RADIO CONTROL GIANTS BUILDING AND FLYING really big Giant Scale models isnt limited us folks US Thanks good British friend Phillip Kent writes scale column RCM & E weve received photos truly large RC Avro Lancaster Bill Specialthe Dambuster talking about 123-pound model span 15 feet seven inches engines SuperTigre 3000 inboards SuperTigre 2500 outboards model took four-and-a-half years build controlled two transmitters three receivers two failsafes 23 servos $4500 invested bomber 28500 individually-applied rivets plus number true-scale features included latter includes custom-built retracts animated turrets spin-up dam-busting spherical skip-bomb may dropped illuminated navigation lights functional altitude-determining wingtip spotlights Although number skilled craftsmen participated construction beauty prime mover owner Dr Keith Mitchell oaly specifications mind-boggling model really flies us build Giant Scale models realize theres positive relationship between ourRC models real thing Construction techniques blend model full-scale practice folks F&M Enterprises 22522 Auburn Dale Lake Forest CA 92630 Tel [714] 583-1455 have adapted Stits Covering System big models market lightweight versions Stits fabric paints specifically model use also have several different scale-sized pinking tapes will give finishing touch fabric-covered models arent familiar Stits System consists heat-sensitive Poly-Fiber fabric thats applied full-scale aircraft same way apply model covering films fabrics both full-scale modeling applications fabric heat-shrunk drum-tight covering slight difference using fabric models Tightening accomplished using heat-controlled ironnever heat gun winter project should about ready cover prototype fabric covered give Chip call F&M Hell send order form youll well way acquiring true scale covering system inevitable welcome Charles L Neely 4142W Cambridge Ave Visalia CA 93277 has come up organization devoted Mustang Modeller Enthusiast publishing quarterly newsletter same title purpose outfit provide best accurate scale information mighty P-Si first newsletter indication certainly will Charles has complete microfilms North Americans data Mustang translating superb drawings may used document smallest detail As old Mustang driver Ds Ks Hsfor total 1200 hours yours truly going subscribe Neely effort years membership $16 envelope suspiciously thick didnt have idea what contained pleasantly surprised Bariy Berman sent sample carbon fiber tow hes selling bargain price Tow fancy name carbon fiber tape thats about /16 inch wide relatively thin Its designed add lightweight strength variety model structures Did say Barrys tow bargain-priced Would believe ten yards costs $1 plus SASE Theres no limit amount can order same price per thirty feetjust make sure provide big enough envelope proper postage Write Barry J Berman 1375 N Broadway E-6 Escondido CA 92026 Barry also has pair 7-inch Hungerford spoke scale wheels half-dozen Williams Bros quarter-scale Spandau machine-gun kits sale World War aficionados About 20 years ago has long flying SHAPE International Model Airplane Club Belgium good fortune meet host European modelers April 1994 79 Great Britains Dr Keith Mitchell owns Avro Lancaster Dambuster assembly took four years $4500 Dave Reids scalelike Giant 8-Ball Special has 85-inchLeeds West Yorkshires Maurice Thompson built -scale de wingspan weighs 17 pounds its IMAA-legalHavilland Tiger Moth Zenoah 52 spins propeller jij5 11w LW] 51 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN NIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALM SHEETS 38 48 30 *MSA STICKS 3645 1/162331/16x1/410 3/322401/16x3/811 l/8x2431/16s1/215 3/182493/32s1/412 1/42583/32x3/813 1/32s3373/32x1/217 1/203371/8x1/809 1/16s33749 311/8x1/412 3/32x34458 371/8x3/813 1/8x35574 451/851/218 3/1636384 553/16x3/1612 1/437598 613/16s3/818 