AVID FLIER Renegade Spirit ProTech PT-2have seen HiMAX miniMAX Challenger II Phantom Kestrel Hawk lot around along host other homebuilts ultralights taste runs British design theres Streak Shadow point literally hundreds small good flying mancarrying aircraft have never modeled would make spectacular Giant Scale birds Few RC drawings exist ultralights smaller homebuilts Thats difficult understand because data produce readily available designers manufacturers universally provide data packs home builder might build full-scale versions data packs usually include scale threeviews 4 popular size specification lists photographs completed aircraft forward-looking designers often provide VCR tapes cover construction flight shots birds prices documentation packages run $15 $30 depending completeness complexity Since airplanes discussing simple ham-handed draftsman can produce usable RC model drawings minimum effort lots straight lines constant chord wings slab-sided fuselages designs Another factor lends desirability modeling ultralights less complex Joe Averltt Miami Beach Florida modified 1938 Popular Aviation Fairchild 24R RC original Paul Lindberg drawings Power Enya 60 seven foot span beauty Fuselage covering silk wings tail feathers MonoKote Joe says got drawings John Pond Old Time Plans homebuilts size Theyre relatively small prototype form scale scale models will easily transportable prototypes slow fliers Thus models should eminently flyable 32 Model Aviation Giant Scale John de Vries 4010 Moffat Lane Colorado Springs CO 80915 ig Diabolo 1204M Wendell Hostetlers latest creation Details column concern ing availablity drawings accessories Leo Ford left Lakewood Colorado 40% Don Quixote Polish homebuilt IMAA Chapter 90s annual Project Review Model spans 11 ft features reverse-running Super Tigre 2500 Wheels toy Little Big Wheel Also seen annual Project Review North American B-25 right built Al Ward Akron Colorado Nick Ziroli plans Model powered two 26 Sachs-Dolmars Battery Packs. best radio gear. no better its batteries SR BATTERIES INC BOX 287 BELLPORT NEW YORK 11713 516 286-0079 FAX 516 286-0901 aerobatically inclined Giant Scale model builder several mini bipes stressed 9 Gs miniatures will inherit satisfying maneuverability several designs include provisions floats skis addition wheeled landing gearsin case want bird fly off local lake can find photos ads data packs described above prime source monthly magazine Kitplanes although several other homebuilder periodicals magazine racks carry advertisements designers companies furnish course EAAs Sport Aviation magazine replete similar advertisements youre like save model magazines future reference Three-views how-to articles scale data valuable readily hand need However finding specific article stack magazines can often frustrating experience Model Maniacs yep thats name run Larry Sivertson has come rescue Theyre producing yearly Indexes Model Aviation Model Airplane News Radio Control Modeler eight bucks per 1990 versions currently available youre interested Contact Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Robert L Eckard has uncovered veritable gold quality information vintage Giant Scalers suggests Steve Macaig Aviation History 530 Allentown Road Parsippany NJ 07054 may have missing bit documentation need document model Steves info plans memorabilia go back thirties vintage birds cup tea drop him line Mr Eckard notes Steve very helpful knowledgeable Dick Phillips partner ViP Publishers has given some particularly good news Seems John Clark Clark Airscrews RR #4 Tottenham Ontario Canada LOG iWO has acquired rights Barklay Tiger Moth Giant Scale kit will reintroduce landmark bird modeling public probably before column appears have Giant business August 1991 33 Bob Hoiman has drawings Sopwith 1 1/2Strutter See column aeIuu nalPY builder isnt identified makes overall control Helicopter considerably easier actually maintains correct relationship between collec tive pitch throttle curve due constant rotor speed CSC 4 can switched off means auxili ary channel speed selection infi nitely variable regulating taking effect rather softly Setting up CSC 4 simplified test mode indi cates direction regulation travel throttle servo Robbe torque-tube drive system first product new Robbe Perform ance Accessory line RPA per formance accessories have designed tested produced thought mind quality new drive system features precision ball bearings pressed directly onto tube eliminating need bushing Bearings placed precise locations necessarily evenly spaced ensure smooth vibration-free operation bearing suspended exact alignment tail boom single O-ringed re TRACKERS $995/PAIR INUM SUIT YOIJR FLYINO 1WHEN ORDERING rs ADD 6% SALES TAX Y CA 93463 tamer snaps place over bearing thus preventing chance retainer slipping off also eliminates extra weight clumsiness typical double 0 -ring retainers torque-tube itself eight millime ters diameter made epoxyglass combination allows fibers radially wound both directions thereby preventing tube distorting either direction Typically tail rotors operating capacity measured inchounces Robbe torque-tube load tested able impose five foot-pounds torque before tube started show signs stress Tests performed standard twomillimeter shaft resulted repeated failure two-foot-pound mark Additional features include Quick con nect/disconnect tail boom gear box elimination drive-wire whip maintenance minimal drag resulting less power drive tail rotor highest torsional rigidity available industry f D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS ail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ information other fine Robbe Performance Accessories see local dealer first available contact Robbe direct Robbe Model Sport 180 Township Line Rd Belle Mead NJ 08502 Thanks club newsletters Ive receiving contain some great