RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS THIS MONTHS TOPICS include reminder Club Call October Meet tiny R/C Electric using some Master Airscrew products balancing props some followup Sig Wonder Electric clubs clubs significant Electric participation/activity looking E-membership invited write purpose being listed early 96 column Also clubs Electric newsletters available anyone should indicate along can obtain subscription reminder carried over last column see September 1995 MA detailplease dont miss out Help help E-modeldom October 2 1-22 dates seventh annual Gulf States Electric Fly-In sponsored Ozone RC Club held Louisiana Polo Field folks describing location Americas Finest Electric Flying Field meet mailer gives details include all-day fun flying several conteststyle events Cajun cookout Ive spoken past attendees Cell surface temperatures Description 1 Ambient air 81 0F 2 Before charging 3 After peak charging 4 After lull power 558 flight 5 15 mm blower air via motor compt 6 Remove wing blow air fuselage 7 After peak charging 8 After 533 flight air intakes blocked praised meet can get details Ben Mathews 101 Mulberry Metaine LA 70005 Tel 504 833-5589 Electric model subjects just keep growing number scope now range size two-ounce Indoor models very impressive Giants havent tried either extreme yet Im finding small-end more intriguing Someday received some literature Cloud Nine RC describing really tiny RC system Rear cell Front cell 790 950 1510 1Q90 800 990 1460 780 940 1330 9Q0 770 970 1460 CETO Former AMA Executive Director John Worth Cloud Nine sound letters also cloud nine new Electric pursuit has described several small RC Indoor projects incorporating /2-ounce airborne system expanding utility imported radio outfit familiar pioneering manner seems like John cant exorcise inventive spirit early days RC CETO someday 80 Model Aviation o Prop gear drive housing broken hard landing non-folding propmore text Photo Two Master Airscrew power system modified folder Motor rubber-banded Showvolt profile fuselage Photo Three parts needed modify Master Airscrew foldingPhoto Four Detail folder modification keeps blades under prop readily available itemsrubberband tension will yield impact things too can get info John/Cloud Nine RC 4326 Andes Dr Fairfax VA 22030 Tel fax 703 273-0607 Im hoping brings some tiny goodies KRC year maybe can demo Saturday Social Several photos illustrate some modifications Ive made popular Master Airscrew power system prop specific application company produces economy Electric power package consisting can motor gear drive 12 x 8 folder spinner Three gear ratios 251 301 351 available total package usually available discounted under $30 package good buy suggested retail 3995 As might expect economy system performance-competitive durable higher-cost products thats idea anyway systems operate 6/7 cells perform very well own arena however have found bring significant performance improvement craft like Electra glider Airtronics Eclipse kit includes similar components Having seen such results sailplanes some modelers have used Master Airscrew systems models like Mirage PT Electric similar improvement However latter models present bit problem landing gear does allow clearance supplied 12-inch prop hand launching necessary Also once folded prop may unfold hangs up fuselage surface protrusion years KRC Electric Fly Raffle has included four ready-to-fly Electrics have powered Master Airscrew systems 94 meet Showvolt see 1 1i94 column other Raffle models substituted fixed-blade wood prop appropriate size Showvolt best described profile Revolt found 11 x 7 12 x 8 worked well 31 drive seven cells speed control As turned out local friend former co-worker won airplane course moved help instant-modeler learn fly no prior experience Friend Lou eager learned very quickly experienced some normal bumps along way too often resulted broken gear drive and/or broken prop minimal damage airplane Four gear boxes later finally came realization 11-12-inch wood props simply lot stronger drive assembly originally supplied use folder something keep 82 Model Aviation under hatch authors electrified Sig Wonder Modified front end fairs nicely spinner discouragement ongoing cost getting Lou down Photo shows sort damage incurred Photo Two shows Master Airscrew assembly now mounted Showvolt rubber bands still occupies same fuselage location V-block underneath now held ordinary rubber bands replacing golden inner rod clamps previously used revision allows motor assembly some give event impact Also visible photo Master Airscrew folder now also modified prop modification least important motor-mounting modification Photo Three shows parts used modification Photo Four shows revised assembly detail incorporating parts can done simple tools minimal supplies modification folder blades normally held open rubber hand tension still have some give impact blades much less likely hang up anything pushed back Photo Three hub prop blade long screw stop nut original parts new parts include /4-inch 6-32 machine screw split ring lock washer formed piece 025 x brass strip hardware store 0-ring latter measures about 3/ ID 1 inch thick labeled #8 large assortment plumbing supply rings store 6-32 screws pass through 9iM holes drilled centered brass strips 1/ ends screws lock washers between screw head brass thread hub holes originally used mount spinner put tiny drop thin cyanoacrylate glue CyA screw head/brass interface well bend put brass strips upturned ends ends hub upturned ends need /s highsufficient capture 0-ring pictured resulting propeller assembly now has springy blades yield impact pop back flight position afterward Gear Door Cycler -split retractdoorsequenc ing like P-51 Mus tang & other aircraft includ ing jets Install Y connector retract channel Controls tear door servos time re tract switch used up ordown tear doors open tew seconds close again Delay time adjustable trom 1-9 seconds 15x15x3/4 1/2oz $3995 GLITCH Buster Optically isolate 6 chan nels use separate bat tery pack servo power Totally eliminates glitching caused hy heavy duty servos long leads can use 4 5 6 cells servo side tor extra powerand speed Requires installation yourown radloand servo leads Compatible PCM radios Used Reno Racers NASA tool 1551 5x314 Wt 6 02 $4495 22463 Mission Hills Yorba Linda CA 02567 714-692-1393 Orders 800-845-8978 Battery Backer Best way insure reliable pomer model Use 2 packs Runs main pack switches hackup pack Works stan dard 4 cell 5 cell Gel-Cell packs Battery packs can ditterentcapacitylike al 200 & 600 Solid state design uses MOSFET transistors add own switch har nesses wiring 15x15x3/4 Weighs 6 oz $4995 Mini-Max Throttle microprocessor-con trolled super-small MINIMAX features high-rate no adjustment auto-setup softstart brake hrottle-guard wont start armed stick posit ion motor-ott fail safe extensive glitch til tersottware Designed 1-16 cells at3O amps St amps peak Includes servo connectorand SERM0S-counectors Measures lol5x5 Weight 1 ox Introductory price $7995 October 1995 83 $300 Shipping & Handling per order Credit Cards accepted ITS REAL ROLLING HANGAR WELLS CARGO Rolling Hangar works serious RC Model Pilot get great weatherproof transport convenient safe storage Bird wings spare props radio organized ready go Buzzin anytime weatherman says OK models ranging 6 48 theres WELLS CARGO trailer just right Plus get 3-Year Warranty Program really works CALL TOLL-FREE 1 -800-348-7553 Literature Prices & Nearest Dealer tine largest inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models copters Cats s nes es E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings E Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings E Low Prices Fast Delivery E Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering U Dealer Programs Available Ask tor Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 407 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 4071 998-0119 send $300 catalog Name Addreas City __________________ State ____ Zip Seed Boca Bearieg Dept C 2304 7tt4i W Palmetto Path Rd Rube FL 33433 course necessary installations such sailpianes folder hangup likely unfolded blades counterproductive Ive tried think original spinner could still used Just fit brass strips between spinner hub spinner screws doing holding both Ive using very simple method balance props idea came friend Keith Shaw Its common find props out balancesome dramatically purchased Running props condition does no good can harm balancing em strongly recommended used sand scrape trim paint on balance new props tried Keiths method now cant imagine doing other way thats needed subject prop balancer some plastic tape Ive using thin clear plastic packing tape good success also use Du-Bro balancer several others market well effect balance simply apply piece tape covering back surface light blade trim tape conform blade outline shape recheck balance Usually blade treated now heavy simply remove