Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly JUST before Toledo Show John Gorham kind enough send information latest projects thought Id pass some along now Probably significant announcement availability Limited Edition Stork GMP have reading Radio Control Helicopters Magazine have already become acquainted Hirobos latest creation basic Stork uses tried proven Hirobo mechanics manufactured space-age composite materi als have Hirobos Storks under con struction will report its American cousin future issue first impressions Stork lead applaud incredibly good engineering done Japanese creators composite DDF rotor head certainly piece quality work would surprised see become separately avallable option features standard DDF qualities including individual dampening largely plastic ball bearings used throughout Another feature Im really excited about toothed-belt drive tail rotor system will undoubtedly become standard contest machines absolutely no slippage tall drive toothed belt means change engine/main rotor rpm instantly transferred tall rotor thereby keeping constant ratio between speeds main tall rotors major drawback type installation will predetermined length tail boom will dictated length toothed belt will prove lot fun attempting install set Stork mechanics existing fuselage Probably neatest innovation used Hiro bos Stork engine/fan/clutch/muffler mod ule Mechanically interesting-looking efficient design whole unit designed around special version OS Max 46VFH engine reputedly designed espe cially machine course makes fitting other engine Hirobo Stork highly unlikely however no problem Japan since engine included part kit could say Hirobo Stork bigger version Shuttle find little bit too simplistic Im looking forward trying its unaltered Stork form Ill let know what find GMP Limited Edition Stork yet another example John Gorhams ability look over product make better few subtle changes Being US importer Hirobo John given opportunity bring Hirobo version biggest stumbling block scheme fact somebody else US importer OS engines knowing whole story surmise equitable situation could worked out among parties involved Stork could imported its stock configuration being true John decided design new side frames order accept other makes engines As norm modeler once got Continued ae 152 July1987 59 What John Gorham surrounded fleet Giant Scale Helicopters Well exactly scale USSR Hinds target drones Armys Redstone Arsenal GMP reoently shipped first six production artIcles customer Congratulations GMP new Hirobo BBC Stork Helicopter pictured above GMPs Americanized version now available its called Limited Edition Stork takes 6Osize engine kit shown below 1 Japanese version whIch differs significantly GM Ps provides tn-gear Instead skids different canopy toothed-belt tall rotondrive enginel GMPs does include engine column NEW FLYBABY-BIPE COMBO Outstanding Precision Hand/machine-cut Kits Made USA FLYBABY S7950 BIPE $9500 COMBO $11000 Span 56 44 Weight 4-5 lbs Wing load 22 & 14 oz Engine 30-45 ES 25-40 TS field conversion 10 mm AERO-PACER $8900 Sport-trainer Span 64 Weight 5-7 lbs Wing load 19-25 oz Engine 45-65 FS 29-45 TS Span 54 3/4 Weight 5-6 lbs Wing load 15 oz Engine 45-65 ES 35-50 TS Add $450 postage handling direct sales Mich residents add 40/0 VISA Mastercard money order Dealer inquiry invited AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 5 Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 517 781-3000 opinion considerable justification mentioned last column almost total lack teen participation SAM Champs studied opinion model aircraftflying will grow leaps bounds over next years hut building models will die out art form will become sport less hobby more models available readyor nearly readyto fly Good bad matter fact teenager Id likely put off ferocious competition SAM seems centered After teens highly competitive academic activity environment daily basis have can handle other hand could shown lowpressure laid-back sort flying us enjoy might well attracted Consider explosive growth arts crafts young adult sector just might message dont think Whatsit much same frame lack knowledge about Scorpion Ive run Old-Timer cant identify AMA Executive Director John Worth run across old photo plane couldnt identify gave Associate Editor Ross McMullen pass along to see could shed lightand couldnt could tell what isn t looks like Michael Rolls Gullwing 1938 Zaic Yearbook Neither 1938 Davis Big Gull nor other kit can locate magazine collection So what already After Doe taken pains research model photo Bill Effinger responded note John Worth following information model Cus tom Cavalier gull wing built Edward Berton Sal Taibi worked Berkeley Models saw-room about 1937 Berton flew Joe Raspante Majestic Flying Club Brooklyn NY Berton usually came second behind Raspante Best Finish events con tests Raspante remember Snow White RMcM Dee B Mathews 909 Maize Rd Townhouse 734 Wichita KS 87212 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 58 first-ever trophy Formula should watched closely because fast beat Henry Bartle early heat fell out first tie late second-place heat Too bad flyoff would have exciting Richard Olivers second third-place Mesa So much trivia now read closely Next year goes planned Phoenix F-I Classic will held old drag race track track has revamped modeler happens paving contractor race course will custom-designed Racing events will include provisions underground wiring lights speakers will have spectator bleachers unlimited space should premier facility ideal events Everybody should plan attend