BIG BALL JOINTS Toledo report couple months ago mentioned large-size fittings starting show up details example applications two different ball joints saw B & B Specialities offers open ball joint fiting apparently comes Germany has name Schulter assume originally made Helicopter linkages steel ball 3/16-in diameter has 1/16in hex key socket end Its shank has 25 mm X 045 metric thread matching lock nut 5 Yz-in long mild steel rod 4-40 thread screws plastic socket Du-Bros new large-scale ball joint closed style similar smaller units steel ball 0210-in diameter -in hex section below ball 4-40 shank plastic socket supplied 1-in long 440 stud brass coupler sized soldered 3/32-in music wire assembled links both move freely slop dont have worry about coming apart fact rather difficult take apart Dave Gray Du-Bro told plan make available removal tool have small ball joints pictures month shows application Du-Bro unit elevator horn Realistic Models Stinson Voyager horn piece 3/16-in brass rod 632 thread cut end threaded end goes structure linking elevators B&B Specialties uses new ball links neat Quadra throttle linkage Thats Vortac choke carb Eastcraft starter pulley rear shaft CB Associates prop hub front going Bobs Stinson Voyager other end drilled tapped accept 4-40 shank ball 4-40 stud links socket aluminum tube pushrod goes cabledriven bellcrank just forward fin Since horn will inaccessible inside fin Im concerned about being able take joint apart application B & B link Quadra throttle linkage Two ball links pre formed pushrod bellcrank hardware included neat solution right-angle throttle linkage problem Another B & B ball link smaller Du-Bro units handy linking bellcrank servo pushrod Both new items can very useful Giant Scale aircraft Du-Bro 4-40 Ball Link available hobby shops $125 B & B Ignition kill circuit KAWASAKI engines Servo operated Single Pole Double Throw switch ON MODULE OFF Ground engine ON MAGNETO COIL OFF] Manual SPDT switch simple switch circuit will ensure Kawasaki stops want Bob points out engines use different ignition system othersand different circuit required See text details 48 Model Aviation Control Giant Scale Dan Santichs 1A-scale Heath Baby Bullet 74-in span 12 lb OS Gemini 4-cycle twin Its Precision Scale winner well great flier Note scale laminated prop B OD Beckman Elevator horn Bobs Realistic Models Stinson Voyager makes good use new Du-Bro4-40 Ball Links details thecolumn riia ruoupe uuiit Jim Messers plans seen during flybyJim Messers prototype Piper Tomahawk lifts off Olean Bob reviews last years STARS Spangled Rally Olean NYthe Jim Messer plans both Tomahawk Ercoupe thu month Specialities 14234 Cleveland Rd Granger IN 46530 can supply ball links two $395 Quadra throttle linkage $395 Big Baby Bullets back Dan Santich Rt 1 Box 12 King NC 27021 sent picture -scale Heath Baby Bullet spans 74-in powered Gemini four-cycle twin 12 lb easy realistic flier Dan took Precision Scale last Tangerine meet Orlando youre interested Dan has plans available also mentioned wants build another -scale would 111-in wingspan asked knew suitable Giant Scale twin-engine available Tartan Twin comes mind although have yet experience World Engines has offered use ignition versions upcoming installment Big Bangers series should have some data soon Building Big Beautiful lucky enough get youll recognize title Dick Phillips book building big airplanes Dick first made handy volume available 1980 Toledo show less year sold out entire supply first copies already becoming collectors item people clamoring buy nothing left sell Dick decided better something Rather just reprint original put time effort revisions additions resulted second edition has twice contents original Dick covers everything making plans through building finishing flying result youre still long way end book extensive list plans valuable because Dick includes comments opinions As everything else price has gone up case $795 days over twice much less twice cost good deal Write Dick new address Dick Phillips 9-Geneva Crescent St Albert Alber ta Canada T8N 0Z3 Kawasaki Kill Switch have often commented need able quickly easily disable Giant Scale ignition engines can done pulling high tension lead off plug ignition switch convenient likely used engines switch grounds magneto coil points same thing does trick switch closed no high tension can produced make spark engine