BEFORE get cranked clanked month want make sure got word about years IMAA Rally Giantsthe big yearly festival Its August 24-28 1988 Time getting short Its going held Alder man Airport St Clairsville OH Brush Run Park Theres 2800-ft paved strip well 500-ft closely cropped grass runway theres unlimited on-site camping years host Chapter #51 Wheeling WV headed Chuck Shepherd youre inter ested participating isnt contact Charlie Singer 48 North 22nd Street Wheeling WV 26003 Chucks phone number 1-304-2771476 Pre-registration $15 includes pilot packet gate passes traditional Friday night picnic will $550 per person Sat urday night banquet will run $16 per adult $10 per child therell overnight storage well charging facilities available Individual fire extinguishers must Kind default column has become kind clearinghouse info about computers host CADS Computer Assisted De sign Systems being developed design Giant Scale birds Im happy cause put time punching keyboard sticking balsa plywood together months program being developed Leo F Hood 206 Cecil Ave West Lawn PA 19609 Leos system designed use dot-matrix printer limited paper width program allows rescaling larger smaller-sized drawings stores alrfoils youre interested drop Leo line also po ses interesting question Assuming CAD programs will used more model ers anyone developing standard libraries air foil coordinate tables engine views etc anybody amassing sort data suitable transfer CAD programs Id like know about good friend Mike Gretz out Montezuma IA hes part great Sig crew sent some surface hinges have absolutely knocked sox offi Theyre called Easy Hinges de signed installed thin CyA glue have special coating wicks glue precut hinge slots locks em place Work hinged surface back forth couple dozen times after glue cures youll have practically indestructible hinging system beauties Easy Hinges install dry thus allowing adjust hinging gap preciselyand quick glue doesnt lock up Big birds may require couple hinges per surface 24 place packwhich should plenty Gi ant Scale model wont have pin Most know Sig has great 1A-scale 56 Model Aviation Radio Confrol Giant Scale John de Vries Colonel USAF Ret 4610 Moffat Ln Colorado Springs CO 80915 Giant Scale Stinson Vultee L-5 designed built Giuseppe Fantini Genoa Italy ac curate bet Giuseppe owns flies full-scale Chuck Valentino Ronkonkoma NY spent five months building Junkers Ju-87B Stuka 28-lb bird uses Quadra 65 power Lots balsa planking Super Coverite Formula-U spray cans used insignia hand-painted maybe Scalebut sure Giant Tom Thacker 1987 president Peach State Quarter Scalers built Super Hots An OPS 18 cu hummer moves along John Riggs Wichita KS modified Ace R/C 4-120 bipe resemble venerable Curtiss Hawk P-6E shortened nose inch mounted Zenoah 0-38 power Wheel pants Sig Ryan STA Doc Mathews sent photo Its Spacewalkerbut Sigs Emil Agostas smaller -scale design See column details model kit available Spacewalker Tis mouthwatering model thats sure Emil Agosta Dry Ridge Models 59 McDurry Road Weaverville NC 28787 has drawings available 4-scale version aircraft Its span 78 power OS Max 46 SF glow en gine wing chord 135 onepiece wing holds 1053 squares 85 lb Emils bird develops light 185 oz/sq ft wing loading Fiberglass Masters Myron Pickard has cowl model therell decais avail able Dry Ridge Jesse Anglin designer has done bang-up job Full-scale pilots dont After preparing Giant Scale model flight follows full-scale practice check make sure tank full fuel batteries charged controls follow transmitter com mands Before crank up make sure control surfaces firmly attached wheels propeller secure After weve sembled model field double-check wing bolts scale rigging alignment major model components dont have perform walkaround inspection because size radio-controlled replicas might bad idea What suggesting adopt venerable practice full-scale aviationthe checklist course us have some sort mental checklist use before head flying field make sure batteries have charge overnight field box packed bits pieces should field box often forget take along rely assumption since everything needed box last Sunday should still fact ran out CyA glue work bench scrounge field box bottle last Wednesday escapes attention until find its missing eight miles home Take few minutes pencil paper dur ing quiet time can develop own personal set checklists Getting really fancy can type 3 x 5 cards thatll take up lit tle space field box Continued page 145 AMERICAN JR OM RIDGE CAMPBELL T rra DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS FLYLINE FOX BERG DUBOIS LOW K&B MICRO X OS MAX RA PECK-POLYMER ECT MODELS SEAGLEN STERLING IVAN SUPER flORE INDER FLrrE LER WILLIAMSS PRODUCTS RS ESTES MODEL ROCKETS mend SI Cash Chock Stamps 31 page tabloid uiaej DISCOUNT Catalog 900 illustrations over 700 Kits choose MAILOROER PHONEORDER IN STORE IENN VALLEY HODIT CENTER 817 1 Main St LanuiaIala 19446 Made USA Curtiss Jenny * Quality hand-cut kit complete plans rigging scale control setup wire parts pre-bent special hardware included parts individually indentified packaged Decals Major Decal * Engine sizes 20 40 FS 25 TS * Wing unit removes four screws less 3 minutes flying wires left intact * Superb flight characteristics Introductory Price *12500 VISA MasterCard e Money Order Michigan realdenta add 4% sales tax Add $550 P&H US orders $1250 foreign Video Catalog $1250 poet inciiVHSlBeta $5 rebate return rape kit orderl Reg catalog sample mini-plan -$2 Hand-Cut Quality Affordable Price AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd j__Saginaw Ml 48603 517781-3000 Other Kite Available Aero-Pacer Baby -Pacer Gipay Moth Flybaby Flybaby Combo Hawker Hurricane Jester 4 1SKS ThE NAME TO RE4F4BEN FOR atm SHADE AND RAIN aHELTER COBVEBI$T.SL~ 6e10 9010 9oio EAJADABLE Two three can joined ROOfIY Ho center pole nearly 7 tall QURECTIIG 5 mInutes person ADIIIaTASIA Level tilted vertical cool Opaque heat reflecting canopy STRONG Riveted corners no grommets xBRltaTAIr Tested 40 MPH sricsossri \ / PORTAxUBAD anrRAVEL1 rnARztctAxEYLKIT S/vs equipped canopy traok Sportsmen Model PFR 4-60039 95S $0 UPS Econcey Model EFFO 4-60 S3295 s $300 UPS Dicing Model OCFIl 4-90 $5200 5 $300 UPS Sportling Model KPFR 6-162 $5500 $450 UPS Add-A-Shads Model APR 4-60 $2995 UPS Add-A-Shads Model ADFR 2-Ot $4200 s $300 UPS S/V Trak-Lok-Eve 1st TAA2 $1000 5 $150 UPS 0/V Trak-Lok-Eye Kit TAA3 $1450 5 $150 UPS Mechanics Tote-Tarp MT-24 $ 995 UPS MasterCard-Voso-COD-Checi Inqusrues Invited Free literature 4M Co products THE FOUR M COMPANY 209 SW BUCY AVENUE BARTLESvILLEOK 74003 Phone 918 336-9445 STRUT -- ye i Fults Tooling PO Box 96 Champaign IL 61820 used 15105 fseeloaene set sores noAdad AS yes holly sloper order direct Add 1200 ehppea amid hasdling ed F lee T SusIeIstet 500Size Pi5 oFolo3 f i40 11050 OOjU55O0 II OiOO L OFOOC j 8[3110 e j 2955 August 1988 57 NICKEL PLATED NOSE GEAR high model has three 10 times building time invested reluctance gamble weather wind other doubtful con ditions other hand personal policy fly Scale models often show signs wear little value constantly spending time air trainer-type model order preserve Scale airplane trainer has taught us can few hours model similar weight flight character istics Scale models better trainer keep pilot proficient controls Former World Champion Dave Masterton used dupli cate deHavilland Drover trimotor train ing purposes carried halfway around world Australia Paris provide practice second airplane actually superfi cial resemblance Scale model its per formance similar constructed plastic foam represented truly expend able model airplane rough finish may have ashamed display own NEWSPACESAVING FUEL CONTAINER FitainVourBox 2%x7%highx9 Tough Rigid Polyethylene udes Tubing eners Lock Tubing North Products PO Box 18419 Through Cap ostage cleveland Heights OH 44118 club flying field served purpose typical trainer too forgiving pilot error really make improvement flight skill purpose preserving Scale modelswe must first rid bad habits Aimless wander ing around sky occasional maneuver thrown convenient doesnt develop flight discipline Takeoff should straight line line continued sky safe height sudden downwind turn after liftoff has spelled demise countless airplanes Scale models supposed emulate full-size air craft Landings should practiced standard rectangular traffic pattern size being depen dent upon model speed final approach leg pattern should straight line until model comes full stop Dont attempt maneuver flight Concentrate performing maneuver scalelike procedure some flights tank full fuel used polishing teehnique single maneuver Most importantly model must permitted wander off se lected course progress isnt being