RADIO CONTROL GIANTS rx MAN WHO SAYS Ill give dollar Giant Scale model comes out nose heavy youll give nickel comes out tail heavy would make fortune Despite fact engines models proportionately heavier little ones theres much battery pack shifting firewall tire weight bolting get CC desired range big RC models solid brass prop spinners sold express purpose adding nose weight Giant Scale models Model designers forever writing how-to articles keep tail surfaces model light proceed design rudders stabilizers made big chunks balsa worse tail feathers made solid balsa sheet type construction almost guaranteed produce tail-heavy model thatll require lead up front balance model properly Its given RC models structure should strong enough handle anticipated flight landing loads still light possible Balancing weights dont meet criteria sure During WW full-scale aircraft designers used wire wing tail surface trailing edges keep structural weight down material isnt suitable models ways keep back ends models light strong Its no secret Im talking about laminating Wrapping dampened balsa strips around form recommended method tail surface construction Its certainly light allows continuous structure minimum glue joints woods grain edge laminated part always tangent associated curve making stronger Finally laminating eliminates much tracing cutting curved parts ways go about laminating method Im going suggest seems work best models Make laminating form tracing outside contours components onto file-folder stock Draw parallel line inside template youve produced spaced desired width part youll making half inch less seems work well Giant Scale models Cut out reduced patteru trace piece plywood thats same thickness stab rudder models fin has maximum thickness 3/s use 3/ plywood After sanding edges plywood nice smooth rub thoroughly crayon candle wax keeps laminated part sticking form After spreading bit waxed paper workbench surface again keep things sticking nail form Homasote Now prepare laminating strips cant find store-bought strips match thickness surface youre producing cut strips sheet 1A6 balsa can use thinner wood anything thicker doesnt give enough really bend properly August1994 65 Ready laminate Giant Scale wingtip full-size file card template laminated wingtip made up 1/16 balsa strips Finished tip reduced template waxed-edge plywood laminating form 1A inch width Closeup laminated wingtip note part marked forThe finished laminated wingtipit fits Laminating can save trimming Adhesive Elmers Glue-All CyAweight add strength parts Soak strips warm water youve added bit household ammonia may stink up bathroom bathtub easiest place lamination soaking things thoroughly soaked nice bendy its laminating time point have two choices concerning type glue youre going use can use CyA old standby Elmers Glue-All opt employ thin fast stuff bend strips need around form hit whole assembly thin CyA Make sure whole works thoroughly saturated youre Elmers fan lay bead white glue middle strip before lay around form after first course Use sturdy T-pin end laminations moving add strips Use lamination width part calls everything laid up compress whole works form row model making pins extra lamination will probably indented holding pins sanded off later give part smooth exterior contour course youll run laminations well beyond ends form laminations will trimmed fit drawings later Laminating need limited tailfeathers parts curved may used straight parts outlines well weight-saving strengthening advantages really big RC models might consider using /32 plywood laminating strips added strength works well produces curved part will hold its shape tighten models covering Tim Toutant Hampton Virginia did TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name 66 Model Aviation Toutant spectacular Ultimate bipe has Miller Lew Pancoasts 82 1k-scale Schoenfeldt Firecracker has Roper Genuine Drafts color scheme black red gold white 1/9 six-inch prop shaft extension TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered Made n U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 943-1867 right came time apply finish 28% scale Ohio R/C Ultimate bipe went experts help permission Big companies pay big bucks consultants design logos color schemes will identify products Since logos color combinations represent companies marketplace guarded jealously Tim wanted duplicate Miller Genuine Draft Beer color scheme logo bipe didnt want incur wrath Miller folks So before purchased first roll MonoKote model Tim contacted Miller received blessing required sign disclaimer absolving company liability resulting flight model permission hand Tim covered model Miller colors went first class local sign company produce scale-sized logos Trimkote Things came out beautifully satisfaction knowing did things right legal viewpoint Curvin Elsenhart York Pennsylvania stunning Giant Waco model has graced pageshas shared technique producing scale piano hinges sent steel jig necessary sheet aluminum wire stock could give method try Ill let know comes out next month detail process October issue May 1991 Giant Scale column suggested might nifty Golden Age series races could organized Scale representations Gee Bees Wedell-Williams Folkerts Chesters would provide colorful addition currently popular Unlimited AT-6 Reno-type pylon scrambles Although apparently move afoot realize such race series details unclear moment happens theres Giant Scale model builder wants ready model Tony LeViers Schoenfeldt Firecracker fact Lewis Pancoast Spokane Washington has ready since 1982 home-designed-and-built 1A-scale Rider R-4 spanned 72 inches weighed 15 pounds powered Roper 19 engine Lew used six-inch prop shaft extension move engine back cowling avoid nose-heavy problems still add four ounces lead tail model get CG right original model flown five years still exists Lew plans design build new version Firecracker waiting definitive set rules before putting pencil paper would sure refreshing add Big Bird model Golden Age racer event present refurbished warbird Reno-type pylon races 4THE WOFLIT OFiLY COUEFIF1E3 IFiOFi WITH fiFTIFIDiL W1TELLbOEF1EE creation space age technology 21st CENTURY IRON makes other covering irons obsolete No guesswork major iron-on covering manufacturers recommend specific application shrinking temperatures achieve tightest longest lasting possible finish Only 21st CENTURY IRON has built-in temperature control system accurate within three degrees Fahrenheit dial setting Simply set dial desired temperature Temperature Processing Indicator TPI lights iron temperature rises reach dial setting TPI blinks set temperature reached telling its time cover No thermometer complicated testing needed advanced tool iron allows dial specific temperature 21st CENTURYhas designed ground up master modelers Itsshoe design will reach places other irons can dream ofmd its fully contoured shape allows dent-freeapplication temperature control dial handle hot shoe no burned fingers Its specially ulated coating delivers remarkable slip characteristics smoothest no-drag slide over virtually covering surface custom-fitted covering sock sturdy table top stand included free costs little conventional irons its last iron youll ever buy smart iron Coverite REAR ASEESO STATUS OF SOMFEROOIWE ACHESOL SYSTEM TOWEEATAEE CONTETE LEONETE ON sTAPLE NOT AU SHOE ALLOWS H AROOLALLY EOONOEO 4 CONTROL WOHOAT ROSUWS FINGERS ON TIOTOKOC PIAL TEMFEROTORE ACCURATE ro WTUW 5 OEGEEES FAITRESSES OF SlOE TEMPERATURE- .SIPEEASES CCSEEThG OF FILLETSJ 881 Box 1238 H~ghTsvilie M6T64037616 5846264 FAX 616 56M265 OVERE 420 BABYLON AOAO NORSEAM PNNSYLEAWA 12044
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/08
Page Numbers: 65, 66, 67
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS rx MAN WHO SAYS Ill give dollar Giant Scale model comes out nose heavy youll give nickel comes out tail heavy would make fortune Despite fact engines models proportionately heavier little ones theres much battery pack shifting firewall tire weight bolting get CC desired range big RC models solid brass prop spinners sold express purpose adding nose weight Giant Scale models Model designers forever writing how-to articles keep tail surfaces model light proceed design rudders stabilizers made big chunks balsa worse tail feathers made solid balsa sheet type construction almost guaranteed produce tail-heavy model thatll require lead up front balance model properly Its given RC models structure should strong enough handle anticipated flight landing loads still light possible Balancing weights dont meet criteria sure During WW full-scale aircraft designers used wire wing tail surface trailing edges keep structural weight down material isnt suitable models ways keep back ends models light strong Its no secret Im talking about laminating Wrapping dampened balsa strips around form recommended method tail surface construction Its certainly light allows continuous structure minimum glue joints woods grain edge laminated part always tangent associated curve making stronger Finally laminating eliminates much tracing cutting curved parts ways go about laminating method Im going suggest seems work best models Make laminating form tracing outside contours components onto file-folder stock Draw parallel line inside template youve produced spaced desired width part youll making half inch less seems work well Giant Scale models Cut out reduced patteru trace piece plywood thats same thickness stab rudder models fin has maximum thickness 3/s use 3/ plywood After sanding edges plywood nice smooth rub thoroughly crayon candle wax keeps laminated part sticking form After spreading bit waxed paper workbench surface again keep things sticking nail form Homasote Now prepare laminating strips cant find store-bought strips match thickness surface youre producing cut strips sheet 1A6 balsa can use thinner wood anything thicker doesnt give enough really bend properly August1994 65 Ready laminate Giant Scale wingtip full-size file card template laminated wingtip made up 1/16 balsa strips Finished tip reduced template waxed-edge plywood laminating form 1A inch width Closeup laminated wingtip note part marked forThe finished laminated wingtipit fits Laminating can save trimming Adhesive Elmers Glue-All CyAweight add strength parts Soak strips warm water youve added bit household ammonia may stink up bathroom bathtub easiest place lamination soaking things thoroughly soaked nice bendy its laminating time point have two choices concerning type glue youre going use can use CyA old standby Elmers Glue-All opt employ thin fast stuff bend strips need around form hit whole assembly thin CyA Make sure whole works thoroughly saturated youre Elmers fan lay bead white glue middle strip before lay around form after first course Use sturdy T-pin end laminations moving add strips Use lamination width part calls everything laid up compress whole works form row model making pins extra lamination will probably indented holding pins sanded off later give part smooth exterior contour course youll run laminations well beyond ends form laminations will trimmed fit drawings later Laminating need limited tailfeathers parts curved may used straight parts outlines well weight-saving strengthening advantages really big RC models might consider using /32 plywood laminating strips added strength works well produces curved part will hold its shape tighten models covering Tim Toutant Hampton Virginia did TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name 66 Model Aviation Toutant spectacular Ultimate bipe has Miller Lew Pancoasts 82 1k-scale Schoenfeldt Firecracker has Roper Genuine Drafts color scheme black red gold white 1/9 six-inch prop shaft extension TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered Made n U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 943-1867 right came time apply finish 28% scale Ohio R/C Ultimate bipe went experts help permission Big companies pay big bucks consultants design logos color schemes will identify products Since logos color combinations represent companies marketplace guarded jealously Tim wanted duplicate Miller Genuine Draft Beer color scheme logo bipe didnt want incur wrath Miller folks So before purchased first roll MonoKote model Tim contacted Miller received blessing required sign disclaimer absolving company liability resulting flight model permission hand Tim covered model Miller colors went first class local sign company produce scale-sized logos Trimkote Things came out beautifully satisfaction knowing did things right legal viewpoint Curvin Elsenhart York Pennsylvania stunning Giant Waco model has graced pageshas shared technique producing scale piano hinges sent steel jig necessary sheet aluminum wire stock could give method try Ill let know comes out next month detail process October issue May 1991 Giant Scale column suggested might nifty Golden Age series races could organized Scale representations Gee Bees Wedell-Williams Folkerts Chesters would provide colorful addition currently popular Unlimited AT-6 Reno-type pylon scrambles Although apparently move afoot realize such race series details unclear moment happens theres Giant Scale model builder wants ready model Tony LeViers Schoenfeldt Firecracker fact Lewis Pancoast Spokane Washington has ready since 1982 home-designed-and-built 1A-scale Rider R-4 spanned 72 inches weighed 15 pounds powered Roper 19 engine Lew used six-inch prop shaft extension move engine back cowling avoid nose-heavy problems still add four ounces lead tail model get CG right original model flown five years still exists Lew plans design build new version Firecracker waiting definitive set rules before putting pencil paper would sure refreshing add Big Bird model Golden Age racer event present refurbished warbird Reno-type pylon races 4THE WOFLIT OFiLY COUEFIF1E3 IFiOFi WITH fiFTIFIDiL W1TELLbOEF1EE creation space age technology 21st CENTURY IRON makes other covering irons obsolete No guesswork major iron-on covering manufacturers recommend specific application shrinking temperatures achieve tightest longest lasting possible finish Only 21st CENTURY IRON has built-in temperature control system accurate within three degrees Fahrenheit dial setting Simply set dial desired temperature Temperature Processing Indicator TPI lights iron temperature rises reach dial setting TPI blinks set temperature reached telling its time cover No thermometer complicated testing needed advanced tool iron allows dial specific temperature 21st CENTURYhas designed ground up master modelers Itsshoe design will reach places other irons can dream ofmd its fully contoured shape allows dent-freeapplication temperature control dial handle hot shoe no burned fingers Its specially ulated coating delivers remarkable slip characteristics smoothest no-drag slide over virtually covering surface custom-fitted covering sock sturdy table top stand included free costs little conventional irons its last iron youll ever buy smart iron Coverite REAR ASEESO STATUS OF SOMFEROOIWE ACHESOL SYSTEM TOWEEATAEE CONTETE LEONETE ON sTAPLE NOT AU SHOE ALLOWS H AROOLALLY EOONOEO 4 CONTROL WOHOAT ROSUWS FINGERS ON TIOTOKOC PIAL TEMFEROTORE ACCURATE ro WTUW 5 OEGEEES FAITRESSES OF SlOE TEMPERATURE- .SIPEEASES CCSEEThG OF FILLETSJ 881 Box 1238 H~ghTsvilie M6T64037616 5846264 FAX 616 56M265 OVERE 420 BABYLON AOAO NORSEAM PNNSYLEAWA 12044
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/08
Page Numbers: 65, 66, 67
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS rx MAN WHO SAYS Ill give dollar Giant Scale model comes out nose heavy youll give nickel comes out tail heavy would make fortune Despite fact engines models proportionately heavier little ones theres much battery pack shifting firewall tire weight bolting get CC desired range big RC models solid brass prop spinners sold express purpose adding nose weight Giant Scale models Model designers forever writing how-to articles keep tail surfaces model light proceed design rudders stabilizers made big chunks balsa worse tail feathers made solid balsa sheet type construction almost guaranteed produce tail-heavy model thatll require lead up front balance model properly Its given RC models structure should strong enough handle anticipated flight landing loads still light possible Balancing weights dont meet criteria sure During WW full-scale aircraft designers used wire wing tail surface trailing edges keep structural weight down material isnt suitable models ways keep back ends models light strong Its no secret Im talking about laminating Wrapping dampened balsa strips around form recommended method tail surface construction Its certainly light allows continuous structure minimum glue joints woods grain edge laminated part always tangent associated curve making stronger Finally laminating eliminates much tracing cutting curved parts ways go about laminating method Im going suggest seems work best models Make laminating form tracing outside contours components onto file-folder stock Draw parallel line inside template youve produced spaced desired width part youll making half inch less seems work well Giant Scale models Cut out reduced patteru trace piece plywood thats same thickness stab rudder models fin has maximum thickness 3/s use 3/ plywood After sanding edges plywood nice smooth rub thoroughly crayon candle wax keeps laminated part sticking form After spreading bit waxed paper workbench surface again keep things sticking nail form Homasote Now prepare laminating strips cant find store-bought strips match thickness surface youre producing cut strips sheet 1A6 balsa can use thinner wood anything thicker doesnt give enough really bend properly August1994 65 Ready laminate Giant Scale wingtip full-size file card template laminated wingtip made up 1/16 balsa strips Finished tip reduced template waxed-edge plywood laminating form 1A inch width Closeup laminated wingtip note part marked forThe finished laminated wingtipit fits Laminating can save trimming Adhesive Elmers Glue-All CyAweight add strength parts Soak strips warm water youve added bit household ammonia may stink up bathroom bathtub easiest place lamination soaking things thoroughly soaked nice bendy its laminating time point have two choices concerning type glue youre going use can use CyA old standby Elmers Glue-All opt employ thin fast stuff bend strips need around form hit whole assembly thin CyA Make sure whole works thoroughly saturated youre Elmers fan lay bead white glue middle strip before lay