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Radio Control: Giants

Author: J.A. de Vries


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/03
Page Numbers: 86, 89

RADIO CONTROL GIANTS KYIJ II Left Tired J-3 Cubs Consider -scale Piper Tn-Pacer foreground built Vince Millers drawings AS PROMISED last months column Im featuring superb craftsmanship Lawrence E Klingberg Canyon Lake California Lany forwarded several photographs current Giant Scale projecta -scale replica 1919 Sopwith Schneider Cup racer Larry estimates biplane seaplane will have completed weight 42 pounds Its powered 58 Sachs constructed balsa plywood hardwoods full-scale racer spanned 24 feet powered 450 hp Cosmos Jupiter radial engine Ive included photo uncovered airframe An outstanding model flying Uncle Sam hots fly Bell P-39 Airacobrait slick airplane seemed designed shorter pilots among us rather small cramped cockpit Unfortunately time got wings units flying P-39 Panama Russian Air Force Airacobra ever saw up close parked ramp Biloxi Mississippi destined become maintenance training airframe neophyte mechanics mores pity reasonably priced consolation available Monogram Models 8-scale plastic P-39 kit current ProModeler version kit has instruction sheet thats pure gold documentation viewpoint youre building Giant Scale P-39 Monogram instructions include several detail photos full-scale versionthese include cockpit landing gear close-ups external air scoops instructions also include three-views three different aircraft showing markings attractive versions features all-white tail including rear fuselage tail feathers Monogram ProModeler plastic kit less $20 will provide great deal information youll need document RC Airacobra September 1995 column went great lengths describe fake maintenance markings Giant Scale warbirds went far recommend greeking painted-on noticespainting nonsense blocks represent lettering Giant Scale hand-painting tiny maintenance instructions difficult impossible leafing through model railroad magazine ran across advertisements number decal companies offer custom decals dry-transfer lettering model railroaders readable HO scale 1/87 N scale 1/loo companies offer products variety colors sizes fonts check just small go decals examine some ready-torun railroad car kits local hobby shop buy copy Model Railroader Railroad Model Craftsman Model Railroading check decal ads can acquire inexpensive custom decals dry transfers duplicate maintenance instructions RC warbird An aside Although some great techniques producing decals using personal computers laser printers decal material minimum size can handled four-point type Thats 1/13 inch tall interested Phil Kents Alexander Bullet construction article November 1995 issue MA need documentation information can get same source 86 Model Aviation 4Larry Klingbergs stunning 1919 Sopwith Schneider Cup racer Completed 1/3-scale model will weigh approximately 42 pounds Empennage detail Larry Klingbergs Sopwith racer section lower wing can seen background Above Dick Baldwins great-flying Bellanca Airbus IMAA fly-in Maloof Model Air Park Albuquerque NM Phil did book Alexander Eaglerock includes some great photographs Bullet well three-views aircraft second edition book available $2495 plus $3 postage handling Send requests address top column Enlarged Giant size Phils model spanned 621/2 inches should great flier point interest Phil didnt include construction article model Alexander Bullet equipped retractable main gear build copy airplane can delete fixed wheel fairings leaving about half wheel exposed airstream Such arrangement comes handy have belly gear-up landing Eric Stewart 6360 5 Main St Houston TX 77005-1847 AMA scholarship winner recently wrote tell about project hes working could have