RADIO CONTROL JETS i-ru lI IVE RETURNED FROM mecca modeling dreams Weak Signals RC Expo Toledo OH April 9-11 havent attended Toledo show yet almost everything youve ever heard about modeling year ducted-fan jet model manufacturers suppliers showed up force rapid growth technology products unbelievable new engines ducted fans new improved turbines new airframe kits accessory items didnt know needed cant live Bob Violett Models has new releases cant mention all-composite Rafale twin displayed desire twin-engine turbine performance its best Also shown prototype Balsa Bandit lighterweight version infamous Bandit Balsa Bandit has built-up wings tailfeathers similar construction methods MiG-IS well-thought-out tab-type construction laser-cut parts including leading edge aid building straight strong wings quickly Balsa Bandit will take about 20 hours build Bandit will reduce flying weight about pound kit cost $900 Balsa Bandit requires use new main gear retract unit looks rugged has aluminum frame has positive up down locks Smooth Stop new brake valve Bob Violett Models regulates brake system air pressure based servo position thereby allowing totally proportional operation brakes single miniservo required operate valve Century Jet Models brought its product display out force could show small part kits landing gear systems available twin F-4 Phantom has improved two-piece removable wings improvements scale outlines smaller inlets improve scale performance upgrades made Scale modeler mind kit comes presheeted wings combine durable landing gear have nice large-Scale F-4 Phantom reasonable price Sport model introductions Century Jet Models include La Scorpion developed no fanfare has wingspan 59 inches length 65 inches jet designed Ramtec fans similar-size systems comes presheeted wings horizontal stabilizers CJM builds excellent retractable landing gear system aircraft CAl division Crow Aviation Incorporated its highperformance sport jet model lineup display including Raven ducted fans Razor 14- 18-pound turbines Raptor big 22- 30-pound turbines models highly-prefabricated composite airframes complete sophisticated rugged systems kits very complete requiring minimum building timeor should say system installation time August1999 109 Century Jet Models developed La Scorpion fanfare photos taken Weak Signals RC Expo Toledo OH Golden West Models JetCat Hammer has onboard starter system BVM Balsa Bandit wing structure parts laser-cut have Electric starter motor just front compressor wheel alignment tabsshould create light strong straight wing CAls attention detail incredible offers wiring harness cleans up servo leads durable wiring loom wrapped protective sleeve Landing gear systems brakes control fairings special hinges control hornsyou name CAl has particularly like ordnance packages ie missiles tanksthey come complete drop tanks include pylons release mechanisms scale jacking screws align level tanks Future products CAl include now-flying F9F-5 Panthera large model designed 22- 30-pound turbines wingspan 85 inches overall length 83 inches Following projects include large F-l6C turbine power F-100 turbine power CAls own Orion turbine Golden West Models brought out its new JetCat Hammer turbine Deliveries underway $3195 copy 17Y2-pound turbines currently ones market complete onboard starting capability starting sequence controlled transmitter JetCat Hammer its predecessor FD3/67 does require external air form scuba tank starting Fuel kerosene Jet-A oil mixed fuel eliminating need separate oil system Jet-Tronic Electronic Control Unit user-friendly comes ground support display unit display unit required turbine startup can plugged check turbine operating parameters Options include Air-Speed sensor pitot tube plugs ECU provide cruise-control channel controlling airspeed pilot can set feature allow separate channel automatically control turbine preset airspeed relaxed cruise flying GWM offers RS232 adapter option software download last 20 minutes data flight operations personal computer viewing Combine download feature airspeed sensor can see well really fly throttle Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies believe keeping ducted-fan modeling affordable Larry does designing kit line around Turbax 1 fan unit use 45 cubic-inch engines New year JHH K&B 48 its fan system powerhouse engine pulls 25000 rpm out fan creating almost nine pounds thrust much power such light package creating truly awesome performance money West Coast fliers have seen Larry testing engine F-86 Saber jet tell gain speed vertical performance real Turbax fliers need check out upgrade complete power system K&B 48 Turbax pipe sells $350 Upgrade kits new engine mount will also available JHH experimenting cryogenically-treated engine parts improve performance durability will interesting follow some motorcycle racing teams swear improvements have seen similar treatment Jet Model Products mockup new Firebird model under development turbine power overall length model 92 inches wingspan 81 inches Firebird large model designed soak up awesome power turbines available Per typical Tom Cook practice model