RADIO CONTROL GIANTS AH THE FRUSTRATIONS OF WRITING monthly column Three pages disk bottom fell out everything Let elucidate December 1995 issue Kitplanes magazine contains yearly compendium data homebuilt aircraft kits plans Would believe includes information 537 different full-scale airplanes best part exercise aircraft lend themselves admirably reproduction Giant Scale models manufacturers/designers offer information packages document aircraft usually include great three-views very reasonable cost However caught between rock hard place time column appears Kitplanes annual directory homebuilt aircraft will no longer available publishers dont provide back-issue service youre lucky enough find copy directory issue local library its well worth examining length designs would easily adaptable RC modelers directory includes names addresses costs info packages About nine years ago took own advice acquired information package all-metal homebuilt biplane called Der Cricket pack included neat set 1/6-scale drawings easily enlarged Giant Scale size considered using build model would powered 40-size engine 25 inches foot e wingspan would have 48 inches 16-foot-span biplane never did build model because fin/rudder stabilizer/elevators all-moving surfaces wary operation Scale-model size whole design exercise lot fun howeverand easily accomplished following another two-schools-of-thought things Giant Scalers prefer complete models look factory-fresh other side folks like models weatheredshowing definite signs use Ill address second group month since have really neat easy way weather model aircraft Any metal airplane painted including WW II warbirds soon finds its finish beginning wear thin after few flights metal front edges cowlings air scoops leading-edges flight surfaces begins show aluminum after few flights aircraft has flown through rainstorm paint erodes rapidly pristine aircraft will show some silver leading edges its black-painted propeller blades Some modelers simulate paint erosion randomly adding dabs aluminum paint over basic paint job looks OK Sport Scale-viewing distancesbut duplicate natural process Worn paint can simulated using rubber cement prepare model realistic paint wear must first coat areas weathered aluminum-colored paint An overall coat might bad ideathis way can show minor scrapes other parts model aluminum undercoat dry break out rubber cement Pour bit rubber cement shallow jar lid Using side thumb apply cement areas want aluminum color show through Keep cement coat thin go over weathered areas once Dont overdo try make things neat might skip area added realism cement-covered areas dry proceed cover coats paint camouflage etc Spray painting airbrushing besta paint brush may erode rubber cementcovered areas overcoat dry rub rubber cement-masked areas clean Voil Instant weathering complete effect work over weathered areas lightly some 400-grit wet-or-dry sandpaper blend edges Properly done weathering job will make model look war weary minimum effort Old friend Bob Banka has recently published latest Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide its doozer $8 get 188-page book thats jam-packed listings Bobs masterful foto-paaks aircraft covered range Wright Brothers latest military jets Bob now has 5800 erent color foto-paaks well 33000 pages three-views documentation data collection truly mind-boggling does Bobs very professional book serve catalog also includes 13 articles April 1996 75 P-47D courtesy Bob Banka Bobs latest Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide now available Another Bob Bankas Foto-Paak gems Grumman TBF WW II torpedo bomber great Scale model candidate An 83-inch Chance Vought F4U Corsair Englands Brian Taylor Plans accessories available Bob Holman o7n FT 0234 Homebuilt designs often make great Giant Scale subjects all-metal hamebuilt biplane called Der Cricket NEW LINE 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 1 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 RIG engine market have adapter problem .help phone call away. See hobby dealer call us direct. kffUMade n USA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 76 Model Aviation e RC written experts including Bob Underwood Cliff Tacie Charlie Nelson Dave Platt Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide available Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Fax 714 979-72790 great folks sponsored 1995 Rally Giants planning IMAA District IV Meeting Giants June 20-23 Danville Virginia Regional Airport will assisted efforts Danville Parks Recreational Department Contest Director Mike Farlow 219 Courtney St Danville VA 24540 Tel [804] 836-2135 Preregistration $10 on-site its $20 $5 per day big banquet scheduled Friday night Sounds like great weekend day night flying difficult tasks designing Giant Scale model making look right its sitting ground Landing-gear length wheel diameter strut diameter contribute proper set comes Chance Vought F4U Corsair few models have achieved proper stalky look aircraft its perched its gear However Britains Brian Taylor has done Giant Scale 82-inch wingspan F4U-1 Bob Holman Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 offering drawings Bob also has compatible accessory kit includes fiberglass cowling wing crank canopy prop nut plans