STICK-and-tissue scale Giants idea first proposed skeptical heck After Giant Scale models usually follow full-scale construction methods rather have traditional model airplanes over years Rugged heavy strongbig birds first foremost miniature aircraft after receiving bunch letters four bunch given subject requesting information about Giant Scale stick-and-tissue models got thinking first letter bunch described superlightweight P-47 Thunderbolt made writer wonder built first reaction aim him John Pond Ed Packard Cleveland Models sources enlargeable scale drawings rubber-powered designs could adapted Giant Scale construction finished off response admonishing correspondent reengineer enlarged drawings strengthen model against engine aerodynamic stresses stick-and-tissue Giant would experience answers other letter writers essentially same Over months followed pondered matter further came some interesting conclusions Experience enlarging rubber-powered models has taught reengineering exercise bit complex sounds So instead simply recommending Im offering few hints goes first step choose model drawings literally thousands choose must remember stick-and-tissue designs drawn produce inherently stable models accomplish desirable trait tail surfacesand dihedral angles usually have enlarged true scale drawings closest scaleand therefore will provide best basis big RC modelare available Cleveland Peerless Megow its expensive kits drawings Britishbased Aeromodeller plans service available through Bob Holman also suitable next consideration scale original drawings plans drawn scale inch foot theyll IR ADHO CONTROL need blown up three times original size building quarter-scale model Instead /16-sq balsa youd normally use structure built original plans youll using 3/16-sq balsa Since will kind light might consider going -in-sq spruce major structural parts RC model fuselage good subjects have drawn scale three-fourthsinch foot plans will need enlarged four times building quarter-scale bird Again should use -in-sq spruce primary structure assure fuselage strength gusset fuselage joint /M /2 plywood bits does job substantial weight penalty subject chose requires fuselage formers consider A-in flat stock better yet /i stock full-scale prototype built metal consider using sheeting thats least 1/ thick make sure trim formers allow thickness sheeting Otherwise youre going have fat fuselage Beefing up wing structure will require diligent attention Use spruce spars dont reluctant add shear webbing root tip plywood center section wing joiners must good sturdy reinforcing carbon fiber adds strength keeping weight low leading trailing edges also need substantial traditional way strengthening leading edge design-in D-section Youll have trim front portion ribs allow sheeting Gusset rib trailing edge promote warp-free wing Youll have design-in subspars support ailerons stick-and-tissue birds merely simulate ailerons strips black tissue wing covering tail feathers wont pose redesign problems may want reduce scale dimensions using scale documentation reference case use spmce spars heavy-duty leading trailing edges Happily designs feature flat tail sections want duplicate tail feathers having thicker cross sections simply cut stab/elevator fin/rudder sheet stock Add leading trailing edges balsa ribs sanded appropriate cross sections Dont afraid use sturdy hinges same ailerons use enough prevent flutter uary 1993 69 GIANTS 1 new JR NES 605 jumbo servo dwarfs lil guy its right big un puts out almost 140 inch-ounces thrust Al Wards Ziroli B-25 Navy colors Al Akron Colorado fascinated twin-engine Giants air force has included Vie scale P-38 big Aero Commander Ed Carroll designed built B-model P-Si Mustang chrome MonoKote covering impeccable lUGAIN CONiROL 77 Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves walletl Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba KR AFT Now Authorized Service Center Alrtronlcs 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Please Bob McLeods Fokker Dr1 Triplane Its ground handling characteristics antsy its terrific air Youll probably use lot music wire trying get landing gear right Wire bending isnt easiest task particularly sizes needed support Giant Scale model Take time bender have goodly supply wire available check wires shape often against enlarged drawing Obtaining wheels proper size may pose scale problem Check January RC Giants column neat way acquire rollers correct dimensions Youll want select appropriate power plant light weight Giant