5/16387115 16x 2 3/8x390128 711/41/418 1/23114160 4s 8 3/43170200 4x 2 1/1645878 481/4x3/434 3/3247297 561/4x142 1/8482109 865/185/1623 3/16496126 753/8x3/829 1/44115139 843/8x1/233 3/8x4170235 1443/8x3/444 1/2x4235273 2003/8x154 MATCHEDSHEETS42 1/2x 1/2 38 3/3241091/23/448 1/8 x41291/2x160 3/16x41445/8x5/852 1/4 x41 553/4x 3/4 75 BALSA HOT LINE Cell 804 745 4394 10am 6 pm Central Time w BALM TRIANGLES 36 141425 38 3830 121239 34 3445 55 BALSA PLANKS36 11190 12157 13219 14393 11133382 11/24396 22231 23339 24475 33515 34719 TAPERED SHEETS 36 1/4265 14385 30268 3/8398 123120 ujui AI L I57UVAV1 OM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa L/GHT 4-6 LB WOOD 36 1/32 s 3 1/20 1/16 3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1/1654 3/32 1/8 3/16 14 3/8 1/2 78 78 78 93 114 132 157 188 238 375 532 123 149 169 197 237 357 482 18 19 24 19 21 31 26 28 32 45 57 30 39 49 58 73 55 66 82 70 98 LONESTAREPOXY INSTANTGLUE 9 OList10991 oz Thick300 5Mm869loiThin300 15 Mm6692oz Thick550 30 Mix6692oz Thin550 TRAILING EDGE 36 4132 5/1611/439 38I1246 12270 SASS WOOD48 3/1631626 3/161430 3/163/838 3/18 1/246 3/183/460 1/41442 1/43/849 1/43/480 3/83S60 3/81/270 3/83/490 121/280 123/4100 BUNDLE DEALS 20-1/16x3x36699 20-1/1 6x4x361035 20-3/32x3s36875 1 5-3/32x4x38999 15-1/8x3x36775 10-1/8x4s36775 15-3/16336940 10-3/1 6x4x36899 10-1/4s3s36699 10-1/4x4x361090 1 0-3/8x336890 5-3/8x436655 5-1 /2s3x36540 5-1/24361110 1O-/32s4x48930 51 /8x4s48525 53/1 6x4x48620 5-1/4448680 * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories flilishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPR8ICESTICKS 36 48 1/8 1/81725 18 1/42028 18 3/82232 3/163/162638 1/4 1/43450 1/4 3/84085 1/41/24565 3/83/84889 3/81/26077 1/2 1/26688 1/23/47587 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/83/847 1/21/264 3/4 3/481 LflEPLV lISxS 118x12 114 sO 114 x 12 176 350 275 550 HARD MAPLEIS 143/840 3/83/845 3/81250 3/83458 123488 BIRCH DOWELS 16 1/812 3/1617 1/419 5/1625 3/832 3 PLY BIRCH 48 1164x12536 1132x12550 1116x12550 118x12496 5PLYBIRCH48 3/3212725 1/8n12825 3/1612625 1/412650 3/812750 1/2x12900 GROOVED LG M3UNTS 13 ache 3/8s3/411/8145 3/883/415/32145 1/2s3/413/16150 LONE STAR MODELS Cent 48 States Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1423 57th St Lubbock TX 79412 pt VISA MC Discover personal checks COD 6/4% lax Texas US currency Mi wood order $1000 0Am Sundays shared superb flying facility Junkers Ju88 squadrons World War II airfield bunch concrete taxiways always wind hardstand close hand car parking As neophyte RC flier able find runway MicroAvionicscontrolled Giant-sized Mighty Mambo leads up observation made long ago European RC fliers addicted transmitter trays came shapes sizes trays seemed permit precise control since model fliers didnt have grip both sticks transmitter box Today US standard seems favor neck strap method holding RC transmitter sticks twiddled Most transmitters include bracket neck strap may attached particularly dangerous aspect about transmitter neck straps forget youre wearing crank up Giant Scale engine its accident waiting happen Nothing will spoil day quicker getting neck strap entangled spinning prop Bill Law Pacific Northwest Industries suffered just such accident made him believer searched system eliminated dangling neck strap found European solution came up PM Transmitter Traythe Cadillac transmitter holders went Europeans step better included palm rests tray user has move fingers made aluminum fully-adjustable soft plastic foam padding shoulder straps designed compatible transmitter impounds suspension strap assembly easily detaches transmitter tray itself Although tray fits RC transmitters Frank Abbott Rotherham West Yorkshire built quarterscale SE5a Power OS 120 Surpass extra trays available slip-in/slip-out several transmitters using same suspension assembly An SASE Pacific