have laser-cut parts Corsair Retracts aircraft also available sure could use some photos Giant Scale models illuminate pages address top column Ill happy credit and/or photographer TYPHOON / 499 NEW Typhoon 22 Special Order Pre-built Parts Honeycomb Top Bottom Turtle Deck$325 Built-up Glassed Wing Panels$395 Complete Honeycomb Fuselage & Fin$595 Foam Cores Wing Tail$95 GATOR RIC Products Inc ians 909 Sq Version 2 Sheets$1595 Plans 1000 Sq Version 2 Sheets$1595 Plans1140 Sq 22 version 2 Shts .. $1995 Fiberglass Cowl 909 & 1000$2195 Fiberglass Cowl 22 version$2195 Clear Canopy-all versions$1495 Wing Tube & Socket 7/8 24$1195 Wing Tube & Socket 7/8 x30 tor 22$1195 Plugln Wing Adjuster Kit 4-Pack$1295 Plugln Adjustable Stab Kit$995 3713 Pompano Drive Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 VISA/MasterCard Welcomed $450 per item S&HFL ax April 1996 77 Precision Miter Sander Sanding Tool Miter Sander allows craftsman sand very accurate angles Perfect truss construction angle its complement can sanded easily accurately using Miter Sander adjustable fence swings through arc se degree marks allows modeler make accurate repeatable angles tight fits mitered corners Miter Sander constructed durable hardwood glass filled nylon sanding block comes two different grits replaceable sandpaper Miter Sander excellent tool hobby requirements including model airplane ship parts model railroad train layouts miniatures doll houses FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look tor other great products trom Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $3 50 Shipping 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Price $1995 Product No FOR 154 size style
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/04
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/04
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS AH THE FRUSTRATIONS OF WRITING monthly column Three pages disk bottom fell out everything Let elucidate December 1995 issue Kitplanes magazine contains yearly compendium data homebuilt aircraft kits plans Would believe includes information 537 different full-scale airplanes best part exercise aircraft lend themselves admirably reproduction Giant Scale models manufacturers/designers offer information packages document aircraft usually include great three-views very reasonable cost However caught between rock hard place time column appears Kitplanes annual directory homebuilt aircraft will no longer available publishers dont provide back-issue service youre lucky enough find copy directory issue local library its well worth examining length designs would easily adaptable RC modelers directory includes names addresses costs info packages About nine years ago took own advice acquired information package all-metal homebuilt biplane called Der Cricket pack included neat set 1/6-scale drawings easily enlarged Giant Scale size considered using build model would powered 40-size engine 25 inches foot e wingspan would have 48 inches 16-foot-span biplane never did build model because fin/rudder stabilizer/elevators all-moving surfaces wary operation Scale-model size whole design exercise lot fun howeverand easily accomplished following another two-schools-of-thought things Giant Scalers prefer complete models look factory-fresh other side folks like models weatheredshowing definite signs use Ill address second group month since have really neat easy way weather model aircraft Any metal airplane painted including WW II warbirds soon finds its finish beginning wear thin after few flights metal front edges cowlings air scoops leading-edges flight surfaces begins show aluminum after few flights aircraft has flown through rainstorm paint erodes rapidly pristine aircraft will show some silver leading edges its black-painted propeller blades Some modelers simulate paint erosion randomly adding dabs aluminum paint over basic paint job looks OK Sport Scale-viewing distancesbut duplicate natural process Worn paint can simulated using rubber cement prepare model realistic paint wear must first coat areas weathered aluminum-colored paint An overall coat might bad ideathis way can show minor scrapes other parts model aluminum undercoat dry break out rubber cement Pour bit rubber cement shallow jar lid Using side thumb apply cement areas want aluminum color show through Keep cement coat thin go over weathered areas once Dont overdo try make things neat might skip area added realism cement-covered areas dry proceed cover coats paint camouflage etc Spray painting airbrushing besta paint brush may erode rubber cementcovered areas overcoat dry rub rubber cement-masked areas clean Voil Instant weathering complete effect work over weathered areas lightly some 400-grit wet-or-dry sandpaper blend edges Properly done weathering job will make model look war weary minimum effort Old friend Bob Banka has recently published latest Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide its doozer $8 get 188-page book thats jam-packed listings Bobs masterful foto-paaks aircraft covered range Wright Brothers latest military jets Bob now has 5800 erent color foto-paaks well 33000 pages three-views documentation data collection truly mind-boggling does Bobs very professional book serve catalog also includes 13 articles April 1996 