ideas Ill passing along soon have large contest coming up want pass information along need receive information least two months advance order get published time Thanks BCNU RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 33 length time will remember kit definitive Moth can believe John intends improve design/kit Hell replace some aluminum fittings steel well revising fiberglass cowling scale upper wing-mounted fuel tank should humdinger kitperfection top perfection Since retired old friend Bob Holman has increased line leaps bounds does have many spectacular Giant scale plans also produces kits fiberglass components several NW Bob now has drawings 79 span Sopwith 1 Strutter WW H sells 92 span P-51D Doss Steed developed factory micro films Bobs friend Earl Aune now producing some jewel-like main gear retracts Bobs 76 Vought F4U kits well tailwheel retracts/tail hook assemblies weve touted column Bob Holeman Plans good place start thing scratch/kit building big uns Contact him PO Box 741 San Bernardino California 92402 phone 714/885-3959 large SASE would appropriate goofed May 1991 column discussion Giant Scale plans Golden Age racing planes called old friend Bert Thompson Jim Bert wrote chide goof remind several great racer drawings So desire build large-scale racers drop line Bert 219 White City Blvd Springfield Illinois 62703 has drawings Art Chesters Jeep Chesters Goon Roscoe Turners Wedell-Williams Racer Miss Champion Tony LeViers Schoenfeldt Firecracker Benny Howards Ike Howard Hughess H-i Bert gives AMA members 12% discount list prices drawings theyre shipped rolled tube Ill close out months column plug Wendell Hostetler latest design spectacular set plans Diabolo 1204M sleek mid-wing Continued page 113 110 Model Aviation RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 110 aerobatic craft 35% scale model spans 97 inches 75 inches long Flying weight 18 21 lbs Wendell has lots accessories bird including cowl windshield dural landing gear decals first time customs kits Having examined drawings detail can report theyre up Mr Hostetlers very high standards Price $2950 two 42 x 100 inch drawings plus $350 P&H Wendell can contacted 1041 Heatherwood Lane Orrville Ohio 44667 phone 216/682-8896 Back next month II RC Scale/Troy Continued page 35 since usually shares booth Dave Platt didnt think Dave planning make trip Toledo year Well much pleasure both Dave Jack booth impressive ever personal side Dave has long-time friend mentor time see magnificent fifth-scale Focke Wulfs have remember am supposed adult adults dont drool public places front friends About six seven years ago Toledo Show broke down treated myself Daves FW-190 kits trimmings Among accessory goodies retracting shock absorbing hydraulic undercarriage system pair nastylooking Focke WuIf inwardly-canted legs few scale propeller blades two spinners spinner flying other static beautifully molded British fighter pilot rumor has Daves wife Margaret handles pilot castings pair fiberglass bomb halves rack housing lower fuselage addition Daves accessories bought absolutely outrageous cockpit kit two scale machine guns Jack Dorman Jacks company makes line cockpits accessories several fifth scale WW-II fighters work has seen flesh fully appreciated regret running guys trip did have pen handy Dave recited two 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 444271216223-1950 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC rtobatic span $17995 span-S18995 Sportobatic M 84 span-S18995 92 span-$ 19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 2C 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs. perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply 8 balsa fuselage 8- tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls. tobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy 95 Giant 99 x 16 Vinyl clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 QhI0 4pg r best limericks have ever heardand have heard lot Maybe Ill have another opportunity Top Gun Invitational next week As long have fan Ace R/C never realized manufacture lovely large scale Taylorcraft year first time finally noticed understated scale model hanging over booth almost didnt believe Paul Holsten told had kit line years Dummy suppose Ill just have build thingsjust make certain information sinks Anyway its superb looking model would make perfect subject initial venture scale modeling Solitude isnt fun So says Balsa USAs thirdscale J-3 Cub So what did Balsa USA make Cub happy came up breathtaking Stearman compliment J-3 new PT-17 isnt just gigantic immaculately detailed looks quite good accuracy department too few years ago Bealton Virginia scale contest took advantage opportunity buy twenty minute aerobatic ride full-scale Stearman proved things Ill never forget Til felt distant appreciation Pl-17 since flight am absolutely hooked form function graceful agile biplane new Balsa USA offering does lady proper justice would seem compromise nothing bring builder airplane best available really room workshop another kit Well maybe move over Well Scale fans tomorrow wife daughter will flying Palm Beach Florida third running Top Gun Invitational Scale Contest Ill have lots pretty pictures tall stories tell next months column keep close contest known bring out very best very best As much wife look forward Florida trip must tell feel little guilty going close friend Fran Olix Top Guns Chief Judge support Betsy Michael wife year old son Fran home getting strength back after tough cancer operation totally unexpected simultaneous heart attack friends would like send get well card can mail 1235 Horseshoe Lane Blue Bell Pennsylvania 19422 Im sure hell happy hear Fran Im sure know pulling bud Continued page 114 August 1991 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/08
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 110, 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/08