Northwest Industries 9658 Ronald Drive Blame WA 98230 will get one-sheet brochure current price Laws spectacular transmitter tray ultra engines Giant Scale radials produced Seidel Germany bit expensive side what isnt days theyre truly scale four-stroke huminers After view Vic Hansens latest video #22 youll gain appreciation Seidels worth elevated cost full 22 minutes tape devoted tour Seidel factory fascinating views jigs fixtures used produce smooth-running radials precision stuff same tape takes 32-minute tour Toledo 1993 Contact Vic Hansen Scale Aviation Video 10807 SE Stacy Ct Portland OR 97266 Good friend Dave Reid Reids Quality Model Products 16 Main St Phelps NY l4532-0l has new Giant kit will knock socks off 85-inch wing foam ready-cut spar grooves Dave calls 8-Ball Special its designed G-38-42 engines Continued page 98 80 Model Aviation E WULF 190 Made USA SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN 65 ENGINE SIZE60-90 2-STROKE 90-120 4-STROKE WEIGHT9-10 LBS TNTPfl PPTrT GIANT SCALE Me-109 Made USA SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN 82 ENGINE SIZE SUPER TIGER 3000 WEIGHT18-20 LBS INCLUDES SCALE COCKPIT KIT INTRO PRICE$37500 P-47 THUNDERBOLT Made USA SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN 60 ENGINE SIZE WEIGHT INTRO PRICE 602-STROKE 8-85 LBS $17000 CESSNA 150 Made USA SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN 65 ENGINE SIZE WEIGHT INTRO PRICE 45-602-STROKE 7-75 LBS $17000 ALL KITS FEATURE HAND LAID FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE PANEL LINES & SCALE DETAILS FOAM CORE WiNGS & MACHINE CUT FORMERS & BULKHEADS SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR CALL HOBBY HANGAR 602-283-5746 FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VERY DEALER INQUIRiES WELCOME WE ACCEPT VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER CARDS WE GLADLY SHIP COD SHIPPING & HANDLING $500 PER KIT CONTINENTAL USA OTHER AREAS CALL KENTUCKY RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX HOBBY HANGAR IS FULL SERVICE HOBBY SHOP WITH OVER 11000 ITEMS IN STOCK CATALOGS AVAILABLE $400 EACH WIREBATE ON FIRST ORDER F~AR EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR FIBER SCALE MODELS I153LLOYDAvEr-40 ~CEii41 606-283-5740 PHONE 606-2824066 FAX ALSO AVAILABLE $17000 RC Giants/deVries Continued page 80 fuselage built-up full-length Lite Ply sides introductory price kit less $200 includes fiberglass cowl pre-bent landing gear clear canopy Looks like winner Well wind up months proceedings asking question Have considered video documentation first flight Giant Scale model initial flight new RC model always traumatic no matter skill builder flier Expectations model will Scale/Troy Continued page 88 Want 2500F 3500F 450T Easy Just rotate dial temperature need wait irons lighted Temperature Processing Indicator TPI pulse youre business isnt just another iron friends its Covering tool Pick up friends 21st Century Iron feel its light weight fantastic balance judge its performance yourself information send stamped self-addressed envelope Covente 420 Babylon Road Horsham PA 19044 have 1994 AMA license Sure have indicated Academy need new AMA rule book Look carefully form held 1994 AMA membership card its mailing envelope contains AMA rule book request form have return form youll list receive amazing publication No matter what competitive aeromodeling interest rules judging guides detailed black white have no intention competing Scale arena will quite useful know game played might chalk up against modelers appreciate excitement educational aspects competitive Scale perform designed gnawing fear will go well Being involved first flight builder and/or flier tends cloud ones vision video camera dispassionate observer can record what new model did takeoff hopefully touchdown Im suggesting cajole clubs best videographer taping first flight new pride joy posterity heaven forbid accident analysis event goes well youll have tape show off club meeting unfortunate circumstance doesnt go well can use tape help determine precisely what failed Taping first flights should accepted routine 4flying Get book buds answers specific should should questions far accurately might think like Scale modeling should read chapter Scaleeven soaring helicopters control line Youd surprised what learn simple scan fabulous information AMA rule books pages Docu-Search Jason Swartz 3623 E Orcas Drive Clinton WA 98236 need plans photos three-views anything else can conjure up Fairchild C-l 19 Flying Boxcar intends build IMAA acceptable model would wonderful large-size plan available doesnt sound too tough Anyone out got goods Jason JJ Ramjet name like just gotta help guy 730 Badger Drive NE Palm Bay FL 32905 would like photos article reprints pictures plastic kits Westiand Wyvern would happy receive information airplane especially minutely detailed variety Tom Kozel 2994 Colvin Boulevard Tonawanda NY 14150 needs lot help really modeling projects Tom has taken interest crafting Curtiss Junior thrilled done to-death silver wings blue fuselage Continued page 116 98 Model Aviation ACC-U-VACTHAT Leo wa ACC-U-VAC tl* UOI II prec componentsmaximum sheets detaIled owneis manual complete system Pulls great cowls canopies winglanks other Species Itt tame just about project warn take Model 106 9x12 $5995 S&H Model 106L larger prolects10x19 $8995 S&H ChecIM0 NY APPIAN PRODUCTIONS INC Dept AV State res add local sales lax 30 Day Money Back Guarantee 145W 58 St NYC 10019 212 265-8598 ACC-U-VAC ThE FIRST NAME IN AFFORDABLE QUALITY VACUUM FORMING
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/04
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 98
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS BUILDING AND FLYING really big Giant Scale models isnt limited us folks US Thanks good British friend Phillip Kent writes scale column RCM & E weve received photos truly large RC Avro Lancaster Bill Specialthe Dambuster talking about 123-pound model span 15 feet seven inches engines SuperTigre 3000 inboards SuperTigre 2500 outboards model took four-and-a-half years build controlled two transmitters three receivers two failsafes 23 servos $4500 invested bomber 28500 individually-applied rivets plus number true-scale features included latter includes custom-built retracts animated turrets spin-up dam-busting spherical skip-bomb may dropped illuminated navigation lights functional altitude-determining wingtip spotlights Although number skilled craftsmen participated construction beauty prime mover owner Dr Keith Mitchell oaly specifications mind-boggling model really flies us build Giant Scale models realize theres positive relationship between ourRC models real thing Construction techniques blend model full-scale practice folks F&M Enterprises 22522 Auburn Dale Lake Forest CA 92630 Tel [714] 583-1455 have adapted Stits Covering System big models market lightweight versions Stits fabric paints specifically model use also have several different scale-sized pinking tapes will give finishing touch fabric-covered models arent familiar Stits System consists heat-sensitive Poly-Fiber fabric thats applied full-scale aircraft same way apply model covering films fabrics both full-scale modeling applications fabric heat-shrunk drum-tight covering slight difference using fabric models Tightening accomplished using heat-controlled ironnever heat gun winter project should about ready cover prototype fabric covered give Chip call F&M Hell send order form youll well way acquiring true scale covering system inevitable welcome Charles L Neely 4142W Cambridge Ave Visalia CA 93277 has come up organization devoted Mustang Modeller Enthusiast publishing quarterly newsletter same title purpose