goodness sake dont overpower beastie NLW-NLW-NLW-NtW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NLw-NLw-NL -a-I -U 3 2 z HA LFEAEL OCK @ZTF ST #050 Ring Term $795 ST #051 Adapter $895 IF NOT AVAILABLE ORDER DIRECT ADD $100 $200 OUTSIDE US PATENT PENDING AT LAST positive connector HALF glow heads Fits COX glow heads except 020 Two types ring terminals HEAD LOCK/HEAD LITE II adapter Consider 120 particularly smaller lighter birds under 15 lb biggest big probably wont require anything potent Quadra 40 Zenoah G-38 Use 1/2-in ply firewall reinforce heck out especially youre using larger engines Youre probably going have add weight nose anyway might well make structural stiffening Using commercially available vibrationabsorbing engine mounts must 2 E 2 z rn m 12/89MODEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION II POST OFFICE BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NJ 07820 FAX 201 850 8860 PHONE201 850 1508 70 Model Aviation tructural parts such cowlings wheel pants scale details can made old standby baisa Use covering choice textured iron-ons good option old timey fabric-covered birds can also use traditional silk-and-dope covering youre comfortable technique applying Heres some big news servos Chris Miksovsky new public relations man Hobby Dynamics sent new JR NES 605 monster servos check out talking about strong surfacemover 1391 inch-ounces torque servo could honk Jeep out mud Well almost Most Giant Scalers inclined double up standard-size servos generating 40 50 inch-ounces torque control models usual complement servo aileron couple both elevators rudder 7 Phil Nuckles proprietor Eagles Nest Hobby Shop Colorado Springs built big semiscale crop duster Very stable flier sort installation requires Y con nectors between RC receiver servos pair drives appropriate control same direction 605 wont need Y con nectors servo plenty strong enough handle ailerons movable tail feathers itself Itll spin 600 028 seconds fast enough big birds servo case looks big enough hold four standard-size servos yet weighs 4 ounces four Field Effect transistors inside case make very reliable device Although evaluation limited checks bench impressed servos smooth operation hooked up JR MAX receiver attached pointers 13/4-in-dia servo wheel pointer returned index point time tiny deviation degree less try next Ive ordered three 605 servos big Ryan JRs standard servos throttle channel should handle 10-footer easily Scale wheel techniques Heres nifty scaleway holding wheels axles promised tell about technique involves bit simple lathework dont have small metal working lathe cozy up friend does Use brass aluminum stock turn its exterior diameter 1/s larger diameter axle wire Round off end stock slightly convex cross section Slice off ned stock flat end carefully drill hole diameter axle Control depth hole dont go way through disk Drill hole side cup tap 4-32 screw Scrounge setscrew standard wheel collar place tapped hole Now have scale wheel hub works just like wheel collar doesnt expose oogly end axle wire super scale touch would take hubs engraver have him duplicate appropriate com pany logo rounded end hubs Back next month news about some precision landing gear retract valves thatll boggle mind inglBlakeslee Continued page 68 Libelles moments aspect ratio conservative makes excellent model having enlarge wing tips stab Fuse rndder canopy molded white gelcoat Wings stab foam obechi sheeting Leading edges sanded ailerons flaps cut capped Sounds like great deal Dave said its ship field gets higher launch Predatorand its scale Span Area Length Weight Airfoil Price 158 inches 1025 sq 635 inches 136 ounces HQ 30/13 30/12 $400 plus shipping address Dave Hill Custom Hawaii 9 1-229 Wahine OmaO Way Ewa Beach HI 96706 tel 808 681-0051 JR X-347/Falcon 880 project effort better get word out using X-347 glider radio Mark Allen Continued page 73 Perfect Turn-On Smaller Planes Sullivan Micron Starter #599 has developed unique needs smaller planes perfect match motors through 30 its smaller lighter standard starters So wont bend shaft plane like larger starters can comes special reversible rubber insert smaller engines reliable silver contact switch puts twelve volts command exclusive rugged hand guard keeps safety first Made USA Micron Starter features lltwo-yearwanty So beforeJ next take off land soon P0 Box 5166 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground February 1993 71 6IAJ
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/02
