Radio Control Giant Scale John de Vries Colonel USAF Ret ONE first things modeler learns gets Giant Scale models pieces big too shouldnt big surprise often particularly modeler used building smaller models Wood sizes substantially larger Stringers 60-size model might 1/8-in-square balsa suddenly become 3/8 1/4-in-square bigger instead nice soft balsa wood has changed much harder spruce redwood basswood Another early realization ever-handy X-Acto knife isnt able cut Giant Scale-sized woods properly budding Giant Scaler soon makes visit local hobby shop purchase razor saw probably small aluminum wooden miter box tools help him make square cuts across harder woods Giant Scale models demand strength lightness Although razor saw works well modeler addicted new high-speed cyanoacrylate glues itll apparent accuracy saw cuts leaves something desired CyA glues demand avery precise fit between parts Again budding Giant Scaler may decide can touch up fit between parts some sort sanding stick After couple swipes sandpaper itll no surprise nice square albeit fuzzy cut razor saw produced has skewed out square tight fit has destroyed simple fact hand-sanding rather impre cise process leaves modeler friend two alter natives can use gap-filling CyA glues epoxy bridge gap hes created Quick Name bird course its premier dogflghter WW Sopwith Camei Diii Effinger has new quarter-scale drawings WE Technlcai Services wood-fit isnt bad just might work model structure might hang together several flights talking b-i-g gaps friend living dangerously Flight stresses arent transferred glue fillets very weak structure created B second alternative creation good tight wood joints may require second visit hobby shop trip intrepid Giant model builder will invest powered disk sander doesnt have big expensive disk sander simple electric-powered disk includes table can adjusted provide square sanding job just ticket price couple Giant Scale servos friend can acquire tool thatll last years important glve him ability prepare absolutely perfect joints least expensive small electric disk sanders usually include plastic right-angle device help produce dead-on square sanding jobs slightly expensive disk sanders often include template helps guide angle sandings often required produce precise fuselage crosspieces diagonal internal braces disk sander placed handily back workbench doesnt take up too much room now-well-equipped modeler will follow craftsmans way producing goodfitting model parts Hell mark part hes producing pencil cut slightly larger necessary new razor saw andthensand precise size Within hour hell producing good-fitting parts thatll lock place thin CyA glues After Giant modeling friend will find host new uses powered sanding disk Hell use square-up fit trailing edges wing ribsand wings will stronger result task involves thicker sizes plywood wing dihedral braces trimming firewalls exact shape little sanding disk will hum personal experience wont take too long before average modeler will wonder ever able build good-fitting strong models powered disk sander adventurous will soon begin tilting guide table produce exact multiple-plane sand ing jobs little machine soon becomes mdi spens ableas well should Some interesting news among Giant Scalers addicted true Scale aspects hobby 25 years Leo Opdycke has publishing World WarlAero 15 Crescent Rd Poughkeepsie New York 12601 Leos five-times-yearly magazine has featured aircraft models period Wright brothers through 1919 thing fighters bombers World War Leos magazine source accurate Scale information personal devotion Scale model builder has always apparent current issue example continues long series articles picturing cockpit arrangements instruments early flying machines Articles colors markings pioneer aircraft found pages WWI Aero After quarter century Mr Opdycke has its too good betruel iMAAs 1987 Festival Fly-in June11 -14 will held Converse iNa former miiitaryauxiiiaryairfieid site 55 acres soild concrete L Jerry Smith took photo Cessna 170 86 Jerry can aiso build em Witness Byron Originals Christen Eagle R powered 37 cu Kawasaki twin its flying two years its piiot looks like Jerry 48 Model Aviation Lynn Elatons Mirage 2000 flew smoothly andfastattheVolunteerStateScale Meet began Jet Hangar Hobbles kit Photo grapher Stan Alexander reported meet drew cream Scale crop East flew Giant Scale taken giant step help editor Kenn Rust author host authoritative books published Paul Matts Historical Avi ation Album company has begun anew quarter ly called Skyways Journal ofthe Airplane 1920-1940 new series like WWIAero will provide prime source documentation silk-scarfand-goggles era aviation Like its companion Skyways will publish articles written its readers voluntary basis important us modelers will document host weird wonderful forward-looking anachronistic aircraft between-Wars period like WWIAero will supported its members $20/year contribution sug gested So interest aircraft so-called Golden Age Aviation drop Leo and/or Kenn line check become member attention still things historical weve sent informational sheet WE Technical Services PO Box 76884 Atlanta GA 30328 announcing new set quarter-scale drawings Sopwith Camel WE Technical Services course Bill Effinger model designer par excellence Camel intended Quadra has span 84 weighs 11 pounds ready fly 2150 squares RAF 16 scale airfoil models wings cantilever dont rely scale rigging structural integrity $2495 plans document Captain Roy Browns aircraft Although havent seen new drawings weve building Effinger designs years have several Bills plans hand Theyre professionally done will produce good flyable models scale youre interested Bill offers brochure buck details available model drawings decide order dollar applicable purchase What follows baldfaeed plug authors Continued page 155 going flying words conjure up images battles balky engines instead carefree days field youre using McDaniel R/C NiStarterTM light plug NiStartersTM heavy-duty nicad power will provide up 50 reliable quick starts charge features famous Head LockTM adapter brass reinforcing ring around crimped end really extends its life works sideways inverted information well NiStarter works just go local flying field may have wait NiStartersTM always flying McDaniel R/C Incorporated I12206 Gisinevere RoadI enn Dale MD 20769I 301/464-2260 Telex 287901 MoD-UR take hassle out hobby PO sox sli ANDSRSON CA 96007 R K PRODUCTS SPECIALIZING IN GIANT SCALE ENGINES AND ACCESSORIES OUR CUSTOM ZENOAH ENGINES FEATURE DUAL OUTLET ALUMINUM MUFFLERS DIE-CAST ALUMINUM MOUNTS THROTTLE LINKAGES AND ARE COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED READY TO INSTALL IN YOUR MODEL SMOKE MUFFLERS AND SPRING STARTERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AS OPTIONS ENGINES ZENOAH 0-35$1149SZENOAN G-62 CUSTOM 0-3815995CUSTOM 0-62 CUSTOM 0-38CUSTOM 0-62 w/spring statler16995 prlng statler PROPS ZINGER 186-10$895 18 8 -14895 20X6-101099 20 9-141095 22 5 6-101195 Add $250 Postage Handling order COO additional $250 Kits add 5750 tot UPS VisaIMC now accepted Prices sobject change notice 521490SACHS DOLMAR 37 24995 prieg Statler SACHS DOLMAR 52 27995 prieg Statler MALONEY 100 CR r/ SCALE TAILWHEEL$1395ZtNOER ALUMtNUMSFtNNERS NGK FOWERPLUG250 95 AMSOtL 100 -l OtL295 95 WORLD S-iS FUTUBA2995 5 0-38 MOUNT1799 5 0-62 MOUNT1799 5 CE SFtNNERS-30% 95 DON HARRtS SMOKE 5 MUFFLERS5495SPRING STARTER 0-39 B B SMOKE MUFFLERS2395 ADRAS2495 WORLD 7 CH NARROWSPRtNG STARTER 0-623495 BAND FM RADtO14995 April 1987 49 Dave Piatt massages 1 in-scale FW-1 90 A-S Volunteer State Scale Meet last summer copped first place static scor ing Photo Stan Alexander 3654700 Ca/I Write Brochure 934995 36495 12499 Thus model motors domestic imported could classified using competition brought about such truth labels would benefit us know business making motorslacking other standardthis way Id characterize specify product Id go great length explain potential customers what stuff means use Just think nice would buy kit 100-watt-class motor rather kit 05 motorfor sald earlier Huh Whats 05 Which 05 new unbelievable motor columnist has obtained exclusive information about new motor currently under speculative development Usually-reliable sources have provided photo herein showing some aspects ofthis motor motor claimed unprecedented size power modeling applications incorporate ultra-high-technology including exclusively-developed unipolar electro magnetic principle allows motor run brush However exciting aspect new product its application very rare field magnet material rare earth substance known Unobtalniumclaimed 37 times powerful best cobalt material 4 weight No information available time except motor expected available April 11988 So much another month Please forward comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 PS current winter project Davey Systems Caliph Photos comments later column Also workshow easily modify new Astro DC DC Super Charger make constant-current charger will remove need frequently readjust con trol knob will allow use car engine running RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 49 Dick Phillips publishing company ViP Aero Publishers Inc PO Box 16103 Color ado Springs CO 80935 latest second book interest U U U U U U U U U I U U U U mu EE__EU_EU U.U SIG QUALITY FUELS * Special Igniters improve cold starting idle characteristics U * High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion * * SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINT QUART GALLON 55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitnutethane$31$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$35$$25$1250$25800 10%Nitroyyttttane$445$550$14 50$32500 15%Nitromtharte$4$2$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750S209S$52000 35%Nitromethane$51t 75$249$$66000 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$5 50$13 95$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625$15 95$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethafle use 100 o pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some judge yourselfi See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 __ SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Prices Sobiect chanee notice Giant Scalers power birds Quadra engines other gas-powered engines similar type Dario Brisighella Mr Quadra author Firewall Forward Quadra Bible Having run text book through old word-processor 20 times down-loaded typesetter having proofread another 10 times think Im safe saying anything want know about care feeding operation maintenance Quadra series engines book expertise youll gain reading will stand good stead operate converted chain-saw leaf-blower other small industrial engines Giant happy event want own copy fully-illustrated book its color cover can order directly us $1295 plus U U U U U U U U p p I I U I U $150 postage handling may obtained also RCM Zenith Aviation Books model dealers patronize Ace K/C Royal Products Dab operates US Quadra 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 has book sale might cajoled providing autographed copy Good book says immodestly Plans going forward 1987 version IMAAs Flying Festival Itll much earlier past June 11-14to avoid heat humidity experienced inprevious Festivals 1987 location will absolutely boggle mind Its Converse IN former military auxiliary airfield provides 55 solid acres paved surface Jerry Smith IMAAs official photo PRODUCTS FOR PAIJIU MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpesJ April1987 155 HIGH PERFORMANCE FLAP h1ZI~ m 0 GOt S,bonS FASTER & SAFER ziIIIJ S z Sii0a St rOaR S L Rh t gOt iZZI Siow tot hot pianos doolia tandina peed 5a0itioytO patOmCOOS Use cieci SCiipiSflOO-CctioCtOO Sty tt,oitieonyott switCh 80001 Folly adjuotebie iii aittori easy notaliatlon Onadyburit Cowan corn otete nsiruotioos 5550 i2eOrpicei sand FREE Broctiota Deal moo,, noted xeda/uaIte 9aa Ion1wI 2615 Montana Lawrence Ks 66044 grapher has photographed Converse air Cessna 170 Ive included shots column give idea what Converse looks like specifics dates other particulars next months column Till thenkeep em flying B-I-G John de Vries 46lOMoffattLn Colorado Springs CO 80915 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 51 After several flights breaking engine decided wring Champion out Pushing forward flight found Champion tracked perfectly straight no tail wag machine loops stall-tums rolls nicely Approaches gentle predictable IIh7I0 IIG TAIL IS DEUIX ALL MESA KIT An new Tiger Tail 120 four strokes piped 60 twO strokes beautiful perfarmer forcampetitian just showing baisa sit machined wood parts complete hardware package includes plug-ia ad astable stab ports new wing mounts Wing Span -72 Wing Area -860 sq Complete Delus Kit$15995 TRANSMITTER CASE An inespeosrue out ragged moloco case protect roar espensive transmitter both two 50cr arro S rig e St C rrarrsm tram Stown eatter 3m C wtfl aLminuns trim locking cano $1895 next tank tested throttle-hold see could drop motor out could autorotation would next Lining up hit switch Champion autoed right feet first approach subsequent flights found could really play collective during autorotation thereby correct long high approaches Champion truly delivers great Helicopter have flown Champion last seven months have found holds up true dont fly often would like would bet Champion has over 30 hours flying Nothing has cracked fallen off blades still track first outing very dependable just charge fuel fly clean start cycle over Thinking about Champion several things really like about First impor tant rotor head works stays track PIDGIN AIIUTAULE STAD UT last u can optimize stab incidence ton Pest fhgrrt criaracteristics pair glass tilled adlusters included pronde ton micro screw adjustment ot smaller host tube Man tube aluminum Witt matcning pherolic socket $693 WING IWE & SOCIETS luminum ahoy tubing plug-in mifl ncluded parr special slip-fit henoric sockets burid rap wing 7/S dd $1493 smuctare Now size modes 2$893 dia 2$993 NEW VING M@IDU1NG SET ming mounting system dezeloped bri ton Chidgey fart seat accirate stays tigm Three brackets screws machined mrn5 blocks duped- $595 WAIfS MAGIC GADGET Apotactordeu eas sedb1rba Kestese pac ateftrmeasue act eezatorn Onaddertiow ares keg es nuohoa o trw mngouta arpane Aqua tytoo omp ete astruet om pa bookand aryrtg $793 plastic bellcranks smooth show no wear after seven months flying think nylon tail pushrod supports very clever show thought Dieter puts machines complaint have minor hate mention faimess thought didnt give some vinegar might die sugar diabetes As Champion comes no pro vision made get glow plug Schluter has super cooling-fan housing completely encompasses head engine problem simply solved using remote Head Lock clip visible right side Champion under fuel tank sum up am very impressed Champion flies great stays together Airtronics radio Schluter Webra comple ment nicely product test real joy com plaint because work schedule dont get fly Champion much would like BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Coma Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 ounce cheaper some other popular slow-cure epoxies hope article will help winter building efforts have helpful ideas hints share Send directly See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Stick n Tissue/Kester Continued page 57 sides fuselage per kit instructions being certain build amount wing dihedral called Attach tail pieces mount struts braces install landing gear wheels glue sheet molded plastic windshield canopy pieces place required Add necessary final covering top cabin between wings Cub Cruiser give entire model another coat two clear dope ink panel lines control surface outlines whatever extent taste dic tates Clean dope brush way after use swishing fraction ounce dope thinner youve added almost much liquid dishwashing detergent ounce two warm water Rinse brush fresh water swish thinner/detergent/water mixture again rinse repeat until brush clean Let air-dry cant find appropriately-colored tissue can apply several coats colored dope nearly reasonably lightweight brush aerosol paintwhich need fuel-proof rubber-powered model Go easy color coats pigments heavy unless dont plan fly model 156 Model Aviation GATOR Makes Winner See Dealer or- Order 0 tell oclude 51 50 Per Item UPS GATOR R/C PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dine uco FL 3h5 4 Prone Td4 u7&hbgh
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 155, 156
Radio Control Giant Scale John de Vries Colonel USAF Ret ONE first things modeler learns gets Giant Scale models pieces big too shouldnt big surprise often particularly modeler used building smaller models Wood sizes substantially larger Stringers 60-size model might 1/8-in-square balsa suddenly become 3/8 1/4-in-square bigger instead nice soft balsa wood has changed much harder spruce redwood basswood Another early realization ever-handy X-Acto knife isnt able cut Giant Scale-sized woods properly budding Giant Scaler soon makes visit local hobby shop purchase razor saw probably small aluminum wooden miter box tools help him make square cuts across harder woods Giant Scale models demand strength lightness Although razor saw works well modeler addicted new high-speed cyanoacrylate glues itll apparent accuracy saw cuts leaves something desired CyA glues demand avery precise fit between parts Again budding Giant Scaler may decide can touch up fit between parts some sort sanding stick After couple swipes sandpaper itll no surprise nice square albeit fuzzy cut razor saw produced has skewed out square tight fit has destroyed simple fact hand-sanding rather impre cise process leaves modeler friend two alter natives can use gap-filling CyA glues epoxy bridge gap hes created Quick Name bird course its premier dogflghter WW Sopwith Camei Diii Effinger has new quarter-scale drawings WE Technlcai Services wood-fit isnt bad just might work model structure might hang together several flights talking b-i-g gaps friend living dangerously Flight stresses arent transferred glue fillets very weak structure created B second alternative creation good tight wood joints may require second visit hobby shop trip intrepid Giant model builder will invest powered disk sander doesnt have big expensive disk sander simple electric-powered disk includes table can adjusted provide square sanding job just ticket price couple Giant Scale servos friend can acquire tool thatll last years important glve him ability prepare absolutely perfect joints least expensive small electric disk sanders usually include plastic right-angle device help produce dead-on square sanding jobs slightly expensive disk sanders often include template helps guide angle sandings often required produce precise fuselage crosspieces diagonal internal braces disk sander placed handily back workbench doesnt take up too much room now-well-equipped modeler will follow craftsmans way producing goodfitting model parts Hell mark part hes producing pencil cut slightly larger necessary new razor saw andthensand precise size Within hour hell producing good-fitting parts thatll lock place thin CyA glues After Giant modeling friend will find host new uses powered sanding disk Hell use square-up fit trailing edges wing ribsand wings will stronger result task involves thicker sizes plywood wing dihedral braces trimming firewalls exact shape little sanding disk will hum personal experience wont take too long before average modeler will wonder ever able build good-fitting strong models powered disk sander adventurous will soon begin tilting guide table produce exact multiple-plane sand ing jobs little machine soon becomes mdi spens ableas well should Some interesting news among Giant Scalers addicted true Scale aspects hobby 25 years Leo Opdycke has publishing World WarlAero 15 Crescent Rd Poughkeepsie New York 12601 Leos five-times-yearly magazine has featured aircraft models period Wright brothers through 1919 thing fighters bombers World War Leos magazine source accurate Scale information personal devotion Scale model builder has always apparent current issue example continues long series articles picturing cockpit arrangements instruments early flying machines Articles colors markings pioneer aircraft found pages WWI Aero After quarter century Mr Opdycke has its too good betruel iMAAs 1987 Festival Fly-in June11 -14 will held Converse iNa former miiitaryauxiiiaryairfieid site 55 acres soild concrete L Jerry Smith took photo Cessna 170 86 Jerry can aiso build em Witness Byron Originals Christen Eagle R powered 37 cu Kawasaki twin its flying two years its piiot looks like Jerry 48 Model Aviation Lynn Elatons Mirage 2000 flew smoothly andfastattheVolunteerStateScale Meet began Jet Hangar Hobbles kit Photo grapher Stan Alexander reported meet drew cream Scale crop East flew Giant Scale taken giant step help editor Kenn Rust author host authoritative books published Paul Matts Historical Avi ation Album company has begun anew quarter ly called Skyways Journal ofthe Airplane 1920-1940 new series like WWIAero will provide prime source documentation silk-scarfand-goggles era aviation Like its companion Skyways will publish articles written its readers voluntary basis important us modelers will document host weird wonderful forward-looking anachronistic aircraft between-Wars period like WWIAero will supported its members $20/year contribution sug gested So interest aircraft so-called Golden Age Aviation drop Leo and/or Kenn line check become member attention still things historical weve sent informational sheet WE Technical Services PO Box 76884 Atlanta GA 30328 announcing new set quarter-scale drawings Sopwith Camel WE Technical Services course Bill Effinger model designer par excellence Camel intended Quadra has span 84 weighs 11 pounds ready fly 2150 squares RAF 16 scale airfoil models wings cantilever dont rely scale rigging structural integrity $2495 plans document Captain Roy Browns aircraft Although havent seen new drawings weve building Effinger designs years have several Bills plans hand Theyre professionally done will produce good flyable models scale youre interested Bill offers brochure buck details available model drawings decide order dollar applicable purchase What follows baldfaeed plug authors Continued page 155 going flying words conjure up images battles balky engines instead carefree days field youre using McDaniel R/C NiStarterTM light plug NiStartersTM heavy-duty nicad power will provide up 50 reliable quick starts charge features famous Head LockTM adapter brass reinforcing ring around crimped end really extends its life works sideways inverted information well NiStarter works just go local flying field may have wait NiStartersTM always flying McDaniel R/C Incorporated I12206 Gisinevere RoadI enn Dale MD 20769I 301/464-2260 Telex 287901 MoD-UR take hassle out hobby PO sox sli ANDSRSON CA 96007 R K PRODUCTS SPECIALIZING IN GIANT SCALE ENGINES AND ACCESSORIES OUR CUSTOM ZENOAH ENGINES FEATURE DUAL OUTLET ALUMINUM MUFFLERS DIE-CAST ALUMINUM MOUNTS THROTTLE LINKAGES AND ARE COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED READY TO INSTALL IN YOUR MODEL SMOKE MUFFLERS AND SPRING STARTERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AS OPTIONS ENGINES ZENOAH 0-35$1149SZENOAN G-62 CUSTOM 0-3815995CUSTOM 0-62 CUSTOM 0-38CUSTOM 0-62 w/spring statler16995 prlng statler PROPS ZINGER 186-10$895 18 8 -14895 20X6-101099 20 9-141095 22 5 6-101195 Add $250 Postage Handling order COO additional $250 Kits add 5750 tot UPS VisaIMC now accepted Prices sobject change notice 521490SACHS DOLMAR 37 24995 prieg Statler SACHS DOLMAR 52 27995 prieg Statler MALONEY 100 CR r/ SCALE TAILWHEEL$1395ZtNOER ALUMtNUMSFtNNERS NGK FOWERPLUG250 95 AMSOtL 100 -l OtL295 95 WORLD S-iS FUTUBA2995 5 0-38 MOUNT1799 5 0-62 MOUNT1799 5 CE SFtNNERS-30% 95 DON HARRtS SMOKE 5 MUFFLERS5495SPRING STARTER 0-39 B B SMOKE MUFFLERS2395 ADRAS2495 WORLD 7 CH NARROWSPRtNG STARTER 0-623495 BAND FM RADtO14995 April 1987 49 Dave Piatt massages 1 in-scale FW-1 90 A-S Volunteer State Scale Meet last summer copped first place static scor ing Photo Stan Alexander 3654700 Ca/I Write Brochure 934995 36495 12499 Thus model motors domestic imported could classified using competition brought about such truth labels would benefit us know business making motorslacking other standardthis way Id characterize specify product Id go great length explain potential customers what stuff means use Just think nice would buy kit 100-watt-class motor rather kit 05 motorfor sald earlier Huh Whats 05 Which 05 new unbelievable motor columnist has obtained exclusive information about new motor currently under speculative development Usually-reliable sources have provided photo herein showing some aspects ofthis motor motor claimed unprecedented size power modeling applications incorporate ultra-high-technology including exclusively-developed unipolar electro magnetic principle allows motor run brush However exciting aspect new product its application very rare field magnet material rare earth substance known Unobtalniumclaimed 37 times powerful best cobalt material 4 weight No information available time except motor expected available April 11988 So much another month Please forward comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 PS current winter project Davey Systems Caliph Photos comments later column Also workshow easily modify new Astro DC DC Super Charger make constant-current charger will remove need frequently readjust con trol knob will allow use car engine running RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 49 Dick Phillips publishing company ViP Aero Publishers Inc PO Box 16103 Color ado Springs CO 80935 latest second book interest U U U U U U U U U I U U U U mu EE__EU_EU U.U SIG QUALITY FUELS * Special Igniters improve cold starting idle characteristics U * High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion * * SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINT QUART GALLON 55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitnutethane$31$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$35$$25$1250$25800 10%Nitroyyttttane$445$550$14 50$32500 15%Nitromtharte$4$2$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750S209S$52000 35%Nitromethane$51t 75$249$$66000 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$5 50$13 95$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625$15 95$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethafle use 100 o pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some judge yourselfi See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 __ SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Prices Sobiect chanee notice Giant Scalers power birds Quadra engines other gas-powered engines similar type Dario Brisighella Mr Quadra author Firewall Forward Quadra Bible Having run text book through old word-processor 20 times down-loaded typesetter having proofread another 10 times think Im safe saying anything want know about care feeding operation maintenance Quadra series engines book expertise youll gain reading will stand good stead operate converted chain-saw leaf-blower other small industrial engines Giant happy event want own copy fully-illustrated book its color cover can order directly us $1295 plus U U U U U U U U p p I I U I U $150 postage handling may obtained also RCM Zenith Aviation Books model dealers patronize Ace K/C Royal Products Dab operates US Quadra 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 has book sale might cajoled providing autographed copy Good book says immodestly Plans going forward 1987 version IMAAs Flying Festival Itll much earlier past June 11-14to avoid heat humidity experienced inprevious Festivals 1987 location will absolutely boggle mind Its Converse IN former military auxiliary airfield provides 55 solid acres paved surface Jerry Smith IMAAs official photo PRODUCTS FOR PAIJIU MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpesJ April1987 155 HIGH PERFORMANCE FLAP h1ZI~ m 0 GOt S,bonS FASTER & SAFER ziIIIJ S z Sii0a St rOaR S L Rh t gOt iZZI Siow tot hot pianos doolia tandina peed 5a0itioytO patOmCOOS Use cieci SCiipiSflOO-CctioCtOO Sty tt,oitieonyott switCh 80001 Folly adjuotebie iii aittori easy notaliatlon Onadyburit Cowan corn otete nsiruotioos 5550 i2eOrpicei sand FREE Broctiota Deal moo,, noted xeda/uaIte 9aa Ion1wI 2615 Montana Lawrence Ks 66044 grapher has photographed Converse air Cessna 170 Ive included shots column give idea what Converse looks like specifics dates other particulars next months column Till thenkeep em flying B-I-G John de Vries 46lOMoffattLn Colorado Springs CO 80915 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 51 After several flights breaking engine decided wring Champion out Pushing forward flight found Champion tracked perfectly straight no tail wag machine loops stall-tums rolls nicely Approaches gentle predictable IIh7I0 IIG TAIL IS DEUIX ALL MESA KIT An new Tiger Tail 120 four strokes piped 60 twO strokes beautiful perfarmer forcampetitian just showing baisa sit machined wood parts complete hardware package includes plug-ia ad astable stab ports new wing mounts Wing Span -72 Wing Area -860 sq Complete Delus Kit$15995 TRANSMITTER CASE An inespeosrue out ragged moloco case protect roar espensive transmitter both two 50cr arro S rig e St C rrarrsm tram Stown eatter 3m C wtfl aLminuns trim locking cano $1895 next tank tested throttle-hold see could drop motor out could autorotation would next Lining up hit switch Champion autoed right feet first approach subsequent flights found could really play collective during autorotation thereby correct long high approaches Champion truly delivers great Helicopter have flown Champion last seven months have found holds up true dont fly often would like would bet Champion has over 30 hours flying Nothing has cracked fallen off blades still track first outing very dependable just charge fuel fly clean start cycle over Thinking about Champion several things really like about First impor tant rotor head works stays track PIDGIN AIIUTAULE STAD UT last u can optimize stab incidence ton Pest fhgrrt criaracteristics pair glass tilled adlusters included pronde ton micro screw adjustment ot smaller host tube Man tube aluminum Witt matcning pherolic socket $693 WING IWE & SOCIETS luminum ahoy tubing plug-in mifl ncluded parr special slip-fit henoric sockets burid rap wing 7/S dd $1493 smuctare Now size modes 2$893 dia 2$993 NEW VING M@IDU1NG SET ming mounting system dezeloped bri ton Chidgey fart seat accirate stays tigm Three brackets screws machined mrn5 blocks duped- $595 WAIfS MAGIC GADGET Apotactordeu eas sedb1rba Kestese pac ateftrmeasue act eezatorn Onaddertiow ares keg es nuohoa o trw mngouta arpane Aqua tytoo omp ete astruet om pa bookand aryrtg $793 plastic bellcranks smooth show no wear after seven months flying think nylon tail pushrod supports very clever show thought Dieter puts machines complaint have minor hate mention faimess thought didnt give some vinegar might die sugar diabetes As Champion comes no pro vision made get glow plug Schluter has super cooling-fan housing completely encompasses head engine problem simply solved using remote Head Lock clip visible right side Champion under fuel tank sum up am very impressed Champion flies great stays together Airtronics radio Schluter Webra comple ment nicely product test real joy com plaint because work schedule dont get fly Champion much would like BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Coma Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 ounce cheaper some other popular slow-cure epoxies hope article will help winter building efforts have helpful ideas hints share Send directly See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Stick n Tissue/Kester Continued page 57 sides fuselage per kit instructions being certain build amount wing dihedral called Attach tail pieces mount struts braces install landing gear wheels glue sheet molded plastic windshield canopy pieces place required Add necessary final covering top cabin between wings Cub Cruiser give entire model another coat two clear dope ink panel lines control surface outlines whatever extent taste dic tates Clean dope brush way after use swishing fraction ounce dope thinner youve added almost much liquid dishwashing detergent ounce two warm water Rinse brush fresh water swish thinner/detergent/water mixture again rinse repeat until brush clean Let air-dry cant find appropriately-colored tissue can apply several coats colored dope nearly reasonably lightweight brush aerosol paintwhich need fuel-proof rubber-powered model Go easy color coats pigments heavy unless dont plan fly model 156 Model Aviation GATOR Makes Winner See Dealer or- Order 0 tell oclude 51 50 Per Item UPS GATOR R/C PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dine uco FL 3h5 4 Prone Td4 u7&hbgh
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 155, 156
Radio Control Giant Scale John de Vries Colonel USAF Ret ONE first things modeler learns gets Giant Scale models pieces big too shouldnt big surprise often particularly modeler used building smaller models Wood sizes substantially larger Stringers 60-size model might 1/8-in-square balsa suddenly become 3/8 1/4-in-square bigger instead nice soft balsa wood has changed much harder spruce redwood basswood Another early realization ever-handy X-Acto knife isnt able cut Giant Scale-sized woods properly budding Giant Scaler soon makes visit local hobby shop purchase razor saw probably small aluminum wooden miter box tools help him make square cuts across harder woods Giant Scale models demand strength lightness Although razor saw works well modeler addicted new high-speed cyanoacrylate glues itll apparent accuracy saw cuts leaves something desired CyA glues demand avery precise fit between parts Again budding Giant Scaler may decide can touch up fit between parts some sort sanding stick After couple swipes sandpaper itll no surprise nice square albeit fuzzy cut razor saw produced has skewed out square tight fit has destroyed simple fact hand-sanding rather impre cise process leaves modeler friend two alter natives can use gap-filling CyA glues epoxy bridge gap hes created Quick Name bird course its premier dogflghter WW Sopwith Camei Diii Effinger has new quarter-scale drawings WE Technlcai Services wood-fit isnt bad just might work model structure might hang together several flights talking b-i-g gaps friend living dangerously Flight stresses arent transferred glue fillets very weak structure created B second alternative creation good tight wood joints may require second visit hobby shop trip intrepid Giant model builder will invest powered disk sander doesnt have big expensive disk sander simple electric-powered disk includes table can adjusted provide square sanding job just ticket price couple Giant Scale servos friend can acquire tool thatll last years important glve him ability prepare absolutely perfect joints least expensive small electric disk sanders usually include plastic right-angle device help produce dead-on square sanding jobs slightly expensive disk sanders often include template helps guide angle sandings often required produce precise fuselage crosspieces diagonal internal braces disk sander placed handily back workbench doesnt take up too much room now-well-equipped modeler will follow craftsmans way producing goodfitting model parts Hell mark part hes producing pencil cut slightly larger necessary new razor saw andthensand precise size Within hour hell producing good-fitting parts thatll lock place thin CyA glues After Giant modeling friend will find host new uses powered sanding disk Hell use square-up fit trailing edges wing ribsand wings will stronger result task involves thicker sizes plywood wing dihedral braces trimming firewalls exact shape little sanding disk will hum personal experience wont take too long before average modeler will wonder ever able build good-fitting strong models powered disk sander adventurous will soon begin tilting guide table produce exact multiple-plane sand ing jobs little machine soon becomes mdi spens ableas well should Some interesting news among Giant Scalers addicted true Scale aspects hobby 25 years Leo Opdycke has publishing World WarlAero 15 Crescent Rd Poughkeepsie New York 12601 Leos five-times-yearly magazine has featured aircraft models period Wright brothers through 1919 thing fighters bombers World War Leos magazine source accurate Scale information personal devotion Scale model builder has always apparent current issue example continues long series articles picturing cockpit arrangements instruments early flying machines Articles colors markings pioneer aircraft found pages WWI Aero After quarter century Mr Opdycke has its too good betruel iMAAs 1987 Festival Fly-in June11 -14 will held Converse iNa former miiitaryauxiiiaryairfieid site 55 acres soild concrete L Jerry Smith took photo Cessna 170 86 Jerry can aiso build em Witness Byron Originals Christen Eagle R powered 37 cu Kawasaki twin its flying two years its piiot looks like Jerry 48 Model Aviation Lynn Elatons Mirage 2000 flew smoothly andfastattheVolunteerStateScale Meet began Jet Hangar Hobbles kit Photo grapher Stan Alexander reported meet drew cream Scale crop East flew Giant Scale taken giant step help editor Kenn Rust author host authoritative books published Paul Matts Historical Avi ation Album company has begun anew quarter ly called Skyways Journal ofthe Airplane 1920-1940 new series like WWIAero will provide prime source documentation silk-scarfand-goggles era aviation Like its companion Skyways will publish articles written its readers voluntary basis important us modelers will document host weird wonderful forward-looking anachronistic aircraft between-Wars period like WWIAero will supported its members $20/year contribution sug gested So interest aircraft so-called Golden Age Aviation drop Leo and/or Kenn line check become member attention still things historical weve sent informational sheet WE Technical Services PO Box 76884 Atlanta GA 30328 announcing new set quarter-scale drawings Sopwith Camel WE Technical Services course Bill Effinger model designer par excellence Camel intended Quadra has span 84 weighs 11 pounds ready fly 2150 squares RAF 16 scale airfoil models wings cantilever dont rely scale rigging structural integrity $2495 plans document Captain Roy Browns aircraft Although havent seen new drawings weve building Effinger designs years have several Bills plans hand Theyre professionally done will produce good flyable models scale youre interested Bill offers brochure buck details available model drawings decide order dollar applicable purchase What follows baldfaeed plug authors Continued page 155 going flying words conjure up images battles balky engines instead carefree days field youre using McDaniel R/C NiStarterTM light plug NiStartersTM heavy-duty nicad power will provide up 50 reliable quick starts charge features famous Head LockTM adapter brass reinforcing ring around crimped end really extends its life works sideways inverted information well NiStarter works just go local flying field may have wait NiStartersTM always flying McDaniel R/C Incorporated I12206 Gisinevere RoadI enn Dale MD 20769I 301/464-2260 Telex 287901 MoD-UR take hassle out hobby PO sox sli ANDSRSON CA 96007 R K PRODUCTS SPECIALIZING IN GIANT SCALE ENGINES AND ACCESSORIES OUR CUSTOM ZENOAH ENGINES FEATURE DUAL OUTLET ALUMINUM MUFFLERS DIE-CAST ALUMINUM MOUNTS THROTTLE LINKAGES AND ARE COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED READY TO INSTALL IN YOUR MODEL SMOKE MUFFLERS AND SPRING STARTERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AS OPTIONS ENGINES ZENOAH 0-35$1149SZENOAN G-62 CUSTOM 0-3815995CUSTOM 0-62 CUSTOM 0-38CUSTOM 0-62 w/spring statler16995 prlng statler PROPS ZINGER 186-10$895 18 8 -14895 20X6-101099 20 9-141095 22 5 6-101195 Add $250 Postage Handling order COO additional $250 Kits add 5750 tot UPS VisaIMC now accepted Prices sobject change notice 521490SACHS DOLMAR 37 24995 prieg Statler SACHS DOLMAR 52 27995 prieg Statler MALONEY 100 CR r/ SCALE TAILWHEEL$1395ZtNOER ALUMtNUMSFtNNERS NGK FOWERPLUG250 95 AMSOtL 100 -l OtL295 95 WORLD S-iS FUTUBA2995 5 0-38 MOUNT1799 5 0-62 MOUNT1799 5 CE SFtNNERS-30% 95 DON HARRtS SMOKE 5 MUFFLERS5495SPRING STARTER 0-39 B B SMOKE MUFFLERS2395 ADRAS2495 WORLD 7 CH NARROWSPRtNG STARTER 0-623495 BAND FM RADtO14995 April 1987 49 Dave Piatt massages 1 in-scale FW-1 90 A-S Volunteer State Scale Meet last summer copped first place static scor ing Photo Stan Alexander 3654700 Ca/I Write Brochure 934995 36495 12499 Thus model motors domestic imported could classified using competition brought about such truth labels would benefit us know business making motorslacking other standardthis way Id characterize specify product Id go great length explain potential customers what stuff means use Just think nice would buy kit 100-watt-class motor rather kit 05 motorfor sald earlier Huh Whats 05 Which 05 new unbelievable motor columnist has obtained exclusive information about new motor currently under speculative development Usually-reliable sources have provided photo herein showing some aspects ofthis motor motor claimed unprecedented size power modeling applications incorporate ultra-high-technology including exclusively-developed unipolar electro magnetic principle allows motor run brush However exciting aspect new product its application very rare field magnet material rare earth substance known Unobtalniumclaimed 37 times powerful best cobalt material 4 weight No information available time except motor expected available April 11988 So much another month Please forward comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 PS current winter project Davey Systems Caliph Photos comments later column Also workshow easily modify new Astro DC DC Super Charger make constant-current charger will remove need frequently readjust con trol knob will allow use car engine running RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 49 Dick Phillips publishing company ViP Aero Publishers Inc PO Box 16103 Color ado Springs CO 80935 latest second book interest U U U U U U U U U I U U U U mu EE__EU_EU U.U SIG QUALITY FUELS * Special Igniters improve cold starting idle characteristics U * High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion * * SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINT QUART GALLON 55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitnutethane$31$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$35$$25$1250$25800 10%Nitroyyttttane$445$550$14 50$32500 15%Nitromtharte$4$2$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750S209S$52000 35%Nitromethane$51t 75$249$$66000 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$5 50$13 95$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625$15 95$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethafle use 100 o pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some judge yourselfi See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 __ SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Prices Sobiect chanee notice Giant Scalers power birds Quadra engines other gas-powered engines similar type Dario Brisighella Mr Quadra author Firewall Forward Quadra Bible Having run text book through old word-processor 20 times down-loaded typesetter having proofread another 10 times think Im safe saying anything want know about care feeding operation maintenance Quadra series engines book expertise youll gain reading will stand good stead operate converted chain-saw leaf-blower other small industrial engines Giant happy event want own copy fully-illustrated book its color cover can order directly us $1295 plus U U U U U U U U p p I I U I U $150 postage handling may obtained also RCM Zenith Aviation Books model dealers patronize Ace K/C Royal Products Dab operates US Quadra 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 has book sale might cajoled providing autographed copy Good book says immodestly Plans going forward 1987 version IMAAs Flying Festival Itll much earlier past June 11-14to avoid heat humidity experienced inprevious Festivals 1987 location will absolutely boggle mind Its Converse IN former military auxiliary airfield provides 55 solid acres paved surface Jerry Smith IMAAs official photo PRODUCTS FOR PAIJIU MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpesJ April1987 155 HIGH PERFORMANCE FLAP h1ZI~ m 0 GOt S,bonS FASTER & SAFER ziIIIJ S z Sii0a St rOaR S L Rh t gOt iZZI Siow tot hot pianos doolia tandina peed 5a0itioytO patOmCOOS Use cieci SCiipiSflOO-CctioCtOO Sty tt,oitieonyott switCh 80001 Folly adjuotebie iii aittori easy notaliatlon Onadyburit Cowan corn otete nsiruotioos 5550 i2eOrpicei sand FREE Broctiota Deal moo,, noted xeda/uaIte 9aa Ion1wI 2615 Montana Lawrence Ks 66044 grapher has photographed Converse air Cessna 170 Ive included shots column give idea what Converse looks like specifics dates other particulars next months column Till thenkeep em flying B-I-G John de Vries 46lOMoffattLn Colorado Springs CO 80915 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 51 After several flights breaking engine decided wring Champion out Pushing forward flight found Champion tracked perfectly straight no tail wag machine loops stall-tums rolls nicely Approaches gentle predictable IIh7I0 IIG TAIL IS DEUIX ALL MESA KIT An new Tiger Tail 120 four strokes piped 60 twO strokes beautiful perfarmer forcampetitian just showing baisa sit machined wood parts complete hardware package includes plug-ia ad astable stab ports new wing mounts Wing Span -72 Wing Area -860 sq Complete Delus Kit$15995 TRANSMITTER CASE An inespeosrue out ragged moloco case protect roar espensive transmitter both two 50cr arro S rig e St C rrarrsm tram Stown eatter 3m C wtfl aLminuns trim locking cano $1895 next tank tested throttle-hold see could drop motor out could autorotation would next Lining up hit switch Champion autoed right feet first approach subsequent flights found could really play collective during autorotation thereby correct long high approaches Champion truly delivers great Helicopter have flown Champion last seven months have found holds up true dont fly often would like would bet Champion has over 30 hours flying Nothing has cracked fallen off blades still track first outing very dependable just charge fuel fly clean start cycle over Thinking about Champion several things really like about First impor tant rotor head works stays track PIDGIN AIIUTAULE STAD UT last u can optimize stab incidence ton Pest fhgrrt criaracteristics pair glass tilled adlusters included pronde ton micro screw adjustment ot smaller host tube Man tube aluminum Witt matcning pherolic socket $693 WING IWE & SOCIETS luminum ahoy tubing plug-in mifl ncluded parr special slip-fit henoric sockets burid rap wing 7/S dd $1493 smuctare Now size modes 2$893 dia 2$993 NEW VING M@IDU1NG SET ming mounting system dezeloped bri ton Chidgey fart seat accirate stays tigm Three brackets screws machined mrn5 blocks duped- $595 WAIfS MAGIC GADGET Apotactordeu eas sedb1rba Kestese pac ateftrmeasue act eezatorn Onaddertiow ares keg es nuohoa o trw mngouta arpane Aqua tytoo omp ete astruet om pa bookand aryrtg $793 plastic bellcranks smooth show no wear after seven months flying think nylon tail pushrod supports very clever show thought Dieter puts machines complaint have minor hate mention faimess thought didnt give some vinegar might die sugar diabetes As Champion comes no pro vision made get glow plug Schluter has super cooling-fan housing completely encompasses head engine problem simply solved using remote Head Lock clip visible right side Champion under fuel tank sum up am very impressed Champion flies great stays together Airtronics radio Schluter Webra comple ment nicely product test real joy com plaint because work schedule dont get fly Champion much would like BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Coma Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 ounce cheaper some other popular slow-cure epoxies hope article will help winter building efforts have helpful ideas hints share Send directly See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Stick n Tissue/Kester Continued page 57 sides fuselage per kit instructions being certain build amount wing dihedral called Attach tail pieces mount struts braces install landing gear wheels glue sheet molded plastic windshield canopy pieces place required Add necessary final covering top cabin between wings Cub Cruiser give entire model another coat two clear dope ink panel lines control surface outlines whatever extent taste dic tates Clean dope brush way after use swishing fraction ounce dope thinner youve added almost much liquid dishwashing detergent ounce two warm water Rinse brush fresh water swish thinner/detergent/water mixture again rinse repeat until brush clean Let air-dry cant find appropriately-colored tissue can apply several coats colored dope nearly reasonably lightweight brush aerosol paintwhich need fuel-proof rubber-powered model Go easy color coats pigments heavy unless dont plan fly model 156 Model Aviation GATOR Makes Winner See Dealer or- Order 0 tell oclude 51 50 Per Item UPS GATOR R/C PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dine uco FL 3h5 4 Prone Td4 u7&hbgh
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 155, 156
Radio Control Giant Scale John de Vries Colonel USAF Ret ONE first things modeler learns gets Giant Scale models pieces big too shouldnt big surprise often particularly modeler used building smaller models Wood sizes substantially larger Stringers 60-size model might 1/8-in-square balsa suddenly become 3/8 1/4-in-square bigger instead nice soft balsa wood has changed much harder spruce redwood basswood Another early realization ever-handy X-Acto knife isnt able cut Giant Scale-sized woods properly budding Giant Scaler soon makes visit local hobby shop purchase razor saw probably small aluminum wooden miter box tools help him make square cuts across harder woods Giant Scale models demand strength lightness Although razor saw works well modeler addicted new high-speed cyanoacrylate glues itll apparent accuracy saw cuts leaves something desired CyA glues demand avery precise fit between parts Again budding Giant Scaler may decide can touch up fit between parts some sort sanding stick After couple swipes sandpaper itll no surprise nice square albeit fuzzy cut razor saw produced has skewed out square tight fit has destroyed simple fact hand-sanding rather impre cise process leaves modeler friend two alter natives can use gap-filling CyA glues epoxy bridge gap hes created Quick Name bird course its premier dogflghter WW Sopwith Camei Diii Effinger has new quarter-scale drawings WE Technlcai Services wood-fit isnt bad just might work model structure might hang together several flights talking b-i-g gaps friend living dangerously Flight stresses arent transferred glue fillets very weak structure created B second alternative creation good tight wood joints may require second visit hobby shop trip intrepid Giant model builder will invest powered disk sander doesnt have big expensive disk sander simple electric-powered disk includes table can adjusted provide square sanding job just ticket price couple Giant Scale servos friend can acquire tool thatll last years important glve him ability prepare absolutely perfect joints least expensive small electric disk sanders usually include plastic right-angle device help produce dead-on square sanding jobs slightly expensive disk sanders often include template helps guide angle sandings often required produce precise fuselage crosspieces diagonal internal braces disk sander placed handily back workbench doesnt take up too much room now-well-equipped modeler will follow craftsmans way producing goodfitting model parts Hell mark part hes producing pencil cut slightly larger necessary new razor saw andthensand precise size Within hour hell producing good-fitting parts thatll lock place thin CyA glues After Giant modeling friend will find host new uses powered sanding disk Hell use square-up fit trailing edges wing ribsand wings will stronger result task involves thicker sizes plywood wing dihedral braces trimming firewalls exact shape little sanding disk will hum personal experience wont take too long before average modeler will wonder ever able build good-fitting strong models powered disk sander adventurous will soon begin tilting guide table produce exact multiple-plane sand ing jobs little machine soon becomes mdi spens ableas well should Some interesting news among Giant Scalers addicted true Scale aspects hobby 25 years Leo Opdycke has publishing World WarlAero 15 Crescent Rd Poughkeepsie New York 12601 Leos five-times-yearly magazine has featured aircraft models period Wright brothers through 1919 thing fighters bombers World War Leos magazine source accurate Scale information personal devotion Scale model builder has always apparent current issue example continues long series articles picturing cockpit arrangements instruments early flying machines Articles colors markings pioneer aircraft found pages WWI Aero After quarter century Mr Opdycke has its too good betruel iMAAs 1987 Festival Fly-in June11 -14 will held Converse iNa former miiitaryauxiiiaryairfieid site 55 acres soild concrete L Jerry Smith took photo Cessna 170 86 Jerry can aiso build em Witness Byron Originals Christen Eagle R powered 37 cu Kawasaki twin its flying two years its piiot looks like Jerry 48 Model Aviation Lynn Elatons Mirage 2000 flew smoothly andfastattheVolunteerStateScale Meet began Jet Hangar Hobbles kit Photo grapher Stan Alexander reported meet drew cream Scale crop East flew Giant Scale taken giant step help editor Kenn Rust author host authoritative books published Paul Matts Historical Avi ation Album company has begun anew quarter ly called Skyways Journal ofthe Airplane 1920-1940 new series like WWIAero will provide prime source documentation silk-scarfand-goggles era aviation Like its companion Skyways will publish articles written its readers voluntary basis important us modelers will document host weird wonderful forward-looking anachronistic aircraft between-Wars period like WWIAero will supported its members $20/year contribution sug gested So interest aircraft so-called Golden Age Aviation drop Leo and/or Kenn line check become member attention still things historical weve sent informational sheet WE Technical Services PO Box 76884 Atlanta GA 30328 announcing new set quarter-scale drawings Sopwith Camel WE Technical Services course Bill Effinger model designer par excellence Camel intended Quadra has span 84 weighs 11 pounds ready fly 2150 squares RAF 16 scale airfoil models wings cantilever dont rely scale rigging structural integrity $2495 plans document Captain Roy Browns aircraft Although havent seen new drawings weve building Effinger designs years have several Bills plans hand Theyre professionally done will produce good flyable models scale youre interested Bill offers brochure buck details available model drawings decide order dollar applicable purchase What follows baldfaeed plug authors Continued page 155 going flying words conjure up images battles balky engines instead carefree days field youre using McDaniel R/C NiStarterTM light plug NiStartersTM heavy-duty nicad power will provide up 50 reliable quick starts charge features famous Head LockTM adapter brass reinforcing ring around crimped end really extends its life works sideways inverted information well NiStarter works just go local flying field may have wait NiStartersTM always flying McDaniel R/C Incorporated I12206 Gisinevere RoadI enn Dale MD 20769I 301/464-2260 Telex 287901 MoD-UR take hassle out hobby PO sox sli ANDSRSON CA 96007 R K PRODUCTS SPECIALIZING IN GIANT SCALE ENGINES AND ACCESSORIES OUR CUSTOM ZENOAH ENGINES FEATURE DUAL OUTLET ALUMINUM MUFFLERS DIE-CAST ALUMINUM MOUNTS THROTTLE LINKAGES AND ARE COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED READY TO INSTALL IN YOUR MODEL SMOKE MUFFLERS AND SPRING STARTERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AS OPTIONS ENGINES ZENOAH 0-35$1149SZENOAN G-62 CUSTOM 0-3815995CUSTOM 0-62 CUSTOM 0-38CUSTOM 0-62 w/spring statler16995 prlng statler PROPS ZINGER 186-10$895 18 8 -14895 20X6-101099 20 9-141095 22 5 6-101195 Add $250 Postage Handling order COO additional $250 Kits add 5750 tot UPS VisaIMC now accepted Prices sobject change notice 521490SACHS DOLMAR 37 24995 prieg Statler SACHS DOLMAR 52 27995 prieg Statler MALONEY 100 CR r/ SCALE TAILWHEEL$1395ZtNOER ALUMtNUMSFtNNERS NGK FOWERPLUG250 95 AMSOtL 100 -l OtL295 95 WORLD S-iS FUTUBA2995 5 0-38 MOUNT1799 5 0-62 MOUNT1799 5 CE SFtNNERS-30% 95 DON HARRtS SMOKE 5 MUFFLERS5495SPRING STARTER 0-39 B B SMOKE MUFFLERS2395 ADRAS2495 WORLD 7 CH NARROWSPRtNG STARTER 0-623495 BAND FM RADtO14995 April 1987 49 Dave Piatt massages 1 in-scale FW-1 90 A-S Volunteer State Scale Meet last summer copped first place static scor ing Photo Stan Alexander 3654700 Ca/I Write Brochure 934995 36495 12499 Thus model motors domestic imported could classified using competition brought about such truth labels would benefit us know business making motorslacking other standardthis way Id characterize specify product Id go great length explain potential customers what stuff means use Just think nice would buy kit 100-watt-class motor rather kit 05 motorfor sald earlier Huh Whats 05 Which 05 new unbelievable motor columnist has obtained exclusive information about new motor currently under speculative development Usually-reliable sources have provided photo herein showing some aspects ofthis motor motor claimed unprecedented size power modeling applications incorporate ultra-high-technology including exclusively-developed unipolar electro magnetic principle allows motor run brush However exciting aspect new product its application very rare field magnet material rare earth substance known Unobtalniumclaimed 37 times powerful best cobalt material 4 weight No information available time except motor expected available April 11988 So much another month Please forward comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 PS current winter project Davey Systems Caliph Photos comments later column Also workshow easily modify new Astro DC DC Super Charger make constant-current charger will remove need frequently readjust con trol knob will allow use car engine running RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 49 Dick Phillips publishing company ViP Aero Publishers Inc PO Box 16103 Color ado Springs CO 80935 latest second book interest U U U U U U U U U I U U U U mu EE__EU_EU U.U SIG QUALITY FUELS * Special Igniters improve cold starting idle characteristics U * High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion * * SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINT QUART GALLON 55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitnutethane$31$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$35$$25$1250$25800 10%Nitroyyttttane$445$550$14 50$32500 15%Nitromtharte$4$2$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750S209S$52000 35%Nitromethane$51t 75$249$$66000 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$5 50$13 95$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625$15 95$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethafle use 100 o pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some judge yourselfi See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 __ SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Prices Sobiect chanee notice Giant Scalers power birds Quadra engines other gas-powered engines similar type Dario Brisighella Mr Quadra author Firewall Forward Quadra Bible Having run text book through old word-processor 20 times down-loaded typesetter having proofread another 10 times think Im safe saying anything want know about care feeding operation maintenance Quadra series engines book expertise youll gain reading will stand good stead operate converted chain-saw leaf-blower other small industrial engines Giant happy event want own copy fully-illustrated book its color cover can order directly us $1295 plus U U U U U U U U p p I I U I U $150 postage handling may obtained also RCM Zenith Aviation Books model dealers patronize Ace K/C Royal Products Dab operates US Quadra 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 has book sale might cajoled providing autographed copy Good book says immodestly Plans going forward 1987 version IMAAs Flying Festival Itll much earlier past June 11-14to avoid heat humidity experienced inprevious Festivals 1987 location will absolutely boggle mind Its Converse IN former military auxiliary airfield provides 55 solid acres paved surface Jerry Smith IMAAs official photo PRODUCTS FOR PAIJIU MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsurpesJ April1987 155 HIGH PERFORMANCE FLAP h1ZI~ m 0 GOt S,bonS FASTER & SAFER ziIIIJ S z Sii0a St rOaR S L Rh t gOt iZZI Siow tot hot pianos doolia tandina peed 5a0itioytO patOmCOOS Use cieci SCiipiSflOO-CctioCtOO Sty tt,oitieonyott switCh 80001 Folly adjuotebie iii aittori easy notaliatlon Onadyburit Cowan corn otete nsiruotioos 5550 i2eOrpicei sand FREE Broctiota Deal moo,, noted xeda/uaIte 9aa Ion1wI 2615 Montana Lawrence Ks 66044 grapher has photographed Converse air Cessna 170 Ive included shots column give idea what Converse looks like specifics dates other particulars next months column Till thenkeep em flying B-I-G John de Vries 46lOMoffattLn Colorado Springs CO 80915 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 51 After several flights breaking engine decided wring Champion out Pushing forward flight found Champion tracked perfectly straight no tail wag machine loops stall-tums rolls nicely Approaches gentle predictable IIh7I0 IIG TAIL IS DEUIX ALL MESA KIT An new Tiger Tail 120 four strokes piped 60 twO strokes beautiful perfarmer forcampetitian just showing baisa sit machined wood parts complete hardware package includes plug-ia ad astable stab ports new wing mounts Wing Span -72 Wing Area -860 sq Complete Delus Kit$15995 TRANSMITTER CASE An inespeosrue out ragged moloco case protect roar espensive transmitter both two 50cr arro S rig e St C rrarrsm tram Stown eatter 3m C wtfl aLminuns trim locking cano $1895 next tank tested throttle-hold see could drop motor out could autorotation would next Lining up hit switch Champion autoed right feet first approach subsequent flights found could really play collective during autorotation thereby correct long high approaches Champion truly delivers great Helicopter have flown Champion last seven months have found holds up true dont fly often would like would bet Champion has over 30 hours flying Nothing has cracked fallen off blades still track first outing very dependable just charge fuel fly clean start cycle over Thinking about Champion several things really like about First impor tant rotor head works stays track PIDGIN AIIUTAULE STAD UT last u can optimize stab incidence ton Pest fhgrrt criaracteristics pair glass tilled adlusters included pronde ton micro screw adjustment ot smaller host tube Man tube aluminum Witt matcning pherolic socket $693 WING IWE & SOCIETS luminum ahoy tubing plug-in mifl ncluded parr special slip-fit henoric sockets burid rap wing 7/S dd $1493 smuctare Now size modes 2$893 dia 2$993 NEW VING M@IDU1NG SET ming mounting system dezeloped bri ton Chidgey fart seat accirate stays tigm Three brackets screws machined mrn5 blocks duped- $595 WAIfS MAGIC GADGET Apotactordeu eas sedb1rba Kestese pac ateftrmeasue act eezatorn Onaddertiow ares keg es nuohoa o trw mngouta arpane Aqua tytoo omp ete astruet om pa bookand aryrtg $793 plastic bellcranks smooth show no wear after seven months flying think nylon tail pushrod supports very clever show thought Dieter puts machines complaint have minor hate mention faimess thought didnt give some vinegar might die sugar diabetes As Champion comes no pro vision made get glow plug Schluter has super cooling-fan housing completely encompasses head engine problem simply solved using remote Head Lock clip visible right side Champion under fuel tank sum up am very impressed Champion flies great stays together Airtronics radio Schluter Webra comple ment nicely product test real joy com plaint because work schedule dont get fly Champion much would like BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Coma Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 ounce cheaper some other popular slow-cure epoxies hope article will help winter building efforts have helpful ideas hints share Send directly See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Stick n Tissue/Kester Continued page 57 sides fuselage per kit instructions being certain build amount wing dihedral called Attach tail pieces mount struts braces install landing gear wheels glue sheet molded plastic windshield canopy pieces place required Add necessary final covering top cabin between wings Cub Cruiser give entire model another coat two clear dope ink panel lines control surface outlines whatever extent taste dic tates Clean dope brush way after use swishing fraction ounce dope thinner youve added almost much liquid dishwashing detergent ounce two warm water Rinse brush fresh water swish thinner/detergent/water mixture again rinse repeat until brush clean Let air-dry cant find appropriately-colored tissue can apply several coats colored dope nearly reasonably lightweight brush aerosol paintwhich need fuel-proof rubber-powered model Go easy color coats pigments heavy unless dont plan fly model 156 Model Aviation GATOR Makes Winner See Dealer or- Order 0 tell oclude 51 50 Per Item UPS GATOR R/C PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dine uco FL 3h5 4 Prone Td4 u7&hbgh