RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS U 4T~n1 FIRST EFFORTS BY new model magazine columnists traditionally autobiographical suspect ritual chest-thumping may have something establishing bona fide credentials new scribe following solemn pronouncements taken seriously psychologist might observe slight similarity some noisier territorial dominance strategies used haliy cousins great apes other hand maybe its just youve got start somewhere Ill start Ron Van Putte just got off horse Im climbing Im sure Ron has properly thanked elsewhere MA staff two decades service add appreciation Twenty years adds up about 240 columns thats lot deadlines made enough words fill just about five complete standard-sized novels ever well-earned rest belongs Ron Some might recognize name Model Builder magazine wrote Precision Aerobatics column last five years Some know contest circuit pages KFactor newsletter National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA modeling portfolio reaches back 1950s includes rubber gas free flight control line Combat Stunt dabble RC Scale Ive active RC Aerobatics since early 1980s last six seven years Ive competed FAT F3A Aerobatics serve AMA RC Aerobatics Contest Board representative AMA District XI spare time little August1995 51 Brian Dallings vacuum-forming rig plug place Final pull Canopies Dash Five Pylon racer generic wheel 29 inches vacuum enabling fine detail pant half high-impact styrene Beautiful work says Pattern airplanes look alike Heres Frank Capones Dave Stuart Models Jupiter Frank runs CRC Products finished 8th Advanced 94 N-PAC Vance Dunlap Portland Oregon new 30% Extra 300S Steve Milos Godfrey Extra 300 also 3W twin Steve Carden Mfg kit 3W twin power lovely workmanship Vance compete Scale Aerobatics Unlimited class Scale Aerobatics Unlimited class breast-beating ends due coughing sore knuckles get feel new assignment went back read lot old Model Aviation activity columns just Rons Aerobatics columns across board found standard MA column format doesnt really exist job being done ways think like choir distinct voices gives magazine flavor vitality presents diversity hobby well appreciate opportunity part keeping spirit things space will change doesnt mean disapprove what Ron doing just means Im Ron Van Putte cant bring Rons ideas perspective sensibilities job can will bring own area things might change little focus column past space has almost totally devoted Pattern-style aerobatics Ill certainly keep primary emphasis since also fly Scale Aerobatics youll see liffle well division between two forms presently much deeper needs Years ago gulf vesy wide changes rules structure maneuver schedules have brought two events much closer form pace presentation equipment still differs size type skills required pilot now virtually same exception several easily remembered differences judging criteria same talent skill succeed event can certainly succeed other Aerobatics aerobatics large small Scale Pattern family Tournament Champions has proven over years unfortunate active both forms RC Aerobatics would like see gulf between remain wide Inventory Blow Out #" RJL recently moved its facility cleared out warehouse Now able offer excess inventory incredibly low prices RUSSIAN ENGINES. aus6111C VT5N5C51AIC No throttle muffler unless notedYou nnal2Zv cant beat tls MAPJ 15With Carb Muffler Schnuerte ed handbuilt Russian beauty Double Ball Bearing Schnuerte DIESEL OR Qmost outstand ing appearano- Ported ABC true hard chrome s l worth $20000 plating Dont fooled pnce Thisisanexcellentenginethatwill $7990 perform like competition twice price great high performancesportenginewitha precision easy tune twin needlE deals carburetor wont last0 Safte7 y $5999 le 0 $0999Prices like 20 years ago! NI-17D5UIESH REAR INTAKE Double Ball Beanng really nicely made engine $2999 Some Iii ui~ ie5 very specialized youre ure what youre buying call RJL berore order FOR PARTS ICE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE call write SR IINSTIIES lISA PO Box 5-SIERRA MADRE CA 91025 TELEPHONE 818 359-0016 Fax 818-3010-298 CD2AirpIiie wit/i uiglia foam free flight airplane kit real CO2 motor Usually youll pay twice much just motor CO2 charging unit included fur SHIV $1999 Dont Wait mited Suppiy Jf at puces CI SEND $100 FOR 48 PAGE CATALOG Engines Parts Technical information NOBEL EMWNEC9MPAAVOFAMERICA FREE WITH EVERY ORDERPO Box 80830 Marino California 91118 ALLCREDITCARDSACCEPTED-NOCODs2 ORDER TOLL FREE Prices suhjectts change nohce Limited suppiy some items Prices good thru August 311995 supply lasts sales toal NO PARTS OR TECHNICAL HELP FROM THIS NUMBER Shippisg & Handling conlisental US $400 size order 800FEY MY RC Alaska Hawaii & internuhonai higher n5 ,ia 5 OOL CAL & INTERNATiONAL 1 ttle FLY MY RC 359-6972 52 Model Aviation