made portion flight make landing stop think reason helps have someone nearby converse during flight remind pilot what er ror occurred help find reason pilot equal ability best critic Toledo airplanes few years ago anyone bringing newest Scale creation Toledo display awards could expect overwhelming competition situation seems have changed least temporarily hear complaints expected swarm top-quality Scale models hasnt materialized Toledo visitors arrive specifically view Scale models disap pointed complainers builders didnt bring own models prizes Toledo complete radio sys tems would expect prizes such great value would compelling incentive bring Scale airplanes display few excep tions better airplane displays com mercial exhibits representative what can built kits problem seems come misunder standing what required win Toledo see models obviously never intended flywithout radio equipment no model en gine installed Grossly exaggerated details heavy emphasis glitter attracts spectator inter est knowing Scale aficionado recognizes falsity Hal Parenti displayed newest masterpiece Ryan FR-l Fireball has radial engine prop up front jet engine amidships pusher cockpit place few observers recognized model genuine twinengine ducted fan rear position front engine Supertigre 75 Kress fan uses 05 46 truly innovative approach Scale modeling repre sents motivational urge mentioned earlier viewpoint competitive Scale model ing Ryan has distinct advantage clas sified a twin scoring both engines same axis avoid offset thrust prob lems associated power loss other twins Flight engine throttled becomes practi cal reality undue risk Ryans finish dark blue minimum gloss definitely lacked glitter model displayed top quality down its handmade shock struts retracting gear Another immense project shown Toledo Grumman F-14 Tomcat e James Le Blanc Its electrically operated variable-sweep wings completely covered carbon fiber Power supplied its Hurricane fans pair Rossi 90 engines weight 48 lb wing loading could quite high Molds have made reproduce parts future kit Verne Corp Keith Shaws Electric Scale models have defi nitely become part Toledo scene new est Stearman PT-17 / scale 64-in span Keith has developed art very light struc ture airframe weight four pounds Radio nine ounces power equipment bring its flying weight up nine pounds motor Astro cobalt 60 RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 57 Id like suggest two lists Giant Scale modeler First listing critical items needed flight minor field maintenance both model radio items needed model might include mixed fuel props spark/glow plugs extra wing engine mount ing bolts suitable wheel collars omnipo tent fire extinguisher group supplies maintenance radio system should include extra servo wheels screws second charged receiver battery pack pushrod keepers second checklist might prepared use during model preflight size models results relatively greater complexity things check before crank up fly Thus list should consider step-by-step procedure model assembly control functioning ra dio range check before first flight day methodical approach preflighting Giants will go long way promoting flight safety An added plus using checklists brings August 1988 145 THERMAL CHARGER what looking electric sailplane good looks easy build fun fly great perfor mance Thermal Charger fl PRECISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 FLOAT PLANS FOAM CORE WE OFFER SELECTION OF FLOAT PLANS FOR 4 12 POUND AIRPLANES WITH V HULL DESIGN IN USE SINCE 1972 SEND SASE FOR CATALOG SHEET KIRCHER R/C PRODUCTS NC S SHEFFiELD WAY CLARK NJ 07066 LATNES MIL S MET6.S 800KS PPE6ISION INSTRUIAERTS COMPEIS 6616 06 2 66 CAMPIEU DDLS ce Campsc 5~513 52 1562 PAW DIESELS Englands Finest 049 35 R/C STD Send $100 list Eric clutton 913 cedar Lane Tullahoma Tenn 37388 gotta borrow glow borrow e mindan important factor enjoying RC hobby Nuff reading Its season F-L-Y Lets true Giant fashion safely RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 59 go must have tried six eight times before tripped fell save damage gently tossed Miss Tiny just before face hit dirt Looking up wiping sweat dirt eyes discovered Miss Tiny still gliding what beautiful sight ever seen Look Shes beautiful shes made own two hands following Sunday mother step father drove flying field knew about located just north Linda Vista Mod elers arriving some since dawn hooked up booster battery gassed Ohlsson let take off low en gine rpm told rose difficulty onto fat little balloon tires lifted oW Miss Tiny flew Out full tank al out sight went glide slowly descended bumpy landing years models later emo tions associated Miss Tiny always send breathless other world loved models name loved inanimate object live person Three years ago after learning fly RC close assistance Don Hoyle George Wagner built another Miss Tiny Tex aco RC climbed beautifully thermaled just fine Im going build another As matter fact plans spread out right desk write Yes Im powerlessly sentimental over Miss Tiny first love see first read Art Ways words al moved tears Id hope readers can also closely relate feelings nicely brings surface Some loose ends Miss Tiny will bring floods memories lots folks since kit pop ular very long same vein edito rial Jim Adams editor Sam Speaks candidate SAM presidency reflecting H OPS GLOW PLUGS Are Available Local Hobby Shop 5~sPeopleof Com*eeam %%*o4 %e PO Box26247 rleans LA70186 0-535-2568 English approach Old-Timers has gener ated concept Spirit SAM Concours events Bob Munn Aeroneers says As group primarily concerned having maximum enjoyment kinds Old-Tim ers have decided include entirely new event annual contest intended en courage people bring fly interesting OldTimers may competitive under cur rent rulesa sort small-scale fun-fly Wed like see something like included SAM contests across country means restoring some variety craftsmanship rather pure performancein Old-Timer arena Hmmm Thats much SAM events idea new back about 15 years ago So what think RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 61 mit Cobras proved pretty easy stall too Previously bit concerned about weight amount power could expect get out 60-size engine Once started working big guys realized weight would turn out fall 12-lb range including pound nose ballast sounded good actually turned out ideal Whenever build Scale model worry about two things Im going drive tail rotor bow much room inside shell Driving tail rotor proved no problem done under five bucks per ma chine achieved utilizing standard qutomotive speedometer cable running brass tube form flex drive Next month Ill go detail achieve perfect results de partment spending megabucks im ported 45 0 gear box Which course would work well hey probably wouldnt no tice difference anyway As far interior room concerned big UH-ls gave no problems could use big Heliball mufflers turned upside down en able running exhaust up scale position another studio request So mold finished Greg Ford made assembly line three Cobras OS 61 long-strokes Futaba PCM radios next step figure out mount chanics shell achieved using 1/8-in plywood formers -in maple motor mount material runners way mechan ics could assembled plywood mounting plate bolted shell bot tom top mechanics slipped keyway former mounted inside top shell assured secure vibration-free mounting has given completely trouble-free installa tion mechanics next stumbling block going landing gear ac complished task pretty easily also pro cured some falrly soft thin-walled aluminum tub ing Aircraft Spruce Specialty hand-formed tubing bender right shape mounting skids cross struts thinking about making up some tube straps however came up pretty neat fastener instead Im sure youve seen long internally threaded bars hex stock hard ware store ones about Y4 long What ended up doing finding fit tubular cross struts pretty closely split diagonally Using corresponding size cap screw fit thread har stock inserted screw through wall skid end split threaded bar next step insert split end fastener cross tube thereby giving us same effect goose neck bicycle dont know bike gooseneck works youll never able figure out description result lightweight fastener worked great experienced no difficulties skids whatsoever logistics figured out just went ahead built Hueys detailing went along Because Hueys needed nose weight would have lot fun put full-blown scale cockpit think Im going build another just maln rotor blades used stock Hirobos came Cobras gave rotor diameter 63 although little short scale would give excellent performance painted ships K&B Superpoxy 146 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/08
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 145, 146
