Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly WELCOME BACK As may recall recent article asked comments readers about experiences GMP Shuttles subsequently received excellent letter Mr James Katz resides Massachusetts letter too long reproduce Id like comment some its highlights First Shuttle Katz initial RC Heli copter son successfully learned fly Shuttle no outside help Because hard landings machine often suffered boom strikes main rotor blade hitting tail boom resultant damage mixing arm main rotor blades tail tube fuselage main frames Mr Katz came up simple modification shown published sketch lessen possibility boom strike event hard landing made blade-holder bumper simply threading small sheet-metai screw bottom side yoke casting thereby eliminating excessive downward blade travel good idea would very effective learning hover might add its true dampening Shuttle little lighter would ideal major problem arises machine effectively dropped ground has hover Say instance learning hover have model couple feet air model suddenly turns nose-in panic chop throttle Helicopter will drop ground hit great impact force sudden stop will cause main rotor blades flap downward very strongly good chance boom strike Its interesting possibility type damage common both ends experience scale Novices seem good dropping models hover experienced fliers can easily achieve same damage flaring too high after autorotation descent thereby running out main rotor rpm Yoke Top Rubber Damper Feathering Spindle Bottom Drill pilot hole insert #2 x 1/4 pan head screws both sides yoke bottom just right center seam Jim Katz drawing shows iimited downward-fiapping capabiiityof main rotor biades GMP Shuttie certain thatthe biade holders bind screw heads andthatthere no interferencewith normai operation coiiective pitch Oniythe right side yoke iliustrated Screws must inserted both ieft right sides 52 Model Aviation Locai fuli-scale pliots Corona Airport enjoyed first taste model RC Helicopter fiying Larry brought out big Kobe Hughes 300C Seen LR Stan Miller Chris Joiiy Peekl Larrry Joiiy Steve Groover two unidentified pliots Chopper powered Echo 120 engine Diii Waddingham photo Sherry Reid poseawith hubbys GMPCobra Jet Ranger Modei uses OS 5OFSR powerand JR heiiradio workmanship exceiient fiies great Larry puts Kobe Hughes 300C through its paces notesthat isa heavy bird though agiie hover does iike aero batics Larry enjoys piioting says very scaieiike fiight Waddingham pic before ground contact made Anyway adding screw yoke Shuffle will help proficient boom strikes Mr Katz also mentions modifi cations clutch mixing arms ball links Most modifications outlined Terry Moore Super Shuttle article British RC Helicopter magazine experience have found modifications necessary produce satisfactory machine have admit probably make better overall Helicopter Another thing have found people run main rotor blades too loose bad news Rotor blades should swing flight blades should snug enough hold position know several believe running blade loose will likely break rotor blades event ground strike good theory except rotor blade looser other looser blade will swing out track thereby causing excessive vibration Because blades swing likely machine will experience boom strike event bounce Mr Katz did make comment feel personally guilty aboutthat magazine columnists experts fields such can fly anything forgetting what mistakes novice might make same machine agree Mr Katz will endeavor include information articles address novices point view CMI update recently announced column California Model Imports would no longer importing KKK line RC Helicopter kits Im very sad has come pass Dave Sandra Robertson have put lot work effort product line sincerely hope someone out sees potential KKK kits decides take up Robertsons have left off recently opportunity purchase Daves personal Hughes 300 gas-powered chop per features main frame drive train very successful R-22 machine new tail tube Bell/Hiller rotor head rotor diameter 55-in area powered Echo 120 looks very similar Kioritz All-up weight Airtronics radio DigiGyro 13 lb Echo 120 has spark ignition burns mixture oil low-lead gasolinenot very expensive gallon fuel Also surprise Hughes can remain airborne excess 30 minutes l0-oz tank fuel particular Hughes has no autorotation clutch doesnt like loop refuses roll yet fun machines Ive ever flown Mainly because low engine rpm realistic power-to-weight ratio thing looks real flying around circuit Unlike RC Helicopters high-rpm rocket ships Hughes drones along like its full-size counterparts especially like tail wagthat performs slow flightjust like big havent flown gas-powered machine Id advise try Because usually heavier glow-engined counter parts dont climb fast bothered much turbulence either have found general public really fascinated slow-flying droning Hughes gaspowered machine could perfect fun-fly public-demonstration machine