RADIO CONTROL GIANTS BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS practically full-scale airplane covered fabric Fighters bombers transports racers homebuilts doped muslin linen give shape aerodynamic substance Speeds 200 mph below cloth covering adequate Besides light cheap looked great painted However aeronautical state art progressed apace became necessary stitch fabric place particularly control support surfaces Just doping fabric ribs spars clearly inadequate because speed fabric would balloon destroy airfoil shape soon became necessary specify number stitches per rib function anticipated airspeeds poses interesting problem Scale model viewpoint truly detailed covering fabric covered model should display rib-stitching scale spacing research information seldom ever includes sort nit-picking detail Fortunately Neil Griffin Belleville Michigan has come up official specification sheet spells out rib-stitch spacing simply applying scale Giant model can come darn close correct stitch locations Dont forget practically WW II warbirds featured fabric-covered control surfaces early incarnations despite all-metal construction tail feathers rudders elevators Spitfires Warhawks Cobras Mustangs 109s fabric covered rib-stitched ailerons course stitch lines covered doped-on rib tapes secure stitches reduce parasitic drag Speaking Mustangs P-5 old friend Chuck Neely still hard work putting out issues Mustang Modeler Enthusiast newsletter four times year Its almost given along ubiquitousJ-3 Cub North American fighter most-modeled prototype among Scale RC buildersFor dedicated P-5 1 model builder subscription Chucks quarterly documentation practically mandatory 16 bucks year youll get Mustang facts detailed scale drawings 51 s components reviews kits plans books concerned Mustang An example sort highly detailed info Chuck provides recent issue included completely dimensioned drawing cutouts P-S 1 B C D spinner Hamilton Standard propellers want build dead-on scale version popular WW II fighter contact Charles L Neely 4142 W Cambridge Ave Visalia CA Tel 209 625-3011 Prolific Giant Scale model designer Gene Falada retiring Fortunately retirement day job will give NOTES I IF ORIGINAL RIB STITCH SPACING CANNOT BE DETERMINED o USE SPACING INDICATED IN THESE CURVES 2 LACING TO BE CARRIED TO LEADING EDGE WHEN VELOCITY EXCEEDS 275 MPH 100150200250 PLACARD NEVER EXCEEDS SPEEDS-MPHtINDICATED CURVES PRESUME LEADING EDGE SUPPORT REINFORCEMENT SUCH AS PLYWOOD METAL SPACING OTHER THAN IN SLIPSTREAM -I SPACING IN SLIPSTREAM ash Evanson 50-lb 112-scale Cassutt racer Crashed inline 12 hp engine fell out second flight him lot time produce stunning drawings seaplanes flying boats amphibians Gene allows has five pages potential modeling subjects wants bring back life already offers nine maritime aircraft drawing sets including subjects ranging Aeronca LD three-engined Blohm & Voss BV-138C waffling about aircraft Gene has drawn result fact some designs allow construction either float-equipped landplane versionstwo subjects price Northrop Gamma drawings supplements detail twelve different incarnations/versions John Northrops all-metal low-wingers Genes designs true scratch-builders projectsno foam big #10 SASE will get listing available aircraft plans Sea-Clusion Aeronautics 22W070 Byron Addison IL 60101 Unless youve building models 50 years youve probably never heard poor mans fiberglass Back dim days yore modelers produced own glue dissolving celluloid acetone on paper tape used make slick cowlings fuselages wheel pants talking about tape licked stuckthe brown stuff came still available rolls favorite variety stationery store Its still necessity want wrap up registered package because Postal Service requires its use paper will accept rubber-stamping ink talking about new improved packaging tape its slick plastic surface Like current technique using fiberglass cloth thoroughly dampened paper tape applied over carved form master Strips wound neatly around smoothly clear-doped waxed forms usually made balsa Two three layers tape used dried out form removed exterior paper part sanded smooth big idea have tape stick itself form too part being made couldnt have undercuts would keep balsa master being easily removed Thoroughly primered painted paper tape parts rivaled other techniques producing smooth multicurved model accessories Properly reinforced paper tape parts might inexpensive way make scale details Giant Scale modelsThe technique certainly has application making protected aileron servo wire runs thrdbgh thick wing ribs form can doped 98 Model Aviation oughly waxed birch dowel bit overlap between single winding paper tape will produce slick cylinder will make fishing aileron servo extension through wing easy task Like fiberglass parts paper tape moldings really cant used structural weight- other force-bearing parts Giant Scale models relatively fragile need scale detail have produce hurry fuss resins epoxies might give paper tape method try thing sureits inexpensive will soon part year temperate climes winds March blow As winter turns spring will days eager Giant Scale fliers will venture out club field check out latest RC models Just couple/three words caution seem appropriate season winds brings important consideration no such thing constant wind changes force direction second next poses control problems particularly landing aircraft size configuration techniques used full-scale pilots minimize effects shifts gusts also useful RC fliers During cruising flight prudent pilot often slows aircraft combat turbulence action makes lot easier trim airplane level flight lessens stress gusts produce airframe suggesting RC pilot slow model down speed just above stalling would folly want arrive proper trim Giant Scale beauty dont try gas burner running full bore Just pull back throttle stick bit making sure model controllable aviating reasonable rate Things get bit dicey get closer terra firma under windy conditions takeoff its good idea hold aircraft ground until bit takeoff speed has attained flying real airplane youd probably give additional ten knots over calculated unstick speed before honking air gust quits just after takeoff extra airspeed will keep airplane sinking back runway Landing under windy conditions adds difficulties crosswinds gust effects Lining aircraft up runway youre descending through winds trying blow away centerline changing constantly challenge best pilots Crabbing wind traditional way minimize crosswind effects works best RC airplanes Achieving proper crab angle will produce direct line over groundwhich idea forward sideslip crosswind another accepted technique difficult control average airplane driver ultimate counter crosswinds combination crab slip because keeps things lined up runway brings craft down landing approach rapidly normal stern test piloting ability Finally airspeed final approach both full-scale model aircraft should held above what normal during windy conditions old rule thumb increase approach speed half gust speed wind gusting 10 mph over constant wind speed five mph added approach speed Things got bit ridiculous however airplane drivers added five wife five mph kids Since dont have telemetered air speed indicators scale models nor usually ready method measuring wind gust speeds its usually adequate just keep bit power until touchdown assured means wheel landing tail-draggers slightly nose-high attitude trike-geared models best idea March winds blow doubt pack up go home wait windless day trim out Giant Scale model h 1995 99 YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 IS HERE AT LAST YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 REALLY CAN BE CONTROLLED ON JUST ONE ENGINE YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 OFFERS THE SAME HIGH QUALITY PERFOR MANCE EASE OF FLYiNG AND HANDLING AEROBATIC CAPABIU TIES FUN TO BUILD AND FUN TO FLY FEATURES FOUND IN ALL NORTHEAST AERODYNAMIC KITS THE TRAIN-AIRS BEL-AIRS AND SPORT AIR YES ITS FROM . NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 4 NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INCM 150 ROBINSON ROAD ON NH 03051 881-5899 Specifications Engine Requirement -Two 20-30 Wing Span 58 Wing Area 625 Sq 434 Sq Fuselage Length 43 Fuselage Width 35 Overall Weight Range 55 65 pounds Wing Loading Range 195 239 Sq Ft Radio Functions -4 Channel Ask local hobby shop order direct
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 98, 99
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 98, 99
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS practically full-scale airplane covered fabric Fighters bombers transports racers homebuilts doped muslin linen give shape aerodynamic substance Speeds 200 mph below cloth covering adequate Besides light cheap looked great painted However aeronautical state art progressed apace became necessary stitch fabric place particularly control support surfaces Just doping fabric ribs spars clearly inadequate because speed fabric would balloon destroy airfoil shape soon became necessary specify number stitches per rib function anticipated airspeeds poses interesting problem Scale model viewpoint truly detailed covering fabric covered model should display rib-stitching scale spacing research information seldom ever includes sort nit-picking detail Fortunately Neil Griffin Belleville Michigan has come up official specification sheet spells out rib-stitch spacing simply applying scale Giant model can come darn close correct stitch locations Dont forget practically WW II warbirds featured fabric-covered control surfaces early incarnations despite all-metal construction tail feathers rudders elevators Spitfires Warhawks Cobras Mustangs 109s fabric covered rib-stitched ailerons course stitch lines covered doped-on rib tapes secure stitches reduce parasitic drag Speaking Mustangs P-5 old friend Chuck Neely still hard work putting out issues Mustang Modeler Enthusiast newsletter four times year Its almost given along ubiquitousJ-3 Cub North American fighter most-modeled prototype among Scale RC buildersFor dedicated P-5 1 model builder subscription Chucks quarterly documentation practically mandatory 16 bucks year youll get Mustang facts detailed scale drawings 51 s components reviews kits plans books concerned Mustang An example sort highly detailed info Chuck provides recent issue included completely dimensioned drawing cutouts P-S 1 B C D spinner Hamilton Standard propellers want build dead-on scale version popular WW II fighter contact Charles L Neely 4142 W Cambridge Ave Visalia CA Tel 209 625-3011 Prolific Giant Scale model designer Gene Falada retiring Fortunately retirement day job will give NOTES I IF ORIGINAL RIB STITCH SPACING CANNOT BE DETERMINED o USE SPACING INDICATED IN THESE CURVES 2 LACING TO BE CARRIED TO LEADING EDGE WHEN VELOCITY EXCEEDS 275 MPH 100150200250 PLACARD NEVER EXCEEDS SPEEDS-MPHtINDICATED CURVES PRESUME LEADING EDGE SUPPORT REINFORCEMENT SUCH AS PLYWOOD METAL SPACING OTHER THAN IN SLIPSTREAM -I SPACING IN SLIPSTREAM ash Evanson 50-lb 112-scale Cassutt racer Crashed inline 12 hp engine fell out second flight him lot time produce stunning drawings seaplanes flying boats amphibians Gene allows has five pages potential modeling subjects wants