Radio Control: Electrics

THE ELECTRIC Connection Service has two offerings month First Everett Wick 4765 Willowview Rd Dayton Ohio 45439 Tel 513/859-8594 Everett would very much like connect others interest Electric area Everett interested possibility forming Electric club know others around country want same thing Ill suggest article Bob Aberle May 91 issue Flying Models magazine article Bob describes detail story SEFLIthe Long Island club discussed column last month Bobs article has much offer beyond specifics topic get chance check out Next Jef Raskin yes f 8 Gypsy Hill Road Box 1638 Pacifica California 94044 Tel 415/359-8588 Jef editor San Francisco Vultures newsletter wrote tell about Electric activity organization Vultures well established club having motto air since 1939 Jef very big Midwest Electric HOTS lives very close some good flying fields inviting anyone Bay area get touch him about Electric flight ATO auto fuse J used- battery positive NOTE use both poles double pole switch wired parallel shown See March 91 related discussion Arming switch Radio Shack 275 1546 DPDT DuBro 9reen ~-4Th- speaker wire ASTRO 4029 rear view ut Receiver Plug winng harness variation Compare photo herein Note similarities differences wiring method March/April issues battery negative Output Speed Control motor Sermos Connectors wiring harness variation Compare methods shown March Aprii issues Perhaps youii want Invent own activities Hummmm didnt think such thing field area anymore See what Electric can Remember club clubto-be would like Electrically connect others area just send info Ill present right Model Aviation patientit sometimes takes few months happen Next Bob Afflerback 123 Harrington Circle Willingboro New Jersey 08046 Tel 609/871-8777 former wet power pattern flier has found righteous way Bob now full-time avid Electric flier editor Flying Models monthly Electric column Ive known Bob several years get talk less regularly Anyway Bob just told annual BCR/CC meeta fun flycoming up July 13 North Burlington Regional High School location little south Bordentown New Jersey can attest has very nice get-together recent years Contact Bob full info see ya 24 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 three negative wires discussed text month blue wire nut brings together simpiy safely inexpensively just twisting joint can undone same way THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 The Electric Connection Service 2 NJ Electric Meet 3 Reader Reaction Events 4 Charging Tip 5 Electric InstallationsPart Seven scene January 27th Vultures Electric meet left courtesy reader Jef Raskin folks out way really like Midwest HOTS jef has developed modifications like clipped tips make fly heifer Photo right shows first official entry just-announced MA RC Electrics Column license plate contest ones reader will remain anonymous Contest details August issue Reader Reaction April column has rather heavy issue invited readers second time share thoughts Electric events meets Wow Everyone must have just woke up cause last Octobers request drew no input got huge response time readers reacting wrote favor formal contest Electric events Everyone has indicated preference either casual low pressure fun activities events no events allthe latter folks favoring Electric gatherings showing sharing freedom fly reader pointed out what should really obviousthat fun events competitive So whats going suggests its degree makes difference effect suggests word contest brings mind classic image contestant type overzealous super motivated overachiever feels its just sort image Electric modelers dont likeand show preferring pressurefree fun events agree Its very clear incoming mail what observe KRC other meets overwhelming majority Electric fliers killer type contest favored same time reader also points out modelers bit fine knowledgeable craftsmen found anywhere else modeldom Continuing same reader went suggest modelers still view Electrics being gliders otherwise having rather limited capability approach correcting says some better Electric builders pilots may little competition oriented go head-to-head wet persuasion What meant fly Electrics right up against wet ones same formal AMA events since rules rule out doing Well folks reader other Bob Benjamin PSEMF Washington State can review did exactly April 91 MA Therein Bob describes participated last years US Scale Masters Championships Electric Porrerfieldright up against big wet guys way Bob will have construction article coming up MA high-performance Tigerkitten E aerobatic designwhich feels should convince some non-believers