under careful development much thought going designs details provide best possible aircraft T-33 booth Toms Scale competition aircrafta competitive award-winning aircraft RA Microjets RAM displayed its RAM 750 prototype its upcoming electric-start option RAM 1000 turbine capable 22 pounds thrust released summer new turbine will have same external dimensions RAM 750 will weigh about four ounces Turbine Connection continues grow terms products accessory list includes RC City product line hnd numerous specialty items such jet latches pins servo mounts fuel filters company also offers quality TurboPoxy glue-gun system mixes epoxy depress trigger FiberClassics kitshighquality models Europe Kits available Turbine Connection include nice F-iS Strike Eagle A-4 Skyhawk F-86 Models available turbine setup retracts landing gears brakes ordnance Killer Cockpits appeal fliers discriminating Scale builder Killer Cockpits branch Turbine Connection produces kits complete cockpits popular jet kits among detailed cockpits Ive seen including such items molded instrument panels side panels ejection seats instruments DL Aeromodeles manufacturer Cyclone sport jet MiG-21 introduced its Aermacchi MB-339 Sport Scale model five-inch ducted fans small turbines model nice size 67-inch wingspan length 64/2 inches larger model size promotes slower landing speeds improved grass field operations Top Gun Aircraft showed its new panel-lined fuselage Ultra Eagle due out summer feature improves appearance popular kit Ultra Eagle will continue available six-inch-diameter fans will available Ultra Eagle Pro five-inch-diameter fans Top Gun Aircrafts F-16C Fighting Falcon display its booth Toledo what impression model makes 99 inches length 67-inch wingspan airframe developed specifically 15- 25pound-thrust turbines Top Gun Aircraft just sport model connection anymore lineup meets year growth Fan Flys unbelievable Midwest can add Michigan Jets & Turbines meet schedule held Grosse Ile Airport Grosse Ile MI August 7-8 Time go flying See Fan Flys 4August 1999 111 Made Real wheels right A/#ht uff/0 Enhance model realistic appearance superior performance ROBART Scale Wheels today Accurately detailed right down tread design Smooth Diamond sidewall markings theyre available variety sizes 2 4 1/8 51323/16 /4 axlesThe wheels include both smooth spoked hubcaps ROBART dealer today ROBART Manufacturing Inc MADEINUSA PO Box 1247 DepcA ScCharles IL 60174 630 584-76l6 E-mail robart@robartcom Internet 0 hntpflnewwrobartcom
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 109, 111
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 109, 111
RADIO CONTROL JETS i-ru lI IVE RETURNED FROM mecca modeling dreams Weak Signals RC Expo Toledo OH April 9-11 havent attended Toledo show yet almost everything youve ever heard about modeling year ducted-fan jet model manufacturers suppliers showed up force rapid growth technology products unbelievable new engines ducted fans new improved turbines new airframe kits accessory items didnt know needed cant live Bob Violett Models has new releases cant mention all-composite Rafale twin displayed desire twin-engine turbine performance its best Also shown prototype Balsa Bandit lighterweight version infamous Bandit Balsa Bandit has built-up wings tailfeathers similar construction methods MiG-IS well-thought-out tab-type construction laser-cut parts including leading edge aid building straight strong wings quickly Balsa Bandit will take about 20 hours build Bandit will reduce flying weight about pound kit cost $900 Balsa Bandit requires use new main gear retract unit looks rugged has aluminum frame has positive up down locks Smooth Stop new brake valve Bob Violett Models regulates brake system air pressure based servo position thereby allowing totally proportional operation brakes single miniservo required operate valve Century Jet Models brought its product display out force could show small part kits landing gear systems available twin F-4 Phantom has improved two-piece removable wings improvements scale outlines smaller inlets improve scale performance upgrades made Scale modeler mind kit comes presheeted wings combine durable landing gear have nice large-Scale F-4 Phantom reasonable price Sport model introductions Century Jet Models include La Scorpion developed no fanfare has wingspan 59 inches length 65 inches jet designed Ramtec fans similar-size systems comes presheeted wings horizontal stabilizers CJM builds excellent retractable landing gear system aircraft CAl division Crow Aviation Incorporated its highperformance sport jet model lineup display including Raven ducted fans Razor 14- 18-pound turbines Raptor big 22- 30-pound turbines models highly-prefabricated composite airframes complete sophisticated rugged systems kits very complete requiring minimum building timeor should say system installation time August1999 109 Century Jet Models developed La Scorpion fanfare photos taken Weak Signals RC Expo Toledo OH Golden West Models JetCat Hammer has onboard starter system BVM Balsa Bandit wing structure parts laser-cut have Electric starter motor just front compressor wheel alignment tabsshould create light strong straight wing CAls attention detail incredible offers wiring harness cleans up servo leads durable wiring loom wrapped protective sleeve Landing gear systems brakes control fairings special hinges control hornsyou name CAl has particularly like ordnance packages ie missiles tanksthey come complete drop tanks include pylons release mechanisms scale jacking screws align level tanks Future products CAl include now-flying F9F-5 Panthera large model designed 22- 30-pound turbines wingspan 85 inches overall length 83 inches Following projects include large F-l6C turbine power F-100 turbine power CAls own Orion turbine Golden West Models brought out its new JetCat Hammer turbine Deliveries underway $3195 copy 17Y2-pound turbines currently ones market complete onboard starting capability starting sequence controlled transmitter JetCat Hammer its predecessor FD3/67 does require external air form scuba tank starting Fuel kerosene Jet-A oil mixed fuel eliminating need separate oil system Jet-Tronic Electronic Control Unit user-friendly comes ground support display unit display unit required turbine startup can plugged check turbine operating parameters Options include Air-Speed sensor pitot tube plugs ECU provide cruise-control channel controlling airspeed pilot can set feature allow separate channel automatically control turbine preset airspeed relaxed cruise flying GWM offers RS232 adapter option software download last 20 minutes data flight operations personal computer viewing Combine download feature airspeed sensor can see well really fly throttle Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies believe keeping ducted-fan modeling affordable Larry does designing kit line around Turbax 1 fan unit use 45 cubic-inch engines New year JHH K&B 48 its fan system powerhouse engine pulls 25000 rpm out fan creating almost nine pounds thrust much power such light package creating truly awesome performance money West Coast fliers have seen Larry testing engine F-86 Saber jet tell gain speed vertical performance real Turbax fliers need check out upgrade complete power system K&B 48 Turbax pipe sells $350 Upgrade kits new engine mount will also available JHH experimenting cryogenically-treated engine parts improve performance durability will interesting follow some motorcycle racing teams swear improvements have seen similar treatment Jet Model Products mockup new Firebird model under development turbine power overall length model 92 inches wingspan 81 inches Firebird large model designed soak up awesome power turbines available Per typical Tom Cook practice model under careful development much thought going designs details provide best possible aircraft T-33 booth Toms Scale competition aircrafta competitive award-winning aircraft RA Microjets RAM displayed its RAM 750 prototype its upcoming electric-start option RAM 1000 turbine capable 22 pounds thrust released summer new turbine will have same external dimensions RAM 750 will weigh about four ounces Turbine Connection continues grow terms products accessory list includes RC City product line hnd numerous specialty items such jet latches pins servo mounts fuel filters company also offers quality TurboPoxy glue-gun system mixes epoxy depress trigger FiberClassics kitshighquality models Europe Kits available Turbine Connection include nice F-iS Strike Eagle A-4 Skyhawk F-86 Models available turbine setup retracts landing gears brakes ordnance Killer Cockpits appeal fliers discriminating Scale builder Killer Cockpits branch Turbine Connection produces kits complete cockpits popular jet kits among detailed cockpits Ive seen including such items molded instrument panels side panels ejection seats instruments DL Aeromodeles manufacturer Cyclone sport jet MiG-21 introduced its Aermacchi MB-339 Sport Scale model five-inch ducted fans small turbines model nice size 67-inch wingspan length 64/2 inches larger model size promotes slower landing speeds improved grass field operations Top Gun Aircraft showed its new panel-lined fuselage Ultra Eagle due out summer feature improves appearance popular kit Ultra Eagle will continue available six-inch-diameter fans will available Ultra Eagle Pro five-inch-diameter fans Top Gun Aircrafts F-16C Fighting Falcon display its booth Toledo what impression model makes 99 inches length 67-inch wingspan airframe developed specifically 15- 25pound-thrust turbines Top Gun Aircraft just sport model connection anymore lineup meets year growth Fan Flys unbelievable Midwest can add Michigan Jets & Turbines meet schedule held Grosse Ile Airport Grosse Ile MI August 7-8 Time go flying See Fan Flys 4August 1999 111 Made Real wheels right A/#ht uff/0 Enhance model realistic appearance superior performance ROBART Scale Wheels today Accurately detailed right down tread design Smooth Diamond sidewall markings theyre available variety sizes 2 4 1/8 51323/16 /4 axlesThe wheels include both smooth spoked hubcaps ROBART dealer today ROBART Manufacturing Inc MADEINUSA PO Box 1247 DepcA ScCharles IL 60174 630 584-76l6 E-mail robart@robartcom Internet 0 hntpflnewwrobartcom