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71
STICK-and-tissue scale Giants idea first proposed skeptical heck After Giant Scale models usually follow full-scale construction methods rather have traditional model airplanes over years Rugged heavy strongbig birds first foremost miniature aircraft after receiving bunch letters four bunch given subject requesting information about Giant Scale stick-and-tissue models got thinking first letter bunch described superlightweight P-47 Thunderbolt made writer wonder built first reaction aim him John Pond Ed Packard Cleveland Models sources enlargeable scale drawings rubber-powered designs could adapted Giant Scale construction finished off response admonishing correspondent reengineer enlarged drawings strengthen model against engine aerodynamic stresses stick-and-tissue Giant would experience answers other letter writers essentially same Over months followed pondered matter further came some interesting conclusions Experience enlarging rubber-powered models has taught reengineering exercise bit complex sounds So instead simply recommending Im offering few hints goes first step choose model drawings literally thousands choose must remember stick-and-tissue designs drawn produce inherently stable models accomplish desirable trait tail surfacesand dihedral angles usually have enlarged true scale drawings closest scaleand therefore will provide best basis big RC modelare available Cleveland Peerless Megow its expensive kits drawings Britishbased Aeromodeller plans service available through Bob Holman also suitable next consideration scale original drawings plans drawn scale inch foot theyll IR ADHO CONTROL need blown up three times original size building quarter-scale model Instead /16-sq balsa youd normally use structure built original plans youll using 3/16-sq balsa Since will kind light might consider going -in-sq spruce major structural parts RC model fuselage good subjects have drawn scale three-fourthsinch foot plans will need enlarged four times building quarter-scale bird Again should use -in-sq spruce primary structure assure fuselage strength gusset fuselage joint /M /2 plywood bits does job substantial weight penalty subject chose requires fuselage formers consider A-in flat stock better yet /i stock full-scale prototype built metal consider using sheeting thats least 1/ thick make sure trim formers allow thickness sheeting Otherwise youre going have fat fuselage Beefing up wing structure will require diligent attention Use spruce spars dont reluctant add shear webbing root tip plywood center section wing joiners must good sturdy reinforcing carbon fiber adds strength keeping weight low leading trailing edges also need substantial traditional way strengthening leading edge design-in D-section Youll have trim front portion ribs allow sheeting Gusset rib trailing edge promote warp-free wing Youll have design-in subspars support ailerons stick-and-tissue birds merely simulate ailerons strips black tissue wing covering tail feathers wont pose redesign problems may want reduce scale dimensions using scale documentation reference case use spmce spars heavy-duty leading trailing edges Happily designs feature flat tail sections want duplicate tail feathers having thicker cross sections simply cut stab/elevator fin/rudder sheet stock Add leading trailing edges balsa ribs sanded appropriate cross sections Dont afraid use sturdy hinges same ailerons use enough prevent flutter uary 1993 69 GIANTS 1 new JR NES 605 jumbo servo dwarfs lil guy its right big un puts out almost 140 inch-ounces thrust Al Wards Ziroli B-25 Navy colors Al Akron Colorado fascinated twin-engine Giants air force has included Vie scale P-38 big Aero Commander Ed Carroll designed built B-model P-Si Mustang chrome MonoKote covering impeccable lUGAIN CONiROL 77 Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves walletl Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba KR AFT Now Authorized Service Center Alrtronlcs 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Please Bob McLeods Fokker Dr1 Triplane Its ground handling characteristics antsy its terrific air Youll probably use lot music wire trying get landing gear right Wire bending isnt easiest task particularly sizes needed support Giant Scale model Take time bender have goodly supply wire available check wires shape often against enlarged drawing Obtaining wheels proper size may pose scale problem Check January RC Giants column neat way acquire rollers correct dimensions Youll want select appropriate