Thanks Bob everyone else took time let us what Electric attitude around country July1991 25 Continued page 62 Heres another wiring harness approach wire stripped end wire disconnect end come battery pack two Sermos con nectors go motor Everything else whats left over Text explains Sermos connector tool discussed last issue $5 can easily assemble disassemble Sermos connectors custom Electric Installation Available hobby shop direct Sermos R/C lnccheck advertisers index RC Scale/Troy Continued page 55 realistic hand-rubbed look covering job 21st pure pleasure pain stuff stays down stays tough stays drum tightbig time Coverites 21st Century products equally amazing paints film coverings too expected available October youd better start planning special project now Can imagine fabric covered Cub doesnt need painted Its about time isnt What people out working Have got pictures latest RC Fun Scale RC Sport Scale RC Precision Scale creations Got new bird ready just about ready go about top secret scale modeling techniques youve keeping locked up workshop safes have special technique matching color Weathering Panel lines rivets calculate scale speed share 0em rest us Id certainly like have input Im sure lot other modelers out would too Send photos tips way Ill best get general interest ones printed After can learn other see something dont like can learn too Hundreds cowls radial cowls wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 703 890-6017 9 am-6 pm EDT HAWIALK HEJREII OlE RAE WAS GLAD TO HAVE INE SPITFIRE GAiT IT MAO TOHi Orda doeR oh1IeEg LI dec naroy lPoyeOrerHarIdLaId Fbelaos lledrSRAIe Fase ageWrgspon.RO 001105 Corrrplere Ralsa HardwareEase LerrgSr. 6333 Inches Podragas Indaded WoRhI.I2 15 Lbs Maclrirra Cat Foarrr Worg CorePswer.2oyS0 105 Roy 120 1 Hoacy Daly Slyrane Clear CanopyInrora Lo5al Fibargiess Cood Fisa Has Molded Slringars Easy Boild Easy Ely Focollonl Roginnors Warbird Aao.eI. AoIIOISIOOO Pep 0 nR FlyIng Iln.Afl TOflR 11060 I Plea ISalad LandIng 0. Lss 001 1/IS ElI Pewn.SoyOe ne 100 4sy roe -dcl Fan Seal Saab PS 301 dxl PHONE ORDERS P-Al S1-lOl1-800-7803190 aomaz FL 20063aee saffron canaboc 3063 7I4033ffSOg00GAe 000 ceo1800-368-3190 can learn what Well thats now Nothing could tedious reading writing too much too soon Next issue Ill bring some great shots scale birds 1991 Weak Signals Toledo Show issue following Ill bring some pointers photos few colorful subjectsmodels pilotsof 1991 Top Gun Invitational Palm Springs Florida So hang scale fans Build straight fly safely D RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 25 might sayIm surprised brings up another thought has suggested voice Electric modelers necessarily heard AMA Special Interest Group Electric Aeromodeling Associationis very high-performance oriented certainly fine pushing state art both equipment technique However Electric interest lies Perhaps some have suggested its appropriate time consider revision area What feelings about Does matter Are OK need and/or want special interest group represents everyone Please let know Send $100 catalog Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 Goodview VA 24095 Ill pass input along future column see Before leaving Electric events topic Id like pass along idea comes folks WESSthe Westmoreland Electric Soaring Society President Neil Rossi western Pennsylvania Electric group teamed two other local glider clubsthe Steel City Soarers Tn State Soaring Society come up very interesting unique combined Electric/Soaring event concept have two-man teams consisting soaring pilot conventional winch Electric pilot teams compete against other using simple point system member team helps partner timing forth teams fly same tasks Well last August 25th big test five teams went after following tasks two-minute duration mystery time using sealed envelopes various flight times ten-minute duration spot landing bonus points Neil reports activity well received same planning stages Now its important keep mind Sailplanes Electrics competing otherrather teams competing Thus have ingredients very cooperative blending two disciplines benefits come sharing others perspectives skills OK readerswhat does suggest 62 Model Aviation DIELS ENGI EERING INC 0 POBox 101 WooDVILLEOHIo 43469 YESTERDAYS JETS JET KITS FREE FLIGHT 5CALERUBBER POWERED STICK & TI5SUE COMPLETE KITS WITH CANOPIESDECALSPRINTWOOD AND MORE AvAILABLE IN MAY 1991 KIT #15 NORTH AMERICAN F-86D SABRE JET DOG VERSION KIT #16 NORTH AMERICAN F-tOO SUPER SABRE JET ORDER NOW FOR MAY DELIVERY BOTH KITS 1/24 SCALE $20 EACH PLUS $250 EACH SHIPPING $150 FOR CATALOG 14 OTHER KITS & 65 PL&NS