RADIO CONTROL GIANTS YOU MUST ADMIT building flying Giant Scale models can run money however tricks trade can keep cost gorgeous model within limits price big-ticket items such radio engine maybe set retracts cant avoided some downright inexpensive items can save buck two Ill start covering applied wing foam cores Sheet balsa /M plywood preferred materials Coated poster board however much cheaper its available discount drug stores Used shiny side out accepts paint well adds considerable strength wing cores does take gentle hand very fine sandpaper thin trailing edges usual glues used balsa plywood work just fine poster board tad heavy onerously second material also rather inexpensive its much harder locate ribbed butchers paper Its ribbed side other side usually coated wax Applied ribs spanwise open wing structure wont dish between ribs get good airfoil Ribbed butchers paper held up wonderfully first successful proportionally controlled RC model deBolt Jenny Other coated butcher paper usually white may also used covering material Assuming again coating isnt wax too will accept paint Caution make sure butcher paper covering tight apply Theres no way tighten after its glued clear doped place Since Im pretty well involved wings might good idea consider foam core wing ribs course cant used ribs must sustain stresses such landing gear aileron servo strut attachment points its ideal interim ribs built-up wing Foam core comes big sheets varying thicknesses ideal long-chord wing ribs Giant Scale modelers addicted Foam core can also used fuselage formers again proviso placed former must absorb stress can get foam core lumber yards its used insulation artist supply stores some model hobby shops Painting Giant Scale model acres surface can drink up bunch paint model powered gas burner chain saw leaf blower etc doesnt need fuel-proofing modelers have found Krylon Rust-Oleum spray cans available practically everywhere provide great yet inexpensive paint jobs array available colors rather extensive youre matching Scale color however may out luck enamel spray cans Dam Providing suitable base model paint job may save few penceif chose use nitrate dope Its much less expensive exotic dopes paint does have couple advantages often overlooked First practically paint including fuel-proof butyrates can used over nitrate dope Second primers used painting models have fillers its hard beat old nitrate-dope-and-talcum-powder filler/primer coat usually fills fiberglass sands smooth babys posterior course Dick Phillips inexpensive method filling pores cloth-covered giant models such silk Dacron single coat unflavored uncolored Knox gelatin water brushed tightened fabric will fill spaces providing base super paint job gelatin coat prevents interior paint runs air-proofing covering material Remember coat Still painting kick recommend Perfect Paint camouflage October 1994 77 Giant Scale models dont have monstrous fully assembled -scale Bede easily transported Magnificent version 1929 Thompson Trophy-winning Travelair Mystery Ship miniature Japanese Zero naval fighter Giant Scale German Junkers Stuka prototype surprisingly large airplane warbird Because usually covers single coat second coat may overdoing unthinned goes long way great covering power few quarts Perfect Paint will job usually would require gallons model youre considering follows traditional longerons-and-uprights methods construction theres way save balsa spruce Take lead Lou Proctors models consider using fishing monofilament cross-bracing between former bays uprights An X 20- 30-pound-test line drawn taut glued between uprights will substantially strengthen stick-built structure very low cost thin channel filed top bottom upright allows run couple continuous strands monofilament nose tail super-strong fuselage can also used between spars/ribs built-up wing duplicating internal wing bracing full-scale aircraft model needs glazed windows cheap source transparent material readily available blister packs hold whole bunch items may have sort through packs find enough window glass model its free Speaking packaging its shame model builders viewpoint Leggs no longer sold traditional egg-shaped plastic cartons tops really nifty prop spinners after turned suitably sized metal backplate can find old Leggs cartons have friend metalworking lathe bunch Scale models can use inexpensive spinners plastic packaging materials can adapted Scale model shapes takes bit searching right shape free Scale details final handy hint isnt necessarily money saver labor-saver consider using