power plant light weight Giant goodness sake dont overpower beastie NLW-NLW-NLW-NtW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NLw-NLw-NL -a-I -U 3 2 z HA LFEAEL OCK @ZTF ST #050 Ring Term $795 ST #051 Adapter $895 IF NOT AVAILABLE ORDER DIRECT ADD $100 $200 OUTSIDE US PATENT PENDING AT LAST positive connector HALF glow heads Fits COX glow heads except 020 Two types ring terminals HEAD LOCK/HEAD LITE II adapter Consider 120 particularly smaller lighter birds under 15 lb biggest big probably wont require anything potent Quadra 40 Zenoah G-38 Use 1/2-in ply firewall reinforce heck out especially youre using larger engines Youre probably going have add weight nose anyway might well make structural stiffening Using commercially available vibrationabsorbing engine mounts must 2 E 2 z rn m 12/89MODEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION II POST OFFICE BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NJ 07820 FAX 201 850 8860 PHONE201 850 1508 70 Model Aviation tructural parts such cowlings wheel pants scale details can made old standby baisa Use covering choice textured iron-ons good option old timey fabric-covered birds can also use traditional silk-and-dope covering youre comfortable technique applying Heres some big news servos Chris Miksovsky new public relations man Hobby Dynamics sent new JR NES 605 monster servos check out talking about strong surfacemover 1391 inch-ounces torque servo could honk Jeep out mud Well almost Most Giant Scalers inclined double up standard-size servos generating 40 50 inch-ounces torque control models usual complement servo aileron couple both elevators rudder 7 Phil Nuckles proprietor Eagles Nest Hobby Shop Colorado Springs built big semiscale crop duster Very stable flier sort installation requires Y con nectors between RC receiver servos pair drives appropriate control same direction 605 wont need Y con nectors servo plenty strong enough handle ailerons movable tail feathers itself Itll spin 600 028 seconds fast enough big birds servo case looks big enough hold four standard-size servos yet weighs 4 ounces four Field Effect transistors inside case make very reliable device Although evaluation limited checks bench impressed servos smooth operation hooked up JR MAX receiver attached pointers 13/4-in-dia servo wheel pointer returned index point time tiny deviation degree less try next Ive ordered three 605 servos big Ryan JRs standard servos throttle channel should handle 10-footer easily Scale wheel techniques Heres nifty scaleway holding wheels axles promised tell about technique involves bit simple lathework dont have small metal working lathe cozy up friend does Use brass aluminum stock turn its exterior diameter 1/s larger diameter axle wire Round off end stock slightly convex cross section Slice off ned stock flat end carefully drill hole diameter axle Control depth hole dont go way through disk Drill hole side cup tap 4-32 screw Scrounge setscrew standard wheel collar place tapped hole Now have scale wheel hub works just like wheel collar doesnt expose oogly end axle wire super scale touch would take hubs engraver have him duplicate appropriate com pany logo rounded end hubs Back next month news about some precision landing gear retract valves thatll boggle mind inglBlakeslee Continued page 68 Libelles moments aspect ratio conservative makes excellent model having enlarge wing tips stab Fuse rndder canopy molded white gelcoat Wings stab foam obechi sheeting Leading edges sanded ailerons flaps cut capped Sounds like great deal Dave said its ship field gets higher launch Predatorand its scale Span Area Length Weight Airfoil Price 158 inches 1025 sq 635 inches 136 ounces HQ 30/13 30/12 $400 plus shipping address Dave Hill Custom Hawaii 9 1-229 Wahine OmaO Way Ewa Beach HI 96706 tel 808 681-0051 JR X-347/Falcon 880 project effort better get word out using X-347 glider radio Mark Allen Continued page 73 Perfect Turn-On Smaller Planes Sullivan Micron Starter #599 has developed unique needs smaller planes perfect match motors through 30 its smaller lighter standard starters So wont bend shaft plane like larger starters can comes special reversible rubber insert smaller engines reliable silver contact switch puts twelve volts command exclusive rugged hand guard keeps safety first Made USA Micron Starter features lltwo-yearwanty So beforeJ next take off land soon P0 Box 5166 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground February 1993 71 6IAJ
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/02
