Radio Control GIANT SCALE Bob Beckman THIS MONTH Im going review things engine accessories kits plans Lets start engine accessories Quadra starter Quadra has new item out looks like real jewel recoil-type pull starter fits cast aluminum engine mount unit comes disassembled com plete mount Although havent put together yet doesnt look difficult select exit point pull rope can set up engine mounting position cowling situation handle comes starter fairly small could used installations hidden behind dummy access panel instance Darlo Brisighella went step farther Starduster Too dummy panel handle Another possibility use removable handle However starter like well worth $2495 few ounces costs Available US Quadra 1032 East Manitowoc Ave Oak Creek WI 53154 CB Quadra muffler recently reported new muffler systems available CR Associ ates have using exhaust pipe Quadra Stinson Voyager cobble together manifold Now CB has put out complete Quadra muffler kit manifold reasonably large rectangular ex pansion chamber several options run exhaust pipe can run pipe out either side can come out both sides wind up Pius-type exhaust stacks latter requires some additional pipe pieces muffler sells $3295 extra pipe $395 plus $685 either 90-degree 45degree elbow may shops yet can get direct CR Associates Inc 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 Quadra carburetor adaptor awk ward things about Quadra has linkage throttle standard position carburetor requires some kind right-angle approach throttle arm several such units available other way go find some way turn carb throttle arm lines up pushrod coming straight through firewall done properly can also result convenient location needle valves two potential pitfalls latter solution First have sure maintain path crankcase pressure vacuum diaphragm pump carb Most people know about now second pitfall well known About way turn carb around make mounting block replace original plastic block mounting block made metal particular aluminum can conduct heat crank case carb affect starting running engine hot under standably people Quadra get upset someone says engine doesnt run right Quadra has listened complaints come up solution satisfies should satisfy us carburetor-rotating kit has metal carburetor mount plastic spacer block wind up straight shot throttle easy access needles carb no farther out engine before ones available US Quadra also $995 Now kits Piper Tomahawks few months ago reviewed Jim Messer plans Piper Tomahawk mentioned would building kits Actually Im building two Tomahawk models parallel Jim Messer kit fiberglass fuselage version Dons Custom Models am building two different kits same airplane same time book Giant Scale Ive committed myself having finished early 1982 seems way can get building done anymore tie article book Anyway am impressed both kits felt might like hear about look prices Giant Scale kit advertisements cant help asking yourself kit big airplane can really worth much Both kits sell over $200 point would say well worth money though differences between kits materials workmanship outstanding both use same fiberglass cowl best examples fiberglass molding have ever seen Both models -scale enough little differences know cant both absolutely true scale Although havent gone trouble really research it seems Dons model accurate two fact Jim tells changed wing both span chord improve flight performance other changes well Jims model has one-half-degree dihedral wing panel Dons lacks dynamically balanced elevator things relatively unimportant unless youre stickler scale detail immediately obvious 44 Model Aviation CB Associates Quadra muffler kit Exhaust stacks can come out either side mani fold extra parts dual pipes possible Quadras new onboard recoil starter muchneeded very welcome accessory Carb-rotating kit Quadra Gaskets left plastic riser block center right Jim Messers Piper Tomahawk kit box full meat egg Model uses built-up construction except beautiful glass cowl ent Messer kit much complete Wheels spinner cockpit detailing propeller included Although two kits have essentially same price tag Dons will cost end because additional items have supply Whether fiberglass fuselage offsets extra cost up individual decide IlPhave pictures comments go along nI finish off plans Starduster Too plans opinion Stolp Starduster Too just about beautiful biplane ever original Starduster Continued page 112 Dons Custom Models Tomahawk kit Another full box outstanding fiberglass fuselage details both THawks column departure scale elevator can cor rected easily made change much scale fidelity because felt necessary useful full-scale aircraft would same Giant Scale version major difference between two models construction fuselage Messer kit uses keeL/bulkhead/planking/stringer construc tion Dons very nice fiberglass molding Wing stab construction very similar although differ detail kits differA b&w photo cant justice Dario Brisighellas beautiful StardusterToo red white blue Bob reviews plans months column March 198245 MIDWEST PRODUCTS COMPANY INC 4005 IndIana St Hobart Indiana 46342 219 942-1134 Send $100 catalog RETRACTABLE TOW HOOK RELEASE Price SB90 Simplest reliable device available After line released hook retracts body unit leaving SMOOTH surface bottom aircraft No special attachments requiredNeight Y3 oz OTHER FOURMOST PRODUCTS 0491051 AIRFLO ENGINE MOUNT REDUCES DRAG VIBRATION FREE PRICE $300 40 