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Radio Control: Helicopters

Author: L. Jolly


Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/06
Page Numbers: 56

Radio Control Helicopters LarryJolly TAKE second look months photos tile University Virginias medevac Boelkow BK-i 17the trouble patients better nine inch es tall because Ted Schoonards oneeighth scale model have never seen perfectly-reproduced scale Helicopter achievement certainly places Ted apex American scale chopper pilots Ive seen lot scale Helicopters pretty much same eye-catching paint job glass fuselage What unique Teds BK-i 17 incredible attention detail us could take lesson him Note perfect cockpit detailing four bladed rotorhead model started Out Schluter BK-I 17 glass fuselage mechanics Schluter Champion four-bladed rotorhead power handled Super tigre 75 control JR Century Seven Helicopter radio utilizing five servos Futaba gyro corrugations tail boom accomplished splitting Nyrod gluing place BK-i 17 painted acrylic lacquers utilized some incredi ble masking already envious Teds achievement have tell completed masterpiece two months course along other duties World Helicopters no surprise model top static score scale 1985 AMA Nationals Chicopee shame technical difficulties kept BK-i 17 realizing its true potential Im convinced national championship models future Congratulations Ted proud models like yours show everyone views just far hobby has come So youd like try Scale After see miniature like Teds BK-i 17 its really easy get bitten Scale bug think heart everyone would like build scale models simulate full-size prototype go about First let say no way would claim able match Teds As can see work Ted artist puts him totally different category However Threeview BK117 looks stark com pared beautifullydetailed model 56 Model Aviation Ted Schoonards exquisite MBB-Kawasaki BK-117 earned top static points 85 Nats photos model courtesy Walt Schoonard Fuselage Schiuters fiberglass shells mechanics Champion Engine Super tlgre 75 RO JR Century Seven end stabilizing gyro Futaba Weight 15 lb Paint scheme white blue horse letters anda red stripe Acrylic lacquer used Pegasus accomplished liquid mask lettering custom decals Prototype University Virginias Medevac chopper true masterpiece few things universal modeling andThe first thing important suc good technique something will go longcessful project adequate prior planning way toward improving modelContinued naee 155 Just look cockpit Interior details machine Some exterior detailing antennas door hardware also shows good advantage

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