very fine steel wool painting fiberglass fuselage Minimal sanding provides nap holds paint particularly well Use before after prime fiberglass casting provide good painting surface can used finish coats paint before adding decals details give semi-matte finish youre bit tired seeing eternal Cubs model flightline take heart Jolly Olde Englands Dennis Bryant has come rescue Scale model should overcome Cub Syndrome spades Construction will bit difficult usual high-wing monoplane Dennis latest plan set 96-inch span Fieseler Storch Drawn 1/6 scale Storch has bumps air scoops right Scale places received set Storch plans Bob Holman theyre absolutely gorgeous include camouflage painting diagram Bob will probably offer fiberglass cowl model maybe wing rib sets and/or complete kit have hots true STOL model contact Bob PO Box 740 San Bernardino CA 92402 drawings reasonable $35 plus $5 postage handling pjmnEEKhMO iiW ruenflERS MODEL AVIATION lts everytning tar sport aerobatic models warbirds ducted fan jets k out new sport & aerobatic winners Byron Youll find complete section Byrons high-performance blended fuels including research blending testing procedures Plus browse through full line accessories like power packages engines N engine mounts landing gear pneumatic components scale conven- ORIGINALS INCF ience components finishing touches Theres nothing like being Semiscale model RAFs SE5a WW fighterovercome events what hobby worlo uroer yours iooay Send $400 personal copy BYRON ORIGINALS FULL-COLOR SUPER CATALOG credit card orders call 1-712-364-3165 happened set describe construct some nifty aluminum piano hinges based Curvin Bisenharts neat method Jerry Nelson sent copy latest newsletter Jerry notes has readymade aluminum piano hinges sale Theyre -inch wide 032 thick come 12- 24- 36-inch lengths 12-inch hinges oaly $325 pair two 2-foot lengths $6 pair yard-long hinges reasonable $9 Add hinges /tk aluminum rivets Jerry also sells can go full-scale metal construction functional Scale panels minimum labor address Nelson Aircraft Co 21550 NW Nicholas Ct Unit D Hillsboro OR 97124 Tel 503 629-5277 Another neat note Jerry offers IMAA QSAA members 10% discount productsincluding outstanding System Three paints An interesting videotape amved mall its directly involved Giant Scale oaly last segment concemed RC Scale details several events 1992 Nationalseverything Indoor Control Line Speed tape broadcast quality well edited original music added Alan Abriss producer source two-hour tape Write Alan Homegrown Television Production 94-2066th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 price $25 plus $4 postage handling Hope having pleasant successful Giant Scale flying season ubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied Film Over Film No Problem nIF wtXDPt*XER easily converts 10 allow appiy trims choice No Sags Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Use Any Prep Easy Use iHE wXDPgXER" will weaken integrity structure Tired spending countless hours doing great covering job see bubble sag once get field Tired trying apply film over film trapping ugly gas bubbles no matter what heat setting iron alone Finally covering tool really works helps cover like pros unique design THE WOODPECKER enables aerate solid ply balsawood surfaces just minutes thousands microholes allowing trapped gasses created heating covering materials escape No oulgassing means no bubbles sagging Its easy get great results youll think youre doing something wrong last tan get profesoional looking resolts monokote THE WOODPECKER" does say would wholeheartedly recommend modeler uses iron-on conering try -David L Eller IMAA Director District tv See Hobby Dealer First Send Check/Money Order Directly Visa & MIC Accepted Made n u 5 steel canal act no Tho snore toy Only $1895 add 5265 ohppng cA reodests add 57 75% naleo tau orders only1-800-336-5602 sorry No coos 'tHE WOODPECKFR' replares pricking balsa sheet thouaanda pinholes before applying iron-on conerings creates elean bubble-tree surface tot iron-on film fabrics Its quick once try youll never pin roatine again -JeS Troy RC stale Editor Model Aviation Magazine June t594 UNIQUE MODEL PRODUCTS RO Box 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 92352-2229 Information call gtg 336-5602 FAX 9091 336-27th DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME SPECIAL DEALER PACKAGE. October 1994 79 THE WOODPECKERTM First Convertible Multi-Purpose Coveting Tool PCfld NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/10
Page Numbers: 77, 78, 79