AIRFLO ENGINE MOUNT IDEAL FOR GUICKY 500 lllllhIIir PRICE $630 Fuel Fitting Sets Fuel Shut Off Fuel Manifold Gapless Hinges Gapless Hinge Slotter Strut Fairings Cockpit Coaming FUR~ST Send SASE Complete Information 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 PRODUCTS Phone 503 357-2732 11 2 Model Aviation telling hurry finish Cricket Bailey says Cricket puts fun back flying Helicoptersand rm fun Another small machine Miniboy avail able write column Walt Schoonard flew Miniboy us Statesville offered let have some stick time Miniboy Jim Duckworth beat Since John Burle son has built flown Miniboy says What machine has unbelievable stability very stout sturdy machine HP 40 has plenty power have enjoyed flying much anything have flown date looks like Crickets Miniboys may way go lot beginners year know beginner will start Heiboy thank goodness Mike Niggel Columbia SC won Heiboy Statesville fine prizes given participant Schiuter USA Schiuter Cup Meet Heliboy prize everyone wanted draw As drawing down last two crowd restless appeared one-in-two chance winning bird Thanks Mike saving mob finally Tom Ryan way drove Statesville fwm Aurora CO some help wrote following note sums up thanks fun contest Just note thank concerned courtesy extended Schluter Cup Helicopter Meet Statesvile came home crammed full ideas advice set out immediately incorporate Heiboy results great can hover 12 15 feet bring down cracking up advice anyone especially old guys attend contest will certainly learn honestly think would far up learning curve contest Walt sure deserves big thanks patience beginners also nine prizes Looking forward some fine columns hoping see again days PS Have friend John Gorham send Hirobo part *FB1549A Install SX8 1 Heiboy both Man neat sure improves tail controL especially beginners try make contest year See next month Dave Chesney RL 9 Box 6214 Greensboro NC 27409 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 45 nice always seemed little bit gawky change Too like skinny little girl blossoming beautiful woman Dario Brisighella has known years builder beautiful models perennial winner Toledo over years has shown building finishing skills almost RC modeling category early Giant Scale enthusiast efforts now area also behind US Quadra factory rep Quadra US combination design like Starduster Too builder like Dario result classic Dario calls model Quarter Scale actually little larger 3-in foot wing span 80 over 1600 sq wing area 20 lb finished weight good match Quadra engine Continued page 114 Winning Ideas FOURMOST * 1/3 Stand Off Scale * 92 Wingspan 1510 sq * Weight 19 21 lbs * Fiberglass Cowl Balsa Fuselage * Foam Wing Tail Section * Superior Landing Gear * For Kioritz- Quadra etc * Cut Parts Sanded Shape * Full Size Rolled Plans PRICE $20995 plans consist four sheets shipped rolled almost 80 sq ft drawing very little blank space think plans worth price just tech niques detailed usable Giant Scale project Frankly Iplan crib some ideas use Tomahawks Dario says model has designed average modeler can build difficulty would agree some reservations some skills required Giant Scale builder should have too average builders have yet learn would good place learn some valuable techniques dont mean Darios plans will teach things thats bit much ask However properly build example landing gear will have learn braze steel brass particularly difficult skill often needed RC modeling basic construction model quite conventionaL fuselage truss-type struc ture formers planking stringers load-bearing members spruce plywood balsa appropriate reduce weight wings spruce spars balsa ribs trailing edge little unusual being cut 1/16-in plywood makes elliptical shape trailing edge tip easy also provides hard edge wing elliptical wings hard seem Most ribs can stack-cut modified trailing edge aircraft employs scale bracing tail surfaces bracing functional just show other hand size structure wings makes full-scale wire rigging un necessary interplane struts required course scale rigging can added appearance leaving off makes assembly job lot simpler youre just Out some weekend afternoon fun Darios unusual cabane strut assembly allows adjustment complete removal struts can big help covering finishing bird fittings required take some machining its simple job can done drill press some large thread-cutting dies lathe would help isnt absolutely necessary another Giant Scale design would give eye teeth build wouldnt recommend first building effort beginner can learn lot just looking drawings Plans $3000 includes postage Dario G Brisighella Sr 1032 East Mani towoc Avenue Oak Creek WI 53154 Rob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 AMA Building/Mankowski Continued page 46 debt want say great pride lending bank very impressed response thus far AMA Building Fund September 30 1980 $846642 what called AMA Property Fund September 30 1981 Building Fund Drive well established amount contributions grown $2226149 During month October via membership renewals $1466953 nated bringing total up $3693102 writing November 19 1981 addi tional $752480 raised through renewals making total $4445582 Meanwhile Hobby Industry America 114 Model Aviation OUTSTANDING BIG SCALE AEROBATICS WARNING Tests have shown GloBee Glow Plugs habit forming Write Twinn-K InC Dept GB3 Indianapolis Indiana 46231
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/03
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 112, 114