next year first race season weather always excellent competition top-level Kit accessory list Lil Ton iPrather Products Terry Prather 1660 Ravenna Wilmington CA 90744 tele phone 213 835-4764 Denight Special Cosmic WindPauls Flying Stuff Paul Stenberg PO Box 121 Escondido CA 92025 telephone 619 743545 8 Pole CatRitchs Hobbies Dick Ritch 4101 Lark Houston TX 77025 telephone 713 661-5458 ShoestringDon Rice 12055 206th Issa quah WA 98027 telephone 206 228-4170 Shoestring Lil ToniTom Strom 1420 W 160th Seattle WA 98166 telephone 206 246-4258 EstrellitaJerry Small 502 Cherry Southlake TX 76092 telephone 817 481-6456 Ill have information other supplies later date See Races Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 59 going made improvements would satisfy him So designed new stylish canopy agree light-years aes thetic Hirobos original machine now sports skids instead wheels uses proven Competitor drive train think John has very interesting machine hands Im looking forward building Limited Edition Stork comparing basic Hirobo version Among items sent before Toledo show John Gorham GMPs videotape showing various GMP products flight Robert Gorham gives incredible display smooth flying tape would great club meetings other get-togethers havent seen query GMP its availability Mini-Toledo report hate report trade shows because somehow always manage leave someone outwhich disturbs torn gets back So time Ill merely report US Helicopter com panies apparently doing well still apparent growth RC Helicopter activity US Notable changes Robbe now American agent Schluter Dave Darr working would expect see Schluter continue strong showing Walt Schoonard family owners Floridas Miniature Aircraft Supply still US agents Heim theyve also started market own machine called X-Cell 60-powered 8-lb composite-materials machine utilizing best ideas several top machines X-Ceil copyits Its just Walts new machine what would end up took best known RC Helicopter technology brought together machine Lets wish Walt Schoonard good luck major undertaking GMP showing its expanding line acces sories course Limited Edition Stork sad note CMI will apparently dropping Japanese KKK line machines US shame because manu facturers line particularly R-22 shows fine quality will sorely missed US modelers sincerely hope something can worked out save KKK agency Thats month Tune soon look back over 10 years RC Helicopter activity BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 152Model Aviation DH6O GIPSY MOTH$10900 HOBBYPOXY TRUE TWO-PART EPOXY PAINTS 16 COLORS R ER EPOXY GLUES FOUR FORMULAS 5-MIN T0 45-MIN FAST FILL GRAIN FILLER QUICK-PREP POLYESTER RESIN FREE COLOR CARD AND BROCHURE HOOYPOXY DIVISION PeltS Paint Company ln 36 Pine Streel Rackaway NJ 07806
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/07
Page Numbers: 59, 152
Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly JUST before Toledo Show John Gorham kind enough send information latest projects thought Id pass some along now Probably significant announcement availability Limited Edition Stork GMP have reading Radio Control Helicopters Magazine have already become acquainted Hirobos latest creation basic Stork uses tried proven Hirobo mechanics manufactured space-age composite materi als have Hirobos Storks under con struction will report its American cousin future issue first impressions Stork lead applaud incredibly good engineering done Japanese creators composite DDF rotor head certainly piece quality work would surprised see become separately avallable option features standard DDF qualities including individual dampening largely plastic ball bearings used throughout Another feature Im really excited about toothed-belt drive tail rotor system will undoubtedly become standard contest machines absolutely no slippage tall drive toothed belt means change engine/main rotor rpm instantly transferred tall rotor thereby keeping constant ratio between speeds main tall rotors major drawback type installation will predetermined length tail boom will dictated length toothed belt will prove lot fun attempting install set Stork mechanics existing fuselage Probably neatest innovation used Hiro bos Stork engine/fan/clutch/muffler mod ule Mechanically interesting-looking efficient design whole unit designed around special version OS Max 46VFH engine reputedly designed espe cially machine course makes fitting other engine Hirobo Stork highly unlikely however no problem Japan since engine included part kit could say Hirobo Stork bigger version Shuttle find little bit too simplistic Im looking forward trying its unaltered Stork form Ill let know what find GMP Limited Edition Stork yet another example John Gorhams ability look over product make better few subtle changes Being US importer Hirobo John given opportunity bring Hirobo version biggest stumbling block scheme fact somebody else US importer OS engines knowing whole story surmise equitable situation could worked out among parties involved Stork could imported its stock configuration being true John decided design new side frames order accept other makes engines As norm modeler once got Continued ae 152 July1987 59 What John Gorham surrounded fleet Giant Scale Helicopters Well exactly scale USSR Hinds target drones Armys Redstone Arsenal GMP reoently shipped first six production artIcles customer Congratulations GMP new Hirobo BBC Stork Helicopter pictured above GMPs Americanized version now available its called Limited Edition Stork takes 6Osize engine kit shown below 1 Japanese version whIch differs significantly GM Ps provides tn-gear Instead skids different canopy toothed-belt tall rotondrive enginel GMPs does include engine column NEW FLYBABY-BIPE COMBO Outstanding Precision Hand/machine-cut Kits Made USA FLYBABY S7950 BIPE $9500 COMBO $11000 Span 56 44 Weight 4-5 lbs Wing load 22 & 14 oz Engine 30-45 ES 25-40 TS field conversion 10 mm AERO-PACER $8900 Sport-trainer Span 64 Weight 5-7 lbs Wing load 19-25 oz Engine 45-65 FS 29-45 TS Span 54 3/4 Weight 5-6 lbs Wing load 15 oz Engine 45-65 ES 35-50 TS Add $450 postage handling direct sales Mich residents add 40/0 VISA Mastercard money order Dealer inquiry invited AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 5 Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 517 781-3000 opinion considerable justification mentioned last column almost total lack teen participation SAM Champs studied opinion model aircraftflying will grow leaps bounds over next years hut building models will die out art form will become sport less hobby more models available readyor nearly readyto fly Good bad matter fact teenager Id likely put off ferocious competition SAM seems centered After teens highly competitive academic activity environment daily basis have can handle other hand could shown lowpressure laid-back sort flying us enjoy might well attracted Consider explosive growth arts crafts young adult sector just might message dont think Whatsit much same frame lack knowledge about Scorpion Ive run Old-Timer cant identify AMA Executive Director John Worth run across old photo plane couldnt identify gave Associate Editor Ross McMullen pass along to see could shed lightand couldnt could tell what isn t looks like Michael Rolls Gullwing 1938 Zaic Yearbook Neither 1938 Davis Big Gull nor other kit can locate magazine collection So what already After Doe taken pains research model photo Bill Effinger responded note John Worth following information model Cus tom Cavalier gull wing built Edward Berton Sal Taibi worked Berkeley Models saw-room about 1937 Berton flew Joe Raspante Majestic Flying Club Brooklyn NY Berton usually came second behind Raspante Best Finish events con tests Raspante remember Snow White RMcM Dee B Mathews 909 Maize Rd Townhouse 734 Wichita KS 87212 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 58 first-ever trophy Formula should watched closely because fast beat Henry Bartle early heat fell out first tie late second-place heat Too bad flyoff would have exciting Richard Olivers second third-place Mesa So much trivia now read closely Next year goes planned Phoenix F-I Classic will held old drag race track track has revamped modeler happens paving contractor race course will custom-designed Racing events will include provisions underground wiring lights speakers will have spectator bleachers unlimited space should premier facility ideal events Everybody should plan attend next year first race season weather always excellent competition top-level Kit accessory list Lil Ton iPrather Products Terry Prather 1660 Ravenna Wilmington CA 90744 tele phone 213 835-4764 Denight Special Cosmic WindPauls Flying Stuff Paul Stenberg PO Box 121 Escondido CA 92025 telephone 619 743545 8 Pole CatRitchs Hobbies Dick Ritch 4101 Lark Houston TX 77025 telephone 713 661-5458 ShoestringDon Rice 12055 206th Issa quah WA 98027 telephone 206 228-4170 Shoestring Lil ToniTom Strom 1420 W 160th Seattle WA 98166 telephone 206 246-4258 EstrellitaJerry Small 502 Cherry Southlake TX 76092 telephone 817 481-6456 Ill have information other supplies later date See Races Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 59 going made improvements would satisfy him So designed new stylish canopy agree light-years aes thetic Hirobos original machine now sports skids instead wheels uses proven Competitor drive train think John has very interesting machine hands Im looking forward building Limited Edition Stork comparing basic Hirobo version Among items sent before Toledo show John Gorham GMPs videotape showing various GMP products flight Robert Gorham gives incredible display smooth flying tape would great club meetings other get-togethers havent seen query GMP its availability Mini-Toledo report hate report trade shows because somehow always manage leave someone outwhich disturbs torn gets back So time Ill merely report US Helicopter com panies apparently doing well still apparent growth RC Helicopter activity US Notable changes Robbe now American agent Schluter Dave Darr working would expect see Schluter continue strong showing Walt Schoonard family owners Floridas Miniature Aircraft Supply still US agents Heim theyve also started market own machine called X-Cell 60-powered 8-lb composite-materials machine utilizing best ideas several top machines X-Ceil copyits Its just Walts new machine what would end up took best known RC Helicopter technology brought together machine Lets wish Walt Schoonard good luck major undertaking GMP showing its expanding line acces sories course Limited Edition Stork sad note CMI will apparently dropping Japanese KKK line machines US shame because manu facturers line particularly R-22 shows fine quality will sorely missed US modelers sincerely hope something can worked out save KKK agency Thats month Tune soon look back over 10 years RC Helicopter activity BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 152Model Aviation DH6O GIPSY MOTH$10900 HOBBYPOXY TRUE TWO-PART EPOXY PAINTS 16 COLORS R ER EPOXY GLUES FOUR FORMULAS 5-MIN T0 45-MIN FAST FILL GRAIN FILLER QUICK-PREP POLYESTER RESIN FREE COLOR CARD AND BROCHURE HOOYPOXY DIVISION PeltS Paint Company ln 36 Pine Streel Rackaway NJ 07806