RADIO CONTROL GIANTS 11111 AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS use Military organizations use home-builders experimental aircraft use cause big case frustration model builder Im talking about writing applied aircraft Check basic WW II fighter youll find its big sign board legends instructions printed over minuscule markings used maintenance personnel service fullscale aircraft capacity gas tank printed next filler cap So required fuel octane Tire pressure information printed landing gear door wheel itself Oil filler caps coolant access hatches have information stenciled next Youll find Dzus fastener alignment stripes Lift No Step Ground Paintthe list little signs almost endless Duplicating tiny markings model aircraft pain neck markings reduced proper scale already-small printing becomes tiny modeler wants accurately duplicate markings Scale model hes stuck copying tiny printing also applying couple ways reproduce markings Scale builders arm themselves sheets tiny press-on letters office supply store use youll first have go through sheets type find lettering proper size color font type style situation Next youll have list legends proper locations before applying model Removable alignment lines will have used help keep letters words straight lines Burnishing tiny letters definitely tedious fact several signs have burnished over curved model surfaces adds fun Its especially difficult letters have applied over fabric After legends applied theyll have protected compatible clearcoat way handling model wont inadvertently erase lettering Adding proper lettering average Giant Scale model will take almost much time construction did labor makes perfect Scale model However few us want attempt level detail Im going suggest method hope doesnt seem like heresy true Scale builder needs some representation markings Scale model markings need actual text can take advantage printers art greek No Im suggesting translate markings another language Im suggesting represent real words nonsense representations words close viewing distances greeked printing looks real However its often no line interrupted regular intervals simulate block text works especially well Sport Scale models events 15-foot judging distance actual markings too small read save some time effort use representation decide try greeking markings best applied using paint standard inking pen Try represent size shape words trying legibility Its few ways make tiny markings fun few Giant Scale builders true metal workers Exceptions include master builders like late Woody Clapp Olean NY Woody followed true full-scale construction techniques welding smalldiameter steel tubing reproduce framework Giants fuselage Jerry Nelson true metal artist old friend Art Johnson Art produces metalcovered models masterpieces reluctant work metals models construction couple reasons First us gravitated September1995 75 Woody Clapps Giant Scale Stinson has welded-steel tubing fuselage construction plywood formers spruceCloseup tube construction Woody Clapps Stinson stringersLongerons uprights diagonals crosspieces scale George Clapps stunning Fairchild model George produced Giant Scaler own drawings covered MonoKote flew beautifully Gear Door Cycler Battery Backer Exactly what need forBest way insure reliable split retractdoorsequenc-power model Use ing like P-51 Mus-with 2 packs Runs main tang &otheraircrattinclud-packthenswitchestoback lug jets Install aup pack Works stan Y connector retractdard 4 cell 5 cell Gel-Cell channel Controls gear doorpacks Battery packs can servos time re-ditferentcapacitylikeal200 tract switcfl used up ordown geardoors open toratew& 600 Solid state design secondsandthencloseagain Delaytimeisadjustabletromuses MOSFET transistors add own switch har 1-9 seconds 15x15x3/4 1/2 oz $3995nesses wiring 15x15x3/4 Weighs 8 oz $4995 GLITCH Buster Mini-Max Throttle Optically isolate 6 chan-The micropracessor-con nels use separate bat-trolled super-small MINItory pack tor servoMAX teatures high-rate no power Totally eliminatesadjustment auto-setup solO glitching caused heavystart brake throttle-guard duty servos long leadswontstart itarmed stick can use 4 5 6 cellsin ox position motor-ott tail servo side extrasate extensive glitch til powerand speed Requires lnstdlwtlurl ui yuui own rosin anntersottware Designedtor 1-16 ceiisasiu umps uu amps peaK servo leads Compatible PCM radios Used RenoIncludes servo connectorand SERMOSMconnectors Measures Racers NASA too 1 Sal 5x3/4 Wt 6 02 $4495lxi 5x5 ht 1 oz Inlroductory price $7995 22403 Mioxino Hills Ln Yortu Linda CA 92687 Info 714-892-1393$300 Shipping & Handling per order Orders 