Radio Control GIANT SCALE Bob Beckman THIS MONTH Im going review things engine accessories kits plans Lets start engine accessories Quadra starter Quadra has new item out looks like real jewel recoil-type pull starter fits cast aluminum engine mount unit comes disassembled com plete mount Although havent put together yet doesnt look difficult select exit point pull rope can set up engine mounting position cowling situation handle comes starter fairly small could used installations hidden behind dummy access panel instance Darlo Brisighella went step farther Starduster Too dummy panel handle Another possibility use removable handle However starter like well worth $2495 few ounces costs Available US Quadra 1032 East Manitowoc Ave Oak Creek WI 53154 CB Quadra muffler recently reported new muffler systems available CR Associ ates have using exhaust pipe Quadra Stinson Voyager cobble together manifold Now CB has put out complete Quadra muffler kit manifold reasonably large rectangular ex pansion chamber several options run exhaust pipe can run pipe out either side can come out both sides wind up Pius-type exhaust stacks latter requires some additional pipe pieces muffler sells $3295 extra pipe $395 plus $685 either 90-degree 45degree elbow may shops yet can get direct CR Associates Inc 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 Quadra carburetor adaptor awk ward things about Quadra has linkage throttle standard position carburetor requires some kind right-angle approach throttle arm several such units available other way go find some way turn carb throttle arm lines up pushrod coming straight through firewall done properly can also result convenient location needle valves two potential pitfalls latter solution First have sure maintain path crankcase pressure vacuum diaphragm pump carb Most people know about now second pitfall well known About way turn carb around make mounting block replace original plastic block mounting block made metal particular aluminum can conduct heat crank case carb affect starting running engine hot under standably people Quadra get upset someone says engine doesnt run right Quadra has listened complaints come up solution satisfies should satisfy us carburetor-rotating kit has metal carburetor mount plastic spacer block wind up straight shot throttle easy access needles carb no farther out engine before ones available US Quadra also $995 Now kits Piper Tomahawks few months ago reviewed Jim Messer plans Piper Tomahawk mentioned would building kits Actually Im building two Tomahawk models parallel Jim Messer kit fiberglass fuselage version Dons Custom Models am building two different kits same airplane same time book Giant Scale Ive committed myself having finished early 1982 seems way can get building done anymore tie article book Anyway am impressed both kits felt might like hear about look prices Giant Scale kit advertisements cant help asking yourself kit big airplane can really worth much Both kits sell over $200 point would say well worth money though differences between kits materials workmanship outstanding both use same fiberglass cowl best examples fiberglass molding have ever seen Both models -scale enough little differences know cant both absolutely true scale Although havent gone trouble really research it seems Dons model accurate two fact Jim tells changed wing both span chord improve flight performance other changes well Jims model has one-half-degree dihedral wing panel Dons lacks dynamically balanced elevator things relatively unimportant unless youre stickler scale detail immediately obvious 44 Model Aviation CB Associates Quadra muffler kit Exhaust stacks can come out either side mani fold extra parts dual pipes possible Quadras new onboard recoil starter muchneeded very welcome accessory Carb-rotating kit Quadra Gaskets left plastic riser block center right Jim Messers Piper Tomahawk kit box full meat egg Model uses built-up construction except beautiful glass cowl ent Messer kit much complete Wheels spinner cockpit detailing propeller included Although two kits have essentially same price tag Dons will cost end because additional items have supply Whether fiberglass fuselage offsets extra cost up individual decide IlPhave pictures comments go along nI finish off plans Starduster Too plans opinion Stolp Starduster Too just about beautiful biplane ever original Starduster Continued page 112 Dons Custom Models Tomahawk kit Another full box outstanding fiberglass fuselage details both THawks column departure scale elevator can cor rected easily made change much scale fidelity because felt necessary useful full-scale aircraft would same Giant Scale version major difference between two models construction fuselage Messer kit uses keeL/bulkhead/planking/stringer construc tion Dons very nice fiberglass molding Wing stab construction very similar although differ detail kits differA b&w photo cant justice Dario Brisighellas beautiful StardusterToo red white blue Bob reviews plans months column March 198245 MIDWEST PRODUCTS COMPANY INC 4005 IndIana St Hobart Indiana 46342 219 942-1134 Send $100 catalog RETRACTABLE TOW HOOK RELEASE Price SB90 Simplest reliable device available After line released hook retracts body unit leaving SMOOTH surface bottom aircraft No special attachments requiredNeight Y3 oz OTHER FOURMOST PRODUCTS 0491051 AIRFLO ENGINE MOUNT REDUCES DRAG