QOPS comes deciding what material use cover favorite Scale subject available selection both wide varied modeler seems have favorite covering excellent materials available today manufacturers just cant make bad choice own favorite Coverites ironon heat-shrinkable material Super Coverite Over years Scale models sport models have covered Super Coverite Ive found consistent quality models Ive used have weathered years great shape Im little lazy really like ability iron Super Coverite Sometimes however Im little too lazy maybe was little too thrifty started covering Sig Spacewalker George Rose campaigned Spad XIII 1985 Power nya 90 four-stroke George flew US Scale team trials both 1985 1987 decided could save fabric covered wing panels using width dimension roll Super Coverite cover length wing panel perfect match sizes problem didnt think about until both sides wing panel completely covered dnt paid attentiOn di rection grain fabric see fabrics have grain strongest direction fabric abso lute rule modeling Coverite warns instructions reads directions fabric should applied grain run ning spanwise prevents excess sagging tween ribs Well guess what grain Super Coverite runs direction length roll means covered wing Australias Ian Watts chose unusual sub ject Heath Baby Bullet Model -scale Yet wingspan mere 111 Power Saito 270 twin-cylInder four-stroke panel graln running chordwise frustrating thing about knowing youve messed up try fix tightening up heat gun shrink greater dip becomes between ribs Needless say face fact going have remove covering over again Ive got little tip youve dumb have removing covering partly heating pulling off partly just peeling back itself what left lot balsa frame work features patches Balsarite Super Coverite glue What lumpy mess Now youre faced dilemma remove glue easily Sandpaper out question since balsa soft would end up low dont necessarily have model spe cific prototype enjoy flying RC Scale color scheme Ernie Glordanos Sig Clip ped Wing Cub very realistic would full-scale Cub proud Ernie sign painter trade naturally numer als letters hand-painted FLAPS GEAR 2 WIND iTAR1 TI4POTTUtE HACIC CALL S1AWOWVIb6 30-40 Psi CALLCOPLETEBErit4CLliS-OuTALrI1u IOIGET oRiow 1 ASOdI CTgALINs o AjgiAv Go IPcrtLtftAgUAL 05JCIAT LIVL VLIGHI OVER SHOOT PiLOT Overshoot Easiset maneuver book right Well maybe notIf correctly Cliff Tacie has lot say about column 52 Model Aviation Radio Control Scale Cliff Tacie 49404 Michelle Ann Dr Mt Clemens Mi 48045 Steve Hill Harris deHavilland DH-2 pusher exemplifies WW aircraft scratch-built uses 05 160 cu twin-cylinder four-stroke engine spots little experimenting discovered easy way out surface dam aging balsa underneath Two methods will work first sim ple brushing out lumps brush dipped plain old butyrate dope thinner thinner tacks thins glue spreads Out nicely over surface Simply stroke brush full thinner over entire surface will blend edges glue right balsa Give smoothed-out surface coat Balsarite re-cover proper way Voila nice smooth covering job An effective thinner use smoothing out mess Coverites own Iron ex Ironex marketed Coverite tended used clean gunk off tack iron thin Balsarite Just goes prove youre never too old make stupid mistakes learn new tricks subject Coverite might interested knowing about another fine product company markets use its covering material Its called Primex its really primer sense usually think much being product prepares Super Cover ite Silkspun Coverite paint Henry Haffice described best recent letter Primex product market use start ing paint job Super Coverite Silkspun polyester Dacron fabrics Ce conite used full-scale aircraft ab sorb liquids painting can problem order get good adhesion paint necessary create mechanical bond done thinning Primex 50/50 thinner brushing spray really wet fluid penetrates weave wraps self around individual fibers thereby creating bond use three coats two probably suffi cient will give adhesion need later mask painted surface trim wont pull paint up remov ing masking tape can happen bond Now can paint finish want Primex can use primer nor mally use will fill weave easily Primex Im sure Coverite users will find tip Henry valuable information did Give Primex try Im using Spacewalker Overshoot September 1988 issue Replica newsletter National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers NASA guest col umnist Russ Knetzger discussed Overshoot maneuver performed contes tants 1988 Nats Russ USPJA U S Pat tern Judges AssociationEd flight judge regularly divides time betwecn judging Pat tern Scale USPJA judges professional group work hard provide consistency flight judging accordance rule book Replica article Russ writes Overshoot another popular maneu ver Nats well might because has simulate landing approach run way turns out too high pilot must resume full power go around try landing again effect another fly past slowing descent portion before returning full-power flight Rut