around form after first course Use sturdy T-pin end laminations moving add strips Use lamination width part calls everything laid up compress whole works form row model making pins extra lamination will probably indented holding pins sanded off later give part smooth exterior contour course youll run laminations well beyond ends form laminations will trimmed fit drawings later Laminating need limited tailfeathers parts curved may used straight parts outlines well weight-saving strengthening advantages really big RC models might consider using /32 plywood laminating strips added strength works well produces curved part will hold its shape tighten models covering Tim Toutant Hampton Virginia did TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name 66 Model Aviation Toutant spectacular Ultimate bipe has Miller Lew Pancoasts 82 1k-scale Schoenfeldt Firecracker has Roper Genuine Drafts color scheme black red gold white 1/9 six-inch prop shaft extension TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered Made n U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 943-1867 right came time apply finish 28% scale Ohio R/C Ultimate bipe went experts help permission Big companies pay big bucks consultants design logos color schemes will identify products Since logos color combinations represent companies marketplace guarded jealously Tim wanted duplicate Miller Genuine Draft Beer color scheme logo bipe didnt want incur wrath Miller folks So before purchased first roll MonoKote model Tim contacted Miller received blessing required sign disclaimer absolving company liability resulting flight model permission hand Tim covered model Miller colors went first class local sign company produce scale-sized logos Trimkote Things came out beautifully satisfaction knowing did things right legal viewpoint Curvin Elsenhart York Pennsylvania stunning Giant Waco model has graced pageshas shared technique producing scale piano hinges sent steel jig necessary sheet aluminum wire stock could give method try Ill let know comes out next month detail process October issue May 1991 Giant Scale column suggested might nifty Golden Age series races could organized Scale representations Gee Bees Wedell-Williams Folkerts Chesters would provide colorful addition currently popular Unlimited AT-6 Reno-type pylon scrambles Although apparently move afoot realize such race series details unclear moment happens theres Giant Scale model builder wants ready model Tony LeViers Schoenfeldt Firecracker fact Lewis Pancoast Spokane Washington has ready since 1982 home-designed-and-built 1A-scale Rider R-4 spanned 72 inches weighed 15 pounds powered Roper 19 engine Lew used six-inch prop shaft extension move engine back cowling avoid nose-heavy problems still add four ounces lead tail model get CG right original model flown five years still exists Lew plans design build new version Firecracker waiting definitive set rules before putting pencil paper would sure refreshing add Big Bird model Golden Age racer event present refurbished warbird Reno-type pylon races 4THE WOFLIT OFiLY COUEFIF1E3 IFiOFi WITH fiFTIFIDiL W1TELLbOEF1EE creation space age technology 21st CENTURY IRON makes other covering irons obsolete No guesswork major iron-on covering manufacturers recommend specific application shrinking temperatures achieve tightest longest lasting possible finish Only 21st CENTURY IRON has built-in temperature control system accurate within three degrees Fahrenheit dial setting Simply set dial desired temperature Temperature Processing Indicator TPI lights iron temperature rises reach dial setting TPI blinks set temperature reached telling its time cover No thermometer complicated testing needed advanced tool iron allows dial specific temperature 21st CENTURYhas designed ground up master modelers Itsshoe design will reach places other irons can dream ofmd its fully contoured shape allows dent-freeapplication temperature control dial handle hot shoe no burned fingers Its specially ulated coating delivers remarkable slip characteristics smoothest no-drag slide over virtually covering surface custom-fitted covering sock sturdy table top stand included free costs little conventional irons its last iron youll ever buy smart iron Coverite REAR ASEESO STATUS OF SOMFEROOIWE ACHESOL SYSTEM TOWEEATAEE CONTETE LEONETE ON sTAPLE NOT AU SHOE ALLOWS H AROOLALLY EOONOEO 4 CONTROL WOHOAT ROSUWS FINGERS ON TIOTOKOC PIAL TEMFEROTORE ACCURATE ro WTUW 5 OEGEEES FAITRESSES OF SlOE TEMPERATURE- .SIPEEASES CCSEEThG OF FILLETSJ 881 Box 1238 H~ghTsvilie M6T64037616 5846264 FAX 616 56M265 OVERE 420 BABYLON AOAO NORSEAM PNNSYLEAWA 12044