bit tape time beginning near hub recheck balance repeat until balance achieved approach makes easy neat clean quick zero perfect static balance no sanding no paint So far Ive using approach routinely year no noticeable adverse side effects tape hardly visible will ruin decorated prop finishing may have Scale model course being tape technique may satisfactory wet powergiven fuel may attack tapebut thats out scope column Editors note would also question use tape balance wet props safety/rpm standpoint Traditional sanding/filing methods probably best applications Thanks Keith suggestion permission present March 1995 column included photo Electrified Sig Wonder Im really enjoying wet conversion can also say routinely draws favorable comment flightline Actually conversion idea saw 94 LVRCS meet Ive seen discussion wet product E-power club newsletters other columns seems getting popular Mine uses geared cobalt 05 12 x 7 Sonic-Tronics folder seven 17 SCRCs Two channels used controls throttle via Flightec SP BEC up its 44 ounces Its important note model beginners Wonder really zips around can quite touchy controlsand quite thrill fly built Wonder directly kit minor changes Most obvious wing tip plates see reference column photo cowled motor latter required recutting fuselage sides feel looks much better strapping cobalt supplied wet engine mounts also substituted some sheet balsa stab because kit material severely heavy seven-cell pack Velcroed fuselage floor after few flights became obvious running quite hot added air intakes cut plastic spoons side atop motor hatch air exitwhere elevator pushrod emergeswas already place 84 Model Aviation ACT ELECTRIC RC FLYING THE y watt High Efficiency motor Swings r prop aoosqlnaeoz j models 2 ELF-50 Motor $1595 lease add 5300 postaoeAandlnv yoa total P0 BOX 11588 OOWSBOEO NC 27532 U e1 urn I7 five minutes can upgrade standard Futaba orAirtronics servos ball bearing servos EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit Replacement case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft o Stops case top andlor plastic bushing wear C Prevents output gear shaft shimmy C Reduces friction improves servo centering C Enhances servo performance airplanes boats cars Mandatory helicopter servos C Free output arm provided case top C Guaranteed against breakage year UU HBC-iFits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 or548/5148 Servos set 4$2595 BBC2As above set I$695 BBC-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 BBC4As above set 1$695 BBC-5 Ball Beating Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-5 1 Servos set 4$1995 22483 Mission Hills Ln Yorba Linda CA 92687714 692-1393 800 845-8978 C Add $300 Shipping Handling orders C California Residents Add 775% Sales Tax * VISA MASTERCARD Accepted additions did much battery heat pack still too nested front pack does get some cooling air last cells benefit recently ran some tests cell temperature revised installation attached LM34DZ sensor front cell rear cell recorded cell surface temperature readings see chart almost seems cooling air carries heat front pack makes rear cells hotter does compare results battery installations cooling air flow planned start much effective also seems clear Wonder might better E-configured removable bottom hatch cooling/recharging pack point its easy re-do have like E-Wonder enough build another thats what Ill time way balance point airplane very touchy sure honor plan location fact /s inch forward plan location calm down Whatever do balance reward point shown Its easy move Velcroed pack make adjustments suggestion problem Ive basic design attachment two fins joints can break easily primarily because limited glue joint area fact fins can bottom ground suggest some triangle pieces glued surface intersections So concludes another column Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Meanwhile please enjoy clean quiet powerful joy Electric bringsand flying fields dont lose because WOODPECKER2Z Farso Convertible Multi Purpose Co og NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied Film Over Film No Problem I1IE WcflDPHXFR easily converts allow apply trims choice See Hobby Dealer First z isOnly $21 95 Visa & MIC AccepiedCA reodenro edO 1775% sales tee Made SSAFor orders Oil oree Conotreoor1400-33e-a602 Thssooa toy y No 000s No Saga Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Use Any Prep Easy Use HIEWcnDPEcKER will weaken integrity structure Send Check/Money Order Directly UNIQUE MODEL PRODUCTS PO Box 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 923522229 loformatien Coil 1909 005-5002 FOO 900 306-27r9 DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME SANYO Ni 700 SCRC md Cells $450 SANYO 600 AA Rechargeable $150 SANYO N1400 5CR md Cells $300 4 Cell 270 AA Receiver Pk $1000 SANYO Ni 000 SCR Ind Cells $350 5 Cell 1000 AE Receiver Pk $1800 SANYO N600 5CR Ind Cells $350 SANYO N800 AR Ind Cells $350 SANYO KR600 AE Ind Cells $250 WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAIDS AVAILABLE SIGE YJJYL7 EPOXY GLUE SETS UP IN FIVE MINUTES RECOMMENDED USES Engine compartment Areas Needing Extra Fuel ResistanCe Spar Joints Areas Needing Extra strength Hardwood-to-Hardwood Joints Hardwood Balsa Metal Parts Balsa Hardwood Excellent field repairs because fast set-up timel Pot life approximately four minutes 1 oz mass Set time four five minutes thin film gIud poxy Glue should used place extra strength needed such f irewalls engine bearers landing gear mounts interior engine Compartment Sig Kwik-Set also very valuable field repairs gives extremely strong bond just five minutes should modelers field box Pot life approximately 15 minutes 1-oz mass Set time approximately 2 hours thin film Fuel-Proof Tough-Flexible Strong Plastic Squeeze Bottles Easy Measuring No Drip Spouts Wont Harden Bottle Visual Check Contents KS-O012 Oz Set 1 oz Part & B xes aru ,uwufactured using EG-0O111/2 Oz Pack 1 oz Part 1/2 oz Part B-$325 KS-0024 Oz Set 2 oz Part & B $656 own exclusIve formula developed EG-0023 Oz Pack 2 oz Part 1 oz Part B -$425 KS-003 8 Oz Set 4 oz Part & B $1115 especially model airplanesl EG-003 12 Ox Pack 8 ox Part 4 oz Part B $1049 SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC.. MONTEZUMA IOWA 50171-9900 PH 515-623-5154FAXi 515-623-3932TOLL FREE ORDERS 500-2474001MODELERS HOT UNE 500-524-7505 October 1995 85 Matchedl700SCRClndCells $550 SANYO N270 AA Ind Cells $250 S
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 80, 82, 83, 84, 85
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS THIS MONTHS TOPICS include reminder Club Call October Meet tiny R/C Electric using some Master Airscrew products balancing props some followup Sig Wonder Electric clubs clubs significant Electric participation/activity looking E-membership invited write purpose being listed early 96 column Also clubs Electric newsletters available anyone should indicate along can obtain subscription reminder carried over last column see September 1995 MA detailplease dont miss out Help help E-modeldom October 2 1-22 dates seventh annual Gulf States Electric Fly-In sponsored Ozone RC Club held Louisiana Polo Field folks describing location Americas Finest Electric Flying Field meet mailer gives details include all-day fun flying several conteststyle events Cajun cookout Ive spoken past attendees Cell surface temperatures Description 1 Ambient air 81 0F 2 Before charging 3 After peak charging 4 After lull power 558 flight 5 15 mm blower air via motor compt 6 Remove wing blow air fuselage 7 After peak charging 8 After 533 flight air intakes blocked praised meet can get details Ben Mathews 101 Mulberry Metaine LA 70005 Tel 504 833-5589 Electric model subjects just keep growing number scope now range size two-ounce Indoor models very impressive Giants havent tried either extreme yet Im finding small-end more intriguing Someday received some literature Cloud Nine RC describing really tiny RC system Rear cell Front cell 790 950 1510 1Q90 800 990 1460 780 940 1330 9Q0 770 970 1460 CETO Former AMA Executive Director John Worth Cloud Nine sound letters also cloud nine new Electric pursuit has described several small RC Indoor projects incorporating /2-ounce airborne system expanding utility imported radio outfit familiar pioneering manner seems like John cant exorcise inventive spirit early days RC CETO someday 80 Model Aviation o Prop gear drive housing broken hard landing non-folding propmore text Photo Two Master Airscrew power system modified folder Motor rubber-banded Showvolt profile fuselage Photo Three parts needed modify Master Airscrew foldingPhoto Four Detail folder modification keeps blades under prop readily available itemsrubberband tension will yield impact things too can get info John/Cloud Nine RC 4326 Andes Dr Fairfax VA 22030 Tel fax 703 273-0607 Im hoping brings some tiny goodies KRC year maybe can demo Saturday Social Several photos illustrate some modifications Ive made popular Master Airscrew power