Radio Control Giant Scale Bob Beckman FRIENDLY REMINDER Ive said what follows before see time time magazine columns write columnist expect answer please include self-addressed stamped envelope SASE little thought should make need ob vious magazines dont pay postage us its nice know people out reading stuff cant afford cost postage answer letters get youre sitting out wondering havent replied letter its probably because didnt include SASE get SASE try get reply off immediately dont always manage same day sometimes other things get way respond quickly possible no SASE questions being asked might interest others well sender usually save try give coverage column infor mation requested general inter est reluctantly have set letter aside Please dont let what Im saying dis courage writing columnists appreciate depend upon input readers Its just get awful guilt feelings cant answer everyones questions right away Foam core uses category gene ral-interest questions have several re quests information about foam core board use Sparrowhawk uses lot several plan reviews Ive mentioned could substituted balsa wing ribs First what foam core board get general term refers material made styrene foam sandwiched between two layers paper light cardboard plastic comes various thicknesses /16 up inch material have frequently used %6-in thick recently found some A-in stock surfaced smooth white card board have seen 1-in stock sur faced brown kraft paper plasticfaced versions stronger expensive harder find type Im talking about available II drafting/art-supply stores use Well like materials imagination limit what might able people have made entire airplanes stuff Im going confine remarks very simple uses material cuts very easily sharp X-Acto knife has absolutely no grain Although havent made actual measurements feel weight compares favorably firm sheet balsa its lot cheaper balsa Wing ribs fuselage formers perfect applications some things watch out course Since core styrene foam have careful about adhesives dope Epoxy aliphatic resins OK dont try use Hot Stuff isa sample things come future columns Bob will explain how/why built things like Sparrowhawk aileron hinge Note foam-core board ribs Bob selects structural material f loads sustained 1/2-in plywood firewall supports engine /4in plywood supports landing gear wing-attach f tings Other fuselage farmers foam-core except /8-in ply former support tal lwheel Concept makes lightness cost-effectiveness 50 Model Aviation Extensive use foam-core board spruce p pears shot fuselage Bobs Sparrowhawk balsa used tall surface outlines other glue dissolves styrofoam Pacer Technology makes product called Z-Foam Primer claimed eliminate problem have yet tried ribs formers contact doped fabric edges must protected dope can done balsa cap strips sealing edges white glue Since outer surfaces paper its too easy sand edges rib former no problem cut piece right shape first place Ribs formers made foam core quite stiff Giant Scale sizes have much strength however suitable loadbearing member As can see photographs Sparrowhawk used plywood formers loads involved foam core board shape stringer support needed Another fairly simple use although havent done myself substitute sheet balsa sides fuselage construction valid add wooden longerons uprights diagonals structural strength 32-in 40-in sheet foam core board will cost $3 $4 will make lot wing ribs sheet balsa could buy amount Far out fabulous fascinating Dick Hershey retired Lakeport CA after years aircraft industry Hes looking sunny side 70 now still pro ducing aircraft Giant Scale aircraft Ive reported activities Continued page 141 Consumers Guide MA 150 ott st HarrIsonburg VA 22801 Address r Ii r 3A Viking 1/12 Scale 2 40/45 En nes L lb I Cessna Citation 1/7 Scale 2-40/45 Engines W D/Fans $34700 SR 71 5/5 1/12 Scale Model $39500 W D/Fans $46400 2-65/81 Engines 1 El ti1 JA4-6 S/Fan JA-11-14 Jet Age ducted Fans Featuring Replacable Bladetip Seal Flotation Mounting Jet Age Fan ot Future 1 1 TOPSIN PERFORMANCE Complete Fiberglass Construction Send $200 Models Factory Direct Only complete brochure Refunded first order February 198551 4 Dick Hershey has building Douglas World Cruiser about long Bobs working Sparrowhawkl should hurry finishes hell just have start something newl Look fascinating structural details L right Dick stands near far wing tip Planes behind him also children Grumman Goose amphibian Lockheed Vega Lear Jet 1/6 Scale 2-65/81 Engines W D/Fans $39500 FROM MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 5428 Bushnell Riverside CA 92505 714 687-3836 Second Edition Most Complete Guide Market 167 Manufacturers Importers etc 250 Pages postage $165 Total Cost $860 Send $880 includes shipping fot ups APO foreign surface maul $1245 foreign air maul I I PO Box 3957 TORRANCE CA 90510 DIVISION OF BAR/RICH SALES CO *2 FAIRWAY HANNIBAL MO 63401 314 221-8803 aster it MANUFACTURERS OF SPORT PATTERNSTINGER II PEPPERMINT PATTIE 60SPARTAN PEPPERMINT PATTIE 4OSPORT/SCALE PEPPERMINT PATTIE 15HIPERBIPE RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 51 past still going strong re cent letter John Worth says part Heres pic Douglas World Cruis er 108-in span 216 61 cid Kioritz engine has both wheels floats did original epic 1924 world flight Plans courtesy Harry Gann Douglas Museum Long Beach CA helpful data Williams Bros San Marcos CA As hobby have completion datenor will set did finish would just have start something else /4-scale Grumman Goose being rebuilt new owner QSAA VP Mike Smith Las Vegas NV also just bought Y4-Scale Lockheed Vega gets too biggies just has have room its easier get rid some sure can relate what Dick saying World Cruiser Sparrowhawk started within year other F9C-2 speaking Sparrowhawk response comments November 1984 issue has surprising five years has never much mail single subject joking remark about starting club may backfire lot people seem genuinely interestedand expect organizing Theres no way could find time other hand someone out serious about will happy join club obvious lot terest Sparrowhawk little hesitant inflict project now know wont boring too Ill continue real objec tive pass some things have learned about Giant Scale process working model Sparrowhawk first venture Giant Scale though wasnt first completed think main incentive