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71
STICK-and-tissue scale Giants idea first proposed skeptical heck After Giant Scale models usually follow full-scale construction methods rather have traditional model airplanes over years Rugged heavy strongbig birds first foremost miniature aircraft after receiving bunch letters four bunch given subject requesting information about Giant Scale stick-and-tissue models got thinking first letter bunch described superlightweight P-47 Thunderbolt made writer wonder built first reaction aim him John Pond Ed Packard Cleveland Models sources enlargeable scale drawings rubber-powered designs could adapted Giant Scale construction finished off response admonishing correspondent reengineer enlarged drawings strengthen model against engine aerodynamic stresses stick-and-tissue Giant would experience answers other letter writers essentially same Over months followed pondered matter further came some interesting conclusions Experience enlarging rubber-powered models has taught reengineering exercise bit complex sounds So instead simply recommending Im offering few hints goes first step choose model drawings literally thousands choose must remember stick-and-tissue designs drawn produce inherently stable models accomplish desirable trait tail surfacesand dihedral angles usually have enlarged true scale drawings closest scaleand therefore will provide best basis big RC modelare available Cleveland Peerless Megow its expensive kits drawings Britishbased Aeromodeller plans service available through Bob Holman also suitable next consideration scale original drawings plans drawn scale inch foot theyll IR ADHO CONTROL need blown up three times original size building quarter-scale model Instead /16-sq balsa youd normally use structure built original plans youll using 3/16-sq balsa Since will kind light might consider going -in-sq spruce major structural parts RC model fuselage good subjects have drawn scale three-fourthsinch foot plans will need enlarged four times building quarter-scale bird Again should use -in-sq spruce primary structure assure fuselage strength gusset fuselage joint /M /2 plywood bits does job substantial weight penalty subject chose requires fuselage formers consider A-in flat stock better yet /i stock full-scale prototype built metal consider using sheeting thats least 1/ thick make sure trim formers allow thickness sheeting Otherwise youre going have fat fuselage Beefing up wing structure will require diligent attention Use spruce spars dont reluctant add shear webbing root tip plywood center section wing joiners must good sturdy reinforcing carbon fiber adds strength keeping weight low leading trailing edges also need substantial traditional way strengthening leading edge design-in D-section Youll have trim front portion ribs allow sheeting Gusset rib trailing edge promote warp-free wing Youll have design-in subspars support ailerons stick-and-tissue birds merely simulate ailerons strips black tissue wing covering tail feathers wont pose redesign problems may want reduce scale dimensions using scale documentation reference case use spmce spars heavy-duty leading trailing edges Happily designs feature flat tail sections want duplicate tail feathers having thicker cross sections simply cut stab/elevator fin/rudder sheet stock Add leading trailing edges balsa ribs sanded appropriate cross sections Dont afraid use sturdy hinges same ailerons use enough prevent flutter uary 1993 69 GIANTS 1 new JR NES 605 jumbo servo dwarfs lil guy its right big un puts out almost 140 inch-ounces thrust Al Wards Ziroli B-25 Navy colors Al Akron Colorado fascinated twin-engine Giants air force has included Vie scale P-38 big Aero Commander Ed Carroll designed built B-model P-Si Mustang chrome MonoKote covering impeccable lUGAIN CONiROL 77 Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves walletl Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control Futaba KR AFT Now Authorized Service Center Alrtronlcs 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Please Bob McLeods Fokker Dr1 Triplane Its ground handling characteristics antsy its terrific air Youll probably use lot music wire trying get landing gear right Wire bending isnt easiest task particularly sizes needed support Giant Scale model Take time bender have goodly supply wire available check wires shape often against enlarged drawing Obtaining wheels proper size may pose scale problem Check January RC Giants column neat way acquire rollers