system prop specific application company produces economy Electric power package consisting can motor gear drive 12 x 8 folder spinner Three gear ratios 251 301 351 available total package usually available discounted under $30 package good buy suggested retail 3995 As might expect economy system performance-competitive durable higher-cost products thats idea anyway systems operate 6/7 cells perform very well own arena however have found bring significant performance improvement craft like Electra glider Airtronics Eclipse kit includes similar components Having seen such results sailplanes some modelers have used Master Airscrew systems models like Mirage PT Electric similar improvement However latter models present bit problem landing gear does allow clearance supplied 12-inch prop hand launching necessary Also once folded prop may unfold hangs up fuselage surface protrusion years KRC Electric Fly Raffle has included four ready-to-fly Electrics have powered Master Airscrew systems 94 meet Showvolt see 1 1i94 column other Raffle models substituted fixed-blade wood prop appropriate size Showvolt best described profile Revolt found 11 x 7 12 x 8 worked well 31 drive seven cells speed control As turned out local friend former co-worker won airplane course moved help instant-modeler learn fly no prior experience Friend Lou eager learned very quickly experienced some normal bumps along way too often resulted broken gear drive and/or broken prop minimal damage airplane Four gear boxes later finally came realization 11-12-inch wood props simply lot stronger drive assembly originally supplied use folder something keep 82 Model Aviation under hatch authors electrified Sig Wonder Modified front end fairs nicely spinner discouragement ongoing cost getting Lou down Photo shows sort damage incurred Photo Two shows Master Airscrew assembly now mounted Showvolt rubber bands still occupies same fuselage location V-block underneath now held ordinary rubber bands replacing golden inner rod clamps previously used revision allows motor assembly some give event impact Also visible photo Master Airscrew folder now also modified prop modification least important motor-mounting modification Photo Three shows parts used modification Photo Four shows revised assembly detail incorporating parts can done simple tools minimal supplies modification folder blades normally held open rubber hand tension still have some give impact blades much less likely hang up anything pushed back Photo Three hub prop blade long screw stop nut original parts new parts include /4-inch 6-32 machine screw split ring lock washer formed piece 025 x brass strip hardware store 0-ring latter measures about 3/ ID 1 inch thick labeled #8 large assortment plumbing supply rings store 6-32 screws pass through 9iM holes drilled centered brass strips 1/ ends screws lock washers between screw head brass thread hub holes originally used mount spinner put tiny drop thin cyanoacrylate glue CyA screw head/brass interface well bend put brass strips upturned ends ends hub upturned ends need /s highsufficient capture 0-ring pictured resulting propeller assembly now has springy blades yield impact pop back flight position afterward Gear Door Cycler -split retractdoorsequenc ing like P-51 Mus tang & other aircraft includ ing jets Install Y connector retract channel Controls tear door servos time re tract switch used up ordown tear doors open tew seconds close again Delay time adjustable trom 1-9 seconds 15x15x3/4 1/2oz $3995 GLITCH Buster Optically isolate 6 chan nels use separate bat tery pack servo power Totally eliminates glitching caused hy heavy duty servos long leads can use 4 5 6 cells servo side tor extra powerand speed Requires installation yourown radloand servo leads Compatible PCM radios Used Reno Racers NASA tool 1551 5x314 Wt 6 02 $4495 22463 Mission Hills Yorba Linda CA 02567 714-692-1393 Orders 800-845-8978 Battery Backer Best way insure reliable pomer model Use 2 packs Runs main pack switches hackup pack Works stan dard 4 cell 5 cell Gel-Cell packs Battery packs can ditterentcapacitylike al 200 & 600 Solid state design uses MOSFET transistors add own switch har nesses wiring 15x15x3/4 Weighs 6 oz $4995 Mini-Max Throttle microprocessor-con trolled super-small MINIMAX features high-rate no adjustment auto-setup softstart brake hrottle-guard wont start armed stick posit ion motor-ott fail safe extensive glitch til tersottware Designed 1-16 cells at3O amps St amps peak Includes servo connectorand SERM0S-counectors Measures lol5x5 Weight 1 ox Introductory price $7995 October 1995 83 $300 Shipping & Handling per order Credit Cards accepted ITS REAL ROLLING HANGAR WELLS CARGO Rolling Hangar works serious RC Model Pilot get great weatherproof transport convenient safe storage Bird wings spare props radio organized ready go Buzzin anytime weatherman says OK models ranging 6 48 theres WELLS CARGO trailer just right Plus get 3-Year Warranty Program really works CALL TOLL-FREE 1 -800-348-7553 Literature Prices & Nearest Dealer tine largest inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models copters Cats s nes es E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings E Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings E Low Prices Fast Delivery E Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering U Dealer Programs Available Ask tor Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 407 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 4071 998-0119 send $300 catalog Name Addreas City __________________ State ____ Zip Seed Boca Bearieg Dept C 2304 7tt4i W Palmetto Path Rd Rube FL 33433 course necessary installations such sailpianes folder hangup likely unfolded blades counterproductive Ive tried think original spinner could still used Just fit brass strips between spinner hub spinner screws doing holding both Ive using very simple method balance props idea came friend Keith Shaw Its common find props out balancesome dramatically purchased Running props condition does no good can harm balancing em strongly recommended used sand scrape trim paint on balance new props tried Keiths method now cant imagine doing other way thats needed subject prop balancer some plastic tape Ive using thin clear plastic packing tape good success also use Du-Bro balancer several others market well effect balance simply apply piece tape covering back surface light blade trim tape conform blade outline shape recheck balance Usually blade treated now heavy simply remove bit tape time beginning near hub recheck balance repeat until balance achieved approach makes easy neat clean quick zero perfect static balance no sanding no paint So far Ive using approach routinely year no noticeable adverse side effects tape hardly visible will ruin decorated prop finishing may have Scale model course being tape technique may satisfactory wet powergiven fuel may attack tapebut thats out scope column Editors note would also question use tape balance wet props safety/rpm standpoint Traditional sanding/filing methods probably best applications Thanks Keith suggestion permission present March 1995 column included photo Electrified Sig Wonder Im really enjoying wet conversion can also say routinely draws favorable comment flightline Actually conversion idea saw 94 LVRCS meet Ive seen discussion wet product E-power club newsletters other columns seems getting popular Mine uses geared cobalt 05 12 x 7 Sonic-Tronics folder seven 17 SCRCs Two channels used controls throttle via Flightec SP BEC up its 44 ounces Its important note model beginners Wonder really zips around can quite touchy controlsand quite thrill fly built Wonder directly kit minor changes Most obvious wing tip plates see reference column photo cowled motor latter required recutting fuselage sides feel looks much better strapping cobalt supplied wet engine mounts also substituted some sheet balsa stab because kit material severely heavy seven-cell pack Velcroed fuselage floor after few flights became obvious running quite hot added air intakes cut plastic spoons side atop motor hatch air exitwhere elevator pushrod emergeswas already place 84 Model Aviation ACT ELECTRIC RC FLYING THE y watt High Efficiency motor Swings r prop aoosqlnaeoz j models 2 ELF-50 Motor $1595 lease add 5300 postaoeAandlnv yoa total P0 BOX 11588 OOWSBOEO NC 27532 U e1 urn I7 five minutes can upgrade standard Futaba orAirtronics servos ball bearing servos EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit Replacement case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft o Stops case top andlor plastic bushing wear C Prevents output gear shaft shimmy C Reduces friction improves servo centering C Enhances servo performance airplanes boats cars Mandatory helicopter servos C Free output arm provided case top C Guaranteed against breakage year UU HBC-iFits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 or548/5148 Servos set 4$2595 BBC2As above set I$695 BBC-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 