VIBRATION FREE PRICE $300 40 AIRFLO ENGINE MOUNT IDEAL FOR GUICKY 500 lllllhIIir PRICE $630 Fuel Fitting Sets Fuel Shut Off Fuel Manifold Gapless Hinges Gapless Hinge Slotter Strut Fairings Cockpit Coaming FUR~ST Send SASE Complete Information 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 PRODUCTS Phone 503 357-2732 11 2 Model Aviation telling hurry finish Cricket Bailey says Cricket puts fun back flying Helicoptersand rm fun Another small machine Miniboy avail able write column Walt Schoonard flew Miniboy us Statesville offered let have some stick time Miniboy Jim Duckworth beat Since John Burle son has built flown Miniboy says What machine has unbelievable stability very stout sturdy machine HP 40 has plenty power have enjoyed flying much anything have flown date looks like Crickets Miniboys may way go lot beginners year know beginner will start Heiboy thank goodness Mike Niggel Columbia SC won Heiboy Statesville fine prizes given participant Schiuter USA Schiuter Cup Meet Heliboy prize everyone wanted draw As drawing down last two crowd restless appeared one-in-two chance winning bird Thanks Mike saving mob finally Tom Ryan way drove Statesville fwm Aurora CO some help wrote following note sums up thanks fun contest Just note thank concerned courtesy extended Schluter Cup Helicopter Meet Statesvile came home crammed full ideas advice set out immediately incorporate Heiboy results great can hover 12 15 feet bring down cracking up advice anyone especially old guys attend contest will certainly learn honestly think would far up learning curve contest Walt sure deserves big thanks patience beginners also nine prizes Looking forward some fine columns hoping see again days PS Have friend John Gorham send Hirobo part *FB1549A Install SX8 1 Heiboy both Man neat sure improves tail controL especially beginners try make contest year See next month Dave Chesney RL 9 Box 6214 Greensboro NC 27409 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 45 nice always seemed little bit gawky change Too like skinny little girl blossoming beautiful woman Dario Brisighella has known years builder beautiful models perennial winner Toledo over years has shown building finishing skills almost RC modeling category early Giant Scale enthusiast efforts now area also behind US Quadra factory rep Quadra US combination design like Starduster Too builder like Dario result classic Dario calls model Quarter Scale actually little larger 3-in foot wing span 80 over 1600 sq wing area 20 lb finished weight good match Quadra engine Continued page 114 Winning Ideas FOURMOST * 1/3 Stand Off Scale * 92 Wingspan 1510 sq * Weight 19 21 lbs * Fiberglass Cowl Balsa Fuselage * Foam Wing Tail Section * Superior Landing Gear * For Kioritz- Quadra etc * Cut Parts Sanded Shape * Full Size Rolled Plans PRICE $20995 plans consist four sheets shipped rolled almost 80 sq ft drawing very little blank space think plans worth price just tech niques detailed usable Giant Scale project Frankly Iplan crib some ideas use Tomahawks Dario says model has designed average modeler can build difficulty would agree some reservations some skills required Giant Scale builder should have too average builders have yet learn would good place learn some valuable techniques dont mean Darios plans will teach things thats bit much ask However properly build example landing gear will have learn braze steel brass particularly difficult skill often needed RC modeling basic construction model quite conventionaL fuselage truss-type struc ture formers planking stringers load-bearing members spruce plywood balsa appropriate reduce weight wings spruce spars balsa ribs trailing edge little unusual being cut 1/16-in plywood makes elliptical shape trailing edge tip easy also provides hard edge wing elliptical wings hard seem Most ribs can stack-cut modified trailing edge aircraft employs scale bracing tail surfaces bracing functional just show other hand size structure wings makes full-scale wire rigging un necessary interplane struts required course scale rigging can added appearance leaving off makes assembly job lot simpler youre just Out some weekend afternoon fun Darios unusual cabane strut assembly allows adjustment complete removal struts can big help covering finishing bird fittings required take some machining its simple job can done drill press some large thread-cutting dies lathe would help isnt absolutely necessary another Giant Scale design would give eye teeth build wouldnt recommend first building effort beginner can learn lot just looking drawings Plans $3000 includes postage Dario G Brisighella Sr 1032 East Mani towoc Avenue Oak Creek WI 53154 Rob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 AMA Building/Mankowski Continued page 46 debt want say great pride lending bank very impressed response thus far AMA Building Fund September 30 1980 $846642 what called AMA Property Fund September 30 1981 Building Fund Drive well established amount contributions grown $2226149 During month October via membership renewals $1466953 nated bringing total up $3693102 writing November 19 1981 addi tional $752480 raised through renewals making total $4445582 Meanwhile Hobby Industry America 114 Model Aviation OUTSTANDING BIG SCALE AEROBATICS WARNING Tests have shown GloBee Glow Plugs habit forming Write Twinn-K InC Dept GB3 Indianapolis Indiana 46231
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/03
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 112, 114
Radio Control GIANT SCALE Bob Beckman THIS MONTH Im going review things engine accessories kits plans Lets start engine accessories Quadra starter Quadra has new item out looks like real jewel recoil-type pull starter fits cast aluminum engine mount unit comes disassembled com plete mount Although havent put together yet doesnt look difficult select exit point pull rope can set up engine mounting position cowling situation handle comes starter fairly small could used installations hidden behind dummy access panel instance Darlo Brisighella went step farther Starduster Too dummy panel handle Another possibility use removable handle However starter like well worth $2495 few ounces costs Available US Quadra 1032 East Manitowoc Ave Oak Creek WI 53154 CB Quadra muffler recently reported new muffler systems available CR Associ ates have using exhaust pipe Quadra Stinson Voyager cobble together manifold Now CB has put out complete Quadra muffler kit manifold reasonably large rectangular ex pansion chamber several options run exhaust pipe can run pipe out either side can come out both sides wind up Pius-type exhaust stacks latter requires some additional pipe pieces muffler sells $3295 extra pipe $395 plus $685 either 90-degree 45degree elbow may shops yet can get direct CR Associates Inc 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 Quadra carburetor adaptor awk ward things about Quadra has linkage throttle standard position carburetor requires some kind right-angle approach throttle arm several such units available other way go find some way turn carb throttle arm lines up pushrod coming straight through firewall done properly can also result convenient location needle valves two potential pitfalls latter solution First have sure maintain path crankcase pressure vacuum diaphragm pump carb Most people know about now second pitfall well known About way turn carb around make mounting block replace original plastic block mounting block made metal particular aluminum can conduct heat crank case carb affect starting running engine hot under standably people Quadra get upset someone says engine doesnt run right Quadra has listened complaints come up solution satisfies should satisfy us carburetor-rotating kit has metal carburetor mount plastic spacer block wind up straight shot throttle easy access needles carb no farther out engine before ones available US Quadra also $995 Now kits Piper Tomahawks few months ago reviewed Jim Messer plans Piper Tomahawk mentioned would building kits Actually Im building two Tomahawk models parallel Jim Messer kit fiberglass fuselage version Dons Custom Models am building two different kits same airplane same time book Giant Scale Ive committed myself having finished early 1982 seems way can get building done anymore tie article book Anyway am impressed both kits felt might like hear about look prices Giant Scale kit advertisements cant help asking yourself kit big airplane can really worth much Both kits sell over $200 point would say well worth money though differences between kits materials workmanship outstanding both use same fiberglass cowl best examples fiberglass molding have ever seen Both models -scale enough little differences know cant both absolutely true scale Although havent gone trouble really research it seems Dons model accurate two fact Jim tells changed wing both span chord improve flight performance other changes well Jims model has one-half-degree dihedral wing panel Dons lacks dynamically balanced elevator things relatively unimportant unless youre stickler scale detail immediately obvious 44 Model Aviation CB Associates Quadra muffler kit Exhaust stacks can come out either side mani fold extra parts dual pipes possible Quadras new onboard recoil starter muchneeded very welcome accessory Carb-rotating kit Quadra Gaskets left plastic riser block center right Jim Messers Piper Tomahawk kit box full meat egg Model uses built-up construction except beautiful glass cowl ent Messer kit much complete Wheels spinner cockpit detailing propeller included Although two kits have essentially same price tag Dons will cost end because additional items have supply Whether fiberglass fuselage offsets extra cost up individual decide IlPhave pictures comments go along nI finish off plans Starduster Too plans opinion Stolp Starduster Too just about beautiful biplane ever original Starduster Continued page 112 Dons Custom Models Tomahawk kit Another full box outstanding fiberglass fuselage details both THawks column departure scale elevator can cor rected easily made change much scale fidelity because felt necessary useful full-scale aircraft would same Giant Scale version major difference between two models construction fuselage Messer kit uses keeL/bulkhead/planking/stringer construc tion Dons very nice fiberglass molding Wing stab construction very similar although differ detail kits differA b&w photo cant justice Dario Brisighellas beautiful StardusterToo red white blue Bob reviews plans months column March 198245 MIDWEST PRODUCTS COMPANY INC 4005 IndIana St Hobart Indiana 46342 219 942-1134 Send $100 catalog RETRACTABLE TOW HOOK RELEASE Price SB90 Simplest reliable device available After line released hook retracts body unit leaving SMOOTH surface bottom aircraft No special attachments requiredNeight Y3 oz OTHER FOURMOST PRODUCTS 0491051 AIRFLO