control having no idea likely effect actions expect previously-uninvolved bystander understand predicament real problem Well Gang bit nonsense via Buoyant Flight LTA Society will have Persevere dont glue yourself model Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 63 latter under influence former publication such things com petitive activity would seem blokes trying give us colonies run money price however isnt tough 550 airmail 475 surface todays exchange rate amounts $836 $722 real money respectively books 8 x 12 inches 75 pages have soft covers can get check made out British funny-money bank Make said checks payable SMAE F/F Team Travel Fund send Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England oh bye bye have line.There also 1985 report similar nature articles Ian Kaynes Martin Gregorie Stafford Screen Mike Fantham Ron Pollard Prices 500 airmail 425 surface same source havent seen Ill wager its pretty good So Thats Farewell friends Remember treat successor well youve treated maybe better keep him snowed under photos sketches comments ideas general gas Just remember Im dead Id still love hear folksbut nay always have time answer Harry vturphy will continue next month ther month eternities come hes loing some time now Dont forget send mi photos news items etc too Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oakland CA 4619 Bill Hartill will Free Flight Du ation chair September Watch FF Old- Timers/Haught Continued page 64 easy Check proper CO location pro zeed hand gliding Trim gentle glide no stall built-in 200-ft glide 2ircle Remember towhook offset tow rudder will have compensate glide-turn rim wide circle ideal Flying Towline Glider requires two peo leone launch tow auncher merely holds model over head ith nose up slightly say 150 model s pulled launchers hand tow starts launcher must throw model tow-person moves forward wind watching model over shoul der regulating speed control climb flier should watch carefully signs erratic climb veering sideways Releasing tension line will usually release model dont afraid release towline things arent going well good tow should have model climbing angle around 400 tracking straight As model climbs overhead stop towing ease off line tension model should float off line glide its own Ive noticed few contests featuring Towline Glider events coming across desk lately Local interest helps Give Towline tryits fun event Happy chasing Phantom Flash Illinois Model Aero Club celebrating its 75th year postal contest Comet Phantom Flash ROG Flights must posted between April 1 September 1 1986 eligible No modifications design permitted except beefing up struc ture use desired propeller Plans rules can contacting Paul Hel man 1411 Judson Ave Evanston IL 60201 Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Gee Bee R-1/Nunes Continued page 68 three hinge locations per side Pre-cover hinge line used MonoKote Open hinge slots #11 hobby blade centered slot per hinge location Ap ply glue insert hinges Check ease movement satisfied drill small hole through balsa hinge end gluing small pieces round toothpick will afterward cut off sanded flush surface Remove small piece material aft stab slot Zona saw keep piece V/hen stab/elevator assembly dry slide stabilizer slot making sure square model per plan glue position Slide previouslyremoved small piece material back position glue Rudder Shape medium-hard 46 sheet balsa cut out lightening holes desired extra careful avoid break ing off lower rudder tail adds models overall appeal can apply thin CyA area stiffen tail Cut strips built-up sides best way accomplish cut strips bit oversize attach way rudder use thin CyA small triangle straightness dry taper form ers front back small razor plane sanding block formers have added shaped sand back rudder round Again careful around tail Sand rudder front edge allow rudder offset Strive good uniform contact between rudder rudder post satisfied glue fuselage letting dry thoroughly addition really adds special touch THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW SERIES 100 TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THPPRICE 1286/,77/,8 299 18678989 13677/,5379 14677/8479 67689 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020% INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILLNOTFATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCHPRICE 534149 634149 72833/,456179 8334568189 84566/7199 94566/z77/199 104566/,7209 106W8W209 106EW219 1146777/,7/,6229 115W229 116EW239 1167239 124W279 12SW279 1256279 1356349 1456459 IS58659 164/N969 16676969 July1986 151 NEWE-z FUEL ER Plug A Receptical approx 1/4 die 118 dard 5/32 ter Scale application Standale Aircraft offers EZ-Fueling Reasonable Price istic Appearance Installed Lightwight z hmount $250 plus $ 50 postage handling STANDALE AIRCRAFT CO 2648 Thornwood S W Wyoming MI 49509 PRODUCTS ma TUE flICPCDMIUfl IflflFLFN Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers * Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers * Specialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSS Wnkmanzhjp & PedOniaflC fuselage Wing Built two halves join halves center section Cut major components except cap strips prior beginning assembly After ribs cut out roughly block-sand ones alike stack achieve uniformity Locate drill lead-out holes ribs referring plan locations applied thin CyAto perime ter lead-out holes strengthening Cover plan wax paper pin flat building board will describe building left wing panel lead-out side first Position bottom trailing edge TE onto plan pin place Glue Ribs W-l through W-3 TE Glue in-sq balsa leading edge LE ribs making sure ribs aligned plan Add top spar glue place Position attach top TE leave unglued between W-3 W-4 Turn over wing panel glue bottom spar place Add glue W-4 its position between top bottom spars W-4 spar notches cut undersized allow tapering spar later Glue three tip pieces together form unit Place over plan assure mating edge W-3 precise Carefully fit tip place through W-4 LE W-3 Make sure W-4 properly positioned glue tip LE W-3 finally W-4 thick CyA used Glue TE between W-3 W-4 wing tip Taper top bottom spars between W-3 W-4flush edge W-4 Add 3/ sheet balsa wing tip braces Add -in plywood wing braces landing gear block lead-out side add bellcrank mounting parts bellcrank Yts music wire pushrod Nyrod tubing lead-out guides Construct right wing panel similar manner Use epoxy glue join panels together clamp position until glue has thoroughly cured Sand wing preparation sheeting Add bottom center-section sheeting top center-section sheeting making pushrod cutout proceed bottom LE sheeting top LE sheeting Add cap strips cutting size go top bottom ribs prefer wrap two-piece wings center section fiberglass cloth applied thin CyAand would suggest Sand everything smooth can attach wing fuselage now can wait until after have covered either case use favorite method attachment joint must strong use epoxy glue thick CyA Take time align wing squarely fuselage per plan Wheel pants comprised three pieces plywood former inside two balsa pieces outside built up wheel pants bit avoid total flat appear ance liked result First cut out -in plywood former piece cut thefrhl outline meat unit Cut 1/16 piece will glued outside upper half wheel pant Glue onto plywood former Cut out -in sheet balsa piece teardrop-shaped outside lower half Glue onto plywood former allow assembly dry Final-sand assembly round edges except top should match wing contour Sand intersection top bottom wheel pant skins fill required nice transition Construct other wheel pant similar manner taking care built right left two identical ones time form both landing gear struts per plan installing wheel pants much easier secure landing gear struts wheels As want locate mounting holes check fit prior covering model Ill provide few helpful hints Pre-locate landing gear clips wheel pants start screws plywood Run screws through clips wheel pants taking care file off cut protruding screw length Place model upside down within cradle Robart stand works fine support attaching wheel pants landing gear struts Use short-style screwdriver secure upper clip closest wing Rotate wheel pant required make task easier Attach lower clip similar manner both clips almost tightened place turn wheel pant parallel fuselage tighten final position Position screw place Gold berg 900 keeper per plan Place long leg wing spar short leg plywood side wheel pant will help keep pant rotating about strut After model finished youll want place drop thick CyA wheel pant screw prior final stallation Tail wheel enclosure Shape inner former section per two views plan Cut out wheel area being careful breakthe balsa piece Cut out 152 Model Aviation THE MODEL THAT WASNT J-3 startad life foam food trayl Now can make detailed scale models fly greet leftover food trays Sand $200 info peck J3 plan foam samples cutters wheels cowls motors etc plus dozens easy build plans patterns peanuts RIc FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662 St Croix Falls WI 54024 B Fueler splice line BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak$495 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit$395 / Ready Fly$795 Add $3 postage handling first J10% additional P0 Box 68132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 * SCALE DOCUMENTATION * 1 SCALE DRAWINGS MODEL PLANSI PHOTOSI BOOKSI EPLA-TnCH RNATIONAL AIRPLANE CATALOGHW aCER lot tttt48500 MCKENZIE $300VIDA OREGON 97 RISES SACSISES ICE SlOOP SRPPLIES 3 Avistlee Madder AtDGE CHINERY AN~LS INC Noa CaIogSILlS-se 3535ax aapal ax WV25525I or2OOpgoxadM uaa Mdo ullfro aaabufoodo aadquodio Ada two outer skins Ao sheet balsa er fuselage side view Glue outer skins inner former Bend tail vheel wire gear form Sand assembly shape following contours shown plan As front rear areas shape dont emove too much sides Drill /io-in-dia hole tail wheel lear check make sure tail vheel wire gear will fit correctly used iPerfect #61 -in balloon wheel inish choice finish fun ype model entirely up builder ised white Super MonoKote red Solar lim cockpit area simply Lone chrome MonoKote black vlonoKote cut narrow trim lines nd ironed place Though CAflEON FIBER Industricil Prics Carbon Fiber-Tape & Laminates Composite Materials Glass-Tapd & loth Send SASE saLes sheet AEROSPACE COMPOSJTE PRODUCTS 28 Crosawood Rd ington CT 06032 NEWSPACE S FUEL CONTAINER fltsletearBox 2x7SIOhighxP1/8 Tough Rigid Pslyetliyleee Includes Tubing pIes 8120 postage Fasteners Loch Tubing Ilireegli Cap 8orth Products PO Box 18419 leveland Heights OH 44118 trying anything real fancy ma terials provided simple effective relatively easy-to-apply finish easiest way duplicate scal lops numerals dice etc simply place plan over covering material cut out Use sharp #11 hobby knife blade metal straightedge job worked over backing scrap plywood working carefully able produce crisp-looking detail trim course can add much detail like form panel lines flying wires etc As wanted simple eyecatching model take flying circle liked just fine Flying Prior heading local flying circle check see everything attached securelyengine tank wheel pants etc Check also make sure lead-out lines pushrod function prop erly no binding Did double-check balance position model everything attached Youll want finalbalance model slight nose-down attitude no fuel tank Make sure model tracks straight true avoid coming takeoffs short safe double-check everything model piece home Youll glad did set Grab flight box best pal gal head favorite circle Select nice sun-filled day initial flights cause model sure looks nice against As watching model enjoying speed level flight couldnt help notice background blur thoughts turned toward appeal air plane racing during early Thirties imagined myself races what modeling about folks can enjoy aircraft days gone let imaginations provide excitement truly hope enjoy constructing flying Gee Bee R-l profile Control Line model much did Take care fly safely tell someone new about model aircraft building flying Bill Materials Five 36 balsa sticks fuselage crutch wing Two 4 x x 5 plywood engine bearers Three Ytt x 4 x 36 balsa sticks cap strips 4 x x 2 spruce joiner elevator Two 4/o landing gear block w/-in groove Three /io x 3 x 36 balsa sheet rudder wing sheeting Two4 x 4 x 36 balsa sheet fuselage exterior x 36 balsa sheet fuselage crutch wheel pants x 7 balsa sheet cowl x 12 plywood sheet cowl dou July1986 153 bright blue sky model behaves well quite responsive control input take easy first couple laps Sure looks nice executing wingover showing off red white colors blers wheel pants etc Vs x 3 x 36 balsa sheet stabilizer elevator wing tips 3A2 x 12 x 12 plywood sheet W-1 ribs Two Y32 x 3 x 36 balsa sheet ribs Two Vs-in-dia music wire 10 long landing gear struts 4e dia music wire 18 long pushrod tail wheel gear -in tail wheel Two 2-in main wheels Four landing gear strapsflat Two Carl Goldberg 900 keepers w/screws nylon control horn 2-in belicrank Two Nyrod inner tubing 2-in long lead-out guides Sullivan control line lead-outs per engine size fuel tank mounting hardware engine blind nut mounting hardware prop Four Vs-in wheel retainers two per wheel Fuel tubing Control line handle w/cables Glue assorted types per text Covering finishing materials Fiberglass cloth wing center section Fuel battery etc responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation difficult judge detect OK generic suggestions out way Lets get down specifics Im going assume know understand maneu ver descriptions rule book com ments will based assumption hint get out rule book reference did wrote expert has embarrassed himself quoting rules simply dont exist Dont make mistake giving Take off short shrift possible 40 points some competition going putting up big numbers. youd better match recommend launching directly front judges accomplishes several things actual point liftoff will difficult establish since theyll looking down rear view ship wont able see lift-off Also since judges position themselves upwind liftoff will down wind will thus have less tendency balloon climb too quickly Lastly youve planned climb just right lap launch level flight altitude youll able give little blip Down elevator just pass emphasize comple tion climb start level flight Concentrate two laps level flight determine whether engine run acceptable after two level laps give signal hand held high full lap un til judges signal back No signal no offi cial flight wind blowing hard merely getting air concern launch directly wind neutral elevator air plane will airborne almost immediately plan try make climb gradual salvage best score possible Downwind crosswind launches high winds replete hazards. weathercocking flip-overs etc risks arent balanced chance significantly better score rule book allows warm up period immediately after Takeoff Level Flight Forget looks bush-league aint learned pattern yet aint gonna between Takeoff Wingover Wingover toughest maneuvers well yet well must because sets tone whole flight major difficulty arises lack reference pass overhead suggest using body refer ence Just before entering Wingover turn body shoulders feet directly upwind downwind Fly directly overhead starting upwind foot downwind foot make positive inverted pullout four six feet miss Easiest Hinge Ins tall Now available scale size PRO HINGE use cyanoacrylate adhesives No pinning messy epoxyInstant glues neededSpecial Paper No special hinge slotter needed No alignment necessary tic Special Paper / RADIO SOUTH Inc 43 West Nine Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32414 904 478-6745 I A RACE NnRrI4FAT ARFA L V At Farmington CT Q-500 FAI June 8 1986 Information Contact C D Dwight Aube 617 384-7178 NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 154 Model Aviation CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 69 RC $249/pkg 18 Scale $449/pkg 24
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NO OCR TEXT DO YOU GET bit excited watch ing Gee Bee model discussing flashy eye-catching red-and-white color scheme During early modeling years first saw pictures aircraft immediately intrigued its formid able shape color appeal Ive got build some day thought myself kit Control Line projects built interest also turned toward RC Franidy did want construct bumblebee-like body during earlier years Some day thought ol building techniques honed.. Lo behold rereading issue Model Aviation February 1983 eyes fell upon super two-page photo Henry Haf&es Gee Bee R-1 Super Sportster could help notice possibility satisfring long lost desire construct profile-fuselage Gee Bee R-1 model 19-35 engine range article plan result idea model fun build looks great both ground air building tech niques enhanced bit Gee Bees utilization center crutch within profile body allows lighter airframe maintaining required strength design integrity construction experience advanced one-piece profile CL mod el yet well within building capa bility modelers use builtup wing lead-out side cowl projection rounded fuselage edges built-up rudder non-flat wheel pants full tail wheel en closure snappy-looking finish contribute flying enjoyment face model go round round little package provides lot fun both show go Construction Study plan become familiar various parts con struction techniques Refer text photos additional information might want put together kit parts first did before commence sembly careful using plan will used during finishing pro cedure Keep model light Remove ex cess weight sanding well espe cially fuselage wing used both thick thin types cyanoacrylate CyA glue during construction except noted text Wipe excess glue model build Work flat surface take time Fuselage -in thick made solid -in sheet stock keep overall weight down provide strength needed involves use -in fuselage inner crutch covered in-wide sheet balsa Cut out -in crutch perimeter pieces per plan cut out wing opening time Follow diamond-shaped plan notation achieve actual frontal crutch piece outlines framing engine bearer area crutch modifr engine bearer Y16-in dimension needed suit particular choice engine Make dimension larger smaller required time Trial-fit everything placing parts wax-paper-covered plan satisfied glue pin pieces place Use thick CyA glue balsa-to-balsa joints epoxy joining plywood engine bearers balsa Poke holes mating ends parts add rivet-like bonding effect crutch assembly As inner crutch actually framework model sure pieces fit together gaps Add -in-sq balsa inner pieces balsa crutch Cut parts time install strive very tight fits no gaps Add -in tinstock gussets shown Use CyA glue adding parts outward crutch perimeter Left inner primary crutch pieces assembled glued over wax-paper-covered plan Ensures tight fit between parts use plenty pins assembly forms basic shape models backbone Right Fuselage exterIor sheeting after being sanded rounded shape stab wing slots both completely cut out Built-up strips added rudder effect Left Completed rudderwith strips attached sanded shape Stab elevatorare fiat-sanded togetherfor uniform thickness hinge line pre-covered hinges installed toothpicked forsecurity Round off spruce jolnerbetween elevator haives Right Tall parts giued fuselage Note use RC-type adjustable clevis attached control horn 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 184 I/B SI-WET BALSAIrnmlWING PLAN VIEW 3/32 SHEET BALSAWAS TIP PBRTS LIEMANO SSEI/IA S-WET BALSA LEASIBA ESBE SIEETWIA WHAS TIP WI-ACES -U I3/803/4~TAP B BOTTOM 1/0 SO BALSA LEOCIIIS ESHELO ALSEBLG TRAP MAKE FROM SCRAP PLACE BA TAP N BOTTOM BE *815 TIPI 4W-IA-W-2IA-IA-IIA-IIA-I IA-I1WI LEAPS-ITCAROB nt1I/ASS28 PLT LIBES5154151BALWRAS NI-BEE IA-S IMWR NYRBA TOMBSTO WA LEADS-IT SI-AlESBOTTOM IA-I CENTER/MAW WRIB 810NOTE1/IA MWFIBERSLASS CLOTR BI/IA SHEET BALSA TRAILAW ESBE SAWETRIA B S RESS 3/32 PLYTAP S-EETFI-S NOT BAA/SN TI-iS ThIS CSA2IOALRYLATE APIS CENTER BEETIBA TAP N BOTTOM TSP EBA ELANTS BA NOT OMT 2 BESS 3/32 B-WET BALSB- MARS WAW RU ___________B BESS 3/32 S-WET BALSA BEBEECT ~~I-ORESS 3/32 SHEET BALSAAWE P5154105ALLE LW WEOSTARIAH S BE FBSELAAE 4 02 C/ITT MAO SOEI I/4S-EETBALSA___RSAOERJCK _____ -FABELASEEOTERIBA I-iSTAB 1/8 SHEET BALSA -BEFSET 23 ENSINTOWN ________5/B 7 BESREESAIN ASE IAVTII- MATL B CS-IAL BA LEAAS-JT SISE CRLFFUSELAGE VIEW INST SI-OWN BA FLIBELABE SAlE AIEWI HELLEAR AS BESS TO PROARLIA ES-OWE CLEAWANCE ELELPROBE WOO EPOOT1/4 S-BET BALSBD I/B PLT SCEBLER -TI-BACRIAL BOTO SlAPS EPSAT INI/O S-WET BALSAI/B S-WET BALSA PLACEBOTR SS REF -I/B PLO C I-OWN BEEBIT S-RACE /1558 BEE NOTT I/IA SHEET BALSA RIWEER FBARERSI OW-BE I-AAALSA ISISAPE TO FIT I ENOIW SOC N TO 35 I2 HERRB4E PLO SOWIR MATERIAL TO I/IA SHEETI/B MISC WIRE IIIFIT EIW WASTALLATEBS BAFBAE rATTACI-UIA LEABS-JT SEW COWL LAMBUR BEAR PATTEUS S ASE CA/IL OCLOBEBS BA NEEPER FAP IS BES-AlI-OlWI-EEL RA/ATS BETABER MEARIT LCBW LES TO BOTTOM AWE olIThA S-EEC BALSA CALLS-JTS ARE LISIT POST IS BACK--- I-I-I-11111 AR-EEL BETAPERSTO NESEM SRAEE MATERIAL I/IA121154 lEE BOTE 33/N S-A TALIAR-EELTO SOITS ABE LOCK NOTS BA LOCIRIABS-WRS SHEETBA EAWBE IIE3BLLBTIC1 BALSA 6 WLB LOIIT SO/WI WELL AM BA EAST IAPEN LIAPIA EPOOTIARE ESCE FSRRWR5TP5 j7-/3 PLT 5I- BECKBOTH SEES IA U/SC WRIE - -EEL PASTS FOSRIARFUSELAGE SIDE VIEW -WLS BA BEE RI I/IACMFROM SCRAP I/O S-WET BALSA I/O BAE BECK S-WET BALSABALL TI-ASS-WET BALSA 4,BQMR WEB RARLE 5-SWARRO BRARONRAR ISTEBBA CROTCR SATLINE 2-3/A SIA WHEELSTAILUREEL PANTBZAIIWELLSLARBI B ENS VIEW REAPW/ I/B NI-IA MAIS L S completed sand inner crutch smooth both sides Remove high spots in outer balsa skin covering will lay flat glued place used Ambroid cement attaching outer skins crutch allows glue joints sanded smooth avoids hard glue line common using CyA will need two pieces 4in-wide sheet stock per side small scrap piece per side skin fuselage will produce just long small seam per side -in plywood fuselage doublers now added engine area As option may want cut lightening holes lead-out side holes subsequent ly wrn concealed -in sheet balsa cowl piece Use awl indent mating ply wood/balsa surfaces better glue grip engine area Glue epoxy placing doubler onto balsa crutch weighting until epoxy has cured Repeat process other doubler Remove excess epoxy may ooze out onto airframe Dont attach cowl just yet make wing cutout start placing plan over fuselage carefully trace wing opening use T-pins keep plan moving step dressmakers pattern wheel trace covered airfoil shape Work carefully step takes bit time work easier sounds Drill 3/n-in holes inside front rear wing cutout area Using Dremel saw best results simply fol low traced outline remove area Go slowly sawing assure good wing-to-fuselage fit Sand fuselage assembly filling sanding seams required Don8t get round fuselage top bottom edges leaving frontal area rudder post flat Work very smooth surface apply finish Left Thetwo wing tips showing braces theyfirstappearwhen attached afterthey have shaped Ussa small razor plane sand ing block shape required smooth transition tothe wingtip Right instaii beiicrankas shown sheetthe wing bottom first July1986 67 Left Glass cloth applied wing center section wIth cyanoacrylate CyA leading edge sheeting cap-strips have also added landing gear strap screws pre-located Right Wheel panton left has just assembled readyto sanded smooth transitions rounded edges shown the right simple make add lot spice model Place engine model drill mounting holes through both plywood doublers Using blind nuts install heads lead-out-side doubler threads toward engine side Check fit engine satisfied use epoxy secure blind nuts bit petroleum jelly inside threads keep out epoxy epoxy has cured check engine fit time make sure everything lines up attached securely time correct mistakes Provide clearance inside sheet balsa cowl engine bottom blind nuts Remember remove material what will inside cowl Before attach cowl check blind nuts fill thread area petroleum jelly keep out epoxy Check plan top view sure cowl looks like should before gluing place Now can glue cowl epoxyand fuel-proof engine cutout area excess epoxy Trial-fit fuel tank establish mounting holes prior finishing model Look everything over round off -in balsa cowl satisfied set fuselage aside safe place Stabilizer/ElevatorAgain using dress makers pattern wheel transfer outlines -in medium balsa sheet Assemble two elevator halves 2-in spruce joiner epoxy glue assembly should flat -in joiner should match elevator thickness Add -in plywood control horn mount elevator assembly Wipe excess glue assembly pin plan making sure everything true flat Allow glue cure thoroughly before handling remove building board sand spruce joiner round exposed between elevator halves Add two forward stabilizer pieces see plan made scrap balsa main stabilizer piece Place stabilizer elevator assem bly flat building board respective positions sand unit will help assure uniform thick ness final assembly Sand both sides round edges except stabilizer rear edge Locate mark hinge line both stabilizer elevator used flat Mylar hinge material cut will Continued page 151 68 Model Aviation tail-wheel enclosure built up using thin CyA sanded its final shape business side model has plenty room tank engine detracting models overall classic appearance larger engine could used authos charming wife Joyce Ann holds model give idea Its actual size FF Scale/Warner Continued page 147 Easy said Frenchman infor mation typical ally accurate abso lutely useless accountant replied typi cal balloonists st charge vehicle cant control having no idea likely effect actions expect previously-uninvolved bystander understand predicament real problem Well Gang bit nonsense via Buoyant Flight LTA Society will have Persevere dont glue yourself model Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 63 latter under influence former publication such things com petitive activity would seem blokes trying give us colonies run money price however isnt tough 550 airmail 475 surface todays exchange rate amounts $836 $722 real money respectively books 8 x 12 inches 75 pages have soft covers can get check made out British funny-money bank Make said checks payable SMAE F/F Team Travel Fund send Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England oh bye bye have line.There also 1985 report similar nature articles Ian Kaynes Martin Gregorie Stafford Screen Mike Fantham Ron Pollard Prices 500 airmail 425 surface same source havent seen Ill wager its pretty good So Thats Farewell friends Remember treat successor well youve treated maybe better keep him snowed under photos sketches comments ideas general gas Just remember Im dead Id still love hear folksbut nay always have time answer Harry vturphy will continue next month ther month eternities come hes loing some time now Dont forget send mi photos news items etc too Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oakland CA 4619 Bill Hartill will Free Flight Du ation chair September Watch FF Old- Timers/Haught Continued page 64 easy Check proper CO location pro zeed hand gliding Trim gentle glide no stall built-in 200-ft glide 2ircle Remember towhook offset tow rudder will have compensate glide-turn rim wide circle ideal Flying Towline Glider requires two peo leone launch tow auncher merely holds model over head ith nose up slightly say 150 model s pulled launchers hand tow starts launcher must throw model tow-person moves forward wind watching model over shoul der regulating speed control climb flier should watch carefully signs erratic climb veering sideways Releasing tension line will usually release model dont afraid release towline things arent going well good tow should have model climbing angle around 400 tracking straight As model climbs overhead stop towing ease off line tension model should float off line glide its own Ive noticed few contests featuring Towline Glider events coming across desk lately Local interest helps Give Towline tryits fun event Happy chasing Phantom Flash Illinois Model Aero Club celebrating its 75th year postal contest Comet Phantom Flash ROG Flights must posted between April 1 September 1 1986 eligible No modifications design permitted except beefing up struc ture use desired propeller Plans rules can contacting Paul Hel man 1411 Judson Ave Evanston IL 60201 Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Gee Bee R-1/Nunes Continued page 68 three hinge locations per side Pre-cover hinge line used MonoKote Open hinge slots #11 hobby blade centered slot per hinge location Ap ply glue insert hinges Check ease movement satisfied drill small hole through balsa hinge end gluing small pieces round toothpick will afterward cut off sanded flush surface Remove small piece material aft stab slot Zona saw keep piece V/hen stab/elevator assembly dry slide stabilizer slot making sure square model per plan glue position Slide previouslyremoved small piece material back position glue Rudder Shape medium-hard 46 sheet balsa cut out lightening holes desired extra careful avoid break ing off lower rudder tail adds models overall appeal can apply thin CyA area stiffen tail Cut strips built-up sides best way accomplish cut strips bit oversize attach way rudder use thin CyA small triangle straightness dry taper form ers front back small razor plane sanding block formers have added shaped sand back rudder round Again careful around tail Sand rudder front edge allow rudder offset Strive good uniform contact between rudder rudder post satisfied glue fuselage letting dry thoroughly addition really adds special touch THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW SERIES 100 TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THPPRICE 1286/,77/,8 299 18678989 13677/,5379 14677/8479 67689 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020% INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILLNOTFATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCHPRICE 534149 634149 72833/,456179 8334568189 84566/7199 94566/z77/199 104566/,7209 106W8W209 106EW219 1146777/,7/,6229 115W229 116EW239 1167239 124W279 12SW279 1256279 1356349 1456459 IS58659 164/N969 16676969 July1986 151 NEWE-z FUEL ER Plug A Receptical approx 1/4 die 118 dard 5/32 ter Scale application Standale Aircraft offers EZ-Fueling Reasonable Price istic Appearance Installed Lightwight z hmount $250 plus $ 50 postage handling STANDALE AIRCRAFT CO 2648 Thornwood S W Wyoming MI 49509 PRODUCTS ma TUE flICPCDMIUfl IflflFLFN Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers * Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers * Specialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSS Wnkmanzhjp & PedOniaflC fuselage Wing Built two halves join halves center section Cut major components except cap strips prior beginning assembly After ribs cut out roughly block-sand ones alike stack achieve uniformity Locate drill lead-out holes ribs referring plan locations applied thin CyAto perime ter lead-out holes strengthening Cover plan wax paper pin flat building board will describe building left wing panel lead-out side first Position bottom trailing edge TE onto plan pin place Glue Ribs W-l through W-3 TE Glue in-sq balsa leading edge LE ribs making sure ribs aligned plan Add top spar glue place Position attach top TE leave unglued between W-3 W-4 Turn over wing panel glue bottom spar place Add glue W-4 its position between top bottom spars W-4 spar notches cut undersized allow tapering spar later Glue three tip pieces together form unit Place over plan assure mating edge W-3 precise Carefully fit tip place through W-4 LE W-3 Make sure W-4 properly positioned glue tip LE W-3 finally W-4 thick CyA used Glue TE between W-3 W-4 wing tip Taper top bottom spars between W-3 W-4flush edge W-4 Add 3/ sheet balsa wing tip braces Add -in plywood wing braces landing gear block lead-out side add bellcrank mounting parts bellcrank Yts music wire pushrod Nyrod tubing lead-out guides Construct right wing panel similar manner Use epoxy glue join panels together clamp position until glue has thoroughly cured Sand wing preparation sheeting Add bottom center-section sheeting top center-section sheeting making pushrod cutout proceed bottom LE sheeting top LE sheeting Add cap strips cutting size go top bottom ribs prefer wrap two-piece wings center section fiberglass cloth applied thin CyAand would suggest Sand everything smooth can attach wing fuselage now can wait until after have covered either case use favorite method attachment joint must strong use epoxy glue thick CyA Take time align wing squarely fuselage per plan Wheel pants comprised three pieces plywood former inside two balsa pieces outside built up wheel pants bit avoid total flat appear ance liked result First cut out -in plywood former piece cut thefrhl outline meat unit Cut 1/16 piece will glued outside upper half wheel pant Glue onto plywood former Cut out -in sheet balsa piece teardrop-shaped outside lower half Glue onto plywood former allow assembly dry Final-sand assembly round edges except top should match wing contour Sand intersection top bottom wheel pant skins fill required nice transition Construct other wheel pant similar manner taking care built right left two identical ones time form both landing gear struts per plan installing wheel pants much easier secure landing gear struts wheels As want locate mounting holes check fit prior covering model Ill provide few helpful hints Pre-locate landing gear clips wheel pants start screws plywood Run screws through clips wheel pants taking care file off cut protruding screw length Place model upside down within cradle Robart stand works fine support attaching wheel pants landing gear struts Use short-style screwdriver secure upper clip closest wing Rotate wheel pant required make task easier Attach lower clip similar manner both clips almost tightened place turn wheel pant parallel fuselage tighten final position Position screw place Gold berg 900 keeper per plan Place long leg wing spar short leg plywood side wheel pant will help keep pant rotating about strut After model finished youll want place drop thick CyA wheel pant screw prior final stallation Tail wheel enclosure Shape inner former section per two views plan Cut out wheel area being careful breakthe balsa piece Cut out 152 Model Aviation THE MODEL THAT WASNT J-3 startad life foam food trayl Now can make detailed scale models fly greet leftover food trays Sand $200 info peck J3 plan foam samples cutters wheels cowls motors etc plus dozens easy build plans patterns peanuts RIc FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662 St Croix Falls WI 54024 B Fueler splice line BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak$495 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit$395 / Ready Fly$795 Add $3 postage handling first J10% additional P0 Box 68132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 * SCALE DOCUMENTATION * 1 SCALE DRAWINGS MODEL PLANSI PHOTOSI BOOKSI EPLA-TnCH RNATIONAL AIRPLANE CATALOGHW aCER lot tttt48500 MCKENZIE $300VIDA OREGON 97 RISES SACSISES ICE SlOOP SRPPLIES 3 Avistlee Madder AtDGE CHINERY AN~LS INC Noa CaIogSILlS-se 3535ax aapal ax WV25525I or2OOpgoxadM uaa Mdo ullfro aaabufoodo aadquodio Ada two outer skins Ao sheet balsa er fuselage side view Glue outer skins inner former Bend tail vheel wire gear form Sand assembly shape following contours shown plan As front rear areas shape dont emove too much sides Drill /io-in-dia hole tail wheel lear check make sure tail vheel wire gear will fit correctly used iPerfect #61 -in balloon wheel inish choice finish fun ype model entirely up builder ised white Super MonoKote red Solar lim cockpit area simply Lone chrome MonoKote black vlonoKote cut narrow trim lines nd ironed place Though CAflEON FIBER Industricil Prics Carbon Fiber-Tape & Laminates Composite Materials Glass-Tapd & loth Send SASE saLes sheet AEROSPACE COMPOSJTE PRODUCTS 28 Crosawood Rd ington CT 06032 NEWSPACE S FUEL CONTAINER fltsletearBox 2x7SIOhighxP1/8 Tough Rigid Pslyetliyleee Includes Tubing pIes 8120 postage Fasteners Loch Tubing Ilireegli Cap 8orth Products PO Box 18419 leveland Heights OH 44118 trying anything real fancy ma terials provided simple effective relatively easy-to-apply finish easiest way duplicate scal lops numerals dice etc simply place plan over covering material cut out Use sharp #11 hobby knife blade metal straightedge job worked over backing scrap plywood working carefully able produce crisp-looking detail trim course can add much detail like form panel lines flying wires etc As wanted simple eyecatching model take flying circle liked just fine Flying Prior heading local flying circle check see everything attached securelyengine tank wheel pants etc Check also make sure lead-out lines pushrod function prop erly no binding Did double-check balance position model everything attached Youll want finalbalance model slight nose-down attitude no fuel tank Make sure model tracks straight true avoid coming takeoffs short safe double-check everything model piece home Youll glad did set Grab flight box best pal gal head favorite circle Select nice sun-filled day initial flights cause model sure looks nice against As watching model enjoying speed level flight couldnt help notice background blur thoughts turned toward appeal air plane racing during early Thirties imagined myself races what modeling about folks can enjoy aircraft days gone let imaginations provide excitement truly hope enjoy constructing flying Gee Bee R-l profile Control Line model much did Take care fly safely tell someone new about model aircraft building flying Bill Materials Five 36 balsa sticks fuselage crutch wing Two 4 x x 5 plywood engine bearers Three Ytt x 4 x 36 balsa sticks cap strips 4 x x 2 spruce joiner elevator Two 4/o landing gear block w/-in groove Three /io x 3 x 36 balsa sheet rudder wing sheeting Two4 x 4 x 36 balsa sheet fuselage exterior x 36 balsa sheet fuselage crutch wheel pants x 7 balsa sheet cowl x 12 plywood sheet cowl dou July1986 153 bright blue sky model behaves well quite responsive control input take easy first couple laps Sure looks nice executing wingover showing off red white colors blers wheel pants etc Vs x 3 x 36 balsa sheet stabilizer elevator wing tips 3A2 x 12 x 12 plywood sheet W-1 ribs Two Y32 x 3 x 36 balsa sheet ribs Two Vs-in-dia music wire 10 long landing gear struts 4e dia music wire 18 long pushrod tail wheel gear -in tail wheel Two 2-in main wheels Four landing gear strapsflat Two Carl Goldberg 900 keepers w/screws nylon control horn 2-in belicrank Two Nyrod inner tubing 2-in long lead-out guides Sullivan control line lead-outs per engine size fuel tank mounting hardware engine blind nut mounting hardware prop Four Vs-in wheel retainers two per wheel Fuel tubing Control line handle w/cables Glue assorted types per text Covering finishing materials Fiberglass cloth wing center section Fuel battery etc responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation difficult judge detect OK generic suggestions out way Lets get down specifics Im going assume know understand maneu ver descriptions rule book com ments will based assumption hint get out rule book reference did wrote expert has embarrassed himself quoting rules simply dont exist Dont make mistake giving Take off short shrift possible 40 points some competition going putting up big numbers. youd better match recommend launching directly front judges accomplishes several things actual point liftoff will difficult establish since theyll looking down rear view ship wont able see lift-off Also since judges position themselves upwind liftoff will down wind will thus have less tendency balloon climb too quickly Lastly youve planned climb just right lap launch level flight altitude youll able give little blip Down elevator just pass emphasize comple tion climb start level flight Concentrate two laps level flight determine whether engine run acceptable after two level laps give signal hand held high full lap un til judges signal back No signal no offi cial flight wind blowing hard merely getting air concern launch directly wind neutral elevator air plane will airborne almost immediately plan try make climb gradual salvage best score possible Downwind crosswind launches high winds replete hazards. weathercocking flip-overs etc risks arent balanced chance significantly better score rule book allows warm up period immediately after Takeoff Level Flight Forget looks bush-league aint learned pattern yet aint gonna between Takeoff Wingover Wingover toughest maneuvers well yet well must because sets tone whole flight major difficulty arises lack reference pass overhead suggest using body refer ence Just before entering Wingover turn body shoulders feet directly upwind downwind Fly directly overhead starting upwind foot downwind foot make positive inverted pullout four six feet miss Easiest Hinge Ins tall Now available scale size PRO HINGE use cyanoacrylate adhesives No pinning messy epoxyInstant glues neededSpecial Paper No special hinge slotter needed No alignment necessary tic Special Paper / RADIO SOUTH Inc 43 West Nine Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32414 904 478-6745 I A RACE NnRrI4FAT ARFA L V At Farmington CT Q-500 FAI June 8 1986 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NO OCR TEXT DO YOU GET bit excited watch ing Gee Bee model discussing flashy eye-catching red-and-white color scheme During early modeling years first saw pictures aircraft immediately intrigued its formid able shape color appeal Ive got build some day thought myself kit Control Line projects built interest also turned toward RC Franidy did want construct bumblebee-like body during earlier years Some day thought ol building techniques honed.. Lo behold rereading issue Model Aviation February 1983 eyes fell upon super two-page photo Henry Haf&es Gee Bee R-1 Super Sportster could help notice possibility satisfring long lost desire construct profile-fuselage Gee Bee R-1 model 19-35 engine range article plan result idea model fun build looks great both ground air building tech niques enhanced bit Gee Bees utilization center crutch within profile body allows lighter airframe maintaining required strength design integrity construction experience advanced one-piece profile CL mod el yet well within building capa bility modelers use builtup wing lead-out side cowl projection rounded fuselage edges built-up rudder non-flat wheel pants full tail wheel en closure snappy-looking finish contribute flying enjoyment face model go round round little package provides lot fun both show go Construction Study plan become familiar various parts con struction techniques Refer text photos additional information might want put together kit parts first did before commence sembly careful using plan will used during finishing pro cedure Keep model light Remove ex cess weight sanding well espe cially fuselage wing used both thick thin types cyanoacrylate CyA glue during construction except noted text Wipe excess glue model build Work flat surface take time Fuselage -in thick made solid -in sheet stock keep overall weight down provide strength needed involves use -in fuselage inner crutch covered in-wide sheet balsa Cut out -in crutch perimeter pieces per plan cut out wing opening time Follow diamond-shaped plan notation achieve actual frontal crutch piece outlines framing engine bearer area crutch modifr engine bearer Y16-in dimension needed suit particular choice engine Make dimension larger smaller required time Trial-fit everything placing parts wax-paper-covered plan satisfied glue pin pieces place Use thick CyA glue balsa-to-balsa joints epoxy joining plywood engine bearers balsa Poke holes mating ends parts add rivet-like bonding effect crutch assembly As inner crutch actually framework model sure pieces fit together gaps Add -in-sq balsa inner pieces balsa crutch Cut parts time install strive very tight fits no gaps Add -in tinstock gussets shown Use CyA glue adding parts outward crutch perimeter Left inner primary crutch pieces assembled glued over wax-paper-covered plan Ensures tight fit between parts use plenty pins assembly forms basic shape models backbone Right Fuselage exterIor sheeting after being sanded rounded shape stab wing slots both completely cut out Built-up strips added rudder effect Left Completed rudderwith strips attached sanded shape Stab elevatorare fiat-sanded togetherfor uniform thickness hinge line pre-covered hinges installed toothpicked forsecurity Round off spruce jolnerbetween elevator haives Right Tall parts giued fuselage Note use RC-type adjustable clevis attached control horn 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available. 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BALSABALL TI-ASS-WET BALSA 4,BQMR WEB RARLE 5-SWARRO BRARONRAR ISTEBBA CROTCR SATLINE 2-3/A SIA WHEELSTAILUREEL PANTBZAIIWELLSLARBI B ENS VIEW REAPW/ I/B NI-IA MAIS L S completed sand inner crutch smooth both sides Remove high spots in outer balsa skin covering will lay flat glued place used Ambroid cement attaching outer skins crutch allows glue joints sanded smooth avoids hard glue line common using CyA will need two pieces 4in-wide sheet stock per side small scrap piece per side skin fuselage will produce just long small seam per side -in plywood fuselage doublers now added engine area As option may want cut lightening holes lead-out side holes subsequent ly wrn concealed -in sheet balsa cowl piece Use awl indent mating ply wood/balsa surfaces better glue grip engine area Glue epoxy placing doubler onto balsa crutch weighting until epoxy has cured Repeat process other doubler Remove excess epoxy may ooze out onto airframe Dont attach cowl just yet make wing cutout start placing plan over fuselage carefully trace wing opening use T-pins keep plan moving step dressmakers pattern wheel trace covered airfoil shape Work carefully step takes bit time work easier sounds Drill 3/n-in holes inside front rear wing cutout area Using Dremel saw best results simply fol low traced outline remove area Go slowly sawing assure good wing-to-fuselage fit Sand fuselage assembly filling sanding seams required Don8t get round fuselage top bottom edges leaving frontal area rudder post flat Work very smooth surface apply finish Left Thetwo wing tips showing braces theyfirstappearwhen attached afterthey have shaped Ussa small razor plane sand ing block shape required smooth transition tothe wingtip Right instaii beiicrankas shown sheetthe wing bottom first July1986 67 Left Glass cloth applied wing center section wIth cyanoacrylate CyA leading edge sheeting cap-strips have also added landing gear strap screws pre-located Right Wheel panton left has just assembled readyto sanded smooth transitions rounded edges shown the right simple make add lot spice model Place engine model drill mounting holes through both plywood doublers Using blind nuts install heads lead-out-side doubler threads toward engine side Check fit engine satisfied use epoxy secure blind nuts bit petroleum jelly inside threads keep out epoxy epoxy has cured check engine fit time make sure everything lines up attached securely time correct mistakes Provide clearance inside sheet balsa cowl engine bottom blind nuts Remember remove material what will inside cowl Before attach cowl check blind nuts fill thread area petroleum jelly keep out epoxy Check plan top view sure cowl looks like should before gluing place Now can glue cowl epoxyand fuel-proof engine cutout area excess epoxy Trial-fit fuel tank establish mounting holes prior finishing model Look everything over round off -in balsa cowl satisfied set fuselage aside safe place Stabilizer/ElevatorAgain using dress makers pattern wheel transfer outlines -in medium balsa sheet Assemble two elevator halves 2-in spruce joiner epoxy glue assembly should flat -in joiner should match elevator thickness Add -in plywood control horn mount elevator assembly Wipe excess glue assembly pin plan making sure everything true flat Allow glue cure thoroughly before handling remove building board sand spruce joiner round exposed between elevator halves Add two forward stabilizer pieces see plan made scrap balsa main stabilizer piece Place stabilizer elevator assem bly flat building board respective positions sand unit will help assure uniform thick ness final assembly Sand both sides round edges except stabilizer rear edge Locate mark hinge line both stabilizer elevator used flat Mylar hinge material cut will Continued page 151 68 Model Aviation tail-wheel enclosure built up using thin CyA sanded its final shape business side model has plenty room tank engine detracting models overall classic appearance larger engine could used authos charming wife Joyce Ann holds model give idea Its actual size FF Scale/Warner Continued page 147 Easy said Frenchman infor mation typical ally accurate abso lutely useless accountant replied typi cal balloonists st charge vehicle cant control having no idea likely effect actions expect previously-uninvolved bystander understand predicament real problem Well Gang bit nonsense via Buoyant Flight LTA Society will have Persevere dont glue yourself model Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 63 latter under influence former publication such things com petitive activity would seem blokes trying give us colonies run money price however isnt tough 550 airmail 475 surface todays exchange rate amounts $836 $722 real money respectively books 8 x 12 inches 75 pages have soft covers can get check made out British funny-money bank Make said checks payable SMAE F/F Team Travel Fund send Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England oh bye bye have line.There also 1985 report similar nature articles Ian Kaynes Martin Gregorie Stafford Screen Mike Fantham Ron Pollard Prices 500 airmail 425 surface same source havent seen Ill wager its pretty good So Thats Farewell friends Remember treat successor well youve treated maybe better keep him snowed under photos sketches comments ideas general gas Just remember Im dead Id still love hear folksbut nay always have time answer Harry vturphy will continue next month ther month eternities come hes loing some time now Dont forget send mi photos news items etc too Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oakland CA 4619 Bill Hartill will Free Flight Du ation chair September Watch FF Old- Timers/Haught Continued page 64 easy Check proper CO location pro zeed hand gliding Trim gentle glide no stall built-in 200-ft glide 2ircle Remember towhook offset tow rudder will have compensate glide-turn rim wide circle ideal Flying Towline Glider requires two peo leone launch tow auncher merely holds model over head ith nose up slightly say 150 model s pulled launchers hand tow starts launcher must throw model tow-person moves forward wind watching model over shoul der regulating speed control climb flier should watch carefully signs erratic climb veering sideways Releasing tension line will usually release model dont afraid release towline things arent going well good tow should have model climbing angle around 400 tracking straight As model climbs overhead stop towing ease off line tension model should float off line glide its own Ive noticed few contests featuring Towline Glider events coming across desk lately Local interest helps Give Towline tryits fun event Happy chasing Phantom Flash Illinois Model Aero Club celebrating its 75th year postal contest Comet Phantom Flash ROG Flights must posted between April 1 September 1 1986 eligible No modifications design permitted except beefing up struc ture use desired propeller Plans rules can contacting Paul Hel man 1411 Judson Ave Evanston IL 60201 Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Gee Bee R-1/Nunes Continued page 68 three hinge locations per side Pre-cover hinge line used MonoKote Open hinge slots #11 hobby blade centered slot per hinge location Ap ply glue insert hinges Check ease movement satisfied drill small hole through balsa hinge end gluing small pieces round toothpick will afterward cut off sanded flush surface Remove small piece material aft stab slot Zona saw keep piece V/hen stab/elevator assembly dry slide stabilizer slot making sure square model per plan glue position Slide previouslyremoved small piece material back position glue Rudder Shape medium-hard 46 sheet balsa cut out lightening holes desired extra careful avoid break ing off lower rudder tail adds models overall appeal can apply thin CyA area stiffen tail Cut strips built-up sides best way accomplish cut strips bit oversize attach way rudder use thin CyA small triangle straightness dry taper form ers front back small razor plane sanding block formers have added shaped sand back rudder round Again careful around tail Sand rudder front edge allow rudder offset Strive good uniform contact between rudder rudder post satisfied glue fuselage letting dry thoroughly addition really adds special touch THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW SERIES 100 TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THPPRICE 1286/,77/,8 299 18678989 13677/,5379 14677/8479 67689 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020% INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILLNOTFATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCHPRICE 534149 634149 72833/,456179 8334568189 84566/7199 94566/z77/199 104566/,7209 106W8W209 106EW219 1146777/,7/,6229 115W229 116EW239 1167239 124W279 12SW279 1256279 1356349 1456459 IS58659 164/N969 16676969 July1986 151 NEWE-z FUEL ER Plug A Receptical approx 1/4 die 118 dard 5/32 ter Scale application Standale Aircraft offers EZ-Fueling Reasonable Price istic Appearance Installed Lightwight z hmount $250 plus $ 50 postage handling STANDALE AIRCRAFT CO 2648 Thornwood S W Wyoming MI 49509 PRODUCTS ma TUE flICPCDMIUfl IflflFLFN Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers * Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers * Specialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSS Wnkmanzhjp & PedOniaflC fuselage Wing Built two halves join halves center section Cut major components except cap strips prior beginning assembly After ribs cut out roughly block-sand ones alike stack achieve uniformity Locate drill lead-out holes ribs referring plan locations applied thin CyAto perime ter lead-out holes strengthening Cover plan wax paper pin flat building board will describe building left wing panel lead-out side first Position bottom trailing edge TE onto plan pin place Glue Ribs W-l through W-3 TE Glue in-sq balsa leading edge LE ribs making sure ribs aligned plan Add top spar glue place Position attach top TE leave unglued between W-3 W-4 Turn over wing panel glue bottom spar place Add glue W-4 its position between top bottom spars W-4 spar notches cut undersized allow tapering spar later Glue three tip pieces together form unit Place over plan assure mating edge W-3 precise Carefully fit tip place through W-4 LE W-3 Make sure W-4 properly positioned glue tip LE W-3 finally W-4 thick CyA used Glue TE between W-3 W-4 wing tip Taper top bottom spars between W-3 W-4flush edge W-4 Add 3/ sheet balsa wing tip braces Add -in plywood wing braces landing gear block lead-out side add bellcrank mounting parts bellcrank Yts music wire pushrod Nyrod tubing lead-out guides Construct right wing panel similar manner Use epoxy glue join panels together clamp position until glue has thoroughly cured Sand wing preparation sheeting Add bottom center-section sheeting top center-section sheeting making pushrod cutout proceed bottom LE sheeting top LE sheeting Add cap strips cutting size go top bottom ribs prefer wrap two-piece wings center section fiberglass cloth applied thin CyAand would suggest Sand everything smooth can attach wing fuselage now can wait until after have covered either case use favorite method attachment joint must strong use epoxy glue thick CyA Take time align wing squarely fuselage per plan Wheel pants comprised three pieces plywood former inside two balsa pieces outside built up wheel pants bit avoid total flat appear ance liked result First cut out -in plywood former piece cut thefrhl outline meat unit Cut 1/16 piece will glued outside upper half wheel pant Glue onto plywood former Cut out -in sheet balsa piece teardrop-shaped outside lower half Glue onto plywood former allow assembly dry Final-sand assembly round edges except top should match wing contour Sand intersection top bottom wheel pant skins fill required nice transition Construct other wheel pant similar manner taking care built right left two identical ones time form both landing gear struts per plan installing wheel pants much easier secure landing gear struts wheels As want locate mounting holes check fit prior covering model Ill provide few helpful hints Pre-locate landing gear clips wheel pants start screws plywood Run screws through clips wheel pants taking care file off cut protruding screw length Place model upside down within cradle Robart stand works fine support attaching wheel pants landing gear struts Use short-style screwdriver secure upper clip closest wing Rotate wheel pant required make task easier Attach lower clip similar manner both clips almost tightened place turn wheel pant parallel fuselage tighten final position Position screw place Gold berg 900 keeper per plan Place long leg wing spar short leg plywood side wheel pant will help keep pant rotating about strut After model finished youll want place drop thick CyA wheel pant screw prior final stallation Tail wheel enclosure Shape inner former section per two views plan Cut out wheel area being careful breakthe balsa piece Cut out 152 Model Aviation THE MODEL THAT WASNT J-3 startad life foam food trayl Now can make detailed scale models fly greet leftover food trays Sand $200 info peck J3 plan foam samples cutters wheels cowls motors etc plus dozens easy build plans patterns peanuts RIc FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662 St Croix Falls WI 54024 B Fueler splice line BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak$495 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit$395 / Ready Fly$795 Add $3 postage handling first J10% additional P0 Box 68132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 * SCALE DOCUMENTATION * 1 SCALE DRAWINGS MODEL PLANSI PHOTOSI BOOKSI EPLA-TnCH RNATIONAL AIRPLANE CATALOGHW aCER lot tttt48500 MCKENZIE $300VIDA OREGON 97 RISES SACSISES ICE SlOOP SRPPLIES 3 Avistlee Madder AtDGE CHINERY AN~LS INC Noa CaIogSILlS-se 3535ax aapal ax WV25525I or2OOpgoxadM uaa Mdo ullfro aaabufoodo aadquodio Ada two outer skins Ao sheet balsa er fuselage side view Glue outer skins inner former Bend tail vheel wire gear form Sand assembly shape following contours shown plan As front rear areas shape dont emove too much sides Drill /io-in-dia hole tail wheel lear check make sure tail vheel wire gear will fit correctly used iPerfect #61 -in balloon wheel inish choice finish fun ype model entirely up builder ised white Super MonoKote red Solar lim cockpit area simply Lone chrome MonoKote black vlonoKote cut narrow trim lines nd ironed place Though CAflEON FIBER Industricil Prics Carbon Fiber-Tape & Laminates Composite Materials Glass-Tapd & loth Send SASE saLes sheet AEROSPACE COMPOSJTE PRODUCTS 28 Crosawood Rd ington CT 06032 NEWSPACE S FUEL CONTAINER fltsletearBox 2x7SIOhighxP1/8 Tough Rigid Pslyetliyleee Includes Tubing pIes 8120 postage Fasteners Loch Tubing Ilireegli Cap 8orth Products PO Box 18419 leveland Heights OH 44118 trying anything real fancy ma terials provided simple effective relatively easy-to-apply finish easiest way duplicate scal lops numerals dice etc simply place plan over covering material cut out Use sharp #11 hobby knife blade metal straightedge job worked over backing scrap plywood working carefully able produce crisp-looking detail trim course can add much detail like form panel lines flying wires etc As wanted simple eyecatching model take flying circle liked just fine Flying Prior heading local flying circle check see everything attached securelyengine tank wheel pants etc Check also make sure lead-out lines pushrod function prop erly no binding Did double-check balance position model everything attached Youll want finalbalance model slight nose-down attitude no fuel tank Make sure model tracks straight true avoid coming takeoffs short safe double-check everything model piece home Youll glad did set Grab flight box best pal gal head favorite circle Select nice sun-filled day initial flights cause model sure looks nice against As watching model enjoying speed level flight couldnt help notice background blur thoughts turned toward appeal air plane racing during early Thirties imagined myself races what modeling about folks can enjoy aircraft days gone let imaginations provide excitement truly hope enjoy constructing flying Gee Bee R-l profile Control Line model much did Take care fly safely tell someone new about model aircraft building flying Bill Materials Five 36 balsa sticks fuselage crutch wing Two 4 x x 5 plywood engine bearers Three Ytt x 4 x 36 balsa sticks cap strips 4 x x 2 spruce joiner elevator Two 4/o landing gear block w/-in groove Three /io x 3 x 36 balsa sheet rudder wing sheeting Two4 x 4 x 36 balsa sheet fuselage exterior x 36 balsa sheet fuselage crutch wheel pants x 7 balsa sheet cowl x 12 plywood sheet cowl dou July1986 153 bright blue sky model behaves well quite responsive control input take easy first couple laps Sure looks nice executing wingover showing off red white colors blers wheel pants etc Vs x 3 x 36 balsa sheet stabilizer elevator wing tips 3A2 x 12 x 12 plywood sheet W-1 ribs Two Y32 x 3 x 36 balsa sheet ribs Two Vs-in-dia music wire 10 long landing gear struts 4e dia music wire 18 long pushrod tail wheel gear -in tail wheel Two 2-in main wheels Four landing gear strapsflat Two Carl Goldberg 900 keepers w/screws nylon control horn 2-in belicrank Two Nyrod inner tubing 2-in long lead-out guides Sullivan control line lead-outs per engine size fuel tank mounting hardware engine blind nut mounting hardware prop Four Vs-in wheel retainers two per wheel Fuel tubing Control line handle w/cables Glue assorted types per text Covering finishing materials Fiberglass cloth wing center section Fuel battery etc responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation difficult judge detect OK generic suggestions out way Lets get down specifics Im going assume know understand maneu ver descriptions rule book com ments will based assumption hint get out rule book reference did wrote expert has embarrassed himself quoting rules simply dont exist Dont make mistake giving Take off short shrift possible 40 points some competition going putting up big numbers. youd better match recommend launching directly front judges accomplishes several things actual point liftoff will difficult establish since theyll looking down rear view ship wont able see lift-off Also since judges position themselves upwind liftoff will down wind will thus have less tendency balloon climb too quickly Lastly youve planned climb just right lap launch level flight altitude youll able give little blip Down elevator just pass emphasize comple tion climb start level flight Concentrate two laps level flight determine whether engine run acceptable after two level laps give signal hand held high full lap un til judges signal back No signal no offi cial flight wind blowing hard merely getting air concern launch directly wind neutral elevator air plane will airborne almost immediately plan try make climb gradual salvage best score possible Downwind crosswind launches high winds replete hazards. weathercocking flip-overs etc risks arent balanced chance significantly better score rule book allows warm up period immediately after Takeoff Level Flight Forget looks bush-league aint learned pattern yet aint gonna between Takeoff Wingover Wingover toughest maneuvers well yet well must because sets tone whole flight major difficulty arises lack reference pass overhead suggest using body refer ence Just before entering Wingover turn body shoulders feet directly upwind downwind Fly directly overhead starting upwind foot downwind foot make positive inverted pullout four six feet miss Easiest Hinge Ins tall Now available scale size PRO HINGE use cyanoacrylate adhesives No pinning messy epoxyInstant glues neededSpecial Paper No special hinge slotter needed No alignment necessary tic Special Paper / RADIO SOUTH Inc 43 West Nine Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32414 904 478-6745 I A RACE NnRrI4FAT ARFA L V At Farmington CT Q-500 FAI June 8 1986 Information Contact C D Dwight Aube 617 384-7178 NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 154 Model Aviation CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 69 RC $249/pkg 18 Scale $449/pkg 24
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 65, 66, 67, 68, 151, 152, 153, 154
NO OCR TEXT DO YOU GET bit excited watch ing Gee Bee model discussing flashy eye-catching red-and-white color scheme During early modeling years first saw pictures aircraft immediately intrigued its formid able shape color appeal Ive got build some day thought myself kit Control Line projects built interest also turned toward RC Franidy did want construct bumblebee-like body during earlier years Some day thought ol building techniques honed.. Lo behold rereading issue Model Aviation February 1983 eyes fell upon super two-page photo Henry Haf&es Gee Bee R-1 Super Sportster could help notice possibility satisfring long lost desire construct profile-fuselage Gee Bee R-1 model 19-35 engine range article plan result idea model fun build looks great both ground air building tech niques enhanced bit Gee Bees utilization center crutch within profile body allows lighter airframe maintaining required strength design integrity construction experience advanced one-piece profile CL mod el yet well within building capa bility modelers use builtup wing lead-out side cowl projection rounded fuselage edges built-up rudder non-flat wheel pants full tail wheel en closure snappy-looking finish contribute flying enjoyment face model go round round little package provides lot fun both show go Construction Study plan become familiar various parts con struction techniques Refer text photos additional information might want put together kit parts first did before commence sembly careful using plan will used during finishing pro cedure Keep model light Remove ex cess weight sanding well espe cially fuselage wing used both thick thin types cyanoacrylate CyA glue during construction except noted text Wipe excess glue model build Work flat surface take time Fuselage -in thick made solid -in sheet stock keep overall weight down provide strength needed involves use -in fuselage inner crutch covered in-wide sheet balsa Cut out -in crutch perimeter pieces per plan cut out wing opening time Follow diamond-shaped plan notation achieve actual frontal crutch piece outlines framing engine bearer area crutch modifr engine bearer Y16-in dimension needed suit particular choice engine Make dimension larger smaller required time Trial-fit everything placing parts wax-paper-covered plan satisfied glue pin pieces place Use thick CyA glue balsa-to-balsa joints epoxy joining plywood engine bearers balsa Poke holes mating ends parts add rivet-like bonding effect crutch assembly As inner crutch actually framework model sure pieces fit together gaps Add -in-sq balsa inner pieces balsa crutch Cut parts time install strive very tight fits no gaps Add -in tinstock gussets shown Use CyA glue adding parts outward crutch perimeter Left inner primary crutch pieces assembled glued over wax-paper-covered plan Ensures tight fit between parts use plenty pins assembly forms basic shape models backbone Right Fuselage exterIor sheeting after being sanded rounded shape stab wing slots both completely cut out Built-up strips added rudder effect Left Completed rudderwith strips attached sanded shape Stab elevatorare fiat-sanded togetherfor uniform thickness hinge line pre-covered hinges installed toothpicked forsecurity Round off spruce jolnerbetween elevator haives Right Tall parts giued fuselage Note use RC-type adjustable clevis attached control horn 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available. 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BALSABALL TI-ASS-WET BALSA 4,BQMR WEB RARLE 5-SWARRO BRARONRAR ISTEBBA CROTCR SATLINE 2-3/A SIA WHEELSTAILUREEL PANTBZAIIWELLSLARBI B ENS VIEW REAPW/ I/B NI-IA MAIS L S completed sand inner crutch smooth both sides Remove high spots in outer balsa skin covering will lay flat glued place used Ambroid cement attaching outer skins crutch allows glue joints sanded smooth avoids hard glue line common using CyA will need two pieces 4in-wide sheet stock per side small scrap piece per side skin fuselage will produce just long small seam per side -in plywood fuselage doublers now added engine area As option may want cut lightening holes lead-out side holes subsequent ly wrn concealed -in sheet balsa cowl piece Use awl indent mating ply wood/balsa surfaces better glue grip engine area Glue epoxy placing doubler onto balsa crutch weighting until epoxy has cured Repeat process other doubler Remove excess epoxy may ooze out onto airframe Dont attach cowl just yet make wing cutout start placing plan over fuselage carefully trace wing opening use T-pins keep plan moving step dressmakers pattern wheel trace covered airfoil shape Work carefully step takes bit time work easier sounds Drill 3/n-in holes inside front rear wing cutout area Using Dremel saw best results simply fol low traced outline remove area Go slowly sawing assure good wing-to-fuselage fit Sand fuselage assembly filling sanding seams required Don8t get round fuselage top bottom edges leaving frontal area rudder post flat Work very smooth surface apply finish Left Thetwo wing tips showing braces theyfirstappearwhen attached afterthey have shaped Ussa small razor plane sand ing block shape required smooth transition tothe wingtip Right instaii beiicrankas shown sheetthe wing bottom first July1986 67 Left Glass cloth applied wing center section wIth cyanoacrylate CyA leading edge sheeting cap-strips have also added landing gear strap screws pre-located Right Wheel panton left has just assembled readyto sanded smooth transitions rounded edges shown the right simple make add lot spice model Place engine model drill mounting holes through both plywood doublers Using blind nuts install heads lead-out-side doubler threads toward engine side Check fit engine satisfied use epoxy secure blind nuts bit petroleum jelly inside threads keep out epoxy epoxy has cured check engine fit time make sure everything lines up attached securely time correct mistakes Provide clearance inside sheet balsa cowl engine bottom blind nuts Remember remove material what will inside cowl Before attach cowl check blind nuts fill thread area petroleum jelly keep out epoxy Check plan top view sure cowl looks like should before gluing place Now can glue cowl epoxyand fuel-proof engine cutout area excess epoxy Trial-fit fuel tank establish mounting holes prior finishing model Look everything over round off -in balsa cowl satisfied set fuselage aside safe place Stabilizer/ElevatorAgain using dress makers pattern wheel transfer outlines -in medium balsa sheet Assemble two elevator halves 2-in spruce joiner epoxy glue assembly should flat -in joiner should match elevator thickness Add -in plywood control horn mount elevator assembly Wipe excess glue assembly pin plan making sure everything true flat Allow glue cure thoroughly before handling remove building board sand spruce joiner round exposed between elevator halves Add two forward stabilizer pieces see plan made scrap balsa main stabilizer piece Place stabilizer elevator assem bly flat building board respective positions sand unit will help assure uniform thick ness final assembly Sand both sides round edges except stabilizer rear edge Locate mark hinge line both stabilizer elevator used flat Mylar hinge material cut will Continued page 151 68 Model Aviation tail-wheel enclosure built up using thin CyA sanded its final shape business side model has plenty room tank engine detracting models overall classic appearance larger engine could used authos charming wife Joyce Ann holds model give idea Its actual size FF Scale/Warner Continued page 147 Easy said Frenchman infor mation typical ally accurate abso lutely useless accountant replied typi cal balloonists st charge vehicle cant control having no idea likely effect actions expect previously-uninvolved bystander understand predicament real problem Well Gang bit nonsense via Buoyant Flight LTA Society will have Persevere dont glue yourself model Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 63 latter under influence former publication such things com petitive activity would seem blokes trying give us colonies run money price however isnt tough 550 airmail 475 surface todays exchange rate amounts $836 $722 real money respectively books 8 x 12 inches 75 pages have soft covers can get check made out British funny-money bank Make said checks payable SMAE F/F Team Travel Fund send Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England oh bye bye have line.There also 1985 report similar nature articles Ian Kaynes Martin Gregorie Stafford Screen Mike Fantham Ron Pollard Prices 500 airmail 425 surface same source havent seen Ill wager its pretty good So Thats Farewell friends Remember treat successor well youve treated maybe better keep him snowed under photos sketches comments ideas general gas Just remember Im dead Id still love hear folksbut nay always have time answer Harry vturphy will continue next month ther month eternities come hes loing some time now Dont forget send mi photos news items etc too Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oakland CA 4619 Bill Hartill will Free Flight Du ation chair September Watch FF Old- Timers/Haught Continued page 64 easy Check proper CO location pro zeed hand gliding Trim gentle glide no stall built-in 200-ft glide 2ircle Remember towhook offset tow rudder will have compensate glide-turn rim wide circle ideal Flying Towline Glider requires two peo leone launch tow auncher merely holds model over head ith nose up slightly say 150 model s pulled launchers hand tow starts launcher must throw model tow-person moves forward wind watching model over shoul der regulating speed control climb flier should watch carefully signs erratic climb veering sideways Releasing tension line will usually release model dont afraid release towline things arent going well good tow should have model climbing angle around 400 tracking straight As model climbs overhead stop towing ease off line tension model should float off line glide its own Ive noticed few contests featuring Towline Glider events coming across desk lately Local interest helps Give Towline tryits fun event Happy chasing Phantom Flash Illinois Model Aero Club celebrating its 75th year postal contest Comet Phantom Flash ROG Flights must posted between April 1 September 1 1986 eligible No modifications design permitted except beefing up struc ture use desired propeller Plans rules can contacting Paul Hel man 1411 Judson Ave Evanston IL 60201 Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Gee Bee R-1/Nunes Continued page 68 three hinge locations per side Pre-cover hinge line used MonoKote Open hinge slots #11 hobby blade centered slot per hinge location Ap ply glue insert hinges Check ease movement satisfied drill small hole through balsa hinge end gluing small pieces round toothpick will afterward cut off sanded flush surface Remove small piece material aft stab slot Zona saw keep piece V/hen stab/elevator assembly dry slide stabilizer slot making sure square model per plan glue position Slide previouslyremoved small piece material back position glue Rudder Shape medium-hard 46 sheet balsa cut out lightening holes desired extra careful avoid break ing off lower rudder tail adds models overall appeal can apply thin CyA area stiffen tail Cut strips built-up sides best way accomplish cut strips bit oversize attach way rudder use thin CyA small triangle straightness dry taper form ers front back small razor plane sanding block formers have added shaped sand back rudder round Again careful around tail Sand rudder front edge allow rudder offset Strive good uniform contact between rudder rudder post satisfied glue fuselage letting dry thoroughly addition really adds special touch THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW SERIES 100 TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THPPRICE 1286/,77/,8 299 18678989 13677/,5379 14677/8479 67689 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020% INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILLNOTFATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCHPRICE 534149 634149 72833/,456179 8334568189 84566/7199 94566/z77/199 104566/,7209 106W8W209 106EW219 1146777/,7/,6229 115W229 116EW239 1167239 124W279 12SW279 1256279 1356349 1456459 IS58659 164/N969 16676969 July1986 151 NEWE-z FUEL ER Plug A Receptical approx 1/4 die 118 dard 5/32 ter Scale application Standale Aircraft offers EZ-Fueling Reasonable Price istic Appearance Installed Lightwight z hmount $250 plus $ 50 postage handling STANDALE AIRCRAFT CO 2648 Thornwood S W Wyoming MI 49509 PRODUCTS ma TUE flICPCDMIUfl IflflFLFN Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers * Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers * Specialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSS Wnkmanzhjp & PedOniaflC fuselage Wing Built two halves join halves center section Cut major components except cap strips prior beginning assembly After ribs cut out roughly block-sand ones alike stack achieve uniformity Locate drill lead-out holes ribs referring plan locations applied thin CyAto perime ter lead-out holes strengthening Cover plan wax paper pin flat building board will describe building left wing panel lead-out side first Position bottom trailing edge TE onto plan pin place Glue Ribs W-l through W-3 TE Glue in-sq balsa leading edge LE ribs making sure ribs aligned plan Add top spar glue place Position attach top TE leave unglued between W-3 W-4 Turn over wing panel glue bottom spar place Add glue W-4 its position between top bottom spars W-4 spar notches cut undersized allow tapering spar later Glue three tip pieces together form unit Place over plan assure mating edge W-3 precise Carefully fit tip place through W-4 LE W-3 Make sure W-4 properly positioned glue tip LE W-3 finally W-4 thick CyA used Glue TE between W-3 W-4 wing tip Taper top bottom spars between W-3 W-4flush edge W-4 Add 3/ sheet balsa wing tip braces Add -in plywood wing braces landing gear block lead-out side add bellcrank mounting parts bellcrank Yts music wire pushrod Nyrod tubing lead-out guides Construct right wing panel similar manner Use epoxy glue join panels together clamp position until glue has thoroughly cured Sand wing preparation sheeting Add bottom center-section sheeting top center-section sheeting making pushrod cutout proceed bottom LE sheeting top LE sheeting Add cap strips cutting size go top bottom ribs prefer wrap two-piece wings center section fiberglass cloth applied thin CyAand would suggest Sand everything smooth can attach wing fuselage now can wait until after have covered either case use favorite method attachment joint must strong use epoxy glue thick CyA Take time align wing squarely fuselage per plan Wheel pants comprised three pieces plywood former inside two balsa pieces outside built up wheel pants bit avoid total flat appear ance liked result First cut out -in plywood former piece cut thefrhl outline meat unit Cut 1/16 piece will glued outside upper half wheel pant Glue onto plywood former Cut out -in sheet balsa piece teardrop-shaped outside lower half Glue onto plywood former allow assembly dry Final-sand assembly round edges except top should match wing contour Sand intersection top bottom wheel pant skins fill required nice transition Construct other wheel pant similar manner taking care built right left two identical ones time form both landing gear struts per plan installing wheel pants much easier secure landing gear struts wheels As want locate mounting holes check fit prior covering model Ill provide few helpful hints Pre-locate landing gear clips wheel pants start screws plywood Run screws through clips wheel pants taking care file off cut protruding screw length Place model upside down within cradle Robart stand works fine support attaching wheel pants landing gear struts Use short-style screwdriver secure upper clip closest wing Rotate wheel pant required make task easier Attach lower clip similar manner both clips almost tightened place turn wheel pant parallel fuselage tighten final position Position screw place Gold berg 900 keeper per plan Place long leg wing spar short leg plywood side wheel pant will help keep pant rotating about strut After model finished youll want place drop thick CyA wheel pant screw prior final stallation Tail wheel enclosure Shape inner former section per two views plan Cut out wheel area being careful breakthe balsa piece Cut out 152 Model Aviation THE MODEL THAT WASNT J-3 startad life foam food trayl Now can make detailed scale models fly greet leftover food trays Sand $200 info peck J3 plan foam samples cutters wheels cowls motors etc plus dozens easy build plans patterns peanuts RIc FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662 St Croix Falls WI 54024 B Fueler splice line BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak$495 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit$395 / Ready Fly$795 Add $3 postage handling first J10% additional P0 Box 68132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 * SCALE DOCUMENTATION * 1 SCALE DRAWINGS MODEL PLANSI PHOTOSI BOOKSI EPLA-TnCH RNATIONAL AIRPLANE CATALOGHW aCER lot tttt48500 MCKENZIE $300VIDA OREGON 97 RISES SACSISES ICE SlOOP SRPPLIES 3 Avistlee Madder AtDGE CHINERY AN~LS