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS YOU MUST ADMIT building flying Giant Scale models can run money however tricks trade can keep cost gorgeous model within limits price big-ticket items such radio engine maybe set retracts cant avoided some downright inexpensive items can save buck two Ill start covering applied wing foam cores Sheet balsa /M plywood preferred materials Coated poster board however much cheaper its available discount drug stores Used shiny side out accepts paint well adds considerable strength wing cores does take gentle hand very fine sandpaper thin trailing edges usual glues used balsa plywood work just fine poster board tad heavy onerously second material also rather inexpensive its much harder locate ribbed butchers paper Its ribbed side other side usually coated wax Applied ribs spanwise open wing structure wont dish between ribs get good airfoil Ribbed butchers paper held up wonderfully first successful proportionally controlled RC model deBolt Jenny Other coated butcher paper usually white may also used covering material Assuming again coating isnt wax too will accept paint Caution make sure butcher paper covering tight apply Theres no way tighten after its glued clear doped place Since Im pretty well involved wings might good idea consider foam core wing ribs course cant used ribs must sustain stresses such landing gear aileron servo strut attachment points its ideal interim ribs built-up wing Foam core comes big sheets varying thicknesses ideal long-chord wing ribs Giant Scale modelers addicted Foam core can also used fuselage formers again proviso placed former must absorb stress can get foam core lumber yards its used insulation artist supply stores some model hobby shops Painting Giant Scale model acres surface can drink up bunch paint model powered gas burner chain saw leaf blower etc doesnt need fuel-proofing modelers have found Krylon Rust-Oleum spray cans available practically everywhere provide great yet inexpensive paint jobs array available colors rather extensive youre matching Scale color however may out luck enamel spray cans Dam Providing suitable base model paint job may save few penceif chose use nitrate dope Its much less expensive exotic dopes paint does have couple advantages often overlooked First practically paint including fuel-proof butyrates can used over nitrate dope Second primers used painting models have fillers its hard beat old nitrate-dope-and-talcum-powder filler/primer coat usually fills fiberglass sands smooth babys posterior course Dick Phillips inexpensive method filling pores cloth-covered giant models such silk Dacron single coat unflavored uncolored Knox gelatin water brushed tightened fabric will fill spaces providing base super paint job gelatin coat prevents interior paint runs air-proofing covering material Remember coat Still painting kick recommend Perfect Paint camouflage October 1994 77 Giant Scale models dont have monstrous fully assembled -scale Bede easily transported Magnificent version 1929 Thompson Trophy-winning Travelair Mystery Ship miniature Japanese Zero naval fighter Giant Scale German Junkers Stuka prototype surprisingly large airplane warbird Because usually covers single coat second coat may overdoing unthinned goes long way great covering power few quarts Perfect Paint will job usually would require gallons model youre considering follows traditional longerons-and-uprights methods construction theres way save balsa spruce Take lead Lou Proctors models consider using fishing monofilament cross-bracing between former bays uprights An X 20- 30-pound-test line drawn taut glued between uprights will substantially strengthen stick-built structure very low cost thin channel filed top bottom upright allows run couple continuous strands monofilament nose tail super-strong fuselage can also used between spars/ribs built-up wing duplicating internal wing bracing full-scale aircraft model needs glazed windows cheap source transparent material readily available blister packs hold whole bunch items may have sort through packs find enough window glass model its free Speaking packaging its shame model builders viewpoint Leggs no longer sold traditional egg-shaped plastic cartons tops really nifty prop spinners after turned suitably sized metal backplate can find old Leggs cartons have friend metalworking lathe bunch Scale models can use inexpensive spinners plastic packaging materials can adapted Scale model shapes takes bit searching right shape free Scale details final handy hint isnt necessarily money saver