BBC4As above set 1$695 BBC-5 Ball Beating Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-5 1 Servos set 4$1995 22483 Mission Hills Ln Yorba Linda CA 92687714 692-1393 800 845-8978 C Add $300 Shipping Handling orders C California Residents Add 775% Sales Tax * VISA MASTERCARD Accepted additions did much battery heat pack still too nested front pack does get some cooling air last cells benefit recently ran some tests cell temperature revised installation attached LM34DZ sensor front cell rear cell recorded cell surface temperature readings see chart almost seems cooling air carries heat front pack makes rear cells hotter does compare results battery installations cooling air flow planned start much effective also seems clear Wonder might better E-configured removable bottom hatch cooling/recharging pack point its easy re-do have like E-Wonder enough build another thats what Ill time way balance point airplane very touchy sure honor plan location fact /s inch forward plan location calm down Whatever do balance reward point shown Its easy move Velcroed pack make adjustments suggestion problem Ive basic design attachment two fins joints can break easily primarily because limited glue joint area fact fins can bottom ground suggest some triangle pieces glued surface intersections So concludes another column Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Meanwhile please enjoy clean quiet powerful joy Electric bringsand flying fields dont lose because WOODPECKER2Z Farso Convertible Multi Purpose Co og NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied Film Over Film No Problem I1IE WcflDPHXFR easily converts allow apply trims choice See Hobby Dealer First z isOnly $21 95 Visa & MIC AccepiedCA reodenro edO 1775% sales tee Made SSAFor orders Oil oree Conotreoor1400-33e-a602 Thssooa toy y No 000s No Saga Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Use Any Prep Easy Use HIEWcnDPEcKER will weaken integrity structure Send Check/Money Order Directly UNIQUE MODEL PRODUCTS PO Box 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 923522229 loformatien Coil 1909 005-5002 FOO 900 306-27r9 DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME SANYO Ni 700 SCRC md Cells $450 SANYO 600 AA Rechargeable $150 SANYO N1400 5CR md Cells $300 4 Cell 270 AA Receiver Pk $1000 SANYO Ni 000 SCR Ind Cells $350 5 Cell 1000 AE Receiver Pk $1800 SANYO N600 5CR Ind Cells $350 SANYO N800 AR Ind Cells $350 SANYO KR600 AE Ind Cells $250 WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAIDS AVAILABLE SIGE YJJYL7 EPOXY GLUE SETS UP IN FIVE MINUTES RECOMMENDED USES Engine compartment Areas Needing Extra Fuel ResistanCe Spar Joints Areas Needing Extra strength Hardwood-to-Hardwood Joints Hardwood Balsa Metal Parts Balsa Hardwood Excellent field repairs because fast set-up timel Pot life approximately four minutes 1 oz mass Set time four five minutes thin film gIud poxy Glue should used place extra strength needed such f irewalls engine bearers landing gear mounts interior engine Compartment Sig Kwik-Set also very valuable field repairs gives extremely strong bond just five minutes should modelers field box Pot life approximately 15 minutes 1-oz mass Set time approximately 2 hours thin film Fuel-Proof Tough-Flexible Strong Plastic Squeeze Bottles Easy Measuring No Drip Spouts Wont Harden Bottle Visual Check Contents KS-O012 Oz Set 1 oz Part & B xes aru ,uwufactured using EG-0O111/2 Oz Pack 1 oz Part 1/2 oz Part B-$325 KS-0024 Oz Set 2 oz Part & B $656 own exclusIve formula developed EG-0023 Oz Pack 2 oz Part 1 oz Part B -$425 KS-003 8 Oz Set 4 oz Part & B $1115 especially model airplanesl EG-003 12 Ox Pack 8 ox Part 4 oz Part B $1049 SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC.. MONTEZUMA IOWA 50171-9900 PH 515-623-5154FAXi 515-623-3932TOLL FREE ORDERS 500-2474001MODELERS HOT UNE 500-524-7505 October 1995 85 Matchedl700SCRClndCells $550 SANYO N270 AA Ind Cells $250 S
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 80, 82, 83, 84, 85
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS THIS MONTHS TOPICS include reminder Club Call October Meet tiny R/C Electric using some Master Airscrew products balancing props some followup Sig Wonder Electric clubs clubs significant Electric participation/activity looking E-membership invited write purpose being listed early 96 column Also clubs Electric newsletters available anyone should indicate along can obtain subscription reminder carried over last column see September 1995 MA detailplease dont miss out Help help E-modeldom October 2 1-22 dates seventh annual Gulf States Electric Fly-In sponsored Ozone RC Club held Louisiana Polo Field folks describing location Americas Finest Electric Flying Field meet mailer gives details include all-day fun flying several conteststyle events Cajun cookout Ive spoken past attendees Cell surface temperatures Description 1 Ambient air 81 0F 2 Before charging 3 After peak charging 4 After lull power 558 flight 5 15 mm blower air via motor compt 6 Remove wing blow air fuselage 7 After peak charging 8 After 533 flight air intakes blocked praised meet can get details Ben Mathews 101 Mulberry Metaine LA 70005 Tel 504 833-5589 Electric model subjects just keep growing number scope now range size two-ounce Indoor models very impressive Giants havent tried either extreme yet Im finding small-end more intriguing Someday received some literature Cloud Nine RC describing really tiny RC system Rear cell Front cell 790 950 1510 1Q90 800 990 1460 780 940 1330 9Q0 770 970 1460 CETO Former AMA Executive Director John Worth Cloud Nine sound letters also cloud nine new Electric pursuit has described several small RC Indoor projects incorporating /2-ounce airborne system expanding utility imported radio outfit familiar pioneering manner seems like John cant exorcise inventive spirit early days RC CETO someday 80 Model Aviation o Prop gear drive housing broken hard landing non-folding propmore text Photo Two Master Airscrew power system modified folder Motor rubber-banded Showvolt profile fuselage Photo Three parts needed modify Master Airscrew foldingPhoto Four Detail folder modification keeps blades under prop readily available itemsrubberband tension will yield impact things too can get info John/Cloud Nine RC 4326 Andes Dr Fairfax VA 22030 Tel fax 703 273-0607 Im hoping brings some tiny goodies KRC year maybe can demo Saturday Social Several photos illustrate some modifications Ive made popular Master Airscrew power system prop specific application company produces economy Electric power package consisting can motor gear drive 12 x 8 folder spinner Three gear ratios 251 301 351 available total package usually available discounted under $30 package good buy suggested retail 3995 As might expect economy system performance-competitive durable higher-cost products thats idea anyway systems operate 6/7 cells perform very well own arena however have found bring significant performance improvement craft like Electra glider Airtronics Eclipse kit includes similar components Having seen such results sailplanes some modelers have used Master Airscrew systems models like Mirage PT Electric similar improvement However latter models present bit problem landing gear does allow clearance supplied 12-inch prop hand launching necessary Also once folded prop may unfold hangs up fuselage surface protrusion years KRC Electric Fly Raffle has included four ready-to-fly Electrics have powered Master Airscrew systems 94 meet Showvolt see 1 1i94 column other Raffle models substituted fixed-blade wood prop appropriate size Showvolt best described profile Revolt found 11 x 7 12 x 8 worked well 31 drive seven cells speed control As turned out local friend former co-worker won airplane course moved help instant-modeler learn fly no prior experience Friend Lou eager learned very quickly experienced some normal bumps along way too often resulted broken gear drive and/or broken prop minimal damage airplane Four gear boxes later finally came realization 11-12-inch wood props simply lot stronger drive assembly originally supplied use folder something keep 82 Model Aviation under hatch authors electrified Sig Wonder Modified front end fairs nicely spinner discouragement ongoing cost getting Lou down Photo shows sort damage incurred Photo Two shows Master Airscrew assembly now mounted Showvolt rubber bands still occupies same fuselage location V-block underneath now held ordinary rubber bands replacing golden inner rod clamps previously used revision allows motor assembly some give event impact Also visible photo Master Airscrew folder now also modified prop modification least important motor-mounting modification Photo Three shows parts used modification Photo Four shows revised assembly detail incorporating parts can done simple tools minimal supplies modification folder blades normally held open rubber hand tension still have some give impact blades much less likely hang up anything pushed