outfit provide best accurate scale information mighty P-Si first newsletter indication certainly will Charles has complete microfilms North Americans data Mustang translating superb drawings may used document smallest detail As old Mustang driver Ds Ks Hsfor total 1200 hours yours truly going subscribe Neely effort years membership $16 envelope suspiciously thick didnt have idea what contained pleasantly surprised Bariy Berman sent sample carbon fiber tow hes selling bargain price Tow fancy name carbon fiber tape thats about /16 inch wide relatively thin Its designed add lightweight strength variety model structures Did say Barrys tow bargain-priced Would believe ten yards costs $1 plus SASE Theres no limit amount can order same price per thirty feetjust make sure provide big enough envelope proper postage Write Barry J Berman 1375 N Broadway E-6 Escondido CA 92026 Barry also has pair 7-inch Hungerford spoke scale wheels half-dozen Williams Bros quarter-scale Spandau machine-gun kits sale World War aficionados About 20 years ago has long flying SHAPE International Model Airplane Club Belgium good fortune meet host European modelers April 1994 79 Great Britains Dr Keith Mitchell owns Avro Lancaster Dambuster assembly took four years $4500 Dave Reids scalelike Giant 8-Ball Special has 85-inchLeeds West Yorkshires Maurice Thompson built -scale de wingspan weighs 17 pounds its IMAA-legalHavilland Tiger Moth Zenoah 52 spins propeller jij5 11w LW] 51 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN NIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALM SHEETS 38 48 30 *MSA STICKS 3645 1/162331/16x1/410 3/322401/16x3/811 l/8x2431/16s1/215 3/182493/32s1/412 1/42583/32x3/813 1/32s3373/32x1/217 1/203371/8x1/809 1/16s33749 311/8x1/412 3/32x34458 371/8x3/813 1/8x35574 451/851/218 3/1636384 553/16x3/1612 1/437598 613/16s3/818 5/16387115 16x 2 3/8x390128 711/41/418 1/23114160 4s 8 3/43170200 4x 2 1/1645878 481/4x3/434 3/3247297 561/4x142 1/8482109 865/185/1623 3/16496126 753/8x3/829 1/44115139 843/8x1/233 3/8x4170235 1443/8x3/444 1/2x4235273 2003/8x154 MATCHEDSHEETS42 1/2x 1/2 38 3/3241091/23/448 1/8 x41291/2x160 3/16x41445/8x5/852 1/4 x41 553/4x 3/4 75 BALSA HOT LINE Cell 804 745 4394 10am 6 pm Central Time w BALM TRIANGLES 36 141425 38 3830 121239 34 3445 55 BALSA PLANKS36 11190 12157 13219 14393 11133382 11/24396 22231 23339 24475 33515 34719 TAPERED SHEETS 36 1/4265 14385 30268 3/8398 123120 ujui AI L I57UVAV1 OM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa L/GHT 4-6 LB WOOD 36 1/32 s 3 1/20 1/16 3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1/1654 3/32 1/8 3/16 14 3/8 1/2 78 78 78 93 114 132 157 188 238 375 532 123 149 169 197 237 357 482 18 19 24 19 21 31 26 28 32 45 57 30 39 49 58 73 55 66 82 70 98 LONESTAREPOXY INSTANTGLUE 9 OList10991 oz Thick300 5Mm869loiThin300 15 Mm6692oz Thick550 30 Mix6692oz Thin550 TRAILING EDGE 36 4132 5/1611/439 38I1246 12270 SASS WOOD48 3/1631626 3/161430 3/163/838 3/18 1/246 3/183/460 1/41442 1/43/849 1/43/480 3/83S60 3/81/270 3/83/490 121/280 123/4100 BUNDLE DEALS 20-1/16x3x36699 20-1/1 6x4x361035 20-3/32x3s36875 1 5-3/32x4x38999 15-1/8x3x36775 10-1/8x4s36775 15-3/16336940 10-3/1 6x4x36899 10-1/4s3s36699 10-1/4x4x361090 1 0-3/8x336890 5-3/8x436655 5-1 /2s3x36540 5-1/24361110 1O-/32s4x48930 51 /8x4s48525 53/1 6x4x48620 5-1/4448680 * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories flilishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPR8ICESTICKS 36 48 1/8 1/81725 18 1/42028 18 3/82232 3/163/162638 1/4 1/43450 1/4 3/84085 1/41/24565 3/83/84889 3/81/26077 1/2 1/26688 1/23/47587 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/83/847 1/21/264 3/4 3/481 LflEPLV lISxS 118x12 114 sO 114 x 12 176 350 275 550 HARD MAPLEIS 143/840 3/83/845 3/81250 3/83458 123488 BIRCH DOWELS 16 1/812 3/1617 1/419 5/1625 3/832 3 PLY BIRCH 48 1164x12536 1132x12550 