BEFORE get cranked clanked month want make sure got word about years IMAA Rally Giantsthe big yearly festival Its August 24-28 1988 Time getting short Its going held Alder man Airport St Clairsville OH Brush Run Park Theres 2800-ft paved strip well 500-ft closely cropped grass runway theres unlimited on-site camping years host Chapter #51 Wheeling WV headed Chuck Shepherd youre inter ested participating isnt contact Charlie Singer 48 North 22nd Street Wheeling WV 26003 Chucks phone number 1-304-2771476 Pre-registration $15 includes pilot packet gate passes traditional Friday night picnic will $550 per person Sat urday night banquet will run $16 per adult $10 per child therell overnight storage well charging facilities available Individual fire extinguishers must Kind default column has become kind clearinghouse info about computers host CADS Computer Assisted De sign Systems being developed design Giant Scale birds Im happy cause put time punching keyboard sticking balsa plywood together months program being developed Leo F Hood 206 Cecil Ave West Lawn PA 19609 Leos system designed use dot-matrix printer limited paper width program allows rescaling larger smaller-sized drawings stores alrfoils youre interested drop Leo line also po ses interesting question Assuming CAD programs will used more model ers anyone developing standard libraries air foil coordinate tables engine views etc anybody amassing sort data suitable transfer CAD programs Id like know about good friend Mike Gretz out Montezuma IA hes part great Sig crew sent some surface hinges have absolutely knocked sox offi Theyre called Easy Hinges de signed installed thin CyA glue have special coating wicks glue precut hinge slots locks em place Work hinged surface back forth couple dozen times after glue cures youll have practically indestructible hinging system beauties Easy Hinges install dry thus allowing adjust hinging gap preciselyand quick glue doesnt lock up Big birds may require couple hinges per surface 24 place packwhich should plenty Gi ant Scale model wont have pin Most know Sig has great 1A-scale 56 Model Aviation Radio Confrol Giant Scale John de Vries Colonel USAF Ret 4610 Moffat Ln Colorado Springs CO 80915 Giant Scale Stinson Vultee L-5 designed built Giuseppe Fantini Genoa Italy ac curate bet Giuseppe owns flies full-scale Chuck Valentino Ronkonkoma NY spent five months building Junkers Ju-87B Stuka 28-lb bird uses Quadra 65 power Lots balsa planking Super Coverite Formula-U spray cans used insignia hand-painted maybe Scalebut sure Giant Tom Thacker 1987 president Peach State Quarter Scalers built Super Hots An OPS 18 cu hummer moves along John Riggs Wichita KS modified Ace R/C 4-120 bipe resemble venerable Curtiss Hawk P-6E shortened nose inch mounted Zenoah 0-38 power Wheel pants Sig Ryan STA Doc Mathews sent photo Its Spacewalkerbut Sigs Emil Agostas smaller -scale design See column details model kit available Spacewalker Tis mouthwatering model thats sure Emil Agosta Dry Ridge Models 59 McDurry Road Weaverville NC 28787 has drawings available 4-scale version aircraft Its span 78 power OS Max 46 SF glow en gine wing chord 135 onepiece wing holds 1053 squares 85 lb Emils bird develops light 185 oz/sq ft wing loading Fiberglass Masters Myron Pickard has cowl model therell decais avail able Dry Ridge Jesse Anglin designer has done bang-up job Full-scale pilots dont After preparing Giant Scale model flight follows full-scale practice check make sure tank full fuel batteries charged controls follow transmitter com mands Before crank up make sure control surfaces firmly attached wheels propeller secure After weve sembled model field double-check wing bolts scale rigging alignment major model components dont have perform walkaround inspection because size radio-controlled replicas might bad idea What suggesting adopt venerable practice full-scale aviationthe checklist course us have some sort mental checklist use before head flying field make sure batteries have charge overnight field box packed bits pieces should field box often forget take along rely assumption since everything needed box last Sunday should still fact ran out CyA glue work bench scrounge field box bottle last Wednesday escapes attention until find its missing eight miles home Take few minutes pencil paper dur ing quiet time can develop own personal set checklists Getting really fancy can type 3 x 5 cards thatll take up lit tle space field box Continued page 145 AMERICAN JR OM RIDGE CAMPBELL T rra DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS FLYLINE FOX BERG DUBOIS LOW K&B MICRO X OS MAX RA PECK-POLYMER ECT MODELS SEAGLEN STERLING IVAN SUPER flORE INDER FLrrE LER WILLIAMSS PRODUCTS RS ESTES MODEL ROCKETS mend SI Cash Chock Stamps 31 page tabloid uiaej DISCOUNT Catalog 900 illustrations over 700 Kits choose MAILOROER PHONEORDER IN STORE IENN VALLEY HODIT CENTER 817 1 Main St LanuiaIala 19446 Made USA Curtiss Jenny * Quality hand-cut kit complete plans rigging scale control setup wire parts pre-bent special hardware included parts individually indentified packaged Decals Major Decal * Engine sizes 20 40 FS 25 TS * Wing unit removes four screws less 3 minutes flying wires left intact * Superb flight characteristics Introductory Price *12500 VISA MasterCard e Money Order Michigan realdenta add 4% sales tax Add $550 P&H US orders $1250 foreign Video Catalog $1250 poet inciiVHSlBeta $5 rebate return rape kit orderl Reg catalog sample mini-plan -$2 Hand-Cut Quality Affordable Price AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd j__Saginaw Ml 48603 517781-3000 Other Kite Available Aero-Pacer Baby -Pacer Gipay Moth Flybaby Flybaby Combo Hawker Hurricane Jester 4 1SKS ThE NAME TO RE4F4BEN FOR atm SHADE AND RAIN aHELTER COBVEBI$T.SL~ 6e10 9010 9oio EAJADABLE Two three can joined ROOfIY Ho center pole nearly 7 tall QURECTIIG 5 mInutes person ADIIIaTASIA Level tilted vertical cool Opaque heat reflecting canopy STRONG Riveted corners no grommets xBRltaTAIr Tested 40 MPH sricsossri \ / PORTAxUBAD anrRAVEL1 rnARztctAxEYLKIT S/vs equipped canopy traok Sportsmen Model PFR 4-60039 95S $0 UPS Econcey Model EFFO 4-60 S3295 s $300 UPS Dicing Model OCFIl 4-90 $5200 5 $300 UPS Sportling Model KPFR 6-162 $5500 $450 UPS Add-A-Shads Model APR 4-60 $2995 UPS Add-A-Shads Model ADFR 2-Ot $4200 s $300 UPS S/V Trak-Lok-Eve 1st TAA2 $1000 5 $150 UPS 0/V Trak-Lok-Eye Kit TAA3 $1450 5 $150 UPS Mechanics Tote-Tarp MT-24 $ 995 UPS MasterCard-Voso-COD-Checi Inqusrues Invited Free literature 4M Co products THE FOUR M COMPANY 209 SW BUCY AVENUE BARTLESvILLEOK 74003 Phone 918 336-9445 STRUT -- ye i Fults Tooling PO Box 96 Champaign IL 61820 used 15105 fseeloaene set sores noAdad AS yes holly sloper order direct Add 1200 ehppea amid hasdling ed F lee T SusIeIstet 500Size Pi5 oFolo3 f i40 11050 OOjU55O0 II OiOO L OFOOC j 8[3110 e j 2955 August 1988 57 NICKEL PLATED NOSE GEAR high model has three 10 times building time invested reluctance gamble weather wind other doubtful con ditions other hand personal policy fly Scale models often show signs wear little value constantly spending time air trainer-type model order preserve Scale airplane trainer has taught us can few hours model similar weight flight character istics Scale models better trainer keep pilot proficient controls Former World Champion Dave Masterton used dupli cate deHavilland Drover trimotor train ing purposes carried halfway around world Australia Paris provide practice second airplane actually superfi cial resemblance Scale model its per formance similar constructed plastic foam represented truly expend able model airplane rough finish may have ashamed display own NEWSPACESAVING FUEL CONTAINER FitainVourBox 2%x7%highx9 Tough Rigid Polyethylene udes Tubing eners Lock Tubing North Products PO Box 18419 Through Cap ostage cleveland Heights OH 44118 club flying field served purpose typical trainer too forgiving pilot error really make improvement flight skill purpose preserving Scale modelswe must first rid bad habits Aimless wander ing around sky occasional maneuver thrown convenient doesnt develop flight discipline Takeoff should straight line line continued sky safe height sudden downwind turn after liftoff has spelled demise countless airplanes Scale models supposed emulate full-size air craft Landings should practiced standard rectangular traffic pattern size being depen dent upon model speed final approach leg pattern should straight line until model comes full stop Dont attempt maneuver flight Concentrate performing maneuver scalelike procedure some flights tank full fuel used polishing teehnique single maneuver Most importantly model must permitted wander off se lected