cannot fire preferred practice put two switches parallel manually operated switch other radio operated engines electronic ignition usually have connection magneto coil ground ing lead Kawasaki engines however have differ ent type electronic ignition come connector lead magneto coil Continued page 126 ———— ENGINE MOUNTSSCALE INSTRUMENTSGLOW PLUG STARTERENGINE TEST UNIT 4A0 Ellalnetas dIrects messy -exhauet oil away f mm pline PITIS CESSNA 150 type elrerafL g elzes 23.40 4530 October 1981 49 ENGINE MUFFLERS K&B MUFFlERS i i complete unit bench runnIng Ad luetable /A 80 engInes Unlvareal manIfold fit moat cowling preb lame Select tall tuba required Three alzaa OS.IS.23404850 El NORTHER# CALIFORNIAS LARGEST DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUELyouI New high film strength lubricantI increased power engine lifeI Highest qualily ingredientsI Deternnt action rut varnish II II II II II II II II I II IHOURS Monday thru weanesoayv ju-o u inursacy Ci ridoy VjU-6UUI L hmininuminm riginal thought construction techniques Bob Dolly Wischer Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Road Delafield WI 53018 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 ignition module no grounding lug magneto assumption lot other people way kill engine open lead Early tests seemed bear Out engine idling opening lead will stop engine dead time higher speeds unfortunately turns out opening lead will cut engine Apparently sealed ignition module dont know anyone knows whats inside present starting idling magneto coild flywheel magnets provide r timing ignition beyond bottom line certain killing engine ignition switch must both open lead ignition module ground coil diagram shows wiring system manual switch radio-operated switch arrangement both switches must engine fire either switch will kill running Plan Reviews month Im taking look two plans Jim Messer member STARS club Allegany NY Jims Ercoupe Piper Tomahawk unusual several respects thing both have tricycle landing gear often seen Giant Scale models groud handling takeoff landing characteristics trike gear can real help newcomers RC flying Another unusual feature method fuselage construction Formers hung straight piece pine used jig through center plane Planking stringers com plete structure jig piece removed result monocoque fuselage structure technique new has seldom used Giant Scale Both models designed start Quadra engine Plywood spruce bass pine used throughout structure balsa appropriate Cheaper foam-core board could used wing ribs some fuselage formers part numbered shown plans Instructions well-detailed materials list included Most building instruc tions right plans refer parts number numbers bit bewildering first long run simplify construction reduce probability errors Both aircraft -scale very similar specs Ercoupe spans 90-in 1250 sq wing area weighs 17 lb Toma hawk spans 100-in 1250 sq area 18-lb weight Outlines dimensions both very close scale except Tomahawk wing chord increased slightly improve its performance plans clearly drawn well detailed consists three sheets 3-ft 6-ft Price $2195 apiece plus postage shipped rolled mailing carton Available Jim Messers Quality Model Products 106 Valley View Drive Al legany NY 14706 Jim also offers complete kits both designs Jim says complete thats really what means Things like wheels propellers cockpit-detailing materials seldom cluded kits yull find two Ercoupe kit $21995 plus postage Tomahawk $23995 plus postage Ill starting Tomahawk soon Ill pass impressions kit Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Court Ma nassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 50 tallying final standings Two three people can local club contest large championship national competition will need help Whatever racing event should plan run least five rounds very important protect workers workers should always wear hard hats people number pylon should behind barricades number two three pylon 1 26 Model Aviation TWICE THE FUNELECTRIC CONTROL LINE MODELS Ever want have fun flying got Electroline Models new Twin Just sound two synchronized props will turn theres much fun awaiting fact twice fun free brochure models accessories write us today AVAILABLE ONLY FROM ELECTROLINE MODELS PO BOX 2503 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90213
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/10
