RADIO CONTROL COMBAT Fe77U THE LAST TIME took some models flying field another flier looked planes asked somewhat astonished hand launch perhaps mostRC fliers today have never launched plane hand Since 704 models normally hand launched fliers unfamiliar hand launching should heed words caution Hand launching low-wing model can difficult because position wing forces hold fuselage behind wing extremely noseheavy position avoid problems three techniques commonly used first make hand hold center gravity CG indenting area bottom canter wing hiding recessed hand hold practically invisible flight seem affect performance second way incorporate drop tank bomb CC serve dual functionas hand hold hide landing skid wheel Both methods allow model held CC during launch both work wellThe third technique learn launch underhand toss Admittedly underhand launch does feel natural javelintype toss However after years overhand launches took afternoon underhand launches learn advantages technique allows hold fuselage directly over CG better balance also makes throwing model too hard virtually impossiblea common problem overhand toss youre building flying first 704 model sure use techniques improve control model during hand launching Happenings 704 event Several new kits available two kit manufacturers have begun producing kits 704 event Precision Aero 1561 River Highlands Dr Oconomowoc WI 53066 Tel [414] 567-5341 makers Wild Thing have introduced Dora long-nosed Fw-190D kit features extensive vacuum-forming top deck paired balsa box fuselage Classic Air Models PO Box 784 Fruitland Park FL 34731 Tel [904] 787-7475 has also introduced Fw-190D Curtiss P-40C Spitfire three kits based Gus Morfis designs all-balsa construction feature vacuum-formed canopies Custom Cutters 4302 North 750 West Ligonier IN 46767 Tel [219] 894-3370 already produces three 704 kits have now added Hawker Hurricane line saw Lance Maresh Custom Cutters Toledo show first design 109 As can see photo kit can built nice-looking model Gus Morfis 4709 Green Meadows Ave November 1993 83 LaUflcfl uary Hardwicks Fw-190a gets hand-lanchjavelin-stylefrom first-time 704 competitor Nick Jones Lance Maresh Custom Cutters shows off companys first 704 kitthe new Me-i 09G kitat years Toledo show Mark Metge based Kawasaki Ki-61Aerocrafts nonscale Snapper can e builtI ne j inausiries port-Bat ARF Tony earlier MAN designs Tomunder two pounds powered 12-15foam-board wings real quickie Its Stryker Note accurate tail markingsengineeasily air under two hours L-H 704 pilots ~neeiingj ilI Lincoln ric Jones standing Another first meet hosted MARCS Marc McCool kneeling Jerry Wright Gary Hardwick Terry Tempkins Jamey Livingston center Zero says good safe time PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS RU US BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Retail Pan No Size Price TT-1502-B 1-1/2 $1495 TT-1752-B 1-34 1595 FF2002-B 2 1895 TT-2252-B 2-1/4 1995 TT-2262-B 2-14 FAt 2195 TT-2502-B 2-1122195 TT-251 2-B 21/2FAI. 2395 TT-2752-B 23/42695 TT-2762-B 2-3/4 FAt2895 TT-3002-B 33095 TT-301 2-B 3 FAt3295 TT-3252-B 3-1/44195 TT-3502-B 3-125495 TT-3752-B 3-34 . 6495 TT-4002-B 4 7995 Approx Weight 058 oz 095 oz 100 02 150 oz 150 oz 190 oz 170 oz 220 oz 200 02 260 02 250 02 340 02 470 02 520 02 570 02 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Part NoSize TT-01 40-A 1/4-28 TT-01 47-A 1/4-287mm TT-0610-A 6x 10mm TT-0710-A 7x1Omm TT-051 6-A 516-24 TT-0518-A 5/16-24/8mm TT-0810-A 8x 10mm TT-0825-A 8 x 125mm TT-0375-A 3/8-24 TT-0125-A lOx 125mm RetailApprox PriceWeight $595. 061 02 595 06102 595.06302 595 082oz 595.07602 595076oz 59507602 5950 7502 69511702 695 115 02 3 Pieces Nut Washer arid Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 Torrance CA 90505 Tel [310] 378-5679 has released /i2-scale plans littleknown Martin-Baker MB-3 excellent hard-luck design Baker killed prototype never saw service does qualify Combat aircraft design 704 Look Morfis-designed MiG-15 available soon response growing popularity 704 event has generated 2-scale models Northeast Screen Graphics PO Box 304 East Longmeadow MA 01028 Tel [413] 525-4110 makers Major Decals has released /12-scale marking both pressure sensitive water-transfer decals Markings US both stars stars & bars versions British German Canadian Nationalist Chinese old Soviet Union available Speaking manufacturers could use some help finding information about fate Flight Dynamics P-SiB kit 10-plus years ago Ive several inquiries about availability razorbacked version Mustang have unable find information company surviving kit Can anyone out help Ive received photos two 704 events held two different clubs Henry County Wright Fliers club New Castle Indiana sent photo