course progress isnt being made portion flight make landing stop think reason helps have someone nearby converse during flight remind pilot what er ror occurred help find reason pilot equal ability best critic Toledo airplanes few years ago anyone bringing newest Scale creation Toledo display awards could expect overwhelming competition situation seems have changed least temporarily hear complaints expected swarm top-quality Scale models hasnt materialized Toledo visitors arrive specifically view Scale models disap pointed complainers builders didnt bring own models prizes Toledo complete radio sys tems would expect prizes such great value would compelling incentive bring Scale airplanes display few excep tions better airplane displays com mercial exhibits representative what can built kits problem seems come misunder standing what required win Toledo see models obviously never intended flywithout radio equipment no model en gine installed Grossly exaggerated details heavy emphasis glitter attracts spectator inter est knowing Scale aficionado recognizes falsity Hal Parenti displayed newest masterpiece Ryan FR-l Fireball has radial engine prop up front jet engine amidships pusher cockpit place few observers recognized model genuine twinengine ducted fan rear position front engine Supertigre 75 Kress fan uses 05 46 truly innovative approach Scale modeling repre sents motivational urge mentioned earlier viewpoint competitive Scale model ing Ryan has distinct advantage clas sified a twin scoring both engines same axis avoid offset thrust prob lems associated power loss other twins Flight engine throttled becomes practi cal reality undue risk Ryans finish dark blue minimum gloss definitely lacked glitter model displayed top quality down its handmade shock struts retracting gear Another immense project shown Toledo Grumman F-14 Tomcat e James Le Blanc Its electrically operated variable-sweep wings completely covered carbon fiber Power supplied its Hurricane fans pair Rossi 90 engines weight 48 lb wing loading could quite high Molds have made reproduce parts future kit Verne Corp Keith Shaws Electric Scale models have defi nitely become part Toledo scene new est Stearman PT-17 / scale 64-in span Keith has developed art very light struc ture airframe weight four pounds Radio nine ounces power equipment bring its flying weight up nine pounds motor Astro cobalt 60 RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 57 Id like suggest two lists Giant Scale modeler First listing critical items needed flight minor field maintenance both model radio items needed model might include mixed fuel props spark/glow plugs extra wing engine mount ing bolts suitable wheel collars omnipo tent fire extinguisher group supplies maintenance radio system should include extra servo wheels screws second charged receiver battery pack pushrod keepers second checklist might prepared use during model preflight size models results relatively greater complexity things check before crank up fly Thus list should consider step-by-step procedure model assembly control functioning ra dio range check before first flight day methodical approach preflighting Giants will go long way promoting flight safety An added plus using checklists brings August 1988 145 THERMAL CHARGER what looking electric sailplane good looks easy build fun fly great perfor mance Thermal Charger fl PRECISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 FLOAT PLANS FOAM CORE WE OFFER SELECTION OF FLOAT PLANS FOR 4 12 POUND AIRPLANES WITH V HULL DESIGN IN USE SINCE 1972 SEND SASE FOR CATALOG SHEET KIRCHER R/C PRODUCTS NC S SHEFFiELD WAY CLARK NJ 07066 LATNES MIL S MET6.S 800KS PPE6ISION INSTRUIAERTS COMPEIS 6616 06 2 66 CAMPIEU DDLS ce Campsc 5~513 52 1562 PAW DIESELS Englands Finest 049 35 R/C STD Send $100 list Eric clutton 913 cedar Lane Tullahoma Tenn 37388 gotta borrow glow borrow e mindan important factor enjoying RC hobby Nuff reading Its season F-L-Y Lets true Giant fashion safely RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 59 go must have tried six eight times before tripped fell save damage gently tossed Miss Tiny just before face hit dirt Looking up wiping sweat dirt eyes discovered Miss Tiny still gliding what beautiful sight ever seen Look Shes beautiful shes made own two hands following Sunday mother step father drove flying field knew about located just north Linda Vista Mod elers arriving some since dawn hooked up booster battery gassed Ohlsson let take off low en gine rpm told rose difficulty onto fat little balloon tires lifted oW Miss Tiny flew Out full tank al out sight went glide slowly descended bumpy landing years models later emo tions associated Miss Tiny always send breathless other world loved models name loved inanimate object live person Three years ago after learning fly RC close assistance Don Hoyle George Wagner built another Miss Tiny Tex aco RC climbed beautifully thermaled just fine Im going build another As matter fact plans spread out right desk write Yes Im powerlessly sentimental over Miss Tiny first love see first read Art Ways words al moved tears Id hope readers can also closely relate feelings nicely brings surface Some loose ends Miss Tiny will bring floods memories lots folks since kit pop ular very long same vein edito rial Jim Adams editor Sam Speaks candidate SAM presidency reflecting H OPS GLOW PLUGS Are Available Local Hobby Shop 5~sPeopleof Com*eeam %%*o4 %e PO Box26247 rleans LA70186 0-535-2568 English approach Old-Timers has gener ated concept Spirit SAM Concours events Bob Munn Aeroneers says As group primarily concerned having maximum enjoyment kinds Old-Tim ers have decided include entirely new event annual contest intended en courage people bring fly interesting OldTimers may competitive under cur rent rulesa sort small-scale fun-fly Wed like see something like included SAM contests across country means restoring some variety craftsmanship rather pure performancein Old-Timer arena Hmmm Thats much SAM events idea new back about 15 years ago So what think RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 61 mit Cobras proved pretty easy stall too Previously bit concerned about weight amount power could expect get out 60-size engine Once started working big guys realized weight would turn out fall 12-lb range including pound nose ballast sounded good actually turned out ideal Whenever build Scale model worry about two things Im going drive tail rotor bow much room inside shell Driving tail rotor proved no problem done under five bucks per ma chine achieved utilizing standard qutomotive speedometer cable running brass tube form flex drive Next month Ill go detail achieve perfect results de partment spending megabucks im ported 45 0 gear box Which course would work well hey probably wouldnt no tice difference anyway As far interior room concerned big UH-ls gave no problems could use big Heliball mufflers turned upside down en able running exhaust up scale position another studio request So mold finished Greg Ford made assembly line three Cobras OS 61 long-strokes Futaba PCM radios next step figure out mount chanics shell achieved using 1/8-in plywood formers -in maple motor mount material runners way mechan ics could assembled plywood mounting plate bolted shell bot tom top mechanics slipped keyway former mounted inside top shell assured secure vibration-free mounting has given completely trouble-free installa tion mechanics next stumbling block going landing gear ac complished task pretty easily also pro cured some falrly soft thin-walled aluminum tub ing Aircraft Spruce Specialty hand-formed tubing bender right shape mounting skids cross struts thinking about making up some tube straps however came up pretty neat fastener instead Im sure youve seen long internally threaded bars hex stock hard ware store ones about Y4 long What ended up doing finding fit tubular cross struts pretty closely split diagonally Using corresponding size cap screw fit thread har stock inserted screw through wall skid end split threaded bar next step insert split end fastener cross tube thereby giving us same effect goose neck bicycle dont know bike gooseneck works youll never able figure out description result lightweight fastener worked great experienced no difficulties skids whatsoever logistics figured out just went ahead built Hueys detailing went along Because Hueys needed nose weight would have lot fun put full-blown scale cockpit think Im going build another just maln rotor blades used stock Hirobos came Cobras gave rotor diameter 63 although little short scale would give excellent performance painted ships K&B Superpoxy 146 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/08