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 126
BIG BALL JOINTS Toledo report couple months ago mentioned large-size fittings starting show up details example applications two different ball joints saw B & B Specialities offers open ball joint fiting apparently comes Germany has name Schulter assume originally made Helicopter linkages steel ball 3/16-in diameter has 1/16in hex key socket end Its shank has 25 mm X 045 metric thread matching lock nut 5 Yz-in long mild steel rod 4-40 thread screws plastic socket Du-Bros new large-scale ball joint closed style similar smaller units steel ball 0210-in diameter -in hex section below ball 4-40 shank plastic socket supplied 1-in long 440 stud brass coupler sized soldered 3/32-in music wire assembled links both move freely slop dont have worry about coming apart fact rather difficult take apart Dave Gray Du-Bro told plan make available removal tool have small ball joints pictures month shows application Du-Bro unit elevator horn Realistic Models Stinson Voyager horn piece 3/16-in brass rod 632 thread cut end threaded end goes structure linking elevators B&B Specialties uses new ball links neat Quadra throttle linkage Thats Vortac choke carb Eastcraft starter pulley rear shaft CB Associates prop hub front going Bobs Stinson Voyager other end drilled tapped accept 4-40 shank ball 4-40 stud links socket aluminum tube pushrod goes cabledriven bellcrank just forward fin Since horn will inaccessible inside fin Im concerned about being able take joint apart application B & B link Quadra throttle linkage Two ball links pre formed pushrod bellcrank hardware included neat solution right-angle throttle linkage problem Another B & B ball link smaller Du-Bro units handy linking bellcrank servo pushrod Both new items can very useful Giant Scale aircraft Du-Bro 4-40 Ball Link available hobby shops $125 B & B Ignition kill circuit KAWASAKI engines Servo operated Single Pole Double Throw switch ON MODULE OFF Ground engine ON MAGNETO COIL OFF] Manual SPDT switch simple switch circuit will ensure Kawasaki stops want Bob points out engines use different ignition system othersand different circuit required See text details 48 Model Aviation Control Giant Scale Dan Santichs 1A-scale Heath Baby Bullet 74-in span 12 lb OS Gemini 4-cycle twin Its Precision Scale winner well great flier Note scale laminated prop B OD Beckman Elevator horn Bobs Realistic Models Stinson Voyager makes good use new Du-Bro4-40 Ball Links details thecolumn riia ruoupe uuiit Jim Messers plans seen during flybyJim Messers prototype Piper Tomahawk lifts off Olean Bob reviews last years STARS Spangled Rally Olean NYthe Jim Messer plans both Tomahawk Ercoupe thu month Specialities 14234 Cleveland Rd Granger IN 46530 can supply ball links two $395 Quadra throttle linkage $395 Big Baby Bullets back Dan Santich Rt 1 Box 12 King NC 27021 sent picture -scale Heath Baby Bullet spans 74-in powered Gemini four-cycle twin 12 lb easy realistic flier Dan took Precision Scale last Tangerine meet Orlando youre interested Dan has plans available also mentioned wants build another -scale would 111-in wingspan asked knew suitable Giant Scale twin-engine available Tartan Twin comes mind although have yet experience World Engines has offered use ignition versions upcoming installment Big Bangers series should have some data soon Building Big Beautiful lucky enough get youll recognize title Dick Phillips book building big airplanes Dick first made handy volume available 1980 Toledo show less year sold out entire supply first copies already becoming collectors item people clamoring buy nothing left sell Dick decided better something Rather just reprint original put time effort revisions additions resulted second edition has twice contents original Dick covers everything making plans through building finishing flying result youre still long way end book extensive list plans valuable because Dick includes comments opinions As everything else price has gone up case $795 days over twice much less twice cost good deal Write Dick new address Dick Phillips 9-Geneva Crescent St Albert Alber ta Canada T8N 0Z3 Kawasaki Kill Switch have often commented need able quickly easily disable Giant Scale ignition engines can done pulling high tension lead off plug ignition switch convenient likely used engines switch grounds magneto coil points same thing does trick switch closed no high