ENGINE MOUNT REDUCES DRAG VIBRATION FREE PRICE $300 40 AIRFLO ENGINE MOUNT IDEAL FOR GUICKY 500 lllllhIIir PRICE $630 Fuel Fitting Sets Fuel Shut Off Fuel Manifold Gapless Hinges Gapless Hinge Slotter Strut Fairings Cockpit Coaming FUR~ST Send SASE Complete Information 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 PRODUCTS Phone 503 357-2732 11 2 Model Aviation telling hurry finish Cricket Bailey says Cricket puts fun back flying Helicoptersand rm fun Another small machine Miniboy avail able write column Walt Schoonard flew Miniboy us Statesville offered let have some stick time Miniboy Jim Duckworth beat Since John Burle son has built flown Miniboy says What machine has unbelievable stability very stout sturdy machine HP 40 has plenty power have enjoyed flying much anything have flown date looks like Crickets Miniboys may way go lot beginners year know beginner will start Heiboy thank goodness Mike Niggel Columbia SC won Heiboy Statesville fine prizes given participant Schiuter USA Schiuter Cup Meet Heliboy prize everyone wanted draw As drawing down last two crowd restless appeared one-in-two chance winning bird Thanks Mike saving mob finally Tom Ryan way drove Statesville fwm Aurora CO some help wrote following note sums up thanks fun contest Just note thank concerned courtesy extended Schluter Cup Helicopter Meet Statesvile came home crammed full ideas advice set out immediately incorporate Heiboy results great can hover 12 15 feet bring down cracking up advice anyone especially old guys attend contest will certainly learn honestly think would far up learning curve contest Walt sure deserves big thanks patience beginners also nine prizes Looking forward some fine columns hoping see again days PS Have friend John Gorham send Hirobo part *FB1549A Install SX8 1 Heiboy both Man neat sure improves tail controL especially beginners try make contest year See next month Dave Chesney RL 9 Box 6214 Greensboro NC 27409 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 45 nice always seemed little bit gawky change Too like skinny little girl blossoming beautiful woman Dario Brisighella has known years builder beautiful models perennial winner Toledo over years has shown building finishing skills almost RC modeling category early Giant Scale enthusiast efforts now area also behind US Quadra factory rep Quadra US combination design like Starduster Too builder like Dario result classic Dario calls model Quarter Scale actually little larger 3-in foot wing span 80 over 1600 sq wing area 20 lb finished weight good match Quadra engine Continued page 114 Winning Ideas FOURMOST * 1/3 Stand Off Scale * 92 Wingspan 1510 sq * Weight 19 21 lbs * Fiberglass Cowl Balsa Fuselage * Foam Wing Tail Section * Superior Landing Gear * For Kioritz- Quadra etc * Cut Parts Sanded Shape * Full Size Rolled Plans PRICE $20995 plans consist four sheets shipped rolled almost 80 sq ft drawing very little blank space think plans worth price just tech niques detailed usable Giant Scale project Frankly Iplan crib some ideas use Tomahawks Dario says model has designed average modeler can build difficulty would agree some reservations some skills required Giant Scale builder should have too average builders have yet learn would good place learn some valuable techniques dont mean Darios plans will teach things thats bit much ask However properly build example landing gear will have learn braze steel brass particularly difficult skill often needed RC modeling basic construction model quite conventionaL fuselage truss-type struc ture formers planking stringers load-bearing members spruce plywood balsa appropriate reduce weight wings spruce spars balsa ribs trailing edge little unusual being cut 1/16-in plywood makes elliptical shape trailing edge tip easy also provides hard edge wing elliptical wings hard seem Most ribs can stack-cut modified trailing edge aircraft employs scale bracing tail surfaces bracing functional just show other hand size structure wings makes full-scale wire rigging un necessary interplane struts required course scale rigging can added appearance leaving off makes assembly job lot simpler youre just Out some weekend afternoon fun Darios unusual cabane strut assembly allows adjustment complete removal struts can big help covering finishing bird fittings required take some machining its simple job can done drill press some large thread-cutting dies lathe would help isnt absolutely necessary another Giant Scale design would give eye teeth build wouldnt recommend first building effort beginner can learn lot just looking drawings Plans $3000 includes postage Dario G Brisighella Sr 1032 East Mani towoc Avenue Oak Creek WI 53154 Rob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 AMA Building/Mankowski Continued page 46 debt want say great pride lending bank very impressed response thus far AMA Building Fund September 30 1980 $846642 what called AMA Property Fund September 30 1981 Building Fund Drive well established amount contributions grown $2226149 During month October via membership renewals $1466953 nated bringing total up $3693102 writing November 19 1981 addi tional $752480 raised through renewals making total $4445582 Meanwhile Hobby Industry America 114 Model Aviation OUTSTANDING BIG SCALE AEROBATICS WARNING Tests have shown GloBee Glow Plugs habit forming Write Twinn-K InC Dept GB3 Indianapolis Indiana 46231
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/03