simple maneuver can pilots ten placed maneuver poorly good viewing judges example descending well Continued page 166 SCALE WHEELS RADIO CONTROL CONTROL-UNEFREE-FLIGHT 000 VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGEBALLOON sizes2CONTOURsizes21/221/z4 11/23R"2341543/314514 1/a3341314P83334 411/43 5P/i4145 65/a214514514 SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS NE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PL&STIC DISPLAY MODELS NC SEND $3 FOR COMPLETE COLOR CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 PILOT GLASSES. HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR EYESIGHT Adjustable side frames free-flow ventilation Extremely light weight added comfort Blocks harmful aviolet radiation Attractive case included ..Wraparound frame fits comfortably over prescription glasses 0uartz mist coated scratch resistance Made entirely Polycarbonate impact protection ANSI Z871 specifications Available Clear shop work S1325 Amber overcast days & late afternoons S14~ Gray S14~ & Mirror S19~ sunny days CA Mask $15~ Paint Mask S2045 member club hit prop blade thrown 60 engine close range tip blade struck Safety Plus glasses saved him serious in/ury possibly loss eye incident convinced everyone should wear safety glasses near model airplane engines being run upEd Saul Secretary Treasurer Pikes Peak RC Club P ces nc ude shipping handiing See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS PO Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39056 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-842-7233 Cont USI Mississippi 601 924-9640 /MC May 1989 53 jC] WIIIS1~J reds cowls kits plans Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicates manufacturers original Also radial cowls wheelpants Send Si 00 8-pg brochure Orcall 703-890-60179am-9 pm EDT phone orders information FIBERGLASS MD8PtMARhl Box 530 __ Goodview VA 24095L~J ultimate question LOVESONG answer have tried latest hi-tech looking thermal competition gliders know original . Wlndsong better Well liked Wlndsong will love Lovesong Al Doig has said Lovesong finally got right High praise Indeed great modifier himself Send 2 stamps new catalog L SON DESIGNS 0 Damson Road Botheil WA 98021 -776-8067 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 163 Motor size designations has become topical cru sade sorts writer during past nearly two years April 1987 column addressed issue depth offered some suggestions MEANINGFUL motor size descriptions Since hardly column has passed have lamented continuing use MEANING LESS motor size designations such OH FIVE 550 360 ST on Now happens few readers have re cently written commenting about continued la ment matter offering challenge dont something about Well folksits working Almost idea continuing needle prod poke matter exactly invoke such reac tion reaction has misdirected Reac tion should go industrythe good folks make merchandise stuff some other columnists simply making known fact real need MEANINGFUL industry-standardized motor nomenclature April 87 made specific suggestions what should used accurately de scribe motor size prerogativeor other columniststo attach descriptive la bels existing products After should better responsible make living making motors Now Im sure letters Ive referred came well-meaning folks suspect missed April 87 issue hence point well letters bit welcome oth ers answered way too would useful us directed industrythose folks posi tioned something about problem seems Electric has continues rapidly advancingboth terms available products modeler interest Much Elec tric merchandise available now year ago fliers meets well remains silly stigma non sense nomenclature shrouding mystery hype around about model Electric motors Why something thats simple correct uncorrected Doesnt ANYONE industry have what takes convene conference es tablish standard agreeable world 1989 both technically advanced regressed same time Fissally its January cold damp designed way some building gets donewhich what Im gonna now Still coming up previously promised Giant Electrics motor data thing else Electric too Please direct comment question SASE please author address listed opening logo column Sending letters Model Aviation editorial offices just means will have forward slows whole communication process down Happy quiet landings everyone RC Scale/Tacie Continued page 53 before reaching judges being back full power level climbing flight still prior reaching judges kind Carry Largest Only Stock Kmft Parts World .. Kraft alive working KRAFT MIDWEST Authorized Warranty Serum ILL FLY WHAT t FIX FREDuENCY CONVERSION $1000 Discount Regal Repsi Moat Make Models Convened Toning Done Spectrum Analyzer Also Service For j ACE El/C IFiiiihil un ~7 Only Full Time Servicenter Midwest 17 East Main St Northville Michin 48167 upper Level Phone IIJJ-tUJJUJ Vlee Meerrd Welcoac concern good placement maneu ver can does draw low scores judges Russ rightfully concerned about