labor-saver consider using very fine steel wool painting fiberglass fuselage Minimal sanding provides nap holds paint particularly well Use before after prime fiberglass casting provide good painting surface can used finish coats paint before adding decals details give semi-matte finish youre bit tired seeing eternal Cubs model flightline take heart Jolly Olde Englands Dennis Bryant has come rescue Scale model should overcome Cub Syndrome spades Construction will bit difficult usual high-wing monoplane Dennis latest plan set 96-inch span Fieseler Storch Drawn 1/6 scale Storch has bumps air scoops right Scale places received set Storch plans Bob Holman theyre absolutely gorgeous include camouflage painting diagram Bob will probably offer fiberglass cowl model maybe wing rib sets and/or complete kit have hots true STOL model contact Bob PO Box 740 San Bernardino CA 92402 drawings reasonable $35 plus $5 postage handling pjmnEEKhMO iiW ruenflERS MODEL AVIATION lts everytning tar sport aerobatic models warbirds ducted fan jets k out new sport & aerobatic winners Byron Youll find complete section Byrons high-performance blended fuels including research blending testing procedures Plus browse through full line accessories like power packages engines N engine mounts landing gear pneumatic components scale conven- ORIGINALS INCF ience components finishing touches Theres nothing like being Semiscale model RAFs SE5a WW fighterovercome events what hobby worlo uroer yours iooay Send $400 personal copy BYRON ORIGINALS FULL-COLOR SUPER CATALOG credit card orders call 1-712-364-3165 happened set describe construct some nifty aluminum piano hinges based Curvin Bisenharts neat method Jerry Nelson sent copy latest newsletter Jerry notes has readymade aluminum piano hinges sale Theyre -inch wide 032 thick come 12- 24- 36-inch lengths 12-inch hinges oaly $325 pair two 2-foot lengths $6 pair yard-long hinges reasonable $9 Add hinges /tk aluminum rivets Jerry also sells can go full-scale metal construction functional Scale panels minimum labor address Nelson Aircraft Co 21550 NW Nicholas Ct Unit D Hillsboro OR 97124 Tel 503 629-5277 Another neat note Jerry offers IMAA QSAA members 10% discount productsincluding outstanding System Three paints An interesting videotape amved mall its directly involved Giant Scale oaly last segment concemed RC Scale details several events 1992 Nationalseverything Indoor Control Line Speed tape broadcast quality well edited original music added Alan Abriss producer source two-hour tape Write Alan Homegrown Television Production 94-2066th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 price $25 plus $4 postage handling Hope having pleasant successful Giant Scale flying season ubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied Film Over Film No Problem nIF wtXDPt*XER easily converts 10 allow appiy trims choice No Sags Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Use Any Prep Easy Use iHE wXDPgXER" will weaken integrity structure Tired spending countless hours doing great covering job see bubble sag once get field Tired trying apply film over film trapping ugly gas bubbles no matter what heat setting iron alone Finally covering tool really works helps cover like pros unique design THE WOODPECKER enables aerate solid ply balsawood surfaces just minutes thousands microholes allowing trapped gasses created heating covering materials escape No oulgassing means no bubbles sagging Its easy get great results youll think youre doing something wrong last tan get profesoional looking resolts monokote THE WOODPECKER" does say would wholeheartedly recommend modeler uses iron-on conering try -David L Eller IMAA Director District tv See Hobby Dealer First Send Check/Money Order Directly Visa & MIC Accepted Made n u 5 steel canal act no Tho snore toy Only $1895 add 5265 ohppng cA reodests add 57 75% naleo tau orders only1-800-336-5602 sorry No coos 'tHE WOODPECKFR' replares pricking balsa sheet thouaanda pinholes before applying iron-on conerings creates elean bubble-tree surface tot iron-on film fabrics Its quick once try youll never pin roatine again -JeS Troy RC stale Editor Model Aviation Magazine June t594 UNIQUE MODEL PRODUCTS RO Box 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 92352-2229 Information call gtg 336-5602 FAX 9091 336-27th DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME SPECIAL DEALER PACKAGE. October 1994 79 THE WOODPECKERTM First Convertible Multi-Purpose Coveting Tool PCfld NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/10
Page Numbers: 77, 78, 79