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 112, 114
Radio Control GIANT SCALE Bob Beckman THIS MONTH Im going review things engine accessories kits plans Lets start engine accessories Quadra starter Quadra has new item out looks like real jewel recoil-type pull starter fits cast aluminum engine mount unit comes disassembled com plete mount Although havent put together yet doesnt look difficult select exit point pull rope can set up engine mounting position cowling situation handle comes starter fairly small could used installations hidden behind dummy access panel instance Darlo Brisighella went step farther Starduster Too dummy panel handle Another possibility use removable handle However starter like well worth $2495 few ounces costs Available US Quadra 1032 East Manitowoc Ave Oak Creek WI 53154 CB Quadra muffler recently reported new muffler systems available CR Associ ates have using exhaust pipe Quadra Stinson Voyager cobble together manifold Now CB has put out complete Quadra muffler kit manifold reasonably large rectangular ex pansion chamber several options run exhaust pipe can run pipe out either side can come out both sides wind up Pius-type exhaust stacks latter requires some additional pipe pieces muffler sells $3295 extra pipe $395 plus $685 either 90-degree 45degree elbow may shops yet can get direct CR Associates Inc 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 Quadra carburetor adaptor awk ward things about Quadra has linkage throttle standard position carburetor requires some kind right-angle approach throttle arm several such units available other way go find some way turn carb throttle arm lines up pushrod coming straight through firewall done properly can also result convenient location needle valves two potential pitfalls latter solution First have sure maintain path crankcase pressure vacuum diaphragm pump carb Most people know about now second pitfall well known About way turn carb around make mounting block replace original plastic block mounting block made metal particular aluminum can conduct heat crank case carb affect starting running engine hot under standably people Quadra get upset someone says engine doesnt run right Quadra has listened complaints come up solution satisfies should satisfy us carburetor-rotating kit has metal carburetor mount plastic spacer block wind up straight shot throttle easy access needles carb no farther out engine before ones available US Quadra also $995 Now kits Piper Tomahawks few months ago reviewed Jim Messer plans Piper Tomahawk mentioned would building kits Actually Im building two Tomahawk models parallel Jim Messer kit fiberglass fuselage version Dons Custom Models am building two different kits same airplane same time book Giant Scale Ive committed myself having finished early 1982 seems way can get building done anymore tie article book Anyway am impressed both kits felt might like hear about look prices Giant Scale kit advertisements cant help asking yourself kit big airplane can really worth much Both kits sell over $200 point would say well worth money though differences between kits materials workmanship outstanding both use same fiberglass cowl best examples fiberglass molding have ever seen Both models -scale enough little differences know cant both absolutely true scale Although havent gone trouble really research it seems Dons model accurate two fact Jim tells changed wing both span chord improve flight performance other changes well Jims model has one-half-degree dihedral wing panel Dons lacks dynamically balanced elevator things relatively unimportant unless youre stickler scale detail immediately obvious 44 Model Aviation CB Associates Quadra muffler kit Exhaust stacks can come out either side mani fold extra parts dual pipes possible Quadras new onboard recoil starter muchneeded very welcome accessory Carb-rotating kit Quadra Gaskets left plastic riser block center right Jim Messers Piper Tomahawk kit box full meat egg Model uses built-up construction except beautiful glass cowl ent Messer kit much complete Wheels spinner cockpit detailing propeller included Although two kits have essentially same price tag Dons will cost end because additional items have supply Whether fiberglass fuselage offsets extra cost up individual decide IlPhave pictures comments go along nI finish off plans Starduster Too plans opinion Stolp Starduster Too just about beautiful biplane ever original Starduster Continued page 112 Dons Custom Models Tomahawk kit Another full box outstanding fiberglass fuselage details both THawks column departure scale elevator can cor rected easily made change much scale fidelity because felt necessary useful full-scale aircraft would same Giant Scale version major difference between two models construction fuselage Messer kit uses keeL/bulkhead/planking/stringer construc tion Dons very nice fiberglass molding Wing stab construction very similar although differ detail kits differA b&w photo cant justice Dario Brisighellas beautiful StardusterToo red white blue Bob reviews plans months column March 198245 MIDWEST PRODUCTS COMPANY INC 4005 IndIana St Hobart Indiana 46342 219 942-1134 Send $100 catalog RETRACTABLE TOW HOOK RELEASE Price SB90 Simplest reliable device available After line released hook retracts body unit leaving SMOOTH surface bottom aircraft No special attachments requiredNeight Y3 oz OTHER