Patrick awaits word move ready box during theFrom 94 TOC Dave von Linsowe 44% Extra 300S Dave has F3A finals last years Canadian Natswon Nats Masters has top-five finishes WC TOC likely has much dominance territorial behaviors mentioned few paragraphs ago anything else cant cause attitude disappear can wish out loud would can certainly try create different attitude pages should expect read few opinions under byline live world opinions wont possible keep out space simply too closely related ideas ideas bread soul modeling Because hobby full stubborn individualists average about 87 ideas per waking minute its especially hip-deep opinions Its nature opinions differ too often over years Ive seen honest differences opinion lead anger resentmenL Differences can stated aired often leads resolution compromise can debated dines honest friendiy debate stimulates growth leads technical advance Differences can celebrated enjoyed respected dont have sharpened thrown intent damage column Ill try keep opinions labeled ownership separated facts safely stapled table doesnt mean ideas opinions going sacred cattle around Ideas range brilliant silly part job finding providing information help decide which may attack idea occasion print letter does much Ideas opinions fair game people advance deserve respect just having enough conviction initiative provide point view Personal attacks out bounds family should handie other care As far what else might expect read have no idea Ill have write few columns youll have read let know what youd like added subtracted address column header mailman surly sort deserves hernia Photos welcome Color prints work fine tell about subject please dont write back print Action photos great Thats enough editorializing month sitting through get some useful information recent trend Pattern aircraft detailing has greater realism afforded clear canopies Availability has problem few kit producers offer clear canopy option larger Scale aerobatic aircraft availability good quality always high Finally scratch builders designers often loss find source can provide suitable part let alone reasonable price problems may now shortlived because new source high-quality vacuum-formed plastic parts has just surfaced Brian Dulling Vancouver BC ran some problems mentioned course scratch-building project being engineering type decided something about vacuum-forming equipment infrared oven built own design now set up pull high-quality clear plastic canopies other plastic parts size up 2 x 3 feet may specify thickness up about /16 nominal pattern sizes 030 common canopy material uses PET U soft-drink-bottle plastic Lucite Lexan may also used Brian mentioned thought products good anything hed seen kit samples sent better theyre best Ive seen years crystal clear since uses electrostatic equipment almost totally free dust problems can mar best commercial efforts can supply kit manufacturers individuals single orders will need provide plug Brian can use construct pulling plughe uses commercial tooling plaster dries ceramic hardness prices will vary depending size plug labor number units etc Brians stated goal provide fellow modelers top-quality parts reasonable prices believe canopies Henry Pioruns Meridian Python kits available now Contact Brian further details 4214 West 15th Ave Vancouver BC V6R 3A6 Canada Tel 604 222-1005 lanes Helicopters Boats Cars 31 US Hobby JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 51 SPORTS ALL TRIM PAINTED NO DECALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 Ibs-57 lbs ltems865A 995 JAGUAR 40 ARF ALL MPtIN I~ALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weignt 48 lbs 57 lbs Item 8658 95 PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 54 Length 36 Weight 351bs Iteme8S7-N 95 PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs ltem#867$16995 SOPRANO-II/ARF 40-60 SPORTS 8 PATTERN 5 StAt CANS tRIM PAINTED NA DECAS Wing Span 61 Length 48 Weight 48 lbs- 57 lbs iees *1200K FIRE FLYARF 10-15 2C GLOW INTHE DARK AFTER SUNSET Wing Span 49 Length 347 Weigh 22 lbs- 24 bs Item #940 5 SKY BABY-L/ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weight 33 lbs Iteme854$9995 SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weight 33 lbs ItemeBS2$9995 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELCOME RIDIRLONLY 14002494544 TECH INFOHEIATION 1-2014000544 24 HOUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA MASTER CARD 8 DISCOVUR CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 1OAM TO 7 PM FRIDAY 10AM TO 9 PM SATURDAYS 10AM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE 55 50 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS AOO 6/o SALES FAX US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC August1995 53 II II
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/08