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS YOU MUST ADMIT building flying Giant Scale models can run money however tricks trade can keep cost gorgeous model within limits price big-ticket items such radio engine maybe set retracts cant avoided some downright inexpensive items can save buck two Ill start covering applied wing foam cores Sheet balsa /M plywood preferred materials Coated poster board however much cheaper its available discount drug stores Used shiny side out accepts paint well adds considerable strength wing cores does take gentle hand very fine sandpaper thin trailing edges usual glues used balsa plywood work just fine poster board tad heavy onerously second material also rather inexpensive its much harder locate ribbed butchers paper Its ribbed side other side usually coated wax Applied ribs spanwise open wing structure wont dish between ribs get good airfoil Ribbed butchers paper held up wonderfully first successful proportionally controlled RC model deBolt Jenny Other coated butcher paper usually white may also used covering material Assuming again coating isnt wax too will accept paint Caution make sure butcher paper covering tight apply Theres no way tighten after its glued clear doped place Since Im pretty well involved wings might good idea consider foam core wing ribs course cant used ribs must sustain stresses such landing gear aileron servo strut attachment points its ideal interim ribs built-up wing Foam core comes big sheets varying thicknesses ideal long-chord wing ribs Giant Scale modelers addicted Foam core can also used fuselage formers again proviso placed former must absorb stress can get foam core lumber yards its used insulation artist supply stores some model hobby shops Painting Giant Scale model acres surface can drink up bunch paint model powered gas burner chain saw leaf blower etc doesnt need fuel-proofing modelers have found Krylon Rust-Oleum spray cans available practically everywhere provide great yet inexpensive paint jobs array available colors rather extensive youre matching Scale color however may out luck enamel spray cans Dam Providing suitable base model paint job may save few penceif chose use nitrate dope Its much less expensive exotic dopes paint does have couple advantages often overlooked First practically paint including fuel-proof butyrates can used over nitrate dope Second primers used painting models have fillers its hard beat old nitrate-dope-and-talcum-powder filler/primer coat usually fills fiberglass sands smooth babys posterior course Dick Phillips inexpensive method filling pores cloth-covered giant models such silk Dacron single coat unflavored uncolored Knox gelatin water brushed tightened fabric will fill spaces providing base super paint job gelatin coat prevents interior paint runs air-proofing covering material Remember coat Still painting kick recommend Perfect Paint camouflage October 1994 77 Giant Scale models dont have monstrous fully assembled -scale Bede easily transported Magnificent version 1929 Thompson Trophy-winning Travelair Mystery Ship miniature Japanese Zero naval fighter Giant Scale German Junkers Stuka prototype surprisingly large airplane warbird Because usually covers single coat second coat may overdoing unthinned goes long way great covering power few quarts Perfect Paint will job usually would require gallons model youre considering follows traditional longerons-and-uprights methods construction theres way save balsa spruce Take lead Lou Proctors models consider using fishing monofilament cross-bracing between former bays uprights An X 20- 30-pound-test line drawn taut glued between uprights will substantially strengthen stick-built structure very low cost thin channel filed top bottom upright allows run couple continuous strands monofilament nose tail super-strong fuselage can also used between spars/ribs built-up wing duplicating internal wing bracing full-scale aircraft model needs glazed windows cheap source transparent material readily available blister packs hold whole bunch items may have sort through packs find enough window glass model its free Speaking packaging its shame model builders viewpoint Leggs no longer sold traditional egg-shaped plastic cartons tops really nifty prop spinners after turned suitably sized metal backplate can find old Leggs cartons have friend metalworking lathe bunch Scale models can use inexpensive spinners plastic packaging materials can adapted Scale model shapes takes bit searching right shape free Scale details final handy hint isnt necessarily