farreaching consequences far Giant Scale models concerned Erics involved testing airfoils lowspeed wind tunnels hasnt lot research area directly affects models fly Erics letter noted will cost $3000 three wind-tunnel sessions has planned Realizing important project sent him contribution help defray wind-tunnel costs Although much effort being funded glider-flying brethren modelers will profit data collects contribution now will help pay March wind-tunnel session too experimentally minded company Mission Viejo California offers some pretty exotic FIBERGLASS COMPONENTS AND CANOPIES AVAILABLE model-building materials company Model Research Labs 25108 Marguerite #160 Mission Viejo CA 92692 have carbon-fiber cloth Kevlar cloth clear Mylar covering stainless-steel foam cutting wire host other high-tech materials youre interested building strong light Giant Scale model send self-addressed stamped envelope three-page catalog addition price list catalog describes uses of truly modem supplies Theres no question about Giant 1-3 Cubs fly remarkably well sure lot around several great full-scale high-wing monoplanes lend themselves great models want stability Cub Ive got couple great alternatives thatll spice up local clubs flightline First Vince Miller 1773 Blueberry Drive SE Rio Rancho NM 87127 has both /6- 1/t-scale drawings Piper Tn-Pacer nose wheel squarish fuselage give Piper distinctive appearance Tri-Pacer model sure would refreshing change also host Bellanca aircraft fly well Giant Scale form Old friend Bill Hannan Hannans Runway Box 210 Magalia CA 95954 features Bellanca drawings book Plans & 3-Views International drawings almost demand enlargement Giant RC size Like Bellancas Skyrocket Bills book has wide airfoiled wing struts thatll help reduce wing loading RC model sure hope winter projects proceeding well Workmans outstanding bubble-canopy Republic P-47D Jims 32 Sachs powered model Yellow Aircraft kit MASTERCARD AND VISA ACCEPTED Ultimate Power Machine MadesAustna Awesome Power Bully 12 PR Mare power other 12 production engine reliable Idle smooth transition top end RPM Vertical maneuvers consistent because built fuel pump outrageous power engine weighs mere 29 oz yet has features would expect precision engine fuel pump regulator modified Schnurlie porting steel sleeve Dikes piston ring low friction cooler running maximum power dual glow plug insures complete combustion reliability finish heat Liet Price $ 549 Bully 12 LS Long Stroke Nat lilistrated Bully 12 LS has features 12 PR designed especially pattern aerobatics flyer 12 LS has RPM range 10000 within range engine produces extremely high torque done increasing weight 29 oz Some 12 LS information bore 29mm stroke 30mm designed very large propeller up 18 x 10 take advantage high torque going up braking coming down rear exhaust port 12 LS should available January Accessories headers tuned pipe soft mount remote mixture control 9 BULLY engines sre limited production may ordered local hobby shop Phone541-382-5409 Fax 541-3e50117 800-294-9506 U.A.V Inc PO BOX 1548 OREGON 9 March 1996 89 9L449 B-25 Mitchell101$4200 Ju-87B Stuka1003600 DC-3 C-471404600 F4U Corsair933600 PT-17 Stearman 77 3000 P-40 warhawk943600 z AT-6ISNJTexan1013600 FBF Bearcat863600 A6M5 Zero913600 Fokker Dr1 Triplane633000 Taube Isemi-scalel882700 gBeech D-1 8 C-451144600 d P-51D Mustang963600 P-47 Thunderbolt723000 Panther723400 U P-61 Black widowi 144800 Ole TIger 42% Racer 72 3800 F6F Hellcat964200 ILLUSTRATED CATALOG S2 FREE WITH ORDER C0MPETON PROVEN AT TOP GUN AND SCALEMASTERS 1935 WIMPY 94 DELL SPECIFICATIONS Engine 45 61 2 cycle 65 804 cycle Radio 4-Channel B & M MODEL CO 290 W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 Call Send $100 Color Info sheet ADO $1395 SHIPPING/HANDLINO UT RES ADD 625% TAX