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 110, 113
AVID FLIER Renegade Spirit ProTech PT-2have seen HiMAX miniMAX Challenger II Phantom Kestrel Hawk lot around along host other homebuilts ultralights taste runs British design theres Streak Shadow point literally hundreds small good flying mancarrying aircraft have never modeled would make spectacular Giant Scale birds Few RC drawings exist ultralights smaller homebuilts Thats difficult understand because data produce readily available designers manufacturers universally provide data packs home builder might build full-scale versions data packs usually include scale threeviews 4 popular size specification lists photographs completed aircraft forward-looking designers often provide VCR tapes cover construction flight shots birds prices documentation packages run $15 $30 depending completeness complexity Since airplanes discussing simple ham-handed draftsman can produce usable RC model drawings minimum effort lots straight lines constant chord wings slab-sided fuselages designs Another factor lends desirability modeling ultralights less complex Joe Averltt Miami Beach Florida modified 1938 Popular Aviation Fairchild 24R RC original Paul Lindberg drawings Power Enya 60 seven foot span beauty Fuselage covering silk wings tail feathers MonoKote Joe says got drawings John Pond Old Time Plans homebuilts size Theyre relatively small prototype form scale scale models will easily transportable prototypes slow fliers Thus models should eminently flyable 32 Model Aviation Giant Scale John de Vries 4010 Moffat Lane Colorado Springs CO 80915 ig Diabolo 1204M Wendell Hostetlers latest creation Details column concern ing availablity drawings accessories Leo Ford left Lakewood Colorado 40% Don Quixote Polish homebuilt IMAA Chapter 90s annual Project Review Model spans 11 ft features reverse-running Super Tigre 2500 Wheels toy Little Big Wheel Also seen annual Project Review North American B-25 right built Al Ward Akron Colorado Nick Ziroli plans Model powered two 26 Sachs-Dolmars Battery Packs. best radio gear. no better its batteries SR BATTERIES INC BOX 287 BELLPORT NEW YORK 11713 516 286-0079 FAX 516 286-0901 aerobatically inclined Giant Scale model builder several mini bipes stressed 9 Gs miniatures will inherit satisfying maneuverability several designs include provisions floats skis addition wheeled landing gearsin case want bird fly off local lake can find photos ads data packs described above prime source monthly magazine Kitplanes although several other homebuilder periodicals magazine racks carry advertisements designers companies furnish course EAAs Sport Aviation magazine replete similar advertisements youre like save model magazines future reference Three-views how-to articles scale data valuable readily hand need However finding specific article stack magazines can often frustrating experience Model Maniacs yep thats name run Larry Sivertson has come rescue Theyre producing yearly Indexes Model Aviation Model Airplane News Radio Control Modeler eight bucks per 1990 versions currently available youre interested Contact Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Robert L Eckard has uncovered veritable gold quality information vintage Giant Scalers suggests Steve Macaig Aviation History 530 Allentown Road Parsippany NJ 07054 may have missing bit documentation need document model Steves info plans memorabilia go back thirties vintage birds cup tea drop him line Mr Eckard notes Steve very helpful knowledgeable Dick Phillips partner ViP Publishers has given some particularly good news Seems John Clark Clark Airscrews RR #4 Tottenham Ontario Canada LOG iWO has acquired rights Barklay Tiger Moth Giant Scale kit will reintroduce landmark bird modeling public probably before column appears have Giant business August 1991 33 Bob Hoiman has drawings Sopwith 1 1/2Strutter See column aeIuu nalPY builder isnt identified makes overall control Helicopter considerably easier actually maintains correct relationship between collec tive pitch throttle curve due constant rotor speed CSC 4 can switched off means auxili ary channel speed selection infi nitely variable regulating taking effect rather softly Setting up CSC 4 simplified test mode indi cates direction regulation travel throttle servo Robbe torque-tube drive system first product new Robbe Perform ance Accessory line RPA per formance accessories have designed tested produced thought mind quality new drive system features precision ball bearings pressed directly onto tube eliminating need bushing Bearings placed precise locations necessarily evenly spaced ensure smooth vibration-free operation bearing suspended exact alignment tail boom single O-ringed re TRACKERS $995/PAIR INUM SUIT YOIJR FLYINO 1WHEN ORDERING rs ADD 6% SALES TAX Y CA 93463 tamer snaps place over bearing thus preventing chance retainer slipping off also eliminates extra weight clumsiness typical double 0 -ring retainers torque-tube itself eight millime ters diameter made epoxyglass combination allows fibers radially wound both directions thereby preventing tube distorting either direction Typically tail rotors operating capacity measured inchounces Robbe torque-tube load tested able impose five foot-pounds torque before tube started show signs stress Tests performed standard twomillimeter shaft resulted repeated failure two-foot-pound mark Additional features include Quick con nect/disconnect tail boom gear box elimination drive-wire whip maintenance minimal drag resulting less power drive tail rotor highest torsional rigidity available industry f D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS ail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ information other fine Robbe Performance Accessories see local dealer first available contact Robbe direct