800-845-8978Credit Cards accepted Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Hand Cut Instruction Manual Photo Page order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field Giant Scale after experience smaller wooden models mastered woodworking techniques reluctant learn work metal Second modelers concerned about compatibility electronics metal construction remember old days metal-to-metal moving parts generated crash-inducing glitches due electronic noise much said Woody Clapps construction techniques advantage also built full-scale airplanes welded-steel tubing constructuon equipment Woody used make models consisted small hand-held torch simple wooden welding jig jig held fuselage longeron upright tubing place welding hacksaw assortment small files other tools needed fuselage uprights cross pieces fitted exactly process takes bit longer cutting sanding wooden parts Woody finished welding dead-on scale framework strong extremely light attached plywood formers spruce stnngers George Fisher another superb modeler uses steel tubing George uses both brazing silver-soldering techniques fashion tubing scale engine mounts models Both methods produce scale mounts strong light technique doesnt require much heat welding Metal model construction has some definite advantages over wooden construction Its scale its light wood takes bit practice learn some modelers use birch dowels simulate metal tubing particularly visible parts models cockpits looks good dowels heavy difficult incorporate structure constructed other woods dowels have glued place epoxy thick cyanoacrylate ensure theyre integral part structure Wouldnt real steel tubing better plea carve propellers Giant Scale models few Giant Scale three- four-bladed flight props can bought local hobby shop cover smaller Giant Scale engines Left-handed propellers scarce makes difficult reproduce aircraft like P-38 F-82 have contra-rotating propellers some beautiful Scale propellers market theyre good static judging Its shame because bigger gasoline glow engines have enough power spin multi bladed props multibladed propellers slightly quieter two-bladed brethren 476 Model Aviation PLANES HAVE 2 WINGS AND ROUND ENGINES 1/5 scale Waco UPF-7 72 14 lbs B&P Associates Gives Total Fligbt Line FREEDOM
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/09
Page Numbers: 75, 76
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS 11111 AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS use Military organizations use home-builders experimental aircraft use cause big case frustration model builder Im talking about writing applied aircraft Check basic WW II fighter youll find its big sign board legends instructions printed over minuscule markings used maintenance personnel service fullscale aircraft capacity gas tank printed next filler cap So required fuel octane Tire pressure information printed landing gear door wheel itself Oil filler caps coolant access hatches have information stenciled next Youll find Dzus fastener alignment stripes Lift No Step Ground Paintthe list little signs almost endless Duplicating tiny markings model aircraft pain neck markings reduced proper scale already-small printing becomes tiny modeler wants accurately duplicate markings Scale model hes stuck copying tiny printing also applying couple ways reproduce markings Scale builders arm themselves sheets tiny press-on letters office supply store use youll first have go through sheets type find lettering proper size color font type style situation Next youll have list legends proper locations before applying model Removable alignment lines will have used help keep letters words straight lines Burnishing tiny letters definitely tedious fact several signs have burnished over curved model surfaces adds fun Its especially difficult letters have applied over fabric After legends applied theyll have protected compatible clearcoat way handling model wont inadvertently erase lettering Adding proper lettering average Giant Scale model will take almost much time construction did labor makes perfect Scale model However few us want attempt level detail Im going suggest method hope doesnt seem like heresy true Scale builder needs some representation markings Scale model markings need actual text can take advantage printers art greek No Im suggesting translate markings another language Im suggesting represent real words nonsense representations words close viewing distances greeked printing looks real However its often no line interrupted regular intervals simulate block text works especially well Sport Scale models events 15-foot judging distance actual markings too small read