Author: J.A. de Vries


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/03
Page Numbers: 86, 89

RADIO CONTROL GIANTS KYIJ II Left Tired J-3 Cubs Consider -scale Piper Tn-Pacer foreground built Vince Millers drawings AS PROMISED last months column Im featuring superb craftsmanship Lawrence E Klingberg Canyon Lake California Lany forwarded several photographs current Giant Scale projecta -scale replica 1919 Sopwith Schneider Cup racer Larry estimates biplane seaplane will have completed weight 42 pounds Its powered 58 Sachs constructed balsa plywood hardwoods full-scale racer spanned 24 feet powered 450 hp Cosmos Jupiter radial engine Ive included photo uncovered airframe An outstanding model flying Uncle Sam hots fly Bell P-39 Airacobrait slick airplane seemed designed shorter pilots among us rather small cramped cockpit Unfortunately time got wings units flying P-39 Panama Russian Air Force Airacobra ever saw up close parked ramp Biloxi Mississippi destined become maintenance training airframe neophyte mechanics mores pity reasonably priced consolation available Monogram Models 8-scale plastic P-39 kit current ProModeler version kit has instruction sheet thats pure gold documentation viewpoint youre building Giant Scale P-39 Monogram instructions include several detail photos full-scale versionthese include cockpit landing gear close-ups external air scoops instructions also include three-views three different aircraft showing markings attractive versions features all-white tail including rear fuselage tail feathers Monogram ProModeler plastic kit less $20 will provide great deal information youll need document RC Airacobra September 1995 column went great lengths describe fake maintenance markings Giant Scale warbirds went far recommend greeking painted-on noticespainting nonsense blocks represent lettering Giant Scale hand-painting tiny maintenance instructions difficult impossible leafing through model railroad magazine ran across advertisements number decal companies offer custom decals dry-transfer lettering model railroaders readable HO scale 1/87 N scale 1/loo companies offer products variety colors sizes fonts check just small go decals examine some ready-torun railroad car kits local hobby shop buy copy Model Railroader Railroad Model Craftsman Model Railroading check decal ads can acquire inexpensive custom decals dry transfers duplicate maintenance instructions RC warbird An aside Although some great techniques producing decals using personal computers laser printers decal material minimum size can handled four-point type Thats 1/13 inch tall interested Phil Kents Alexander Bullet construction article November 1995 issue MA need documentation information can get same source 86 Model Aviation 4Larry Klingbergs stunning 1919 Sopwith Schneider Cup racer Completed 1/3-scale model will weigh approximately 42 pounds Empennage detail Larry Klingbergs Sopwith racer section lower wing can seen background Above Dick Baldwins great-flying Bellanca Airbus IMAA fly-in Maloof Model Air Park Albuquerque NM Phil did book Alexander Eaglerock includes some great photographs Bullet well three-views aircraft second edition book available $2495 plus $3 postage handling Send requests address top column Enlarged Giant size Phils model spanned 621/2 inches should great flier point interest Phil didnt include construction article model Alexander Bullet equipped retractable main gear build copy airplane can delete fixed wheel fairings leaving about half wheel exposed airstream Such arrangement comes handy have belly gear-up landing Eric Stewart 6360 5 Main St Houston TX 77005-1847 AMA scholarship winner recently wrote tell about project hes working could have farreaching consequences far Giant Scale models concerned Erics involved testing airfoils lowspeed wind tunnels hasnt lot research area directly affects models fly Erics letter noted will cost $3000 three wind-tunnel sessions has planned Realizing important project sent him contribution help defray wind-tunnel costs Although much effort being funded glider-flying brethren modelers will profit data collects contribution now will help pay March wind-tunnel session too experimentally minded company Mission Viejo California offers some pretty exotic FIBERGLASS COMPONENTS AND CANOPIES AVAILABLE model-building materials company Model Research Labs 25108 Marguerite #160 Mission Viejo CA 92692 have carbon-fiber cloth Kevlar cloth clear Mylar covering stainless-steel foam cutting wire host other high-tech materials youre interested building strong light Giant Scale model send self-addressed stamped envelope three-page catalog addition price list catalog describes uses of truly modem supplies Theres no question about Giant 1-3 Cubs fly remarkably well sure lot around several great full-scale high-wing monoplanes lend themselves great models want stability Cub Ive got couple great alternatives thatll spice up local clubs flightline First Vince Miller 1773 Blueberry Drive SE Rio Rancho NM 87127 has both /6- 1/t-scale drawings Piper Tn-Pacer nose wheel squarish fuselage give Piper distinctive appearance Tri-Pacer model sure would refreshing change also host Bellanca aircraft fly well Giant Scale form Old friend Bill Hannan Hannans Runway Box 210 Magalia CA 95954 features Bellanca drawings book Plans & 3-Views International drawings almost demand enlargement Giant RC size Like Bellancas Skyrocket Bills book has wide airfoiled wing struts thatll help reduce wing loading RC model sure hope winter projects proceeding well Workmans outstanding bubble-canopy Republic P-47D Jims 32 Sachs powered model Yellow Aircraft kit MASTERCARD AND VISA ACCEPTED Ultimate Power Machine MadesAustna Awesome Power Bully 12 PR Mare power other 12 production engine reliable Idle smooth transition top end RPM Vertical maneuvers consistent because built fuel pump outrageous power engine weighs mere 29 oz yet has features would expect precision engine fuel pump regulator modified Schnurlie porting steel sleeve Dikes piston ring low friction cooler running maximum power dual glow plug insures complete combustion reliability finish heat Liet Price $ 549 Bully 12 LS Long Stroke Nat lilistrated Bully 12 LS has features 12 PR designed especially pattern aerobatics flyer 12 LS has RPM range 10000 within range engine produces extremely high torque done increasing weight 29 oz Some 12 LS information bore 29mm stroke 30mm designed very large propeller up 18 x 10 take advantage high torque going up braking coming down rear exhaust port 12 LS should available January Accessories headers tuned pipe soft mount remote mixture control 9 BULLY engines sre limited production may ordered local hobby shop Phone541-382-5409 Fax 541-3e50117 800-294-9506 U.A.V Inc PO BOX 1548 OREGON 9 March 1996 89 9L449 B-25 Mitchell101$4200 Ju-87B Stuka1003600 DC-3 C-471404600 F4U Corsair933600 PT-17 Stearman 77 3000 P-40 warhawk943600 z AT-6ISNJTexan1013600 FBF Bearcat863600 A6M5 Zero913600 Fokker Dr1 Triplane633000 Taube Isemi-scalel882700 gBeech D-1 8 C-451144600 d P-51D Mustang963600 P-47 Thunderbolt723000 Panther723400 U P-61 Black widowi 144800 Ole TIger 42% Racer 72 3800 F6F Hellcat964200 ILLUSTRATED CATALOG S2 FREE WITH ORDER C0MPETON PROVEN AT TOP GUN AND SCALEMASTERS 1935 WIMPY 94 DELL SPECIFICATIONS Engine 45 61 2 cycle 65 804 cycle Radio 4-Channel B & M MODEL CO 290 W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 Call Send $100 Color Info sheet ADO $1395 SHIPPING/HANDLINO UT RES ADD 625% TAX

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