RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING Flash New record Q500 long course June First place Las Vegas bottom L-R R Verano R Van Baren Brazoria Texas Top L-R T Akimoto K Machide caller J Shinohararaces Ken Howells 11288 shortlived record few minutes later Dub Jett time 11198 Also Ben Johnson senior flew 11361 flew Revolutions Ken Dub used new Jett Ben used Nelson FLASH Richard Verano sweeps Las Vegas races two one-day races organizers sure knew put race Saturday rain could finish until Sunday morning top ten 1 Richard Verano 2 Henry Bartle 3 Darrol Cady 4 Dub Jett 5 Lou Rodriguez 6 Richard Tocci 7 Gordon Hyde 8 Rudolph Tisza 9 Len Curiel 10 Lyle Larson Sundays race fast furious Richard Verano Henry Bartle flew close race Henry turned 10656 Richards 10682 first time year Richard has beaten still won contest Wowfour row Sundays top ten 1 Richard Verano 2 Henry Bartle 3 Dub Jett 4 Gordon Hyde 5 Richard Tocci 6 Lyle Larson 7 Darrol Cady 8 Rusty Van Baren 9 Lou Rodriguez 10 Kazuomi Mochida missed years race owe yourself make next year Flash New short-course record Q500 turned Whittier Narrows California Chip Hyde 5649 back-up time 58 seconds Wow Chip flew Revolution Nelson power report first race 1994 AMA 428 Racing Rockford May 1 1994 Orv Steinmetz After two days rain sleet snow some thought race would never begin Mother Nature came through us 8 am sun started show through clouds race time weather perfect first race using new cage trailers Pylons Two Three Thanks Bob Fitch Jeff Jones Chuck Schoonover LeRoy Webb use equipment help big thanks LeRoy Webb painting trailers generously donating enough Lexan cover sides both cages sure gave lot protection workers evident first race year twenty-two contestants Some fliers starting problems starting line some got penalized flying over pit area separation shoulder wing fuselage some problems landing field some just happy out flying nice sunny day flew about four miles around two-mile course Last years high-point trophy winner Paul Sieden managed little damage new V-tail Viper/Dodger hybrid racer little gum scotch tape Paul managed get up little completed two five heats Glen Cant Stand Heat Wierschke very quiet way managed have model going like mach warp speed five first-place heats ended up first place As usual LeRoy Webb kept busy calling someone almost heat spite LeRoy four firsts going Round Five would have flyoff first place met Ken Ward midair during last heat day first last day racing LeRoys new exceptionally good-looking Dodger Dick Shields Five days before race Dick crystal go bad new radio causing demise new Dodger During third heat racing using same radio evil crystal villain strnck again terminating another model seemed Dick did have bad luck would have luck would like thank excellent crew workers came out town members club say big sincere thanks job well done great day racing hardly grnmble complaint good time Drew Jerina builds Formula Pylon racers models always have great finish few tips Drew thought would pass methods painting Formula what works lot advice others Brnce Richmond JP Hanway etc Others will have other methods judge pay money take chances like anything else have switched auto paints K&B Epoxy least three reasons K&B paints although forgiving just too heavy color selection limited sometimes just impossible buy anything off shelf K&B short supply have found Hobbypoxy paints similar better colors available take nitro well 90 Model Aviation 428 Racing May 1 1994 NameModelEngine 1Glen WierschkeDodgerNelson 2Leo SpychallaDodgerNelson 3Bob CarrollDodgerNelson 4LeRoy WebbDodgerNelson 5Mike MoGlothIenDodgerNelson 6John LogliAllen V-tailNelson 7Ken WardDodgerRossi 8Pete JohnsonDodgerNelson 9TJ KliseScat CatNelson 10Ron WalkerAd-a-misinNelson PERFECT DAY AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER converts ALL YOUR overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS So wont miss day * One ATA manages UP TO 30 CHARGERS * Nothing solder no Connectors buy * Starta up trickle chargers blinking * Automaticaly reduces charger back trickle 16 hours after pushing charge button * Works NiCd overnight C/tO chargers drivers cordlesa tools cellular phones ham radios toys etc. * 100% solid state fuse protection * Two-year Warranty Model ATA-CX2 Yes batteries can kept charged lime Nothing else like Simply plug ATA wall plug YOUR overnight chargers push button forget about batteries fleet will ready next day week month season RC REPORT works exactly advertised things neat March 5992 T 11 E Huny dont miss another day Get AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER Today SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER send check MO $4595 Tetera Microsystems Engineering Inc 813 968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 auto paints lighter course name colors big disadvantage expensive due fact items come gallons quarts pints could cost up $200 just paint first model have using toners base colors give option mixing colors rather being stuck quart blue 87 Chevywhich would paint models have able buy two half-pints different colors price order have variety Remember paint stores have mix base toners also grades metalizers vary very fine coarse have settled grade aluminum make metallics gives effect prefer Some toners better solids some better metallics and/or pastels Ask see color charts DMD toners will show effects adding white metalizers Also ask see fleet colors mixed generic nature order mixed color tell omit clear will cover better Some toners cannot used straight because too thin transparent will have add some white sometimes get cover matter personal taste have using PPG DAU acrylic urethane system because readily available neck woods Stay away DBU basecoat clearcoat system fuelproof Before start few cardinal rules 1 quality paint job good surface preparation Strive perfection 2 Follow manufacturers instructions chemist experiment mismatching catalysts etc 3 use anything petroleum distillates surfaces before paint 4 use cheap masking tape want residue left behind 5 Use mask carbon filters painting stuff probably bad 6 Always strain paint disposable strainers use fine paint sealer clear use medium primer 7 Try tQ paint outside warm calm sunlit days 8 manufacturer recommends painting within week scuff up surface 1000-grit recoat So once apply sealer committed 9 Filter air supply dirt water have access compressor gives 30-40 pounds constant pressure regulator gun works better what use corresponding step process Primer surfacer K36 gray primer/K201 catalyst DT reducer Mix 512 can use DX-84 accelerator 1 ounce/quart speed drying 92 Model Aviation MISS THAT HANDS ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE OF VICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIOFO DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVYDUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS sale $4295 WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE LATED STEEL FRAME CUTTING TECHNIQUES & OPERATING INS TRUCTIONS INCLUDED UP TO 41 SEND $500 FOR 50 PAGE CATALOG VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEP TEDADD $500 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 51401 CALL 309-342-300g time sands easy wet dry takes about 6-8 ounces mix per model Sealer DP48 white epoxy primer sealerIDP4O2 catalystlDT reducer Mix 221 mix anything else takes about 3-5 ounces mix per model Paint DAU color/DAU-2 catalystfDT reducer Mix 111 can use DX-84 1 ounce/quart speed up dry time takes about 5-6 ounces mix per model Clear-DAU-82 Del Glo/DAU-2 catalystlDT reducer Mix 111 can use DX-84 1/2 ounce per quart speed up drying time takes about 4-6 ounces mix can also use DEL Clear DAU-75 DXR-80 catalyst mixed 8-101 No thinner required approximate costs DI gallon reducer $25 K-36 quart K-201 catalyst $40 DP-48 quart DP-402 catalyst $40 DAU-2 quart catalyst $22 DAU pint colors $18 DAU-82 quart clear $18 DAU-75 quart DXR-80 catalyst $35 DX-84 pint accelerator $24 Cheap thinner gallon cleanup $8 Assume model has built filled fine-sanded 180 grit like Scotch Gold paper has tendency load up less mask critical areas spray little jewel two coats K-36 primer will also fill weave cloth showing use cheap detail gun primer After drying mix K-361K201 no thinner needed raw talc make paste fills pinholes low spots etc best carefully look over surfaces sunlight use bright quartz lamp see imperfections voids low spots etc After 6-8 hours block-sand wing tail surfaces control surfaces 180 grit level everything out sand wood doubt stop sanding Everything else done doubling paper over getting after hand Most primer should removed except low spots use air gun blow off dust wipe clean isopropyl alcohol get rid fine dust use methyl must seal surfaces before paint color coat order get good intercoat adhesion critical step DAU paint will stick properly sealing use primer gun spray thin coat DP-48 sealer enough block out high-contrast areas provide base coat Spray little around cowl areas ensure paint wont come off taped between heats After about two hours inspect overspray holes etc Any holes can filled K-36 paste DP-48 will dry sand Wet-sand overspray particles etc 600 wet paper sand through air brush dark spots DP-48 Clean clear water Now youre ready color coat DAU will continue report painting procedures next month See ya OW FLANGE ft $295 rice Three sizes available Small 150 inch Medium 250 Large 350 Fourmost Window Flange flexible black vinyl strip preformed make perfect flange As well securing window place Fourmost Window Flange provides realistic black outline inconvenience tape Fourmost Window Flange easy install rectangular well contoured windows just razor blade CA adhesive FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVEFOREST GROVE OR 971165031 357-2732 October 1994 93 TI THU-TURN now otters very finest versatile lightweight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TIJRN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available trom stock Ask hobby dealer name UTM TM Made US PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY T LOOKS SAFETY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now Imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER us SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922Tell Free Orders 800-247-5008
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/10
Page Numbers: 90, 92, 93
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING Flash New record Q500 long course June First place Las Vegas bottom L-R R Verano R Van Baren Brazoria Texas Top L-R T Akimoto K Machide caller J Shinohararaces Ken Howells 11288 shortlived record few minutes later Dub Jett time 11198 Also Ben Johnson senior flew 11361 flew Revolutions Ken Dub used new Jett Ben used Nelson FLASH Richard Verano sweeps Las Vegas races two one-day races organizers sure knew put race Saturday rain could finish until Sunday morning top ten 1 Richard Verano 2 Henry Bartle 3 Darrol Cady 4 Dub Jett 5 Lou Rodriguez 6 Richard Tocci 7 Gordon Hyde 8 Rudolph Tisza 9 Len Curiel 10 Lyle Larson Sundays race fast furious Richard Verano Henry Bartle flew close race Henry turned 10656 Richards 10682 first time year Richard has beaten still won contest Wowfour row Sundays top ten 1 Richard Verano 2 Henry Bartle 3 Dub Jett 4 Gordon Hyde 5 Richard Tocci 6 Lyle Larson 7 Darrol Cady 8 Rusty Van Baren 9 Lou Rodriguez 10 Kazuomi Mochida missed years race owe yourself make next year Flash New short-course record Q500 turned Whittier Narrows California Chip Hyde 5649 back-up time 58 seconds Wow Chip flew Revolution Nelson power report first race 1994 AMA 428 Racing Rockford May 1 1994 Orv Steinmetz After two days rain sleet snow some thought race would never begin Mother Nature came through us 8 am sun started show through clouds race time weather perfect first race using new cage trailers Pylons Two Three Thanks Bob Fitch Jeff Jones Chuck Schoonover LeRoy Webb use equipment help big thanks LeRoy Webb painting trailers generously donating enough Lexan cover sides both cages sure gave lot protection workers evident first race year twenty-two contestants Some fliers starting problems starting line some got penalized flying over pit area separation shoulder wing fuselage some problems landing field some just happy out flying nice sunny day flew about four miles around two-mile course Last years high-point trophy winner Paul Sieden managed little damage new V-tail Viper/Dodger hybrid racer little gum scotch tape Paul managed get up little completed two five heats Glen Cant Stand Heat Wierschke very quiet way managed have model going like mach warp speed five first-place heats ended up first place As usual LeRoy Webb kept busy calling someone almost heat spite LeRoy four firsts going Round Five would have flyoff first place met Ken Ward midair during last heat day first last day racing LeRoys new exceptionally good-looking Dodger Dick Shields Five days before race Dick crystal go bad new radio causing demise new Dodger During third heat racing using same radio evil crystal villain strnck again terminating another model seemed Dick did have bad luck would have luck would like thank excellent crew workers came out town members club say big sincere thanks job well done great day racing hardly grnmble complaint good time Drew Jerina builds Formula Pylon racers models always have great finish few tips Drew thought would pass methods painting Formula what works lot advice others Brnce Richmond JP Hanway etc Others will have other methods judge pay money take chances like anything else have switched auto paints K&B Epoxy least three reasons K&B paints although forgiving just too heavy color selection limited sometimes just impossible buy anything off shelf K&B short supply have found Hobbypoxy paints similar better colors available take nitro well 90 Model Aviation 428 Racing May 1 1994 NameModelEngine 1Glen WierschkeDodgerNelson 2Leo SpychallaDodgerNelson 3Bob CarrollDodgerNelson 4LeRoy WebbDodgerNelson 5Mike MoGlothIenDodgerNelson 6John LogliAllen V-tailNelson 7Ken WardDodgerRossi 8Pete JohnsonDodgerNelson 9TJ KliseScat CatNelson 10Ron WalkerAd-a-misinNelson PERFECT DAY AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER converts ALL YOUR overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS So wont miss day * One ATA manages UP TO 30 CHARGERS * Nothing solder no Connectors buy * Starta up trickle chargers blinking * Automaticaly reduces charger back trickle 16 hours after pushing charge button * Works NiCd overnight C/tO chargers drivers cordlesa tools cellular phones ham radios toys etc. * 100% solid state fuse protection * Two-year Warranty Model ATA-CX2 Yes batteries can kept charged lime Nothing else like Simply plug ATA wall plug YOUR overnight chargers push button forget about batteries fleet will ready next day week month season RC REPORT works exactly advertised things neat March 5992 T 11 E Huny dont miss another day Get AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER Today SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER send check MO $4595 Tetera Microsystems Engineering Inc 813 968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 auto paints lighter course name colors big disadvantage expensive due fact items come gallons quarts pints could cost up $200 just paint first model have using toners base colors give option mixing colors rather being stuck quart blue 87 Chevywhich would paint models have able buy two half-pints different colors price order have variety Remember paint stores have mix base toners also grades metalizers vary very fine coarse have settled grade aluminum make metallics gives effect prefer Some toners better solids some better metallics and/or pastels Ask see color charts DMD toners will show effects adding white metalizers Also ask see fleet colors mixed generic nature order mixed color tell omit clear will cover better Some toners cannot used straight because too thin transparent will have add some white sometimes get cover matter personal taste have using PPG DAU acrylic urethane system because readily available neck woods Stay away DBU basecoat clearcoat system fuelproof Before start few cardinal rules 1 quality paint job good surface preparation Strive perfection 2 Follow manufacturers instructions chemist experiment mismatching catalysts etc 3 use anything petroleum distillates surfaces before paint 4 use cheap masking tape want residue left behind 5 Use mask carbon filters painting stuff probably bad 6 Always strain paint disposable strainers use fine paint sealer clear use medium primer 7 Try tQ paint outside warm calm sunlit days 8 manufacturer recommends painting within week scuff up surface 1000-grit recoat So once apply sealer committed 9 Filter air supply dirt water have access compressor gives 30-40 pounds constant pressure regulator gun works better what use corresponding step process Primer surfacer K36 gray primer/K201 catalyst DT reducer Mix 512 can use DX-84 accelerator 1 ounce/quart speed drying 92 Model Aviation MISS THAT HANDS ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE OF VICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIOFO DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVYDUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS sale $4295 WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE LATED STEEL FRAME CUTTING TECHNIQUES & OPERATING INS TRUCTIONS INCLUDED UP TO 41 SEND $500 FOR 50 PAGE CATALOG VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEP TEDADD $500 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 51401 CALL 309-342-300g time sands easy wet dry takes about 6-8 ounces mix per model Sealer DP48 white epoxy primer sealerIDP4O2 catalystlDT reducer Mix 221 mix anything else takes about 3-5 ounces mix per model Paint DAU color/DAU-2 catalystfDT reducer Mix 111 can use DX-84 1 ounce/quart speed up dry time takes about 5-6 ounces mix per model Clear-DAU-82 Del Glo/DAU-2 catalystlDT reducer Mix 111 can use DX-84 1/2 ounce per quart speed up drying time takes about 4-6 ounces mix can also use DEL Clear DAU-75 DXR-80 catalyst mixed 8-101 No thinner required approximate costs DI gallon reducer $25 K-36 quart K-201 catalyst $40 DP-48 quart DP-402 catalyst $40 DAU-2 quart catalyst $22 DAU pint colors $18 DAU-82 quart clear $18 DAU-75 quart DXR-80 catalyst $35 DX-84 pint accelerator $24 Cheap thinner gallon cleanup $8 Assume model has built filled fine-sanded 180 grit like Scotch Gold paper has tendency load up less mask critical areas spray little jewel two coats K-36 primer will also fill weave cloth showing use cheap detail gun primer After drying mix K-361K201 no thinner needed raw talc make paste fills pinholes low spots etc best carefully look over surfaces sunlight use bright quartz lamp see imperfections voids low spots etc After 6-8 hours block-sand wing tail surfaces control surfaces 180 grit level everything out sand wood doubt stop sanding Everything else done doubling paper over getting after hand Most primer should removed except low spots use air gun blow off dust wipe clean isopropyl alcohol get rid fine dust use methyl must seal surfaces before paint color coat order get good intercoat adhesion critical step DAU paint will stick properly sealing use primer gun spray thin coat DP-48 sealer enough block out high-contrast areas provide base coat Spray little around cowl areas ensure paint wont come off taped between heats After about two hours inspect overspray holes etc Any holes can filled K-36 paste DP-48 will dry sand Wet-sand overspray particles etc 600 wet paper sand through air brush dark spots DP-48 Clean clear water Now youre ready color coat DAU will continue report painting procedures next month See ya OW FLANGE ft $295 rice Three sizes available Small 150 inch Medium 250 Large 350 Fourmost Window Flange flexible black vinyl strip preformed make perfect flange As well securing window place Fourmost Window Flange provides realistic black outline inconvenience tape Fourmost Window Flange easy install rectangular well contoured windows just razor blade CA adhesive FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVEFOREST GROVE OR 971165031 357-2732 October 1994 93 TI THU-TURN now otters very finest versatile lightweight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TIJRN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available trom stock Ask hobby dealer name UTM TM Made US PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY T LOOKS SAFETY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now Imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER us SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922Tell Free Orders 800-247-5008
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/10
Page Numbers: 90, 92, 93
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING Flash New record Q500 long course June First place Las Vegas bottom L-R R Verano R Van Baren Brazoria Texas Top L-R T Akimoto K Machide caller J Shinohararaces Ken Howells 11288 shortlived record few minutes later Dub Jett time 11198 Also Ben Johnson senior flew 11361 flew Revolutions Ken Dub used new Jett Ben used Nelson FLASH Richard Verano sweeps Las Vegas races two one-day races organizers sure knew put race Saturday rain could finish until Sunday morning top ten 1 Richard Verano 2 Henry Bartle 3 Darrol Cady 4 Dub Jett 5 Lou Rodriguez 6 Richard Tocci 7 Gordon Hyde 8 Rudolph Tisza 9 Len Curiel 10 Lyle Larson Sundays race fast furious Richard Verano Henry Bartle flew close race Henry turned 10656 Richards 10682 first time year Richard has beaten still won contest Wowfour row Sundays top ten 1 Richard Verano 2 Henry Bartle 3 Dub Jett 4 Gordon Hyde 5 Richard Tocci 6 Lyle Larson 7 Darrol Cady 8 Rusty Van Baren 9 Lou Rodriguez 10 Kazuomi Mochida missed years race owe yourself make next year Flash New short-course record Q500 turned Whittier Narrows California Chip Hyde 5649 back-up time 58 seconds Wow Chip flew Revolution Nelson power report first race 1994 AMA 428 Racing Rockford May 1 1994 Orv Steinmetz After two days rain sleet snow some thought race would never begin Mother Nature came through us 8 am sun started show through clouds race time weather perfect first race using new cage trailers Pylons Two Three Thanks Bob Fitch Jeff Jones Chuck Schoonover LeRoy Webb use equipment help big thanks LeRoy Webb painting trailers generously donating enough Lexan cover sides both cages sure gave lot protection workers evident first race year twenty-two contestants Some fliers starting problems starting line some got penalized flying over pit area separation shoulder wing fuselage some problems landing field some just happy out flying nice sunny day flew about four miles around two-mile course Last years high-point trophy winner Paul Sieden managed little damage new V-tail Viper/Dodger hybrid racer little gum scotch tape Paul managed get up little completed two five heats Glen Cant Stand Heat Wierschke very quiet way managed have model going like mach warp speed five first-place heats ended up first place As usual LeRoy Webb kept busy calling someone almost heat spite LeRoy four firsts going Round Five would have flyoff first place met Ken Ward midair during last heat day first last day racing LeRoys new exceptionally good-looking Dodger Dick Shields Five days before race Dick crystal go bad new radio causing demise new Dodger During third heat racing using same radio evil crystal villain strnck again terminating another model seemed Dick did have bad luck would have luck would like thank excellent crew workers came out town members club say big sincere thanks job well done great day racing hardly grnmble complaint good time Drew Jerina builds Formula Pylon racers models always have great finish few tips Drew thought would pass methods painting Formula what works lot advice others Brnce Richmond JP Hanway etc Others will have other methods judge pay money take chances like anything else have switched auto paints K&B Epoxy least three reasons K&B paints although forgiving just too heavy color selection limited sometimes just impossible buy anything off shelf K&B short supply have found Hobbypoxy paints similar better colors available take nitro well 90 Model Aviation 428 Racing May 1 1994 NameModelEngine 1Glen WierschkeDodgerNelson 2Leo SpychallaDodgerNelson 3Bob CarrollDodgerNelson 4LeRoy WebbDodgerNelson 5Mike MoGlothIenDodgerNelson 6John LogliAllen V-tailNelson 7Ken WardDodgerRossi 8Pete JohnsonDodgerNelson 9TJ KliseScat CatNelson 10Ron WalkerAd-a-misinNelson PERFECT DAY AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER converts ALL YOUR overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS So wont miss day * One ATA manages UP TO 30 CHARGERS * Nothing solder no Connectors buy * Starta up trickle chargers blinking * Automaticaly reduces charger back trickle 16 hours after pushing charge button * Works NiCd overnight C/tO chargers drivers cordlesa tools cellular phones ham radios toys etc. * 100% solid state fuse protection * Two-year Warranty Model ATA-CX2 Yes batteries can kept charged lime Nothing else like Simply plug ATA wall plug YOUR overnight chargers push button forget about batteries fleet will ready next day week month season RC REPORT works exactly advertised things neat March 5992 T 11 E Huny dont miss another day Get AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER Today SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER send check MO $4595 Tetera Microsystems Engineering Inc 813 968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 auto paints lighter course name colors big disadvantage expensive due fact items come gallons quarts pints could cost up $200 just paint first model have using toners base colors give option mixing colors rather being stuck quart blue 87 Chevywhich would paint models have able buy two half-pints different colors price order have variety Remember paint stores have mix base toners also grades metalizers vary very fine coarse have settled grade aluminum make metallics gives effect prefer Some toners better solids some better metallics and/or pastels Ask see color charts DMD toners will show effects adding white metalizers Also ask see fleet colors mixed generic nature order mixed color tell omit clear will cover better Some toners cannot used straight because too thin transparent will have add some white sometimes get cover matter personal taste have using PPG DAU acrylic urethane system because readily available neck woods Stay away DBU basecoat clearcoat system fuelproof Before start few cardinal rules 1 quality paint job good surface preparation Strive perfection 2 Follow manufacturers instructions chemist experiment mismatching catalysts etc 3 use anything petroleum distillates surfaces before paint 4 use cheap masking tape want residue left behind 5 Use mask carbon filters painting stuff probably bad 6 Always strain paint disposable strainers use fine paint sealer clear use medium primer 7 Try tQ paint outside warm calm sunlit days 8 manufacturer recommends painting within week scuff up surface 1000-grit recoat So once apply sealer committed 9 Filter air supply dirt water have access compressor gives 30-40 pounds constant pressure regulator gun works better what use corresponding step process Primer surfacer K36 gray primer/K201 catalyst DT reducer Mix 512 can use DX-84 accelerator 1 ounce/quart speed drying 92 Model Aviation MISS THAT HANDS ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE OF VICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIOFO DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVYDUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS sale $4295 WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE LATED STEEL FRAME CUTTING TECHNIQUES & OPERATING INS TRUCTIONS INCLUDED UP TO 41 SEND $500 FOR 50 PAGE CATALOG VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEP TEDADD $500 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 51401 CALL 309-342-300g time sands easy wet dry takes about 6-8 ounces mix per model Sealer DP48 white epoxy primer sealerIDP4O2 catalystlDT reducer Mix 221 mix anything else takes about 3-5 ounces mix per model Paint DAU color/DAU-2 catalystfDT reducer Mix 111 can use DX-84 1 ounce/quart speed up dry time takes about 5-6 ounces mix per model Clear-DAU-82 Del Glo/DAU-2 catalystlDT reducer Mix 111 can use DX-84 1/2 ounce per quart speed up drying time takes about 4-6 ounces mix can also use DEL Clear DAU-75 DXR-80 catalyst mixed 8-101 No thinner required approximate costs DI gallon reducer $25 K-36 quart K-201 catalyst $40 DP-48 quart DP-402 catalyst $40 DAU-2 quart catalyst $22 DAU pint colors $18 DAU-82 quart clear $18 DAU-75 quart DXR-80 catalyst $35 DX-84 pint accelerator $24 Cheap thinner gallon cleanup $8 Assume model has built filled fine-sanded 180 grit like Scotch Gold paper has tendency load up less mask critical areas spray little jewel two coats K-36 primer will also fill weave cloth showing use cheap detail gun primer After drying mix K-361K201 no thinner needed raw talc make paste fills pinholes low spots etc best carefully look over surfaces sunlight use bright quartz lamp see imperfections voids low spots etc After 6-8 hours block-sand wing tail surfaces control surfaces 180 grit level everything out sand wood doubt stop sanding Everything else done doubling paper over getting after hand Most primer should removed except low spots use air gun blow off dust wipe clean isopropyl alcohol get rid fine dust use methyl must seal surfaces before paint color coat order get good intercoat adhesion critical step DAU paint will stick properly sealing use primer gun spray thin coat DP-48 sealer enough block out high-contrast areas provide base coat Spray little around cowl areas ensure paint wont come off taped between heats After about two hours inspect overspray holes etc Any holes can filled K-36 paste DP-48 will dry sand Wet-sand overspray particles etc 600 wet paper sand through air brush dark spots DP-48 Clean clear water Now youre ready color coat DAU will continue report painting procedures next month See ya OW FLANGE ft $295 rice Three sizes available Small 150 inch Medium 250 Large 350 Fourmost Window Flange flexible black vinyl strip preformed make perfect flange As well securing window place Fourmost Window Flange provides realistic black outline inconvenience tape Fourmost Window Flange easy install rectangular well contoured windows just razor blade CA adhesive FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVEFOREST GROVE OR 971165031 357-2732 October 1994 93 TI THU-TURN now otters very finest versatile lightweight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TIJRN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available trom stock Ask hobby dealer name UTM TM Made US PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY T LOOKS SAFETY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now Imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER us SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922Tell Free Orders 800-247-5008