Page Numbers: 51, 52, 53
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS U 4T~n1 FIRST EFFORTS BY new model magazine columnists traditionally autobiographical suspect ritual chest-thumping may have something establishing bona fide credentials new scribe following solemn pronouncements taken seriously psychologist might observe slight similarity some noisier territorial dominance strategies used haliy cousins great apes other hand maybe its just youve got start somewhere Ill start Ron Van Putte just got off horse Im climbing Im sure Ron has properly thanked elsewhere MA staff two decades service add appreciation Twenty years adds up about 240 columns thats lot deadlines made enough words fill just about five complete standard-sized novels ever well-earned rest belongs Ron Some might recognize name Model Builder magazine wrote Precision Aerobatics column last five years Some know contest circuit pages KFactor newsletter National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA modeling portfolio reaches back 1950s includes rubber gas free flight control line Combat Stunt dabble RC Scale Ive active RC Aerobatics since early 1980s last six seven years Ive competed FAT F3A Aerobatics serve AMA RC Aerobatics Contest Board representative AMA District XI spare time little August1995 51 Brian Dallings vacuum-forming rig plug place Final pull Canopies Dash Five Pylon racer generic wheel 29 inches vacuum enabling fine detail pant half high-impact styrene Beautiful work says Pattern airplanes look alike Heres Frank Capones Dave Stuart Models Jupiter Frank runs CRC Products finished 8th Advanced 94 N-PAC Vance Dunlap Portland Oregon new 30% Extra 300S Steve Milos Godfrey Extra 300 also 3W twin Steve Carden Mfg kit 3W twin power lovely workmanship Vance compete Scale Aerobatics Unlimited class Scale Aerobatics Unlimited class breast-beating ends due coughing sore knuckles get feel new assignment went back read lot old Model Aviation activity columns just Rons Aerobatics columns across board found standard MA column format doesnt really exist job being done ways think like choir distinct voices gives magazine flavor vitality presents diversity hobby well appreciate opportunity part keeping spirit things space will change doesnt mean disapprove what Ron doing just means Im Ron Van Putte cant bring Rons ideas perspective sensibilities job can will bring own area things might change little focus column past space has almost totally devoted Pattern-style aerobatics Ill certainly keep primary emphasis since also fly Scale Aerobatics youll see liffle well division between two forms presently much deeper needs Years ago gulf vesy wide changes rules structure maneuver schedules have brought two events much closer form pace presentation equipment still differs size type skills required pilot now virtually same exception several easily remembered differences judging criteria same talent skill succeed event can certainly succeed other Aerobatics aerobatics large small Scale Pattern family Tournament Champions has proven over years unfortunate active both forms RC Aerobatics would like see gulf between remain wide Inventory Blow Out #" RJL recently moved its facility cleared out warehouse Now able offer excess inventory incredibly low prices RUSSIAN ENGINES. aus6111C VT5N5C51AIC No throttle muffler unless notedYou nnal2Zv cant beat tls MAPJ 15With Carb Muffler Schnuerte ed handbuilt Russian beauty Double Ball Bearing Schnuerte DIESEL OR Qmost outstand ing appearano- Ported ABC true hard chrome s l worth $20000 plating Dont fooled pnce Thisisanexcellentenginethatwill $7990 perform like competition twice price great high performancesportenginewitha precision easy tune twin needlE deals carburetor wont last0 Safte7 y $5999 le 0 $0999Prices like 20 years ago! NI-17D5UIESH REAR INTAKE Double Ball Beanng really nicely made engine $2999 Some Iii ui~ ie5 very specialized youre ure what youre buying call RJL berore order FOR PARTS ICE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE call write SR IINSTIIES lISA PO Box 5-SIERRA MADRE CA 91025 TELEPHONE 818 359-0016 Fax 818-3010-298 CD2AirpIiie wit/i uiglia foam free flight airplane kit real CO2 motor Usually youll pay twice much just motor CO2 charging unit included fur SHIV $1999 Dont Wait mited Suppiy Jf at puces CI SEND $100 FOR 48 PAGE CATALOG Engines Parts Technical information NOBEL EMWNEC9MPAAVOFAMERICA FREE WITH EVERY ORDERPO Box 80830 Marino California 91118 ALLCREDITCARDSACCEPTED-NOCODs2 ORDER TOLL FREE Prices suhjectts change nohce Limited suppiy some items Prices good thru August 311995 supply lasts sales toal NO PARTS OR TECHNICAL HELP FROM THIS NUMBER Shippisg & Handling conlisental US $400 size order 800FEY MY RC Alaska Hawaii & internuhonai higher n5 ,ia 5 OOL CAL & INTERNATiONAL 1 ttle FLY MY RC 359-6972 52 Model Aviation Patrick awaits word move ready box during theFrom 94 TOC Dave von Linsowe 44% Extra 300S Dave has F3A finals last years Canadian Natswon Nats Masters has top-five finishes WC TOC likely has much dominance territorial behaviors mentioned few paragraphs ago anything else cant cause attitude disappear can wish out loud would can certainly try create different attitude pages should expect read few opinions under byline live world opinions wont possible keep out space simply too closely related ideas ideas bread soul modeling Because hobby full stubborn individualists average about 87 ideas per waking minute its especially hip-deep opinions Its nature opinions differ too often over years Ive seen honest differences opinion lead anger resentmenL Differences can stated aired often leads resolution compromise can debated dines honest friendiy debate stimulates growth leads technical advance Differences can celebrated enjoyed respected dont have sharpened thrown intent damage column Ill try keep opinions labeled ownership separated facts safely stapled table doesnt mean ideas opinions going sacred cattle around Ideas range brilliant silly part job finding providing information help decide which may attack idea occasion print letter does much Ideas opinions fair game people advance deserve respect just having enough conviction initiative provide point view Personal attacks out bounds family should handie other care As far what else might expect read have no idea Ill have write few columns youll have read let know what youd like added subtracted address column header mailman surly sort deserves hernia Photos welcome Color prints work fine tell about subject please dont write back print Action photos great Thats enough editorializing month sitting through get some useful information recent trend Pattern aircraft detailing has greater realism afforded clear canopies Availability has problem few kit producers offer clear canopy option larger Scale aerobatic aircraft availability good quality always high Finally scratch builders designers often loss find source can provide suitable part let alone reasonable price problems may now shortlived because new source high-quality vacuum-formed plastic parts has just surfaced Brian Dulling Vancouver BC ran some problems mentioned course scratch-building project being engineering type decided something about vacuum-forming equipment infrared oven built own design now set up pull high-quality clear plastic canopies other plastic parts size up 2 x 3 feet may specify thickness up about /16 nominal pattern sizes 030 common canopy material uses PET U soft-drink-bottle plastic Lucite Lexan may also used Brian mentioned thought products good anything hed seen kit samples sent better theyre best Ive seen years crystal clear since uses electrostatic equipment almost totally free dust problems can mar best commercial efforts can supply kit manufacturers individuals single orders will need provide plug Brian can use construct pulling plughe uses commercial tooling plaster dries ceramic hardness prices will vary depending size plug labor number units etc Brians stated goal provide fellow modelers top-quality parts reasonable prices believe canopies Henry Pioruns Meridian Python kits available now Contact Brian further details 4214 West 15th Ave Vancouver BC V6R 3A6 Canada Tel 604 222-1005 lanes Helicopters Boats Cars 31 US Hobby JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 51 SPORTS ALL TRIM PAINTED NO DECALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 Ibs-57 lbs ltems865A 995 JAGUAR 40 ARF ALL MPtIN I~ALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weignt 48 lbs 57 lbs Item 8658 95 PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 54 Length 36 Weight 351bs Iteme8S7-N 95 PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs ltem#867$16995 SOPRANO-II/ARF 40-60 SPORTS 8 PATTERN 5 StAt CANS tRIM PAINTED NA DECAS Wing Span 61 Length 48 Weight 48 lbs- 57 lbs iees *1200K FIRE FLYARF 10-15 2C GLOW INTHE DARK AFTER SUNSET Wing Span 49 Length 347 Weigh 22 lbs- 24 bs Item #940 5 SKY BABY-L/ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weight 33 lbs Iteme854$9995 SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weight 33 lbs ItemeBS2$9995 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELCOME RIDIRLONLY 14002494544 TECH INFOHEIATION 1-2014000544 24 HOUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA MASTER CARD 8 DISCOVUR CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 1OAM TO 7 PM FRIDAY 10AM TO 9 PM SATURDAYS 10AM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE 55 50 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS AOO 6/o SALES FAX US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC August1995 53 II II