correct dimensions Youll want select appropriate power plant light weight Giant goodness sake dont overpower beastie NLW-NLW-NLW-NtW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NLw-NLw-NL -a-I -U 3 2 z HA LFEAEL OCK @ZTF ST #050 Ring Term $795 ST #051 Adapter $895 IF NOT AVAILABLE ORDER DIRECT ADD $100 $200 OUTSIDE US PATENT PENDING AT LAST positive connector HALF glow heads Fits COX glow heads except 020 Two types ring terminals HEAD LOCK/HEAD LITE II adapter Consider 120 particularly smaller lighter birds under 15 lb biggest big probably wont require anything potent Quadra 40 Zenoah G-38 Use 1/2-in ply firewall reinforce heck out especially youre using larger engines Youre probably going have add weight nose anyway might well make structural stiffening Using commercially available vibrationabsorbing engine mounts must 2 E 2 z rn m 12/89MODEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION II POST OFFICE BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NJ 07820 FAX 201 850 8860 PHONE201 850 1508 70 Model Aviation tructural parts such cowlings wheel pants scale details can made old standby baisa Use covering choice textured iron-ons good option old timey fabric-covered birds can also use traditional silk-and-dope covering youre comfortable technique applying Heres some big news servos Chris Miksovsky new public relations man Hobby Dynamics sent new JR NES 605 monster servos check out talking about strong surfacemover 1391 inch-ounces torque servo could honk Jeep out mud Well almost Most Giant Scalers inclined double up standard-size servos generating 40 50 inch-ounces torque control models usual complement servo aileron couple both elevators rudder 7 Phil Nuckles proprietor Eagles Nest Hobby Shop Colorado Springs built big semiscale crop duster Very stable flier sort installation requires Y con nectors between RC receiver servos pair drives appropriate control same direction 605 wont need Y con nectors servo plenty strong enough handle ailerons movable tail feathers itself Itll spin 600 028 seconds fast enough big birds servo case looks big enough hold four standard-size servos yet weighs 4 ounces four Field Effect transistors inside case make very reliable device Although evaluation limited checks bench impressed servos smooth operation hooked up JR MAX receiver attached pointers 13/4-in-dia servo wheel pointer returned index point time tiny deviation degree less try next Ive ordered three 605 servos big Ryan JRs standard servos throttle channel should handle 10-footer easily Scale wheel techniques Heres nifty scaleway holding wheels axles promised tell about technique involves bit simple lathework dont have small metal working lathe cozy up friend does Use brass aluminum stock turn its exterior diameter 1/s larger diameter axle wire Round off end stock slightly convex cross section Slice off ned stock flat end carefully drill hole diameter axle Control depth hole dont go way through disk Drill hole side cup tap 4-32 screw Scrounge setscrew standard wheel collar place tapped hole Now have scale wheel hub works just like wheel collar doesnt expose oogly end axle wire super scale touch would take hubs engraver have him duplicate appropriate com pany logo rounded end hubs Back next month news about some precision landing gear retract valves thatll boggle mind inglBlakeslee Continued page 68 Libelles moments aspect ratio conservative makes excellent model having enlarge wing tips stab Fuse rndder canopy molded white gelcoat Wings stab foam obechi sheeting Leading edges sanded ailerons flaps cut capped Sounds like great deal Dave said its ship field gets higher launch Predatorand its scale Span Area Length Weight Airfoil Price 158 inches 1025 sq 635 inches 136 ounces HQ 30/13 30/12 $400 plus shipping address Dave Hill Custom Hawaii 9 1-229 Wahine OmaO Way Ewa Beach HI 96706 tel 808 681-0051 JR X-347/Falcon 880 project effort better get word out using X-347 glider radio Mark Allen Continued page 73 Perfect Turn-On Smaller Planes Sullivan Micron Starter #599 has developed unique needs smaller planes perfect match motors through 30 its smaller lighter standard starters So wont bend shaft plane like larger starters can comes special reversible rubber insert smaller engines reliable silver contact switch puts twelve volts command exclusive rugged hand guard keeps safety first Made USA Micron Starter features lltwo-yearwanty So beforeJ next take off land soon P0 Box 5166 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground February 1993 71 6IAJ