Robbe Model Sport 180 Township Line Rd Belle Mead NJ 08502 Thanks club newsletters Ive receiving contain some great ideas Ill passing along soon have large contest coming up want pass information along need receive information least two months advance order get published time Thanks BCNU RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 33 length time will remember kit definitive Moth can believe John intends improve design/kit Hell replace some aluminum fittings steel well revising fiberglass cowling scale upper wing-mounted fuel tank should humdinger kitperfection top perfection Since retired old friend Bob Holman has increased line leaps bounds does have many spectacular Giant scale plans also produces kits fiberglass components several NW Bob now has drawings 79 span Sopwith 1 Strutter WW H sells 92 span P-51D Doss Steed developed factory micro films Bobs friend Earl Aune now producing some jewel-like main gear retracts Bobs 76 Vought F4U kits well tailwheel retracts/tail hook assemblies weve touted column Bob Holeman Plans good place start thing scratch/kit building big uns Contact him PO Box 741 San Bernardino California 92402 phone 714/885-3959 large SASE would appropriate goofed May 1991 column discussion Giant Scale plans Golden Age racing planes called old friend Bert Thompson Jim Bert wrote chide goof remind several great racer drawings So desire build large-scale racers drop line Bert 219 White City Blvd Springfield Illinois 62703 has drawings Art Chesters Jeep Chesters Goon Roscoe Turners Wedell-Williams Racer Miss Champion Tony LeViers Schoenfeldt Firecracker Benny Howards Ike Howard Hughess H-i Bert gives AMA members 12% discount list prices drawings theyre shipped rolled tube Ill close out months column plug Wendell Hostetler latest design spectacular set plans Diabolo 1204M sleek mid-wing Continued page 113 110 Model Aviation RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 110 aerobatic craft 35% scale model spans 97 inches 75 inches long Flying weight 18 21 lbs Wendell has lots accessories bird including cowl windshield dural landing gear decals first time customs kits Having examined drawings detail can report theyre up Mr Hostetlers very high standards Price $2950 two 42 x 100 inch drawings plus $350 P&H Wendell can contacted 1041 Heatherwood Lane Orrville Ohio 44667 phone 216/682-8896 Back next month II RC Scale/Troy Continued page 35 since usually shares booth Dave Platt didnt think Dave planning make trip Toledo year Well much pleasure both Dave Jack booth impressive ever personal side Dave has long-time friend mentor time see magnificent fifth-scale Focke Wulfs have remember am supposed adult adults dont drool public places front friends About six seven years ago Toledo Show broke down treated myself Daves FW-190 kits trimmings Among accessory goodies retracting shock absorbing hydraulic undercarriage system pair nastylooking Focke WuIf inwardly-canted legs few scale propeller blades two spinners spinner flying other static beautifully molded British fighter pilot rumor has Daves wife Margaret handles pilot castings pair fiberglass bomb halves rack housing lower fuselage addition Daves accessories bought absolutely outrageous cockpit kit two scale machine guns Jack Dorman Jacks company makes line cockpits accessories several fifth scale WW-II fighters work has seen flesh fully appreciated regret running guys trip did have pen handy Dave recited two 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 444271216223-1950 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC rtobatic span $17995 span-S18995 Sportobatic M 84 span-S18995 92 span-$ 19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 2C 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs. perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply 8 balsa fuselage 8- tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls. tobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy 95 Giant 99 x 16 Vinyl clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 QhI0 4pg r best limericks have ever heardand have heard lot Maybe Ill have another opportunity Top Gun Invitational next week As long have fan Ace R/C never realized manufacture lovely large scale Taylorcraft year first time finally noticed understated scale model hanging over booth almost didnt believe Paul Holsten told had kit line years Dummy suppose Ill just have build thingsjust make certain information sinks Anyway its superb looking model would make perfect subject initial venture scale modeling Solitude isnt fun So says Balsa USAs thirdscale J-3 Cub So what did Balsa USA make Cub happy came up breathtaking Stearman compliment J-3 new PT-17 isnt just gigantic immaculately detailed looks quite good accuracy department too few years ago Bealton Virginia scale contest took advantage opportunity buy twenty minute aerobatic ride full-scale Stearman proved things Ill never forget Til felt distant appreciation Pl-17 since flight am absolutely hooked form function graceful agile biplane new Balsa USA offering does lady proper justice would seem compromise nothing bring builder airplane best available really room workshop another kit Well maybe move over Well Scale fans tomorrow wife daughter will flying Palm Beach Florida third running Top Gun Invitational Scale Contest Ill have lots pretty pictures tall stories tell next months column keep close contest known bring out very best very best As much wife look forward Florida trip must tell feel little guilty going close friend Fran Olix Top Guns Chief Judge support Betsy Michael wife year old son Fran home getting strength back after tough cancer operation totally unexpected simultaneous heart attack friends would like send get well card can mail 1235 Horseshoe Lane Blue Bell Pennsylvania 19422 Im sure hell happy hear Fran Im sure know pulling bud Continued page 114 August 1991 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/08