money saver labor-saver consider using very fine steel wool painting fiberglass fuselage Minimal sanding provides nap holds paint particularly well Use before after prime fiberglass casting provide good painting surface can used finish coats paint before adding decals details give semi-matte finish youre bit tired seeing eternal Cubs model flightline take heart Jolly Olde Englands Dennis Bryant has come rescue Scale model should overcome Cub Syndrome spades Construction will bit difficult usual high-wing monoplane Dennis latest plan set 96-inch span Fieseler Storch Drawn 1/6 scale Storch has bumps air scoops right Scale places received set Storch plans Bob Holman theyre absolutely gorgeous include camouflage painting diagram Bob will probably offer fiberglass cowl model maybe wing rib sets and/or complete kit have hots true STOL model contact Bob PO Box 740 San Bernardino CA 92402 drawings reasonable $35 plus $5 postage handling pjmnEEKhMO iiW ruenflERS MODEL AVIATION lts everytning tar sport aerobatic models warbirds ducted fan jets k out new sport & aerobatic winners Byron Youll find complete section Byrons high-performance blended fuels including research blending testing procedures Plus browse through full line accessories like power packages engines N engine mounts landing gear pneumatic components scale conven- ORIGINALS INCF ience components finishing touches Theres nothing like being Semiscale model RAFs SE5a WW fighterovercome events what hobby worlo uroer yours iooay Send $400 personal copy BYRON ORIGINALS FULL-COLOR SUPER CATALOG credit card orders call 1-712-364-3165 happened set describe construct some nifty aluminum piano hinges based Curvin Bisenharts neat method Jerry Nelson sent copy latest newsletter Jerry notes has readymade aluminum piano hinges sale Theyre -inch wide 032 thick come 12- 24- 36-inch lengths 12-inch hinges oaly $325 pair two 2-foot lengths $6 pair yard-long hinges reasonable $9 Add hinges /tk aluminum rivets Jerry also sells can go full-scale metal construction functional Scale panels minimum labor address Nelson Aircraft Co 21550 NW Nicholas Ct Unit D Hillsboro OR 97124 Tel 503 629-5277 Another neat note Jerry offers IMAA QSAA members 10% discount productsincluding outstanding System Three paints An interesting videotape amved mall its directly involved Giant Scale oaly last segment concemed RC Scale details several events 1992 Nationalseverything Indoor Control Line Speed tape broadcast quality well edited original music added Alan Abriss producer source two-hour tape Write Alan Homegrown Television Production 94-2066th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 price $25 plus $4 postage handling Hope having pleasant successful Giant Scale flying season ubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied Film Over Film No Problem nIF wtXDPt*XER easily converts 10 allow appiy trims choice No Sags Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Use Any Prep Easy Use iHE wXDPgXER" will weaken integrity structure Tired spending countless hours doing great covering job see bubble sag once get field Tired trying apply film over film trapping ugly gas bubbles no matter what heat setting iron alone Finally covering tool really works helps cover like pros unique design THE WOODPECKER enables aerate solid ply balsawood surfaces just minutes thousands microholes allowing trapped gasses created heating covering materials escape No oulgassing means no bubbles sagging Its easy get great results youll think youre doing something wrong last tan get profesoional looking resolts monokote THE WOODPECKER" does say would wholeheartedly recommend modeler uses iron-on conering try -David L Eller IMAA Director District tv See Hobby Dealer First Send Check/Money Order Directly Visa & MIC Accepted Made n u 5 steel canal act no Tho snore toy Only $1895 add 5265 ohppng cA reodests add 57 75% naleo tau orders only1-800-336-5602 sorry No coos 'tHE WOODPECKFR' replares pricking balsa sheet thouaanda pinholes before applying iron-on conerings creates elean bubble-tree surface tot iron-on film fabrics Its quick once try youll never pin roatine again -JeS Troy RC stale Editor Model Aviation Magazine June t594 UNIQUE MODEL PRODUCTS RO Box 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 92352-2229 Information call gtg 336-5602 FAX 9091 336-27th DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME SPECIAL DEALER PACKAGE. October 1994 79 THE WOODPECKERTM First Convertible Multi-Purpose Coveting Tool PCfld NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS