Radio Control O1dTimers Dee Mathews THE PRIDE Philadelphia As modelers interested old-timers aware Dick Mathis M&P Models Lone Oak Texas producing kits Flying Quaker original 84-in span scaled-down 54-in version Quaker Flash 67-in development original large Quaker scale-down Originally developed fit new exceedingly popular Baby Cyclone engine kit drawings also show Brown Jr presumably attempt broaden appeal throttle setting above -open Brown would certainly have overpowered model Construction fairly standard 1937 utilizing alsa fuselage mem bers pinned joints no Aliphatic resins days just plain old glue fuselage contours developed stringers few bulkheads four-exterior-spar wing construction comparatively novel era lend ing itself perfectly modern sheer web techniques mentioned earlier columns Wing tip tail outlines bent 3/16 reed Needless say would strongly recommend use laminated basswood sheet outlines tips MEGOWS QUAKER FLASH SPAN67CHORD 91/4 BROWN JR OR BABY CYCLONE WEIGHT 2LBS 140Z DESIGNED BY PAUL KARNOW-IBS never ever could make reed bend evenly may great lawn furniture model construction undercarriage strictly vintage exhibiting complete lack under standing torque rod effect front wire bracketed onto motor bolts oh boy rear leg traveled 77 "C, 01 2345 678 up down maybe shock travel slot held place elastics wonder old pictures always displayed half flat airwheels bent wire Music wire absorbs forces best its long axis therefore better method bend gear pattern absorbs forces Continued page 92 August1978 25 Remcos new ignition 29 spins recommended 96 104 propeller Firm also offers accessories including coils condensers plugs Having ball Buzzard Bombshell Owen Morris Oldtimers flown people fun relaxationsuch craft provide sensations commonly associated sailpianes Stiegler pic have shattered fiberglass fuselage merely flexed SB-10s polythelene fuselage popped canopy loose Things make modeling easier. Shown Toledo show sander made rectangular aluminum extrusion Two models available larger measures 36 s ideal dressing down leading edges wing panels Write Stanfield Mfg Co Box 6333 Fort Worth TX 76115 Ask Super Sander Pettit Paint Company Hobby Poxy people comes two new prod ucts called Formula 3-H-53 Thixo tropic Epoxy Glue Claims include no sags no drips no runs stays put vertical surfaces especially formulated controlled viscosity allows applied thin edges other problem areas other glues just run off Working time about hour setting time four hours full strength eight 12 hours other Polyester Filler Com pound called PFC H85 brilliant white polyester resin paste form made levelling dips dents ripples chips other imperfections fibreglass parts Other claims include non-sagging fast set ting feathers out zero thickness peeling flaking can also drilled filed sanded its completely fuel proof Write Pettit Paint Com pany Inc 36 Pine St Borough Rockaway NJ 07866 Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 490 Plainfield IL 60544 RC Old Timer/Mathews continued page 25 along its length rather fore aft sounds confusing consider land ing gear tn-gear contemporary RC designs mains dont absorb bending torque force twist wire length model like Flash need bend dog leg per Top Flite gear used Old Reli able see June MA attached solid surface fuselage bottom Actually type torque-rod gear doesnt need rear leg should used sake authentic appearance Quaker Flash would make delightful subject 3 4cc-sized model apparent has excellent mo ments huge rudder ample dihedral cabin large enough radio instal lation has natural hinge lines rud der elevator undercarriage modified suggest ample provide excellent ground handling construction relatively simple straightforward Flash makes good first oldtimer project An excellent short kit sheet pieces pre-cut no strip wood also available Schmidt Custom Kits 11948 Franklin Blvd Elk Grove CA 95624 Plans #5E4 John Pond Box 3215 San Jose CA 95156 Painless Solo Flights quote Ed Moorman Eglin FL Aeromod elers Beam Recently let four five people touched stick before fly Buzzard Bombshell flew OK let two land first flights might say soloed first time out have done type thing several times never cease amazed well rank beginners can model moves slowly has ability correct its flight path allowed Oldtimers make excellent trainers Got picture Writing column really difficult major frustraT tion maintaining supply teresting unusual photos pictures months column about have left desperately need quality black white photos negatives enlarge ment problem