place ment maneuver Its also interesting note competitors have carefully read rule book really dont know just what maneuver entails done correctly its smooth beautiful maneuver flows ginning end done incorrectly its just Russ describes Lets see what rule book says about Overshoot model makes landing approach low throttle below 10 ft altitude touch ing down followed climbout full throttle resume level flight Sounds simple far doesnt iilCJI Model should commence flying final crosswind leg missed pilots CII followed turn onto normal landing approach low throttle using flaps ap plicable until reaches point over center l00-ft-diameter circle point immediately opposite judges height 10 ft less point full throttle applied model climbs straight ahead reswne level flight Errors Model does commence maneuver correct landing approach Model must descending until full throttle applied particular attention should paid timing altitude throttle opened Model does use flaps applicable Model does climb away smoothly Landing gear re tracted climbout applicable Notice comment about maneuver starts Most pilots dont call maneuver start ing until theyve turned Onto final approach 166 Model Aviation K-LINE Free Flight Kits Supplies Rubber Glider Power Kits Scale Old Timer Too Co2 Electric Motors Rubber Tissue Cox Parts Rubber Accessories Winding Hooks Timers Nitrate Dope CATALOGUE $200 CAMPBELLS CUSTOM KITS PO BOX 5996 LAKE WORTh FL 33466-5996 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALSA SHEETS 36 48 30 116233 332240 18 243 316249 14 256 1 32337 120337 1 1633049 332344 58 18 35471 31636282 14 37395 516385110 36 389124 34 3165191 11645876 48 33247094 56 16480106 66 316493 12275 14 4110 13484 38 4 165 225 139 12 4 225 261 MATCHED SHEETS 43 3324100 104106 3164120 144131 BALSA SliCKS 36W 1161409 1163810 1161214 332 1410 332 3812 332 1216 181009 3116141116 3718 381218 4616121024 553163161116 61316 381720 316 122230 7114 141624 14 381926 14122130 14343444 14 14055 5165167128 38 382737 38 123246 38 344255 38 15276 12123653 12344662 12 15878 58 584865 34 346790 s BALSA TRIANGLES 36 425 8630 35 45 55 BALSA PLANKS 36 85 00 1480 1123275 1124360 22225 23325 24435 33495 34689 TAPERED SHEETS36 14265 14365 38268 38398 123120 LONE STAR EPOX V 9 oLsl-8 95 So598 15,596 30oo596 u uIIi IzV1 OM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% serious modeler want performance LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD36 1323 53 1203 53 116353 332363 183 77 316389 143104 383122 123158 343242 3335 116483 3324100 184115 3164133 144158 364 236 124 322 TRAILING EDGE 36 14132 51611439 3811246 12270 INSTANT GLUE 10 T5ck 298 10 75, 298 2o Thok 550 20 10 566 must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest Catalog SPRUCE STICKS 36 48 18 181725 18 142026 118 3182232 31631162838 14 143458 14 384055 14 61124565 38 6 3184969 318 126077 112 1126688 11234 75 97 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 318318 12112 34 34 LITEPLV 48 BASSWOOD48 31631626 3161430 311631838 31611246 3163469 141442 143849 143480 38 31860 381270 3183490 121290 1234100 BUNDLE DEALS 20116336699 201 164361035 203132 865 15332 436855 15118336735 1018436695 15316336920 15316436830 1014 336655 1014436830 1038336870 538436655 512336540 5124361580 10332448885 5118448500 53116448600 514448645 BIRCH DOWELS36 18 09 31611 1414 51625 31832 3PLYBIRCH48 16412620 13212445 11612455 812495 SPLYBIRCH 3132612 1/812 363116 12 47114 12 6438 12 81112612 GROOVED LG MOUNTS 13 Inch. 31834118140 3834 1532140 1123413116145 186155 1812315 1412495 LONE STAR 48 Handling Charge pay250 UPS Add $300 COD $300 extra PP APO FPO 1623 57th St Lubbock TX 79412States Weaccaps Visapersonal checks orcoD 616% tax Texas US currency Minimum Wood Order 81000 Yg lined up runway wrong ma neuver starts enter final crosswind leg what would normally traffic pattern correct procedure call maneuver Start ing now turn onto crosswind leg maneuver complete until youve climbed Out same just made takeoff should called Complete before FM event maneuver complete until turn-out made just FAd takeoff Overshoot meant power dive Fly Past actuality imaginary pilot model attempting make landing spot front judges sometimes happens full-scale approach has brought him little too high too long Realizing hes down altitude less 10 ft throttle idle no hope hitting spot full throttle applied Level flight main tained until climbing speed attained model climbs out taldng off Overshoot maneuver well suited type alrcraft Its very pretty watch wben per formed properly can garner good flight points right wrong however its supposed simplicity may earn wrath judges BOM nile What majority todays Scale modelers really want Ive read editorials rules proposals recently favor event Scale competition would eliminate Builder Model rule Various names have applied proposals read suggestions have wonder just deeply self-styled modelers proposing events actually involved Scale model ing interested enough Scale