seven fliers entered first-ever 704 meet Notice javelin toss Nick Jones giving Gary Hardwicks Fw- 190A Gary visiting Wright Fliers Richmond Indiana won meet Another first-time meet hosted MARCS fliers Madison Wisconsin Marc McCool sent picture nice letter didnt tell won looks faces guess did Mark Metge Lynnwood Washington sent photo Kawasaki Ki-61 Tony Its scratch-built own design although admittedly based Tom Stryker P-si Me- 109 designs featured MAN Its beautiful model its always favorites impressed accurate 1st Chutai 244th Sentai markings tail nonscale events received photo Aerocraft PO Box 553 East Northport NY 11731 Snapper Contact Aerocraft details club discounts interested one-design event using Snapper 288 square inches wing area Aerocraft says Snappers powered 12- 15sized engines JC Industries 1051 Universal Rd Pittsburgh PA 15235 Tel [412] 795-9344 kits Sport-Bat An ARF can finished less two hours SportBat features foam-board wings uses standard-size servos Well thats Ive got now up-todate information 704 events sure check Contest Calendar month magazine write will send event calendar until next timeRemember check 6 4ShagginglBocckinfuso Continued page 38 electronic methods locate model ranging simple audible sounding devices sophisticated expensive radio transmitters go ride model use latter type rarely fly unless Im excellent field unit use weighs 102 grams costs about $100 transmitter receiver has saved several planes times no line never saw model go down yet found no problemusually less 10 minutes better units use feel can still find needle haystack long its completely out range Maybe day Ill get Golden Retriever shag some models again what would fancy equipment like radio transmitter 484 Model Aviation 4PROP NUT ADAPTORS RC ENGINE GUARD WITH PTFE PTFE HAS BEEN USED FOR YEARS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TO REDUCE ENGINE WEAR IT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR USE IN YOUR 2 CYCLE RC ENGINES fl CAN HELP YOUR ENGINE RUN COOLER IDLE LOWER TURN MORE RPMS AND REDUCE WEAR RC ENGINE GUARD COMES IN 2 OZ BOTTLE WHICH IS GOOD FOR UP TO 100 FLIGHTS DEPENDING ON YOUR ENGINE SIZE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ORDER SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $895 $250 S&H TO RC ADVANTAGf 5308 S JEBEL WAY -AURORACO 80015
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 83, 84
RADIO CONTROL COMBAT Fe77U THE LAST TIME took some models flying field another flier looked planes asked somewhat astonished hand launch perhaps mostRC fliers today have never launched plane hand Since 704 models normally hand launched fliers unfamiliar hand launching should heed words caution Hand launching low-wing model can difficult because position wing forces hold fuselage behind wing extremely noseheavy position avoid problems three techniques commonly used first make hand hold center gravity CG indenting area bottom canter wing hiding recessed hand hold practically invisible flight seem affect performance second way incorporate drop tank bomb CC serve dual functionas hand hold hide landing skid wheel Both methods allow model held CC during launch both work wellThe third technique learn launch underhand toss Admittedly underhand launch does feel natural javelintype toss However after years overhand launches took afternoon underhand launches learn advantages technique allows hold fuselage directly over CG better balance also makes throwing model too hard virtually impossiblea common problem overhand toss youre building flying first 704 model sure use techniques improve control model during hand launching Happenings 704 event Several new kits available two kit manufacturers have begun producing kits 704 event Precision Aero 1561 River Highlands Dr Oconomowoc WI 53066 Tel [414] 567-5341 makers Wild Thing have introduced Dora long-nosed Fw-190D kit features extensive vacuum-forming top deck paired balsa box fuselage Classic Air Models PO Box 784 Fruitland Park FL 34731 Tel [904] 787-7475 has also introduced Fw-190D Curtiss P-40C Spitfire three kits based Gus Morfis designs all-balsa construction feature vacuum-formed canopies Custom Cutters 4302 North 750 West Ligonier IN 46767 Tel [219] 894-3370 already produces three 704 kits have now added Hawker Hurricane line saw Lance Maresh Custom Cutters Toledo show first design 109 As can see photo kit can built nice-looking model Gus Morfis 4709 Green Meadows Ave November 1993 83 LaUflcfl uary Hardwicks Fw-190a gets hand-lanchjavelin-stylefrom first-time 704 competitor Nick Jones Lance Maresh Custom Cutters shows off companys first 704 kitthe new Me-i 09G kitat years Toledo show Mark Metge based Kawasaki Ki-61Aerocrafts nonscale Snapper can e builtI