AVAILABLE DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED RIC BEGINNERS very upbeat hobby Once have soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses leasf half ifs potenfial fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT disgrace hobby aero modeling industry ruired police itselt free call atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some advertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP rucforl Thanks extensive flight-testing ever conducted hobby u can now know ad vance ones fly slow hands-off stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label stretch imagination Send S350 plus 52C postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently avatable trainers evaluated including ARFs Also grades ease-of-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money oack say eye-opening informative time saving money-saving frustration-sparing RIO publication have ever readl Testimonials available request Jim Waterman 3818 Dertleid Dr Dept MA San Antonio TX 78218 Put Fun Back Fun Fly Geta ROUN TUIT Today Its round S flat flies 30 Flying DISC STOL SUPERIOR Small FIeld 8 FUN FLY AIrcraft STABLE PREDICTABLE & AGILE 54 795 *hippIng TX Aes add 7% aales tax VISA Foam ft Ute Ply Conatruction ELEVON Mixer Included 25-46 cid 3-35Ibe Accurate QUALITY Materiala about teamed wet Electric aerobatic event about teamed wet Electric anything event What would bring modeling skills flying abilitiesnot power systemto test Imaginea whole new era cooperative competition Thanks Neil sharing event design us Perhaps some folks will find just what theyre looking Lets hear other creative folks out Since collectively have overwhelmingly rejected classic heated contest format about telling MA readers what favorite Electric events Moving along other reader reaction next largest April response surprise has brief mention escapement driver circuit used Vintage Trixter Beam allow modern radio equipment activate ol fashion device seems quite few Electric modelers out can trace RC modeling origins Vintage era Well no promises folks perhaps sometime later Ill see about collecting how-to info passing along know said beforeits just doing takes timeand finding outlet may easy Well see Another significant reader reaction has ongoing Electric Installation mini-series readers tell very much appreciate sort thing No has complained will continue several issues Now word about reader mail general Im doing best reasonably responsive letters seeking information help can very large burden times Some reader inquiries require considerable timemy valued resourceto research respond especially pressing try answer letter asks Please tell everything need know get Electric Mercy Folks Ill always try best can Im asking once again kindly enclose SASE want response Andplease write legibly might rather surprised much effort can go trying decipher some text receive What Im saying summary isplease help help charging tip may save some head-scratching concerns potential effects RC transmitter can have some chargers use particular electronically controlled chargers such voltage boost circuits and/or peak detectors can fall victim transmitter signals see current meter wandering should rock solid some other funny goings check see transmitter located within few feet charger its cord pack under charge called interference Just turn off transmitter get refueling process other guys channel will really appreciate Electric installations continues yet wiring harness variety consideration photos see speed controlin case older visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS ATATICiNI JILJ w U etc 1-OR OLDER RADIO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 model Jomar SC 4hard wired ie permanently connected arming switch charge jack fuse assembly can actually swapped plane plane represents complete everything else part Electric installation effect sum total stuff Electrically fits between motor battery apparent photo fact bottom speed control PC board has double stick Velcro attachedused mount mating Velcro piece model course Compare wiring arrangement March April June issues see similarities differences difference stands out set Sermos connectors speed control output leads interface mating pair motor speed control positive input lead soldered direcfly arming switch no connector path other hand arming switch input still system fuse outputas July 1991 63 As seen theTM Hit Movie TOY SOLDIERS lionded Model Products Box 10998 Suite 543 AustIn TX 78766 512 250-1420 512 444-3368 Jenny Return days Great Waldo Pepper Museum quality model easily removable bi-wing unit challenge show us finer QUALITY kit Wing Span 66 Engine Size 26-50 FS 20-40 15 Kit includes custom parts scale control hook-up rigging AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd SagInaw MI 48603 $15900 plus $650 postage handling Color Catalog other quality kits $400 InformatIon write call 517-781-3 517-781-4322 IIMJVATIVk MODEL PRODUCTS INC BRINGS YOU. R STRONGno Penrab FMz SUPERFLEXASLE W\WOTO/ SUPER FASTU GRIPS TIGHT WHERE OTHERS OOWT REMOVABLE WITHOUT TRACESUPER ADHESIVE 2I1 BIG 3 7 oz TUBE Totally Clear Simple Ste 009 Part No Maring iloids Canopina ANY Materiel incloding Plastic Coverings Nt Fogging C/ear Pica Aside Plmwleis PiSergiess Adores Sernos Moonted Anynrirete Writlout Pear Totally Bemontie Wioroot Causing Darrnage PPM, available hobby retailer coil Innovative Model Products Toil Pine 800780-3180 18001388-3190 Dealer Inquiries Wanted Add $250 SisH shown earlier Note also positive charge jack lead also connected switch terminal unconnected lead shown disconnect itthe other fuse mateplease see May issue course positive lead battery Moving alongr come another difference Its negative leads collected connected three negative leads need connected togetherjust like before Previously interconnected unused set arming switch terminals served tie-points system pictured interconnected device thatll cost six penniesa wire nut three leads under discussion include negative lead battery negative lead charge jack negative input lead speed control leads stripped insulation about % dont cut nick strands please exposed wire ends manually twisted together lightly just PPM. uSSO SY liE PROS CA Art Joiroson ISee BC Modeler dydi isasel Rarnon Tomes Ikeastert Wtnner US Scale Teaml Bonn topnr lkdior Scale iSV ModelerI Fran Costello IColserilot Plying Modeis 5mg BOlney ISanoreastem icontrilastor Scale tiC Modeler Matters Compeotor Mike Mao lisper Star Fieiicopter Plioll PO Rex 4366Aleaeoebeefro, Margate FL 33063Hobby Lobby $995 gather tightly interconnected screwing blue wire nut Blue particular size wire nut routinely use particular purpose As shown high current carrying wire same high- flex kind previously described generally use 14 16 gauge charge jack wires 20 22 gauge insulated single conductors speaker wire See Bobs discussion speaker wire March issue MA As pictured example arming switch single pole single throw SPST type no longer use new installations preference now double pole version shown sketch So have itone Electric installation technique add collection As mentioned earlier purpose mini-series offer variety wiring options consideration selection idea see what variations possible choose among offered come up own custom 6917 W 59th St tiaumumm K&S Engineeringrn-rnTools Chicago IL 60638 * Model 212 il lype iron gives 30 WaIts capacity last heat field repairs using 12 volt battery power * Model 300 Iron gives YOU 30 Waifs capacity light Weight pencil type iron * Model 910Iron has capacity 60 watts heavy duty iron * Model 1210 Gun provides 100 watts capacity heats instantly Send $100 catalog prices phone 312/586-8503 0 Model 910 Model 300 /j2ModeI 212 PFMixss THE WORK O MANY ADHESIWS Us4 As Thread Lock Better Silicone Dries 1/4 Tire Time Better C/As Attactring CanopAs P/i Plastic Pod Pitiertiats Paris variation Remember installations have motor battery everything else Its latter area have real opportunity own customizing develop installation best suited both model Incidentally case wondering newer models have equipped speed control remaining uncommitted entityie soldered part harness rather has connectors both its input output Thus its easy swap speed controls outwhich test evaluation purposes unitized wiring version shown earlier models Whatever both methods very workable approaches So much another month time read country should well past winter blues sky blues Happy Quiet-Power Landings EveryoneD Scooter/Ki ncaid Continued page 33 matches shape WI Consequently ribs can cut using Wi template Make two ribs %-in ply 10 %-in balsa 38 5A6 /32 sheet balsa Twenty 38 ribs will used tapered tip panels Select 10 left panel 10 right Using thin-line felt-tip pen mark two ribs W16 two W17 continuing through W25 Place spars plan insert rib its correct location felt-tip pen mark ribs excess cut off leading trailing edges Contour top airfoil two W25 ribs shown plan Using short piece % x %-in spar stock stack W15 through W25 ribs contour tops W16 through W24 ribs Follow same procedure opposite panel will have recut top spar notch tapered ribs Cut leading trailing edge sheeting proper length panel Make leading edge sheeting Continued poge 73 64 Model Aviation

