RADIO CONTROL GIANTS p ONE OF THE MORE exacting tasks facing Scale builder comes aircraft almost completed model has covered painted has smooth plastic covering place its basic color scheme Nows time add appropriate markings identify airplane miniature specific prototype four primary techniques may used add scale markings include old standbys decals paint covering film cutouts fourth marking method uses relatively new dry rub-on markings Lets look advantages disadvantages marking type Decals may either water-slide type sticky back variety decals have dip water before application have advantage being easily positioned exactly want theyre wet can moved around model surfaces proper position Theyre best applied over smooth paint finish look right however should trimmed clear edges dont show decals arent fuelproof theyll have covered protective clear coat Sticky back decals bring new anxiety adding markings Although work painted film-covered surfaces get once chance get positioned properly should places carefully marked model small strip backing paper should removed before theyre positioned After theyre tacked place rest backing paper may curled off very carefully decal should rubbed tightly onto models surface Painting markings Giant Scale model particularly larger ones isnt difficult sounds dont have Michelangelo either Simple stencils can cut newspaper wetted positioned model rest model protected masking tape paper palnted markings can sprayed airbrush just prototype couple light coats paint wont leave much raised edge homemade stencil can discarded Painting markings covering films isnt very satisfactory unless use paintable clear MonoKote have assured paint use compatible surface its applied course paint used markings has fuelproof youre using glow-plugequipped engine Adding covering-film markings isnt difficult particularly use available fluids let shift things around bit Lacking positioning fluids old standby soapy water will let get everything right before gets stuck down will have cut markings film trim sheets have sticky back multiple layers multiple colors may accomplished using technique course film markings work best film-covered models Things stick better pierce basic covering before adding markings minimize possibility air bubbles forming between film layers can use pin needle neat tools available pierce covering After everything has dried firmly place compatible clear coat will keep fuel seeping under edges markings youre fortunate enough have nifty little trim irons can iron film markings place may pose bit problem stickum films color base may tend ooze out beyond edges item being ironed place Fortunately paper towel slightly dampened plain old rubbing alcohol will clean up oozes latest marking technique dry transfer Several companies provide exact custom-made markings look great Computer techniques used generate markings proper font size colordead-on scale couple disadvantages dry-transfer markings relatively expensive difficult apply model surfaces arent firmly backed up balsa other stiff materials After being cut backing sheets dry transfers burnished place specifically designed burnisher smooth surface propeller blade takes gentle hand apply fabric surfaces between wing ribs built-up wing Dry transfers demand exact positioning before burnishing get chance get em right assure longevity markings dry transfers must covered clear coat compatible variety arent 76 Model Aviation NWSTs newest offering Benny Howards Mr Mulligan 14 scale Span 95 inches power anything ST 3000 G-62 Mind-boggling took Carl Dodge two years finish beautiful Ultimate bipe Precision Eagle 42 gas burner B&B smoke system Mick Reeves manufactures 113-scale Vickers machine gun Bob Holman sells US Weighs two ounces can rub off almost easily theyre rubbed last comment about marking spiffy model sure youre sticking stuff its supposed Use best documentation have hand measure mark model locate decorations positioned think model marking job tedious pity mechanics faced job using huge sticky back decals full-size military aircraft Thats stars bars applied before current low-visibility markings came vogue Its almost given cant learn fly RC computer simulations same hold true books Theres no substitute real flight experience However learning fly fullscale RC can facilitated following progressive training course received nifty book recently serves model curriculum new RC fliers Proficient Flying written Pattern expert Wayne Apostolico truly flight instructors training guide details course instruction takes raw beginner various degrees RC flying proficiency book details progressive course flight maneuvers also explains appropriate aerodynamics apply book both instructor student available Gemstone Publications 3502 West 96th Circle Westminister CO 80030 $1395 plus $150 postage handling Gemstone also publishes book advanced RC pilot Crosswind Flying $845 plus $150 Both books well worth bucks Got plea Jim Mahoney Suite #636 Box 917729 Longwood FL 3279 1-7729 whos building quarter-scale Aeronca Chief using ancient kit put out Union Stadt Zepplin Works AKG formerly Union City CA way back 1946 Jim says hes struggling fuselage fuselage formers particular Weve included address can assistance Emil Neely again Mr Ikon Nwst has engineered /4-scale kit Benny Howards Mr Mulligan model spans reasonable 95 inches weighs about 20 pounds can powered ST 3000 G-62 anything between Construction built-up kit includes markings decals Winner 1935 Bendix Thompson Trophy races Emils model will certainly race-legal Golden Age pylon contests Write Ikon Nwst Box 306 Post Falls ID 83854 Emils catalog four bucks also has 800 number 327-7198 just cant wait get hold Mulligan kit sure looks like winner hangar houses Balsa USA /3-scale Sopwith Pup Bob Holman has proper Vickers firepower Bobs marketing plastic machine gun kit thats perfect scale 14 inches long weighs feather-light two ounces also has bunch new Giant Scale drawings might turn Contact Bob Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 Tel 714 885-3959 Fax 714 889-9307 Big beautiful its lot fun 4INTRODUCING NEW LIW PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes available stock RIO engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging 1to 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production RIO engine market have adapter problem. help phone call away.See hobby dealer call us direct. $jV TM RU Made U 5 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romeo Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/ 943-1867 78 Model Aviation 4Larry Mozzar scaled 115-scaIe Porterfield CP-65 collegiate August 1968 American Aircraft Modeler
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 76, 78
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 76, 78
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS p ONE OF THE MORE exacting tasks facing Scale builder comes aircraft almost completed model has covered painted has smooth plastic covering place its basic color scheme Nows time add appropriate markings identify airplane miniature specific prototype four primary techniques may used add scale markings include old standbys decals paint covering film cutouts fourth marking method uses relatively new dry rub-on markings Lets look advantages disadvantages marking type Decals may either water-slide type sticky back variety decals have dip water before application have advantage being easily positioned exactly want theyre wet can moved around model surfaces proper position Theyre best applied over smooth paint finish look right however should trimmed clear edges dont show decals arent fuelproof theyll have covered protective clear coat Sticky back decals bring new anxiety adding markings Although work painted film-covered surfaces get once chance get positioned properly should places carefully marked model small strip backing paper should removed before theyre positioned After theyre tacked place rest backing paper may curled off very carefully decal should rubbed tightly onto models surface Painting markings Giant Scale model particularly larger ones isnt difficult sounds dont have Michelangelo either Simple stencils can cut newspaper wetted positioned model rest model protected masking tape paper palnted markings can sprayed airbrush just prototype couple light coats paint wont leave much raised edge homemade stencil can discarded Painting markings covering films isnt very satisfactory unless use paintable clear MonoKote have assured paint use compatible surface its applied course paint used markings has fuelproof youre using glow-plugequipped engine Adding covering-film markings isnt difficult particularly use available fluids let shift things around bit Lacking positioning fluids old standby soapy water will let get everything right before gets stuck down will have cut markings film trim sheets have sticky back multiple layers multiple colors may accomplished using technique course film markings work best film-covered models Things stick better pierce basic covering before adding markings minimize possibility air bubbles forming between film layers can use pin needle neat tools available pierce covering After everything has dried firmly place compatible clear coat will keep fuel seeping under edges markings youre fortunate enough have nifty little trim irons can iron film markings place may pose bit problem stickum films color base may tend ooze out beyond edges item being ironed place Fortunately paper towel slightly dampened plain old rubbing alcohol will clean up oozes latest marking technique dry transfer Several companies provide exact custom-made markings look great Computer techniques used generate markings proper font size colordead-on scale couple disadvantages dry-transfer markings relatively expensive difficult apply model surfaces arent firmly backed up balsa other stiff materials After being cut backing sheets dry transfers burnished place specifically designed burnisher smooth surface propeller blade takes gentle hand apply fabric surfaces between wing ribs built-up wing Dry transfers demand exact positioning before burnishing get chance get em right assure longevity markings dry transfers must covered clear coat compatible variety arent 76 Model Aviation NWSTs newest offering Benny Howards Mr Mulligan 14 scale Span 95 inches power anything ST 3000 G-62 Mind-boggling took Carl Dodge two years finish beautiful Ultimate bipe Precision Eagle 42 gas burner B&B smoke system Mick Reeves manufactures 113-scale Vickers machine gun Bob Holman sells US Weighs two ounces can rub off almost easily theyre rubbed last comment about marking spiffy model sure youre sticking stuff its supposed Use best documentation have hand measure mark model locate decorations positioned think model marking job tedious pity mechanics faced job using huge sticky back decals full-size military aircraft Thats stars bars applied before current low-visibility markings came vogue Its almost given cant learn fly RC computer simulations same hold true books Theres no substitute real flight experience However learning fly fullscale RC can facilitated following progressive training course received nifty book recently serves model curriculum new RC fliers Proficient Flying written Pattern expert Wayne Apostolico truly flight instructors training guide details course instruction takes raw beginner various degrees RC flying proficiency book details progressive course flight maneuvers also explains appropriate aerodynamics apply book both instructor student available Gemstone Publications 3502 West 96th Circle Westminister CO 80030 $1395 plus $150 postage handling Gemstone also publishes book advanced RC pilot Crosswind Flying $845 plus $150 Both books well worth bucks Got plea Jim Mahoney Suite #636 Box 917729 Longwood FL 3279 1-7729 whos building quarter-scale Aeronca Chief using ancient kit put out Union Stadt Zepplin Works AKG formerly Union City CA way back 1946 Jim says hes struggling fuselage fuselage formers particular Weve included address can assistance Emil Neely again Mr Ikon Nwst has engineered /4-scale kit Benny Howards Mr Mulligan model spans reasonable 95 inches weighs about 20 pounds can powered ST 3000 G-62 anything between Construction built-up kit includes markings decals Winner 1935 Bendix Thompson Trophy races Emils model will certainly race-legal Golden Age pylon contests Write Ikon Nwst Box 306 Post Falls ID 83854 Emils catalog four bucks also has 800 number 327-7198 just cant wait get hold Mulligan kit sure looks like winner hangar houses Balsa USA /3-scale Sopwith Pup Bob Holman has proper Vickers firepower Bobs marketing plastic machine gun kit thats perfect scale 14 inches long weighs feather-light two ounces also has bunch new Giant Scale drawings might turn Contact Bob Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 Tel 714 885-3959 Fax 714 889-9307 Big beautiful its lot fun 4INTRODUCING NEW LIW PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes available stock RIO engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging 1to 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production RIO engine market have adapter problem. help phone call away.See hobby dealer call us direct. $jV TM RU Made U 5 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romeo Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/ 943-1867 78 Model Aviation 4Larry Mozzar scaled 115-scaIe Porterfield CP-65 collegiate August 1968 American Aircraft Modeler