go gasoline-fueled engine period personal finances real slump paying increasingly outrageous price glow fuel getting Kirby Crawford having some real success Homelite chainsaw engine cost less what good 40 60 sell ing time True con vert aircraft use yourself enjoy type thing access machine tools would simplify job Please note other people have made such conversions lathes mill ing machines Its just can usual ly produce cleaner product right tools Anyway paid $65 Homelite 16 cid engine bail setting up swing prop youre interested well ran included Big Continued page 144 February 1985141 FAJ RUBBER Sizes 114 3/16 118 3/32 1/16 1mm thick 042l Boxed 16 oz rubber per box Price $1250 per box ppd USA Calif residents add 6% sales tax Coupe deVille $2395 plus UPS Finished prop Very very complete - f SEND 506 FOR 1984/1965 CATALOG FAJ Model Supply high-tech IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE ShIrMtsli New 30 CID QUADRA $19995 New 22 CID QUADRA $10950 Rag 22 QUADRA$9995 Brisighalla Flywheel $11996 Rag 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY$6480 QUADRA REPAIR 090 plus parts Jim Measer ERcOUPEPLANS $2396 KIT $23996 Jim Meseer TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT $25999 Jim Meaaer8-BALLTRAINER PLANS $1996 KIT $9996 BALSA BASSWOOD sizes 35% OFF Concept FLEET PLANS $2996 KIT $15996 COWL $1996 FLOATS 3915 scale cores 61796 complete kit $3996 FLOATS 49 scalecores $2196 complete kil $4796 10 WWI WHEELS $2595 P5W CYLS FLEETU$2596 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN V Godfrey $2996 STARDUSTER TOO IBrisighellal J3 CUB Nelite $2596 VOLKSPLANE Chicken Charlie $2396 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U-1 Spitfire $2396 Erceupe $3996 Stearman 62296 Citabria $2496 J3 Cub $2196 ME109 $2295 Fleet $2196 US Quadra FUEL TANKS19 ez $696 32 oc $796 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS B/lE 22 long 9161080 24-Hour Service. Add 5250 postage Seed Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley Vew Dr Allegany NY 14706 w~cheveronhobbyaproducts PO Box 24800 Sandusky Ohio 44870 419 6271877 AMERICAN JUNIOR Classics 2. will brIng things alive 85 beautilul handcralted models exact duplicates 01 originals n135 years ago Now available ace 404 Folding Wint Interceptor its little cousin 74 Glider WIth ClassIcs leo, AmerIcan JunIor see wish HAPPY NEWYEAR 404AIlF595 404 BuIlder KIt6395Ad AR 404 ETF795 74 GIlder195P 0 Box 549 743-ln-l Feb495Oregon CIty 0597045 See Hobby Draler TODAY ask rise Asnerican Jonixen stank fbey nay order loot pleace order direct Add postage Soodliog charges ci ms nodri fk plan ItIk euch additional PILOTS TS RIOR TS T THE MOST SUPERIOR PILOT FIGURE ON THE MARKET LIGHTEST WEIGHT MOST REALISTIC AVAILABLE GIVE YOUR PLANE PILOT YOUR NEWEST OLDEST OR NEXT CREATION R YOURS TODAY FULL FIGURES CIVILIANWWII MILITARY 1/3 Scale $19951/5 Navy $1395 1/4 Scale14951/6AAF1195 1/5 Scale1295 L 1/12 Scale895 1/12 Chopper 895 Plus $250 shipping figure KNIGHTS OF THE AIR 7148 Lasting Light Way Columbia MD 21045 301-730-5596 FOAM WING CORES RC Giant Scale/Beckman CLJTOM FOAM CUTTING Continued page 141 Bangers article October 1981 issue MA As mentioned earlier objectives keep cost proj ect downway down As did prelim inary mental preparations keeping eye out anything cheap would useful first thing came across some foam core board friend graphics artist several sheets light firm M6-in-thick material never seen before stuff lying around unused wanted get rid latched onto Now know consider foam core cheap Until recently never paid anything four bucks sheet its still cheap first got stuff really didnt know what go ing itit just looked too good pass up time taking place wasnt much information about Giant Scale available fact term Giant Scale wasnt use just matter making model bit larger general use Actu ally models size werent new since routinely built 7A-ft-span radio-control models back early Fif ties thing new chainsaw-type engine its higher power desirable its higher vibration level undesirable knew right start needed spruce basic struc tural strength fitted financial plans project since balsa would too expensive strong enough things people have ask ing about comment pro cured learned cut spruce did indeed plan tell details what did future column things churning around head trying decide subject first monster effort additional cumshaw item served help selection some time aware fact thin tempered-aluminum sheets used offset printing often available free very little cost windfall similar lighter-gauge material photographer friend tipped scales wanted build Golden Age biplane much alumi num surface possible hadnt found free fabric yet wanted biplane cabane struts pain Spar rowhawk won hands down Sparrowhawk presented challenging problems out lined mentally advance con verted hardware proper time project proceeded first landing gear described May 1980 issue MA intend describe rest fasci nating tale unfolds future columns Well its fascinating Personal note want thank modeling friends across country have phone mall person ex pressed concern column has missing issue combina tion health problems business pres sures has made difficult devote necessary time write month during past year Im happy say health problems seem under control business pressures increasing thats indica tion may soon able afford tube glue need finish Sparrowhawk issue marks end fifth year have doing column hope continue some years come efforts may somewhat spotty See April Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 Setting Up/Morris Continued page 56 experienced flier build up great speed search lift make speed runs having fight hold plane down will stay puts Add remove lead nose retrim before fairly slow flight level elevator Now can play 144Model Aviation Uustom Uut u-iau 1Ut I-use 1W information contact$14995 OCEAN SlATE AEROMODEL ENGINEERING 21 Jaycee Dr West Wermck RI 02893 401 3288813Dealer 8 Kit Manufacturers Inquiries Invited Foam Its Beat Deal Beat Custom Built Models .jieLJD 2036 N Thorn Ave a mFresno CA 93704 6 pmOrder Phone 1209 233-1050lask Bill LOVE fly HATE build Contact ve solution problem Kits Custom Built Order Sanded Ready Cover AndrewsGoldbergGreat PlanesEtc. - IF1yWhatIDui1d
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/02
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 141, 144