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 110, 113
AVID FLIER Renegade Spirit ProTech PT-2have seen HiMAX miniMAX Challenger II Phantom Kestrel Hawk lot around along host other homebuilts ultralights taste runs British design theres Streak Shadow point literally hundreds small good flying mancarrying aircraft have never modeled would make spectacular Giant Scale birds Few RC drawings exist ultralights smaller homebuilts Thats difficult understand because data produce readily available designers manufacturers universally provide data packs home builder might build full-scale versions data packs usually include scale threeviews 4 popular size specification lists photographs completed aircraft forward-looking designers often provide VCR tapes cover construction flight shots birds prices documentation packages run $15 $30 depending completeness complexity Since airplanes discussing simple ham-handed draftsman can produce usable RC model drawings minimum effort lots straight lines constant chord wings slab-sided fuselages designs Another factor lends desirability modeling ultralights less complex Joe Averltt Miami Beach Florida modified 1938 Popular Aviation Fairchild 24R RC original Paul Lindberg drawings Power Enya 60 seven foot span beauty Fuselage covering silk wings tail feathers MonoKote Joe says got drawings John Pond Old Time Plans homebuilts size Theyre relatively small prototype form scale scale models will easily transportable prototypes slow fliers Thus models should eminently flyable 32 Model Aviation Giant Scale John de Vries 4010 Moffat Lane Colorado Springs CO 80915 ig Diabolo 1204M Wendell Hostetlers latest creation Details column concern ing availablity drawings accessories Leo Ford left Lakewood Colorado 40% Don Quixote Polish homebuilt IMAA Chapter 90s annual Project Review Model spans 11 ft features reverse-running Super Tigre 2500 Wheels toy Little Big Wheel Also seen annual Project Review North American B-25 right built Al Ward Akron Colorado Nick Ziroli plans Model powered two 26 Sachs-Dolmars Battery Packs. best radio gear. no better its batteries SR BATTERIES INC BOX 287 BELLPORT NEW YORK 11713 516 286-0079 FAX 516 286-0901 aerobatically inclined Giant Scale model builder several mini bipes stressed 9 Gs miniatures will inherit satisfying maneuverability several designs include provisions floats skis addition wheeled landing gearsin case want bird fly off local lake can find photos ads data packs described above prime source monthly magazine Kitplanes although several other homebuilder periodicals magazine racks carry advertisements designers companies furnish course EAAs Sport Aviation magazine replete similar advertisements youre like save model magazines future reference Three-views how-to articles scale data valuable readily hand need However finding specific article stack magazines can often frustrating experience Model Maniacs yep thats name run Larry Sivertson has come rescue Theyre producing yearly Indexes Model Aviation Model Airplane News Radio Control Modeler eight bucks per 1990 versions currently available youre interested Contact Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Robert L Eckard has uncovered veritable gold quality information vintage Giant Scalers suggests Steve Macaig Aviation History 530 Allentown Road Parsippany NJ 07054 may have missing bit documentation need document model Steves info plans memorabilia go back thirties vintage birds cup tea drop him line Mr Eckard notes Steve very helpful knowledgeable Dick Phillips partner ViP Publishers has given some particularly good news Seems John Clark Clark Airscrews RR #4 Tottenham Ontario Canada LOG iWO has acquired rights Barklay Tiger Moth Giant Scale kit will reintroduce landmark bird modeling public probably before column appears have Giant business August 1991 33 Bob Hoiman has drawings Sopwith 1 1/2Strutter See column aeIuu nalPY builder isnt identified makes overall control Helicopter considerably easier actually maintains correct relationship between collec tive pitch throttle curve due constant rotor speed CSC 4 can switched off means auxili ary channel speed selection infi nitely variable regulating taking effect rather softly Setting up CSC 4 simplified test mode indi cates direction regulation travel throttle servo Robbe torque-tube drive system first product new Robbe Perform ance Accessory line RPA per formance accessories have designed tested produced thought mind quality new drive system features precision ball bearings pressed directly onto tube eliminating need bushing Bearings placed precise locations necessarily evenly spaced ensure smooth vibration-free operation bearing suspended exact alignment tail boom single O-ringed re TRACKERS $995/PAIR INUM SUIT YOIJR FLYINO 1WHEN ORDERING rs ADD 6% SALES TAX Y CA 93463 tamer snaps place over bearing thus preventing chance retainer slipping off also eliminates extra weight clumsiness typical double 0 -ring retainers torque-tube itself eight millime ters diameter made epoxyglass combination allows fibers radially wound both directions thereby preventing tube distorting either direction Typically tail rotors operating capacity measured inchounces Robbe torque-tube load tested able impose five foot-pounds torque before tube started show signs stress Tests performed standard twomillimeter shaft resulted repeated failure two-foot-pound mark Additional features include Quick con nect/disconnect tail boom gear box elimination drive-wire whip maintenance minimal drag resulting less power drive tail rotor highest torsional rigidity available industry f D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS ail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ information other fine Robbe Performance Accessories see local dealer first available contact Robbe direct Robbe