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 145, 146
BEFORE get cranked clanked month want make sure got word about years IMAA Rally Giantsthe big yearly festival Its August 24-28 1988 Time getting short Its going held Alder man Airport St Clairsville OH Brush Run Park Theres 2800-ft paved strip well 500-ft closely cropped grass runway theres unlimited on-site camping years host Chapter #51 Wheeling WV headed Chuck Shepherd youre inter ested participating isnt contact Charlie Singer 48 North 22nd Street Wheeling WV 26003 Chucks phone number 1-304-2771476 Pre-registration $15 includes pilot packet gate passes traditional Friday night picnic will $550 per person Sat urday night banquet will run $16 per adult $10 per child therell overnight storage well charging facilities available Individual fire extinguishers must Kind default column has become kind clearinghouse info about computers host CADS Computer Assisted De sign Systems being developed design Giant Scale birds Im happy cause put time punching keyboard sticking balsa plywood together months program being developed Leo F Hood 206 Cecil Ave West Lawn PA 19609 Leos system designed use dot-matrix printer limited paper width program allows rescaling larger smaller-sized drawings stores alrfoils youre interested drop Leo line also po ses interesting question Assuming CAD programs will used more model ers anyone developing standard libraries air foil coordinate tables engine views etc anybody amassing sort data suitable transfer CAD programs Id like know about good friend Mike Gretz out Montezuma IA hes part great Sig crew sent some surface hinges have absolutely knocked sox offi Theyre called Easy Hinges de signed installed thin CyA glue have special coating wicks glue precut hinge slots locks em place Work hinged surface back forth couple dozen times after glue cures youll have practically indestructible hinging system beauties Easy Hinges install dry thus allowing adjust hinging gap preciselyand quick glue doesnt lock up Big birds may require couple hinges per surface 24 place packwhich should plenty Gi ant Scale model wont have pin Most know Sig has great 1A-scale 56 Model Aviation Radio Confrol Giant Scale John de Vries Colonel USAF Ret 4610 Moffat Ln Colorado Springs CO 80915 Giant Scale Stinson Vultee L-5 designed built Giuseppe Fantini Genoa Italy ac curate bet Giuseppe owns flies full-scale Chuck Valentino Ronkonkoma NY spent five months building Junkers Ju-87B Stuka 28-lb bird uses Quadra 65 power Lots balsa planking Super Coverite Formula-U spray cans used insignia hand-painted maybe Scalebut sure Giant Tom Thacker 1987 president Peach State Quarter Scalers built Super Hots An OPS 18 cu hummer moves along John Riggs Wichita KS modified Ace R/C 4-120 bipe resemble venerable Curtiss Hawk P-6E shortened nose inch mounted Zenoah 0-38 power Wheel pants Sig Ryan STA Doc Mathews sent photo Its Spacewalkerbut Sigs Emil Agostas smaller -scale design See column details model kit available Spacewalker Tis mouthwatering model thats sure Emil Agosta Dry Ridge Models 59 McDurry Road Weaverville NC 28787 has drawings available 4-scale version aircraft Its span 78 power OS Max 46 SF glow en gine wing chord 135 onepiece wing holds 1053 squares 85 lb Emils bird develops light 185 oz/sq ft wing loading Fiberglass Masters Myron Pickard has cowl model therell decais avail able Dry Ridge Jesse Anglin designer has done bang-up job Full-scale pilots dont After preparing Giant Scale model flight follows full-scale practice check make sure tank full fuel batteries charged controls follow transmitter com mands Before crank up make sure control surfaces firmly attached wheels propeller secure After weve sembled model field double-check wing bolts scale rigging alignment major model components dont have perform walkaround inspection because size radio-controlled replicas might bad idea What suggesting adopt venerable practice full-scale aviationthe checklist course us have some sort mental checklist use before head flying field make sure batteries have charge overnight field box packed bits pieces should field box often forget take along rely assumption since everything needed box last Sunday should still fact ran out CyA glue work bench scrounge field box bottle last Wednesday escapes attention until find its missing eight miles home Take few minutes pencil paper dur ing quiet time can develop own personal set checklists Getting really fancy can type 3 x 5 cards thatll take up lit tle space field box Continued page 145 AMERICAN JR OM RIDGE CAMPBELL T rra DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS FLYLINE FOX BERG DUBOIS LOW K&B MICRO X OS MAX RA PECK-POLYMER ECT MODELS SEAGLEN STERLING IVAN SUPER flORE INDER FLrrE LER WILLIAMSS PRODUCTS RS ESTES MODEL ROCKETS mend SI Cash Chock Stamps 31 page tabloid uiaej DISCOUNT Catalog 900 illustrations over 700 Kits choose MAILOROER PHONEORDER IN STORE IENN VALLEY HODIT CENTER 817 1 Main St LanuiaIala 19446 Made USA Curtiss Jenny * Quality hand-cut kit complete plans rigging scale control setup wire parts pre-bent special hardware included parts individually indentified packaged Decals Major Decal * Engine sizes 20 40 FS 25 TS * Wing unit removes four screws less 3 minutes flying wires left intact * Superb flight characteristics Introductory Price *12500 VISA MasterCard e Money Order Michigan realdenta add 4% sales tax Add $550 P&H US orders $1250 foreign Video Catalog $1250 poet inciiVHSlBeta $5 rebate return rape kit orderl Reg catalog sample mini-plan -$2 Hand-Cut Quality Affordable Price AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd j__Saginaw Ml 48603 517781-3000 Other Kite Available Aero-Pacer Baby -Pacer Gipay Moth Flybaby Flybaby Combo Hawker Hurricane Jester 4 1SKS ThE NAME TO RE4F4BEN FOR atm SHADE AND RAIN aHELTER COBVEBI$T.SL~ 6e10 9010 9oio EAJADABLE Two three can joined ROOfIY Ho center pole nearly 7 tall QURECTIIG 5 mInutes person ADIIIaTASIA Level tilted vertical cool Opaque heat reflecting canopy STRONG Riveted corners no grommets xBRltaTAIr Tested 40 MPH sricsossri \ / PORTAxUBAD anrRAVEL1 rnARztctAxEYLKIT S/vs equipped canopy traok Sportsmen Model PFR 4-60039 95S $0 UPS Econcey Model EFFO 4-60 S3295 s $300 UPS Dicing Model OCFIl 4-90 $5200 5 $300 UPS Sportling Model KPFR 6-162 $5500 $450 UPS Add-A-Shads Model APR 4-60 $2995 UPS Add-A-Shads Model ADFR 2-Ot $4200 s $300 UPS S/V Trak-Lok-Eve 1st TAA2 $1000 5 $150 UPS 0/V Trak-Lok-Eye Kit TAA3 $1450 5 $150 UPS Mechanics Tote-Tarp MT-24 $ 995 UPS MasterCard-Voso-COD-Checi Inqusrues Invited Free literature 4M Co products THE FOUR M COMPANY 209 SW BUCY AVENUE BARTLESvILLEOK 74003 Phone 918 336-9445 STRUT -- ye i Fults Tooling PO Box 96 Champaign IL 61820 used 15105 fseeloaene set sores noAdad AS yes holly sloper order direct Add 1200 ehppea amid hasdling ed F lee T SusIeIstet 500Size Pi5 oFolo3 f i40 11050 OOjU55O0 II OiOO L OFOOC j 8[3110 e j 2955 August 1988 57 NICKEL PLATED NOSE GEAR high model has three 10 times building time invested reluctance gamble weather wind other doubtful con ditions other hand personal policy fly Scale models often show signs wear little value constantly spending time air trainer-type model order preserve Scale airplane trainer has taught us can few hours model similar weight flight character istics Scale models better trainer keep pilot proficient controls Former World Champion Dave Masterton used dupli cate deHavilland Drover trimotor train ing purposes carried halfway around world Australia Paris provide practice second airplane actually superfi cial resemblance Scale model its per formance similar constructed plastic foam represented truly expend able model airplane rough finish may have ashamed display own NEWSPACESAVING FUEL CONTAINER FitainVourBox 2%x7%highx9 Tough Rigid Polyethylene udes Tubing eners Lock Tubing North Products PO Box 18419 Through Cap ostage cleveland Heights OH 44118 club flying field served purpose typical trainer too forgiving pilot error really make improvement flight skill purpose preserving Scale modelswe must first rid bad habits Aimless wander ing around sky occasional maneuver thrown convenient doesnt develop flight discipline Takeoff should straight line line continued sky safe height sudden downwind turn after liftoff has spelled demise countless airplanes Scale models supposed emulate full-size air craft Landings should practiced standard rectangular traffic pattern size being depen dent upon model speed final approach leg pattern should straight line until model comes full stop Dont attempt maneuver flight Concentrate performing maneuver scalelike procedure some flights tank full fuel used polishing teehnique single maneuver Most importantly model must