back Photo Three hub prop blade long screw stop nut original parts new parts include /4-inch 6-32 machine screw split ring lock washer formed piece 025 x brass strip hardware store 0-ring latter measures about 3/ ID 1 inch thick labeled #8 large assortment plumbing supply rings store 6-32 screws pass through 9iM holes drilled centered brass strips 1/ ends screws lock washers between screw head brass thread hub holes originally used mount spinner put tiny drop thin cyanoacrylate glue CyA screw head/brass interface well bend put brass strips upturned ends ends hub upturned ends need /s highsufficient capture 0-ring pictured resulting propeller assembly now has springy blades yield impact pop back flight position afterward Gear Door Cycler -split retractdoorsequenc ing like P-51 Mus tang & other aircraft includ ing jets Install Y connector retract channel Controls tear door servos time re tract switch used up ordown tear doors open tew seconds close again Delay time adjustable trom 1-9 seconds 15x15x3/4 1/2oz $3995 GLITCH Buster Optically isolate 6 chan nels use separate bat tery pack servo power Totally eliminates glitching caused hy heavy duty servos long leads can use 4 5 6 cells servo side tor extra powerand speed Requires installation yourown radloand servo leads Compatible PCM radios Used Reno Racers NASA tool 1551 5x314 Wt 6 02 $4495 22463 Mission Hills Yorba Linda CA 02567 714-692-1393 Orders 800-845-8978 Battery Backer Best way insure reliable pomer model Use 2 packs Runs main pack switches hackup pack Works stan dard 4 cell 5 cell Gel-Cell packs Battery packs can ditterentcapacitylike al 200 & 600 Solid state design uses MOSFET transistors add own switch har nesses wiring 15x15x3/4 Weighs 6 oz $4995 Mini-Max Throttle microprocessor-con trolled super-small MINIMAX features high-rate no adjustment auto-setup softstart brake hrottle-guard wont start armed stick posit ion motor-ott fail safe extensive glitch til tersottware Designed 1-16 cells at3O amps St amps peak Includes servo connectorand SERM0S-counectors Measures lol5x5 Weight 1 ox Introductory price $7995 October 1995 83 $300 Shipping & Handling per order Credit Cards accepted ITS REAL ROLLING HANGAR WELLS CARGO Rolling Hangar works serious RC Model Pilot get great weatherproof transport convenient safe storage Bird wings spare props radio organized ready go Buzzin anytime weatherman says OK models ranging 6 48 theres WELLS CARGO trailer just right Plus get 3-Year Warranty Program really works CALL TOLL-FREE 1 -800-348-7553 Literature Prices & Nearest Dealer tine largest inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models copters Cats s nes es E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings E Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings E Low Prices Fast Delivery E Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering U Dealer Programs Available Ask tor Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 407 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 4071 998-0119 send $300 catalog Name Addreas City __________________ State ____ Zip Seed Boca Bearieg Dept C 2304 7tt4i W Palmetto Path Rd Rube FL 33433 course necessary installations such sailpianes folder hangup likely unfolded blades counterproductive Ive tried think original spinner could still used Just fit brass strips between spinner hub spinner screws doing holding both Ive using very simple method balance props idea came friend Keith Shaw Its common find props out balancesome dramatically purchased Running props condition does no good can harm balancing em strongly recommended used sand scrape trim paint on balance new props tried Keiths method now cant imagine doing other way thats needed subject prop balancer some plastic tape Ive using thin clear plastic packing tape good success also use Du-Bro balancer several others market well effect balance simply apply piece tape covering back surface light blade trim tape conform blade outline shape recheck balance Usually blade treated now heavy simply remove bit tape time beginning near hub recheck balance repeat until balance achieved approach makes easy neat clean quick zero perfect static balance no sanding no paint So far Ive using approach routinely year no noticeable adverse side effects tape hardly visible will ruin decorated prop finishing may have Scale model course being tape technique may satisfactory wet powergiven fuel may attack tapebut thats out scope column Editors note would also question use tape balance wet props safety/rpm standpoint Traditional sanding/filing methods probably best applications Thanks Keith suggestion permission present March 1995 column included photo Electrified Sig Wonder Im really enjoying wet conversion can also say routinely draws favorable comment flightline Actually conversion idea saw 94 LVRCS meet Ive seen discussion wet product E-power club newsletters other columns seems getting popular Mine uses geared cobalt 05 12 x 7 Sonic-Tronics folder seven 17 SCRCs Two channels used controls throttle via Flightec SP BEC up its 44 ounces Its important note model beginners Wonder really zips around can quite touchy controlsand quite thrill fly built Wonder directly kit minor changes Most obvious wing tip plates see reference column photo cowled motor latter required recutting fuselage sides feel looks much better strapping cobalt supplied wet engine mounts also substituted some sheet balsa stab because kit material severely heavy seven-cell pack Velcroed fuselage floor after few flights became obvious running quite hot added air intakes cut plastic spoons side atop motor hatch air exitwhere elevator pushrod emergeswas already place 84 Model Aviation ACT ELECTRIC RC FLYING THE y watt High Efficiency motor Swings r prop aoosqlnaeoz j models 2 ELF-50 Motor $1595 lease add 5300 postaoeAandlnv yoa total P0 BOX 11588 OOWSBOEO NC 27532 U e1 urn I7 five minutes can upgrade standard Futaba orAirtronics servos ball bearing servos EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit Replacement case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft o Stops case top andlor plastic bushing wear C Prevents output gear shaft shimmy C Reduces friction improves servo centering C Enhances servo performance airplanes boats cars Mandatory helicopter servos C Free output arm provided case top C Guaranteed against breakage year UU HBC-iFits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 or548/5148 Servos set 4$2595 BBC2As above set I$695 BBC-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 BBC4As above set 1$695 BBC-5 Ball Beating Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-5 1 Servos set 4$1995 22483 Mission Hills Ln Yorba Linda CA 92687714 692-1393 800 845-8978 C Add $300 Shipping Handling orders C California Residents Add 775% Sales Tax * VISA MASTERCARD Accepted additions did much battery heat pack still too nested front pack does get some cooling air last cells benefit recently ran some tests cell temperature revised installation attached LM34DZ sensor front cell rear cell recorded cell surface temperature readings see chart almost seems cooling air carries heat front pack makes rear cells hotter does compare results battery installations cooling air flow planned start much effective also seems clear Wonder might better E-configured removable bottom hatch cooling/recharging pack point its easy re-do have like E-Wonder enough build another thats what Ill time way balance point airplane very touchy sure honor plan location fact /s inch forward plan location calm down Whatever do balance reward point shown Its easy move Velcroed pack make adjustments suggestion problem Ive basic design attachment two fins joints can break easily primarily because limited glue joint area fact fins can bottom ground suggest some triangle pieces glued surface intersections So concludes another column Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Meanwhile please enjoy clean quiet powerful joy Electric bringsand flying fields dont lose because WOODPECKER2Z Farso Convertible Multi Purpose Co og NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied Film Over Film No Problem I1IE WcflDPHXFR easily converts allow apply trims choice See Hobby Dealer First z isOnly $21 95 Visa & MIC AccepiedCA reodenro edO 1775% sales tee Made SSAFor orders Oil oree Conotreoor1400-33e-a602 Thssooa toy y No 000s No Saga Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Use Any Prep Easy Use HIEWcnDPEcKER will weaken integrity structure Send Check/Money Order Directly UNIQUE MODEL PRODUCTS PO Box 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 923522229 loformatien Coil 1909 005-5002 FOO 900 306-27r9 DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME SANYO Ni 700 SCRC md Cells $450 SANYO 600 AA Rechargeable $150 SANYO N1400 5CR md Cells $300 4 Cell 270 AA Receiver Pk $1000 SANYO Ni 000 SCR Ind Cells $350 5 Cell 1000 AE Receiver Pk $1800 SANYO N600 5CR Ind Cells $350 SANYO N800 AR Ind Cells $350 SANYO KR600 AE Ind Cells $250 WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAIDS AVAILABLE SIGE YJJYL7 EPOXY GLUE SETS UP IN FIVE MINUTES RECOMMENDED USES Engine compartment Areas Needing Extra Fuel ResistanCe Spar Joints Areas Needing Extra strength Hardwood-to-Hardwood Joints Hardwood Balsa Metal Parts Balsa Hardwood Excellent field repairs because fast set-up timel Pot life approximately four minutes 1 oz mass Set time four five minutes thin film gIud poxy Glue should used place extra strength needed such f irewalls engine bearers landing gear mounts interior engine Compartment Sig Kwik-Set also very valuable field repairs gives extremely strong bond just five minutes should modelers field box Pot life approximately 15 minutes 1-oz mass Set time approximately 2 hours thin film Fuel-Proof Tough-Flexible Strong Plastic Squeeze Bottles Easy Measuring No Drip Spouts Wont Harden Bottle Visual Check Contents KS-O012 Oz Set 1 oz Part & B xes aru ,uwufactured using EG-0O111/2 Oz Pack 1 oz Part 1/2 oz Part B-$325 KS-0024 Oz Set 2 oz Part & B $656 own exclusIve formula developed EG-0023 Oz Pack 2 oz Part 1 oz Part B -$425 KS-003 8 Oz Set 4 oz Part & B $1115 especially model airplanesl EG-003 12 Ox Pack 8 ox Part 4 oz Part B $1049 SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC.. MONTEZUMA IOWA 50171-9900 PH 515-623-5154FAXi 515-623-3932TOLL FREE ORDERS 500-2474001MODELERS HOT UNE 500-524-7505 October 1995 85 Matchedl700SCRClndCells $550 SANYO N270 AA Ind Cells $250 S
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 80, 82, 83, 84, 85
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS THIS MONTHS TOPICS include reminder Club Call October Meet tiny R/C Electric using some Master Airscrew products balancing props some followup Sig Wonder Electric clubs clubs significant Electric participation/activity looking E-membership invited write purpose being listed early 96 column Also clubs Electric newsletters available anyone should indicate along can obtain subscription reminder carried over last column see September 1995 MA detailplease dont miss out Help help E-modeldom October 2 1-22 dates seventh annual Gulf States Electric Fly-In sponsored Ozone RC Club held Louisiana Polo Field folks describing location Americas Finest Electric Flying Field meet mailer gives details include all-day fun flying several conteststyle events Cajun cookout Ive spoken past attendees Cell surface temperatures Description 1 Ambient air 81 0F 2 Before charging 3 After peak charging 4 After lull power 558 flight 5 15 mm blower air via motor compt 6 Remove wing blow air fuselage 7 After peak charging 8 After 533 flight air intakes blocked praised meet can get details Ben Mathews 101 Mulberry Metaine LA 70005 Tel 504 833-5589 Electric model subjects just keep growing number scope now range size two-ounce Indoor models very impressive Giants havent tried either extreme yet Im finding small-end more intriguing Someday received some literature Cloud Nine RC describing really tiny RC system Rear cell Front cell 790 950 1510 1Q90 800 990 1460 780 940 1330 9Q0 770 970 1460 CETO Former AMA Executive Director John Worth Cloud Nine sound letters also cloud nine new Electric pursuit has described several small RC Indoor projects incorporating /2-ounce airborne system expanding utility imported radio outfit familiar pioneering manner seems like John cant exorcise inventive spirit early days RC CETO someday 80 Model Aviation o Prop gear drive housing broken hard landing non-folding propmore text Photo Two Master Airscrew power system modified folder Motor rubber-banded Showvolt profile fuselage Photo Three parts needed modify Master Airscrew foldingPhoto Four Detail folder modification keeps blades under prop readily available itemsrubberband tension will yield impact things too can get info John/Cloud Nine RC 4326 Andes Dr Fairfax VA 22030 Tel fax 703 273-0607 Im hoping brings some tiny goodies KRC year maybe can demo Saturday Social Several photos illustrate some modifications Ive made popular Master Airscrew power system prop specific application company produces economy Electric power package consisting can motor gear drive 12 x 8 folder spinner Three gear ratios 251 301 351 available total package usually available discounted under $30 package good buy suggested retail 3995 As might expect economy system performance-competitive durable higher-cost products thats idea anyway systems operate 6/7 cells perform very well own arena however have found bring significant performance improvement craft like Electra glider Airtronics Eclipse kit includes similar components Having seen such results sailplanes some modelers have used Master Airscrew systems models like Mirage PT Electric similar improvement However latter models present bit problem landing gear does allow clearance supplied 12-inch prop hand launching necessary Also once folded prop may unfold hangs up fuselage surface protrusion years KRC Electric Fly Raffle has included four ready-to-fly Electrics have powered Master Airscrew systems 94 meet Showvolt see 1 1i94 column other Raffle models substituted fixed-blade wood prop appropriate size Showvolt best described profile Revolt found 11 x 7 12 x 8 worked well 31 drive seven cells speed control As turned out local friend former co-worker won airplane course moved help instant-modeler learn fly no prior experience Friend Lou eager learned very quickly experienced some normal bumps along way too often resulted broken gear drive and/or broken prop minimal damage airplane Four gear boxes later finally came realization 11-12-inch wood props simply lot stronger drive assembly originally supplied use folder something keep 82 Model Aviation under hatch authors electrified Sig Wonder Modified front end fairs nicely spinner discouragement ongoing cost getting Lou down Photo shows sort damage incurred Photo Two shows Master Airscrew assembly now mounted Showvolt rubber bands still occupies same fuselage location V-block underneath now held ordinary rubber bands replacing golden inner rod clamps previously used revision allows motor assembly some give event impact Also visible photo Master Airscrew folder now also modified prop modification least important motor-mounting modification Photo Three shows parts used modification Photo Four shows revised assembly detail incorporating parts can done simple tools minimal supplies modification folder blades normally held open rubber hand tension still have some give impact blades much less likely hang up anything pushed back Photo Three hub prop blade long screw stop nut original parts new parts include /4-inch 6-32 machine screw split ring lock washer formed piece 025 x brass strip hardware store 0-ring latter measures about 3/ ID 1 inch thick labeled #8 large assortment plumbing supply rings store 6-32 screws pass through 9iM holes drilled centered brass strips 1/ ends screws lock washers between screw head brass thread hub holes originally used mount spinner put tiny drop thin cyanoacrylate glue CyA screw head/brass interface well bend put brass strips upturned ends ends hub upturned ends need /s highsufficient capture 0-ring pictured resulting propeller assembly now has springy blades yield impact pop back flight position afterward Gear Door Cycler -split retractdoorsequenc ing like P-51 Mus tang & other aircraft includ ing jets Install Y connector retract channel Controls tear door servos time re tract switch used up ordown tear doors open tew seconds close again Delay time adjustable trom 1-9 seconds 15x15x3/4 1/2oz $3995 GLITCH Buster Optically isolate 6 chan nels use separate bat tery pack servo power Totally eliminates glitching caused hy heavy duty servos long leads can use 4 5 6 cells servo side tor extra powerand speed Requires installation yourown radloand servo leads Compatible PCM radios Used Reno Racers NASA tool 1551 5x314 Wt 6 02 $4495 22463 Mission Hills Yorba Linda CA 02567 714-692-1393 Orders 800-845-8978 Battery Backer Best way insure reliable pomer model Use 2 packs Runs main pack switches hackup pack Works stan dard 4 cell 5 cell Gel-Cell packs Battery packs can ditterentcapacitylike al 200 & 600 Solid state design uses MOSFET transistors add own switch har nesses wiring 15x15x3/4 Weighs 6 oz $4995 Mini-Max Throttle microprocessor-con trolled super-small MINIMAX features high-rate no adjustment auto-setup softstart brake hrottle-guard wont start armed stick posit ion motor-ott fail safe extensive glitch til tersottware Designed 1-16 cells at3O amps St amps peak Includes servo connectorand SERM0S-counectors Measures lol5x5 Weight 1 ox Introductory price $7995 October 1995 83 $300 Shipping & Handling per order Credit Cards accepted ITS REAL ROLLING HANGAR WELLS CARGO Rolling Hangar works serious RC Model Pilot get great weatherproof transport convenient safe storage Bird wings spare props radio organized ready go Buzzin anytime weatherman says OK models ranging 6 48 theres WELLS CARGO trailer just right Plus get 3-Year Warranty Program really works CALL TOLL-FREE 1 -800-348-7553 Literature Prices & Nearest Dealer tine largest inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models copters Cats s nes es E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings E Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings E Low Prices Fast Delivery E Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering U Dealer Programs Available Ask tor Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 407 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 4071 998-0119 send $300 catalog Name Addreas City __________________ State ____ Zip Seed Boca Bearieg Dept C 2304 7tt4i W Palmetto Path Rd Rube FL 33433 course necessary installations such sailpianes folder hangup likely unfolded blades counterproductive Ive tried think original spinner could still used Just fit brass strips between spinner hub spinner screws doing holding both Ive using very simple method balance props idea came friend Keith Shaw Its common find props out balancesome dramatically purchased Running props condition does no good can harm balancing em strongly recommended used sand scrape trim paint on balance new props tried Keiths method now cant imagine doing other way thats needed subject prop balancer some plastic tape Ive using thin clear plastic packing tape good success also use Du-Bro balancer several others market well effect balance simply apply piece tape covering back surface light blade trim tape conform blade outline shape recheck balance Usually blade treated now heavy simply remove bit tape time beginning near hub recheck balance repeat until balance achieved approach makes easy neat clean quick zero perfect static balance no sanding no paint So far Ive using approach routinely year no noticeable adverse side effects tape hardly visible will ruin decorated prop finishing may have Scale model course being tape technique may satisfactory wet powergiven fuel may attack tapebut thats out scope column Editors note would also question use tape balance wet props safety/rpm standpoint Traditional sanding/filing methods probably best applications Thanks Keith suggestion permission present March 1995 column included photo Electrified Sig Wonder Im really enjoying wet conversion can also say routinely draws favorable comment flightline Actually conversion idea saw 94 LVRCS meet Ive seen discussion wet product E-power club newsletters other columns seems getting popular Mine uses geared cobalt 05 12 x 7 Sonic-Tronics folder seven 17 SCRCs Two channels used controls throttle via Flightec SP BEC up its 44 ounces Its important note model beginners Wonder really zips around can quite touchy controlsand quite thrill fly built Wonder directly kit minor changes Most obvious wing tip plates see reference column photo cowled motor latter required recutting fuselage sides feel looks much better strapping cobalt supplied wet engine mounts also substituted some sheet balsa stab because kit material severely heavy seven-cell pack Velcroed fuselage floor after few flights became obvious running quite hot added air intakes cut plastic spoons side atop motor hatch air exitwhere elevator pushrod emergeswas already place 84 Model Aviation ACT ELECTRIC RC FLYING THE y watt High Efficiency motor Swings r prop aoosqlnaeoz j models 2 ELF-50 Motor $1595 lease add 5300 postaoeAandlnv yoa total P0 BOX 11588 OOWSBOEO NC 27532 U e1 urn I7 five minutes can upgrade standard Futaba orAirtronics servos ball bearing servos EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit Replacement case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft o Stops case top andlor plastic bushing wear C Prevents output gear shaft shimmy C Reduces friction improves servo centering C Enhances servo performance airplanes boats cars Mandatory helicopter servos C Free output arm provided case top C Guaranteed against breakage year UU HBC-iFits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 or548/5148 Servos set 4$2595 BBC2As above set I$695 BBC-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 BBC4As above set 1$695 BBC-5 Ball Beating Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-5 1 Servos set 4$1995 22483 Mission Hills Ln Yorba Linda CA 92687714 692-1393 800 845-8978 C Add $300 Shipping Handling orders C California Residents Add 775% Sales Tax * VISA MASTERCARD Accepted additions did much battery heat pack still too nested front pack does get some cooling air last cells benefit recently ran some tests cell temperature revised installation attached LM34DZ sensor front cell rear cell recorded cell surface temperature readings see chart almost seems cooling air carries heat front pack makes rear cells hotter does compare results battery installations cooling air flow planned start much effective also seems clear Wonder might better E-configured removable bottom hatch cooling/recharging pack point its easy re-do have like E-Wonder enough build another thats what Ill time way balance point airplane very touchy sure honor plan location fact /s inch forward plan location calm down Whatever do balance reward point shown Its easy move Velcroed pack make adjustments suggestion problem Ive basic design attachment two fins joints can break easily primarily because limited glue joint area fact fins can bottom ground suggest some triangle pieces glued surface intersections So concludes another column Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Meanwhile please enjoy clean quiet powerful joy Electric bringsand flying fields dont lose because WOODPECKER2Z Farso Convertible Multi Purpose Co og NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied Film Over Film No Problem I1IE WcflDPHXFR easily converts allow apply trims choice See Hobby Dealer First z isOnly $21 95 Visa & MIC AccepiedCA reodenro edO 1775% sales tee Made SSAFor orders Oil oree Conotreoor1400-33e-a602 Thssooa toy y No 000s No Saga Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Use Any Prep Easy Use HIEWcnDPEcKER will weaken integrity structure Send Check/Money Order Directly UNIQUE MODEL PRODUCTS PO Box 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 923522229 loformatien Coil 1909 005-5002 FOO 900 306-27r9 DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME SANYO Ni 700 SCRC md Cells $450 SANYO 600 AA Rechargeable $150 SANYO N1400 5CR md Cells $300 4 Cell 270 AA Receiver Pk $1000 SANYO Ni 000 SCR Ind Cells $350 5 Cell 1000 AE Receiver Pk $1800 SANYO N600 5CR Ind Cells $350 SANYO N800 AR Ind Cells $350 SANYO KR600 AE Ind Cells $250 WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAIDS AVAILABLE SIGE YJJYL7 EPOXY GLUE SETS UP IN FIVE MINUTES RECOMMENDED USES Engine compartment Areas Needing Extra Fuel ResistanCe Spar Joints Areas Needing Extra strength Hardwood-to-Hardwood Joints Hardwood Balsa Metal Parts Balsa Hardwood Excellent field repairs because fast set-up timel Pot life approximately four minutes 1 oz mass Set time four five minutes thin film gIud poxy Glue should used place extra strength needed such f irewalls engine bearers landing gear mounts interior engine Compartment Sig Kwik-Set also very valuable field repairs gives extremely strong bond just five minutes should modelers field box Pot life approximately 15 minutes 1-oz mass Set time approximately 2 hours thin film Fuel-Proof Tough-Flexible Strong Plastic Squeeze Bottles Easy Measuring No Drip Spouts Wont Harden Bottle Visual Check Contents KS-O012 Oz Set 1 oz Part & B xes aru ,uwufactured using EG-0O111/2 Oz Pack 1 oz Part 1/2 oz Part B-$325 KS-0024 Oz Set 2 oz Part & B $656 own exclusIve formula developed EG-0023 Oz Pack 2 oz Part 1 oz Part B -$425 KS-003 8 Oz Set 4 oz Part & B $1115 especially model airplanesl EG-003 12 Ox Pack 8 ox Part 4 oz Part B $1049 SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC.. MONTEZUMA IOWA 50171-9900 PH 515-623-5154FAXi 515-623-3932TOLL FREE ORDERS 500-2474001MODELERS HOT UNE 500-524-7505 October 1995 85 Matchedl700SCRClndCells $550 SANYO N270 AA Ind Cells $250 S
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 80, 82, 83, 84, 85
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS THIS MONTHS TOPICS include reminder Club Call October Meet tiny R/C Electric using some Master Airscrew products balancing props some followup Sig Wonder Electric clubs clubs significant Electric participation/activity looking E-membership invited write purpose being listed early 96 column Also clubs Electric newsletters available anyone should indicate along can obtain subscription reminder carried over last column see September 1995 MA detailplease dont miss out Help help E-modeldom October 2 1-22 dates seventh annual Gulf States Electric Fly-In sponsored Ozone RC Club held Louisiana Polo Field folks describing location Americas Finest Electric Flying Field meet mailer gives details include all-day fun flying several conteststyle events Cajun cookout Ive spoken past attendees Cell surface temperatures Description 1 Ambient air 81 0F 2 Before charging 3 After peak charging 4 After lull power 558 flight 5 15 mm blower air via motor compt 6 Remove wing blow air fuselage 7 After peak charging 8 After 533 flight air intakes blocked praised meet can get details Ben Mathews 101 Mulberry Metaine LA 70005 Tel 504 833-5589 Electric model subjects just keep growing number scope now range size two-ounce Indoor models very impressive Giants havent tried either extreme yet Im finding small-end more intriguing Someday received some literature Cloud Nine RC describing really tiny RC system Rear cell Front cell 790 950 1510 1Q90 800 990 1460 780 940 1330 9Q0 770 970 1460 CETO Former AMA Executive Director John Worth Cloud Nine sound letters also cloud nine new Electric pursuit has described several small RC Indoor projects incorporating /2-ounce airborne system expanding utility imported radio outfit familiar pioneering manner seems like John cant exorcise inventive spirit early days RC CETO someday 80 Model Aviation o Prop gear drive housing broken hard landing non-folding propmore text Photo Two Master Airscrew power system modified folder Motor rubber-banded Showvolt profile fuselage Photo Three parts needed modify Master Airscrew foldingPhoto Four Detail folder modification keeps blades under prop readily available itemsrubberband tension will yield impact things too can get info John/Cloud Nine RC 4326 Andes Dr Fairfax VA 22030 Tel fax 703 273-0607 Im hoping brings some tiny goodies KRC year maybe can demo Saturday Social Several photos illustrate some modifications Ive made popular Master Airscrew power system prop specific application company produces economy Electric power package consisting can motor gear drive 12 x 8 folder spinner Three gear ratios 251 301 351 available total package usually available discounted under $30 package good buy suggested retail 3995 As might expect economy system performance-competitive durable higher-cost products thats idea anyway systems operate 6/7 cells perform very well own arena however have found bring significant performance improvement craft like Electra glider Airtronics Eclipse kit includes similar components Having seen such results sailplanes some modelers have used Master Airscrew systems models like Mirage PT Electric similar improvement However latter models present bit problem landing gear does allow clearance supplied 12-inch prop hand launching necessary Also once folded prop may unfold hangs up fuselage surface protrusion years KRC Electric Fly Raffle has included four ready-to-fly Electrics have powered Master Airscrew systems 94 meet Showvolt see 1 1i94 column other Raffle models substituted fixed-blade wood prop appropriate size Showvolt best described profile Revolt found 11 x 7 12 x 8 worked well 31 drive seven cells speed control As turned out local friend former co-worker won airplane course moved help instant-modeler learn fly no prior experience Friend Lou eager learned very quickly experienced some normal bumps along way too often resulted broken gear drive and/or broken prop minimal damage airplane Four gear boxes later finally came realization 11-12-inch wood props simply lot stronger drive assembly originally supplied use folder something keep 82 Model Aviation under hatch authors electrified Sig Wonder Modified front end fairs nicely spinner discouragement ongoing cost getting Lou down Photo shows sort damage incurred Photo Two shows Master Airscrew assembly now mounted Showvolt rubber bands still occupies same fuselage location V-block underneath now held ordinary rubber bands replacing golden inner rod clamps previously used revision allows motor assembly some give event impact Also visible photo Master Airscrew folder now also modified prop modification least important motor-mounting modification Photo Three shows parts used modification Photo Four shows revised assembly detail incorporating parts can done simple tools minimal supplies modification folder blades normally held open rubber hand tension still have some give impact blades much less likely hang up anything pushed back Photo Three hub prop blade long screw stop nut original parts new parts include /4-inch 6-32 machine screw split ring lock washer formed piece 025 x brass strip hardware store 0-ring latter measures about 3/ ID 1 inch thick labeled #8 large assortment plumbing supply rings store 6-32 screws pass through 9iM holes drilled centered brass strips 1/ ends screws lock washers between screw head brass thread hub holes originally used mount spinner put tiny drop thin cyanoacrylate glue CyA screw head/brass interface well bend put brass strips upturned ends ends hub upturned ends need /s highsufficient capture 0-ring pictured resulting propeller assembly now has springy blades yield impact pop back flight position afterward Gear Door Cycler -split retractdoorsequenc ing like P-51 Mus tang & other aircraft includ ing jets Install Y connector retract channel Controls tear door servos time re tract switch used up ordown tear doors open tew seconds close again Delay time adjustable trom 1-9 seconds 15x15x3/4 1/2oz $3995 GLITCH Buster Optically isolate 6 chan nels use separate bat tery pack servo power Totally eliminates glitching caused hy heavy duty servos long leads can use 4 5 6 cells servo side tor extra powerand speed Requires installation yourown radloand servo leads Compatible PCM radios Used Reno Racers NASA tool 1551 5x314 Wt 6 02 $4495 22463 Mission Hills Yorba Linda CA 02567 714-692-1393 Orders 800-845-8978 Battery Backer Best way insure reliable pomer model Use 2 packs Runs main pack switches hackup pack Works stan dard 4 cell 5 cell Gel-Cell packs Battery packs can ditterentcapacitylike al 200 & 600 Solid state design uses MOSFET transistors add own switch har nesses wiring 15x15x3/4 Weighs 6 oz $4995 Mini-Max Throttle microprocessor-con trolled super-small MINIMAX features high-rate no adjustment auto-setup softstart brake hrottle-guard wont start armed stick posit ion motor-ott fail safe extensive glitch til tersottware Designed 1-16 cells at3O amps St amps peak Includes servo connectorand SERM0S-counectors Measures lol5x5 Weight 1 ox Introductory price $7995 October 1995 83 $300 Shipping & Handling per order Credit Cards accepted ITS REAL ROLLING HANGAR WELLS CARGO Rolling Hangar works serious RC Model Pilot get great weatherproof transport convenient safe storage Bird wings spare props radio organized ready go Buzzin anytime weatherman says OK models ranging 6 48 theres WELLS CARGO trailer just right Plus get 3-Year Warranty Program really works CALL TOLL-FREE 1 -800-348-7553 Literature Prices & Nearest Dealer tine largest inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models copters Cats s nes es E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings E Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings E Low Prices Fast Delivery E Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering U Dealer Programs Available Ask tor Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 407 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 4071 998-0119 send $300 catalog Name Addreas City __________________ State ____ Zip Seed Boca Bearieg Dept C 2304 7tt4i W Palmetto Path Rd Rube FL 33433 course necessary installations such sailpianes folder hangup likely unfolded blades counterproductive Ive tried think original spinner could still used Just fit brass strips between spinner hub spinner screws doing holding both Ive using very simple method balance props idea came friend Keith Shaw Its common find props out balancesome dramatically purchased Running props condition does no good can harm balancing em strongly recommended used sand scrape trim paint on balance new props tried Keiths method now cant imagine doing other way thats needed subject prop balancer some plastic tape Ive using thin clear plastic packing tape good success also use Du-Bro balancer several others market well effect balance simply apply piece tape covering back surface light blade trim tape conform blade outline shape recheck balance Usually blade treated now heavy simply remove bit tape time beginning near hub recheck balance repeat until balance achieved approach makes easy neat clean quick zero perfect static balance no sanding no paint So far Ive using approach routinely year no noticeable adverse side effects tape hardly visible will ruin decorated prop finishing may have Scale model course being tape technique may satisfactory wet powergiven fuel may attack tapebut thats out scope column Editors note would also question use tape balance wet props safety/rpm standpoint Traditional sanding/filing methods probably best applications Thanks Keith suggestion permission present March 1995 column included photo Electrified Sig Wonder Im really enjoying wet conversion can also say routinely draws favorable comment flightline Actually conversion idea saw 94 LVRCS meet Ive seen discussion wet product E-power club newsletters other columns seems getting 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