ne j inausiries port-Bat ARF Tony earlier MAN designs Tomunder two pounds powered 12-15foam-board wings real quickie Its Stryker Note accurate tail markingsengineeasily air under two hours L-H 704 pilots ~neeiingj ilI Lincoln ric Jones standing Another first meet hosted MARCS Marc McCool kneeling Jerry Wright Gary Hardwick Terry Tempkins Jamey Livingston center Zero says good safe time PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS RU US BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Retail Pan No Size Price TT-1502-B 1-1/2 $1495 TT-1752-B 1-34 1595 FF2002-B 2 1895 TT-2252-B 2-1/4 1995 TT-2262-B 2-14 FAt 2195 TT-2502-B 2-1122195 TT-251 2-B 21/2FAI. 2395 TT-2752-B 23/42695 TT-2762-B 2-3/4 FAt2895 TT-3002-B 33095 TT-301 2-B 3 FAt3295 TT-3252-B 3-1/44195 TT-3502-B 3-125495 TT-3752-B 3-34 . 6495 TT-4002-B 4 7995 Approx Weight 058 oz 095 oz 100 02 150 oz 150 oz 190 oz 170 oz 220 oz 200 02 260 02 250 02 340 02 470 02 520 02 570 02 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Part NoSize TT-01 40-A 1/4-28 TT-01 47-A 1/4-287mm TT-0610-A 6x 10mm TT-0710-A 7x1Omm TT-051 6-A 516-24 TT-0518-A 5/16-24/8mm TT-0810-A 8x 10mm TT-0825-A 8 x 125mm TT-0375-A 3/8-24 TT-0125-A lOx 125mm RetailApprox PriceWeight $595. 061 02 595 06102 595.06302 595 082oz 595.07602 595076oz 59507602 5950 7502 69511702 695 115 02 3 Pieces Nut Washer arid Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 Torrance CA 90505 Tel [310] 378-5679 has released /i2-scale plans littleknown Martin-Baker MB-3 excellent hard-luck design Baker killed prototype never saw service does qualify Combat aircraft design 704 Look Morfis-designed MiG-15 available soon response growing popularity 704 event has generated 2-scale models Northeast Screen Graphics PO Box 304 East Longmeadow MA 01028 Tel [413] 525-4110 makers Major Decals has released /12-scale marking both pressure sensitive water-transfer decals Markings US both stars stars & bars versions British German Canadian Nationalist Chinese old Soviet Union available Speaking manufacturers could use some help finding information about fate Flight Dynamics P-SiB kit 10-plus years ago Ive several inquiries about availability razorbacked version Mustang have unable find information company surviving kit Can anyone out help Ive received photos two 704 events held two different clubs Henry County Wright Fliers club New Castle Indiana sent photo seven fliers entered first-ever 704 meet Notice javelin toss Nick Jones giving Gary Hardwicks Fw- 190A Gary visiting Wright Fliers Richmond Indiana won meet Another first-time meet hosted MARCS fliers Madison Wisconsin Marc McCool sent picture nice letter didnt tell won looks faces guess did Mark Metge Lynnwood Washington sent photo Kawasaki Ki-61 Tony Its scratch-built own design although admittedly based Tom Stryker P-si Me- 109 designs featured MAN Its beautiful model its always favorites impressed accurate 1st Chutai 244th Sentai markings tail nonscale events received photo Aerocraft PO Box 553 East Northport NY 11731 Snapper Contact Aerocraft details club discounts interested one-design event using Snapper 288 square inches wing area Aerocraft says Snappers powered 12- 15sized engines JC Industries 1051 Universal Rd Pittsburgh PA 15235 Tel [412] 795-9344 kits Sport-Bat An ARF can finished less two hours SportBat features foam-board wings uses standard-size servos Well thats Ive got now up-todate information 704 events sure check Contest Calendar month magazine write will send event calendar until next timeRemember check 6 4ShagginglBocckinfuso Continued page 38 electronic methods locate model ranging simple audible sounding devices sophisticated expensive radio transmitters go ride model use latter type rarely fly unless Im excellent field unit use weighs 102 grams costs about $100 transmitter receiver has saved several planes times no line never saw model go down yet found no problemusually less 10 minutes better units use feel can still find needle haystack long its completely out range Maybe day Ill get Golden Retriever shag some models again what would fancy equipment like radio transmitter 484 Model Aviation 4PROP NUT ADAPTORS RC ENGINE GUARD WITH PTFE PTFE HAS BEEN USED FOR YEARS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TO REDUCE ENGINE WEAR IT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR USE IN YOUR 2 CYCLE RC ENGINES fl CAN HELP YOUR ENGINE RUN COOLER IDLE LOWER TURN MORE RPMS AND REDUCE WEAR RC ENGINE GUARD COMES IN 2 OZ BOTTLE WHICH IS GOOD FOR UP TO 100 FLIGHTS DEPENDING ON YOUR ENGINE SIZE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ORDER SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $895 $250 S&H TO RC ADVANTAGf 5308 S JEBEL WAY -AURORACO 80015