permitted wander off se lected course progress isnt being made portion flight make landing stop think reason helps have someone nearby converse during flight remind pilot what er ror occurred help find reason pilot equal ability best critic Toledo airplanes few years ago anyone bringing newest Scale creation Toledo display awards could expect overwhelming competition situation seems have changed least temporarily hear complaints expected swarm top-quality Scale models hasnt materialized Toledo visitors arrive specifically view Scale models disap pointed complainers builders didnt bring own models prizes Toledo complete radio sys tems would expect prizes such great value would compelling incentive bring Scale airplanes display few excep tions better airplane displays com mercial exhibits representative what can built kits problem seems come misunder standing what required win Toledo see models obviously never intended flywithout radio equipment no model en gine installed Grossly exaggerated details heavy emphasis glitter attracts spectator inter est knowing Scale aficionado recognizes falsity Hal Parenti displayed newest masterpiece Ryan FR-l Fireball has radial engine prop up front jet engine amidships pusher cockpit place few observers recognized model genuine twinengine ducted fan rear position front engine Supertigre 75 Kress fan uses 05 46 truly innovative approach Scale modeling repre sents motivational urge mentioned earlier viewpoint competitive Scale model ing Ryan has distinct advantage clas sified a twin scoring both engines same axis avoid offset thrust prob lems associated power loss other twins Flight engine throttled becomes practi cal reality undue risk Ryans finish dark blue minimum gloss definitely lacked glitter model displayed top quality down its handmade shock struts retracting gear Another immense project shown Toledo Grumman F-14 Tomcat e James Le Blanc Its electrically operated variable-sweep wings completely covered carbon fiber Power supplied its Hurricane fans pair Rossi 90 engines weight 48 lb wing loading could quite high Molds have made reproduce parts future kit Verne Corp Keith Shaws Electric Scale models have defi nitely become part Toledo scene new est Stearman PT-17 / scale 64-in span Keith has developed art very light struc ture airframe weight four pounds Radio nine ounces power equipment bring its flying weight up nine pounds motor Astro cobalt 60 RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 57 Id like suggest two lists Giant Scale modeler First listing critical items needed flight minor field maintenance both model radio items needed model might include mixed fuel props spark/glow plugs extra wing engine mount ing bolts suitable wheel collars omnipo tent fire extinguisher group supplies maintenance radio system should include extra servo wheels screws second charged receiver battery pack pushrod keepers second checklist might prepared use during model preflight size models results relatively greater complexity things check before crank up fly Thus list should consider step-by-step procedure model assembly control functioning ra dio range check before first flight day methodical approach preflighting Giants will go long way promoting flight safety An added plus using checklists brings August 1988 145 THERMAL CHARGER what looking electric sailplane good looks easy build fun fly great perfor mance Thermal Charger fl PRECISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 FLOAT PLANS FOAM CORE WE OFFER SELECTION OF FLOAT PLANS FOR 4 12 POUND AIRPLANES WITH V HULL DESIGN IN USE SINCE 1972 SEND SASE FOR CATALOG SHEET KIRCHER R/C PRODUCTS NC S SHEFFiELD WAY CLARK NJ 07066 LATNES MIL S MET6.S 800KS PPE6ISION INSTRUIAERTS COMPEIS 6616 06 2 66 CAMPIEU DDLS ce Campsc 5~513 52 1562 PAW DIESELS Englands Finest 049 35 R/C STD Send $100 list Eric clutton 913 cedar Lane Tullahoma Tenn 37388 gotta borrow glow borrow e mindan important factor enjoying RC hobby Nuff reading Its season F-L-Y Lets true Giant fashion safely RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 59 go must have tried six eight times before tripped fell save damage gently tossed Miss Tiny just before face hit dirt Looking up wiping sweat dirt eyes discovered Miss Tiny still gliding what beautiful sight ever seen Look Shes beautiful shes made own two hands following Sunday mother step father drove flying field knew about located just north Linda Vista Mod elers arriving some since dawn hooked up booster battery gassed Ohlsson let take off low en gine rpm told rose difficulty onto fat little balloon tires lifted oW Miss Tiny flew Out full tank al out sight went glide slowly descended bumpy landing years models later emo tions associated Miss Tiny always send breathless other world loved models name loved inanimate object live person Three years ago after learning fly RC close assistance Don Hoyle George Wagner built another Miss Tiny Tex aco RC climbed beautifully thermaled just fine Im going build another As matter fact plans spread out right desk write Yes Im powerlessly sentimental over Miss Tiny first love see first read Art Ways words al moved tears Id hope readers can also closely relate feelings nicely brings surface Some loose ends Miss Tiny will bring floods memories lots folks since kit pop ular very long same vein edito rial Jim Adams editor Sam Speaks candidate SAM presidency reflecting H OPS GLOW PLUGS Are Available Local Hobby Shop 5~sPeopleof Com*eeam %%*o4 %e PO Box26247 rleans LA70186 0-535-2568 English approach Old-Timers has gener ated concept Spirit SAM Concours events Bob Munn Aeroneers says As group primarily concerned having maximum enjoyment kinds Old-Tim ers have decided include entirely new event annual contest intended en courage people bring fly interesting OldTimers may competitive under cur rent rulesa sort small-scale fun-fly Wed like see something like included SAM contests across country means restoring some variety craftsmanship rather pure performancein Old-Timer arena Hmmm Thats much SAM events idea new back about 15 years ago So what think RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 61 mit Cobras proved pretty easy stall too Previously bit concerned about weight amount power could expect get out 60-size engine Once started working big guys realized weight would turn out fall 12-lb range including pound nose ballast sounded good actually turned out ideal Whenever build Scale model worry about two things Im going drive tail rotor bow much room inside shell Driving tail rotor proved no problem done under five bucks per ma chine achieved utilizing standard qutomotive speedometer cable running brass tube form flex drive Next month Ill go detail achieve perfect results de partment spending megabucks im ported 45 0 gear box Which course would work well hey probably wouldnt no tice difference anyway As far interior room concerned big UH-ls gave no problems could use big Heliball mufflers turned upside down en able running exhaust up scale position another studio request So mold finished Greg Ford made assembly line three Cobras OS 61 long-strokes Futaba PCM radios next step figure out mount chanics shell achieved using 1/8-in plywood formers -in maple motor mount material runners way mechan ics could assembled plywood mounting plate bolted shell bot tom top mechanics slipped keyway former mounted inside top shell assured secure vibration-free mounting has given completely trouble-free installa tion mechanics next stumbling block going landing gear ac complished task pretty easily also pro cured some falrly soft thin-walled aluminum tub ing Aircraft Spruce Specialty hand-formed tubing bender right shape mounting skids cross struts thinking about making up some tube straps however came up pretty neat fastener instead Im sure youve seen long internally threaded bars hex stock hard ware store ones about Y4 long What ended up doing finding fit tubular cross struts pretty closely split diagonally Using corresponding size cap screw fit thread har stock inserted screw through wall skid end split threaded bar next step insert split end fastener cross tube thereby giving us same effect goose neck bicycle dont know bike gooseneck works youll never able figure out description result lightweight fastener worked great experienced no difficulties skids whatsoever logistics figured out just went ahead built Hueys detailing went along Because Hueys needed nose weight would have lot fun put full-blown scale cockpit think Im going build another just maln rotor blades used stock Hirobos came Cobras gave rotor diameter 63 although little short scale would give excellent performance painted ships K&B Superpoxy 146 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/08
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 145, 146
BEFORE get cranked clanked month want make sure got word about years IMAA Rally Giantsthe big yearly festival Its August 24-28 1988 Time getting short Its going held Alder man Airport St Clairsville OH Brush Run Park Theres 2800-ft paved strip well 500-ft closely cropped grass runway theres unlimited on-site camping years host Chapter #51 Wheeling WV headed Chuck Shepherd youre inter ested participating isnt contact Charlie Singer 48 North 22nd Street Wheeling WV 26003 Chucks phone number 1-304-2771476 Pre-registration $15 includes pilot packet gate passes traditional Friday night picnic will $550 per person Sat urday night banquet will run $16 per adult $10 per child therell overnight storage well charging facilities available Individual fire extinguishers must Kind default column has become kind clearinghouse info about computers host CADS Computer Assisted De sign Systems being developed design Giant Scale birds Im happy cause put time punching keyboard sticking balsa plywood together months program being developed Leo F Hood 206 Cecil Ave West Lawn PA 19609 Leos system designed use dot-matrix printer limited paper width program allows rescaling larger smaller-sized drawings stores alrfoils youre interested drop Leo line also po ses interesting question Assuming CAD programs will used more model ers anyone developing standard libraries air foil coordinate tables engine views etc anybody amassing sort data suitable transfer CAD programs Id like know about good friend Mike Gretz out Montezuma IA hes part great Sig crew sent some surface hinges have absolutely knocked sox offi Theyre called Easy Hinges de signed installed thin CyA glue have special coating wicks glue precut hinge slots locks em place Work hinged surface back forth couple dozen times after glue cures youll have practically indestructible hinging system beauties Easy Hinges install dry thus allowing adjust hinging gap preciselyand quick glue doesnt lock up Big birds may require couple hinges per surface 24 place packwhich should plenty Gi ant Scale model wont have pin Most know Sig has great 1A-scale 56 Model Aviation Radio Confrol Giant Scale John de Vries Colonel USAF Ret 4610 Moffat Ln Colorado Springs CO 80915 Giant Scale Stinson Vultee L-5 designed built Giuseppe Fantini Genoa Italy ac curate bet Giuseppe owns flies full-scale Chuck Valentino Ronkonkoma NY spent five months building Junkers Ju-87B Stuka 28-lb bird uses Quadra 65 power Lots balsa planking Super Coverite Formula-U spray cans used insignia hand-painted maybe Scalebut sure Giant Tom Thacker 1987 president Peach State Quarter Scalers built Super Hots An OPS 18 cu hummer moves along John Riggs Wichita KS modified Ace R/C 4-120 bipe resemble venerable Curtiss Hawk P-6E shortened nose inch mounted Zenoah 0-38 power Wheel pants Sig Ryan STA Doc Mathews sent photo Its Spacewalkerbut Sigs Emil Agostas smaller -scale design See column details model kit available Spacewalker Tis mouthwatering model thats sure Emil Agosta Dry Ridge Models 59 McDurry Road Weaverville NC 28787 has drawings available 4-scale version aircraft Its span 78 power OS Max 46 SF glow en gine wing chord 135 onepiece wing holds 1053 squares 85 lb Emils bird develops light 185 oz/sq ft wing loading Fiberglass Masters Myron Pickard has cowl model therell decais avail able Dry Ridge Jesse Anglin designer has done bang-up job Full-scale pilots dont After preparing Giant Scale model flight follows full-scale practice check make sure tank full fuel batteries charged controls follow transmitter com mands Before crank up make sure control surfaces firmly attached wheels propeller secure After weve sembled model field double-check wing bolts scale rigging alignment major model components dont have perform walkaround inspection because size radio-controlled replicas might bad idea What suggesting adopt venerable practice full-scale aviationthe checklist course us have some sort mental checklist use before head flying field make sure batteries have charge overnight field box packed bits pieces should field box often forget take along rely assumption since everything needed box last Sunday should still fact ran out CyA glue work bench scrounge field box bottle last Wednesday escapes attention until find its missing eight miles home Take few minutes pencil paper dur ing quiet time can develop own personal set checklists Getting really fancy can type 3 x 5 cards thatll take up lit tle space field box Continued page 145 AMERICAN JR OM RIDGE CAMPBELL T rra DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS FLYLINE FOX BERG DUBOIS LOW K&B MICRO X OS MAX RA PECK-POLYMER ECT MODELS SEAGLEN STERLING IVAN SUPER flORE INDER FLrrE LER WILLIAMSS PRODUCTS RS ESTES MODEL ROCKETS mend SI Cash Chock Stamps 31 page tabloid uiaej DISCOUNT Catalog 900 illustrations over 700 Kits choose MAILOROER PHONEORDER IN STORE IENN VALLEY HODIT CENTER 817 1 Main St LanuiaIala 19446 Made USA Curtiss Jenny * Quality hand-cut kit complete plans rigging scale control setup wire parts pre-bent special hardware included parts individually indentified packaged Decals Major Decal * Engine sizes 20 40 FS 25 TS * Wing unit removes four screws less 3 minutes flying wires left intact * Superb flight characteristics Introductory Price *12500 VISA MasterCard e Money Order Michigan realdenta add 4% sales tax Add $550 P&H US orders $1250 foreign Video Catalog $1250 poet inciiVHSlBeta $5 rebate return rape kit orderl Reg catalog sample mini-plan -$2 Hand-Cut Quality Affordable Price AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd j__Saginaw Ml 48603 517781-3000 Other Kite Available Aero-Pacer Baby -Pacer Gipay Moth Flybaby Flybaby Combo Hawker Hurricane Jester 4 1SKS ThE NAME TO RE4F4BEN FOR atm SHADE AND RAIN aHELTER COBVEBI$T.SL~ 6e10 9010 9oio EAJADABLE Two three can joined ROOfIY Ho center pole nearly 7 tall QURECTIIG 5 mInutes person ADIIIaTASIA Level tilted vertical cool Opaque heat reflecting canopy STRONG Riveted corners no grommets xBRltaTAIr Tested 40 MPH sricsossri \ / PORTAxUBAD anrRAVEL1 rnARztctAxEYLKIT S/vs equipped canopy traok Sportsmen Model PFR 4-60039 95S $0 UPS Econcey Model EFFO 4-60 S3295 s $300 UPS Dicing Model OCFIl 4-90 $5200 5 $300 UPS Sportling Model KPFR 6-162 $5500 $450 UPS Add-A-Shads Model APR 4-60 $2995 UPS Add-A-Shads Model ADFR 2-Ot $4200 s $300 UPS S/V Trak-Lok-Eve 1st TAA2 $1000 5 $150 UPS 0/V Trak-Lok-Eye Kit TAA3 $1450 5 $150 UPS Mechanics Tote-Tarp MT-24 $ 995 UPS MasterCard-Voso-COD-Checi Inqusrues Invited Free literature 4M Co products THE FOUR M COMPANY 209 SW BUCY AVENUE BARTLESvILLEOK 74003 Phone 918 336-9445 STRUT -- ye i Fults Tooling PO Box 96 Champaign IL 61820 used 15105 fseeloaene set sores noAdad AS yes holly sloper order direct Add 1200 ehppea amid hasdling ed F lee T SusIeIstet 500Size Pi5 oFolo3 f i40 11050 OOjU55O0 II OiOO L OFOOC j 8[3110 e j 2955 August 1988 57 NICKEL PLATED NOSE GEAR high model has three 10 times building time invested reluctance gamble weather wind other doubtful con ditions other hand personal policy fly Scale models often show signs wear little value constantly spending time air trainer-type model order preserve Scale airplane trainer has taught us can few hours model similar weight flight character istics Scale models better trainer keep pilot proficient controls Former World Champion Dave Masterton used dupli cate deHavilland Drover trimotor train ing purposes carried halfway around world Australia Paris provide practice second airplane actually superfi cial resemblance Scale model its per formance similar constructed plastic foam represented truly expend able model airplane rough finish may have ashamed display own NEWSPACESAVING FUEL CONTAINER FitainVourBox 2%x7%highx9 Tough Rigid Polyethylene udes Tubing eners Lock Tubing North Products PO Box 18419 Through Cap ostage cleveland Heights OH 44118 club flying field served purpose typical trainer too forgiving pilot error really make improvement flight skill purpose preserving Scale modelswe must first rid bad habits Aimless wander ing around sky occasional maneuver thrown convenient doesnt develop flight discipline Takeoff should straight line line continued sky safe height sudden downwind turn after liftoff has spelled demise countless airplanes Scale models supposed emulate full-size air craft Landings should practiced standard rectangular traffic pattern size being depen dent upon model speed final approach leg pattern should straight line until model comes full stop Dont attempt maneuver flight Concentrate performing maneuver scalelike procedure some flights tank full fuel used polishing teehnique single maneuver Most