FOURMOST PRODUCTS 0491051 AIRFLO ENGINE MOUNT REDUCES DRAG VIBRATION FREE PRICE $300 40 AIRFLO ENGINE MOUNT IDEAL FOR GUICKY 500 lllllhIIir PRICE $630 Fuel Fitting Sets Fuel Shut Off Fuel Manifold Gapless Hinges Gapless Hinge Slotter Strut Fairings Cockpit Coaming FUR~ST Send SASE Complete Information 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 PRODUCTS Phone 503 357-2732 11 2 Model Aviation telling hurry finish Cricket Bailey says Cricket puts fun back flying Helicoptersand rm fun Another small machine Miniboy avail able write column Walt Schoonard flew Miniboy us Statesville offered let have some stick time Miniboy Jim Duckworth beat Since John Burle son has built flown Miniboy says What machine has unbelievable stability very stout sturdy machine HP 40 has plenty power have enjoyed flying much anything have flown date looks like Crickets Miniboys may way go lot beginners year know beginner will start Heiboy thank goodness Mike Niggel Columbia SC won Heiboy Statesville fine prizes given participant Schiuter USA Schiuter Cup Meet Heliboy prize everyone wanted draw As drawing down last two crowd restless appeared one-in-two chance winning bird Thanks Mike saving mob finally Tom Ryan way drove Statesville fwm Aurora CO some help wrote following note sums up thanks fun contest Just note thank concerned courtesy extended Schluter Cup Helicopter Meet Statesvile came home crammed full ideas advice set out immediately incorporate Heiboy results great can hover 12 15 feet bring down cracking up advice anyone especially old guys attend contest will certainly learn honestly think would far up learning curve contest Walt sure deserves big thanks patience beginners also nine prizes Looking forward some fine columns hoping see again days PS Have friend John Gorham send Hirobo part *FB1549A Install SX8 1 Heiboy both Man neat sure improves tail controL especially beginners try make contest year See next month Dave Chesney RL 9 Box 6214 Greensboro NC 27409 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 45 nice always seemed little bit gawky change Too like skinny little girl blossoming beautiful woman Dario Brisighella has known years builder beautiful models perennial winner Toledo over years has shown building finishing skills almost RC modeling category early Giant Scale enthusiast efforts now area also behind US Quadra factory rep Quadra US combination design like Starduster Too builder like Dario result classic Dario calls model Quarter Scale actually little larger 3-in foot wing span 80 over 1600 sq wing area 20 lb finished weight good match Quadra engine Continued page 114 Winning Ideas FOURMOST * 1/3 Stand Off Scale * 92 Wingspan 1510 sq * Weight 19 21 lbs * Fiberglass Cowl Balsa Fuselage * Foam Wing Tail Section * Superior Landing Gear * For Kioritz- Quadra etc * Cut Parts Sanded Shape * Full Size Rolled Plans PRICE $20995 plans consist four sheets shipped rolled almost 80 sq ft drawing very little blank space think plans worth price just tech niques detailed usable Giant Scale project Frankly Iplan crib some ideas use Tomahawks Dario says model has designed average modeler can build difficulty would agree some reservations some skills required Giant Scale builder should have too average builders have yet learn would good place learn some valuable techniques dont mean Darios plans will teach things thats bit much ask However properly build example landing gear will have learn braze steel brass particularly difficult skill often needed RC modeling basic construction model quite conventionaL fuselage truss-type struc ture formers planking stringers load-bearing members spruce plywood balsa appropriate reduce weight wings spruce spars balsa ribs trailing edge little unusual being cut 1/16-in plywood makes elliptical shape trailing edge tip easy also provides hard edge wing elliptical wings hard seem Most ribs can stack-cut modified trailing edge aircraft employs scale bracing tail surfaces bracing functional just show other hand size structure wings makes full-scale wire rigging un necessary interplane struts required course scale rigging can added appearance leaving off makes assembly job lot simpler youre just Out some weekend afternoon fun Darios unusual cabane strut assembly allows adjustment complete removal struts can big help covering finishing bird fittings required take some machining its simple job can done drill press some large thread-cutting dies lathe would help isnt absolutely necessary another Giant Scale design would give eye teeth build wouldnt recommend first building effort beginner can learn lot just looking drawings Plans $3000 includes postage Dario G Brisighella Sr 1032 East Mani towoc Avenue Oak Creek WI 53154 Rob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 AMA Building/Mankowski Continued page 46 debt want say great pride lending bank very impressed response thus far AMA Building Fund September 30 1980 $846642 what called AMA Property Fund September 30 1981 Building Fund Drive well established amount contributions grown $2226149 During month October via membership renewals $1466953 nated bringing total up $3693102 writing November 19 1981 addi tional $752480 raised through renewals making total $4445582 Meanwhile Hobby Industry America 114 Model Aviation OUTSTANDING BIG SCALE AEROBATICS WARNING Tests have shown GloBee Glow Plugs habit forming Write Twinn-K InC Dept GB3 Indianapolis Indiana 46231