Radio Control Giant Scale Bob Beckman FRIENDLY REMINDER Ive said what follows before see time time magazine columns write columnist expect answer please include self-addressed stamped envelope SASE little thought should make need ob vious magazines dont pay postage us its nice know people out reading stuff cant afford cost postage answer letters get youre sitting out wondering havent replied letter its probably because didnt include SASE get SASE try get reply off immediately dont always manage same day sometimes other things get way respond quickly possible no SASE questions being asked might interest others well sender usually save try give coverage column infor mation requested general inter est reluctantly have set letter aside Please dont let what Im saying dis courage writing columnists appreciate depend upon input readers Its just get awful guilt feelings cant answer everyones questions right away Foam core uses category gene ral-interest questions have several re quests information about foam core board use Sparrowhawk uses lot several plan reviews Ive mentioned could substituted balsa wing ribs First what foam core board get general term refers material made styrene foam sandwiched between two layers paper light cardboard plastic comes various thicknesses /16 up inch material have frequently used %6-in thick recently found some A-in stock surfaced smooth white card board have seen 1-in stock sur faced brown kraft paper plasticfaced versions stronger expensive harder find type Im talking about available II drafting/art-supply stores use Well like materials imagination limit what might able people have made entire airplanes stuff Im going confine remarks very simple uses material cuts very easily sharp X-Acto knife has absolutely no grain Although havent made actual measurements feel weight compares favorably firm sheet balsa its lot cheaper balsa Wing ribs fuselage formers perfect applications some things watch out course Since core styrene foam have careful about adhesives dope Epoxy aliphatic resins OK dont try use Hot Stuff isa sample things come future columns Bob will explain how/why built things like Sparrowhawk aileron hinge Note foam-core board ribs Bob selects structural material f loads sustained 1/2-in plywood firewall supports engine /4in plywood supports landing gear wing-attach f tings Other fuselage farmers foam-core except /8-in ply former support tal lwheel Concept makes lightness cost-effectiveness 50 Model Aviation Extensive use foam-core board spruce p pears shot fuselage Bobs Sparrowhawk balsa used tall surface outlines other glue dissolves styrofoam Pacer Technology makes product called Z-Foam Primer claimed eliminate problem have yet tried ribs formers contact doped fabric edges must protected dope can done balsa cap strips sealing edges white glue Since outer surfaces paper its too easy sand edges rib former no problem cut piece right shape first place Ribs formers made foam core quite stiff Giant Scale sizes have much strength however suitable loadbearing member As can see photographs Sparrowhawk used plywood formers loads involved foam core board shape stringer support needed Another fairly simple use although havent done myself substitute sheet balsa sides fuselage construction valid add wooden longerons uprights diagonals structural strength 32-in 40-in sheet foam core board will cost $3 $4 will make lot wing ribs sheet balsa could buy amount Far out fabulous fascinating Dick Hershey retired Lakeport CA after years aircraft industry Hes looking sunny side 70 now still pro ducing aircraft Giant Scale aircraft Ive reported activities Continued page 141 Consumers Guide MA 150 ott st HarrIsonburg VA 22801 Address r Ii r 3A Viking 1/12 Scale 2 40/45 En nes L lb I Cessna Citation 1/7 Scale 2-40/45 Engines W D/Fans $34700 SR 71 5/5 1/12 Scale Model $39500 W D/Fans $46400 2-65/81 Engines 1 El ti1 JA4-6 S/Fan JA-11-14 Jet Age ducted Fans Featuring Replacable Bladetip Seal Flotation Mounting Jet Age Fan ot Future 1 1 TOPSIN PERFORMANCE Complete Fiberglass Construction Send $200 Models Factory Direct Only complete brochure Refunded first order February 198551 4 Dick Hershey has building Douglas World Cruiser about long Bobs working Sparrowhawkl should hurry finishes hell just have start something newl Look fascinating structural details L right Dick stands near far wing tip Planes behind him also children Grumman Goose amphibian Lockheed Vega Lear Jet 1/6 Scale 2-65/81 Engines W D/Fans $39500 FROM MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 5428 Bushnell Riverside CA 92505 714 687-3836 Second Edition Most Complete Guide Market 167 Manufacturers Importers etc 250 Pages postage $165 Total Cost $860 Send $880 includes shipping fot ups APO foreign surface maul $1245 foreign air maul I I PO Box 3957 TORRANCE CA 90510 DIVISION OF BAR/RICH SALES CO *2 FAIRWAY HANNIBAL MO 63401 314 221-8803 aster it MANUFACTURERS OF SPORT PATTERNSTINGER II PEPPERMINT PATTIE 60SPARTAN PEPPERMINT PATTIE 4OSPORT/SCALE PEPPERMINT PATTIE 15HIPERBIPE RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 51 past still going strong re cent letter John Worth says part Heres pic Douglas World Cruis er 108-in span 216 61 cid Kioritz engine has both wheels floats did original epic 1924 world flight Plans courtesy Harry Gann Douglas Museum Long Beach CA helpful data Williams Bros San Marcos CA As hobby have completion datenor will set did finish would just have start something else /4-scale Grumman Goose being rebuilt new owner QSAA VP Mike Smith Las Vegas NV also just bought Y4-Scale Lockheed Vega gets too biggies just has have room its easier get rid some sure can relate what Dick saying World Cruiser Sparrowhawk started within year other F9C-2 speaking Sparrowhawk response comments November 1984 issue has surprising five years has never much mail single subject joking remark about starting club may backfire lot people seem genuinely interestedand expect organizing Theres no way could find time other hand someone out serious about will happy join club obvious lot terest Sparrowhawk little hesitant inflict project now know wont boring too Ill continue real objec tive pass some things have learned about Giant Scale process working model Sparrowhawk first venture Giant Scale though wasnt first