AH THE GOOD OLD DAYS Would lieve Thirties Forties could buy model airplane kit nickel tube glue went same price really wanted splurge might plunk down dime get rubber-powered kit produced 18-in wingspan Scale flier really wanted go first class fifty cents would get Cleveland Dwarf -in scale kit two weeks al lowance some kidsa young fortune As time passed gas engines came vogue might save up pennies vest $1650 Ohlsson 23 power allbalsa Jim Walker Control Line Fireball kit cost $10 advent real radio con trol engine choice K&B Greenhead 45 thatd set back staggering $2795 hobby shop just engine power $2495 Scale Spitfire kit mid-Sixties point Im making Scale modeling has come expensive over yearsin spades Giant Scale movement began 1976 Dick Phillipss first columns Radio Con trol Modeler could acquire Quadra engine $85 $120 depending bought it Since Giant Scale prices have burst through ceiling Today engines blasting through $500 level model kits run $200 $700 $1000 RC model seems norm radio costs considered Re tracts selling $200-$300 arent unknown Gi ant warbird builders $50-$60 pair scale wheels doesnt jar finer sensibilities Giant Scale builder Fortunately beautiful birds show up Giant Scale flight lines plansbuilt inherently lower costs trade sweat equity fancy prefabricated bits pieces would run up cost models keep costs low possible few dollar-saving techniques might consider Lets begin engines Although gas prices have risen substantially local service sta tion theyre still bunch cheaper glow fuel So gas burner will save few pennies par ticularly over long run Most plans-built scratch-built Giant Scale models specify spruce other hardwoods primary construction material Precut strips relatively expensive have halfway de cent table saw can rip own sheet lumber lower overall cost dont have local source spruce might consider sending catalog put out Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co Fullerton California Check 52 Model Aviation Radio Cono Giant Scale John de Vries Colonel USAF Ret 4610 Moffat La Colorado Springs CO 80915 Master model builder David Cohn quarter-scale Pfalz DXII Dave enlarged Dennis Bryant drawings quarter-scale supplemented scale detail Wylam drawings Close-up nose Cohns Pfalz scale radiator simulated Mercedes engine neat job hiding MokI 1 5-cu-in engine wing bracing wires functional DXII takes off Mold full song 18-lb model isa real pussycat air lands slowly Germany built plane late WW supplement its Fokkers Though stayed iokkers shadow Pfalz outstanding speed Its own right ads full-scale aviation magazines companys current address Although some Giant builders de plore its use youve got admit foam inexpensive substitute model building applications Foam wings tad heavier built up ribs spars cost considered dont insist expensive balsa sheeting theyre reasonable tradeoff Foam blocks can substituted such applica tions formed wing tips fleshing Out fuse lage contours choose blue green foam uses youll happily surprised find modeling adhesiveseven cyano acrylateswont dissolve Thin poster board very thin ply will add strength foam wings keeping cost within reason Often inexpensive mahogany door paneling may substituted costly plywoods some Giant Scale applications Some modelers use wing ribs formers Since isnt much stress wing ribs other modelers save buck using foam core board youre better off choosing commercially available products comes control system big bird safety considera tions can save bunch making own wheels other accessories Itll take bit digging host unusual sources wheels Just example rollers local hangar queen ready-to-cover Ryan B-5 came K-Man scooter look around little can keep cost plans-built Giant model reason able level trade time bit re search youll pleasantly surprised lit tle Giant will cost Finally youre willing make part yourself rather relying pre fabricated bits pieces youll well ahead cost department Solution needed Steve Pelles 3408 Constitution Ave Colorado Springs CO 80909 has prob lem content bolt together Sig Morris sey Bravo kit comes out box Steve wants convert Momssey OM-l single-seater OM- 1 ancestor Bravo open cockpit Steve has draw ing bird old issue Kitplanes mag azine needs way documenta tion Drop him line have OM-l data model builders modeler David Cohn Tor rance California sent some photos Ive cluded three Im sure will convince eminence Dave enlarged Dennis Bryants Pfalz DXII drawings quarter-scale built model used Wylam drawings details lacking construction plans model weighs rea sonable 18 lb powered Moki 15-cuin engine notes difficult find engine fit within weird shape prototypes nose bird flies well lands very s-l-o-w-l-y Computer stuff John R Lane J&L Sales 20163 Woodbend Northville MI 48167 has come up computer software product might interest Giant Scale fliers particu larly beginners stick twiddling Its called Primary RIC Flight Trainer works Com modore 64 128 Amiga home computers equipped joysticks program con tained single 5-in