Gas-powered models are available Hir Continued page 141 EPOXY MIXING PAD HIGH PERFORMANCE FLAPReusable Flexable Durable m 0 Get arborne FASTER & SAFER Z Supe S ong&Lgh 611ZI~N Slow fast hot planes docile landing speed sacrificing performance use electric aailplanesacfivatea throttle on/off switch %etvo1 Fully adjustable fit airfoil easy installation Readybuilt comes complete instructions Patent Pending Send FREE BrochureDealer Inquiries Invited USC pad touts poalCSP4ttt&flthlAgMtOrAClO4P4f wtpe leee wlta peper towel limedlatO reuse bi tue cure Md O0 elf IdoL Itteg wilt aiterO pod 3x3Pad * $395 JadTh on6d Box 1962 Lawrence KS 66044 Connectors Designed anything electrical requiring quick disconnects Ideal Power Pock Connector electrIc planes cars boots Designed o high vibration environment Cycled ten tttousand times electrical failure dJ Anderson Power Products fnc US F flO E26226 2 SORRY NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR COD ORDERS Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1000 three packages 4 Powerpoles $300 per package plus $100 ship ping handling CT residents add 750/n sales tax Prices subject change notice DOaler Inquiries Invited further information dealer prices send SASE Bus Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cedar Corners Statfon Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 September 1987 53 Carry Laigest Only Stock Kraft Parts World aft attve working KRAFT MIDWEST ILL FLI WHAT IX Authorized Warranty ServiceFREQUENCY CONVERSION Si 000 Discount Regular Repair Most Makes Models Converted Tuning Done Spectrum Analyzer KsnK-LINE Also Service FIJi AU E/ Futaba OnlY Full Time Servicenler Midwest ll7East Main St Northvil le Michigan __ Phone 1 -313-348-0085 contains six drawings time around em look suitable quarter-scale larger treatment last drawing book MiniMax ultralight shows powered Rotax engine dedicated Scale nut could build model use Supertigre 2500 power Supertigre minimum cosmetic additions could easily pass scale engine Bills latest book available $495 plus $150 P&H PO Box Escondido CA 92025 hell autograph no extra charge Finally Fred Wallman promised set scale landing gear parts eternal quarterscale Ryan B-5 thats filling local workshop past three years has made great progress Hes developed some sporty-looking drawings looks like gearll fit perfectly interim hes also come up neat method making swirls Ryan cowling quarter-scale swirls have diameter make aluminum printers plate sheets using drill press -in dowel mandrel some 150-grit sand paper glued its base actual cowling sections will cut swirled aluminum aid pre-fitted cardboard templates John de Vries 4610 MoffatLn Colorado Springs CO 80915 RCHelicopters Continued page 53 obo Kalt someone starts importing again Kobe really surprised just realistic Kobe-made Hughes looks air Im going add Du-Bro -scale pilot figure soon have time paint up addition will look realistic side beneflt flying gasoline-powered Helicopters because low oil content fuel virtually nothing clean up after flying session Just wipe off concrete grime charge batteries fill tank go fly again Hughes 300 stays track has needed no maintenance far could attributed part Dave Robertsons skill assembling model credit must also given Kobes robust design Like said before hope someone out finds way overcome yen/dollar problem decides import Kobe line Flying Hughes 300 such neat experi ence wish could share BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/HagerPlanarlan/Wainfan Continued page 54Continued page 56 15 Pt Jeff Faleo 15 Pt Lee Pohar 14 Pt Ori Steinmetz 12 Pt Dino Goegan 12 Pt Dick Shields 12 Pt Dan Kane Sr 11 Pt Bob Loehner 9 Pt Bob Bentley 8 pt Tom Barrett 8 Pt Ron Jacobs 8 pt Bruce Balko 6 Pt J&ry Aarsted6 Pt Scott Justice 5 Pt Bob Lyttle 5 Pt Dave Smith 2 Pt Fastest time 13969 went Dan Kane Jr Thanks participants thanks Orv Steinmetz interesting entertaining report See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe IX 77385 tical canted either fore aft laterally next step add upper longerons form side cabin should first attached trailing edge bent position sure bottom fuselage securely pinned down building board before adding top longerons will lift up warp bent place Once upper longerons have attached cabin top cross members side diagonals canard bearers installed putting canard bearers sure details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write Full color deluxe catalog-SI 00 C--ZIMPRO MARKETING Manufactuers Repesentatnve & npo e s o P ne can Poductsp PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 615482-6188 September 1987 141 AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE S TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Z n 526 ALL BALSA ARF KIT features pre-assembled wood ply fuselage fully sheeted wings stab & rudder epoxy cowl Lexan canopy hardware
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/09