Model Sport 180 Township Line Rd Belle Mead NJ 08502 Thanks club newsletters Ive receiving contain some great ideas Ill passing along soon have large contest coming up want pass information along need receive information least two months advance order get published time Thanks BCNU RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 33 length time will remember kit definitive Moth can believe John intends improve design/kit Hell replace some aluminum fittings steel well revising fiberglass cowling scale upper wing-mounted fuel tank should humdinger kitperfection top perfection Since retired old friend Bob Holman has increased line leaps bounds does have many spectacular Giant scale plans also produces kits fiberglass components several NW Bob now has drawings 79 span Sopwith 1 Strutter WW H sells 92 span P-51D Doss Steed developed factory micro films Bobs friend Earl Aune now producing some jewel-like main gear retracts Bobs 76 Vought F4U kits well tailwheel retracts/tail hook assemblies weve touted column Bob Holeman Plans good place start thing scratch/kit building big uns Contact him PO Box 741 San Bernardino California 92402 phone 714/885-3959 large SASE would appropriate goofed May 1991 column discussion Giant Scale plans Golden Age racing planes called old friend Bert Thompson Jim Bert wrote chide goof remind several great racer drawings So desire build large-scale racers drop line Bert 219 White City Blvd Springfield Illinois 62703 has drawings Art Chesters Jeep Chesters Goon Roscoe Turners Wedell-Williams Racer Miss Champion Tony LeViers Schoenfeldt Firecracker Benny Howards Ike Howard Hughess H-i Bert gives AMA members 12% discount list prices drawings theyre shipped rolled tube Ill close out months column plug Wendell Hostetler latest design spectacular set plans Diabolo 1204M sleek mid-wing Continued page 113 110 Model Aviation RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 110 aerobatic craft 35% scale model spans 97 inches 75 inches long Flying weight 18 21 lbs Wendell has lots accessories bird including cowl windshield dural landing gear decals first time customs kits Having examined drawings detail can report theyre up Mr Hostetlers very high standards Price $2950 two 42 x 100 inch drawings plus $350 P&H Wendell can contacted 1041 Heatherwood Lane Orrville Ohio 44667 phone 216/682-8896 Back next month II RC Scale/Troy Continued page 35 since usually shares booth Dave Platt didnt think Dave planning make trip Toledo year Well much pleasure both Dave Jack booth impressive ever personal side Dave has long-time friend mentor time see magnificent fifth-scale Focke Wulfs have remember am supposed adult adults dont drool public places front friends About six seven years ago Toledo Show broke down treated myself Daves FW-190 kits trimmings Among accessory goodies retracting shock absorbing hydraulic undercarriage system pair nastylooking Focke WuIf inwardly-canted legs few scale propeller blades two spinners spinner flying other static beautifully molded British fighter pilot rumor has Daves wife Margaret handles pilot castings pair fiberglass bomb halves rack housing lower fuselage addition Daves accessories bought absolutely outrageous cockpit kit two scale machine guns Jack Dorman Jacks company makes line cockpits accessories several fifth scale WW-II fighters work has seen flesh fully appreciated regret running guys trip did have pen handy Dave recited two 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 444271216223-1950 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC rtobatic span $17995 span-S18995 Sportobatic M 84 span-S18995 92 span-$ 19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 2C 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs. perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply 8 balsa fuselage 8- tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls. tobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy 95 Giant 99 x 16 Vinyl clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 QhI0 4pg r best limericks have ever heardand have heard lot Maybe Ill have another opportunity Top Gun Invitational next week As long have fan Ace R/C never realized manufacture lovely large scale Taylorcraft year first time finally noticed understated scale model hanging over booth almost didnt believe Paul Holsten told had kit line years Dummy suppose Ill just have build thingsjust make certain information sinks Anyway its superb looking model would make perfect subject initial venture scale modeling Solitude isnt fun So says Balsa USAs thirdscale J-3 Cub So what did Balsa USA make Cub happy came up breathtaking Stearman compliment J-3 new PT-17 isnt just gigantic immaculately detailed looks quite good accuracy department too few years ago Bealton Virginia scale contest took advantage opportunity buy twenty minute aerobatic ride full-scale Stearman proved things Ill never forget Til felt distant appreciation Pl-17 since flight am absolutely hooked form function graceful agile biplane new Balsa USA offering does lady proper justice would seem compromise nothing bring builder airplane best available really room workshop another kit Well maybe move over Well Scale fans tomorrow wife daughter will flying Palm Beach Florida third running Top Gun Invitational Scale Contest Ill have lots pretty pictures tall stories tell next months column keep close contest known bring out very best very best As much wife look forward Florida trip must tell feel little guilty going close friend Fran Olix Top Guns Chief Judge support Betsy Michael wife year old son Fran home getting strength back after tough cancer operation totally unexpected simultaneous heart attack friends would like send get well card can mail 1235 Horseshoe Lane Blue Bell Pennsylvania 19422 Im sure hell happy hear Fran Im sure know pulling bud Continued page 114 August 1991 113