save some time effort use representation decide try greeking markings best applied using paint standard inking pen Try represent size shape words trying legibility Its few ways make tiny markings fun few Giant Scale builders true metal workers Exceptions include master builders like late Woody Clapp Olean NY Woody followed true full-scale construction techniques welding smalldiameter steel tubing reproduce framework Giants fuselage Jerry Nelson true metal artist old friend Art Johnson Art produces metalcovered models masterpieces reluctant work metals models construction couple reasons First us gravitated September1995 75 Woody Clapps Giant Scale Stinson has welded-steel tubing fuselage construction plywood formers spruceCloseup tube construction Woody Clapps Stinson stringersLongerons uprights diagonals crosspieces scale George Clapps stunning Fairchild model George produced Giant Scaler own drawings covered MonoKote flew beautifully Gear Door Cycler Battery Backer Exactly what need forBest way insure reliable split retractdoorsequenc-power model Use ing like P-51 Mus-with 2 packs Runs main tang &otheraircrattinclud-packthenswitchestoback lug jets Install aup pack Works stan Y connector retractdard 4 cell 5 cell Gel-Cell channel Controls gear doorpacks Battery packs can servos time re-ditferentcapacitylikeal200 tract switcfl used up ordown geardoors open toratew& 600 Solid state design secondsandthencloseagain Delaytimeisadjustabletromuses MOSFET transistors add own switch har 1-9 seconds 15x15x3/4 1/2 oz $3995nesses wiring 15x15x3/4 Weighs 8 oz $4995 GLITCH Buster Mini-Max Throttle Optically isolate 6 chan-The micropracessor-con nels use separate bat-trolled super-small MINItory pack tor servoMAX teatures high-rate no power Totally eliminatesadjustment auto-setup solO glitching caused heavystart brake throttle-guard duty servos long leadswontstart itarmed stick can use 4 5 6 cellsin ox position motor-ott tail servo side extrasate extensive glitch til powerand speed Requires lnstdlwtlurl ui yuui own rosin anntersottware Designedtor 1-16 ceiisasiu umps uu amps peaK servo leads Compatible PCM radios Used RenoIncludes servo connectorand SERMOSMconnectors Measures Racers NASA too 1 Sal 5x3/4 Wt 6 02 $4495lxi 5x5 ht 1 oz Inlroductory price $7995 22403 Mioxino Hills Ln Yortu Linda CA 92687 Info 714-892-1393$300 Shipping & Handling per order Orders 800-845-8978Credit Cards accepted Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Hand Cut Instruction Manual Photo Page order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field Giant Scale after experience smaller wooden models mastered woodworking techniques reluctant learn work metal Second modelers concerned about compatibility electronics metal construction remember old days metal-to-metal moving parts generated crash-inducing glitches due electronic noise much said Woody Clapps construction techniques advantage also built full-scale airplanes welded-steel tubing constructuon equipment Woody used make models consisted small hand-held torch simple wooden welding jig jig held fuselage longeron upright tubing place welding hacksaw assortment small files other tools needed fuselage uprights cross pieces fitted exactly process takes bit longer cutting sanding wooden parts Woody finished welding dead-on scale framework strong extremely light attached plywood formers spruce stnngers George Fisher another superb modeler uses steel tubing George uses both brazing silver-soldering techniques fashion tubing scale engine mounts models Both methods produce scale mounts strong light technique doesnt require much heat welding Metal model construction has some definite advantages over wooden construction Its scale its light wood takes bit practice learn some modelers use birch dowels simulate metal tubing particularly visible parts models cockpits looks good dowels heavy difficult incorporate structure constructed other woods dowels have glued place epoxy thick cyanoacrylate ensure theyre integral part structure Wouldnt real steel tubing better plea carve propellers Giant Scale models few Giant Scale three- four-bladed flight props can bought local hobby shop cover smaller Giant Scale engines Left-handed propellers scarce makes difficult reproduce aircraft like P-38 F-82 have contra-rotating propellers some beautiful Scale propellers market theyre good static judging Its shame because bigger gasoline glow engines have enough power spin multi bladed props multibladed propellers slightly quieter two-bladed brethren 476 Model Aviation PLANES HAVE 2 WINGS AND ROUND ENGINES 1/5 scale Waco UPF-7 72 14 lbs B&P Associates Gives Total Fligbt Line FREEDOM