INC Noa CaIogSILlS-se 3535ax aapal ax WV25525I or2OOpgoxadM uaa Mdo ullfro aaabufoodo aadquodio Ada two outer skins Ao sheet balsa er fuselage side view Glue outer skins inner former Bend tail vheel wire gear form Sand assembly shape following contours shown plan As front rear areas shape dont emove too much sides Drill /io-in-dia hole tail wheel lear check make sure tail vheel wire gear will fit correctly used iPerfect #61 -in balloon wheel inish choice finish fun ype model entirely up builder ised white Super MonoKote red Solar lim cockpit area simply Lone chrome MonoKote black vlonoKote cut narrow trim lines nd ironed place Though CAflEON FIBER Industricil Prics Carbon Fiber-Tape & Laminates Composite Materials Glass-Tapd & loth Send SASE saLes sheet AEROSPACE COMPOSJTE PRODUCTS 28 Crosawood Rd ington CT 06032 NEWSPACE S FUEL CONTAINER fltsletearBox 2x7SIOhighxP1/8 Tough Rigid Pslyetliyleee Includes Tubing pIes 8120 postage Fasteners Loch Tubing Ilireegli Cap 8orth Products PO Box 18419 leveland Heights OH 44118 trying anything real fancy ma terials provided simple effective relatively easy-to-apply finish easiest way duplicate scal lops numerals dice etc simply place plan over covering material cut out Use sharp #11 hobby knife blade metal straightedge job worked over backing scrap plywood working carefully able produce crisp-looking detail trim course can add much detail like form panel lines flying wires etc As wanted simple eyecatching model take flying circle liked just fine Flying Prior heading local flying circle check see everything attached securelyengine tank wheel pants etc Check also make sure lead-out lines pushrod function prop erly no binding Did double-check balance position model everything attached Youll want finalbalance model slight nose-down attitude no fuel tank Make sure model tracks straight true avoid coming takeoffs short safe double-check everything model piece home Youll glad did set Grab flight box best pal gal head favorite circle Select nice sun-filled day initial flights cause model sure looks nice against As watching model enjoying speed level flight couldnt help notice background blur thoughts turned toward appeal air plane racing during early Thirties imagined myself races what modeling about folks can enjoy aircraft days gone let imaginations provide excitement truly hope enjoy constructing flying Gee Bee R-l profile Control Line model much did Take care fly safely tell someone new about model aircraft building flying Bill Materials Five 36 balsa sticks fuselage crutch wing Two 4 x x 5 plywood engine bearers Three Ytt x 4 x 36 balsa sticks cap strips 4 x x 2 spruce joiner elevator Two 4/o landing gear block w/-in groove Three /io x 3 x 36 balsa sheet rudder wing sheeting Two4 x 4 x 36 balsa sheet fuselage exterior x 36 balsa sheet fuselage crutch wheel pants x 7 balsa sheet cowl x 12 plywood sheet cowl dou July1986 153 bright blue sky model behaves well quite responsive control input take easy first couple laps Sure looks nice executing wingover showing off red white colors blers wheel pants etc Vs x 3 x 36 balsa sheet stabilizer elevator wing tips 3A2 x 12 x 12 plywood sheet W-1 ribs Two Y32 x 3 x 36 balsa sheet ribs Two Vs-in-dia music wire 10 long landing gear struts 4e dia music wire 18 long pushrod tail wheel gear -in tail wheel Two 2-in main wheels Four landing gear strapsflat Two Carl Goldberg 900 keepers w/screws nylon control horn 2-in belicrank Two Nyrod inner tubing 2-in long lead-out guides Sullivan control line lead-outs per engine size fuel tank mounting hardware engine blind nut mounting hardware prop Four Vs-in wheel retainers two per wheel Fuel tubing Control line handle w/cables Glue assorted types per text Covering finishing materials Fiberglass cloth wing center section Fuel battery etc responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation difficult judge detect OK generic suggestions out way Lets get down specifics Im going assume know understand maneu ver descriptions rule book com ments will based assumption hint get out rule book reference did wrote expert has embarrassed himself quoting rules simply dont exist Dont make mistake giving Take off short shrift possible 40 points some competition going putting up big numbers. youd better match recommend launching directly front judges accomplishes several things actual point liftoff will difficult establish since theyll looking down rear view ship wont able see lift-off Also since judges position themselves upwind liftoff will down wind will thus have less tendency balloon climb too quickly Lastly youve planned climb just right lap launch level flight altitude youll able give little blip Down elevator just pass emphasize comple tion climb start level flight Concentrate two laps level flight determine whether engine run acceptable after two level laps give signal hand held high full lap un til judges signal back No signal no offi cial flight wind blowing hard merely getting air concern launch directly wind neutral elevator air plane will airborne almost immediately plan try make climb gradual salvage best score possible Downwind crosswind launches high winds replete hazards. weathercocking flip-overs etc risks arent balanced chance significantly better score rule book allows warm up period immediately after Takeoff Level Flight Forget looks bush-league aint learned pattern yet aint gonna between Takeoff Wingover Wingover toughest maneuvers well yet well must because sets tone whole flight major difficulty arises lack reference pass overhead suggest using body refer ence Just before entering Wingover turn body shoulders feet directly upwind downwind Fly directly overhead starting upwind foot downwind foot make positive inverted pullout four six feet miss Easiest Hinge Ins tall Now available scale size PRO HINGE use cyanoacrylate adhesives No pinning messy epoxyInstant glues neededSpecial Paper No special hinge slotter needed No alignment necessary tic Special Paper / RADIO SOUTH Inc 43 West Nine Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32414 904 478-6745 I A RACE NnRrI4FAT ARFA L V At Farmington CT Q-500 FAI June 8 1986 Information Contact C D Dwight Aube 617 384-7178 NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 154 Model Aviation CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 69 RC $249/pkg 18 Scale $449/pkg 24
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 65, 66, 67, 68, 151, 152, 153, 154
NO OCR TEXT DO YOU GET bit excited watch ing Gee Bee model discussing flashy eye-catching red-and-white color scheme During early modeling years first saw pictures aircraft immediately intrigued its formid able shape color appeal Ive got build some day thought myself kit Control Line projects built interest also turned toward RC Franidy did want construct bumblebee-like body during earlier years Some day thought ol building techniques honed.. Lo behold rereading issue Model Aviation February 1983 eyes fell upon super two-page photo Henry Haf&es Gee Bee R-1 Super Sportster could help notice possibility satisfring long lost desire construct profile-fuselage Gee Bee R-1 model 19-35 engine range article plan result idea model fun build looks great both ground air building tech niques enhanced bit Gee Bees utilization center crutch within profile body allows lighter airframe maintaining required strength design integrity construction experience advanced one-piece profile CL mod el yet well within building capa bility modelers use builtup wing lead-out side cowl projection rounded fuselage edges built-up rudder non-flat wheel pants full tail wheel en closure snappy-looking finish contribute flying enjoyment face model go round round little package provides lot fun both show go Construction Study plan become familiar various parts con struction techniques Refer text photos additional information might want put together kit parts first did before commence sembly careful using plan will used during finishing pro cedure Keep model light Remove ex cess weight sanding well espe cially fuselage wing used both thick thin types cyanoacrylate CyA glue during construction except noted text Wipe excess glue model build Work flat surface take time Fuselage -in thick made solid -in sheet stock keep overall weight down provide strength needed involves use -in fuselage inner crutch covered in-wide sheet balsa Cut out -in crutch perimeter pieces per plan cut out wing opening time Follow diamond-shaped plan notation achieve actual frontal crutch piece outlines framing engine bearer area crutch modifr engine bearer Y16-in dimension needed suit particular choice engine Make dimension larger smaller required time Trial-fit everything placing parts wax-paper-covered plan satisfied glue pin pieces place Use thick CyA glue balsa-to-balsa joints epoxy joining plywood engine bearers balsa Poke holes mating ends parts add rivet-like bonding effect crutch assembly As inner crutch actually framework model sure pieces fit together gaps Add -in-sq balsa inner pieces balsa crutch Cut parts time install strive very tight fits no gaps Add -in tinstock gussets shown Use CyA glue adding parts outward crutch perimeter Left inner primary crutch pieces assembled glued over wax-paper-covered plan Ensures tight fit between parts use plenty pins assembly forms basic shape models backbone Right Fuselage exterIor sheeting after being sanded rounded shape stab wing slots both completely cut out Built-up strips added rudder effect Left Completed rudderwith strips attached sanded shape Stab elevatorare fiat-sanded togetherfor uniform thickness hinge line pre-covered hinges installed toothpicked forsecurity Round off spruce jolnerbetween elevator haives Right Tall parts giued fuselage Note use RC-type adjustable clevis attached control horn 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 184 I/B SI-WET BALSAIrnmlWING PLAN VIEW 3/32 SHEET BALSAWAS TIP PBRTS LIEMANO SSEI/IA S-WET BALSA LEASIBA ESBE SIEETWIA WHAS TIP WI-ACES -U I3/803/4~TAP B BOTTOM 1/0 SO BALSA LEOCIIIS ESHELO ALSEBLG TRAP MAKE FROM SCRAP PLACE BA TAP N BOTTOM BE *815 TIPI 4W-IA-W-2IA-IA-IIA-IIA-I IA-I1WI LEAPS-ITCAROB nt1I/ASS28 PLT LIBES5154151BALWRAS NI-BEE IA-S IMWR NYRBA TOMBSTO WA LEADS-IT SI-AlESBOTTOM IA-I CENTER/MAW WRIB 810NOTE1/IA MWFIBERSLASS CLOTR BI/IA SHEET BALSA TRAILAW ESBE SAWETRIA B S RESS 3/32 PLYTAP S-EETFI-S NOT BAA/SN TI-iS ThIS CSA2IOALRYLATE APIS CENTER BEETIBA TAP N BOTTOM TSP EBA ELANTS BA NOT OMT 2 BESS 3/32 B-WET BALSB- MARS WAW RU ___________B BESS 3/32 S-WET BALSA BEBEECT ~~I-ORESS 3/32 SHEET BALSAAWE P5154105ALLE LW WEOSTARIAH S BE FBSELAAE 4 02 C/ITT MAO SOEI I/4S-EETBALSA___RSAOERJCK _____ -FABELASEEOTERIBA I-iSTAB 1/8 SHEET BALSA -BEFSET 23 ENSINTOWN ________5/B 7 BESREESAIN ASE IAVTII- MATL B CS-IAL BA LEAAS-JT SISE CRLFFUSELAGE VIEW INST SI-OWN BA FLIBELABE 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BALSABALL TI-ASS-WET BALSA 4,BQMR WEB RARLE 5-SWARRO BRARONRAR ISTEBBA CROTCR SATLINE 2-3/A SIA WHEELSTAILUREEL PANTBZAIIWELLSLARBI B ENS VIEW REAPW/ I/B NI-IA MAIS L S completed sand inner crutch smooth both sides Remove high spots in outer balsa skin covering will lay flat glued place used Ambroid cement attaching outer skins crutch allows glue joints sanded smooth avoids hard glue line common using CyA will need two pieces 4in-wide sheet stock per side small scrap piece per side skin fuselage will produce just long small seam per side -in plywood fuselage doublers now added engine area As option may want cut lightening holes lead-out side holes subsequent ly wrn concealed -in sheet balsa cowl piece Use awl indent mating ply wood/balsa surfaces better glue grip engine area Glue epoxy placing doubler onto balsa crutch weighting until epoxy has cured Repeat process other doubler Remove excess epoxy may ooze out onto airframe Dont attach cowl just yet make wing cutout start placing plan over fuselage carefully trace wing opening use T-pins keep plan moving step dressmakers pattern wheel trace covered airfoil shape Work carefully step takes bit time work easier sounds Drill 3/n-in holes inside front rear wing cutout area Using Dremel saw best results simply fol low traced outline remove area Go slowly sawing assure good wing-to-fuselage fit Sand fuselage assembly filling sanding seams required Don8t get round fuselage top bottom edges leaving frontal area rudder post flat Work very smooth surface apply finish Left Thetwo wing tips showing braces theyfirstappearwhen attached afterthey have shaped Ussa small razor plane sand ing block shape required smooth transition tothe wingtip Right instaii beiicrankas shown sheetthe wing bottom first July1986 67 Left Glass cloth applied wing center section wIth cyanoacrylate CyA leading edge sheeting cap-strips have also added landing gear strap screws pre-located Right Wheel panton left has just assembled readyto sanded smooth transitions rounded edges shown the right simple make add lot spice model Place engine model drill mounting holes through both plywood doublers Using blind nuts install heads lead-out-side doubler threads toward engine side Check fit engine satisfied use epoxy secure blind nuts bit petroleum jelly inside threads keep out epoxy epoxy has cured check engine fit time make sure everything lines up attached securely time correct mistakes Provide clearance inside sheet balsa cowl engine bottom blind nuts Remember remove material what will inside cowl Before attach cowl check blind nuts fill thread area petroleum jelly keep out epoxy Check plan top view sure cowl looks like should before gluing place Now can glue cowl epoxyand fuel-proof engine cutout area excess epoxy Trial-fit fuel tank establish mounting holes prior finishing model Look everything over round off -in balsa cowl satisfied set fuselage aside safe place Stabilizer/ElevatorAgain using dress makers pattern wheel transfer outlines -in medium balsa sheet Assemble two elevator halves 2-in spruce joiner epoxy glue assembly should flat -in joiner should match elevator thickness Add -in plywood control horn mount elevator assembly Wipe excess glue assembly pin plan making sure everything true flat Allow glue cure thoroughly before handling remove building board sand spruce joiner round exposed between elevator halves Add two forward stabilizer pieces see plan made scrap balsa main stabilizer piece Place stabilizer elevator assem bly flat building board respective positions sand unit will help assure uniform thick ness final assembly Sand both sides round edges except stabilizer rear edge Locate mark hinge line both stabilizer elevator used flat Mylar hinge material cut will Continued page 151 68 Model Aviation tail-wheel enclosure built up using thin CyA sanded its final shape business side model has plenty room tank engine detracting models overall classic appearance larger engine could used authos charming wife Joyce Ann holds model give idea Its actual size FF Scale/Warner Continued page 147 Easy said Frenchman infor mation typical ally accurate abso lutely useless accountant replied typi cal balloonists st charge vehicle cant control having no idea likely effect actions expect previously-uninvolved bystander understand predicament real problem Well Gang bit nonsense via Buoyant Flight LTA Society will have Persevere dont glue yourself model Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 63 latter under influence former publication such things com petitive activity would seem blokes trying give us colonies run money price however isnt tough 550 airmail 475 surface todays exchange rate amounts $836 $722 real money respectively books 8 x 12 inches 75 pages have soft covers can get check made out British funny-money bank Make said checks payable SMAE F/F Team Travel Fund send Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England oh bye bye have line.There also 1985 report similar nature articles Ian Kaynes Martin Gregorie Stafford Screen Mike Fantham Ron Pollard Prices 500 airmail 425 surface same source havent seen Ill wager its pretty good So Thats Farewell friends Remember treat successor well youve treated maybe better keep him snowed under photos sketches comments ideas general gas Just remember Im dead Id still love hear folksbut nay always have time answer Harry vturphy will continue next month ther month eternities come hes loing some time now Dont forget send mi photos news items etc too Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oakland CA 4619 Bill Hartill will Free Flight Du ation chair September Watch FF Old- Timers/Haught Continued page 64 easy Check proper CO location pro zeed hand gliding Trim gentle glide no stall built-in 200-ft glide 2ircle Remember towhook offset tow rudder will have compensate glide-turn rim wide circle ideal Flying Towline Glider requires two peo leone launch tow auncher merely holds model over head ith nose up slightly say 150 model s pulled launchers hand tow starts launcher must throw model tow-person moves forward wind watching model over shoul der regulating speed control climb flier should watch carefully signs erratic climb veering sideways Releasing tension line will usually release model dont afraid release towline things arent going well good tow should have model climbing angle around 400 tracking straight As model climbs overhead stop towing ease off line tension model should float off line glide its own Ive noticed few contests featuring Towline Glider events coming across desk lately Local interest helps Give Towline tryits fun event Happy chasing Phantom Flash Illinois Model Aero Club celebrating its 75th year postal contest Comet Phantom Flash ROG Flights must posted between April 1 September 1 1986 eligible No modifications design permitted except beefing up struc ture use desired propeller Plans rules can contacting Paul Hel man 1411 Judson Ave Evanston IL 60201 Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Gee Bee R-1/Nunes Continued page 68 three hinge locations per side Pre-cover hinge line used MonoKote Open hinge slots #11 hobby blade centered slot per hinge location Ap ply glue insert hinges Check ease movement satisfied drill small hole through balsa hinge end gluing small pieces round toothpick will afterward cut off sanded flush surface Remove small piece material aft stab slot Zona saw keep piece V/hen stab/elevator assembly dry slide stabilizer slot making sure square model per plan glue position Slide previouslyremoved small piece material back position glue Rudder Shape medium-hard 46 sheet balsa cut out lightening holes desired extra careful avoid break ing off lower rudder tail adds models overall appeal can apply thin CyA area stiffen tail Cut strips built-up sides best way accomplish cut strips bit oversize attach way rudder use thin CyA small triangle straightness dry taper form ers front back small razor plane sanding block formers have added shaped sand back rudder round Again careful around tail Sand rudder front edge allow rudder offset Strive good uniform contact between rudder rudder post satisfied glue fuselage letting dry thoroughly addition really adds special touch THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW SERIES 100 TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THPPRICE 1286/,77/,8 299 18678989 13677/,5379 14677/8479 67689 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020% INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILLNOTFATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCHPRICE 534149 634149 72833/,456179 8334568189 84566/7199 94566/z77/199 104566/,7209 106W8W209 106EW219 1146777/,7/,6229 115W229 116EW239 1167239 124W279 12SW279 1256279 1356349 1456459 IS58659 164/N969 16676969 July1986 151 NEWE-z FUEL ER Plug A Receptical approx 1/4 die 118 dard 5/32 ter Scale application Standale Aircraft offers EZ-Fueling Reasonable Price istic Appearance Installed Lightwight z hmount $250 plus $ 50 postage handling STANDALE AIRCRAFT CO 2648 Thornwood S W Wyoming MI 49509 PRODUCTS ma TUE flICPCDMIUfl IflflFLFN Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers * Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers * Specialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSS Wnkmanzhjp & PedOniaflC fuselage Wing Built two halves join halves center section Cut major components except cap strips prior beginning assembly After ribs cut out roughly block-sand ones alike stack achieve uniformity Locate drill lead-out holes ribs referring plan locations applied thin CyAto perime ter lead-out holes strengthening Cover plan wax paper pin flat building board will