THE ELECTRIC Connection Service has two offerings month First Everett Wick 4765 Willowview Rd Dayton Ohio 45439 Tel 513/859-8594 Everett would very much like connect others interest Electric area Everett interested possibility forming Electric club know others around country want same thing Ill suggest article Bob Aberle May 91 issue Flying Models magazine article Bob describes detail story SEFLIthe Long Island club discussed column last month Bobs article has much offer beyond specifics topic get chance check out Next Jef Raskin yes f 8 Gypsy Hill Road Box 1638 Pacifica California 94044 Tel 415/359-8588 Jef editor San Francisco Vultures newsletter wrote tell about Electric activity organization Vultures well established club having motto air since 1939 Jef very big Midwest Electric HOTS lives very close some good flying fields inviting anyone Bay area get touch him about Electric flight ATO auto fuse J used- battery positive NOTE use both poles double pole switch wired parallel shown See March 91 related discussion Arming switch Radio Shack 275 1546 DPDT DuBro 9reen ~-4Th- speaker wire ASTRO 4029 rear view ut Receiver Plug winng harness variation Compare photo herein Note similarities differences wiring method March/April issues battery negative Output Speed Control motor Sermos Connectors wiring harness variation Compare methods shown March Aprii issues Perhaps youii want Invent own activities Hummmm didnt think such thing field area anymore See what Electric can Remember club clubto-be would like Electrically connect others area just send info Ill present right Model Aviation patientit sometimes takes few months happen Next Bob Afflerback 123 Harrington Circle Willingboro New Jersey 08046 Tel 609/871-8777 former wet power pattern flier has found righteous way Bob now full-time avid Electric flier editor Flying Models monthly Electric column Ive known Bob several years get talk less regularly Anyway Bob just told annual BCR/CC meeta fun flycoming up July 13 North Burlington Regional High School location little south Bordentown New Jersey can attest has very nice get-together recent years Contact Bob full info see ya 24 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 three negative wires discussed text month blue wire nut brings together simpiy safely inexpensively just twisting joint can undone same way THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 The Electric Connection Service 2 NJ Electric Meet 3 Reader Reaction Events 4 Charging Tip 5 Electric InstallationsPart Seven scene January 27th Vultures Electric meet left courtesy reader Jef Raskin folks out way really like Midwest HOTS jef has developed modifications like clipped tips make fly heifer Photo right shows first official entry just-announced MA RC Electrics Column license plate contest ones reader will remain anonymous Contest details August issue Reader Reaction April column has rather heavy issue invited readers second time share thoughts Electric events meets Wow Everyone must have just woke up cause last Octobers request drew no input got huge response time readers reacting wrote favor formal contest Electric events Everyone has indicated preference either casual low pressure fun activities events no events allthe latter folks favoring Electric gatherings showing sharing freedom fly reader pointed out what should really obviousthat fun events competitive So whats going suggests its degree makes difference effect suggests word contest brings mind classic image contestant type overzealous super motivated overachiever feels its just sort image Electric modelers dont likeand show preferring pressurefree fun events agree Its very clear incoming mail what observe KRC other meets overwhelming majority Electric fliers killer type contest favored same time reader also points out modelers bit fine knowledgeable craftsmen found anywhere else modeldom Continuing same reader went suggest modelers still view Electrics being gliders otherwise having rather limited capability approach correcting says some better Electric builders pilots may little competition oriented go head-to-head wet persuasion What meant fly Electrics right up against wet ones same formal AMA events since rules rule out doing Well folks reader other Bob Benjamin PSEMF Washington State can review did exactly April 91 MA Therein Bob describes participated last years US Scale Masters Championships Electric Porrerfieldright up against big wet guys way Bob will have construction article coming up MA high-performance Tigerkitten E aerobatic designwhich feels should convince some non-believers Thanks Bob everyone else took time let us what Electric attitude around country July1991 25 Continued page 62 Heres another wiring harness approach wire stripped end wire disconnect end come battery pack two Sermos con nectors go motor Everything else whats left over Text explains Sermos connector tool discussed last issue $5 can easily assemble disassemble Sermos connectors custom Electric Installation Available hobby shop direct Sermos R/C lnccheck advertisers index RC Scale/Troy Continued page 55 realistic hand-rubbed look covering job 21st pure pleasure pain stuff stays down stays tough stays drum tightbig time Coverites 21st Century products equally amazing paints film coverings too expected available October youd better start planning special project now Can imagine fabric covered Cub doesnt need painted Its about time isnt What people out working Have got pictures latest RC Fun Scale RC Sport Scale RC Precision Scale creations Got new bird ready just about ready go about top secret scale modeling techniques youve keeping locked up workshop safes have special technique matching color Weathering Panel lines rivets calculate scale speed share 0em rest us Id certainly like have input Im sure lot other modelers out would too Send photos tips way Ill best get general interest ones printed After can learn other see something dont like can learn too Hundreds cowls radial cowls wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 703 890-6017 9 am-6 pm EDT HAWIALK HEJREII OlE RAE WAS GLAD TO HAVE INE SPITFIRE GAiT IT MAO TOHi Orda doeR oh1IeEg LI dec naroy lPoyeOrerHarIdLaId Fbelaos lledrSRAIe Fase ageWrgspon.RO 001105 Corrrplere Ralsa HardwareEase LerrgSr. 6333 Inches Podragas Indaded WoRhI.I2 15 Lbs Maclrirra Cat Foarrr Worg CorePswer.2oyS0 105 Roy 120 1 Hoacy Daly Slyrane Clear CanopyInrora Lo5al Fibargiess Cood Fisa Has Molded Slringars Easy Boild Easy Ely Focollonl Roginnors Warbird Aao.eI. AoIIOISIOOO Pep 0 nR FlyIng Iln.Afl TOflR 11060 I Plea ISalad LandIng 0. Lss 001 1/IS ElI Pewn.SoyOe ne 100 4sy roe -dcl Fan Seal Saab PS 301 dxl PHONE ORDERS P-Al S1-lOl1-800-7803190 aomaz FL 20063aee saffron canaboc 3063 7I4033ffSOg00GAe 000 ceo1800-368-3190 can learn what Well thats now Nothing could tedious reading writing too much too soon Next issue Ill bring some great shots scale birds 1991 Weak Signals Toledo Show issue following Ill bring some pointers photos few colorful subjectsmodels pilotsof 1991 Top Gun Invitational Palm Springs Florida So hang scale fans Build straight fly safely D RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 25 might sayIm surprised brings up another thought has suggested voice Electric modelers necessarily heard AMA Special Interest Group Electric Aeromodeling Associationis very high-performance oriented certainly fine pushing state art both equipment technique However Electric interest lies Perhaps some have suggested its appropriate time consider revision area What feelings about Does matter Are OK need and/or want special interest group represents everyone Please let know Send $100 catalog Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 Goodview VA 24095 Ill pass input along future column see Before leaving Electric events topic Id like pass along idea comes folks WESSthe Westmoreland Electric Soaring Society President Neil Rossi western Pennsylvania Electric group teamed two other local glider clubsthe Steel City Soarers Tn State Soaring Society come up very interesting unique combined Electric/Soaring event concept have two-man teams consisting soaring pilot conventional winch Electric pilot teams compete against other using simple point system member team helps partner timing forth teams fly same tasks Well last August 25th big test five teams went after following tasks two-minute duration mystery time using sealed envelopes various flight times ten-minute duration spot landing bonus points Neil reports activity well received same planning stages Now its important keep mind Sailplanes Electrics competing otherrather teams competing Thus have ingredients very cooperative blending two disciplines benefits come sharing others perspectives skills OK readerswhat does suggest 62 Model Aviation DIELS ENGI EERING INC 0 POBox 101 WooDVILLEOHIo 43469 YESTERDAYS JETS JET KITS FREE FLIGHT 5CALERUBBER POWERED STICK & TI5SUE COMPLETE KITS WITH CANOPIESDECALSPRINTWOOD AND MORE AvAILABLE IN MAY 1991 KIT #15 NORTH AMERICAN F-86D SABRE JET DOG VERSION KIT #16 NORTH AMERICAN F-tOO SUPER SABRE JET ORDER NOW FOR MAY DELIVERY BOTH KITS 1/24 SCALE $20 EACH PLUS $250 EACH SHIPPING $150 FOR CATALOG 14 OTHER KITS & 65 PL&NS AVAILABLE DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED RIC BEGINNERS very upbeat hobby Once have soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses leasf half ifs potenfial fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT disgrace hobby aero modeling industry ruired police itselt free call atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some advertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP rucforl Thanks extensive flight-testing ever conducted hobby u can now know ad vance ones fly slow hands-off stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label stretch imagination Send S350 plus 52C postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently avatable trainers evaluated including ARFs Also grades ease-of-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money oack say eye-opening informative time saving money-saving frustration-sparing RIO publication have ever readl Testimonials available request Jim Waterman 3818 Dertleid Dr Dept MA San Antonio TX 78218 Put Fun Back Fun Fly Geta ROUN TUIT Today Its round S flat flies 30 Flying DISC STOL SUPERIOR Small FIeld 8 FUN FLY AIrcraft STABLE PREDICTABLE & AGILE 54 795 *hippIng TX Aes add 7% aales tax VISA Foam ft Ute Ply Conatruction ELEVON Mixer Included 25-46 cid 3-35Ibe Accurate QUALITY Materiala about teamed wet Electric aerobatic event about teamed wet Electric anything event What would bring modeling skills flying abilitiesnot power systemto test Imaginea whole new era cooperative competition Thanks Neil sharing event design us Perhaps some folks will find just what theyre looking Lets hear other creative folks out Since collectively have overwhelmingly rejected classic heated contest format about telling MA readers what favorite Electric events Moving along other reader reaction next largest April response surprise has brief mention escapement driver circuit used Vintage Trixter Beam allow modern radio equipment activate ol fashion device seems quite few Electric modelers out can trace RC modeling origins Vintage era Well no promises folks perhaps sometime later Ill see about collecting how-to info passing along know said beforeits just doing takes timeand finding outlet may easy Well see Another significant reader reaction has ongoing Electric Installation mini-series readers tell very much appreciate sort thing No has complained will continue several issues Now word about reader mail general Im doing best reasonably responsive letters seeking information help can very large burden times Some reader inquiries require considerable timemy valued resourceto research respond especially pressing try answer letter asks Please tell everything need know get Electric Mercy Folks Ill always try best can Im asking once again kindly enclose SASE want response Andplease write legibly might rather surprised much effort can go trying decipher some text receive What Im saying summary isplease help help charging tip may save some head-scratching concerns potential effects RC transmitter can have some chargers use particular electronically controlled chargers such voltage boost circuits and/or peak detectors can fall victim transmitter signals see current meter wandering should rock solid some other funny goings check see transmitter located within few feet charger its cord pack under charge called interference Just turn off transmitter get refueling process other guys channel will really appreciate Electric installations continues yet wiring harness variety consideration photos see speed controlin case older visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS ATATICiNI JILJ w U etc 1-OR OLDER RADIO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 model Jomar SC 4hard wired ie permanently connected arming switch charge jack fuse assembly can actually swapped plane plane represents complete everything else part Electric installation effect sum total stuff Electrically fits between motor battery apparent photo fact bottom speed control PC board has double stick Velcro attachedused mount mating Velcro piece model course Compare wiring arrangement March April June issues see similarities differences difference stands out set Sermos connectors speed control output leads interface mating pair motor speed control positive input lead soldered direcfly arming switch no connector path other hand arming switch input still system fuse outputas July 1991 63 As seen theTM Hit Movie TOY SOLDIERS lionded Model Products Box 10998 Suite 543 AustIn TX 78766 512 250-1420 512 444-3368 Jenny Return days Great Waldo Pepper Museum quality model easily removable bi-wing unit challenge show us finer QUALITY kit Wing Span 66 Engine Size 26-50 FS 20-40 15 Kit includes custom parts scale control hook-up rigging AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd SagInaw MI 48603 $15900 plus $650 postage handling Color Catalog other quality kits $400 InformatIon write call 517-781-3 517-781-4322 IIMJVATIVk MODEL PRODUCTS INC BRINGS YOU. R STRONGno Penrab FMz SUPERFLEXASLE W\WOTO/ SUPER FASTU GRIPS TIGHT WHERE OTHERS OOWT REMOVABLE WITHOUT TRACESUPER ADHESIVE 2I1 BIG 3 7 oz TUBE Totally Clear Simple Ste 009 Part No Maring iloids Canopina ANY Materiel incloding Plastic Coverings Nt Fogging C/ear Pica Aside Plmwleis PiSergiess Adores Sernos Moonted Anynrirete Writlout Pear Totally Bemontie Wioroot Causing Darrnage PPM, available hobby retailer coil Innovative Model Products Toil Pine 800780-3180 18001388-3190 Dealer Inquiries Wanted Add $250 SisH shown earlier Note also positive charge jack lead also connected switch terminal unconnected lead shown disconnect itthe other fuse mateplease see May issue course positive lead battery Moving alongr come another difference Its negative leads collected connected three negative leads need connected togetherjust like before Previously interconnected unused set arming switch terminals served tie-points system pictured interconnected device thatll cost six penniesa wire nut three leads under discussion include negative lead battery negative lead charge jack negative input lead speed control leads stripped insulation about % dont cut nick strands please exposed wire ends manually twisted together lightly just PPM. uSSO SY liE PROS CA Art Joiroson ISee BC Modeler dydi isasel Rarnon Tomes Ikeastert Wtnner US Scale Teaml Bonn topnr lkdior Scale iSV ModelerI Fran Costello IColserilot Plying Modeis 5mg BOlney ISanoreastem icontrilastor Scale tiC Modeler Matters Compeotor Mike Mao lisper Star Fieiicopter Plioll PO Rex 4366Aleaeoebeefro, Margate FL 33063Hobby Lobby $995 gather tightly interconnected screwing blue wire nut Blue particular size wire nut routinely use particular purpose As shown high current carrying wire same high- flex kind previously described generally use 14 16 gauge charge jack wires 20 22 gauge insulated single conductors speaker wire See Bobs discussion speaker wire March issue MA As pictured example arming switch single pole single throw SPST type no longer use new installations preference now double pole version shown sketch So have itone Electric installation technique add collection As mentioned earlier purpose mini-series offer variety wiring options consideration selection idea see what variations possible choose among offered come up own custom 6917 W 59th St tiaumumm K&S Engineeringrn-rnTools Chicago IL 60638 * Model 212 il lype iron gives 30 WaIts capacity last heat field repairs using 12 volt battery power * Model 300 Iron gives YOU 30 Waifs capacity light Weight pencil type iron * Model 910Iron has capacity 60 watts heavy duty iron * Model 1210 Gun provides 100 watts capacity heats instantly Send $100 catalog prices phone 312/586-8503 0 Model 910 Model 300 /j2ModeI 212 PFMixss THE WORK O MANY ADHESIWS Us4 As Thread Lock Better Silicone Dries 1/4 Tire Time Better C/As Attactring CanopAs P/i Plastic Pod Pitiertiats Paris variation Remember installations have motor battery everything else Its latter area have real opportunity own customizing develop installation best suited both model Incidentally case wondering newer models have equipped speed control remaining uncommitted entityie soldered part harness rather has connectors both its input output Thus its easy swap speed controls outwhich test evaluation purposes unitized wiring version shown earlier models Whatever both methods very workable approaches So much another month time read country should well past winter blues sky blues Happy Quiet-Power Landings EveryoneD Scooter/Ki ncaid Continued page 33 matches shape WI Consequently ribs can cut using Wi template Make two ribs %-in ply 10 %-in balsa 38 5A6 /32 sheet balsa Twenty 38 ribs will used tapered tip panels Select 10 left panel 10 right Using thin-line felt-tip pen mark two ribs W16 two W17 continuing through W25 Place spars plan insert rib its correct location felt-tip pen mark ribs excess cut off leading trailing edges Contour top airfoil two W25 ribs shown plan Using short piece % x %-in spar stock stack W15 through W25 ribs contour tops W16 through W24 ribs Follow same procedure opposite panel will have recut top spar notch tapered ribs Cut leading trailing edge sheeting proper length panel Make leading edge sheeting Continued poge 73 64 Model Aviation