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/08
Page Numbers: 51, 52, 53
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS U 4T~n1 FIRST EFFORTS BY new model magazine columnists traditionally autobiographical suspect ritual chest-thumping may have something establishing bona fide credentials new scribe following solemn pronouncements taken seriously psychologist might observe slight similarity some noisier territorial dominance strategies used haliy cousins great apes other hand maybe its just youve got start somewhere Ill start Ron Van Putte just got off horse Im climbing Im sure Ron has properly thanked elsewhere MA staff two decades service add appreciation Twenty years adds up about 240 columns thats lot deadlines made enough words fill just about five complete standard-sized novels ever well-earned rest belongs Ron Some might recognize name Model Builder magazine wrote Precision Aerobatics column last five years Some know contest circuit pages KFactor newsletter National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA modeling portfolio reaches back 1950s includes rubber gas free flight control line Combat Stunt dabble RC Scale Ive active RC Aerobatics since early 1980s last six seven years Ive competed FAT F3A Aerobatics serve AMA RC Aerobatics Contest Board representative AMA District XI spare time little August1995 51 Brian Dallings vacuum-forming rig plug place Final pull Canopies Dash Five Pylon racer generic wheel 29 inches vacuum enabling fine detail pant half high-impact styrene Beautiful work says Pattern airplanes look alike Heres Frank Capones Dave Stuart Models Jupiter Frank runs CRC Products finished 8th Advanced 94 N-PAC Vance Dunlap Portland Oregon new 30% Extra 300S Steve Milos Godfrey Extra 300 also 3W twin Steve Carden Mfg kit 3W twin power lovely workmanship Vance compete Scale Aerobatics Unlimited class Scale Aerobatics Unlimited class breast-beating ends due coughing sore knuckles get feel new assignment went back read lot old Model Aviation activity columns just Rons Aerobatics columns across board found standard MA column format doesnt really exist job being done ways think like choir distinct voices gives magazine flavor vitality presents diversity hobby well appreciate opportunity part keeping spirit things space will change doesnt mean disapprove what Ron doing just means Im Ron Van Putte cant bring Rons ideas perspective sensibilities job can will bring own area things might change little focus column past space has almost totally devoted Pattern-style aerobatics Ill certainly keep primary emphasis since also fly Scale Aerobatics youll see liffle well division between two forms presently much deeper needs Years ago gulf vesy wide changes rules structure maneuver schedules have brought two events much closer form pace presentation equipment still differs size type skills required pilot now virtually same exception several easily remembered differences judging criteria same talent skill succeed event can certainly succeed other Aerobatics aerobatics large small Scale Pattern family Tournament Champions has proven over years unfortunate active both forms RC Aerobatics would like see gulf between remain wide Inventory Blow Out #" RJL recently moved its facility cleared out warehouse Now able offer excess inventory incredibly low prices RUSSIAN ENGINES. aus6111C VT5N5C51AIC No throttle muffler unless notedYou nnal2Zv cant beat tls MAPJ 15With Carb Muffler Schnuerte ed handbuilt Russian beauty Double Ball Bearing Schnuerte DIESEL OR Qmost outstand ing appearano- Ported ABC true hard chrome s l worth $20000 plating Dont fooled pnce Thisisanexcellentenginethatwill $7990 perform like competition twice price great high performancesportenginewitha precision easy tune twin needlE deals carburetor wont last0 Safte7 y $5999 le 0 $0999Prices like 20 years ago! NI-17D5UIESH REAR INTAKE Double Ball Beanng really nicely made engine $2999 Some Iii ui~ ie5 very specialized youre ure what youre buying call RJL berore order FOR PARTS ICE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE call write SR IINSTIIES lISA PO Box 5-SIERRA MADRE CA 91025 TELEPHONE 818 359-0016 Fax 818-3010-298 CD2AirpIiie wit/i uiglia foam free flight airplane kit real CO2 motor Usually youll pay twice much just motor CO2 charging unit included fur SHIV $1999 Dont Wait mited Suppiy Jf at puces CI SEND $100 FOR 48 PAGE CATALOG Engines Parts Technical information NOBEL EMWNEC9MPAAVOFAMERICA FREE WITH EVERY ORDERPO Box 80830 Marino California 91118 ALLCREDITCARDSACCEPTED-NOCODs2 ORDER TOLL FREE Prices suhjectts change nohce Limited suppiy some items Prices good thru August 311995 supply lasts sales toal NO PARTS OR TECHNICAL HELP FROM THIS NUMBER Shippisg & Handling conlisental US $400 size order 800FEY MY RC Alaska Hawaii & internuhonai higher n5 ,ia 5 OOL CAL & INTERNATiONAL 1 ttle FLY MY RC 359-6972 52 Model Aviation Patrick awaits word move ready box during theFrom 94 TOC Dave von Linsowe 44% Extra 300S Dave has F3A finals last years Canadian Natswon Nats Masters has top-five finishes WC TOC likely has much dominance territorial behaviors mentioned few paragraphs ago anything else cant cause attitude disappear can wish out loud would can certainly try create different attitude pages should expect read few opinions under byline live world opinions wont possible keep out space simply too closely related ideas ideas bread soul modeling Because hobby full stubborn individualists average about 87 ideas per waking minute its especially hip-deep opinions Its nature opinions differ too often over years Ive seen honest differences opinion lead anger resentmenL Differences can stated aired often leads resolution compromise can debated dines honest friendiy debate stimulates growth leads technical advance Differences can celebrated enjoyed respected dont have sharpened thrown intent damage column Ill try keep opinions labeled ownership separated facts safely stapled table doesnt mean ideas opinions going sacred cattle around Ideas range brilliant silly part job finding providing information help decide which may attack idea occasion print letter does much Ideas opinions fair game people advance deserve respect just having enough conviction initiative provide point view Personal attacks out bounds family should handie other care As far what else might expect read have no idea Ill have write few columns youll have read let know what youd like added subtracted address column header mailman surly sort deserves hernia Photos welcome Color prints work fine tell about subject please dont write back print Action photos great Thats enough editorializing month sitting through get some useful information recent trend Pattern aircraft detailing has greater realism afforded clear canopies Availability has problem few kit producers offer clear canopy option larger Scale aerobatic aircraft availability good quality always high Finally scratch builders designers often loss find source can provide suitable part let alone reasonable price problems may now shortlived because new source high-quality vacuum-formed plastic parts has just surfaced Brian Dulling Vancouver BC ran some problems mentioned course scratch-building project being engineering type decided something about vacuum-forming equipment infrared oven built own design now set up pull high-quality clear plastic canopies other plastic parts size up 2 x 3 feet may specify thickness up about /16 nominal pattern sizes 030 common canopy material uses PET U soft-drink-bottle plastic Lucite Lexan may also used Brian mentioned thought products good anything hed seen kit samples sent better theyre best Ive seen years crystal clear since uses electrostatic equipment almost totally free dust problems can mar best commercial efforts can supply kit manufacturers individuals single orders will need provide plug Brian can use construct pulling plughe uses commercial tooling plaster dries ceramic hardness prices will vary depending size plug labor number units etc Brians stated goal provide fellow modelers top-quality parts reasonable prices believe canopies Henry Pioruns Meridian Python kits available now Contact Brian further details 4214 West 15th Ave Vancouver BC V6R 3A6 Canada Tel 604 222-1005 lanes Helicopters Boats Cars 31 US Hobby JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 51 SPORTS ALL TRIM PAINTED NO DECALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 Ibs-57 lbs ltems865A 995 JAGUAR 40 ARF ALL MPtIN I~ALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weignt 48 lbs 57 lbs Item 8658 95 PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 54 Length 36 Weight 351bs Iteme8S7-N 95 PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs ltem#867$16995 SOPRANO-II/ARF 40-60 SPORTS 8 PATTERN 5 StAt CANS tRIM PAINTED NA DECAS Wing Span 61 Length 48 Weight 48 lbs- 57 lbs iees *1200K FIRE FLYARF 10-15 2C GLOW INTHE DARK AFTER SUNSET Wing Span 49 Length 347 Weigh 22 lbs- 24 bs Item #940 5 SKY BABY-L/ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weight 33 lbs Iteme854$9995 SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weight 33 lbs ItemeBS2$9995 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELCOME RIDIRLONLY 14002494544 TECH INFOHEIATION 1-2014000544 24 HOUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA MASTER CARD 8 DISCOVUR CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 1OAM TO 7 PM FRIDAY 10AM TO 9 PM SATURDAYS 10AM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE 55 50 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS AOO 6/o SALES FAX US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC August1995 53 II II