bring back life already offers nine maritime aircraft drawing sets including subjects ranging Aeronca LD three-engined Blohm & Voss BV-138C waffling about aircraft Gene has drawn result fact some designs allow construction either float-equipped landplane versionstwo subjects price Northrop Gamma drawings supplements detail twelve different incarnations/versions John Northrops all-metal low-wingers Genes designs true scratch-builders projectsno foam big #10 SASE will get listing available aircraft plans Sea-Clusion Aeronautics 22W070 Byron Addison IL 60101 Unless youve building models 50 years youve probably never heard poor mans fiberglass Back dim days yore modelers produced own glue dissolving celluloid acetone on paper tape used make slick cowlings fuselages wheel pants talking about tape licked stuckthe brown stuff came still available rolls favorite variety stationery store Its still necessity want wrap up registered package because Postal Service requires its use paper will accept rubber-stamping ink talking about new improved packaging tape its slick plastic surface Like current technique using fiberglass cloth thoroughly dampened paper tape applied over carved form master Strips wound neatly around smoothly clear-doped waxed forms usually made balsa Two three layers tape used dried out form removed exterior paper part sanded smooth big idea have tape stick itself form too part being made couldnt have undercuts would keep balsa master being easily removed Thoroughly primered painted paper tape parts rivaled other techniques producing smooth multicurved model accessories Properly reinforced paper tape parts might inexpensive way make scale details Giant Scale modelsThe technique certainly has application making protected aileron servo wire runs thrdbgh thick wing ribs form can doped 98 Model Aviation oughly waxed birch dowel bit overlap between single winding paper tape will produce slick cylinder will make fishing aileron servo extension through wing easy task Like fiberglass parts paper tape moldings really cant used structural weight- other force-bearing parts Giant Scale models relatively fragile need scale detail have produce hurry fuss resins epoxies might give paper tape method try thing sureits inexpensive will soon part year temperate climes winds March blow As winter turns spring will days eager Giant Scale fliers will venture out club field check out latest RC models Just couple/three words caution seem appropriate season winds brings important consideration no such thing constant wind changes force direction second next poses control problems particularly landing aircraft size configuration techniques used full-scale pilots minimize effects shifts gusts also useful RC fliers During cruising flight prudent pilot often slows aircraft combat turbulence action makes lot easier trim airplane level flight lessens stress gusts produce airframe suggesting RC pilot slow model down speed just above stalling would folly want arrive proper trim Giant Scale beauty dont try gas burner running full bore Just pull back throttle stick bit making sure model controllable aviating reasonable rate Things get bit dicey get closer terra firma under windy conditions takeoff its good idea hold aircraft ground until bit takeoff speed has attained flying real airplane youd probably give additional ten knots over calculated unstick speed before honking air gust quits just after takeoff extra airspeed will keep airplane sinking back runway Landing under windy conditions adds difficulties crosswinds gust effects Lining aircraft up runway youre descending through winds trying blow away centerline changing constantly challenge best pilots Crabbing wind traditional way minimize crosswind effects works best RC airplanes Achieving proper crab angle will produce direct line over groundwhich idea forward sideslip crosswind another accepted technique difficult control average airplane driver ultimate counter crosswinds combination crab slip because keeps things lined up runway brings craft down landing approach rapidly normal stern test piloting ability Finally airspeed final approach both full-scale model aircraft should held above what normal during windy conditions old rule thumb increase approach speed half gust speed wind gusting 10 mph over constant wind speed five mph added approach speed Things got bit ridiculous however airplane drivers added five wife five mph kids Since dont have telemetered air speed indicators scale models nor usually ready method measuring wind gust speeds its usually adequate just keep bit power until touchdown assured means wheel landing tail-draggers slightly nose-high attitude trike-geared models best idea March winds blow doubt pack up go home wait windless day trim out Giant Scale model h 1995 99 YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 IS HERE AT LAST YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 REALLY CAN BE CONTROLLED ON JUST ONE ENGINE YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 OFFERS THE SAME HIGH QUALITY PERFOR MANCE EASE OF FLYiNG AND HANDLING AEROBATIC CAPABIU TIES FUN TO BUILD AND FUN TO FLY FEATURES FOUND IN ALL NORTHEAST AERODYNAMIC KITS THE TRAIN-AIRS BEL-AIRS AND SPORT AIR YES ITS FROM . NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 4 NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INCM 150 ROBINSON ROAD ON NH 03051 881-5899 Specifications Engine Requirement -Two 20-30 Wing Span 58 Wing Area 625 Sq 434 Sq Fuselage Length 43 Fuselage Width 35 Overall Weight Range 55 65 pounds Wing Loading Range 195 239 Sq Ft Radio Functions -4 Channel Ask local hobby shop order direct