importantly model must permitted wander off se lected course progress isnt being made portion flight make landing stop think reason helps have someone nearby converse during flight remind pilot what er ror occurred help find reason pilot equal ability best critic Toledo airplanes few years ago anyone bringing newest Scale creation Toledo display awards could expect overwhelming competition situation seems have changed least temporarily hear complaints expected swarm top-quality Scale models hasnt materialized Toledo visitors arrive specifically view Scale models disap pointed complainers builders didnt bring own models prizes Toledo complete radio sys tems would expect prizes such great value would compelling incentive bring Scale airplanes display few excep tions better airplane displays com mercial exhibits representative what can built kits problem seems come misunder standing what required win Toledo see models obviously never intended flywithout radio equipment no model en gine installed Grossly exaggerated details heavy emphasis glitter attracts spectator inter est knowing Scale aficionado recognizes falsity Hal Parenti displayed newest masterpiece Ryan FR-l Fireball has radial engine prop up front jet engine amidships pusher cockpit place few observers recognized model genuine twinengine ducted fan rear position front engine Supertigre 75 Kress fan uses 05 46 truly innovative approach Scale modeling repre sents motivational urge mentioned earlier viewpoint competitive Scale model ing Ryan has distinct advantage clas sified a twin scoring both engines same axis avoid offset thrust prob lems associated power loss other twins Flight engine throttled becomes practi cal reality undue risk Ryans finish dark blue minimum gloss definitely lacked glitter model displayed top quality down its handmade shock struts retracting gear Another immense project shown Toledo Grumman F-14 Tomcat e James Le Blanc Its electrically operated variable-sweep wings completely covered carbon fiber Power supplied its Hurricane fans pair Rossi 90 engines weight 48 lb wing loading could quite high Molds have made reproduce parts future kit Verne Corp Keith Shaws Electric Scale models have defi nitely become part Toledo scene new est Stearman PT-17 / scale 64-in span Keith has developed art very light struc ture airframe weight four pounds Radio nine ounces power equipment bring its flying weight up nine pounds motor Astro cobalt 60 RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 57 Id like suggest two lists Giant Scale modeler First listing critical items needed flight minor field maintenance both model radio items needed model might include mixed fuel props spark/glow plugs extra wing engine mount ing bolts suitable wheel collars omnipo tent fire extinguisher group supplies maintenance radio system should include extra servo wheels screws second charged receiver battery pack pushrod keepers second checklist might prepared use during model preflight size models results relatively greater complexity things check before crank up fly Thus list should consider step-by-step procedure model assembly control functioning ra dio range check before first flight day methodical approach preflighting Giants will go long way promoting flight safety An added plus using checklists brings August 1988 145 THERMAL CHARGER what looking electric sailplane good looks easy build fun fly great perfor mance Thermal Charger fl PRECISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 FLOAT PLANS FOAM CORE WE OFFER SELECTION OF FLOAT PLANS FOR 4 12 POUND AIRPLANES WITH V HULL DESIGN IN USE SINCE 1972 SEND SASE FOR CATALOG SHEET KIRCHER R/C PRODUCTS NC S SHEFFiELD WAY CLARK NJ 07066 LATNES MIL S MET6.S 800KS PPE6ISION INSTRUIAERTS COMPEIS 6616 06 2 66 CAMPIEU DDLS ce Campsc 5~513 52 1562 PAW DIESELS Englands Finest 049 35 R/C STD Send $100 list Eric clutton 913 cedar Lane Tullahoma Tenn 37388 gotta borrow glow borrow e mindan important factor enjoying RC hobby Nuff reading Its season F-L-Y Lets true Giant fashion safely RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 59 go must have tried six eight times before tripped fell save damage gently tossed Miss Tiny just before face hit dirt Looking up wiping sweat dirt eyes discovered Miss Tiny still gliding what beautiful sight ever seen Look Shes beautiful shes made own two hands following Sunday mother step father drove flying field knew about located just north Linda Vista Mod elers arriving some since dawn hooked up booster battery gassed Ohlsson let take off low en gine rpm told rose difficulty onto fat little balloon tires lifted oW Miss Tiny flew Out full tank al out sight went glide slowly descended bumpy landing years models later emo tions associated Miss Tiny always send breathless other world loved models name loved inanimate object live person Three years ago after learning fly RC close assistance Don Hoyle George Wagner built another Miss Tiny Tex aco RC climbed beautifully thermaled just fine Im going build another As matter fact plans spread out right desk write Yes Im powerlessly sentimental over Miss Tiny first love see first read Art Ways words al moved tears Id hope readers can also closely relate feelings nicely brings surface Some loose ends Miss Tiny will bring floods memories lots folks since kit pop ular very long same vein edito rial Jim Adams editor Sam Speaks candidate SAM presidency reflecting H OPS GLOW PLUGS Are Available Local Hobby Shop 5~sPeopleof Com*eeam %%*o4 %e PO Box26247 rleans LA70186 0-535-2568 English approach Old-Timers has gener ated concept Spirit SAM Concours events Bob Munn Aeroneers says As group primarily concerned having maximum enjoyment kinds Old-Tim ers have decided include entirely new event annual contest intended en courage people bring fly interesting OldTimers may competitive under cur rent rulesa sort small-scale fun-fly Wed like see something like included SAM contests across country means restoring some variety craftsmanship rather pure performancein Old-Timer arena Hmmm Thats much SAM events idea new back about 15 years ago So what think RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 61 mit Cobras proved pretty easy stall too Previously bit concerned about weight amount power could expect get out 60-size engine Once started working big guys realized weight would turn out fall 12-lb range including pound nose ballast sounded good actually turned out ideal Whenever build Scale model worry about two things Im going drive tail rotor bow much room inside shell Driving tail rotor proved no problem done under five bucks per ma chine achieved utilizing standard qutomotive speedometer cable running brass tube form flex drive Next month Ill go detail achieve perfect results de partment spending megabucks im ported 45 0 gear box Which course would work well hey probably wouldnt no tice difference anyway As far interior room concerned big UH-ls gave no problems could use big Heliball mufflers turned upside down en able running exhaust up scale position another studio request So mold finished Greg Ford made assembly line three Cobras OS 61 long-strokes Futaba PCM radios next step figure out mount chanics shell achieved using 1/8-in plywood formers -in maple motor mount material runners way mechan ics could assembled plywood mounting plate bolted shell bot tom top mechanics slipped keyway former mounted inside top shell assured secure vibration-free mounting has given completely trouble-free installa tion mechanics next stumbling block going landing gear ac complished task pretty easily also pro cured some falrly soft thin-walled aluminum tub ing Aircraft Spruce Specialty hand-formed tubing bender right shape mounting skids cross struts thinking about making up some tube straps however came up pretty neat fastener instead Im sure youve seen long internally threaded bars hex stock hard ware store ones about Y4 long What ended up doing finding fit tubular cross struts pretty closely split diagonally Using corresponding size cap screw fit thread har stock inserted screw through wall skid end split threaded bar next step insert split end fastener cross tube thereby giving us same effect goose neck bicycle dont know bike gooseneck works youll never able figure out description result lightweight fastener worked great experienced no difficulties skids whatsoever logistics figured out just went ahead built Hueys detailing went along Because Hueys needed nose weight would have lot fun put full-blown scale cockpit think Im going build another just maln rotor blades used stock Hirobos came Cobras gave rotor diameter 63 although little short scale would give excellent performance painted ships K&B Superpoxy 146 Model Aviation