send negatives Ill gladly blow up Could photographers arent aware Tri-X film available 35mm cameras Free Sun Helmets March/April CIA Informer Harry Murphy repro duces contest entry form Free Flight contest held Sunday June 13 1948 Anderson Ind Several long forgotten features contests back jump out pictures contest sponsored automobile dealer local news paper hence no entry fees charged Sun helmets given first 150 entrants four events awards tenth place prizes ranging Anderson Spitfire first place wood Champion second down ten tubes glue tenth place Similar mer chandise awarded events trophies being first place us have trophy case full useless chrome-plated dust collectors can feel strong tinge envy long ago winners have some trophies Id willingly swap ten tubes glue lack entry fees pith hats everyone no wonder contest drew 140 entries readers werent modeling 1948 era lets explain four classes free flight U-control set up Class events engines 20 under Class B 20 30 Class C 30 50 Class D events engines 50 youve ever wondered Madewell McCoy Triumph etc 49 engines now know have Triumph 49 Triumph 51 used much modern free fighters Tee Dee 049 051one plane two engines two events What Size Engine Suitable Id wise hedge question what heck practical purposes modern glow engines produce twice power per cu displacement old ignition powerplants original plans show Brown Jr 60 use Sport 29 29 shown consider 15 glow pure com petition purposes 35 glow 60 ignition seems good combination although Ive seen glow 40s used rather terrifying results huge old birds over 6 feet often underpowered ignition 60s Super Buccaneer Powerhouse show Forster 99 plans therefore suggestion come towards top end SAM rule lOcu in/ 225 sq experience glow converted ignition such Otto Burnhardt Bruce Chandler have available ad dresses SAM list seems indicate less ten percent power loss should treated slightly weak glow engines matching model size As rule thumb use 50% size factor glow ignition sport 60% factor competition converted engines course com petition SAM rules pretty specific can produce some Schnuerle-powered hairy monsters occasion Magic number six conversion cubic centimeters cubic inches reverse simple wonder about recent construction article other magazine highly regarded 92 Model Aviation 7060 HOLLYWOOD BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90028 product review product review product review Dreamer Distinctive appearance swept top wing dihedraled lower 38W biplane 40-45 power 4-channel radio weighs 4A-5 lbs Kit includes hard ware prebent cabana struts Price $4250 post paid anywhere US Gee Bee Pro ducts PO Box 18 East Longmeadow MA 01028 product review product review product review writer refers Cox 15 15 cc powerplant begins feel everyone realizes really simple conversion can need remem ber number six 60 cu motor also 10 cc 15 cc also 09 cu other words divide cu six multiply cc six Isnt ridiculously simple metric system would applaud K&B numbering new engines correct manner realize scientific devices metric have years physician measures size lesions cuts metric dentist uses root canal instruments metric pre scriptions metric etc conversion wood sizes isnt quite simple rough comparison studying plans drawings published anywhere remnants old British Empire use rule thumb 1/8th close 3 mm 1/16 close 15 mm exact close enough enable anyone grasp basic comparison Life would sure simpler us design models particularly scale metric system used universally Dee B Mathews 506 S Walnut Greensburg KS 67054 RC Helicopters/Chesney continued page 26 2 Check radio installation miss ing servo output arm screws servo control connecters ball links well usual check proper control movement 3 Call local RC helicopter expert available call friend Youll need spare hand 4 Gather equipment necessary start adjust machine Also make provisions attach helicopter firmly ground first check 5 Select flying area secluded surface should smooth black top concrete area clear obstacles Close buildings trees should avoided obstacles also affect wind conditions 6 Be aware potential danger helicopter around friend can help crowd con trol too present pack up must free devote attention helicopter 7 Always remember turn radio set low throttle radio should remain throughout starting proced ure main rotor should grasped firmly during starting prevent rotation 8 If radio proven reliable helicopter installation provision should made firmly attach machine ground Due vibration mechanical noise intermittent unwanted servo operation may experi enced during initial run-up machine securely retained ground first run-up may accom plished safely Once radio reliability confirmed helicopter should re moved restraint placed safely clear spectators field boxes etc Stand-Off Mustang Expanding new line 29- 40-powered Stand-Off kits House Balsa has introduced noteworthy P-51 attractive features flight perform ance pattern-like capabilities pow ered 35 Full-size plans comple mented 32-page instruction manual over 200 photos finishing procedures radio installation information proof-ofscale 3-views color reproductions real P-51 Kit includes hardware such premade aileron torque rods landing gear ele vator wire premade tailwheel assembly molded exhaust manifolds mylar decals full set both military racing versions Price $5495 House Balsa 20134 State Rd Cerritos CA 90701 NEWf MUFF-L-IT SERIES Available B C engines Six eight Ob reduction noise engines Proportional volumne aspen sion chamber Large exhaust nozzle low back pressure Little no toss power No 3010919$749 No 3022940tO39 No 30345SO1949 o x , C gh.. No 304R4 04tN StONS No 30tRX 2940 ttl55 No 30645 xxxo 4t3x5 1/2A MUFFLER Fits alt COX 049 engInes No 3005049$5 49 No 3005057$5 SN 9 Set blade tracking recommended instructions Tracking must ac complished before attempting learn control movement response does affect stability machine 10 Remember static pitch adjust ment main tail rotors beginning setting main rotor pitch may need adjustment up down setting Remember blade tracking recheck after change rotor pitch generally high blade adjusted down low blade higher blade rpm lift-off generally -throttle stick stable helicopter hover tail rotor set min imize yaw lift-off after main rotor has adjusted proper lift off pitch Flight 1 Be prepared devote full tention machine its responses control input Flying RC helicopter will full-time job will have time remind spectators remain clear dur ing first attempts Use friend crowd control 2 The helicopter controls respond similarly fixed-wing aircraft helicopter forward flight however must learn hover first hover machine will respond pitch control moving forward backward rather up down leave up elevator habit home fixed-wing machine concentrate throttle/collective altitude control youve tried quit try again youre still trying hang Pay close attention detail concentrate above persevere photos show Bill Watsons Kavan Jet Ranger modified cosmetically Bell 206A1/Army 0H58 configuration modification accomplished simply installing 1/32 plywood pieces side window areas change outline Patterns made poster board transferred plywood cut glued place plywood pieces reinforced inside fiberglass cloth resin exterior fill Hobbypoxy Stuff sanded flush product review product review product review fuselage sides very simple August1978 93 MANY OTHER ACCESSORIES REGULAR SEE YOUR DEALER SEND FOR CATALOG CAR BUFFS IRHAUST SEND FOR OUR THUNDER ROAD CATALOG product review product review product review
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 25, 92, 93
Radio Control O1dTimers Dee Mathews THE PRIDE Philadelphia As modelers interested old-timers aware Dick Mathis M&P Models Lone Oak Texas producing kits Flying Quaker original 84-in span scaled-down 54-in version Quaker Flash 67-in development original large Quaker scale-down Originally developed fit new exceedingly popular Baby Cyclone engine kit drawings also show Brown Jr presumably attempt broaden appeal throttle setting above -open Brown would certainly have overpowered model Construction fairly standard 1937 utilizing alsa fuselage mem bers pinned joints no Aliphatic resins days just plain old glue fuselage contours developed stringers few bulkheads four-exterior-spar wing construction comparatively novel era lend ing itself perfectly modern sheer web techniques mentioned earlier columns Wing tip tail outlines bent 3/16 reed Needless say would strongly recommend use laminated basswood sheet outlines tips MEGOWS QUAKER FLASH SPAN67CHORD 91/4 BROWN JR OR BABY CYCLONE WEIGHT 2LBS 140Z DESIGNED BY PAUL KARNOW-IBS never ever could make reed bend evenly may great lawn furniture model construction undercarriage strictly vintage exhibiting complete lack under standing torque rod effect front wire bracketed onto motor bolts oh boy rear leg traveled 77 "C, 01 2345 678 up down maybe shock travel slot held place elastics wonder old pictures always displayed half flat airwheels bent wire Music wire absorbs forces best its long axis therefore better method bend gear pattern absorbs forces Continued page 92 August1978 25 Remcos new ignition 29 spins recommended 96 104 propeller Firm also offers accessories including coils condensers plugs Having ball Buzzard Bombshell Owen Morris Oldtimers flown people fun relaxationsuch craft provide sensations commonly associated sailpianes Stiegler pic have shattered fiberglass fuselage merely flexed SB-10s polythelene fuselage popped canopy loose Things make modeling easier. Shown Toledo show sander made rectangular aluminum extrusion Two models available larger measures 36 s ideal dressing down leading edges wing panels Write Stanfield Mfg Co Box 6333 Fort Worth TX 76115 Ask Super Sander Pettit Paint Company Hobby Poxy people comes two new prod ucts called Formula 3-H-53 Thixo tropic Epoxy Glue Claims include no sags no drips no runs stays put vertical surfaces especially formulated controlled viscosity allows applied thin edges other problem areas other glues just run off Working time about hour setting time four hours full strength eight 12 hours other Polyester Filler Com pound called PFC H85 brilliant white polyester resin paste form made levelling dips dents ripples chips other imperfections fibreglass parts Other claims include non-sagging fast set ting feathers out zero thickness peeling flaking can also drilled filed sanded its completely fuel proof Write Pettit Paint Com pany Inc 36 Pine St Borough Rockaway NJ 07866 Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 490 Plainfield IL 60544 RC Old Timer/Mathews continued page 25 along its length rather fore aft sounds confusing consider land ing gear tn-gear contemporary RC designs mains dont absorb bending torque force twist wire length model like Flash need bend dog leg per Top Flite gear used Old Reli able see June MA attached solid surface fuselage bottom Actually type torque-rod gear doesnt need rear leg should used sake authentic appearance Quaker Flash would make delightful subject 3 4cc-sized model apparent has excellent mo ments huge rudder ample dihedral cabin large enough radio instal lation has natural hinge lines rud der elevator undercarriage modified suggest ample provide excellent ground handling construction relatively simple straightforward Flash makes good first oldtimer project An excellent short kit sheet pieces pre-cut no strip wood also available Schmidt Custom Kits 11948 Franklin Blvd Elk Grove CA 95624 Plans #5E4 John Pond Box 3215 San Jose CA 95156 Painless Solo Flights quote Ed Moorman Eglin FL Aeromod elers Beam Recently let four five people touched stick before fly Buzzard Bombshell flew OK let two land first flights might say soloed first time out have done type thing several times never cease amazed well rank beginners can model moves slowly has ability correct its flight path allowed Oldtimers make excellent trainers Got picture Writing column really difficult major frustraT tion maintaining supply teresting unusual photos pictures months column about have left desperately need quality black white photos negatives enlarge ment problem send negatives Ill gladly blow up Could photographers arent aware Tri-X film available 35mm cameras Free Sun Helmets March/April CIA Informer Harry Murphy repro duces contest entry form Free Flight contest held Sunday June 13 1948 Anderson Ind Several long forgotten features contests back jump out pictures contest sponsored automobile dealer local news paper hence no entry fees charged Sun helmets given first 150 entrants four events awards tenth place prizes ranging Anderson Spitfire first place wood Champion second down ten tubes glue tenth place Similar mer chandise awarded events trophies being first place us have trophy case full useless chrome-plated dust collectors can feel strong tinge envy long ago winners have some trophies Id willingly swap ten tubes glue lack entry fees pith hats everyone no wonder contest drew 140 entries readers werent modeling 1948 era lets explain four classes free flight U-control set up Class events engines 20 under Class B 20 30 Class C 30 50 Class D events engines 50 youve ever wondered Madewell McCoy Triumph etc 49 engines now know have Triumph 49 Triumph 51 used much modern free fighters Tee Dee 049 051one plane two engines two events What Size Engine Suitable Id wise hedge question what heck practical purposes modern glow engines produce twice power per cu displacement old ignition powerplants original plans show Brown Jr 60 use Sport 29 29 shown consider 15 glow pure com petition purposes 35 glow 60 ignition seems good combination although Ive seen glow 40s used rather terrifying results huge old birds over 6 feet often underpowered ignition 60s Super Buccaneer Powerhouse show Forster 99 plans therefore suggestion come towards top end SAM rule lOcu in/ 225 sq experience glow converted ignition such Otto Burnhardt Bruce Chandler have available ad dresses SAM list seems indicate less ten percent power loss should treated slightly weak glow engines matching model size As rule thumb use 50% size factor glow ignition sport 60% factor competition converted engines course com petition SAM rules pretty specific can produce some Schnuerle-powered hairy monsters occasion Magic number six conversion cubic centimeters cubic inches reverse simple wonder about recent construction article other magazine highly regarded 92 Model Aviation 7060 HOLLYWOOD BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90028 product review product review product review Dreamer Distinctive appearance swept top wing dihedraled lower 38W biplane 40-45 power 4-channel radio weighs 4A-5 lbs Kit includes hard ware prebent cabana struts Price $4250 post paid anywhere US Gee Bee Pro ducts PO Box 18 East Longmeadow MA 01028 product review product review product review writer refers Cox 15 15 cc powerplant begins feel everyone realizes really simple conversion can need remem ber number six 60 cu motor also 10 cc 15 cc also 09 cu other words divide cu six multiply cc six Isnt ridiculously simple metric system would applaud K&B numbering new engines correct manner realize scientific devices metric have years physician measures size lesions cuts metric dentist uses root canal instruments metric pre scriptions metric etc conversion wood sizes isnt quite simple rough comparison studying plans drawings published anywhere remnants old British Empire use rule thumb 1/8th close 3 mm 1/16 close 15 mm exact close enough enable anyone grasp basic comparison Life would sure simpler us design models particularly scale metric system used universally Dee B Mathews 506 S Walnut Greensburg KS 67054 RC Helicopters/Chesney continued page 26 2 Check radio installation miss ing servo output arm screws servo control connecters ball links well usual check proper control movement 3 Call local RC helicopter expert available call friend Youll need spare hand 4 Gather equipment necessary start adjust machine Also make provisions attach helicopter firmly ground first check 5 Select flying area secluded surface should smooth black top concrete area clear obstacles Close buildings trees should avoided obstacles also affect wind conditions 6 Be aware potential danger helicopter around friend can help crowd con trol too present pack up must free devote attention helicopter 7 Always remember turn radio set low throttle radio should remain throughout starting proced ure main rotor should grasped firmly during starting prevent rotation 8 If radio proven reliable helicopter installation provision should made firmly attach machine ground Due vibration mechanical noise intermittent unwanted servo operation may experi enced during initial run-up machine securely retained ground first run-up may accom plished safely Once radio reliability confirmed helicopter should re moved restraint placed safely clear spectators field boxes etc Stand-Off Mustang Expanding new line 29- 40-powered Stand-Off kits House Balsa has introduced noteworthy P-51 attractive features flight perform ance pattern-like capabilities pow ered 35 Full-size plans comple mented 32-page instruction manual over 200 photos finishing procedures radio installation information proof-ofscale 3-views color reproductions real P-51 Kit includes hardware such premade aileron torque rods landing gear ele vator wire premade tailwheel assembly molded exhaust manifolds mylar decals full set both military racing versions Price $5495 House Balsa 20134 State Rd Cerritos CA 90701 NEWf MUFF-L-IT SERIES Available B C engines Six eight Ob reduction noise engines Proportional volumne aspen sion chamber Large exhaust nozzle low back pressure Little no toss power No 3010919$749 No 3022940tO39 No 30345SO1949 o x , C gh.. No 304R4 04tN StONS No 30tRX 2940 ttl55 No 30645 xxxo 4t3x5 1/2A MUFFLER Fits alt COX 049 engInes No 3005049$5 49 No 3005057$5 SN 9 Set blade tracking recommended instructions Tracking must ac complished before attempting learn control movement response does affect stability machine 10 Remember static pitch adjust ment main tail rotors beginning setting main rotor pitch may need adjustment up down setting Remember blade tracking recheck after change rotor pitch generally high blade adjusted down low blade higher blade rpm lift-off generally -throttle stick stable helicopter hover tail rotor set min imize yaw lift-off after main rotor has adjusted proper lift off pitch Flight 1 Be prepared devote full tention machine its responses control input Flying RC helicopter will full-time job will have time remind spectators remain clear dur ing first attempts Use friend crowd control 2 The helicopter controls respond similarly fixed-wing aircraft helicopter forward flight however must learn hover first hover machine will respond pitch control moving forward backward rather up down leave up elevator habit home fixed-wing machine concentrate throttle/collective altitude control youve tried quit try again youre still trying hang Pay close attention detail concentrate above persevere photos show Bill Watsons Kavan Jet Ranger modified cosmetically Bell 206A1/Army 0H58 configuration modification accomplished simply installing 1/32 plywood pieces side window areas change outline Patterns made poster board transferred plywood cut glued place plywood pieces reinforced inside fiberglass cloth resin exterior fill Hobbypoxy Stuff sanded flush product review product review product review fuselage sides very simple August1978 93 MANY OTHER ACCESSORIES REGULAR SEE YOUR DEALER SEND FOR CATALOG CAR BUFFS IRHAUST SEND FOR OUR THUNDER ROAD CATALOG product review product review product review
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 25, 92, 93
Radio Control O1dTimers Dee Mathews THE PRIDE Philadelphia As modelers interested old-timers aware Dick Mathis M&P Models Lone Oak Texas producing kits Flying Quaker original 84-in span scaled-down 54-in version Quaker Flash 67-in development original large Quaker scale-down Originally developed fit new exceedingly popular Baby Cyclone engine kit drawings also show Brown Jr presumably attempt broaden appeal throttle setting above -open Brown would certainly have overpowered model Construction fairly standard 1937 utilizing alsa fuselage mem bers pinned joints no Aliphatic resins days just plain old glue fuselage contours developed stringers few bulkheads four-exterior-spar wing construction comparatively novel era lend ing itself perfectly modern sheer web techniques mentioned earlier columns Wing tip tail outlines bent 3/16 reed Needless say would strongly recommend use laminated basswood sheet outlines tips MEGOWS QUAKER FLASH SPAN67CHORD 91/4 BROWN JR OR BABY CYCLONE WEIGHT 2LBS 140Z DESIGNED BY PAUL KARNOW-IBS never ever could make reed bend evenly may great lawn furniture model construction undercarriage strictly vintage exhibiting complete lack under standing torque rod effect front wire bracketed onto motor bolts oh boy rear leg traveled 77 "C, 01 2345 678 up down maybe shock travel slot held place elastics wonder old pictures always displayed half flat airwheels bent wire Music wire absorbs forces best its long axis therefore better method bend gear pattern absorbs forces Continued page 92 August1978 25 Remcos new ignition 29 spins recommended 96 104 propeller Firm also offers accessories including coils condensers plugs Having ball Buzzard Bombshell Owen Morris Oldtimers flown people fun relaxationsuch craft provide sensations commonly associated sailpianes Stiegler pic have shattered fiberglass fuselage merely flexed SB-10s polythelene fuselage popped canopy loose Things make modeling easier. Shown Toledo show sander made rectangular aluminum extrusion Two models available larger measures 36 s ideal dressing down leading edges wing panels Write Stanfield Mfg Co Box 6333 Fort Worth TX 76115 Ask Super Sander Pettit Paint Company Hobby Poxy people comes two new prod ucts called Formula 3-H-53 Thixo tropic Epoxy Glue Claims include no sags no drips no runs stays put vertical surfaces especially formulated controlled viscosity allows applied thin edges other problem areas other glues just run off Working time about hour setting time four hours full strength eight 12 hours other Polyester Filler Com pound called PFC H85 brilliant white polyester resin paste form made levelling dips dents ripples chips other imperfections fibreglass parts Other claims include non-sagging fast set ting feathers out zero thickness peeling flaking can also drilled filed sanded its completely fuel proof Write Pettit Paint Com pany Inc 36 Pine St Borough Rockaway NJ 07866 Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 490 Plainfield IL 60544 RC Old Timer/Mathews continued page 25 along its length rather fore aft sounds confusing consider land ing gear tn-gear contemporary RC designs mains dont absorb bending torque force twist wire length model like Flash need bend dog leg per Top Flite gear used Old Reli able see June MA attached solid surface fuselage bottom Actually type torque-rod gear doesnt need rear leg should used sake authentic appearance Quaker Flash would make delightful subject 3 4cc-sized model apparent has excellent mo ments huge rudder ample dihedral cabin large enough radio instal lation has natural hinge lines rud der elevator undercarriage modified suggest ample provide excellent ground handling construction relatively simple straightforward Flash makes good first oldtimer project An excellent short kit sheet pieces pre-cut no strip wood also available Schmidt Custom Kits 11948 Franklin Blvd Elk Grove CA 95624 Plans #5E4 John Pond Box 3215 San Jose CA 95156 Painless Solo Flights quote Ed Moorman Eglin FL Aeromod elers Beam Recently let four five people touched stick before fly Buzzard Bombshell flew OK let two land first flights might say soloed first time out have done type thing several times never cease amazed well rank beginners can model moves slowly has ability correct its flight path allowed Oldtimers make excellent trainers Got picture Writing column really difficult major frustraT tion maintaining supply teresting unusual photos pictures months column about have left desperately need quality black white photos negatives enlarge ment problem send negatives Ill gladly blow up Could photographers arent aware Tri-X film available 35mm cameras Free Sun Helmets March/April CIA Informer Harry Murphy repro duces contest entry form Free Flight contest held Sunday June 13 1948 Anderson Ind Several long forgotten features contests back jump out pictures contest sponsored automobile dealer local news paper hence no entry fees charged Sun helmets given first 150 entrants four events awards tenth place prizes ranging Anderson Spitfire first place wood Champion second down ten tubes glue tenth place Similar mer chandise awarded events trophies being first place us have trophy case full useless chrome-plated dust collectors can feel strong tinge envy long ago winners have some trophies Id willingly swap ten tubes glue lack entry fees pith hats everyone no wonder contest drew 140 entries readers werent modeling 1948 era lets explain four classes free flight U-control set up Class events engines 20 under Class B 20 30 Class C 30 50 Class D events engines 50 youve ever wondered Madewell McCoy Triumph etc 49 engines now know have Triumph 49 Triumph 51 used much modern free fighters Tee Dee 049 051one plane two engines two events What Size Engine Suitable Id wise hedge question what heck practical purposes modern glow engines produce twice power per cu displacement old ignition powerplants original plans show Brown Jr 60 use Sport 29 29 shown consider 15 glow pure com petition purposes 35 glow 60 ignition seems good combination although Ive seen glow 40s used rather terrifying results huge old birds over 6 feet often underpowered ignition 60s Super Buccaneer Powerhouse show Forster 99 plans therefore suggestion come towards top end SAM rule lOcu in/ 225 sq experience glow converted ignition such Otto Burnhardt Bruce Chandler have available ad dresses SAM list seems indicate less ten percent power loss should treated slightly weak glow engines matching model size As rule thumb use 50% size factor glow ignition sport 60% factor competition converted engines course com petition SAM rules pretty specific can produce some Schnuerle-powered hairy monsters occasion Magic number six conversion cubic centimeters cubic inches reverse simple wonder about recent construction article other magazine highly regarded 92 Model Aviation 7060 HOLLYWOOD BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90028 product review product review product review Dreamer Distinctive appearance swept top wing dihedraled lower 38W biplane 40-45 power 4-channel radio weighs 4A-5 lbs Kit includes hard ware prebent cabana struts Price $4250 post paid anywhere US Gee Bee Pro ducts PO Box 18 East Longmeadow MA 01028 product review product review product review writer refers Cox 15 15 cc powerplant begins feel everyone realizes really simple conversion can need remem ber number six 60 cu motor also 10 cc 15 cc also 09 cu other words divide cu six multiply cc six Isnt ridiculously simple metric system would applaud K&B numbering new engines correct manner realize scientific devices metric have years physician measures size lesions cuts metric dentist uses root canal instruments metric pre scriptions metric etc conversion wood sizes isnt quite simple rough comparison studying plans drawings published anywhere remnants old British Empire use rule thumb 1/8th close 3 mm 1/16 close 15 mm exact close enough enable anyone grasp basic comparison Life would sure simpler us design models particularly scale metric system used universally Dee B Mathews 506 S Walnut Greensburg KS 67054 RC Helicopters/Chesney continued page 26 2 Check radio installation miss ing servo output arm screws servo control connecters ball links well usual check proper control movement 3 Call local RC helicopter expert available call friend Youll need spare hand 4 Gather equipment necessary start adjust machine Also make provisions attach helicopter firmly ground first check 5 Select flying area secluded surface should smooth black top concrete area clear obstacles Close buildings trees should avoided obstacles also affect wind conditions 6 Be aware potential danger helicopter around friend can help crowd con trol too present pack up must free devote attention helicopter 7 Always remember turn radio set low throttle radio should remain throughout starting proced ure main rotor should grasped firmly during starting prevent rotation 8 If radio proven reliable helicopter installation provision should made firmly attach machine ground Due vibration mechanical noise intermittent unwanted servo operation may experi enced during initial run-up machine securely retained ground first run-up may accom plished safely Once radio reliability confirmed helicopter should re moved restraint placed safely clear spectators field boxes etc Stand-Off Mustang Expanding new line 29- 40-powered Stand-Off kits House Balsa has introduced noteworthy P-51 attractive features flight perform ance pattern-like capabilities pow ered 35 Full-size plans comple mented 32-page instruction manual over 200 photos finishing procedures radio installation information proof-ofscale 3-views color reproductions real P-51 Kit includes hardware such premade aileron torque rods landing gear ele vator wire premade tailwheel assembly molded exhaust manifolds mylar decals full set both military racing versions Price $5495 House Balsa 20134 State Rd Cerritos CA 90701 NEWf MUFF-L-IT SERIES Available B C engines Six eight Ob reduction noise engines Proportional volumne aspen sion chamber Large exhaust nozzle low back pressure Little no toss power No 3010919$749 No 3022940tO39 No 30345SO1949 o x , C gh.. No 304R4 04tN StONS No 30tRX 2940 ttl55 No 30645 xxxo 4t3x5 1/2A MUFFLER Fits alt COX 049 engInes No 3005049$5 49 No 3005057$5 SN 9 Set blade tracking recommended instructions Tracking must ac complished before attempting learn control movement response does affect stability machine 10 Remember static pitch adjust ment main tail rotors beginning setting main rotor pitch may need adjustment up down setting Remember blade tracking recheck after change rotor pitch generally high blade adjusted down low blade higher blade rpm lift-off generally -throttle stick stable helicopter hover tail rotor set min imize yaw lift-off after main rotor has adjusted proper lift off pitch Flight 1 Be prepared devote full tention machine its responses control input Flying RC helicopter will full-time job will have time remind spectators remain clear dur ing first attempts Use friend crowd control 2 The helicopter controls respond similarly fixed-wing aircraft helicopter forward flight however must learn hover first hover machine will respond pitch control moving forward backward rather up down leave up elevator habit home fixed-wing machine concentrate throttle/collective altitude control youve tried quit try again youre still trying hang Pay close attention detail concentrate above persevere photos show Bill Watsons Kavan Jet Ranger modified cosmetically Bell 206A1/Army 0H58 configuration modification accomplished simply installing 1/32 plywood pieces side window areas change outline Patterns made poster board transferred plywood cut glued place plywood pieces reinforced inside fiberglass cloth resin exterior fill Hobbypoxy Stuff sanded flush product review product review product review fuselage sides very simple August1978 93 MANY OTHER ACCESSORIES REGULAR SEE YOUR DEALER SEND FOR CATALOG CAR BUFFS IRHAUST SEND FOR OUR THUNDER ROAD CATALOG product review product review product review