completed think main incentive go gasoline-fueled engine period personal finances real slump paying increasingly outrageous price glow fuel getting Kirby Crawford having some real success Homelite chainsaw engine cost less what good 40 60 sell ing time True con vert aircraft use yourself enjoy type thing access machine tools would simplify job Please note other people have made such conversions lathes mill ing machines Its just can usual ly produce cleaner product right tools Anyway paid $65 Homelite 16 cid engine bail setting up swing prop youre interested well ran included Big Continued page 144 February 1985141 FAJ RUBBER Sizes 114 3/16 118 3/32 1/16 1mm thick 042l Boxed 16 oz rubber per box Price $1250 per box ppd USA Calif residents add 6% sales tax Coupe deVille $2395 plus UPS Finished prop Very very complete - f SEND 506 FOR 1984/1965 CATALOG FAJ Model Supply high-tech IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE ShIrMtsli New 30 CID QUADRA $19995 New 22 CID QUADRA $10950 Rag 22 QUADRA$9995 Brisighalla Flywheel $11996 Rag 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY$6480 QUADRA REPAIR 090 plus parts Jim Measer ERcOUPEPLANS $2396 KIT $23996 Jim Meseer TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT $25999 Jim Meaaer8-BALLTRAINER PLANS $1996 KIT $9996 BALSA BASSWOOD sizes 35% OFF Concept FLEET PLANS $2996 KIT $15996 COWL $1996 FLOATS 3915 scale cores 61796 complete kit $3996 FLOATS 49 scalecores $2196 complete kil $4796 10 WWI WHEELS $2595 P5W CYLS FLEETU$2596 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN V Godfrey $2996 STARDUSTER TOO IBrisighellal J3 CUB Nelite $2596 VOLKSPLANE Chicken Charlie $2396 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U-1 Spitfire $2396 Erceupe $3996 Stearman 62296 Citabria $2496 J3 Cub $2196 ME109 $2295 Fleet $2196 US Quadra FUEL TANKS19 ez $696 32 oc $796 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS B/lE 22 long 9161080 24-Hour Service. Add 5250 postage Seed Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley Vew Dr Allegany NY 14706 w~cheveronhobbyaproducts PO Box 24800 Sandusky Ohio 44870 419 6271877 AMERICAN JUNIOR Classics 2. will brIng things alive 85 beautilul handcralted models exact duplicates 01 originals n135 years ago Now available ace 404 Folding Wint Interceptor its little cousin 74 Glider WIth ClassIcs leo, AmerIcan JunIor see wish HAPPY NEWYEAR 404AIlF595 404 BuIlder KIt6395Ad AR 404 ETF795 74 GIlder195P 0 Box 549 743-ln-l Feb495Oregon CIty 0597045 See Hobby Draler TODAY ask rise Asnerican Jonixen stank fbey nay order loot pleace order direct Add postage Soodliog charges ci ms nodri fk plan ItIk euch additional PILOTS TS RIOR TS T THE MOST SUPERIOR PILOT FIGURE ON THE MARKET LIGHTEST WEIGHT MOST REALISTIC AVAILABLE GIVE YOUR PLANE PILOT YOUR NEWEST OLDEST OR NEXT CREATION R YOURS TODAY FULL FIGURES CIVILIANWWII MILITARY 1/3 Scale $19951/5 Navy $1395 1/4 Scale14951/6AAF1195 1/5 Scale1295 L 1/12 Scale895 1/12 Chopper 895 Plus $250 shipping figure KNIGHTS OF THE AIR 7148 Lasting Light Way Columbia MD 21045 301-730-5596 FOAM WING CORES RC Giant Scale/Beckman CLJTOM FOAM CUTTING Continued page 141 Bangers article October 1981 issue MA As mentioned earlier objectives keep cost proj ect downway down As did prelim inary mental preparations keeping eye out anything cheap would useful first thing came across some foam core board friend graphics artist several sheets light firm M6-in-thick material never seen before stuff lying around unused wanted get rid latched onto Now know consider foam core cheap Until recently never paid anything four bucks sheet its still cheap first got stuff really didnt know what go ing itit just looked too good pass up time taking place wasnt much information about Giant Scale available fact term Giant Scale wasnt use just matter making model bit larger general use Actu ally models size werent new since routinely built 7A-ft-span radio-control models back early Fif ties thing new chainsaw-type engine its higher power desirable its higher vibration level undesirable knew right start needed spruce basic struc tural strength fitted financial plans project since balsa would too expensive strong enough things people have ask ing about comment pro cured learned cut spruce did indeed plan tell details what did future column things churning around head trying decide subject first monster effort additional cumshaw item served help selection some time aware fact thin tempered-aluminum sheets used offset printing often available free very little cost windfall similar lighter-gauge material photographer friend tipped scales wanted build Golden Age biplane much alumi num surface possible hadnt found free fabric yet wanted biplane cabane struts pain Spar rowhawk won hands down Sparrowhawk presented challenging problems out lined mentally advance con verted hardware proper time project proceeded first landing gear described May 1980 issue MA intend describe rest fasci nating tale unfolds future columns Well its fascinating Personal note want thank modeling friends across country have phone mall person ex pressed concern column has missing issue combina tion health problems business pres sures has made difficult devote necessary time write month during past year Im happy say health problems seem under control business pressures increasing thats indica tion may soon able afford tube glue need finish Sparrowhawk issue marks end fifth year have doing column hope continue some years come efforts may somewhat spotty See April Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 Setting Up/Morris Continued page 56 experienced flier build up great speed search lift make speed runs having fight hold plane down will stay puts Add remove lead nose retrim before fairly slow flight level elevator Now can play 144Model Aviation Uustom Uut u-iau 1Ut I-use 1W information contact$14995 OCEAN SlATE AEROMODEL ENGINEERING 21 Jaycee Dr West Wermck RI 02893 401 3288813Dealer 8 Kit Manufacturers Inquiries Invited Foam Its Beat Deal Beat Custom Built Models .jieLJD 2036 N Thorn Ave a mFresno CA 93704 6 pmOrder Phone 1209 233-1050lask Bill LOVE fly HATE build Contact ve solution problem Kits Custom Built Order Sanded Ready Cover AndrewsGoldbergGreat PlanesEtc. - IF1yWhatIDui1d
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/02