tension can produced make spark engine cannot fire preferred practice put two switches parallel manually operated switch other radio operated engines electronic ignition usually have connection magneto coil ground ing lead Kawasaki engines however have differ ent type electronic ignition come connector lead magneto coil Continued page 126 ———— ENGINE MOUNTSSCALE INSTRUMENTSGLOW PLUG STARTERENGINE TEST UNIT 4A0 Ellalnetas dIrects messy -exhauet oil away f mm pline PITIS CESSNA 150 type elrerafL g elzes 23.40 4530 October 1981 49 ENGINE MUFFLERS K&B MUFFlERS i i complete unit bench runnIng Ad luetable /A 80 engInes Unlvareal manIfold fit moat cowling preb lame Select tall tuba required Three alzaa OS.IS.23404850 El NORTHER# CALIFORNIAS LARGEST DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUELyouI New high film strength lubricantI increased power engine lifeI Highest qualily ingredientsI Deternnt action rut varnish II II II II II II II II I II IHOURS Monday thru weanesoayv ju-o u inursacy Ci ridoy VjU-6UUI L hmininuminm riginal thought construction techniques Bob Dolly Wischer Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Road Delafield WI 53018 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 ignition module no grounding lug magneto assumption lot other people way kill engine open lead Early tests seemed bear Out engine idling opening lead will stop engine dead time higher speeds unfortunately turns out opening lead will cut engine Apparently sealed ignition module dont know anyone knows whats inside present starting idling magneto coild flywheel magnets provide r timing ignition beyond bottom line certain killing engine ignition switch must both open lead ignition module ground coil diagram shows wiring system manual switch radio-operated switch arrangement both switches must engine fire either switch will kill running Plan Reviews month Im taking look two plans Jim Messer member STARS club Allegany NY Jims Ercoupe Piper Tomahawk unusual several respects thing both have tricycle landing gear often seen Giant Scale models groud handling takeoff landing characteristics trike gear can real help newcomers RC flying Another unusual feature method fuselage construction Formers hung straight piece pine used jig through center plane Planking stringers com plete structure jig piece removed result monocoque fuselage structure technique new has seldom used Giant Scale Both models designed start Quadra engine Plywood spruce bass pine used throughout structure balsa appropriate Cheaper foam-core board could used wing ribs some fuselage formers part numbered shown plans Instructions well-detailed materials list included Most building instruc tions right plans refer parts number numbers bit bewildering first long run simplify construction reduce probability errors Both aircraft -scale very similar specs Ercoupe spans 90-in 1250 sq wing area weighs 17 lb Toma hawk spans 100-in 1250 sq area 18-lb weight Outlines dimensions both very close scale except Tomahawk wing chord increased slightly improve its performance plans clearly drawn well detailed consists three sheets 3-ft 6-ft Price $2195 apiece plus postage shipped rolled mailing carton Available Jim Messers Quality Model Products 106 Valley View Drive Al legany NY 14706 Jim also offers complete kits both designs Jim says complete thats really what means Things like wheels propellers cockpit-detailing materials seldom cluded kits yull find two Ercoupe kit $21995 plus postage Tomahawk $23995 plus postage Ill starting Tomahawk soon Ill pass impressions kit Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Court Ma nassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 50 tallying final standings Two three people can local club contest large championship national competition will need help Whatever racing event should plan run least five rounds very important protect workers workers should always wear hard hats people number pylon should behind barricades number two three pylon 1 26 Model Aviation TWICE THE FUNELECTRIC CONTROL LINE MODELS Ever want have fun flying got Electroline Models new Twin Just sound two synchronized props will turn theres much fun awaiting fact twice fun free brochure models accessories write us today AVAILABLE ONLY FROM ELECTROLINE MODELS PO BOX 2503 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90213
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/10
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 126
BIG BALL JOINTS Toledo report couple months ago mentioned large-size fittings starting show up details example applications two different ball joints saw B & B Specialities offers open ball joint fiting apparently comes Germany has name Schulter assume originally made Helicopter linkages steel ball 3/16-in diameter has 1/16in hex key socket end Its shank has 25 mm X 045 metric thread matching lock nut 5 Yz-in long mild steel rod 4-40 thread screws plastic socket Du-Bros new large-scale ball joint closed style similar smaller units steel ball 0210-in diameter -in hex section below ball 4-40 shank plastic socket supplied 1-in long 440 stud brass coupler sized soldered 3/32-in music wire assembled links both move freely slop dont have worry about coming apart fact rather difficult take apart Dave Gray Du-Bro told plan make available removal tool have small ball joints pictures month shows application Du-Bro unit elevator horn Realistic Models Stinson Voyager horn piece 3/16-in brass rod 632 thread cut end threaded end goes structure linking elevators B&B Specialties uses new ball links neat Quadra throttle linkage Thats Vortac choke carb Eastcraft starter pulley rear shaft CB Associates prop hub front going Bobs Stinson Voyager other end drilled tapped accept 4-40 shank ball 4-40 stud links socket aluminum tube pushrod goes cabledriven bellcrank just forward fin Since horn will inaccessible inside fin Im concerned about being able take joint apart application B & B link Quadra throttle linkage Two ball links pre formed pushrod bellcrank hardware included neat solution right-angle throttle linkage problem Another B & B ball link smaller Du-Bro units handy linking bellcrank servo pushrod Both new items can very useful Giant Scale aircraft Du-Bro 4-40 Ball Link available hobby shops $125 B & B Ignition kill circuit KAWASAKI engines Servo operated Single Pole Double Throw switch ON MODULE OFF Ground engine ON MAGNETO COIL OFF] Manual SPDT switch simple switch circuit will ensure Kawasaki stops want Bob points out engines use different ignition system othersand different circuit required See text details 48 Model Aviation Control Giant Scale Dan Santichs 1A-scale Heath Baby Bullet 74-in span 12 lb OS Gemini 4-cycle twin Its Precision Scale winner well great flier Note scale laminated prop B OD Beckman Elevator horn Bobs Realistic Models Stinson Voyager makes good use new Du-Bro4-40 Ball Links details thecolumn riia ruoupe uuiit Jim Messers plans seen during flybyJim Messers prototype Piper Tomahawk lifts off Olean Bob reviews last years STARS Spangled Rally Olean NYthe Jim Messer plans both Tomahawk Ercoupe thu month Specialities 14234 Cleveland Rd Granger IN 46530 can supply ball links two $395 Quadra throttle linkage $395 Big Baby Bullets back Dan Santich Rt 1 Box 12 King NC 27021 sent picture -scale Heath Baby Bullet spans 74-in powered Gemini four-cycle twin 12 lb easy realistic flier Dan took Precision Scale last Tangerine meet Orlando youre interested Dan has plans available also mentioned wants build another -scale would 111-in wingspan asked knew suitable Giant Scale twin-engine available Tartan Twin comes mind although have yet experience World Engines has offered use ignition versions upcoming installment Big Bangers series should have some data soon Building Big Beautiful lucky enough get youll recognize title Dick Phillips book building big airplanes Dick first made handy volume available 1980 Toledo show less year sold out entire supply first copies already becoming collectors item people clamoring buy nothing left sell Dick decided better something Rather just reprint original put time effort revisions additions resulted second edition has twice contents original Dick covers everything making plans through building finishing flying result youre still long way end book extensive list plans valuable because Dick includes comments opinions As everything else price has gone up case $795 days over twice much less twice cost good deal Write Dick new address Dick Phillips 9-Geneva Crescent St Albert Alber ta Canada T8N 0Z3 Kawasaki Kill Switch have often commented need able quickly easily disable Giant Scale ignition engines can done pulling high tension lead off plug ignition switch convenient likely used engines switch grounds magneto coil points same thing does trick switch closed no high tension can produced make spark engine cannot fire preferred practice put two switches parallel manually operated switch other radio operated engines electronic ignition usually have connection magneto coil ground ing lead Kawasaki engines however have differ ent type electronic ignition come connector lead magneto coil Continued page 126 ———— ENGINE MOUNTSSCALE INSTRUMENTSGLOW PLUG STARTERENGINE TEST UNIT 4A0 Ellalnetas dIrects messy -exhauet oil away f mm pline PITIS CESSNA 150 type elrerafL g elzes 23.40 4530 October 1981 49 ENGINE MUFFLERS K&B MUFFlERS i i complete unit bench runnIng Ad luetable /A 80 engInes Unlvareal manIfold fit moat cowling preb lame Select tall tuba required Three alzaa OS.IS.23404850 El NORTHER# CALIFORNIAS LARGEST DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI well FUELyouI New high film strength lubricantI increased power engine lifeI Highest qualily ingredientsI Deternnt action rut varnish II II II II II II II II I II IHOURS Monday thru weanesoayv ju-o u inursacy Ci ridoy VjU-6UUI L hmininuminm riginal thought construction techniques Bob Dolly Wischer Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Road Delafield WI 53018 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 49 ignition module no grounding lug magneto assumption lot other people way kill engine open lead Early tests seemed bear Out engine idling opening lead will stop engine dead time higher speeds unfortunately turns out opening lead will cut engine Apparently sealed ignition module dont know anyone knows whats inside present starting idling magneto coild flywheel magnets provide r timing ignition beyond bottom line certain killing engine ignition switch must both open lead ignition module ground coil diagram shows wiring system manual switch radio-operated switch arrangement both switches must engine fire either switch will kill running Plan Reviews month Im taking look two plans Jim Messer member STARS club Allegany NY Jims Ercoupe Piper Tomahawk unusual several respects thing both have tricycle landing gear often seen Giant Scale models groud handling takeoff landing characteristics trike gear can real help newcomers RC flying Another unusual feature method fuselage construction Formers hung straight piece pine used jig through center plane Planking stringers com plete structure jig piece removed result monocoque fuselage structure technique new has seldom used Giant Scale Both models designed start Quadra engine Plywood spruce bass pine used throughout structure balsa appropriate Cheaper foam-core board could used wing ribs some fuselage formers part numbered shown plans Instructions well-detailed materials list included Most building instruc tions right plans refer parts number numbers bit bewildering first long run simplify construction reduce probability errors Both aircraft -scale very similar specs Ercoupe spans 90-in 1250 sq wing area weighs 17 lb Toma hawk spans 100-in 1250 sq area 18-lb weight Outlines dimensions both very close scale except Tomahawk wing chord increased slightly improve its performance plans clearly drawn well detailed consists three sheets 3-ft 6-ft Price $2195 apiece plus postage shipped rolled mailing carton Available Jim Messers Quality Model Products 106 Valley View Drive Al legany NY 14706 Jim also offers complete kits both designs Jim says complete thats really what means Things like wheels propellers cockpit-detailing materials seldom cluded kits yull find two Ercoupe kit $21995 plus postage Tomahawk $23995 plus postage Ill starting Tomahawk soon Ill pass impressions kit Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Court Ma nassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 50 tallying final standings Two three people can local club contest large championship national competition will need help Whatever racing event should plan run least five rounds very important protect workers workers should always wear hard hats people number pylon should behind barricades number two three pylon 1 26 Model Aviation TWICE THE FUNELECTRIC CONTROL LINE MODELS Ever want have fun flying got Electroline Models new Twin Just sound two synchronized props will turn theres much fun awaiting fact twice fun free brochure models accessories write us today AVAILABLE ONLY FROM ELECTROLINE MODELS PO BOX 2503 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90213