1116x12550 118x12496 5PLYBIRCH48 3/3212725 1/8n12825 3/1612625 1/412650 3/812750 1/2x12900 GROOVED LG M3UNTS 13 ache 3/8s3/411/8145 3/883/415/32145 1/2s3/413/16150 LONE STAR MODELS Cent 48 States Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1423 57th St Lubbock TX 79412 pt VISA MC Discover personal checks COD 6/4% lax Texas US currency Mi wood order $1000 0Am Sundays shared superb flying facility Junkers Ju88 squadrons World War II airfield bunch concrete taxiways always wind hardstand close hand car parking As neophyte RC flier able find runway MicroAvionicscontrolled Giant-sized Mighty Mambo leads up observation made long ago European RC fliers addicted transmitter trays came shapes sizes trays seemed permit precise control since model fliers didnt have grip both sticks transmitter box Today US standard seems favor neck strap method holding RC transmitter sticks twiddled Most transmitters include bracket neck strap may attached particularly dangerous aspect about transmitter neck straps forget youre wearing crank up Giant Scale engine its accident waiting happen Nothing will spoil day quicker getting neck strap entangled spinning prop Bill Law Pacific Northwest Industries suffered just such accident made him believer searched system eliminated dangling neck strap found European solution came up PM Transmitter Traythe Cadillac transmitter holders went Europeans step better included palm rests tray user has move fingers made aluminum fully-adjustable soft plastic foam padding shoulder straps designed compatible transmitter impounds suspension strap assembly easily detaches transmitter tray itself Although tray fits RC transmitters Frank Abbott Rotherham West Yorkshire built quarterscale SE5a Power OS 120 Surpass extra trays available slip-in/slip-out several transmitters using same suspension assembly An SASE Pacific Northwest Industries 9658 Ronald Drive Blame WA 98230 will get one-sheet brochure current price Laws spectacular transmitter tray ultra engines Giant Scale radials produced Seidel Germany bit expensive side what isnt days theyre truly scale four-stroke huminers After view Vic Hansens latest video #22 youll gain appreciation Seidels worth elevated cost full 22 minutes tape devoted tour Seidel factory fascinating views jigs fixtures used produce smooth-running radials precision stuff same tape takes 32-minute tour Toledo 1993 Contact Vic Hansen Scale Aviation Video 10807 SE Stacy Ct Portland OR 97266 Good friend Dave Reid Reids Quality Model Products 16 Main St Phelps NY l4532-0l has new Giant kit will knock socks off 85-inch wing foam ready-cut spar grooves Dave calls 8-Ball Special its designed G-38-42 engines Continued page 98 80 Model Aviation E WULF 190 Made USA SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN 65 ENGINE SIZE60-90 2-STROKE 90-120 4-STROKE WEIGHT9-10 LBS TNTPfl PPTrT GIANT SCALE Me-109 Made USA SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN 82 ENGINE SIZE SUPER TIGER 3000 WEIGHT18-20 LBS INCLUDES SCALE COCKPIT KIT INTRO PRICE$37500 P-47 THUNDERBOLT Made USA SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN 60 ENGINE SIZE WEIGHT INTRO PRICE 602-STROKE 8-85 LBS $17000 CESSNA 150 Made USA SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN 65 ENGINE SIZE WEIGHT INTRO PRICE 45-602-STROKE 7-75 LBS $17000 ALL KITS FEATURE HAND LAID FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE PANEL LINES & SCALE DETAILS FOAM CORE WiNGS & MACHINE CUT FORMERS & BULKHEADS SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR CALL HOBBY HANGAR 602-283-5746 FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VERY DEALER INQUIRiES WELCOME WE ACCEPT VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER CARDS WE GLADLY SHIP COD SHIPPING & HANDLING $500 PER KIT CONTINENTAL USA OTHER AREAS CALL KENTUCKY RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX HOBBY HANGAR IS FULL SERVICE HOBBY SHOP WITH OVER 11000 ITEMS IN STOCK CATALOGS AVAILABLE $400 EACH WIREBATE ON FIRST ORDER F~AR EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR FIBER SCALE MODELS I153LLOYDAvEr-40 ~CEii41 606-283-5740 PHONE 606-2824066 FAX ALSO AVAILABLE $17000 RC Giants/deVries Continued page 80 fuselage built-up full-length Lite Ply sides introductory price kit less $200 includes fiberglass cowl pre-bent landing gear clear canopy Looks like winner Well wind up months proceedings asking question Have considered video documentation first flight Giant Scale model initial flight new RC model always traumatic no matter skill builder flier Expectations model will Scale/Troy Continued page 88 Want 2500F 3500F 450T Easy Just rotate dial temperature need wait irons lighted Temperature Processing Indicator TPI pulse youre business isnt just another iron friends its Covering tool Pick up friends 21st Century Iron feel its light weight fantastic balance judge its performance yourself information send stamped self-addressed envelope Covente 420 Babylon Road Horsham PA 19044 have 1994 AMA license Sure have indicated Academy need new AMA rule book Look carefully form held 1994 AMA membership card its mailing envelope contains AMA rule book request form have return form youll list receive amazing publication No matter what competitive aeromodeling interest rules judging guides detailed black white have no intention competing Scale arena will quite useful know game played might chalk up against modelers appreciate excitement educational aspects competitive Scale perform designed gnawing fear will go well Being involved first flight builder and/or flier tends cloud ones vision video camera dispassionate observer can record what new model did takeoff hopefully touchdown Im suggesting cajole clubs best videographer taping first flight new pride joy posterity heaven forbid accident analysis event goes well youll have tape show off club meeting unfortunate circumstance doesnt go well can use tape help determine precisely what failed Taping first flights should accepted routine 4flying Get book buds answers specific should should questions far accurately might think like Scale modeling should read chapter Scaleeven soaring helicopters control line Youd surprised what learn simple scan fabulous information AMA rule books pages Docu-Search Jason Swartz 3623 E Orcas Drive Clinton WA 98236 need plans photos three-views anything else can conjure up Fairchild C-l 19 Flying Boxcar intends build IMAA acceptable model would wonderful large-size plan available doesnt sound too tough Anyone out got goods Jason JJ Ramjet name like just gotta help guy 730 Badger Drive NE Palm Bay FL 32905 would like photos article reprints pictures plastic kits Westiand Wyvern would happy receive information airplane especially minutely detailed variety Tom Kozel 2994 Colvin Boulevard Tonawanda NY 14150 needs lot help really modeling projects Tom has taken interest crafting Curtiss Junior thrilled done to-death silver wings blue fuselage Continued page 116 98 Model Aviation ACC-U-VACTHAT Leo wa ACC-U-VAC tl* UOI II prec componentsmaximum sheets detaIled owneis manual complete system Pulls great cowls canopies winglanks other Species Itt tame just about project warn take Model 106 9x12 $5995 S&H Model 106L larger prolects10x19 $8995 S&H ChecIM0 NY APPIAN PRODUCTIONS INC Dept AV State res add local sales lax 30 Day Money Back Guarantee 145W 58 St NYC 10019 212 265-8598 ACC-U-VAC ThE FIRST NAME IN AFFORDABLE QUALITY VACUUM FORMING
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/04
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 98