75 P-47D courtesy Bob Banka Bobs latest Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide now available Another Bob Bankas Foto-Paak gems Grumman TBF WW II torpedo bomber great Scale model candidate An 83-inch Chance Vought F4U Corsair Englands Brian Taylor Plans accessories available Bob Holman o7n FT 0234 Homebuilt designs often make great Giant Scale subjects all-metal hamebuilt biplane called Der Cricket NEW LINE 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 1 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 RIG engine market have adapter problem .help phone call away. See hobby dealer call us direct. kffUMade n USA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 76 Model Aviation e RC written experts including Bob Underwood Cliff Tacie Charlie Nelson Dave Platt Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide available Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Fax 714 979-72790 great folks sponsored 1995 Rally Giants planning IMAA District IV Meeting Giants June 20-23 Danville Virginia Regional Airport will assisted efforts Danville Parks Recreational Department Contest Director Mike Farlow 219 Courtney St Danville VA 24540 Tel [804] 836-2135 Preregistration $10 on-site its $20 $5 per day big banquet scheduled Friday night Sounds like great weekend day night flying difficult tasks designing Giant Scale model making look right its sitting ground Landing-gear length wheel diameter strut diameter contribute proper set comes Chance Vought F4U Corsair few models have achieved proper stalky look aircraft its perched its gear However Britains Brian Taylor has done Giant Scale 82-inch wingspan F4U-1 Bob Holman Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 offering drawings Bob also has compatible accessory kit includes fiberglass cowling wing crank canopy prop nut plans have laser-cut parts Corsair Retracts aircraft also available sure could use some photos Giant Scale models illuminate pages address top column Ill happy credit and/or photographer TYPHOON / 499 NEW Typhoon 22 Special Order Pre-built Parts Honeycomb Top Bottom Turtle Deck$325 Built-up Glassed Wing Panels$395 Complete Honeycomb Fuselage & Fin$595 Foam Cores Wing Tail$95 GATOR RIC Products Inc ians 909 Sq Version 2 Sheets$1595 Plans 1000 Sq Version 2 Sheets$1595 Plans1140 Sq 22 version 2 Shts .. $1995 Fiberglass Cowl 909 & 1000$2195 Fiberglass Cowl 22 version$2195 Clear Canopy-all versions$1495 Wing Tube & Socket 7/8 24$1195 Wing Tube & Socket 7/8 x30 tor 22$1195 Plugln Wing Adjuster Kit 4-Pack$1295 Plugln Adjustable Stab Kit$995 3713 Pompano Drive Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 VISA/MasterCard Welcomed $450 per item S&HFL ax April 1996 77 Precision Miter Sander Sanding Tool Miter Sander allows craftsman sand very accurate angles Perfect truss construction angle its complement can sanded easily accurately using Miter Sander adjustable fence swings through arc se degree marks allows modeler make accurate repeatable angles tight fits mitered corners Miter Sander constructed durable hardwood glass filled nylon sanding block comes two different grits replaceable sandpaper Miter Sander excellent tool hobby requirements including model airplane ship parts model railroad train layouts miniatures doll houses FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look tor other great products trom Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $3 50 Shipping 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Price $1995 Product No FOR 154 size style
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/04
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS AH THE FRUSTRATIONS OF WRITING monthly column Three pages disk bottom fell out everything Let elucidate December 1995 issue Kitplanes magazine contains yearly compendium data homebuilt aircraft kits plans Would believe includes information 537 different full-scale airplanes best part exercise aircraft lend themselves admirably reproduction Giant Scale models manufacturers/designers offer information packages document aircraft usually include great three-views very reasonable cost However caught between rock hard place time column appears Kitplanes annual directory homebuilt aircraft will no longer available publishers dont provide back-issue service youre lucky enough find copy directory issue local library its well worth examining length designs would easily adaptable RC modelers directory includes names addresses costs info packages About nine years ago took own advice acquired information package all-metal homebuilt biplane called Der Cricket pack included neat set 1/6-scale drawings easily enlarged Giant Scale size considered using build model would powered 40-size engine 25 inches foot e wingspan would have 48 inches 16-foot-span biplane never did build model because fin/rudder stabilizer/elevators all-moving surfaces wary operation Scale-model size whole design exercise lot fun howeverand easily accomplished following another two-schools-of-thought things Giant Scalers prefer complete models look factory-fresh other side folks like models weatheredshowing definite signs use Ill address second group month since have really neat easy way weather model aircraft Any metal airplane painted including WW II warbirds soon finds its finish