disk According John program teaches ILL FL Y WHA T FIX Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL uency Conversion $4000 Service Includes Crystals Certification Call Today Ultra Narrow Band AM Receiver Model KMRDC4-7A Years developing bua worth wait Features Dual conversion AGC Crystal Ceramic Filters 50 53 72 75Mhz Connectors Kraft styles Deans World & specials Specifications Size 275 70mm x 165 4 15mm x 825 205mm Weight 165 oz Working Voltage 38 60 VDC Temperature -10 120F 10 Khz spacing Bandwidth 1- 85 khz 60db down 301P 3db Image 60db down Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kraft KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies World Engines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments Large Inventory RIC Parts Crystals ter Specials List Prices Exceeds AMA Rx Guidelines 4 Channel$9495 5 Channel$9995 6 Channel$10495 7 Channel$10995 Pro-Line Units add $1000 Dealers Discounts available Rx Trade $5-Sb Send Self Addressed Envelope Brochures UPS US Mail Federal Express COD Shipping Charges Extra Mastercard Visa Accepted Kraft Midwest Inc 115 E Main Northville MI 48167 313 348-0085 FAX 313 348-4175 rudiments RC flying point view both proper flying field procedures basic ma neuvers havent chance check out disk machine IBM-compatible program seems good idea Flying season fast approaching hasnt appeared part country hope winters project coming along nicely will ready take wing spring weather allows Before shove throttle forward first test flight new Giant break out checklist make sure bird will safe fly Recheck proper center-of-gravity CG lo cation accomplish close- long-distance radio range checks triple-check direction move ment control surfaces particularly aile rons verify designed range control surface movements make sure wheels track straight ahead engine putting out its rated power cant too careful want assured great-flying model Its worth ex tra time effort Lots luck new Giant E April 1991 53 RCD AM & FM 7 Channel Receiver Specal exclusive 6 meters -$7995 TX conversion available Full 1991 Specsl Rx alone 72/75 mhz -$6995 OrderModel RCO100 Futabla G AM$6995 Model RCD15O Futabla J AM$6995 Model RCD200 Futabla J FM$6995 Model RCD300 Airtronic AM$6995 Model RCD1 50KB Kraft K-Une B$6995 Model RCD15WR JR AM$6995 Model RCD1 50TH Tower 500$6995 Match tuned Gold 1991 Tx FREE Tuned aligned updating Tx$7495 Tuned aligned Tx frequency change. $8495 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/04
Page Numbers: 52, 53
AH THE GOOD OLD DAYS Would lieve Thirties Forties could buy model airplane kit nickel tube glue went same price really wanted splurge might plunk down dime get rubber-powered kit produced 18-in wingspan Scale flier really wanted go first class fifty cents would get Cleveland Dwarf -in scale kit two weeks al lowance some kidsa young fortune As time passed gas engines came vogue might save up pennies vest $1650 Ohlsson 23 power allbalsa Jim Walker Control Line Fireball kit cost $10 advent real radio con trol engine choice K&B Greenhead 45 thatd set back staggering $2795 hobby shop just engine power $2495 Scale Spitfire kit mid-Sixties point Im making Scale modeling has come expensive over yearsin spades Giant Scale movement began 1976 Dick Phillipss first columns Radio Con trol Modeler could acquire Quadra engine $85 $120 depending bought it Since Giant Scale prices have burst through ceiling Today engines blasting through $500 level model kits run $200 $700 $1000 RC model seems norm radio costs considered Re tracts selling $200-$300 arent unknown Gi ant warbird builders $50-$60 pair scale wheels doesnt jar finer sensibilities Giant Scale builder Fortunately beautiful birds show up Giant Scale flight lines plansbuilt inherently lower costs trade sweat equity fancy prefabricated bits pieces would run up cost models keep costs low possible few dollar-saving techniques might consider Lets begin engines Although gas prices have risen substantially local service sta tion theyre still bunch cheaper glow fuel So gas burner will save few pennies par ticularly over long run Most plans-built scratch-built Giant Scale models specify spruce other hardwoods primary construction material Precut strips relatively expensive have halfway de cent table saw can rip own sheet lumber lower overall cost dont have local source spruce might consider sending catalog put out Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co Fullerton California Check 52 Model Aviation Radio Cono Giant Scale John de Vries Colonel USAF Ret 4610 Moffat La Colorado Springs CO 80915 Master model builder David Cohn quarter-scale Pfalz DXII Dave enlarged Dennis Bryant drawings quarter-scale supplemented scale detail Wylam drawings Close-up nose Cohns Pfalz scale radiator simulated Mercedes engine neat job hiding MokI 1 5-cu-in engine wing bracing wires functional DXII takes off Mold full song 18-lb model isa real pussycat air lands slowly Germany built plane late WW supplement its Fokkers