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/08
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 110, 113
AVID FLIER Renegade Spirit ProTech PT-2have seen HiMAX miniMAX Challenger II Phantom Kestrel Hawk lot around along host other homebuilts ultralights taste runs British design theres Streak Shadow point literally hundreds small good flying mancarrying aircraft have never modeled would make spectacular Giant Scale birds Few RC drawings exist ultralights smaller homebuilts Thats difficult understand because data produce readily available designers manufacturers universally provide data packs home builder might build full-scale versions data packs usually include scale threeviews 4 popular size specification lists photographs completed aircraft forward-looking designers often provide VCR tapes cover construction flight shots birds prices documentation packages run $15 $30 depending completeness complexity Since airplanes discussing simple ham-handed draftsman can produce usable RC model drawings minimum effort lots straight lines constant chord wings slab-sided fuselages designs Another factor lends desirability modeling ultralights less complex Joe Averltt Miami Beach Florida modified 1938 Popular Aviation Fairchild 24R RC original Paul Lindberg drawings Power Enya 60 seven foot span beauty Fuselage covering silk wings tail feathers MonoKote Joe says got drawings John Pond Old Time Plans homebuilts size Theyre relatively small prototype form scale scale models will easily transportable prototypes slow fliers Thus models should eminently flyable 32 Model Aviation Giant Scale John de Vries 4010 Moffat Lane Colorado Springs CO 80915 ig Diabolo 1204M Wendell Hostetlers latest creation Details column concern ing availablity drawings accessories Leo Ford left Lakewood Colorado 40% Don Quixote Polish homebuilt IMAA Chapter 90s annual Project Review Model spans 11 ft features reverse-running Super Tigre 2500 Wheels toy Little Big Wheel Also seen annual Project Review North American B-25 right built Al Ward Akron Colorado Nick Ziroli plans Model powered two 26 Sachs-Dolmars Battery Packs. best radio gear. no better its batteries SR BATTERIES INC BOX 287 BELLPORT NEW YORK 11713 516 286-0079 FAX 516 286-0901 aerobatically inclined Giant Scale model builder several mini bipes stressed 9 Gs miniatures will inherit satisfying maneuverability several designs include provisions floats skis addition wheeled landing gearsin case want bird fly off local lake can find photos ads data packs described above prime source monthly magazine Kitplanes although several other homebuilder periodicals magazine racks carry advertisements designers companies furnish course EAAs Sport Aviation magazine replete similar advertisements youre like save model magazines future reference Three-views how-to articles scale data valuable readily hand need However finding specific article stack magazines can often frustrating experience Model Maniacs yep thats name run Larry Sivertson has come rescue Theyre producing yearly Indexes Model Aviation Model Airplane News Radio Control Modeler eight bucks per 1990 versions currently available youre interested Contact Model Maniacs 5663 Balboa Ste 242 San Diego CA 92111 Robert L Eckard has uncovered veritable gold quality information vintage Giant Scalers suggests Steve Macaig Aviation History 530 Allentown Road Parsippany NJ 07054 may have missing bit documentation need document model Steves info plans memorabilia go back thirties vintage birds cup tea drop him line Mr Eckard notes Steve very helpful knowledgeable Dick Phillips partner ViP Publishers has given some particularly good news Seems John Clark Clark Airscrews RR #4 Tottenham Ontario Canada LOG iWO has acquired rights Barklay Tiger Moth Giant Scale kit will reintroduce landmark bird modeling public probably before column appears have Giant business August 1991 33 Bob Hoiman has drawings Sopwith 1 1/2Strutter See column aeIuu nalPY builder isnt identified makes overall control Helicopter considerably easier actually maintains correct relationship between collec tive pitch throttle curve due constant rotor speed CSC 4 can switched off means auxili ary channel speed selection infi nitely variable regulating taking effect rather softly Setting up CSC 4 simplified test mode indi cates direction regulation travel throttle servo Robbe torque-tube drive system first product new Robbe Perform ance Accessory line RPA per formance accessories have designed tested produced thought mind quality new drive system features precision ball bearings pressed directly onto tube eliminating need bushing Bearings placed precise locations necessarily evenly spaced ensure smooth vibration-free operation bearing suspended exact alignment tail boom single O-ringed re TRACKERS $995/PAIR INUM SUIT YOIJR FLYINO 1WHEN ORDERING rs ADD 6% SALES TAX Y CA 93463 tamer snaps place over bearing thus preventing chance retainer slipping off also eliminates extra weight clumsiness typical double 0 -ring retainers torque-tube itself eight millime ters diameter made epoxyglass combination allows fibers radially wound both directions thereby preventing tube distorting either direction Typically tail rotors operating capacity measured inchounces Robbe torque-tube load tested able impose five foot-pounds torque before tube started show signs stress Tests performed standard twomillimeter shaft resulted repeated failure two-foot-pound mark Additional features include Quick con nect/disconnect tail boom gear box elimination drive-wire whip maintenance minimal drag resulting less power drive tail rotor highest torsional rigidity available industry f D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS ail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ information other fine Robbe Performance Accessories see local dealer first available contact Robbe direct