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 141, 144
Radio Control Giant Scale Bob Beckman FRIENDLY REMINDER Ive said what follows before see time time magazine columns write columnist expect answer please include self-addressed stamped envelope SASE little thought should make need ob vious magazines dont pay postage us its nice know people out reading stuff cant afford cost postage answer letters get youre sitting out wondering havent replied letter its probably because didnt include SASE get SASE try get reply off immediately dont always manage same day sometimes other things get way respond quickly possible no SASE questions being asked might interest others well sender usually save try give coverage column infor mation requested general inter est reluctantly have set letter aside Please dont let what Im saying dis courage writing columnists appreciate depend upon input readers Its just get awful guilt feelings cant answer everyones questions right away Foam core uses category gene ral-interest questions have several re quests information about foam core board use Sparrowhawk uses lot several plan reviews Ive mentioned could substituted balsa wing ribs First what foam core board get general term refers material made styrene foam sandwiched between two layers paper light cardboard plastic comes various thicknesses /16 up inch material have frequently used %6-in thick recently found some A-in stock surfaced smooth white card board have seen 1-in stock sur faced brown kraft paper plasticfaced versions stronger expensive harder find type Im talking about available II drafting/art-supply stores use Well like materials imagination limit what might able people have made entire airplanes stuff Im going confine remarks very simple uses material cuts very easily sharp X-Acto knife has absolutely no grain Although havent made actual measurements feel weight compares favorably firm sheet balsa its lot cheaper balsa Wing ribs fuselage formers perfect applications some things watch out course Since core styrene foam have careful about adhesives dope Epoxy aliphatic resins OK dont try use Hot Stuff isa sample things come future columns Bob will explain how/why built things like Sparrowhawk aileron hinge Note foam-core board ribs Bob selects structural material f loads sustained 1/2-in plywood firewall supports engine /4in plywood supports landing gear wing-attach f tings Other fuselage farmers foam-core except /8-in ply former support tal lwheel Concept makes lightness cost-effectiveness 50 Model Aviation Extensive use foam-core board spruce p pears shot fuselage Bobs Sparrowhawk balsa used tall surface outlines other glue dissolves styrofoam Pacer Technology makes product called Z-Foam Primer claimed eliminate problem have yet tried ribs formers contact doped fabric edges must protected dope can done balsa cap strips sealing edges white glue Since outer surfaces paper its too easy sand edges rib former no problem cut piece right shape first place Ribs formers made foam core quite stiff Giant Scale sizes have much strength however suitable loadbearing member As can see photographs Sparrowhawk used plywood formers loads involved foam core board shape stringer support needed Another fairly simple use although havent done myself substitute sheet balsa sides fuselage construction valid add wooden longerons uprights diagonals structural strength 32-in 40-in sheet foam core board will cost $3 $4 will make lot wing ribs sheet balsa could buy amount Far out fabulous fascinating Dick Hershey retired Lakeport CA after years aircraft industry Hes looking sunny side 70 now still pro ducing aircraft Giant Scale aircraft Ive reported activities Continued page 141 Consumers Guide MA 150 ott st HarrIsonburg VA 22801 Address r Ii r 3A Viking 1/12 Scale 2 40/45 En nes L lb I Cessna Citation 1/7 Scale 2-40/45 Engines W D/Fans $34700 SR 71 5/5 1/12 Scale Model $39500 W D/Fans $46400 2-65/81 Engines 1 El ti1 JA4-6 S/Fan JA-11-14 Jet Age ducted Fans Featuring Replacable Bladetip Seal Flotation Mounting Jet Age Fan ot Future 1 1 TOPSIN PERFORMANCE Complete Fiberglass Construction Send $200 Models Factory Direct Only complete brochure Refunded first order February 198551 4 Dick Hershey has building Douglas World Cruiser about long Bobs working Sparrowhawkl should hurry finishes hell just have start something newl Look fascinating structural details L right Dick stands near far wing tip Planes behind him also children Grumman Goose amphibian Lockheed Vega Lear Jet 1/6 Scale 2-65/81 Engines W D/Fans $39500 FROM MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 5428 Bushnell Riverside CA 92505 714 687-3836 Second Edition Most Complete Guide Market 167 Manufacturers Importers etc 250 Pages postage $165 Total Cost $860 Send $880 includes shipping fot ups APO foreign surface maul $1245 foreign air maul I I PO Box 3957 TORRANCE CA 90510 DIVISION OF BAR/RICH SALES CO *2 FAIRWAY HANNIBAL MO 63401 314 221-8803 aster it MANUFACTURERS OF SPORT PATTERNSTINGER II PEPPERMINT PATTIE 60SPARTAN PEPPERMINT PATTIE 4OSPORT/SCALE PEPPERMINT PATTIE 15HIPERBIPE RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 51 past still going strong re cent letter John Worth says part Heres pic Douglas World Cruis er 108-in span 216 61 cid Kioritz engine has both wheels floats did original epic 1924 world flight Plans courtesy Harry Gann Douglas Museum Long Beach CA helpful data Williams Bros San Marcos CA As hobby have completion datenor will set did finish would just have start something else /4-scale Grumman Goose being rebuilt new owner QSAA VP Mike Smith Las Vegas NV also just bought Y4-Scale Lockheed Vega gets too biggies just has have room its easier get rid some sure can relate what Dick saying World Cruiser Sparrowhawk started within year other F9C-2 speaking Sparrowhawk response comments November 1984 issue has surprising five years has never much mail single subject joking remark about starting club may backfire lot people seem genuinely interestedand expect organizing Theres no way could find time other hand someone out serious about will happy join club obvious lot terest Sparrowhawk little hesitant inflict project now know wont boring too Ill continue real objec tive pass some things have learned about Giant Scale process working model Sparrowhawk first venture