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS BUILDING AND FLYING really big Giant Scale models isnt limited us folks US Thanks good British friend Phillip Kent writes scale column RCM & E weve received photos truly large RC Avro Lancaster Bill Specialthe Dambuster talking about 123-pound model span 15 feet seven inches engines SuperTigre 3000 inboards SuperTigre 2500 outboards model took four-and-a-half years build controlled two transmitters three receivers two failsafes 23 servos $4500 invested bomber 28500 individually-applied rivets plus number true-scale features included latter includes custom-built retracts animated turrets spin-up dam-busting spherical skip-bomb may dropped illuminated navigation lights functional altitude-determining wingtip spotlights Although number skilled craftsmen participated construction beauty prime mover owner Dr Keith Mitchell oaly specifications mind-boggling model really flies us build Giant Scale models realize theres positive relationship between ourRC models real thing Construction techniques blend model full-scale practice folks F&M Enterprises 22522 Auburn Dale Lake Forest CA 92630 Tel [714] 583-1455 have adapted Stits Covering System big models market lightweight versions Stits fabric paints specifically model use also have several different scale-sized pinking tapes will give finishing touch fabric-covered models arent familiar Stits System consists heat-sensitive Poly-Fiber fabric thats applied full-scale aircraft same way apply model covering films fabrics both full-scale modeling applications fabric heat-shrunk drum-tight covering slight difference using fabric models Tightening accomplished using heat-controlled ironnever heat gun winter project should about ready cover prototype fabric covered give Chip call F&M Hell send order form youll well way acquiring true scale covering system inevitable welcome Charles L Neely 4142W Cambridge Ave Visalia CA 93277 has come up organization devoted Mustang Modeller Enthusiast publishing quarterly newsletter same title purpose outfit provide best accurate scale information mighty P-Si first newsletter indication certainly will Charles has complete microfilms North Americans data Mustang translating superb drawings may used document smallest detail As old Mustang driver Ds Ks Hsfor total 1200 hours yours truly going subscribe Neely effort years membership $16 envelope suspiciously thick didnt have idea what contained pleasantly surprised Bariy Berman sent sample carbon fiber tow hes selling bargain price Tow fancy name carbon fiber tape thats about /16 inch wide relatively thin Its designed add lightweight strength variety model structures Did say Barrys tow bargain-priced Would believe ten yards costs $1 plus SASE Theres no limit amount can order same price per thirty feetjust make sure provide big enough envelope proper postage Write Barry J Berman 1375 N Broadway E-6 Escondido CA 92026 Barry also has pair 7-inch Hungerford spoke scale wheels half-dozen Williams Bros quarter-scale Spandau machine-gun kits sale World War aficionados About 20 years ago has long flying SHAPE International Model Airplane Club Belgium good fortune meet host European modelers April 1994 79 Great Britains Dr Keith Mitchell owns Avro Lancaster Dambuster assembly took four years $4500 Dave Reids scalelike Giant 8-Ball Special has 85-inchLeeds West Yorkshires Maurice Thompson built -scale de wingspan weighs 17 pounds its IMAA-legalHavilland Tiger Moth Zenoah 52 spins propeller jij5 11w LW] 51 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN NIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALM SHEETS 38 48 30 *MSA STICKS 3645 1/162331/16x1/410 3/322401/16x3/811 l/8x2431/16s1/215 3/182493/32s1/412 1/42583/32x3/813 1/32s3373/32x1/217 1/203371/8x1/809 1/16s33749 311/8x1/412 3/32x34458 371/8x3/813 1/8x35574 451/851/218 3/1636384 553/16x3/1612 1/437598 613/16s3/818 5/16387115 16x 2 3/8x390128 711/41/418 1/23114160 4s 8 3/43170200 4x 2 1/1645878 481/4x3/434 3/3247297 561/4x142 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