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 141
Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly WELCOME BACK As may recall recent article asked comments readers about experiences GMP Shuttles subsequently received excellent letter Mr James Katz resides Massachusetts letter too long reproduce Id like comment some its highlights First Shuttle Katz initial RC Heli copter son successfully learned fly Shuttle no outside help Because hard landings machine often suffered boom strikes main rotor blade hitting tail boom resultant damage mixing arm main rotor blades tail tube fuselage main frames Mr Katz came up simple modification shown published sketch lessen possibility boom strike event hard landing made blade-holder bumper simply threading small sheet-metai screw bottom side yoke casting thereby eliminating excessive downward blade travel good idea would very effective learning hover might add its true dampening Shuttle little lighter would ideal major problem arises machine effectively dropped ground has hover Say instance learning hover have model couple feet air model suddenly turns nose-in panic chop throttle Helicopter will drop ground hit great impact force sudden stop will cause main rotor blades flap downward very strongly good chance boom strike Its interesting possibility type damage common both ends experience scale Novices seem good dropping models hover experienced fliers can easily achieve same damage flaring too high after autorotation descent thereby running out main rotor rpm Yoke Top Rubber Damper Feathering Spindle Bottom Drill pilot hole insert #2 x 1/4 pan head screws both sides yoke bottom just right center seam Jim Katz drawing shows iimited downward-fiapping capabiiityof main rotor biades GMP Shuttie certain thatthe biade holders bind screw heads andthatthere no interferencewith normai operation coiiective pitch Oniythe right side yoke iliustrated Screws must inserted both ieft right sides 52 Model Aviation Locai fuli-scale pliots Corona Airport enjoyed first taste model RC Helicopter fiying Larry brought out big Kobe Hughes 300C Seen LR Stan Miller Chris Joiiy Peekl Larrry Joiiy Steve Groover two unidentified pliots Chopper powered Echo 120 engine Diii Waddingham photo Sherry Reid poseawith hubbys GMPCobra Jet Ranger Modei uses OS 5OFSR powerand JR heiiradio workmanship exceiient fiies great Larry puts Kobe Hughes 300C through its paces notesthat isa heavy bird though agiie hover does iike aero batics Larry enjoys piioting says very scaieiike fiight Waddingham pic before ground contact made Anyway adding screw yoke Shuffle will help proficient boom strikes Mr Katz also mentions modifi cations clutch mixing arms ball links Most modifications outlined Terry Moore Super Shuttle article British RC Helicopter magazine experience have found modifications necessary produce satisfactory machine have admit probably make better overall Helicopter Another thing have found people run main rotor blades too loose bad news Rotor blades should swing flight blades should snug enough hold position know several believe running blade loose will likely break rotor blades event ground strike good theory except rotor blade looser other looser blade will swing out track thereby causing excessive vibration Because blades swing likely machine will experience boom strike event bounce Mr Katz did make comment feel personally guilty aboutthat magazine columnists experts fields such can fly anything forgetting what mistakes novice might make same machine agree Mr Katz will endeavor include information articles address novices point view CMI update recently announced column California Model Imports would no longer importing KKK line RC Helicopter kits Im very sad has come pass Dave Sandra Robertson have put lot work effort product line sincerely hope someone out sees potential KKK kits decides take up Robertsons have left off recently opportunity purchase Daves personal Hughes 300 gas-powered chop per features main frame drive train very successful R-22 machine new tail tube Bell/Hiller rotor head rotor diameter 55-in area powered Echo 120 looks very similar Kioritz All-up weight Airtronics radio DigiGyro 13 lb Echo 120 has spark ignition burns mixture oil low-lead gasolinenot very expensive gallon fuel Also surprise Hughes can remain airborne excess 30 minutes l0-oz tank fuel particular Hughes has no autorotation clutch doesnt like loop refuses roll yet fun machines Ive ever flown Mainly because low engine rpm realistic power-to-weight ratio thing looks real flying around circuit Unlike RC Helicopters high-rpm rocket ships Hughes drones along like its full-size counterparts especially like tail wagthat performs slow flightjust like big havent flown gas-powered machine Id advise try Because usually heavier glow-engined counter parts dont climb fast bothered much turbulence either have found general public really fascinated slow-flying droning Hughes gaspowered machine could perfect fun-fly public-demonstration machine Gas-powered models are available Hir Continued page 141 EPOXY MIXING PAD HIGH PERFORMANCE FLAPReusable Flexable Durable m 0 Get arborne FASTER & SAFER Z Supe S ong&Lgh 611ZI~N Slow fast hot planes docile landing speed sacrificing performance use electric aailplanesacfivatea throttle on/off switch %etvo1 Fully adjustable fit airfoil easy installation Readybuilt comes complete instructions Patent Pending Send FREE BrochureDealer Inquiries Invited USC pad touts poalCSP4ttt&flthlAgMtOrAClO4P4f wtpe leee wlta peper towel limedlatO reuse bi tue cure Md O0 elf IdoL Itteg wilt aiterO pod 3x3Pad * $395 JadTh on6d Box 1962 Lawrence KS 66044 Connectors Designed anything electrical requiring quick disconnects Ideal Power Pock Connector electrIc planes cars boots Designed o high vibration environment Cycled ten tttousand times electrical failure dJ Anderson Power Products fnc US F flO E26226 2 SORRY NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR COD ORDERS Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1000 three packages 4 Powerpoles $300 per package plus $100 ship ping handling CT residents add 750/n sales tax Prices subject change notice DOaler Inquiries Invited further information dealer prices send SASE Bus Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cedar Corners Statfon Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 September 1987 53 Carry Laigest Only Stock Kraft Parts World aft attve working KRAFT MIDWEST ILL FLI WHAT IX Authorized Warranty ServiceFREQUENCY CONVERSION Si 000 Discount Regular Repair Most Makes Models Converted Tuning Done Spectrum Analyzer KsnK-LINE Also Service FIJi AU E/ Futaba OnlY Full Time Servicenler Midwest ll7East Main St Northvil le Michigan __ Phone 1 -313-348-0085 contains six drawings time around em look suitable quarter-scale larger treatment last drawing book MiniMax ultralight shows powered Rotax engine dedicated Scale nut could build model use Supertigre 2500 power Supertigre minimum cosmetic additions could easily pass scale engine Bills latest book available $495 plus $150 P&H PO Box Escondido CA 92025 hell autograph no extra charge Finally Fred Wallman promised set scale landing gear parts eternal quarterscale Ryan B-5 thats filling local workshop past three years has made great progress Hes developed some sporty-looking drawings looks like gearll fit perfectly interim hes also come up neat method making swirls Ryan cowling quarter-scale swirls have diameter make aluminum printers plate sheets using drill press -in dowel mandrel some 150-grit sand paper glued its base actual cowling sections will cut swirled aluminum aid pre-fitted cardboard templates John de Vries 4610 MoffatLn Colorado Springs CO 80915 RCHelicopters Continued page 53 obo Kalt someone starts importing again Kobe really surprised just realistic Kobe-made Hughes looks air Im going add Du-Bro -scale pilot figure soon have time paint up addition will look realistic side beneflt flying gasoline-powered Helicopters because low oil content fuel virtually nothing clean up after flying session Just wipe off concrete grime charge batteries fill tank go fly again Hughes 300 stays track has needed no maintenance far could attributed part Dave Robertsons skill assembling model credit must also given Kobes robust design Like said before hope someone out finds way overcome yen/dollar problem decides import Kobe line Flying Hughes 300 such neat experi ence wish could share BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/HagerPlanarlan/Wainfan Continued page 54Continued page 56 15 Pt Jeff Faleo 15 Pt Lee Pohar 14 Pt Ori Steinmetz 12 Pt Dino Goegan 12 Pt Dick Shields 12 Pt Dan Kane Sr 11 Pt Bob Loehner 9 Pt Bob Bentley 8 pt Tom Barrett 8 Pt Ron Jacobs 8 pt Bruce Balko 6 Pt J&ry Aarsted6 Pt Scott Justice 5 Pt Bob Lyttle 5 Pt Dave Smith 2 Pt Fastest time 13969 went Dan Kane Jr Thanks participants thanks Orv Steinmetz interesting entertaining report See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe IX 77385 tical canted either fore aft laterally next step add upper longerons form side cabin should first attached trailing edge bent position sure bottom fuselage securely pinned down building board before adding top longerons will lift up warp bent place Once upper longerons have attached cabin top cross members side diagonals canard bearers installed putting canard bearers sure details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write Full color deluxe catalog-SI 00 C--ZIMPRO MARKETING Manufactuers Repesentatnve & npo e s o P ne can Poductsp PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 615482-6188 September 1987 141 AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE S TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Z n 526 ALL BALSA ARF KIT features pre-assembled wood ply fuselage fully sheeted wings stab & rudder epoxy cowl Lexan canopy hardware
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/09
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 141
Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly WELCOME BACK As may recall recent article asked comments readers about experiences GMP Shuttles subsequently received excellent letter Mr James Katz resides Massachusetts letter too long reproduce Id like comment some its highlights First Shuttle Katz initial RC Heli copter son successfully learned fly Shuttle no outside help Because hard landings machine often suffered boom strikes main rotor blade hitting tail boom resultant damage mixing arm main rotor blades tail tube fuselage main frames Mr Katz came up simple modification shown published sketch lessen possibility boom strike event hard landing made blade-holder bumper simply threading small sheet-metai screw bottom side yoke casting thereby eliminating excessive downward blade travel good idea would very effective learning hover might add its true dampening Shuttle little lighter would ideal major problem arises machine effectively dropped ground has hover Say instance learning hover have model couple feet air model suddenly turns nose-in panic chop throttle Helicopter will drop ground hit great impact force sudden stop will cause main rotor blades flap downward very strongly good chance boom strike Its interesting possibility type damage common both ends experience scale Novices seem good dropping models hover experienced fliers can easily achieve same damage flaring too high after autorotation descent thereby running out main rotor rpm Yoke Top Rubber Damper Feathering Spindle Bottom Drill pilot hole insert #2 x 1/4 pan head screws both sides yoke bottom just right center seam Jim Katz drawing shows iimited downward-fiapping capabiiityof main rotor biades GMP Shuttie certain thatthe biade holders bind screw heads andthatthere no interferencewith normai operation coiiective pitch Oniythe right side yoke iliustrated Screws must inserted both ieft right sides 52 Model Aviation Locai fuli-scale pliots Corona Airport enjoyed first taste model RC Helicopter fiying Larry brought out big Kobe Hughes 300C Seen LR Stan Miller Chris Joiiy Peekl Larrry Joiiy Steve Groover two unidentified pliots Chopper powered Echo 120 engine Diii Waddingham photo Sherry Reid poseawith hubbys GMPCobra Jet Ranger Modei uses OS 5OFSR powerand JR heiiradio workmanship exceiient fiies great Larry puts Kobe Hughes 300C through its paces notesthat isa heavy bird though agiie hover does iike aero batics Larry enjoys piioting says very scaieiike fiight Waddingham pic before ground contact made Anyway adding screw yoke Shuffle will help proficient boom strikes Mr Katz also mentions modifi cations clutch mixing arms ball links Most modifications outlined Terry Moore Super Shuttle article British RC Helicopter magazine experience have found modifications necessary produce satisfactory machine have admit probably make better overall Helicopter Another thing have found people run main rotor blades too loose bad news Rotor blades should swing flight blades should snug enough hold position know several believe running blade loose will likely break rotor blades event ground strike good theory except rotor blade looser other looser blade will swing out track thereby causing excessive vibration Because blades swing likely machine will experience boom strike event bounce Mr Katz did make comment feel personally guilty aboutthat magazine columnists experts fields such can fly anything forgetting what mistakes novice might make same machine agree Mr Katz will endeavor include information articles address novices point view CMI update recently announced column California Model Imports would no longer importing KKK line RC Helicopter kits Im very sad has come pass Dave Sandra Robertson have put lot work effort product line sincerely hope someone out sees potential KKK kits decides take up Robertsons have left off recently opportunity purchase Daves personal Hughes 300 gas-powered chop per features main frame drive train very successful R-22 machine new tail tube Bell/Hiller rotor head rotor diameter 55-in area powered Echo 120 looks very similar Kioritz All-up weight Airtronics radio DigiGyro 13 lb Echo 120 has spark ignition burns mixture oil low-lead gasolinenot very expensive gallon fuel Also surprise Hughes can remain airborne excess 30 minutes l0-oz tank fuel particular Hughes has no autorotation clutch doesnt like loop refuses roll yet fun machines Ive ever flown Mainly because low engine rpm realistic power-to-weight ratio thing looks real flying around circuit Unlike RC Helicopters high-rpm rocket ships Hughes drones along like its full-size counterparts especially like tail wagthat performs slow flightjust like big havent flown gas-powered machine Id advise try Because usually heavier glow-engined counter parts dont climb fast bothered much turbulence either have found general public really fascinated slow-flying droning Hughes gaspowered machine could perfect fun-fly public-demonstration machine Gas-powered models are available Hir Continued page 141 EPOXY MIXING PAD HIGH PERFORMANCE FLAPReusable Flexable Durable m 0 Get arborne FASTER & SAFER Z Supe S ong&Lgh 611ZI~N Slow fast hot planes docile landing speed sacrificing performance use electric aailplanesacfivatea throttle on/off switch %etvo1 Fully adjustable fit airfoil easy installation Readybuilt comes complete instructions Patent Pending Send FREE BrochureDealer Inquiries Invited USC pad touts poalCSP4ttt&flthlAgMtOrAClO4P4f wtpe leee wlta peper towel limedlatO reuse bi tue cure Md O0 elf IdoL Itteg wilt aiterO pod 3x3Pad * $395 JadTh on6d Box 1962 Lawrence KS 66044 Connectors Designed anything electrical requiring quick disconnects Ideal Power Pock Connector electrIc planes cars boots Designed o high vibration environment Cycled ten tttousand times electrical failure dJ Anderson Power Products fnc US F flO E26226 2 SORRY NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR COD ORDERS Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1000 three packages 4 Powerpoles $300 per package plus $100 ship ping handling CT residents add 750/n sales tax Prices subject change notice DOaler Inquiries Invited further information dealer prices send SASE Bus Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cedar Corners Statfon Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 September 1987 53 Carry Laigest Only Stock Kraft Parts World aft attve working KRAFT MIDWEST ILL FLI WHAT IX Authorized Warranty ServiceFREQUENCY CONVERSION Si 000 Discount Regular Repair Most Makes Models Converted Tuning Done Spectrum Analyzer KsnK-LINE Also Service FIJi AU E/ Futaba OnlY Full Time Servicenler Midwest ll7East Main St Northvil le Michigan __ Phone 1 -313-348-0085 contains six drawings time around em look suitable quarter-scale larger treatment last drawing book MiniMax ultralight shows powered Rotax engine dedicated Scale nut could build model use Supertigre 2500 power Supertigre minimum cosmetic additions could easily pass scale engine Bills latest book available $495 plus $150 P&H PO Box Escondido CA 92025 hell autograph no extra charge Finally Fred Wallman promised set scale landing gear parts eternal quarterscale Ryan B-5 thats filling local workshop past three years has made great progress Hes developed some sporty-looking drawings looks like gearll fit perfectly interim hes also come up neat method making swirls Ryan cowling quarter-scale swirls have diameter make aluminum printers plate sheets using drill press -in dowel mandrel some 150-grit sand paper glued its base actual cowling sections will cut swirled aluminum aid pre-fitted cardboard templates John de Vries 4610 MoffatLn Colorado Springs CO 80915 RCHelicopters Continued page 53 obo Kalt someone starts importing again Kobe really surprised just realistic Kobe-made Hughes looks air Im going add Du-Bro -scale pilot figure soon have time paint up addition will look realistic side beneflt flying gasoline-powered Helicopters because low oil content fuel virtually nothing clean up after flying session Just wipe off concrete grime charge batteries fill tank go fly again Hughes 300 stays track has needed no maintenance far could attributed part Dave Robertsons skill assembling model credit must also given Kobes robust design Like said before hope someone out finds way overcome yen/dollar problem decides import Kobe line Flying Hughes 300 such neat experi ence wish could share BCNU Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/HagerPlanarlan/Wainfan Continued page 54Continued page 56 15 Pt Jeff Faleo 15 Pt Lee Pohar 14 Pt Ori Steinmetz 12 Pt Dino Goegan 12 Pt Dick Shields 12 Pt Dan Kane Sr 11 Pt Bob Loehner 9 Pt Bob Bentley 8 pt Tom Barrett 8 Pt Ron Jacobs 8 pt Bruce Balko 6 Pt J&ry Aarsted6 Pt Scott Justice 5 Pt Bob Lyttle 5 Pt Dave Smith 2 Pt Fastest time 13969 went Dan Kane Jr Thanks participants thanks Orv Steinmetz interesting entertaining report See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe IX 77385 tical canted either fore aft laterally next step add upper longerons form side cabin should first attached trailing edge bent position sure bottom fuselage securely pinned down building board before adding top longerons will lift up warp bent place Once upper longerons have attached cabin top cross members side diagonals canard bearers installed putting canard bearers sure details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write Full color deluxe catalog-SI 00 C--ZIMPRO MARKETING Manufactuers Repesentatnve & npo e s o P ne can Poductsp PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 615482-6188 September 1987 141 AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE S TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Z n 526 ALL BALSA ARF KIT features pre-assembled wood ply fuselage fully sheeted wings stab & rudder epoxy cowl Lexan canopy hardware