Giant Scale though wasnt first completed think main incentive go gasoline-fueled engine period personal finances real slump paying increasingly outrageous price glow fuel getting Kirby Crawford having some real success Homelite chainsaw engine cost less what good 40 60 sell ing time True con vert aircraft use yourself enjoy type thing access machine tools would simplify job Please note other people have made such conversions lathes mill ing machines Its just can usual ly produce cleaner product right tools Anyway paid $65 Homelite 16 cid engine bail setting up swing prop youre interested well ran included Big Continued page 144 February 1985141 FAJ RUBBER Sizes 114 3/16 118 3/32 1/16 1mm thick 042l Boxed 16 oz rubber per box Price $1250 per box ppd USA Calif residents add 6% sales tax Coupe deVille $2395 plus UPS Finished prop Very very complete - f SEND 506 FOR 1984/1965 CATALOG FAJ Model Supply high-tech IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE ShIrMtsli New 30 CID QUADRA $19995 New 22 CID QUADRA $10950 Rag 22 QUADRA$9995 Brisighalla Flywheel $11996 Rag 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY$6480 QUADRA REPAIR 090 plus parts Jim Measer ERcOUPEPLANS $2396 KIT $23996 Jim Meseer TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT $25999 Jim Meaaer8-BALLTRAINER PLANS $1996 KIT $9996 BALSA BASSWOOD sizes 35% OFF Concept FLEET PLANS $2996 KIT $15996 COWL $1996 FLOATS 3915 scale cores 61796 complete kit $3996 FLOATS 49 scalecores $2196 complete kil $4796 10 WWI WHEELS $2595 P5W CYLS FLEETU$2596 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN V Godfrey $2996 STARDUSTER TOO IBrisighellal J3 CUB Nelite $2596 VOLKSPLANE Chicken Charlie $2396 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U-1 Spitfire $2396 Erceupe $3996 Stearman 62296 Citabria $2496 J3 Cub $2196 ME109 $2295 Fleet $2196 US Quadra FUEL TANKS19 ez $696 32 oc $796 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS B/lE 22 long 9161080 24-Hour Service. Add 5250 postage Seed Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley Vew Dr Allegany NY 14706 w~cheveronhobbyaproducts PO Box 24800 Sandusky Ohio 44870 419 6271877 AMERICAN JUNIOR Classics 2. will brIng things alive 85 beautilul handcralted models exact duplicates 01 originals n135 years ago Now available ace 404 Folding Wint Interceptor its little cousin 74 Glider WIth ClassIcs leo, AmerIcan JunIor see wish HAPPY NEWYEAR 404AIlF595 404 BuIlder KIt6395Ad AR 404 ETF795 74 GIlder195P 0 Box 549 743-ln-l Feb495Oregon CIty 0597045 See Hobby Draler TODAY ask rise Asnerican Jonixen stank fbey nay order loot pleace order direct Add postage Soodliog charges ci ms nodri fk plan ItIk euch additional PILOTS TS RIOR TS T THE MOST SUPERIOR PILOT FIGURE ON THE MARKET LIGHTEST WEIGHT MOST REALISTIC AVAILABLE GIVE YOUR PLANE PILOT YOUR NEWEST OLDEST OR NEXT CREATION R YOURS TODAY FULL FIGURES CIVILIANWWII MILITARY 1/3 Scale $19951/5 Navy $1395 1/4 Scale14951/6AAF1195 1/5 Scale1295 L 1/12 Scale895 1/12 Chopper 895 Plus $250 shipping figure KNIGHTS OF THE AIR 7148 Lasting Light Way Columbia MD 21045 301-730-5596 FOAM WING CORES RC Giant Scale/Beckman CLJTOM FOAM CUTTING Continued page 141 Bangers article October 1981 issue MA As mentioned earlier objectives keep cost proj ect downway down As did prelim inary mental preparations keeping eye out anything cheap would useful first thing came across some foam core board friend graphics artist several sheets light firm M6-in-thick material never seen before stuff lying around unused wanted get rid latched onto Now know consider foam core cheap Until recently never paid anything four bucks sheet its still cheap first got stuff really didnt know what go ing itit just looked too good pass up time taking place wasnt much information about Giant Scale available fact term Giant Scale wasnt use just matter making model bit larger general use Actu ally models size werent new since routinely built 7A-ft-span radio-control models back early Fif ties thing new chainsaw-type engine its higher power desirable its higher vibration level undesirable knew right start needed spruce basic struc tural strength fitted financial plans project since balsa would too expensive strong enough things people have ask ing about comment pro cured learned cut spruce did indeed plan tell details what did future column things churning around head trying decide subject first monster effort additional cumshaw item served help selection some time aware fact thin tempered-aluminum sheets used offset printing often available free very little cost windfall similar lighter-gauge material photographer friend tipped scales wanted build Golden Age biplane much alumi num surface possible hadnt found free fabric yet wanted biplane cabane struts pain Spar rowhawk won hands down Sparrowhawk presented challenging problems out lined mentally advance con verted hardware proper time project proceeded first landing gear described May 1980 issue MA intend describe rest fasci nating tale unfolds future columns Well its fascinating Personal note want thank modeling friends across country have phone mall person ex pressed concern column has missing issue combina tion health problems business pres sures has made difficult devote necessary time write month during past year Im happy say health problems seem under control business pressures increasing thats indica tion may soon able afford tube glue need finish Sparrowhawk issue marks end fifth year have doing column hope continue some years come efforts may somewhat spotty See April Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 Setting Up/Morris Continued page 56 experienced flier build up great speed search lift make speed runs having fight hold plane down will stay puts Add remove lead nose retrim before fairly slow flight level elevator Now can play 144Model Aviation Uustom Uut u-iau 1Ut I-use 1W information contact$14995 OCEAN SlATE AEROMODEL ENGINEERING 21 Jaycee Dr West Wermck RI 02893 401 3288813Dealer 8 Kit Manufacturers Inquiries Invited Foam Its Beat Deal Beat Custom Built Models .jieLJD 2036 N Thorn Ave a mFresno CA 93704 6 pmOrder Phone 1209 233-1050lask Bill LOVE fly HATE build Contact ve solution problem Kits Custom Built Order Sanded Ready Cover AndrewsGoldbergGreat PlanesEtc. - IF1yWhatIDui1d
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/02
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 141, 144
Radio Control Giant Scale Bob Beckman FRIENDLY REMINDER Ive said what follows before see time time magazine columns write columnist expect answer please include self-addressed stamped envelope SASE little thought should make need ob vious magazines dont pay postage us its nice know people out reading stuff cant afford cost postage answer letters get youre sitting out wondering havent replied letter its probably because didnt include SASE get SASE try get reply off immediately dont always manage same day sometimes other things get way respond quickly possible no SASE questions being asked might interest others well sender usually save try give coverage column infor mation requested general inter est reluctantly have set letter aside Please dont let what Im saying dis courage writing columnists appreciate depend upon input readers Its just get awful guilt feelings cant answer everyones questions right away Foam core uses category gene ral-interest questions have several re quests information about foam core board use Sparrowhawk uses lot several plan reviews Ive mentioned could substituted balsa wing ribs First what foam core board get general term refers material made styrene foam sandwiched between two layers paper light cardboard plastic comes various thicknesses /16 up inch material have frequently used %6-in thick recently found some A-in stock surfaced smooth white card board have seen 1-in stock sur faced brown kraft paper plasticfaced versions stronger expensive harder find type Im talking about available II drafting/art-supply stores use Well like materials imagination limit what might able people have made entire airplanes stuff Im going confine remarks very simple uses material cuts very easily sharp X-Acto knife has absolutely no grain Although havent made actual measurements feel weight compares favorably firm sheet balsa its lot cheaper balsa Wing ribs fuselage formers perfect applications some things watch out course Since core styrene foam have careful about adhesives dope Epoxy aliphatic resins OK dont try use Hot Stuff isa sample things come future columns Bob will explain how/why built things like Sparrowhawk aileron hinge Note foam-core board ribs Bob selects structural material f loads sustained 1/2-in plywood firewall supports engine /4in plywood supports landing gear wing-attach f tings Other fuselage farmers foam-core except /8-in ply former support tal lwheel Concept makes lightness cost-effectiveness 50 Model Aviation Extensive use foam-core board spruce p pears shot fuselage Bobs Sparrowhawk balsa used tall surface outlines other glue dissolves styrofoam Pacer Technology makes product called Z-Foam Primer claimed eliminate problem have yet tried ribs formers contact doped fabric edges must protected dope can done balsa cap strips sealing edges white glue Since outer surfaces paper its too easy sand edges rib former no problem cut piece right shape first place Ribs formers made foam core quite stiff Giant Scale sizes have much strength however suitable loadbearing member As can see photographs Sparrowhawk used plywood formers loads involved foam core board shape stringer support needed Another fairly simple use although havent done myself substitute sheet balsa sides fuselage construction valid add wooden longerons uprights diagonals structural strength 32-in 40-in sheet foam core board will cost $3 $4 will make lot wing ribs sheet balsa could buy amount Far out fabulous fascinating Dick Hershey retired Lakeport CA after years aircraft industry Hes looking sunny side 70 now still pro ducing aircraft Giant Scale aircraft Ive reported activities Continued page 141 Consumers Guide MA 150 ott st HarrIsonburg VA 22801 Address r Ii r 3A Viking 1/12 Scale 2 40/45 En nes L lb I Cessna Citation 1/7 Scale 2-40/45 Engines W D/Fans $34700 SR 71 5/5 1/12 Scale Model $39500 W D/Fans $46400 2-65/81 Engines 1 El ti1 JA4-6 S/Fan JA-11-14 Jet Age ducted Fans Featuring Replacable Bladetip Seal Flotation Mounting Jet Age Fan ot Future 1 1 TOPSIN PERFORMANCE Complete Fiberglass Construction Send $200 Models Factory Direct Only complete brochure Refunded first order February 198551 4 Dick Hershey has building Douglas World Cruiser about long Bobs working Sparrowhawkl should hurry finishes hell just have start something newl Look fascinating structural details L right Dick stands near far wing tip Planes behind him also children Grumman Goose amphibian Lockheed Vega Lear Jet 1/6 Scale 2-65/81 Engines W D/Fans $39500 FROM MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 5428 Bushnell Riverside CA 92505 714 687-3836 Second Edition Most Complete Guide Market 167 Manufacturers Importers etc 250 Pages postage $165 Total Cost $860 Send $880 includes shipping fot ups APO foreign surface maul $1245 foreign air maul I I PO Box 3957 TORRANCE CA 90510 DIVISION OF BAR/RICH SALES CO *2 FAIRWAY HANNIBAL MO 63401 314 221-8803 aster it MANUFACTURERS OF SPORT PATTERNSTINGER II PEPPERMINT PATTIE 60SPARTAN PEPPERMINT PATTIE 4OSPORT/SCALE PEPPERMINT PATTIE 15HIPERBIPE RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 51 past still going strong re cent letter John Worth says part Heres pic Douglas World Cruis er 108-in span 216 61 cid Kioritz engine has both wheels floats did original epic 1924 world flight Plans courtesy Harry Gann Douglas Museum Long Beach CA helpful data Williams Bros San Marcos CA As hobby have completion datenor will set did finish would just have start something else /4-scale Grumman Goose being rebuilt new owner QSAA VP Mike Smith Las Vegas NV also just bought Y4-Scale Lockheed Vega gets too biggies just has have room its easier get rid some sure can relate what Dick saying World Cruiser Sparrowhawk started within year other F9C-2 speaking Sparrowhawk response comments November 1984 issue has surprising five years has never much mail single subject joking remark about starting club may backfire lot people seem genuinely interestedand expect organizing Theres no way could find time other hand someone out serious about will happy join club obvious lot terest Sparrowhawk little hesitant inflict project now know wont boring too Ill continue real objec tive pass some things have learned about Giant Scale process working model Sparrowhawk first venture Giant Scale though wasnt first completed think main incentive go gasoline-fueled engine period personal finances real slump paying increasingly outrageous price glow fuel getting Kirby Crawford having some real success Homelite chainsaw engine cost less what good 40 60 sell ing time True con vert aircraft use yourself enjoy type thing access machine tools would simplify job Please note other people have made such conversions lathes mill ing machines Its just can usual ly produce cleaner product right tools Anyway paid $65 Homelite 16 cid engine bail setting up swing prop youre interested well ran included Big Continued page 144 February 1985141 FAJ RUBBER Sizes 114 3/16 118 3/32 1/16 1mm thick 042l Boxed 16 oz rubber per box Price $1250 per box ppd USA Calif residents add 6% sales tax Coupe deVille $2395 plus UPS Finished prop Very very complete - f SEND 506 FOR 1984/1965 CATALOG FAJ Model Supply high-tech IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE ShIrMtsli New 30 CID QUADRA $19995 New 22 CID QUADRA $10950 Rag 22 QUADRA$9995 Brisighalla Flywheel $11996 Rag 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY$6480 QUADRA REPAIR 090 plus parts Jim Measer ERcOUPEPLANS $2396 KIT $23996 Jim Meseer TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT $25999 Jim Meaaer8-BALLTRAINER PLANS $1996 KIT $9996 BALSA BASSWOOD sizes 35% OFF Concept FLEET PLANS $2996 KIT $15996 COWL $1996 FLOATS 3915 scale cores 61796 complete kit $3996 FLOATS 49 scalecores $2196 complete kil $4796 10 WWI WHEELS $2595 P5W CYLS FLEETU$2596 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN V Godfrey $2996 STARDUSTER TOO IBrisighellal J3 CUB Nelite $2596 VOLKSPLANE Chicken Charlie $2396 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U-1 Spitfire $2396 Erceupe $3996 Stearman 62296 Citabria $2496 J3 Cub $2196 ME109 $2295 Fleet $2196 US Quadra FUEL TANKS19 ez $696 32 oc $796 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS B/lE 22 long 9161080 24-Hour Service. Add 5250 postage Seed Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley Vew Dr Allegany NY 14706 w~cheveronhobbyaproducts PO Box 24800 Sandusky Ohio 44870 419 6271877 AMERICAN JUNIOR Classics 2. will brIng things alive 85 beautilul handcralted models exact duplicates 01 originals n135 years ago Now available ace 404 Folding Wint Interceptor its little cousin 74 Glider WIth ClassIcs leo, AmerIcan JunIor see wish HAPPY NEWYEAR 404AIlF595 404 BuIlder KIt6395Ad AR 404 ETF795 74 GIlder195P 0 Box 549 743-ln-l Feb495Oregon CIty 0597045 See Hobby Draler TODAY ask rise Asnerican Jonixen stank fbey nay order loot pleace order direct Add postage Soodliog charges ci ms nodri fk plan ItIk euch additional PILOTS TS RIOR TS T THE MOST SUPERIOR PILOT FIGURE ON THE MARKET LIGHTEST WEIGHT MOST REALISTIC AVAILABLE GIVE YOUR PLANE PILOT YOUR NEWEST OLDEST OR NEXT CREATION R YOURS TODAY FULL FIGURES CIVILIANWWII MILITARY 1/3 Scale $19951/5 Navy $1395 1/4 Scale14951/6AAF1195 1/5 Scale1295 L 1/12 Scale895 1/12 Chopper 895 Plus $250 shipping figure KNIGHTS OF THE AIR 7148 Lasting Light Way Columbia MD 21045 301-730-5596 FOAM WING CORES RC Giant Scale/Beckman CLJTOM FOAM CUTTING Continued page 141 Bangers article October 1981 issue MA As mentioned earlier objectives keep cost proj ect downway down As did prelim inary mental preparations keeping eye out anything cheap would useful first thing came across some foam core board friend graphics artist several sheets light firm M6-in-thick material never seen before stuff lying around unused wanted get rid latched onto Now know consider foam core cheap Until recently never paid anything four bucks sheet its still cheap first got stuff really didnt know what go ing itit just looked too good pass up time taking place wasnt much information about Giant Scale available fact term Giant Scale wasnt use just matter making model bit larger general use Actu ally models size werent new since routinely built 7A-ft-span radio-control models back early Fif ties thing new chainsaw-type engine its higher power desirable its higher vibration level undesirable knew right start needed spruce basic struc tural strength fitted financial plans project since balsa would too expensive strong enough things people have ask ing about comment pro cured learned cut spruce did indeed plan tell details what did future column things churning around head trying decide subject first monster effort additional cumshaw item served help selection some time aware fact thin tempered-aluminum sheets used offset printing often available free very little cost windfall similar lighter-gauge material photographer friend tipped scales wanted build Golden Age biplane much alumi num surface possible hadnt found free fabric yet wanted biplane cabane struts pain Spar rowhawk won hands down Sparrowhawk presented challenging problems out lined mentally advance con verted hardware proper time project proceeded first landing gear described May 1980 issue MA intend describe rest fasci nating tale unfolds future columns Well its fascinating Personal note want thank modeling friends across country have phone mall person ex pressed concern column has missing issue combina tion health problems business pres sures has made difficult devote necessary time write month during past year Im happy say health problems seem under control business pressures increasing thats indica tion may soon able afford tube glue need finish Sparrowhawk issue marks end fifth year have doing column hope continue some years come efforts may somewhat spotty See April Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 Setting Up/Morris Continued page 56 experienced flier build up great speed search lift make speed runs having fight hold plane down will stay puts Add remove lead nose retrim before fairly slow flight level elevator Now can play 144Model Aviation Uustom Uut u-iau 1Ut I-use 1W information contact$14995 OCEAN SlATE AEROMODEL ENGINEERING 21 Jaycee Dr West Wermck RI 02893 401 3288813Dealer 8 Kit Manufacturers Inquiries Invited Foam Its Beat Deal Beat Custom Built Models .jieLJD 2036 N Thorn Ave a mFresno CA 93704 6 pmOrder Phone 1209 233-1050lask Bill LOVE fly HATE build Contact ve solution problem Kits Custom Built Order Sanded Ready Cover AndrewsGoldbergGreat PlanesEtc. - IF1yWhatIDui1d