Though stayed iokkers shadow Pfalz outstanding speed Its own right ads full-scale aviation magazines companys current address Although some Giant builders de plore its use youve got admit foam inexpensive substitute model building applications Foam wings tad heavier built up ribs spars cost considered dont insist expensive balsa sheeting theyre reasonable tradeoff Foam blocks can substituted such applica tions formed wing tips fleshing Out fuse lage contours choose blue green foam uses youll happily surprised find modeling adhesiveseven cyano acrylateswont dissolve Thin poster board very thin ply will add strength foam wings keeping cost within reason Often inexpensive mahogany door paneling may substituted costly plywoods some Giant Scale applications Some modelers use wing ribs formers Since isnt much stress wing ribs other modelers save buck using foam core board youre better off choosing commercially available products comes control system big bird safety considera tions can save bunch making own wheels other accessories Itll take bit digging host unusual sources wheels Just example rollers local hangar queen ready-to-cover Ryan B-5 came K-Man scooter look around little can keep cost plans-built Giant model reason able level trade time bit re search youll pleasantly surprised lit tle Giant will cost Finally youre willing make part yourself rather relying pre fabricated bits pieces youll well ahead cost department Solution needed Steve Pelles 3408 Constitution Ave Colorado Springs CO 80909 has prob lem content bolt together Sig Morris sey Bravo kit comes out box Steve wants convert Momssey OM-l single-seater OM- 1 ancestor Bravo open cockpit Steve has draw ing bird old issue Kitplanes mag azine needs way documenta tion Drop him line have OM-l data model builders modeler David Cohn Tor rance California sent some photos Ive cluded three Im sure will convince eminence Dave enlarged Dennis Bryants Pfalz DXII drawings quarter-scale built model used Wylam drawings details lacking construction plans model weighs rea sonable 18 lb powered Moki 15-cuin engine notes difficult find engine fit within weird shape prototypes nose bird flies well lands very s-l-o-w-l-y Computer stuff John R Lane J&L Sales 20163 Woodbend Northville MI 48167 has come up computer software product might interest Giant Scale fliers particu larly beginners stick twiddling Its called Primary RIC Flight Trainer works Com modore 64 128 Amiga home computers equipped joysticks program con tained single 5-in disk According John program teaches ILL FL Y WHA T FIX Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL uency Conversion $4000 Service Includes Crystals Certification Call Today Ultra Narrow Band AM Receiver Model KMRDC4-7A Years developing bua worth wait Features Dual conversion AGC Crystal Ceramic Filters 50 53 72 75Mhz Connectors Kraft styles Deans World & specials Specifications Size 275 70mm x 165 4 15mm x 825 205mm Weight 165 oz Working Voltage 38 60 VDC Temperature -10 120F 10 Khz spacing Bandwidth 1- 85 khz 60db down 301P 3db Image 60db down Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kraft KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies World Engines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments Large Inventory RIC Parts Crystals ter Specials List Prices Exceeds AMA Rx Guidelines 4 Channel$9495 5 Channel$9995 6 Channel$10495 7 Channel$10995 Pro-Line Units add $1000 Dealers Discounts available Rx Trade $5-Sb Send Self Addressed Envelope Brochures UPS US Mail Federal Express COD Shipping Charges Extra Mastercard Visa Accepted Kraft Midwest Inc 115 E Main Northville MI 48167 313 348-0085 FAX 313 348-4175 rudiments RC flying point view both proper flying field procedures basic ma neuvers havent chance check out disk machine IBM-compatible program seems good idea Flying season fast approaching hasnt appeared part country hope winters project coming along nicely will ready take wing spring weather allows Before shove throttle forward first test flight new Giant break out checklist make sure bird will safe fly Recheck proper center-of-gravity CG lo cation accomplish close- long-distance radio range checks triple-check direction move ment control surfaces particularly aile rons verify designed range control surface movements make sure wheels track straight ahead engine putting out its rated power cant too careful want assured great-flying model Its worth ex tra time effort Lots luck new Giant E April 1991 53 RCD AM & FM 7 Channel Receiver Specal exclusive 6 meters -$7995 TX conversion available Full 1991 Specsl Rx alone 72/75 mhz -$6995 OrderModel RCO100 Futabla G AM$6995 Model RCD15O Futabla J AM$6995 Model RCD200 Futabla J FM$6995 Model RCD300 Airtronic AM$6995 Model RCD1 50KB Kraft K-Une B$6995 Model RCD15WR JR AM$6995 Model RCD1 50TH Tower 500$6995 Match tuned Gold 1991 Tx FREE Tuned aligned updating Tx$7495 Tuned aligned Tx frequency change. $8495 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident