DIE HARD REVISITED Welcome back Two months ago told about large-scale UH-ls flying movie Die Hard end column promised Id give description inexpensive tail drive used models So goes have given thought flying Scale Helicopters youve undoubtedly found some best full-size ships have high-mounted tail rotors can real problem must figure Out some system drive models highmounted tail rotorone doesnt leave ugly nonscale parts hanging out the- breeze sys tem use old speedometer-cable-running-inthe-curved-brass-tube trick Now realize system old Dieters Hegi Cobra worksand works well advantage system has over solidshaft-and-bevel-gearbox arrangement cheap noncritical alignment cheap has fewer setscrews loosen cheap has easy access repair damage occursand course its cheap So youre building model like Huey go down hobby shop get length 36-in K&S brass tube outside diameter /6 will also need two 12-in lengths 3A6-in-outside-diameter %2-inOD brass tube well some Stay Brite silver solder way home stup local auto parts store pick up package replacement speedometer cable next step applies GMP machine other makes basically same Remove couplers tail drive shaft both tail rotor gearbox main drive gear ends loosening setscrews giving couplers twist pair pliers Check speedometer cables outside diameter use drill appro priate size bore Out holes couplers holes should allow cable fit closely just loose interference fit Still reference GMP machine make two OK Heres home-brew simple reliable tall rotor drive setup Larry used Hueys tells set up column Larry youll just have practice Shame Actually whats left part Die Hard Huey fleet after finishing filming action sequence observes Its good thing filmmakers dont treat actors like props A-in plywood rectangles fit between will need use bending make screws would normally hold tail tube bends gradual possible dont need place Center drill rectangles kiniced tube Ideally tube should run 3/6-in drill Now temporarily mount mechan- few inches behind main frames within ics wood bearers fuselage shell inch tail rotor gear box must also se Check see much 36-in brass tube Continued page 158 Hope head-on shot Die Hard Hirobos new Boeing-Vertol Chinook tandem Huey its landing lights comes out rotor chopper Theres just 05 32 FSR OK Note flight crew dummies too Larry nose bird driving both rotors says lights add whole new dimension blades intermesh driven nochopper should become standard slip toothed belt Larrys ordered Scale Helicopters will report soon possible October 1988 55 Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ma CA p2703 Handfull lead blocks Larry holding additional 7 lb 14-lb Die Hard UH-ls could lift 05 61 Long Stroke Thats 21 lb total Has anyone done better PS Im SIXTEENTh year flying Elec tric have nagging question grows continuously scope Electric grows matur ity What Earth air OHFIVE Doesnt sound like something ET would say Really folks Getting rid such nonsensical nomenclature LONG LONG overdue alternatives Please see column April 1987 issue MA RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 registration given two cards numbered contestant number both with b cards placed under respective model contestant judges viewed aircraft getting no closer standing over rated no 30 seconds took less time Periodically judges would caucus add scores average nearest Ao-point have change might recommend would disregarding high low score averaging remaining four scores thereby eliminating controversy about judging own aircraft procedure went very well quick minimum gripes Try sometime procedure went very well quick minimum gripes Try sometime may like race Dave Shadel started off zero Round 1 result aileron servo failure detected before flew Now theres good plug checking controls before flight great air racers set personal best times including yours truly round two 10924 time turned Out Fast Time day end Saturdays fly ing two people perfect scores Larry Laulom Gary Hover Close behind ever group three point down several wbo two points down Sunday started off Round 6 Times wereagain extremely fast several 1 lOs llls being posted Round 7 Bob Smith set new fast time contest 10908 Round 8 saw little change final results Following years race once again annual Calcutta pitting 13 fastest pilots against other treated two fi nal rounds since everyone double-cut firstexcept Lee VonderHey planted borrowed racer around turn three finalfinal round saw Bob Smith Dave Shadel wingslapping other allowing eventual win ner Bob Dible scoot home flag Bob Dible bought Bob Smith way $70 very interesting Thanks great planning CD Jim Sneed key workers like starter Wayne Scuri event went extremely well Looking forward next year race results listed points/best time 1 Gary Hover 32/1 0924flyofO 2 Larry Laulom 32/1 1089flyoft 3 Mike Hen sel 30/111 61flyoff 4 Ron Mendel 30/ 11809flyoff 5 Gary Long 28/11588 flyoft 6 Ed Hotelling 28/114 12flyoff 7 Dave Shadel 27/11067 8 Lyle Larson 27/ 11159 9 Scott Manning 27/11291 10 Mark Lattimore 27/11711 11 Chuck Brown 27/12332 12 Bob Smith 26/10908fast time Best finish went Lyle Larson Calcutta winner Bob Dible received $67250 winners share Send stuff like contest reports helpful hints pho tos ideas Ill best get print Model Aviation Please note Ive got new address RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 55 cured fuselage shell places possible along its length next step mark position Hirobos tail rotor clamp resultant tail ro tor center Secure tail tube inside fuselage cut tube appropriate length usually use several formers help secure tube Now fabricate stub shaft-guide tube will reach between front end drive tube mounted fuselage through plywood wood blocks terminate just behind drive shaft coupler tail-drive gear have approximate length solder -in length %2-in tube over joinlng end stub tube can coupled drive tube makes easy removal mechan ics Now comes tricky part now have figure approximate length speedom eter cable have found best tool cutting Stainless Steel #11 Blades L-u Carbon Steel -$895 per 100 Stainless $1485 per 100 Delivered Check MO Visa MC Satisfaction Guaranteed Berkeley Trading Co PO Box 26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 304 258-2773 A monthly publication covering international PC Soaring Scene US Sl7yr 24/yr lstClassJ In Canada/Mexico $22/yr US funds Asia & Pacific $28/yr US funds Europeand UK $28/yr USfunds Surface Mall Foreign S 18/yr US funds RC SOARING DIGEST PO Box 1079 Poyson AZ 85547 old timer perfectly proportioned modeung Curtiss Robin 049 EngIne -Channel A/C 41 Wingapan Eleotlic Power Optional 503 Very few lull scale eicaft ideally suited model flight appealing old curtiss Robin hors spruce linen age beautifully proporhosed fo ubbe electrIc glow engines Easy end fun build trainerlihe performance Flyline Models catalog flOe P0005 l03 273-0603 FLYLINE MODELS INC 7 PO Boa 2136 Fairfax Virginia 22031 USA 158 Model Aviation SASE please author address given very top column cable Tuff Grind wheel Dremel Moto-Tool worst tool use definitely pair side-cutters Lets hope have Dre mel cut cable length careful cut cable does start unwind cable Cut make trial fit tail ro tor coupler fit looks good disengage ca ble silver solder end Make sure sol der penetrates wicks out far enough cable saturated length past point will exit coupler Use plenty heat soldering acid cable cools try tail rotor coupler again wont fit couplers hole MM AM NO SECRETS LIQUID FINISHES MASTER MODELING DESIGNING SCRATCH BUILDING end can gently ground down using face Tuff Grind Now slip cable through brass tube should engage coupler tail-rotor drive Lets hope will have lit tle excess length will small space between tail rotor clamp coupler Measure excess length remove front end cable have cable trimmed right length pull out guide tube give end Stay Brite treatment too Check fit end drive coupler thing looks good clean cable give good grease job except ends go MONOKOTING FLYING AROUND PEMME UFEaIU m ALL ABOUT ENGINES MORE COMING OLD TIME UCONTROL HARRY B HICiLEY & SONS INC PO BOX 532 GLENWOOD ILL 60425 $1095 EACH couplers before final assembly have never cable setup like fail have problems breaking cables either have mechanics shaking front end clamping down too tight cable setscrew causing unravel Once cable loses its integrity its history Dis card replace just wire unfurls could totally unwind jam drive tube making withdrawal very exasperating working Die Hard Hueys lift lot weight mentioning Dan Melnik during phone conversations told him Id flying Hueys 17 lb simulate weight explosives lights Dan found 17 lb hard swallow grins went out see what could lift recall UH-ls Cobra chanics OS 61 Long Strokes 63-in main rotor diameters succeeded lifting off vertically holding hover out ground ef fect honest 21 lb Now Im claiming records merely wanted demonstrate ships have lot lifting potential might realize Thats interesting thought though youve lifted weight Id interested hearing sharing feat other readers New Hirobo Boeing-Vertol Chinook Im sure have already heard its still big news Hirobo first company release RC tandem Helicopter have chosen very popular Boeing-Vertol Chinook sub ject model very pleasing indeed Having good look GMPs sample display item impressed both simplicity intri cateness Hirobos creation Chinook little over 40 long As can see photo both rotors flybarless partially rigid Without letting de scription get too simple let just say mechanics resemble mechanics two Shut tles joined portions Erector Set apparent simplicity deceptive however because although two Helicopters controlled five servos incredible amount mechanical output mixing going un der glass shell Chinook powered 160 Model Aviation MINI-JET SERIESThe PFUUd Bird theProud Bird planes feature balsadesigned Beet construction Designed theQ5PMA foreala intermediate flyer mind will 121 rilesThis I/h accept 20- 25 size engineuse scaiB model will accept o roar enhaust engine em 60120 Ci size engines ceytiocal performanceCet all~EpOsy glass fusciagewith thrill 0 jet withoatg.4 aing construction Full kit $15000 hassles darted fan aakSeeSkit also availaBle no wood $12500 Special Introductory PrirePlease add $1000 shipping handling $4000 plus $300SSM flu Pes Send check MD add 6% sales tan Mastercard Visa C0D add $300t3055814477 PARRISH AIRCRAFT Top Turkpy CALI BOBELS formula 1 0Dart EUperdeental 2S5W49IhTc, $P50o 5MTigershacktwoplace fuli Nice aircraft anlatienFIu 33317 75O complete Nd 17 DIFFERENT PLANS INCLUDING F-IsF-16 F-lBF-4 u-2A-6 SPACE SHUTTLE 10 OTHERS - * ** * * * * *********** *********** ** * **** * **** * BALSA WOOD PLANS 0INEXPENSIVE 0EASY TO BUILD 0-FLYING MODELS 0 FAMOUS AIRCRAFT REPLICAS RUBBER BAND HAND LAUNCH mawr STAR KRAFT PO BOO 321 BOUNTIFUL UT BaSIl 1% BOILS eate OBIQOF .,.. e MOUSI FROM I/IN SHEET SET OP Ii PLANS eaLsa N 3/1k STICK BaLdi OENU $750 PLUO [1SF less THAN ONE OUCOT ISISO POSTaGE TO NBO ONE STICK P0k HOUR. CA MASK CA glue works wonders building ntodels right Unfortunately gives enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have Suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes Soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises 2540 RIDGE ROAD LANSING ILLINOIS 60438 P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies OS 32 rear cone-start feature being helpful So far have seen model flight photos have told flies very well appears little expensive Ive dered nonetheless am currently anx iously awaiting its arrival As soon possible Ill present flight test kit Merced Fly-In saw Chuck Winter recent San Fernando Valley Fly-In flyers remind Sixth Annual West Coast Radio Control Helicopter Fly-In held October 12 1988 annual event takes place Mer ced CA largest West Coast meet year area its definite must information contact Chuck Win ter 209 723-6662 BCNU Wakefield/Linn & Kruse Continued page 58 have interrupt stick-to-stick gluing process having key part hand Cut wing ribs Y16 sheet cut false ribs C-grain balsa An aluminum template rib pattern useful tool particularly making last four outboard ribs tip panel last eight-rib section simply move template down top successive rib cut time two farthest outboard ribs cut tip will have no undercamber sneaky way pro viding automatic tip washout wings Stabilizer ribs can cut same man ner 16 C-grain using aluminum template center rib As rib cut lay over plan its appropriate lo cation mark position top bottom spars can installed angles shown Youll need light firm sheeting cut ting wing tip pieces pieces twin rudders Sheeting wing tip pieces tA-in thickness %2-in-thick sheeting required twin rudder piec es placing patterns pieces sheet stock sure fashion maximizes grain strength youve done work well now have 80 pieces itching start build ing Wing Pin down lower front spar inboard panels same trail ing edge TE finally leading edge LE both main panels complete prop up angle shown set dihedral Notice difference dihe dral location between 38 39 ver sions Pin down tip panels Again once panel complete prop up cor rect angle set polyhedral joint respect main panel Dont forget gussets both dihedral polyhedral breaks little items should cut medium-hard stock grain run ning parallel long side triangle formed gusset Sand wing carefully remove Continued page 165 U 333333N33R3.RU U U U U I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U BIG GLOW FUEL MANUFAC[IjRED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILA8LE U U U U U U U U U U I I * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed1 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 0% 5% 10% 15% 25% 35% PINTQUART GALLON Nitromethane $315$450$1075 Nitromethane $365$525$1275 Nitromethane $415$550$1475 Nitromethane $430$635$1675 Nitromethane $515$795$2195 Nitromethane $595$925$2695 PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT COLLECT 55 GAL DRUM $19695 $26495 $32995 $38995 $52495 $66995 SIG 10% Nitromethane 5 $29995 15% Nitromethane 5 $36495I THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available usingI finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best gradeU money can buy also use real 100% pure UNitromethane get full measure youveI paid based honest percentage-of-volume Imethod percentage weight SIG fuels con tam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection BasedU experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price ButI dont take word try some judge Uyourself 91cm nobject change cethoot notice See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 fortoll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 E..EEEEE..E ZflIE MAKES IT EASY wcow wo thentic Scale Instrument Kits Museum Quality Results selection 83 assorted instruments Including first time ever WORLD WAR 20 instrument bezels clear plastic faces instrument rims thin true life Simple new method making instruments produces fantastic looking instrument panels Detalled instructions show various methods making general aviation cars boats military Wotid War instruments October 1988 161 complete package contains 53 assorted Instrument faces 20 Inetnasient bazais wIth clear plastic faces detailed sheet JOBBERS DEALERS REGULAR DISCOUNT Scat Imlrce, SizeI Jt-3I/Slt/t6 & t930 Jr-A/4/2& 3/a850 JT-5/331W& 3/8650 JT0/63/16& 12 JT-7/79/32& 7/t6 JTA/8& 3/8 Jt-9/9& 3/16 Jt10t/tO& S/t6
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/10
Page Numbers: 55, 158, 160, 161
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/10
Page Numbers: 55, 158, 160, 161
DIE HARD REVISITED Welcome back Two months ago told about large-scale UH-ls flying movie Die Hard end column promised Id give description inexpensive tail drive used models So goes have given thought flying Scale Helicopters youve undoubtedly found some best full-size ships have high-mounted tail rotors can real problem must figure Out some system drive models highmounted tail rotorone doesnt leave ugly nonscale parts hanging out the- breeze sys tem use old speedometer-cable-running-inthe-curved-brass-tube trick Now realize system old Dieters Hegi Cobra worksand works well advantage system has over solidshaft-and-bevel-gearbox arrangement cheap noncritical alignment cheap has fewer setscrews loosen cheap has easy access repair damage occursand course its cheap So youre building model like Huey go down hobby shop get length 36-in K&S brass tube outside diameter /6 will also need two 12-in lengths 3A6-in-outside-diameter %2-inOD brass tube well some Stay Brite silver solder way home stup local auto parts store pick up package replacement speedometer cable next step applies GMP machine other makes basically same Remove couplers tail drive shaft both tail rotor gearbox main drive gear ends loosening setscrews giving couplers twist pair pliers Check speedometer cables outside diameter use drill appro priate size bore Out holes couplers holes should allow cable fit closely just loose interference fit Still reference GMP machine make two OK Heres home-brew simple reliable tall rotor drive setup Larry used Hueys tells set up column Larry youll just have practice Shame Actually whats left part Die Hard Huey fleet after finishing filming action sequence observes Its good thing filmmakers dont treat actors like props A-in plywood rectangles fit between will need use bending make screws would normally hold tail tube bends gradual possible dont need place Center drill rectangles kiniced tube Ideally tube should run 3/6-in drill Now temporarily mount mechan- few inches behind main frames within ics wood bearers fuselage shell inch tail rotor gear box must also se Check see much 36-in brass tube Continued page 158 Hope head-on shot Die Hard Hirobos new Boeing-Vertol Chinook tandem Huey its landing lights comes out rotor chopper Theres just 05 32 FSR OK Note flight crew dummies too Larry nose bird driving both rotors says lights add whole new dimension blades intermesh driven nochopper should become standard slip toothed belt Larrys ordered Scale Helicopters will report soon possible October 1988 55 Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ma CA p2703 Handfull lead blocks Larry holding additional 7 lb 14-lb Die Hard UH-ls could lift 05 61 Long Stroke Thats 21 lb total Has anyone done better PS Im SIXTEENTh year flying Elec tric have nagging question grows continuously scope Electric grows matur ity What Earth air OHFIVE Doesnt sound like something ET would say Really folks Getting rid such nonsensical nomenclature LONG LONG overdue alternatives Please see column April 1987 issue MA RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 registration given two cards numbered contestant number both with b cards placed under respective model contestant judges viewed aircraft getting no closer standing over rated no 30 seconds took less time Periodically judges would caucus add scores average nearest Ao-point have change might recommend would disregarding high low score averaging remaining four scores thereby eliminating controversy about judging own aircraft procedure went very well quick minimum gripes Try sometime procedure went very well quick minimum gripes Try sometime may like race Dave Shadel started off zero Round 1 result aileron servo failure detected before flew Now theres good plug checking controls before flight great air racers set personal best times including yours truly round two 10924 time turned Out Fast Time day end Saturdays fly ing two people perfect scores Larry Laulom Gary Hover Close behind ever group three point down several wbo two points down Sunday started off Round 6 Times wereagain extremely fast several 1 lOs llls being posted Round 7 Bob Smith set new fast time contest 10908 Round 8 saw little change final results Following years race once again annual Calcutta pitting 13 fastest pilots against other treated two fi nal rounds since everyone double-cut firstexcept Lee VonderHey planted borrowed racer around turn three finalfinal round saw Bob Smith Dave Shadel wingslapping other allowing eventual win ner Bob Dible scoot home flag Bob Dible bought Bob Smith way $70 very interesting Thanks great planning CD Jim Sneed key workers like starter Wayne Scuri event went extremely well Looking forward next year race results listed points/best time 1 Gary Hover 32/1 0924flyofO 2 Larry Laulom 32/1 1089flyoft 3 Mike Hen sel 30/111 61flyoff 4 Ron Mendel 30/ 11809flyoff 5 Gary Long 28/11588 flyoft 6 Ed Hotelling 28/114 12flyoff 7 Dave Shadel 27/11067 8 Lyle Larson 27/ 11159 9 Scott Manning 27/11291 10 Mark Lattimore 27/11711 11 Chuck Brown 27/12332 12 Bob Smith 26/10908fast time Best finish went Lyle Larson Calcutta winner Bob Dible received $67250 winners share Send stuff like contest reports helpful hints pho tos ideas Ill best get print Model Aviation Please note Ive got new address RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 55 cured fuselage shell places possible along its length next step mark position Hirobos tail rotor clamp resultant tail ro tor center Secure tail tube inside fuselage cut tube appropriate length usually use several formers help secure tube Now fabricate stub shaft-guide tube will reach between front end drive tube mounted fuselage through plywood wood blocks terminate just behind drive shaft coupler tail-drive gear have approximate length solder -in length %2-in tube over joinlng end stub tube can coupled drive tube makes easy removal mechan ics Now comes tricky part now have figure approximate length speedom eter cable have found best tool cutting Stainless Steel #11 Blades L-u Carbon Steel -$895 per 100 Stainless $1485 per 100 Delivered Check MO Visa MC Satisfaction Guaranteed Berkeley Trading Co PO Box 26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 304 258-2773 A monthly publication covering international PC Soaring Scene US Sl7yr 24/yr lstClassJ In Canada/Mexico $22/yr US funds Asia & Pacific $28/yr US funds Europeand UK $28/yr USfunds Surface Mall Foreign S 18/yr US funds RC SOARING DIGEST PO Box 1079 Poyson AZ 85547 old timer perfectly proportioned modeung Curtiss Robin 049 EngIne -Channel A/C 41 Wingapan Eleotlic Power Optional 503 Very few lull scale eicaft ideally suited model flight appealing old curtiss Robin hors spruce linen age beautifully proporhosed fo ubbe electrIc glow engines Easy end fun build trainerlihe performance Flyline Models catalog flOe P0005 l03 273-0603 FLYLINE MODELS INC 7 PO Boa 2136 Fairfax Virginia 22031 USA 158 Model Aviation SASE please author address given very top column cable Tuff Grind wheel Dremel Moto-Tool worst tool use definitely pair side-cutters Lets hope have Dre mel cut cable length careful cut cable does start unwind cable Cut make trial fit tail ro tor coupler fit looks good disengage ca ble silver solder end Make sure sol der penetrates wicks out far enough cable saturated length past point will exit coupler Use plenty heat soldering acid cable cools try tail rotor coupler again wont fit couplers hole MM AM NO SECRETS LIQUID FINISHES MASTER MODELING DESIGNING SCRATCH BUILDING end can gently ground down using face Tuff Grind Now slip cable through brass tube should engage coupler tail-rotor drive Lets hope will have lit tle excess length will small space between tail rotor clamp coupler Measure excess length remove front end cable have cable trimmed right length pull out guide tube give end Stay Brite treatment too Check fit end drive coupler thing looks good clean cable give good grease job except ends go MONOKOTING FLYING AROUND PEMME UFEaIU m ALL ABOUT ENGINES MORE COMING OLD TIME UCONTROL HARRY B HICiLEY & SONS INC PO BOX 532 GLENWOOD ILL 60425 $1095 EACH couplers before final assembly have never cable setup like fail have problems breaking cables either have mechanics shaking front end clamping down too tight cable setscrew causing unravel Once cable loses its integrity its history Dis card replace just wire unfurls could totally unwind jam drive tube making withdrawal very exasperating working Die Hard Hueys lift lot weight mentioning Dan Melnik during phone conversations told him Id flying Hueys 17 lb simulate weight explosives lights Dan found 17 lb hard swallow grins went out see what could lift recall UH-ls Cobra chanics OS 61 Long Strokes 63-in main rotor diameters succeeded lifting off vertically holding hover out ground ef fect honest 21 lb Now Im claiming records merely wanted demonstrate ships have lot lifting potential might realize Thats interesting thought though youve lifted weight Id interested hearing sharing feat other readers New Hirobo Boeing-Vertol Chinook Im sure have already heard its still big news Hirobo first company release RC tandem Helicopter have chosen very popular Boeing-Vertol Chinook sub ject model very pleasing indeed Having good look GMPs sample display item impressed both simplicity intri cateness Hirobos creation Chinook little over 40 long As can see photo both rotors flybarless partially rigid Without letting de scription get too simple let just say mechanics resemble mechanics two Shut tles joined portions Erector Set apparent simplicity deceptive however because although two Helicopters controlled five servos incredible amount mechanical output mixing going un der glass shell Chinook powered 160 Model Aviation MINI-JET SERIESThe PFUUd Bird theProud Bird planes feature balsadesigned Beet construction Designed theQ5PMA foreala intermediate flyer mind will 121 rilesThis I/h accept 20- 25 size engineuse scaiB model will accept o roar enhaust engine em 60120 Ci size engines ceytiocal performanceCet all~EpOsy glass fusciagewith thrill 0 jet withoatg.4 aing construction Full kit $15000 hassles darted fan aakSeeSkit also availaBle no wood $12500 Special Introductory PrirePlease add $1000 shipping handling $4000 plus $300SSM flu Pes Send check MD add 6% sales tan Mastercard Visa C0D add $300t3055814477 PARRISH AIRCRAFT Top Turkpy CALI BOBELS formula 1 0Dart EUperdeental 2S5W49IhTc, $P50o 5MTigershacktwoplace fuli Nice aircraft anlatienFIu 33317 75O complete Nd 17 DIFFERENT PLANS INCLUDING F-IsF-16 F-lBF-4 u-2A-6 SPACE SHUTTLE 10 OTHERS - * ** * * * * *********** *********** ** * **** * **** * BALSA WOOD PLANS 0INEXPENSIVE 0EASY TO BUILD 0-FLYING MODELS 0 FAMOUS AIRCRAFT REPLICAS RUBBER BAND HAND LAUNCH mawr STAR KRAFT PO BOO 321 BOUNTIFUL UT BaSIl 1% BOILS eate OBIQOF .,.. e MOUSI FROM I/IN SHEET SET OP Ii PLANS eaLsa N 3/1k STICK BaLdi OENU $750 PLUO [1SF less THAN ONE OUCOT ISISO POSTaGE TO NBO ONE STICK P0k HOUR. CA MASK CA glue works wonders building ntodels right Unfortunately gives enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have Suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes Soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises 2540 RIDGE ROAD LANSING ILLINOIS 60438 P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies OS 32 rear cone-start feature being helpful So far have seen model flight photos have told flies very well appears little expensive Ive dered nonetheless am currently anx iously awaiting its arrival As soon possible Ill present flight test kit Merced Fly-In saw Chuck Winter recent San Fernando Valley Fly-In flyers remind Sixth Annual West Coast Radio Control Helicopter Fly-In held October 12 1988 annual event takes place Mer ced CA largest West Coast meet year area its definite must information contact Chuck Win ter 209 723-6662 BCNU Wakefield/Linn & Kruse Continued page 58 have interrupt stick-to-stick gluing process having key part hand Cut wing ribs Y16 sheet cut false ribs C-grain balsa An aluminum template rib pattern useful tool particularly making last four outboard ribs tip panel last eight-rib section simply move template down top successive rib cut time two farthest outboard ribs cut tip will have no undercamber sneaky way pro viding automatic tip washout wings Stabilizer ribs can cut same man ner 16 C-grain using aluminum template center rib As rib cut lay over plan its appropriate lo cation mark position top bottom spars can installed angles shown Youll need light firm sheeting cut ting wing tip pieces pieces twin rudders Sheeting wing tip pieces tA-in thickness %2-in-thick sheeting required twin rudder piec es placing patterns pieces sheet stock sure fashion maximizes grain strength youve done work well now have 80 pieces itching start build ing Wing Pin down lower front spar inboard panels same trail ing edge TE finally leading edge LE both main panels complete prop up angle shown set dihedral Notice difference dihe dral location between 38 39 ver sions Pin down tip panels Again once panel complete prop up cor rect angle set polyhedral joint respect main panel Dont forget gussets both dihedral polyhedral breaks little items should cut medium-hard stock grain run ning parallel long side triangle formed gusset Sand wing carefully remove Continued page 165 U 333333N33R3.RU U U U U I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U BIG GLOW FUEL MANUFAC[IjRED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILA8LE U U U U U U U U U U I I * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed1 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 0% 5% 10% 15% 25% 35% PINTQUART GALLON Nitromethane $315$450$1075 Nitromethane $365$525$1275 Nitromethane $415$550$1475 Nitromethane $430$635$1675 Nitromethane $515$795$2195 Nitromethane $595$925$2695 PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT COLLECT 55 GAL DRUM $19695 $26495 $32995 $38995 $52495 $66995 SIG 10% Nitromethane 5 $29995 15% Nitromethane 5 $36495I THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available usingI finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best gradeU money can buy also use real 100% pure UNitromethane get full measure youveI paid based honest percentage-of-volume Imethod percentage weight SIG fuels con tam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection BasedU experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price ButI dont take word try some judge Uyourself 91cm nobject change cethoot notice See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 fortoll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 E..EEEEE..E ZflIE MAKES IT EASY wcow wo thentic Scale Instrument Kits Museum Quality Results selection 83 assorted instruments Including first time ever WORLD WAR 20 instrument bezels clear plastic faces instrument rims thin true life Simple new method making instruments produces fantastic looking instrument panels Detalled instructions show various methods making general aviation cars boats military Wotid War instruments October 1988 161 complete package contains 53 assorted Instrument faces 20 Inetnasient bazais wIth clear plastic faces detailed sheet JOBBERS DEALERS REGULAR DISCOUNT Scat Imlrce, SizeI Jt-3I/Slt/t6 & t930 Jr-A/4/2& 3/a850 JT-5/331W& 3/8650 JT0/63/16& 12 JT-7/79/32& 7/t6 JTA/8& 3/8 Jt-9/9& 3/16 Jt10t/tO& S/t6
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/10
Page Numbers: 55, 158, 160, 161
DIE HARD REVISITED Welcome back Two months ago told about large-scale UH-ls flying movie Die Hard end column promised Id give description inexpensive tail drive used models So goes have given thought flying Scale Helicopters youve undoubtedly found some best full-size ships have high-mounted tail rotors can real problem must figure Out some system drive models highmounted tail rotorone doesnt leave ugly nonscale parts hanging out the- breeze sys tem use old speedometer-cable-running-inthe-curved-brass-tube trick Now realize system old Dieters Hegi Cobra worksand works well advantage system has over solidshaft-and-bevel-gearbox arrangement cheap noncritical alignment cheap has fewer setscrews loosen cheap has easy access repair damage occursand course its cheap So youre building model like Huey go down hobby shop get length 36-in K&S brass tube outside diameter /6 will also need two 12-in lengths 3A6-in-outside-diameter %2-inOD brass tube well some Stay Brite silver solder way home stup local auto parts store pick up package replacement speedometer cable next step applies GMP machine other makes basically same Remove couplers tail drive shaft both tail rotor gearbox main drive gear ends loosening setscrews giving couplers twist pair pliers Check speedometer cables outside diameter use drill appro priate size bore Out holes couplers holes should allow cable fit closely just loose interference fit Still reference GMP machine make two OK Heres home-brew simple reliable tall rotor drive setup Larry used Hueys tells set up column Larry youll just have practice Shame Actually whats left part Die Hard Huey fleet after finishing filming action sequence observes Its good thing filmmakers dont treat actors like props A-in plywood rectangles fit between will need use bending make screws would normally hold tail tube bends gradual possible dont need place Center drill rectangles kiniced tube Ideally tube should run 3/6-in drill Now temporarily mount mechan- few inches behind main frames within ics wood bearers fuselage shell inch tail rotor gear box must also se Check see much 36-in brass tube Continued page 158 Hope head-on shot Die Hard Hirobos new Boeing-Vertol Chinook tandem Huey its landing lights comes out rotor chopper Theres just 05 32 FSR OK Note flight crew dummies too Larry nose bird driving both rotors says lights add whole new dimension blades intermesh driven nochopper should become standard slip toothed belt Larrys ordered Scale Helicopters will report soon possible October 1988 55 Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ma CA p2703 Handfull lead blocks Larry holding additional 7 lb 14-lb Die Hard UH-ls could lift 05 61 Long Stroke Thats 21 lb total Has anyone done better PS Im SIXTEENTh year flying Elec tric have nagging question grows continuously scope Electric grows matur ity What Earth air OHFIVE Doesnt sound like something ET would say Really folks Getting rid such nonsensical nomenclature LONG LONG overdue alternatives Please see column April 1987 issue MA RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 registration given two cards numbered contestant number both with b cards placed under respective model contestant judges viewed aircraft getting no closer standing over rated no 30 seconds took less time Periodically judges would caucus add scores average nearest Ao-point have change might recommend would disregarding high low score averaging remaining four scores thereby eliminating controversy about judging own aircraft procedure went very well quick minimum gripes Try sometime procedure went very well quick minimum gripes Try sometime may like race Dave Shadel started off zero Round 1 result aileron servo failure detected before flew Now theres good plug checking controls before flight great air racers set personal best times including yours truly round two 10924 time turned Out Fast Time day end Saturdays fly ing two people perfect scores Larry Laulom Gary Hover Close behind ever group three point down several wbo two points down Sunday started off Round 6 Times wereagain extremely fast several 1 lOs llls being posted Round 7 Bob Smith set new fast time contest 10908 Round 8 saw little change final results Following years race once again annual Calcutta pitting 13 fastest pilots against other treated two fi nal rounds since everyone double-cut firstexcept Lee VonderHey planted borrowed racer around turn three finalfinal round saw Bob Smith Dave Shadel wingslapping other allowing eventual win ner Bob Dible scoot home flag Bob Dible bought Bob Smith way $70 very interesting Thanks great planning CD Jim Sneed key workers like starter Wayne Scuri event went extremely well Looking forward next year race results listed points/best time 1 Gary Hover 32/1 0924flyofO 2 Larry Laulom 32/1 1089flyoft 3 Mike Hen sel 30/111 61flyoff 4 Ron Mendel 30/ 11809flyoff 5 Gary Long 28/11588 flyoft 6 Ed Hotelling 28/114 12flyoff 7 Dave Shadel 27/11067 8 Lyle Larson 27/ 11159 9 Scott Manning 27/11291 10 Mark Lattimore 27/11711 11 Chuck Brown 27/12332 12 Bob Smith 26/10908fast time Best finish went Lyle Larson Calcutta winner Bob Dible received $67250 winners share Send stuff like contest reports helpful hints pho tos ideas Ill best get print Model Aviation Please note Ive got new address RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 55 cured fuselage shell places possible along its length next step mark position Hirobos tail rotor clamp resultant tail ro tor center Secure tail tube inside fuselage cut tube appropriate length usually use several formers help secure tube Now fabricate stub shaft-guide tube will reach between front end drive tube mounted fuselage through plywood wood blocks terminate just behind drive shaft coupler tail-drive gear have approximate length solder -in length %2-in tube over joinlng end stub tube can coupled drive tube makes easy removal mechan ics Now comes tricky part now have figure approximate length speedom eter cable have found best tool cutting Stainless Steel #11 Blades L-u Carbon Steel -$895 per 100 Stainless $1485 per 100 Delivered Check MO Visa MC Satisfaction Guaranteed Berkeley Trading Co PO Box 26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 304 258-2773 A monthly publication covering international PC Soaring Scene US Sl7yr 24/yr lstClassJ In Canada/Mexico $22/yr US funds Asia & Pacific $28/yr US funds Europeand UK $28/yr USfunds Surface Mall Foreign S 18/yr US funds RC SOARING DIGEST PO Box 1079 Poyson AZ 85547 old timer perfectly proportioned modeung Curtiss Robin 049 EngIne -Channel A/C 41 Wingapan Eleotlic Power Optional 503 Very few lull scale eicaft ideally suited model flight appealing old curtiss Robin hors spruce linen age beautifully proporhosed fo ubbe electrIc glow engines Easy end fun build trainerlihe performance Flyline Models catalog flOe P0005 l03 273-0603 FLYLINE MODELS INC 7 PO Boa 2136 Fairfax Virginia 22031 USA 158 Model Aviation SASE please author address given very top column cable Tuff Grind wheel Dremel Moto-Tool worst tool use definitely pair side-cutters Lets hope have Dre mel cut cable length careful cut cable does start unwind cable Cut make trial fit tail ro tor coupler fit looks good disengage ca ble silver solder end Make sure sol der penetrates wicks out far enough cable saturated length past point will exit coupler Use plenty heat soldering acid cable cools try tail rotor coupler again wont fit couplers hole MM AM NO SECRETS LIQUID FINISHES MASTER MODELING DESIGNING SCRATCH BUILDING end can gently ground down using face Tuff Grind Now slip cable through brass tube should engage coupler tail-rotor drive Lets hope will have lit tle excess length will small space between tail rotor clamp coupler Measure excess length remove front end cable have cable trimmed right length pull out guide tube give end Stay Brite treatment too Check fit end drive coupler thing looks good clean cable give good grease job except ends go MONOKOTING FLYING AROUND PEMME UFEaIU m ALL ABOUT ENGINES MORE COMING OLD TIME UCONTROL HARRY B HICiLEY & SONS INC PO BOX 532 GLENWOOD ILL 60425 $1095 EACH couplers before final assembly have never cable setup like fail have problems breaking cables either have mechanics shaking front end clamping down too tight cable setscrew causing unravel Once cable loses its integrity its history Dis card replace just wire unfurls could totally unwind jam drive tube making withdrawal very exasperating working Die Hard Hueys lift lot weight mentioning Dan Melnik during phone conversations told him Id flying Hueys 17 lb simulate weight explosives lights Dan found 17 lb hard swallow grins went out see what could lift recall UH-ls Cobra chanics OS 61 Long Strokes 63-in main rotor diameters succeeded lifting off vertically holding hover out ground ef fect honest 21 lb Now Im claiming records merely wanted demonstrate ships have lot lifting potential might realize Thats interesting thought though youve lifted weight Id interested hearing sharing feat other readers New Hirobo Boeing-Vertol Chinook Im sure have already heard its still big news Hirobo first company release RC tandem Helicopter have chosen very popular Boeing-Vertol Chinook sub ject model very pleasing indeed Having good look GMPs sample display item impressed both simplicity intri cateness Hirobos creation Chinook little over 40 long As can see photo both rotors flybarless partially rigid Without letting de scription get too simple let just say mechanics resemble mechanics two Shut tles joined portions Erector Set apparent simplicity deceptive however because although two Helicopters controlled five servos incredible amount mechanical output mixing going un der glass shell Chinook powered 160 Model Aviation MINI-JET SERIESThe PFUUd Bird theProud Bird planes feature balsadesigned Beet construction Designed theQ5PMA foreala intermediate flyer mind will 121 rilesThis I/h accept 20- 25 size engineuse scaiB model will accept o roar enhaust engine em 60120 Ci size engines ceytiocal performanceCet all~EpOsy glass fusciagewith thrill 0 jet withoatg.4 aing construction Full kit $15000 hassles darted fan aakSeeSkit also availaBle no wood $12500 Special Introductory PrirePlease add $1000 shipping handling $4000 plus $300SSM flu Pes Send check MD add 6% sales tan Mastercard Visa C0D add $300t3055814477 PARRISH AIRCRAFT Top Turkpy CALI BOBELS formula 1 0Dart EUperdeental 2S5W49IhTc, $P50o 5MTigershacktwoplace fuli Nice aircraft anlatienFIu 33317 75O complete Nd 17 DIFFERENT PLANS INCLUDING F-IsF-16 F-lBF-4 u-2A-6 SPACE SHUTTLE 10 OTHERS - * ** * * * * *********** *********** ** * **** * **** * BALSA WOOD PLANS 0INEXPENSIVE 0EASY TO BUILD 0-FLYING MODELS 0 FAMOUS AIRCRAFT REPLICAS RUBBER BAND HAND LAUNCH mawr STAR KRAFT PO BOO 321 BOUNTIFUL UT BaSIl 1% BOILS eate OBIQOF .,.. e MOUSI FROM I/IN SHEET SET OP Ii PLANS eaLsa N 3/1k STICK BaLdi OENU $750 PLUO [1SF less THAN ONE OUCOT ISISO POSTaGE TO NBO ONE STICK P0k HOUR. CA MASK CA glue works wonders building ntodels right Unfortunately gives enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have Suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes Soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises 2540 RIDGE ROAD LANSING ILLINOIS 60438 P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies OS 32 rear cone-start feature being helpful So far have seen model flight photos have told flies very well appears little expensive Ive dered nonetheless am currently anx iously awaiting its arrival As soon possible Ill present flight test kit Merced Fly-In saw Chuck Winter recent San Fernando Valley Fly-In flyers remind Sixth Annual West Coast Radio Control Helicopter Fly-In held October 12 1988 annual event takes place Mer ced CA largest West Coast meet year area its definite must information contact Chuck Win ter 209 723-6662 BCNU Wakefield/Linn & Kruse Continued page 58 have interrupt stick-to-stick gluing process having key part hand Cut wing ribs Y16 sheet cut false ribs C-grain balsa An aluminum template rib pattern useful tool particularly making last four outboard ribs tip panel last eight-rib section simply move template down top successive rib cut time two farthest outboard ribs cut tip will have no undercamber sneaky way pro viding automatic tip washout wings Stabilizer ribs can cut same man ner 16 C-grain using aluminum template center rib As rib cut lay over plan its appropriate lo cation mark position top bottom spars can installed angles shown Youll need light firm sheeting cut ting wing tip pieces pieces twin rudders Sheeting wing tip pieces tA-in thickness %2-in-thick sheeting required twin rudder piec es placing patterns pieces sheet stock sure fashion maximizes grain strength youve done work well now have 80 pieces itching start build ing Wing Pin down lower front spar inboard panels same trail ing edge TE finally leading edge LE both main panels complete prop up angle shown set dihedral Notice difference dihe dral location between 38 39 ver sions Pin down tip panels Again once panel complete prop up cor rect angle set polyhedral joint respect main panel Dont forget gussets both dihedral polyhedral breaks little items should cut medium-hard stock grain run ning parallel long side triangle formed gusset Sand wing carefully remove Continued page 165 U 333333N33R3.RU U U U U I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U BIG GLOW FUEL MANUFAC[IjRED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILA8LE U U U U U U U U U U I I * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed1 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 0% 5% 10% 15% 25% 35% PINTQUART GALLON Nitromethane $315$450$1075 Nitromethane $365$525$1275 Nitromethane $415$550$1475 Nitromethane $430$635$1675 Nitromethane $515$795$2195 Nitromethane $595$925$2695 PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT COLLECT 55 GAL DRUM $19695 $26495 $32995 $38995 $52495 $66995 SIG 10% Nitromethane 5 $29995 15% Nitromethane 5 $36495I THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available usingI finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best gradeU money can buy also use real 100% pure UNitromethane get full measure youveI paid based honest percentage-of-volume Imethod percentage weight SIG fuels con tam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection BasedU experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price ButI dont take word try some judge Uyourself 91cm nobject change cethoot notice See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 fortoll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 E..EEEEE..E ZflIE MAKES IT EASY wcow wo thentic Scale Instrument Kits Museum Quality Results selection 83 assorted instruments Including first time ever WORLD WAR 20 instrument bezels clear plastic faces instrument rims thin true life Simple new method making instruments produces fantastic looking instrument panels Detalled instructions show various methods making general aviation cars boats military Wotid War instruments October 1988 161 complete package contains 53 assorted Instrument faces 20 Inetnasient bazais wIth clear plastic faces detailed sheet JOBBERS DEALERS REGULAR DISCOUNT Scat Imlrce, SizeI Jt-3I/Slt/t6 & t930 Jr-A/4/2& 3/a850 JT-5/331W& 3/8650 JT0/63/16& 12 JT-7/79/32& 7/t6 JTA/8& 3/8 Jt-9/9& 3/16 Jt10t/tO& S/t6
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/10
Page Numbers: 55, 158, 160, 161
DIE HARD REVISITED Welcome back Two months ago told about large-scale UH-ls flying movie Die Hard end column promised Id give description inexpensive tail drive used models So goes have given thought flying Scale Helicopters youve undoubtedly found some best full-size ships have high-mounted tail rotors can real problem must figure Out some system drive models highmounted tail rotorone doesnt leave ugly nonscale parts hanging out the- breeze sys tem use old speedometer-cable-running-inthe-curved-brass-tube trick Now realize system old Dieters Hegi Cobra worksand works well advantage system has over solidshaft-and-bevel-gearbox arrangement cheap noncritical alignment cheap has fewer setscrews loosen cheap has easy access repair damage occursand course its cheap So youre building model like Huey go down hobby shop get length 36-in K&S brass tube outside diameter /6 will also need two 12-in lengths 3A6-in-outside-diameter %2-inOD brass tube well some Stay Brite silver solder way home stup local auto parts store pick up package replacement speedometer cable next step applies GMP machine other makes basically same Remove couplers tail drive shaft both tail rotor gearbox main drive gear ends loosening setscrews giving couplers twist pair pliers Check speedometer cables outside diameter use drill appro priate size bore Out holes couplers holes should allow cable fit closely just loose interference fit Still reference GMP machine make two OK Heres home-brew simple reliable tall rotor drive setup Larry used Hueys tells set up column Larry youll just have practice Shame Actually whats left part Die Hard Huey fleet after finishing filming action sequence observes Its good thing filmmakers dont treat actors like props A-in plywood rectangles fit between will need use bending make screws would normally hold tail tube bends gradual possible dont need place Center drill rectangles kiniced tube Ideally tube should run 3/6-in drill Now temporarily mount mechan- few inches behind main frames within ics wood bearers fuselage shell inch tail rotor gear box must also se Check see much 36-in brass tube Continued page 158 Hope head-on shot Die Hard Hirobos new Boeing-Vertol Chinook tandem Huey its landing lights comes out rotor chopper Theres just 05 32 FSR OK Note flight crew dummies too Larry nose bird driving both rotors says lights add whole new dimension blades intermesh driven nochopper should become standard slip toothed belt Larrys ordered Scale Helicopters will report soon possible October 1988 55 Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ma CA p2703 Handfull lead blocks Larry holding additional 7 lb 14-lb Die Hard UH-ls could lift 05 61 Long Stroke Thats 21 lb total Has anyone done better PS Im SIXTEENTh year flying Elec tric have nagging question grows continuously scope Electric grows matur ity What Earth air OHFIVE Doesnt sound like something ET would say Really folks Getting rid such nonsensical nomenclature LONG LONG overdue alternatives Please see column April 1987 issue MA RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 registration given two cards numbered contestant number both with b cards placed under respective model contestant judges viewed aircraft getting no closer standing over rated no 30 seconds took less time Periodically judges would caucus add scores average nearest Ao-point have change might recommend would disregarding high low score averaging remaining four scores thereby eliminating controversy about judging own aircraft procedure went very well quick minimum gripes Try sometime procedure went very well quick minimum gripes Try sometime may like race Dave Shadel started off zero Round 1 result aileron servo failure detected before flew Now theres good plug checking controls before flight great air racers set personal best times including yours truly round two 10924 time turned Out Fast Time day end Saturdays fly ing two people perfect scores Larry Laulom Gary Hover Close behind ever group three point down several wbo two points down Sunday started off Round 6 Times wereagain extremely fast several 1 lOs llls being posted Round 7 Bob Smith set new fast time contest 10908 Round 8 saw little change final results Following years race once again annual Calcutta pitting 13 fastest pilots against other treated two fi nal rounds since everyone double-cut firstexcept Lee VonderHey planted borrowed racer around turn three finalfinal round saw Bob Smith Dave Shadel wingslapping other allowing eventual win ner Bob Dible scoot home flag Bob Dible bought Bob Smith way $70 very interesting Thanks great planning CD Jim Sneed key workers like starter Wayne Scuri event went extremely well Looking forward next year race results listed points/best time 1 Gary Hover 32/1 0924flyofO 2 Larry Laulom 32/1 1089flyoft 3 Mike Hen sel 30/111 61flyoff 4 Ron Mendel 30/ 11809flyoff 5 Gary Long 28/11588 flyoft 6 Ed Hotelling 28/114 12flyoff 7 Dave Shadel 27/11067 8 Lyle Larson 27/ 11159 9 Scott Manning 27/11291 10 Mark Lattimore 27/11711 11 Chuck Brown 27/12332 12 Bob Smith 26/10908fast time Best finish went Lyle Larson Calcutta winner Bob Dible received $67250 winners share Send stuff like contest reports helpful hints pho tos ideas Ill best get print Model Aviation Please note Ive got new address RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 55 cured fuselage shell places possible along its length next step mark position Hirobos tail rotor clamp resultant tail ro tor center Secure tail tube inside fuselage cut tube appropriate length usually use several formers help secure tube Now fabricate stub shaft-guide tube will reach between front end drive tube mounted fuselage through plywood wood blocks terminate just behind drive shaft coupler tail-drive gear have approximate length solder -in length %2-in tube over joinlng end stub tube can coupled drive tube makes easy removal mechan ics Now comes tricky part now have figure approximate length speedom eter cable have found best tool cutting Stainless Steel #11 Blades L-u Carbon Steel -$895 per 100 Stainless $1485 per 100 Delivered Check MO Visa MC Satisfaction Guaranteed Berkeley Trading Co PO Box 26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 304 258-2773 A monthly publication covering international PC Soaring Scene US Sl7yr 24/yr lstClassJ In Canada/Mexico $22/yr US funds Asia & Pacific $28/yr US funds Europeand UK $28/yr USfunds Surface Mall Foreign S 18/yr US funds RC SOARING DIGEST PO Box 1079 Poyson AZ 85547 old timer perfectly proportioned modeung Curtiss Robin 049 EngIne -Channel A/C 41 Wingapan Eleotlic Power Optional 503 Very few lull scale eicaft ideally suited model flight appealing old curtiss Robin hors spruce linen age beautifully proporhosed fo ubbe electrIc glow engines Easy end fun build trainerlihe performance Flyline Models catalog flOe P0005 l03 273-0603 FLYLINE MODELS INC 7 PO Boa 2136 Fairfax Virginia 22031 USA 158 Model Aviation SASE please author address given very top column cable Tuff Grind wheel Dremel Moto-Tool worst tool use definitely pair side-cutters Lets hope have Dre mel cut cable length careful cut cable does start unwind cable Cut make trial fit tail ro tor coupler fit looks good disengage ca ble silver solder end Make sure sol der penetrates wicks out far enough cable saturated length past point will exit coupler Use plenty heat soldering acid cable cools try tail rotor coupler again wont fit couplers hole MM AM NO SECRETS LIQUID FINISHES MASTER MODELING DESIGNING SCRATCH BUILDING end can gently ground down using face Tuff Grind Now slip cable through brass tube should engage coupler tail-rotor drive Lets hope will have lit tle excess length will small space between tail rotor clamp coupler Measure excess length remove front end cable have cable trimmed right length pull out guide tube give end Stay Brite treatment too Check fit end drive coupler thing looks good clean cable give good grease job except ends go MONOKOTING FLYING AROUND PEMME UFEaIU m ALL ABOUT ENGINES MORE COMING OLD TIME UCONTROL HARRY B HICiLEY & SONS INC PO BOX 532 GLENWOOD ILL 60425 $1095 EACH couplers before final assembly have never cable setup like fail have problems breaking cables either have mechanics shaking front end clamping down too tight cable setscrew causing unravel Once cable loses its integrity its history Dis card replace just wire unfurls could totally unwind jam drive tube making withdrawal very exasperating working Die Hard Hueys lift lot weight mentioning Dan Melnik during phone conversations told him Id flying Hueys 17 lb simulate weight explosives lights Dan found 17 lb hard swallow grins went out see what could lift recall UH-ls Cobra chanics OS 61 Long Strokes 63-in main rotor diameters succeeded lifting off vertically holding hover out ground ef fect honest 21 lb Now Im claiming records merely wanted demonstrate ships have lot lifting potential might realize Thats interesting thought though youve lifted weight Id interested hearing sharing feat other readers New Hirobo Boeing-Vertol Chinook Im sure have already heard its still big news Hirobo first company release RC tandem Helicopter have chosen very popular Boeing-Vertol Chinook sub ject model very pleasing indeed Having good look GMPs sample display item impressed both simplicity intri cateness Hirobos creation Chinook little over 40 long As can see photo both rotors flybarless partially rigid Without letting de scription get too simple let just say mechanics resemble mechanics two Shut tles joined portions Erector Set apparent simplicity deceptive however because although two Helicopters controlled five servos incredible amount mechanical output mixing going un der glass shell Chinook powered 160 Model Aviation MINI-JET SERIESThe PFUUd Bird theProud Bird planes feature balsadesigned Beet construction Designed theQ5PMA foreala intermediate flyer mind will 121 rilesThis I/h accept 20- 25 size engineuse scaiB model will accept o roar enhaust engine em 60120 Ci size engines ceytiocal performanceCet all~EpOsy glass fusciagewith thrill 0 jet withoatg.4 aing construction Full kit $15000 hassles darted fan aakSeeSkit also availaBle no wood $12500 Special Introductory PrirePlease add $1000 shipping handling $4000 plus $300SSM flu Pes Send check MD add 6% sales tan Mastercard Visa C0D add $300t3055814477 PARRISH AIRCRAFT Top Turkpy CALI BOBELS formula 1 0Dart EUperdeental 2S5W49IhTc, $P50o 5MTigershacktwoplace fuli Nice aircraft anlatienFIu 33317 75O complete Nd 17 DIFFERENT PLANS INCLUDING F-IsF-16 F-lBF-4 u-2A-6 SPACE SHUTTLE 10 OTHERS - * ** * * * * *********** *********** ** * **** * **** * BALSA WOOD PLANS 0INEXPENSIVE 0EASY TO BUILD 0-FLYING MODELS 0 FAMOUS AIRCRAFT REPLICAS RUBBER BAND HAND LAUNCH mawr STAR KRAFT PO BOO 321 BOUNTIFUL UT BaSIl 1% BOILS eate OBIQOF .,.. e MOUSI FROM I/IN SHEET SET OP Ii PLANS eaLsa N 3/1k STICK BaLdi OENU $750 PLUO [1SF less THAN ONE OUCOT ISISO POSTaGE TO NBO ONE STICK P0k HOUR. CA MASK CA glue works wonders building ntodels right Unfortunately gives enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have Suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes Soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises 2540 RIDGE ROAD LANSING ILLINOIS 60438 P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies OS 32 rear cone-start feature being helpful So far have seen model flight photos have told flies very well appears little expensive Ive dered nonetheless am currently anx iously awaiting its arrival As soon possible Ill present flight test kit Merced Fly-In saw Chuck Winter recent San Fernando Valley Fly-In flyers remind Sixth Annual West Coast Radio Control Helicopter Fly-In held October 12 1988 annual event takes place Mer ced CA largest West Coast meet year area its definite must information contact Chuck Win ter 209 723-6662 BCNU Wakefield/Linn & Kruse Continued page 58 have interrupt stick-to-stick gluing process having key part hand Cut wing ribs Y16 sheet cut false ribs C-grain balsa An aluminum template rib pattern useful tool particularly making last four outboard ribs tip panel last eight-rib section simply move template down top successive rib cut time two farthest outboard ribs cut tip will have no undercamber sneaky way pro viding automatic tip washout wings Stabilizer ribs can cut same man ner 16 C-grain using aluminum template center rib As rib cut lay over plan its appropriate lo cation mark position top bottom spars can installed angles shown Youll need light firm sheeting cut ting wing tip pieces pieces twin rudders Sheeting wing tip pieces tA-in thickness %2-in-thick sheeting required twin rudder piec es placing patterns pieces sheet stock sure fashion maximizes grain strength youve done work well now have 80 pieces itching start build ing Wing Pin down lower front spar inboard panels same trail ing edge TE finally leading edge LE both main panels complete prop up angle shown set dihedral Notice difference dihe dral location between 38 39 ver sions Pin down tip panels Again once panel complete prop up cor rect angle set polyhedral joint respect main panel Dont forget gussets both dihedral polyhedral breaks little items should cut medium-hard stock grain run ning parallel long side triangle formed gusset Sand wing carefully remove Continued page 165 U 333333N33R3.RU U U U U I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U BIG GLOW FUEL MANUFAC[IjRED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILA8LE U U U U U U U U U U I I * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed1 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 0% 5% 10% 15% 25% 35% PINTQUART GALLON Nitromethane $315$450$1075 Nitromethane $365$525$1275 Nitromethane $415$550$1475 Nitromethane $430$635$1675 Nitromethane $515$795$2195 Nitromethane $595$925$2695 PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT COLLECT 55 GAL DRUM $19695 $26495 $32995 $38995 $52495 $66995 SIG 10% Nitromethane 5 $29995 15% Nitromethane 5 $36495I THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available usingI finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best gradeU money can buy also use real 100% pure UNitromethane get full measure youveI paid based honest percentage-of-volume Imethod percentage weight SIG fuels con tam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection BasedU experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price ButI dont take word try some judge Uyourself 91cm nobject change cethoot notice See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 fortoll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 E..EEEEE..E ZflIE MAKES IT EASY wcow wo thentic Scale Instrument Kits Museum Quality Results selection 83 assorted instruments Including first time ever WORLD WAR 20 instrument bezels clear plastic faces instrument rims thin true life Simple new method making instruments produces fantastic looking instrument panels Detalled instructions show various methods making general aviation cars boats military Wotid War instruments October 1988 161 complete package contains 53 assorted Instrument faces 20 Inetnasient bazais wIth clear plastic faces detailed sheet JOBBERS DEALERS REGULAR DISCOUNT Scat Imlrce, SizeI Jt-3I/Slt/t6 & t930 Jr-A/4/2& 3/a850 JT-5/331W& 3/8650 JT0/63/16& 12 JT-7/79/32& 7/t6 JTA/8& 3/8 Jt-9/9& 3/16 Jt10t/tO& S/t6