Robbe Model Sport 180 Township Line Rd Belle Mead NJ 08502 Thanks club newsletters Ive receiving contain some great ideas Ill passing along soon have large contest coming up want pass information along need receive information least two months advance order get published time Thanks BCNU RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 33 length time will remember kit definitive Moth can believe John intends improve design/kit Hell replace some aluminum fittings steel well revising fiberglass cowling scale upper wing-mounted fuel tank should humdinger kitperfection top perfection Since retired old friend Bob Holman has increased line leaps bounds does have many spectacular Giant scale plans also produces kits fiberglass components several NW Bob now has drawings 79 span Sopwith 1 Strutter WW H sells 92 span P-51D Doss Steed developed factory micro films Bobs friend Earl Aune now producing some jewel-like main gear retracts Bobs 76 Vought F4U kits well tailwheel retracts/tail hook assemblies weve touted column Bob Holeman Plans good place start thing scratch/kit building big uns Contact him PO Box 741 San Bernardino California 92402 phone 714/885-3959 large SASE would appropriate goofed May 1991 column discussion Giant Scale plans Golden Age racing planes called old friend Bert Thompson Jim Bert wrote chide goof remind several great racer drawings So desire build large-scale racers drop line Bert 219 White City Blvd Springfield Illinois 62703 has drawings Art Chesters Jeep Chesters Goon Roscoe Turners Wedell-Williams Racer Miss Champion Tony LeViers Schoenfeldt Firecracker Benny Howards Ike Howard Hughess H-i Bert gives AMA members 12% discount list prices drawings theyre shipped rolled tube Ill close out months column plug Wendell Hostetler latest design spectacular set plans Diabolo 1204M sleek mid-wing Continued page 113 110 Model Aviation RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 110 aerobatic craft 35% scale model spans 97 inches 75 inches long Flying weight 18 21 lbs Wendell has lots accessories bird including cowl windshield dural landing gear decals first time customs kits Having examined drawings detail can report theyre up Mr Hostetlers very high standards Price $2950 two 42 x 100 inch drawings plus $350 P&H Wendell can contacted 1041 Heatherwood Lane Orrville Ohio 44667 phone 216/682-8896 Back next month II RC Scale/Troy Continued page 35 since usually shares booth Dave Platt didnt think Dave planning make trip Toledo year Well much pleasure both Dave Jack booth impressive ever personal side Dave has long-time friend mentor time see magnificent fifth-scale Focke Wulfs have remember am supposed adult adults dont drool public places front friends About six seven years ago Toledo Show broke down treated myself Daves FW-190 kits trimmings Among accessory goodies retracting shock absorbing hydraulic undercarriage system pair nastylooking Focke WuIf inwardly-canted legs few scale propeller blades two spinners spinner flying other static beautifully molded British fighter pilot rumor has Daves wife Margaret handles pilot castings pair fiberglass bomb halves rack housing lower fuselage addition Daves accessories bought absolutely outrageous cockpit kit two scale machine guns Jack Dorman Jacks company makes line cockpits accessories several fifth scale WW-II fighters work has seen flesh fully appreciated regret running guys trip did have pen handy Dave recited two 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 444271216223-1950 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC rtobatic span $17995 span-S18995 Sportobatic M 84 span-S18995 92 span-$ 19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 2C 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs. perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply 8 balsa fuselage 8- tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls. tobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy 95 Giant 99 x 16 Vinyl clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 QhI0 4pg r best limericks have ever heardand have heard lot Maybe Ill have another opportunity Top Gun Invitational next week As long have fan Ace R/C never realized manufacture lovely large scale Taylorcraft year first time finally noticed understated scale model hanging over booth almost didnt believe Paul Holsten told had kit line years Dummy suppose Ill just have build thingsjust make certain information sinks Anyway its superb looking model would make perfect subject initial venture scale modeling Solitude isnt fun So says Balsa USAs thirdscale J-3 Cub So what did Balsa USA make Cub happy came up breathtaking Stearman compliment J-3 new PT-17 isnt just gigantic immaculately detailed looks quite good accuracy department too few years ago Bealton Virginia scale contest took advantage opportunity buy twenty minute aerobatic ride full-scale Stearman proved things Ill never forget Til felt distant appreciation Pl-17 since flight am absolutely hooked form function graceful agile biplane new Balsa USA offering does lady proper justice would seem compromise nothing bring builder airplane best available really room workshop another kit Well maybe move over Well Scale fans tomorrow wife daughter will flying Palm Beach Florida third running Top Gun Invitational Scale Contest Ill have lots pretty pictures tall stories tell next months column keep close contest known bring out very best very best As much wife look forward Florida trip must tell feel little guilty going close friend Fran Olix Top Guns Chief Judge support Betsy Michael wife year old son Fran home getting strength back after tough cancer operation totally unexpected simultaneous heart attack friends would like send get well card can mail 1235 Horseshoe Lane Blue Bell Pennsylvania 19422 Im sure hell happy hear Fran Im sure know pulling bud Continued page 114 August 1991 113
