RADIO CONTROL GIANTS FLSJ III W~ LA MOST MODELERS faced major model reconstruction time time because its common unfortunately RC fliers afflicted well-known pilots diseaserunning model ground too hard disease often result infamous RC maneuver Figure Nine Depending construction skills victim glue supply state wreckage rekitted model may may subject rebuilding old friend Mr Gee Bee Henry Haffke surprised wrote about current rehabilitation project Henry built RC model Ryan PT-20 military trainer version Menasco-powered Ryan STA 26 years ago flew success contests As model aged Henry upgraded engine required larger cowling enlargement didnt pose major problem because Kinner radial-powered PT-20A provided necessary engine room revised model first flew September 10 1970 flown competitively until May 19 1974 Henry hung model workshop Earlier year Henry did something almost unheard decided rebuild perfectly good RC model inspiration greatly improved finishing materials developed during past two decades Henry began models rehabilitation stripping fuselages chrome MonoKote old wing covering replaced wings yellow film painted 21st Century Fabric covered fuselage aluminum-covered Micafilm developed worked Coverite According Henry Micafilm fuselage finish closely duplicated aluminum finish prototype aircraft added some scale details left off model its first incarnation also replaced aircrafts engine again its first test flight rejuvenated form September 1 1996 after Ryan took Military Scale first place Baltimore MARCS show June Henrys rebuilding efforts perfectly good model crowned success demonstrated modern model coverings other advanced model-making techniques may applied older airplanes some strange wonderful Giant Scale models out C Milton Peacock Finksburg MD built magnificent example Waterman Aerobilea tailless pusher intended roadable Milts 90-inch-span model powered Zenoah G-38 equipped homemade muffler covered model Solartex fabric painted Hobbypoxy Milt found Aerobile overly sensitive controls reasoned elevons far behind center gravity much too sensitive After few turns around field Milt calmed down enough attempt landing approach went well until model about three feet off ground its attitude bit nose-high let nose drop little wham wiped out nose gear After calmed down little concluded models design too fragile take much abuse fact develop several aligning jigs building Aerobile led him advise others build onebut did magnificent job have hots aerobatic biplanes RA Colero 2092 SW Grennan Lane Port St Lucie FL 34953 may have just what youre looking Giant Scale model duplicates Sean Tucker Special spans 74 inches Zenoah 445 cu twin engine nose 211/2 pound beauty should bore some beautiful holes sky Plans Sean Tucker Special available Mr Colero Charlie Valentiao Lake Ronkonkoma Long Island NY prolific Giant Scale model builders makes beautiful models modeling interest has always big iron warbirds WW II latest effort involves prewar Navy fighterthe legendary Boeing F4B-4 its USS Lexington finery prototype built 1928 94 Model Aviation y Haffke used improved finishing materials developed during last 20 years refinish 26-year-old Ryan PT-20A Model its third engine C Milton Peacocks Waterman Aerobile tailless model has 90-inch span weighs 181A lb has Zenoah G-38 RA Calero offers plans aerobatic Sean Tucker Special address column Model spans 74 inches weighs 211A lb 01 buddy Bob Banka has done again Hes published new version Scale Model Research Documentation Resource Guide Its catalog Bobs 6400 -Paaks 35000 e 3-view drawings Bobs extensive inventory listed 203-page softback includes articles Scale experts Its heck bargain $800 postpaid address Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Giant Scale winter project should pretty well along nowand maybe ready fly sure would like see photo modelparticularly picture can use column GATING Till IIASTEIN BArrIRY UANAGIIhIflT SYSTEm SYSTEM COMPONENTS EINSTEIN XL CHARGER/CYCLER 1 PS118 lA 18V POWER SUPPLY VERSATILE ADAPTER INTERFACE 2 BARREL TYPE POWER CABLES FMA Direct 9807 Dr Perry Road Unit 109 IjamsviiIe MD 21754 50 SIDART WI JUST IISID TO CAB IT EIflSTIIfly~J SYSTEM FEATURES TWO CHANNEL CYCLER MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED CHARGE/DISCHARGE 212 CELLS EITHER CHAI FIVE SELECTABLE CHARGE RATES EITHER CR5 AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGE AFTER C/lOCH CHARGE ONE CHANNEL WHILE CYCL 9V BATTERY BACKUP 9V BATTERY t 25mm POWER PLUG II 25mm POWER PLUG WHIlE SinGm SIGNALfl RED BLACK ( MOLEXDEANS 3 PIN WHIlE SinG j RED - U BLACK BA J Easily Interface EinsIein XL popular battery brands No rals neat expensive edapler cables shop INTERNET SITE HTTPIJWWWFMADIRECTCOM Dealer Distributor Inquiries Invited Master Card VISA Discover EMAIL FMADIRECT@FMADIRECTCOM CODs accepted $500 shippIng handling COD adds $500 SALES 300 343-2934TECH/SERVICE 301 831-8980FAX 301 331-8987 Charles Valentino latest masterpiece Boeing F4B-4 prime example pre-WW II US Navy biplane fighter Stunning 21mm POWER PLUG BLACK SIG1 BLACK BED I- AIRTEONICS SANWA ORG SIGU RED U KEOWN JR lit SinG U RED) U BLACK -U HITEC/RCD IIR
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/04
Page Numbers: 94, 97
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/04
Page Numbers: 94, 97
RADIO CONTROL GIANTS FLSJ III W~ LA MOST MODELERS faced major model reconstruction time time because its common unfortunately RC fliers afflicted well-known pilots diseaserunning model ground too hard disease often result infamous RC maneuver Figure Nine Depending construction skills victim glue supply state wreckage rekitted model may may subject rebuilding old friend Mr Gee Bee Henry Haffke surprised wrote about current rehabilitation project Henry built RC model Ryan PT-20 military trainer version Menasco-powered Ryan STA 26 years ago flew success contests As model aged Henry upgraded engine required larger cowling enlargement didnt pose major problem because Kinner radial-powered PT-20A provided necessary engine room revised model first flew September 10 1970 flown competitively until May 19 1974 Henry hung model workshop Earlier year Henry did something almost unheard decided rebuild perfectly good RC model inspiration greatly improved finishing materials developed during past two decades Henry began models rehabilitation stripping fuselages chrome MonoKote old wing covering replaced wings yellow film painted 21st Century Fabric covered fuselage aluminum-covered Micafilm developed worked Coverite According Henry Micafilm fuselage finish closely duplicated aluminum finish prototype aircraft added some scale details left off model its first incarnation also replaced aircrafts engine again its first test flight rejuvenated form September 1 1996 after Ryan took Military Scale first place Baltimore MARCS show June Henrys rebuilding efforts perfectly good model crowned success demonstrated modern model coverings other advanced model-making techniques may applied older airplanes some strange wonderful Giant Scale models out C Milton Peacock Finksburg MD built magnificent example Waterman Aerobilea tailless pusher intended roadable Milts 90-inch-span model powered Zenoah G-38 equipped homemade muffler covered model Solartex fabric painted Hobbypoxy Milt found Aerobile overly sensitive controls reasoned elevons far behind center gravity much too sensitive After few turns around field Milt calmed down enough attempt landing approach went well until model about three feet off ground its attitude bit nose-high let nose drop little wham wiped out nose gear After calmed down little concluded models design too fragile take much abuse fact develop several aligning jigs building Aerobile led him advise others build onebut did magnificent job have hots aerobatic biplanes RA Colero 2092 SW Grennan Lane Port St Lucie FL 34953 may have just what youre looking Giant Scale model duplicates Sean Tucker Special spans 74 inches Zenoah 445 cu twin engine nose 211/2 pound beauty should bore some beautiful holes sky Plans Sean Tucker Special available Mr Colero Charlie Valentiao Lake Ronkonkoma Long Island NY prolific Giant Scale model builders makes beautiful models modeling interest has always big iron warbirds WW II latest effort involves prewar Navy fighterthe legendary Boeing F4B-4 its USS Lexington finery prototype built 1928 94 Model Aviation y Haffke used improved finishing materials developed during last 20 years refinish 26-year-old Ryan PT-20A Model its third engine C Milton Peacocks Waterman Aerobile tailless model has 90-inch span weighs 181A lb has Zenoah G-38 RA Calero offers plans aerobatic Sean Tucker Special address column Model spans 74 inches weighs 211A lb 01 buddy Bob Banka has done again Hes published new version Scale Model Research Documentation Resource Guide Its catalog Bobs 6400 -Paaks 35000 e 3-view drawings Bobs extensive inventory listed 203-page softback includes articles Scale experts Its heck bargain $800 postpaid address Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Ave Costa Mesa CA 92626 Giant Scale winter project should pretty well along nowand maybe ready fly sure would like see photo modelparticularly picture can use column GATING Till IIASTEIN BArrIRY UANAGIIhIflT SYSTEm SYSTEM COMPONENTS EINSTEIN XL CHARGER/CYCLER 1 PS118 lA 18V POWER SUPPLY VERSATILE ADAPTER INTERFACE 2 BARREL TYPE POWER CABLES FMA Direct 9807 Dr Perry Road Unit 109 IjamsviiIe MD 21754 50 SIDART WI JUST IISID TO CAB IT EIflSTIIfly~J SYSTEM FEATURES TWO CHANNEL CYCLER MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED CHARGE/DISCHARGE 212 CELLS EITHER CHAI FIVE SELECTABLE CHARGE RATES EITHER CR5 AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGE AFTER C/lOCH CHARGE ONE CHANNEL WHILE CYCL 9V BATTERY BACKUP 9V BATTERY t 25mm POWER PLUG II 25mm POWER PLUG WHIlE SinGm SIGNALfl RED BLACK ( MOLEXDEANS 3 PIN WHIlE SinG j RED - U BLACK BA J Easily Interface EinsIein XL popular battery brands No rals neat expensive edapler cables shop INTERNET SITE HTTPIJWWWFMADIRECTCOM Dealer Distributor Inquiries Invited Master Card VISA Discover EMAIL FMADIRECT@FMADIRECTCOM CODs accepted $500 shippIng handling COD adds $500 SALES 300 343-2934TECH/SERVICE 301 831-8980FAX 301 331-8987 Charles Valentino latest masterpiece Boeing F4B-4 prime example pre-WW II US Navy biplane fighter Stunning 21mm POWER PLUG BLACK SIG1 BLACK BED I- AIRTEONICS SANWA ORG SIGU RED U KEOWN JR lit SinG U RED) U BLACK -U HITEC/RCD IIR