beginning wear thin after few flights metal front edges cowlings air scoops leading-edges flight surfaces begins show aluminum after few flights aircraft has flown through rainstorm paint erodes rapidly pristine aircraft will show some silver leading edges its black-painted propeller blades Some modelers simulate paint erosion randomly adding dabs aluminum paint over basic paint job looks OK Sport Scale-viewing distancesbut duplicate natural process Worn paint can simulated using rubber cement prepare model realistic paint wear must first coat areas weathered aluminum-colored paint An overall coat might bad ideathis way can show minor scrapes other parts model aluminum undercoat dry break out rubber cement Pour bit rubber cement shallow jar lid Using side thumb apply cement areas want aluminum color show through Keep cement coat thin go over weathered areas once Dont overdo try make things neat might skip area added realism cement-covered areas dry proceed cover coats paint camouflage etc Spray painting airbrushing besta paint brush may erode rubber cementcovered areas overcoat dry rub rubber cement-masked areas clean Voil Instant weathering complete effect work over weathered areas lightly some 400-grit wet-or-dry sandpaper blend edges Properly done weathering job will make model look war weary minimum effort Old friend Bob Banka has recently published latest Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide its doozer $8 get 188-page book thats jam-packed listings Bobs masterful foto-paaks aircraft covered range Wright Brothers latest military jets Bob now has 5800 erent color foto-paaks well 33000 pages three-views documentation data collection truly mind-boggling does Bobs very professional book serve catalog also includes 13 articles April 1996 75 P-47D courtesy Bob Banka Bobs latest Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide now available Another Bob Bankas Foto-Paak gems Grumman TBF WW II torpedo bomber great Scale model candidate An 83-inch Chance Vought F4U Corsair Englands Brian Taylor Plans accessories available Bob Holman o7n FT 0234 Homebuilt designs often make great Giant Scale subjects all-metal hamebuilt biplane called Der Cricket NEW LINE 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 1 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 RIG engine market have adapter problem .help phone call away. See hobby dealer call us direct. kffUMade n USA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 76 Model Aviation e RC written experts including Bob Underwood Cliff Tacie Charlie Nelson Dave Platt Scale Aircraft Documentation Resource Guide available Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Fax 714 979-72790 great folks sponsored 1995 Rally Giants planning IMAA District IV Meeting Giants June 20-23 Danville Virginia Regional Airport will assisted efforts Danville Parks Recreational Department Contest Director Mike Farlow 219 Courtney St Danville VA 24540 Tel [804] 836-2135 Preregistration $10 on-site its $20 $5 per day big banquet scheduled Friday night Sounds like great weekend day night flying difficult tasks designing Giant Scale model making look right its sitting ground Landing-gear length wheel diameter strut diameter contribute proper set comes Chance Vought F4U Corsair few models have achieved proper stalky look aircraft its perched its gear However Britains Brian Taylor has done Giant Scale 82-inch wingspan F4U-1 Bob Holman Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 offering drawings Bob also has compatible accessory kit includes fiberglass cowling wing crank canopy prop nut plans have laser-cut parts Corsair Retracts aircraft also available sure could use some photos Giant Scale models illuminate pages address top column Ill happy credit and/or photographer TYPHOON / 499 NEW Typhoon 22 Special Order Pre-built Parts Honeycomb Top Bottom Turtle Deck$325 Built-up Glassed Wing Panels$395 Complete Honeycomb Fuselage & Fin$595 Foam Cores Wing Tail$95 GATOR RIC Products Inc ians 909 Sq Version 2 Sheets$1595 Plans 1000 Sq Version 2 Sheets$1595 Plans1140 Sq 22 version 2 Shts .. $1995 Fiberglass Cowl 909 & 1000$2195 Fiberglass Cowl 22 version$2195 Clear Canopy-all versions$1495 Wing Tube & Socket 7/8 24$1195 Wing Tube & Socket 7/8 x30 tor 22$1195 Plugln Wing Adjuster Kit 4-Pack$1295 Plugln Adjustable Stab Kit$995 3713 Pompano Drive Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 VISA/MasterCard Welcomed $450 per item S&HFL ax April 1996 77 Precision Miter Sander Sanding Tool Miter Sander allows craftsman sand very accurate angles Perfect truss construction angle its complement can sanded easily accurately using Miter Sander adjustable fence swings through arc se degree marks allows modeler make accurate repeatable angles tight fits mitered corners Miter Sander constructed durable hardwood glass filled nylon sanding block comes two different grits replaceable sandpaper Miter Sander excellent tool hobby requirements including model airplane ship parts model railroad train layouts miniatures doll houses FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look tor other great products trom Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $3 50 Shipping 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Price $1995 Product No FOR 154 size style