describe building left wing panel lead-out side first Position bottom trailing edge TE onto plan pin place Glue Ribs W-l through W-3 TE Glue in-sq balsa leading edge LE ribs making sure ribs aligned plan Add top spar glue place Position attach top TE leave unglued between W-3 W-4 Turn over wing panel glue bottom spar place Add glue W-4 its position between top bottom spars W-4 spar notches cut undersized allow tapering spar later Glue three tip pieces together form unit Place over plan assure mating edge W-3 precise Carefully fit tip place through W-4 LE W-3 Make sure W-4 properly positioned glue tip LE W-3 finally W-4 thick CyA used Glue TE between W-3 W-4 wing tip Taper top bottom spars between W-3 W-4flush edge W-4 Add 3/ sheet balsa wing tip braces Add -in plywood wing braces landing gear block lead-out side add bellcrank mounting parts bellcrank Yts music wire pushrod Nyrod tubing lead-out guides Construct right wing panel similar manner Use epoxy glue join panels together clamp position until glue has thoroughly cured Sand wing preparation sheeting Add bottom center-section sheeting top center-section sheeting making pushrod cutout proceed bottom LE sheeting top LE sheeting Add cap strips cutting size go top bottom ribs prefer wrap two-piece wings center section fiberglass cloth applied thin CyAand would suggest Sand everything smooth can attach wing fuselage now can wait until after have covered either case use favorite method attachment joint must strong use epoxy glue thick CyA Take time align wing squarely fuselage per plan Wheel pants comprised three pieces plywood former inside two balsa pieces outside built up wheel pants bit avoid total flat appear ance liked result First cut out -in plywood former piece cut thefrhl outline meat unit Cut 1/16 piece will glued outside upper half wheel pant Glue onto plywood former Cut out -in sheet balsa piece teardrop-shaped outside lower half Glue onto plywood former allow assembly dry Final-sand assembly round edges except top should match wing contour Sand intersection top bottom wheel pant skins fill required nice transition Construct other wheel pant similar manner taking care built right left two identical ones time form both landing gear struts per plan installing wheel pants much easier secure landing gear struts wheels As want locate mounting holes check fit prior covering model Ill provide few helpful hints Pre-locate landing gear clips wheel pants start screws plywood Run screws through clips wheel pants taking care file off cut protruding screw length Place model upside down within cradle Robart stand works fine support attaching wheel pants landing gear struts Use short-style screwdriver secure upper clip closest wing Rotate wheel pant required make task easier Attach lower clip similar manner both clips almost tightened place turn wheel pant parallel fuselage tighten final position Position screw place Gold berg 900 keeper per plan Place long leg wing spar short leg plywood side wheel pant will help keep pant rotating about strut After model finished youll want place drop thick CyA wheel pant screw prior final stallation Tail wheel enclosure Shape inner former section per two views plan Cut out wheel area being careful breakthe balsa piece Cut out 152 Model Aviation THE MODEL THAT WASNT J-3 startad life foam food trayl Now can make detailed scale models fly greet leftover food trays Sand $200 info peck J3 plan foam samples cutters wheels cowls motors etc plus dozens easy build plans patterns peanuts RIc FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662 St Croix Falls WI 54024 B Fueler splice line BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak$495 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit$395 / Ready Fly$795 Add $3 postage handling first J10% additional P0 Box 68132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 * SCALE DOCUMENTATION * 1 SCALE DRAWINGS MODEL PLANSI PHOTOSI BOOKSI EPLA-TnCH RNATIONAL AIRPLANE CATALOGHW aCER lot tttt48500 MCKENZIE $300VIDA OREGON 97 RISES SACSISES ICE SlOOP SRPPLIES 3 Avistlee Madder AtDGE CHINERY AN~LS INC Noa CaIogSILlS-se 3535ax aapal ax WV25525I or2OOpgoxadM uaa Mdo ullfro aaabufoodo aadquodio Ada two outer skins Ao sheet balsa er fuselage side view Glue outer skins inner former Bend tail vheel wire gear form Sand assembly shape following contours shown plan As front rear areas shape dont emove too much sides Drill /io-in-dia hole tail wheel lear check make sure tail vheel wire gear will fit correctly used iPerfect #61 -in balloon wheel inish choice finish fun ype model entirely up builder ised white Super MonoKote red Solar lim cockpit area simply Lone chrome MonoKote black vlonoKote cut narrow trim lines nd ironed place Though CAflEON FIBER Industricil Prics Carbon Fiber-Tape & Laminates Composite Materials Glass-Tapd & loth Send SASE saLes sheet AEROSPACE COMPOSJTE PRODUCTS 28 Crosawood Rd ington CT 06032 NEWSPACE S FUEL CONTAINER fltsletearBox 2x7SIOhighxP1/8 Tough Rigid Pslyetliyleee Includes Tubing pIes 8120 postage Fasteners Loch Tubing Ilireegli Cap 8orth Products PO Box 18419 leveland Heights OH 44118 trying anything real fancy ma terials provided simple effective relatively easy-to-apply finish easiest way duplicate scal lops numerals dice etc simply place plan over covering material cut out Use sharp #11 hobby knife blade metal straightedge job worked over backing scrap plywood working carefully able produce crisp-looking detail trim course can add much detail like form panel lines flying wires etc As wanted simple eyecatching model take flying circle liked just fine Flying Prior heading local flying circle check see everything attached securelyengine tank wheel pants etc Check also make sure lead-out lines pushrod function prop erly no binding Did double-check balance position model everything attached Youll want finalbalance model slight nose-down attitude no fuel tank Make sure model tracks straight true avoid coming takeoffs short safe double-check everything model piece home Youll glad did set Grab flight box best pal gal head favorite circle Select nice sun-filled day initial flights cause model sure looks nice against As watching model enjoying speed level flight couldnt help notice background blur thoughts turned toward appeal air plane racing during early Thirties imagined myself races what modeling about folks can enjoy aircraft days gone let imaginations provide excitement truly hope enjoy constructing flying Gee Bee R-l profile Control Line model much did Take care fly safely tell someone new about model aircraft building flying Bill Materials Five 36 balsa sticks fuselage crutch wing Two 4 x x 5 plywood engine bearers Three Ytt x 4 x 36 balsa sticks cap strips 4 x x 2 spruce joiner elevator Two 4/o landing gear block w/-in groove Three /io x 3 x 36 balsa sheet rudder wing sheeting Two4 x 4 x 36 balsa sheet fuselage exterior x 36 balsa sheet fuselage crutch wheel pants x 7 balsa sheet cowl x 12 plywood sheet cowl dou July1986 153 bright blue sky model behaves well quite responsive control input take easy first couple laps Sure looks nice executing wingover showing off red white colors blers wheel pants etc Vs x 3 x 36 balsa sheet stabilizer elevator wing tips 3A2 x 12 x 12 plywood sheet W-1 ribs Two Y32 x 3 x 36 balsa sheet ribs Two Vs-in-dia music wire 10 long landing gear struts 4e dia music wire 18 long pushrod tail wheel gear -in tail wheel Two 2-in main wheels Four landing gear strapsflat Two Carl Goldberg 900 keepers w/screws nylon control horn 2-in belicrank Two Nyrod inner tubing 2-in long lead-out guides Sullivan control line lead-outs per engine size fuel tank mounting hardware engine blind nut mounting hardware prop Four Vs-in wheel retainers two per wheel Fuel tubing Control line handle w/cables Glue assorted types per text Covering finishing materials Fiberglass cloth wing center section Fuel battery etc responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation difficult judge detect OK generic suggestions out way Lets get down specifics Im going assume know understand maneu ver descriptions rule book com ments will based assumption hint get out rule book reference did wrote expert has embarrassed himself quoting rules simply dont exist Dont make mistake giving Take off short shrift possible 40 points some competition going putting up big numbers. youd better match recommend launching directly front judges accomplishes several things actual point liftoff will difficult establish since theyll looking down rear view ship wont able see lift-off Also since judges position themselves upwind liftoff will down wind will thus have less tendency balloon climb too quickly Lastly youve planned climb just right lap launch level flight altitude youll able give little blip Down elevator just pass emphasize comple tion climb start level flight Concentrate two laps level flight determine whether engine run acceptable after two level laps give signal hand held high full lap un til judges signal back No signal no offi cial flight wind blowing hard merely getting air concern launch directly wind neutral elevator air plane will airborne almost immediately plan try make climb gradual salvage best score possible Downwind crosswind launches high winds replete hazards. weathercocking flip-overs etc risks arent balanced chance significantly better score rule book allows warm up period immediately after Takeoff Level Flight Forget looks bush-league aint learned pattern yet aint gonna between Takeoff Wingover Wingover toughest maneuvers well yet well must because sets tone whole flight major difficulty arises lack reference pass overhead suggest using body refer ence Just before entering Wingover turn body shoulders feet directly upwind downwind Fly directly overhead starting upwind foot downwind foot make positive inverted pullout four six feet miss Easiest Hinge Ins tall Now available scale size PRO HINGE use cyanoacrylate adhesives No pinning messy epoxyInstant glues neededSpecial Paper No special hinge slotter needed No alignment necessary tic Special Paper / RADIO SOUTH Inc 43 West Nine Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32414 904 478-6745 I A RACE NnRrI4FAT ARFA L V At Farmington CT Q-500 FAI June 8 1986 Information Contact C D Dwight Aube 617 384-7178 NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 154 Model Aviation CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 69 RC $249/pkg 18 Scale $449/pkg 24
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 65, 66, 67, 68, 151, 152, 153, 154
NO OCR TEXT DO YOU GET bit excited watch ing Gee Bee model discussing flashy eye-catching red-and-white color scheme During early modeling years first saw pictures aircraft immediately intrigued its formid able shape color appeal Ive got build some day thought myself kit Control Line projects built interest also turned toward RC Franidy did want construct bumblebee-like body during earlier years Some day thought ol building techniques honed.. Lo behold rereading issue Model Aviation February 1983 eyes fell upon super two-page photo Henry Haf&es Gee Bee R-1 Super Sportster could help notice possibility satisfring long lost desire construct profile-fuselage Gee Bee R-1 model 19-35 engine range article plan result idea model fun build looks great both ground air building tech niques enhanced bit Gee Bees utilization center crutch within profile body allows lighter airframe maintaining required strength design integrity construction experience advanced one-piece profile CL mod el yet well within building capa bility modelers use builtup wing lead-out side cowl projection rounded fuselage edges built-up rudder non-flat wheel pants full tail wheel en closure snappy-looking finish contribute flying enjoyment face model go round round little package provides lot fun both show go Construction Study plan become familiar various parts con struction techniques Refer text photos additional information might want put together kit parts first did before commence sembly careful using plan will used during finishing pro cedure Keep model light Remove ex cess weight sanding well espe cially fuselage wing used both thick thin types cyanoacrylate CyA glue during construction except noted text Wipe excess glue model build Work flat surface take time Fuselage -in thick made solid -in sheet stock keep overall weight down provide strength needed involves use -in fuselage inner crutch covered in-wide sheet balsa Cut out -in crutch perimeter pieces per plan cut out wing opening time Follow diamond-shaped plan notation achieve actual frontal crutch piece outlines framing engine bearer area crutch modifr engine bearer Y16-in dimension needed suit particular choice engine Make dimension larger smaller required time Trial-fit everything placing parts wax-paper-covered plan satisfied glue pin pieces place Use thick CyA glue balsa-to-balsa joints epoxy joining plywood engine bearers balsa Poke holes mating ends parts add rivet-like bonding effect crutch assembly As inner crutch actually framework model sure pieces fit together gaps Add -in-sq balsa inner pieces balsa crutch Cut parts time install strive very tight fits no gaps Add -in tinstock gussets shown Use CyA glue adding parts outward crutch perimeter Left inner primary crutch pieces assembled glued over wax-paper-covered plan Ensures tight fit between parts use plenty pins assembly forms basic shape models backbone Right Fuselage exterIor sheeting after being sanded rounded shape stab wing slots both completely cut out Built-up strips added rudder effect Left Completed rudderwith strips attached sanded shape Stab elevatorare fiat-sanded togetherfor uniform thickness hinge line pre-covered hinges installed toothpicked forsecurity Round off spruce jolnerbetween elevator haives Right Tall parts giued fuselage Note use RC-type adjustable clevis attached control horn 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 184 I/B SI-WET BALSAIrnmlWING PLAN VIEW 3/32 SHEET BALSAWAS TIP PBRTS LIEMANO SSEI/IA S-WET BALSA LEASIBA ESBE SIEETWIA WHAS TIP WI-ACES -U I3/803/4~TAP B BOTTOM 1/0 SO BALSA LEOCIIIS ESHELO ALSEBLG TRAP MAKE FROM SCRAP PLACE BA TAP N BOTTOM BE *815 TIPI 4W-IA-W-2IA-IA-IIA-IIA-I IA-I1WI LEAPS-ITCAROB nt1I/ASS28 PLT LIBES5154151BALWRAS NI-BEE IA-S IMWR NYRBA TOMBSTO WA LEADS-IT SI-AlESBOTTOM IA-I CENTER/MAW WRIB 810NOTE1/IA MWFIBERSLASS CLOTR BI/IA SHEET BALSA TRAILAW ESBE SAWETRIA B S RESS 3/32 PLYTAP S-EETFI-S NOT BAA/SN TI-iS ThIS CSA2IOALRYLATE APIS CENTER BEETIBA TAP N BOTTOM TSP EBA ELANTS BA NOT OMT 2 BESS 3/32 B-WET BALSB- MARS WAW RU ___________B BESS 3/32 S-WET BALSA BEBEECT ~~I-ORESS 3/32 SHEET BALSAAWE P5154105ALLE LW WEOSTARIAH S BE FBSELAAE 4 02 C/ITT MAO SOEI I/4S-EETBALSA___RSAOERJCK _____ -FABELASEEOTERIBA I-iSTAB 1/8 SHEET BALSA -BEFSET 23 ENSINTOWN ________5/B 7 BESREESAIN ASE IAVTII- MATL B CS-IAL BA LEAAS-JT SISE CRLFFUSELAGE VIEW INST SI-OWN BA FLIBELABE SAlE AIEWI HELLEAR AS BESS TO PROARLIA ES-OWE CLEAWANCE ELELPROBE WOO EPOOT1/4 S-BET BALSBD I/B PLT SCEBLER -TI-BACRIAL BOTO SlAPS EPSAT INI/O S-WET BALSAI/B S-WET BALSA PLACEBOTR SS REF -I/B PLO C I-OWN BEEBIT S-RACE /1558 BEE NOTT I/IA SHEET BALSA RIWEER FBARERSI OW-BE I-AAALSA ISISAPE TO FIT I ENOIW SOC N TO 35 I2 HERRB4E PLO SOWIR MATERIAL TO I/IA SHEETI/B MISC WIRE IIIFIT EIW WASTALLATEBS BAFBAE rATTACI-UIA LEABS-JT SEW COWL LAMBUR BEAR PATTEUS S ASE CA/IL OCLOBEBS BA NEEPER FAP IS BES-AlI-OlWI-EEL RA/ATS BETABER MEARIT LCBW LES TO BOTTOM AWE olIThA S-EEC BALSA CALLS-JTS ARE LISIT POST IS BACK--- I-I-I-11111 AR-EEL BETAPERSTO NESEM SRAEE MATERIAL I/IA121154 lEE BOTE 33/N S-A TALIAR-EELTO SOITS ABE LOCK NOTS BA LOCIRIABS-WRS SHEETBA EAWBE IIE3BLLBTIC1 BALSA 6 WLB LOIIT SO/WI WELL AM BA EAST IAPEN LIAPIA EPOOTIARE ESCE FSRRWR5TP5 j7-/3 PLT 5I- BECKBOTH SEES IA U/SC WRIE - -EEL PASTS FOSRIARFUSELAGE SIDE VIEW -WLS BA BEE RI I/IACMFROM SCRAP I/O S-WET BALSA I/O BAE BECK S-WET BALSABALL TI-ASS-WET BALSA 4,BQMR WEB RARLE 5-SWARRO BRARONRAR ISTEBBA CROTCR SATLINE 2-3/A SIA WHEELSTAILUREEL PANTBZAIIWELLSLARBI B ENS VIEW REAPW/ I/B NI-IA MAIS L S completed sand inner crutch smooth both sides Remove high spots in outer balsa skin covering will lay flat glued place used Ambroid cement attaching outer skins crutch allows glue joints sanded smooth avoids hard glue line common using CyA will need two pieces 4in-wide sheet stock per side small scrap piece per side skin fuselage will produce just long small seam per side -in plywood fuselage doublers now added engine area As option may want cut lightening holes lead-out side holes subsequent ly wrn concealed -in sheet balsa cowl piece Use awl indent mating ply wood/balsa surfaces better glue grip engine area Glue epoxy placing doubler onto balsa crutch weighting until epoxy has cured Repeat process other doubler Remove excess epoxy may ooze out onto airframe Dont attach cowl just yet make wing cutout start placing plan over fuselage carefully trace wing opening use T-pins keep plan moving step dressmakers pattern wheel trace covered airfoil shape Work carefully step takes bit time work easier sounds Drill 3/n-in holes inside front rear wing cutout area Using Dremel saw best results simply fol low traced outline remove area Go slowly sawing assure good wing-to-fuselage fit Sand fuselage assembly filling sanding seams required Don8t get round fuselage top bottom edges leaving frontal area rudder post flat Work very smooth surface apply finish Left Thetwo wing tips showing braces theyfirstappearwhen attached afterthey have shaped Ussa small razor plane sand ing block shape required smooth transition tothe wingtip Right instaii beiicrankas shown sheetthe wing bottom first July1986 67 Left Glass cloth applied wing center section wIth cyanoacrylate CyA leading edge sheeting cap-strips have also added landing gear strap screws pre-located Right Wheel panton left has just assembled readyto sanded smooth transitions rounded edges shown the right simple make add lot spice model Place engine model drill mounting holes through both plywood doublers Using blind nuts install heads lead-out-side doubler threads toward engine side Check fit engine satisfied use epoxy secure blind nuts bit petroleum jelly inside threads keep out epoxy epoxy has cured check engine fit time make sure everything lines up attached securely time correct mistakes Provide clearance inside sheet balsa cowl engine bottom blind nuts Remember remove material what will inside cowl Before attach cowl check blind nuts fill thread area petroleum jelly keep out epoxy Check plan top view sure cowl looks like should before gluing place Now can glue cowl epoxyand fuel-proof engine cutout area excess epoxy Trial-fit fuel tank establish mounting holes prior finishing model Look everything over round off -in balsa cowl satisfied set fuselage aside safe place Stabilizer/ElevatorAgain using dress makers pattern wheel transfer outlines -in medium balsa sheet Assemble two elevator halves 2-in spruce joiner epoxy glue assembly should flat -in joiner should match elevator thickness Add -in plywood control horn mount elevator assembly Wipe excess glue assembly pin plan making sure everything true flat Allow glue cure thoroughly before handling remove building board sand spruce joiner round exposed between elevator halves Add two forward stabilizer pieces see plan made scrap balsa main stabilizer piece Place stabilizer elevator assem bly flat building board respective positions sand unit will help assure uniform thick ness final assembly Sand both sides round edges except stabilizer rear edge Locate mark hinge line both stabilizer elevator used flat Mylar hinge material cut will Continued page 151 68 Model Aviation tail-wheel enclosure built up using thin CyA sanded its final shape business side model has plenty room tank engine detracting models overall classic appearance larger engine could used authos charming wife Joyce Ann holds model give idea Its actual size FF Scale/Warner Continued page 147 Easy said Frenchman infor mation typical ally accurate abso lutely useless accountant replied typi cal balloonists st charge vehicle cant control having no idea likely effect actions expect previously-uninvolved bystander understand predicament real problem Well Gang bit nonsense via Buoyant Flight LTA Society will have Persevere dont glue yourself model Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 63 latter under influence former publication such things com petitive activity would seem blokes trying give us colonies run money price however isnt tough 550 airmail 475 surface todays exchange rate amounts $836 $722 real money respectively books 8 x 12 inches 75 pages have soft covers can get check made out British funny-money bank Make said checks payable SMAE F/F Team Travel Fund send Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England oh bye bye have line.There also 1985 report similar nature articles Ian Kaynes Martin Gregorie Stafford Screen Mike Fantham Ron Pollard Prices 500 airmail 425 surface same source havent seen Ill wager its pretty good So Thats Farewell friends Remember treat successor well youve treated maybe better keep him snowed under photos sketches comments ideas general gas Just remember Im dead Id still love hear folksbut nay always have time answer Harry vturphy will continue next month ther month eternities come hes loing some time now Dont forget send mi photos news items etc too Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oakland CA 4619 Bill Hartill will Free Flight Du ation chair September Watch FF Old- Timers/Haught Continued page 64 easy Check proper CO location pro zeed hand gliding Trim gentle glide no stall built-in 200-ft glide 2ircle Remember towhook offset tow rudder will have compensate glide-turn rim wide circle ideal Flying Towline Glider requires two peo leone launch tow auncher merely holds model over head ith nose up slightly say 150 model s pulled launchers hand tow starts launcher must throw model tow-person moves forward wind watching model over shoul der regulating speed control climb flier should watch carefully signs erratic climb veering sideways Releasing tension line will usually release model dont afraid release towline things arent going well good tow should have model climbing angle around 400 tracking straight As model climbs overhead stop towing ease off line tension model should float off line glide its own Ive noticed few contests featuring Towline Glider events coming across desk lately Local interest helps Give Towline tryits fun event Happy chasing Phantom Flash Illinois Model Aero Club celebrating its 75th year postal contest Comet Phantom Flash ROG Flights must posted between April 1 September 1 1986 eligible No modifications design permitted except beefing up struc ture use desired propeller Plans rules can contacting Paul Hel man 1411 Judson Ave Evanston IL 60201 Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Gee Bee R-1/Nunes Continued page 68 three hinge locations per side Pre-cover hinge line used MonoKote Open hinge slots #11 hobby blade centered slot per hinge location Ap ply glue insert hinges Check ease movement satisfied drill small hole through balsa hinge end gluing small pieces round toothpick will afterward cut off sanded flush surface Remove small piece material aft stab slot Zona saw keep piece V/hen stab/elevator assembly dry slide stabilizer slot making sure square model per plan glue position Slide previouslyremoved small piece material back position glue Rudder Shape medium-hard 46 sheet balsa cut out lightening holes desired extra careful avoid break ing off lower rudder tail adds models overall appeal can apply thin CyA area stiffen tail Cut strips built-up sides best way accomplish cut strips bit oversize attach way rudder use thin CyA small triangle straightness dry taper form ers front back small razor plane sanding block formers have added shaped sand back rudder round Again careful around tail Sand rudder front edge allow rudder offset Strive good uniform contact between rudder rudder post satisfied glue fuselage letting dry thoroughly addition really adds special touch THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW SERIES 100 TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THPPRICE 1286/,77/,8 299 18678989 13677/,5379 14677/8479 67689 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020% INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILLNOTFATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCHPRICE 534149 634149 72833/,456179 8334568189 84566/7199 94566/z77/199 104566/,7209 106W8W209 106EW219 1146777/,7/,6229 115W229 116EW239 1167239 124W279 12SW279 1256279 1356349 1456459 IS58659 164/N969 16676969 July1986 151 NEWE-z FUEL ER Plug A Receptical approx 1/4 die 118 dard 5/32 ter Scale application Standale Aircraft offers EZ-Fueling Reasonable Price istic Appearance Installed Lightwight z hmount $250 plus $ 50 postage handling STANDALE AIRCRAFT CO 2648 Thornwood S W Wyoming MI 49509 PRODUCTS ma TUE flICPCDMIUfl IflflFLFN Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers * Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers * Specialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSS Wnkmanzhjp & PedOniaflC fuselage Wing Built two halves join halves center section Cut major components except cap strips prior beginning assembly After ribs cut out roughly block-sand ones alike stack achieve uniformity Locate drill lead-out holes ribs referring plan locations applied thin CyAto perime ter lead-out holes strengthening Cover plan wax paper pin flat building board will describe building left wing panel lead-out side first Position bottom trailing edge TE onto plan pin place Glue Ribs W-l through W-3 TE Glue in-sq balsa leading edge LE ribs making sure ribs aligned plan Add top spar glue place Position attach top TE leave unglued between W-3 W-4 Turn over wing panel glue bottom spar place Add glue W-4 its position between top bottom spars W-4 spar notches cut undersized allow tapering spar later Glue three tip pieces together form unit Place over plan assure mating edge W-3 precise Carefully fit tip place through W-4 LE W-3 Make sure W-4 properly positioned glue tip LE W-3 finally W-4 thick CyA used Glue TE between W-3 W-4 wing tip Taper top bottom spars between W-3 W-4flush edge W-4 Add 3/ sheet balsa wing tip braces Add -in plywood wing braces landing gear block lead-out side add bellcrank mounting parts bellcrank Yts music wire pushrod Nyrod tubing lead-out guides Construct right wing panel similar manner Use epoxy glue join panels together clamp position until glue has thoroughly cured Sand wing preparation sheeting Add bottom center-section sheeting top center-section sheeting making pushrod cutout proceed bottom LE sheeting top LE sheeting Add cap strips cutting size go top bottom ribs prefer wrap two-piece wings center section fiberglass cloth applied thin CyAand would suggest Sand everything smooth can attach wing fuselage now can wait until after have covered either case use favorite method attachment joint must strong use epoxy glue thick CyA Take time align wing squarely fuselage per plan Wheel pants comprised three pieces plywood former inside two balsa pieces outside built up wheel pants bit avoid total flat appear ance liked result First cut out -in plywood former piece cut thefrhl outline meat unit Cut 1/16 piece will glued outside upper half wheel pant Glue onto plywood former Cut out -in sheet balsa piece teardrop-shaped outside lower half Glue onto plywood former allow assembly dry Final-sand assembly round edges except top should match wing contour Sand intersection top bottom wheel pant skins fill required nice transition Construct other wheel pant similar manner taking care built right left two identical ones time form both landing gear struts per plan installing wheel pants much easier secure landing gear struts wheels As want locate mounting holes check fit prior covering model Ill provide few helpful hints Pre-locate landing gear clips wheel pants start screws plywood Run screws through clips wheel pants taking care file off cut protruding screw length Place model upside down within cradle Robart stand works fine support attaching wheel pants landing gear struts Use short-style screwdriver secure upper clip closest wing Rotate wheel pant required make task easier Attach lower clip similar manner both clips almost tightened place turn wheel pant parallel fuselage tighten final position Position screw place Gold berg 900 keeper per plan Place long leg wing spar short leg plywood side wheel pant will help keep pant rotating about strut After model finished youll want place drop thick CyA wheel pant screw prior final stallation Tail wheel enclosure Shape inner former section per two views plan Cut out wheel area being careful breakthe balsa piece Cut out 152 Model Aviation THE MODEL THAT WASNT J-3 startad life foam food trayl Now can make detailed scale models fly greet leftover food trays Sand $200 info peck J3 plan foam samples cutters wheels cowls motors etc plus dozens easy build plans patterns peanuts RIc FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662 St Croix Falls WI 54024 B Fueler splice line BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak$495 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit$395 / Ready Fly$795 Add $3 postage handling first J10% additional P0 Box 68132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 * SCALE DOCUMENTATION * 1 SCALE DRAWINGS MODEL PLANSI PHOTOSI BOOKSI EPLA-TnCH RNATIONAL AIRPLANE CATALOGHW aCER lot tttt48500 MCKENZIE $300VIDA OREGON 97 RISES SACSISES ICE SlOOP SRPPLIES 3 Avistlee Madder AtDGE CHINERY AN~LS INC Noa CaIogSILlS-se 3535ax aapal ax WV25525I or2OOpgoxadM uaa Mdo ullfro aaabufoodo aadquodio Ada two outer skins Ao sheet balsa er fuselage side view Glue outer skins inner former Bend tail vheel wire gear form Sand assembly shape following contours shown plan As front rear areas shape dont emove too much sides Drill /io-in-dia hole tail wheel lear check make sure tail vheel wire gear will fit correctly used iPerfect #61 -in balloon wheel inish choice finish fun ype model entirely up builder ised white Super MonoKote red Solar lim cockpit area simply Lone chrome MonoKote black vlonoKote cut narrow trim lines nd ironed place Though CAflEON FIBER Industricil Prics Carbon Fiber-Tape & Laminates Composite Materials Glass-Tapd & loth Send SASE saLes sheet AEROSPACE COMPOSJTE PRODUCTS 28 Crosawood Rd ington CT 06032 NEWSPACE S FUEL CONTAINER fltsletearBox 2x7SIOhighxP1/8 Tough Rigid Pslyetliyleee Includes Tubing pIes 8120 postage Fasteners Loch Tubing Ilireegli Cap 8orth Products PO Box 18419 leveland Heights OH 44118 trying anything real fancy ma terials provided simple effective relatively easy-to-apply finish easiest way duplicate scal lops numerals dice etc simply place plan over covering material cut out Use sharp #11 hobby knife blade metal straightedge job worked over backing scrap plywood working carefully able produce crisp-looking detail trim course can add much detail like form panel lines flying wires etc As wanted simple eyecatching model take flying circle liked just fine Flying Prior heading local flying circle check see everything attached securelyengine tank wheel pants etc Check also make sure lead-out lines pushrod function prop erly no binding Did double-check balance position model everything attached Youll want finalbalance model slight nose-down attitude no fuel tank Make sure model tracks straight true avoid coming takeoffs short safe double-check everything model piece home Youll glad did set Grab flight box best pal gal head favorite circle Select nice sun-filled day initial flights cause model sure looks nice against As watching model enjoying speed level flight couldnt help notice background blur thoughts turned toward appeal air plane racing during early Thirties imagined myself races what modeling about folks can enjoy aircraft days gone let imaginations provide excitement truly hope enjoy constructing flying Gee Bee R-l profile Control Line model much did Take care fly safely tell someone new about model aircraft building flying Bill Materials Five 36 balsa sticks fuselage crutch wing Two 4 x x 5 plywood engine bearers Three Ytt x 4 x 36 balsa sticks cap strips 4 x x 2 spruce joiner elevator Two 4/o landing gear block w/-in groove Three /io x 3 x 36 balsa sheet rudder wing sheeting Two4 x 4 x 36 balsa sheet fuselage exterior x 36 balsa sheet fuselage crutch wheel pants x 7 balsa sheet cowl x 12 plywood sheet cowl dou July1986 153 bright blue sky model behaves well quite responsive control input take easy first couple laps Sure looks nice executing wingover showing off red white colors blers wheel pants etc Vs x 3 x 36 balsa sheet stabilizer elevator wing tips 3A2 x 12 x 12 plywood sheet W-1 ribs Two Y32 x 3 x 36 balsa sheet ribs Two Vs-in-dia music wire 10 long landing gear struts 4e dia music wire 18 long pushrod tail wheel gear -in tail wheel Two 2-in main wheels Four landing gear strapsflat Two Carl Goldberg 900 keepers w/screws nylon control horn 2-in belicrank Two Nyrod inner tubing 2-in long lead-out guides Sullivan control line lead-outs per engine size fuel tank mounting hardware engine blind nut mounting hardware prop Four Vs-in wheel retainers two per wheel Fuel tubing Control line handle w/cables Glue assorted types per text Covering finishing materials Fiberglass cloth wing center section Fuel battery etc responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation difficult judge detect OK generic suggestions out way Lets get down specifics Im going assume know understand maneu ver descriptions rule book com ments will based assumption hint get out rule book reference did wrote expert has embarrassed himself quoting rules simply dont exist Dont make mistake giving Take off short shrift possible 40 points some competition going putting up big numbers. youd better match recommend launching directly front judges accomplishes several things actual point liftoff will difficult establish since theyll looking down rear view ship wont able see lift-off Also since judges position themselves upwind liftoff will down wind will thus have less tendency balloon climb too quickly Lastly youve planned climb just right lap launch level flight altitude youll able give little blip Down elevator just pass emphasize comple tion climb start level flight Concentrate two laps level flight determine whether engine run acceptable after two level laps give signal hand held high full lap un til judges signal back No signal no offi cial flight wind blowing hard merely getting air concern launch directly wind neutral elevator air plane will airborne almost immediately plan try make climb gradual salvage best score possible Downwind crosswind launches high winds replete hazards. weathercocking flip-overs etc risks arent balanced chance significantly better score rule book allows warm up period immediately after Takeoff Level Flight Forget looks bush-league aint learned pattern yet aint gonna between Takeoff Wingover Wingover toughest maneuvers well yet well must because sets tone whole flight major difficulty arises lack reference pass overhead suggest using body refer ence Just before entering Wingover turn body shoulders feet directly upwind downwind Fly directly overhead starting upwind foot downwind foot make positive inverted pullout four six feet miss Easiest Hinge Ins tall Now available scale size PRO HINGE use cyanoacrylate adhesives No pinning messy epoxyInstant glues neededSpecial Paper No special hinge slotter needed No alignment necessary tic Special Paper / RADIO SOUTH Inc 43 West Nine Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32414 904 478-6745 I A RACE NnRrI4FAT ARFA L V At Farmington CT Q-500 FAI June 8 1986 Information Contact C D Dwight Aube 617 384-7178 NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 154 Model Aviation CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 69 RC $249/pkg 18 Scale $449/pkg 24
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/07
Page Numbers: 65, 66, 67, 68, 151, 152, 153, 154
NO OCR TEXT DO YOU GET bit excited watch ing Gee Bee model discussing flashy eye-catching red-and-white color scheme During early modeling years first saw pictures aircraft immediately intrigued its formid able shape color appeal Ive got build some day thought myself kit Control Line projects built interest also turned toward RC Franidy did want construct bumblebee-like body during earlier years Some day thought ol building techniques honed.. Lo behold rereading issue Model Aviation February 1983 eyes fell upon super two-page photo Henry Haf&es Gee Bee R-1 Super Sportster could help notice possibility satisfring long lost desire construct profile-fuselage Gee Bee R-1 model 19-35 engine range article plan result idea model fun build looks great both ground air building tech niques enhanced bit Gee Bees utilization center crutch within profile body allows lighter airframe maintaining required strength design integrity construction experience advanced one-piece profile CL mod el yet well within building capa bility modelers use builtup wing lead-out side cowl projection rounded fuselage edges built-up rudder non-flat wheel pants full tail wheel en closure snappy-looking finish contribute flying enjoyment face model go round round little package provides lot fun both show go Construction Study plan become familiar various parts con struction techniques Refer text photos additional information might want put together kit parts first did before commence sembly careful using plan will used during finishing pro cedure Keep model light Remove ex cess weight sanding well espe cially fuselage wing used both thick thin types cyanoacrylate CyA glue during construction except noted text Wipe excess glue model build Work flat surface take time Fuselage -in thick made solid -in sheet stock keep overall weight down provide strength needed involves use -in fuselage inner crutch covered in-wide sheet balsa Cut out -in crutch perimeter pieces per plan cut out wing opening time Follow diamond-shaped plan notation achieve actual frontal crutch piece outlines framing engine bearer area crutch modifr engine bearer Y16-in dimension needed suit particular choice engine Make dimension larger smaller required time Trial-fit everything placing parts wax-paper-covered plan satisfied glue pin pieces place Use thick CyA glue balsa-to-balsa joints epoxy joining plywood engine bearers balsa Poke holes mating ends parts add rivet-like bonding effect crutch assembly As inner crutch actually framework model sure pieces fit together gaps Add -in-sq balsa inner pieces balsa crutch Cut parts time install strive very tight fits no gaps Add -in tinstock gussets shown Use CyA glue adding parts outward crutch perimeter Left inner primary crutch pieces assembled glued over wax-paper-covered plan Ensures tight fit between parts use plenty pins assembly forms basic shape models backbone Right Fuselage exterIor sheeting after being sanded rounded shape stab wing slots both completely cut out Built-up strips added rudder effect Left Completed rudderwith strips attached sanded shape Stab elevatorare fiat-sanded togetherfor uniform thickness hinge line pre-covered hinges installed toothpicked forsecurity Round off spruce jolnerbetween elevator haives Right Tall parts giued fuselage Note use RC-type adjustable clevis attached control horn 66 Model Aviation Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 184 I/B SI-WET BALSAIrnmlWING PLAN VIEW 3/32 SHEET BALSAWAS TIP PBRTS LIEMANO SSEI/IA S-WET BALSA LEASIBA ESBE SIEETWIA WHAS TIP WI-ACES -U I3/803/4~TAP B BOTTOM 1/0 SO BALSA LEOCIIIS ESHELO ALSEBLG TRAP MAKE FROM SCRAP PLACE BA TAP N BOTTOM BE *815 TIPI 4W-IA-W-2IA-IA-IIA-IIA-I IA-I1WI LEAPS-ITCAROB nt1I/ASS28 PLT LIBES5154151BALWRAS NI-BEE IA-S IMWR NYRBA TOMBSTO WA LEADS-IT SI-AlESBOTTOM IA-I CENTER/MAW WRIB 810NOTE1/IA MWFIBERSLASS CLOTR BI/IA SHEET BALSA TRAILAW ESBE SAWETRIA B S RESS 3/32 PLYTAP S-EETFI-S NOT BAA/SN TI-iS ThIS CSA2IOALRYLATE APIS CENTER BEETIBA TAP N BOTTOM TSP EBA ELANTS BA NOT OMT 2 BESS 3/32 B-WET BALSB- MARS WAW RU ___________B BESS 3/32 S-WET BALSA BEBEECT ~~I-ORESS 3/32 SHEET BALSAAWE P5154105ALLE LW WEOSTARIAH S BE FBSELAAE 4 02 C/ITT MAO SOEI I/4S-EETBALSA___RSAOERJCK _____ -FABELASEEOTERIBA I-iSTAB 1/8 SHEET BALSA -BEFSET 23 ENSINTOWN ________5/B 7 BESREESAIN ASE IAVTII- MATL B CS-IAL BA LEAAS-JT SISE CRLFFUSELAGE VIEW INST SI-OWN BA FLIBELABE SAlE AIEWI HELLEAR AS BESS TO PROARLIA ES-OWE CLEAWANCE ELELPROBE WOO EPOOT1/4 S-BET BALSBD I/B PLT SCEBLER -TI-BACRIAL BOTO SlAPS EPSAT INI/O S-WET BALSAI/B S-WET BALSA PLACEBOTR SS REF -I/B PLO C I-OWN BEEBIT S-RACE /1558 BEE NOTT I/IA SHEET BALSA RIWEER FBARERSI OW-BE I-AAALSA ISISAPE TO FIT I ENOIW SOC N TO 35 I2 HERRB4E PLO SOWIR MATERIAL TO I/IA SHEETI/B MISC WIRE IIIFIT EIW WASTALLATEBS BAFBAE rATTACI-UIA LEABS-JT SEW COWL LAMBUR BEAR PATTEUS S ASE CA/IL OCLOBEBS BA NEEPER FAP IS BES-AlI-OlWI-EEL RA/ATS BETABER MEARIT LCBW LES TO BOTTOM AWE olIThA S-EEC BALSA CALLS-JTS ARE LISIT POST IS BACK--- I-I-I-11111 AR-EEL BETAPERSTO NESEM SRAEE MATERIAL I/IA121154 lEE BOTE 33/N S-A TALIAR-EELTO SOITS ABE LOCK NOTS BA LOCIRIABS-WRS SHEETBA EAWBE IIE3BLLBTIC1 BALSA 6 WLB LOIIT SO/WI WELL AM BA EAST IAPEN LIAPIA EPOOTIARE ESCE FSRRWR5TP5 j7-/3 PLT 5I- BECKBOTH SEES IA U/SC WRIE - -EEL PASTS FOSRIARFUSELAGE SIDE VIEW -WLS BA BEE RI I/IACMFROM SCRAP I/O S-WET BALSA I/O BAE BECK S-WET BALSABALL TI-ASS-WET BALSA 4,BQMR WEB RARLE 5-SWARRO BRARONRAR ISTEBBA CROTCR SATLINE 2-3/A SIA WHEELSTAILUREEL PANTBZAIIWELLSLARBI B ENS VIEW REAPW/ I/B NI-IA MAIS L S completed sand inner crutch smooth both sides Remove high spots in outer balsa skin covering will lay flat glued place used Ambroid cement attaching outer skins crutch allows glue joints sanded smooth avoids hard glue line common using CyA will need two pieces 4in-wide sheet stock per side small scrap piece per side skin fuselage will produce just long small seam per side -in plywood fuselage doublers now added engine area As option may want cut lightening holes lead-out side holes subsequent ly wrn concealed -in sheet balsa cowl piece Use awl indent mating ply wood/balsa surfaces better glue grip engine area Glue epoxy placing doubler onto balsa crutch weighting until epoxy has cured Repeat process other doubler Remove excess epoxy may ooze out onto airframe Dont attach cowl just yet make wing cutout start placing plan over fuselage carefully trace wing opening use T-pins keep plan moving step dressmakers pattern wheel trace covered airfoil shape Work carefully step takes bit time work easier sounds Drill 3/n-in holes inside front rear wing cutout area Using Dremel saw best results simply fol low traced outline remove area Go slowly sawing assure good wing-to-fuselage fit Sand fuselage assembly filling sanding seams required Don8t get round fuselage top bottom edges leaving frontal area rudder post flat Work very smooth surface apply finish Left Thetwo wing tips showing braces theyfirstappearwhen attached afterthey have shaped Ussa small razor plane sand ing block shape required smooth transition tothe wingtip Right instaii beiicrankas shown sheetthe wing bottom first July1986 67 Left Glass cloth applied wing center section wIth cyanoacrylate CyA leading edge sheeting cap-strips have also added landing gear strap screws pre-located Right Wheel panton left has just assembled readyto sanded smooth transitions rounded edges shown the right simple make add lot spice model Place engine model drill mounting holes through both plywood doublers Using blind nuts install heads lead-out-side doubler threads toward engine side Check fit engine satisfied use epoxy secure blind nuts bit petroleum jelly inside threads keep out epoxy epoxy has cured check engine fit time make sure everything lines up attached securely time correct mistakes Provide clearance inside sheet balsa cowl engine bottom blind nuts Remember remove material what will inside cowl Before attach cowl check blind nuts fill thread area petroleum jelly keep out epoxy Check plan top view sure cowl looks like should before gluing place Now can glue cowl epoxyand fuel-proof engine cutout area excess epoxy Trial-fit fuel tank establish mounting holes prior finishing model Look everything over round off -in balsa cowl satisfied set fuselage aside safe place Stabilizer/ElevatorAgain using dress makers pattern wheel transfer outlines -in medium balsa sheet Assemble two elevator halves 2-in spruce joiner epoxy glue assembly should flat -in joiner should match elevator thickness Add -in plywood control horn mount elevator assembly Wipe excess glue assembly pin plan making sure everything true flat Allow glue cure thoroughly before handling remove building board sand spruce joiner round exposed between elevator halves Add two forward stabilizer pieces see plan made scrap balsa main stabilizer piece Place stabilizer elevator assem bly flat building board respective positions sand unit will help assure uniform thick ness final assembly Sand both sides round edges except stabilizer rear edge Locate mark hinge line both stabilizer elevator used flat Mylar hinge material cut will Continued page 151 68 Model Aviation tail-wheel enclosure built up using thin CyA sanded its final shape business side model has plenty room tank engine detracting models overall classic appearance larger engine could used authos charming wife Joyce Ann holds model give idea Its actual size FF Scale/Warner Continued page 147 Easy said Frenchman infor mation typical ally accurate abso lutely useless accountant replied typi cal balloonists st charge vehicle cant control having no idea likely effect actions expect previously-uninvolved bystander understand predicament real problem Well Gang bit nonsense via Buoyant Flight LTA Society will have Persevere dont glue yourself model Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Duration/Meuser Continued page 63 latter under influence former publication such things com petitive activity would seem blokes trying give us colonies run money price however isnt tough 550 airmail 475 surface todays exchange rate amounts $836 $722 real money respectively books 8 x 12 inches 75 pages have soft covers can get check made out British funny-money bank Make said checks payable SMAE F/F Team Travel Fund send Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England oh bye bye have line.There also 1985 report similar nature articles Ian Kaynes Martin Gregorie Stafford Screen Mike Fantham Ron Pollard Prices 500 airmail 425 surface same source havent seen Ill wager its pretty good So Thats Farewell friends Remember treat successor well youve treated maybe better keep him snowed under photos sketches comments ideas general gas Just remember Im dead Id still love hear folksbut nay always have time answer Harry vturphy will continue next month ther month eternities come hes loing some time now Dont forget send mi photos news items etc too Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oakland CA 4619 Bill Hartill will Free Flight Du ation chair September Watch FF Old- Timers/Haught Continued page 64 easy Check proper CO location pro zeed hand gliding Trim gentle glide no stall built-in 200-ft glide 2ircle Remember towhook offset tow rudder will have compensate glide-turn rim wide circle ideal Flying Towline Glider requires two peo leone launch tow auncher merely holds model over head ith nose up slightly say 150 model s pulled launchers hand tow starts launcher must throw model tow-person moves forward wind watching model over shoul der regulating speed control climb flier should watch carefully signs erratic climb veering sideways Releasing tension line will usually release model dont afraid release towline things arent going well good tow should have model climbing angle around 400 tracking straight As model climbs overhead stop towing ease off line tension model should float off line glide its own Ive noticed few contests featuring Towline Glider events coming across desk lately Local interest helps Give Towline tryits fun event Happy chasing Phantom Flash Illinois Model Aero Club celebrating its 75th year postal contest Comet Phantom Flash ROG Flights must posted between April 1 September 1 1986 eligible No modifications design permitted except beefing up struc ture use desired propeller Plans rules can contacting Paul Hel man 1411 Judson Ave Evanston IL 60201 Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Gee Bee R-1/Nunes Continued page 68 three hinge locations per side Pre-cover hinge line used MonoKote Open hinge slots #11 hobby blade centered slot per hinge location Ap ply glue insert hinges Check ease movement satisfied drill small hole through balsa hinge end gluing small pieces round toothpick will afterward cut off sanded flush surface Remove small piece material aft stab slot Zona saw keep piece V/hen stab/elevator assembly dry slide stabilizer slot making sure square model per plan glue position Slide previouslyremoved small piece material back position glue Rudder Shape medium-hard 46 sheet balsa cut out lightening holes desired extra careful avoid break ing off lower rudder tail adds models overall appeal can apply thin CyA area stiffen tail Cut strips built-up sides best way accomplish cut strips bit oversize attach way rudder use thin CyA small triangle straightness dry taper form ers front back small razor plane sanding block formers have added shaped sand back rudder round Again careful around tail Sand rudder front edge allow rudder offset Strive good uniform contact between rudder rudder post satisfied glue fuselage letting dry thoroughly addition really adds special touch THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW SERIES 100 TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THPPRICE 1286/,77/,8 299 18678989 13677/,5379 14677/8479 67689 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020% INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILLNOTFATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCHPRICE 534149 634149 72833/,456179 8334568189 84566/7199 94566/z77/199 104566/,7209 106W8W209 106EW219 1146777/,7/,6229 115W229 116EW239 1167239 124W279 12SW279 1256279 1356349 1456459 IS58659 164/N969 16676969 July1986 151 NEWE-z FUEL ER Plug A Receptical approx 1/4 die 118 dard 5/32 ter Scale application Standale Aircraft offers EZ-Fueling Reasonable Price istic Appearance Installed Lightwight z hmount $250 plus $ 50 postage handling STANDALE AIRCRAFT CO 2648 Thornwood S W Wyoming MI 49509 PRODUCTS ma TUE flICPCDMIUfl IflflFLFN Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers * Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers * Specialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpaSS Wnkmanzhjp & PedOniaflC fuselage Wing Built two halves join halves center section Cut major components except cap strips prior beginning assembly After ribs cut out roughly block-sand ones alike stack achieve uniformity Locate drill lead-out holes ribs referring plan locations applied thin CyAto perime ter lead-out holes strengthening Cover plan wax paper pin flat building board will describe building left wing panel lead-out side first Position bottom trailing edge TE onto plan pin place Glue Ribs W-l through W-3 TE Glue in-sq balsa leading edge LE ribs making sure ribs aligned plan Add top spar glue place Position attach top TE leave unglued between W-3 W-4 Turn over wing panel glue bottom spar place Add glue W-4 its position between top bottom spars W-4 spar notches cut undersized allow tapering spar later Glue three tip pieces together form unit Place over plan assure mating edge W-3 precise Carefully fit tip place through W-4 LE W-3 Make sure W-4 properly positioned glue tip LE W-3 finally W-4 thick CyA used Glue TE between W-3 W-4 wing tip Taper top bottom spars between W-3 W-4flush edge W-4 Add 3/ sheet balsa wing tip braces Add -in plywood wing braces landing gear block lead-out side add bellcrank mounting parts bellcrank Yts music wire pushrod Nyrod tubing lead-out guides Construct right wing panel similar manner Use epoxy glue join panels together clamp position until glue has thoroughly cured Sand wing preparation sheeting Add bottom center-section sheeting top center-section sheeting making pushrod cutout proceed bottom LE sheeting top LE sheeting Add cap strips cutting size go top bottom ribs prefer wrap two-piece wings center section fiberglass cloth applied thin CyAand would suggest Sand everything smooth can attach wing fuselage now can wait until after have covered either case use favorite method attachment joint must strong use epoxy glue thick CyA Take time align wing squarely fuselage per plan Wheel pants comprised three pieces plywood former inside two balsa pieces outside built up wheel pants bit avoid total flat appear ance liked result First cut out -in plywood former piece cut thefrhl outline meat unit Cut 1/16 piece will glued outside upper half wheel pant Glue onto plywood former Cut out -in sheet balsa piece teardrop-shaped outside lower half Glue onto plywood former allow assembly dry Final-sand assembly round edges except top should match wing contour Sand intersection top bottom wheel pant skins fill required nice transition Construct other wheel pant similar manner taking care built right left two identical ones time form both landing gear struts per plan installing wheel pants much easier secure landing gear struts wheels As want locate mounting holes check fit prior covering model Ill provide few helpful hints Pre-locate landing gear clips wheel pants start screws plywood Run screws through clips wheel pants taking care file off cut protruding screw length Place model upside down within cradle Robart stand works fine support attaching wheel pants landing gear struts Use short-style screwdriver secure upper clip closest wing Rotate wheel pant required make task easier Attach lower clip similar manner both clips almost tightened place turn wheel pant parallel fuselage tighten final position Position screw place Gold berg 900 keeper per plan Place long leg wing spar short leg plywood side wheel pant will help keep pant rotating about strut After model finished youll want place drop thick CyA wheel pant screw prior final stallation Tail wheel enclosure Shape inner former section per two views plan Cut out wheel area being careful breakthe balsa piece Cut out 152 Model Aviation THE MODEL THAT WASNT J-3 startad life foam food trayl Now can make detailed scale models fly greet leftover food trays Sand $200 info peck J3 plan foam samples cutters wheels cowls motors etc plus dozens easy build plans patterns peanuts RIc FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662 St Croix Falls WI 54024 B Fueler splice line BLAST FROM THE PAST JIM WALKERS CLASSIC GLIDERS 74 3 Pak$495 404 INTERCEPTOR Folding Wing Glider U-Build-It Kit$395 / Ready Fly$795 Add $3 postage handling first J10% additional P0 Box 68132 AIRCRAFT CO Portland OR 97268 * SCALE DOCUMENTATION * 1 SCALE DRAWINGS MODEL PLANSI PHOTOSI BOOKSI EPLA-TnCH RNATIONAL AIRPLANE CATALOGHW aCER lot tttt48500 MCKENZIE $300VIDA OREGON 97 RISES SACSISES ICE SlOOP SRPPLIES 3 Avistlee Madder AtDGE CHINERY AN~LS INC Noa CaIogSILlS-se 3535ax aapal ax WV25525I or2OOpgoxadM uaa Mdo ullfro aaabufoodo aadquodio Ada two outer skins Ao sheet balsa er fuselage side view Glue outer skins inner former Bend tail vheel wire gear form Sand assembly shape following contours shown plan As front rear areas shape dont emove too much sides Drill /io-in-dia hole tail wheel lear check make sure tail vheel wire gear will fit correctly used iPerfect #61 -in balloon wheel inish choice finish fun ype model entirely up builder ised white Super MonoKote red Solar lim cockpit area simply Lone chrome MonoKote black vlonoKote cut narrow trim lines nd ironed place Though CAflEON FIBER Industricil Prics Carbon Fiber-Tape & Laminates Composite Materials Glass-Tapd & loth Send SASE saLes sheet AEROSPACE COMPOSJTE PRODUCTS 28 Crosawood Rd ington CT 06032 NEWSPACE S FUEL CONTAINER fltsletearBox 2x7SIOhighxP1/8 Tough Rigid Pslyetliyleee Includes Tubing pIes 8120 postage Fasteners Loch Tubing Ilireegli Cap 8orth Products PO Box 18419 leveland Heights OH 44118 trying anything real fancy ma terials provided simple effective relatively easy-to-apply finish easiest way duplicate scal lops numerals dice etc simply place plan over covering material cut out Use sharp #11 hobby knife blade metal straightedge job worked over backing scrap plywood working carefully able produce crisp-looking detail trim course can add much detail like form panel lines flying wires etc As wanted simple eyecatching model take flying circle liked just fine Flying Prior heading local flying circle check see everything attached securelyengine tank wheel pants etc Check also make sure lead-out lines pushrod function prop erly no binding Did double-check balance position model everything attached Youll want finalbalance model slight nose-down attitude no fuel tank Make sure model tracks straight true avoid coming takeoffs short safe double-check everything model piece home Youll glad did set Grab flight box best pal gal head favorite circle Select nice sun-filled day initial flights cause model sure looks nice against As watching model enjoying speed level flight couldnt help notice background blur thoughts turned toward appeal air plane racing during early Thirties imagined myself races what modeling about folks can enjoy aircraft days gone let imaginations provide excitement truly hope enjoy constructing flying Gee Bee R-l profile Control Line model much did Take care fly safely tell someone new about model aircraft building flying Bill Materials Five 36 balsa sticks fuselage crutch wing Two 4 x x 5 plywood engine bearers Three Ytt x 4 x 36 balsa sticks cap strips 4 x x 2 spruce joiner elevator Two 4/o landing gear block w/-in groove Three /io x 3 x 36 balsa sheet rudder wing sheeting Two4 x 4 x 36 balsa sheet fuselage exterior x 36 balsa sheet fuselage crutch wheel pants x 7 balsa sheet cowl x 12 plywood sheet cowl dou July1986 153 bright blue sky model behaves well quite responsive control input take easy first couple laps Sure looks nice executing wingover showing off red white colors blers wheel pants etc Vs x 3 x 36 balsa sheet stabilizer elevator wing tips 3A2 x 12 x 12 plywood sheet W-1 ribs Two Y32 x 3 x 36 balsa sheet ribs Two Vs-in-dia music wire 10 long landing gear struts 4e dia music wire 18 long pushrod tail wheel gear -in tail wheel Two 2-in main wheels Four landing gear strapsflat Two Carl Goldberg 900 keepers w/screws nylon control horn 2-in belicrank Two Nyrod inner tubing 2-in long lead-out guides Sullivan control line lead-outs per engine size fuel tank mounting hardware engine blind nut mounting hardware prop Four Vs-in wheel retainers two per wheel Fuel tubing Control line handle w/cables Glue assorted types per text Covering finishing materials Fiberglass cloth wing center section Fuel battery etc responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation difficult judge detect OK generic suggestions out way Lets get down specifics Im going assume know understand maneu ver descriptions rule book com ments will based assumption hint get out rule book reference did wrote expert has embarrassed himself quoting rules simply dont exist Dont make mistake giving Take off short shrift possible 40 points some competition going putting up big numbers. youd better match recommend launching directly front judges accomplishes several things actual point liftoff will difficult establish since theyll looking down rear view ship wont able see lift-off Also since judges position themselves upwind liftoff will down wind will thus have less tendency balloon climb too quickly Lastly youve planned climb just right lap launch level flight altitude youll able give little blip Down elevator just pass emphasize comple tion climb start level flight Concentrate two laps level flight determine whether engine run acceptable after two level laps give signal hand held high full lap un til judges signal back No signal no offi cial flight wind blowing hard merely getting air concern launch directly wind neutral elevator air plane will airborne almost immediately plan try make climb gradual salvage best score possible Downwind crosswind launches high winds replete hazards. weathercocking flip-overs etc risks arent balanced chance significantly better score rule book allows warm up period immediately after Takeoff Level Flight Forget looks bush-league aint learned pattern yet aint gonna between Takeoff Wingover Wingover toughest maneuvers well yet well must because sets tone whole flight major difficulty arises lack reference pass overhead suggest using body refer ence Just before entering Wingover turn body shoulders feet directly upwind downwind Fly directly overhead starting upwind foot downwind foot make positive inverted pullout four six feet miss Easiest Hinge Ins tall Now available scale size PRO HINGE use cyanoacrylate adhesives No pinning messy epoxyInstant glues neededSpecial Paper No special hinge slotter needed No alignment necessary tic Special Paper / RADIO SOUTH Inc 43 West Nine Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32414 904 478-6745 I A RACE NnRrI4FAT ARFA L V At Farmington CT Q-500 FAI June 8 1986 Information Contact C D Dwight Aube 617 384-7178 NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 154 Model Aviation CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 69 RC $249/pkg 18 Scale $449/pkg 24