read AMA rule books would realize have already given what theyre asking Its called RC Fun Scale Event No 520 its Provisional event added last year express purpose allowing modelers inter ested enjoying flying Scale model air craft participate competition having built models themselves advent prebuilt ready-built Scale models todays market great modelers have chosen take route cross section Scale modelers considered however wonder great per centage nonbuilder competition Scale fliers really compared against percentage enjoy building aspect Scale much maybe flying what Ive seen since event intro duced doesnt seem much interest havent seen event run some larger Scale contests such Mint Julep Scale Meet 88 Mats reviewing Scale Dimension newsletter Scale Squadron Southern California havent seen great deal interest RC Fun Scale either Does mean no interest simply todays modeler aware Next time get chance turn page 109 1988-1989 AMA Competition Regulations book read about RC Fun Scale just might find what youve asking has already given has Provisional status support want keep May skies remain Scale RC AerobaticsNan Putte Continued page 55 have informed secondhandbut reliable sourcethat 1989 Team Selection Fi nals Masters Tournament will held Pensacola FL June 15-18 Sauffley Field Boy will nice Its 50 miles away home can sleep own bed night still activities cancome down Masters site confirmed flying Site Navy landing field just north Gulf Shores FL about 34 miles Pensacola dates men tioned Van Putte correct See com plete announcement Competition Newslet ter section magazine RMcM old flying buddies will shocked hear am almost ready fly new air vehicle am slow building sur prise since its garden variety Pattern air plane Helicopter resisted impulse buy years before finally deciding get X-Cell 50 Miniature Aircraft No dont plan bore Helicopter exploits just few first impression opening box must million parts Ac tually theres fewer 500 Construction now about three-quarters complete Ill prob ably terrify myself onlookers first flight about two weeks RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 57 pate International class FM designates F models 3 RC B Thermal Soaring fliers although active F3B still like keep abreast developments class because its leading edge Soaring often foretells design ideas eventually filter down us other hand sizeable group exclaims have no interest F3B try re spect points view include different types material column month worked Out theres quite run F3B stuff following dont need read itbut think youll missing something dont beginner F3B piece written Jim Sonnenmeier member Clarence SailHARD MAPLE 1 4 8 38 38 1 2 31834 1234 18 40 45 SO 68 66 BALSA HOT LINE Coil 1806 745 6394 10 am 6 pm Central Time 48 586 625 625 625 725 800
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/05
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 166, 167
QOPS comes deciding what material use cover favorite Scale subject available selection both wide varied modeler seems have favorite covering excellent materials available today manufacturers just cant make bad choice own favorite Coverites ironon heat-shrinkable material Super Coverite Over years Scale models sport models have covered Super Coverite Ive found consistent quality models Ive used have weathered years great shape Im little lazy really like ability iron Super Coverite Sometimes however Im little too lazy maybe was little too thrifty started covering Sig Spacewalker George Rose campaigned Spad XIII 1985 Power nya 90 four-stroke George flew US Scale team trials both 1985 1987 decided could save fabric covered wing panels using width dimension roll Super Coverite cover length wing panel perfect match sizes problem didnt think about until both sides wing panel completely covered dnt paid attentiOn di rection grain fabric see fabrics have grain strongest direction fabric abso lute rule modeling Coverite warns instructions reads directions fabric should applied grain run ning spanwise prevents excess sagging tween ribs Well guess what grain Super Coverite runs direction length roll means covered wing Australias Ian Watts chose unusual sub ject Heath Baby Bullet Model -scale Yet wingspan mere 111 Power Saito 270 twin-cylInder four-stroke panel graln running chordwise frustrating thing about knowing youve messed up try fix tightening up heat gun shrink greater dip becomes between ribs Needless say face fact going have remove covering over again Ive got little tip youve dumb have removing covering partly heating pulling off partly just peeling back itself what left lot balsa frame work features patches Balsarite Super Coverite glue What lumpy mess Now youre faced dilemma remove glue easily Sandpaper out question since balsa soft would end up low dont necessarily have model spe cific prototype enjoy flying RC Scale color scheme Ernie Glordanos Sig Clip ped Wing Cub very realistic would full-scale Cub proud Ernie sign painter trade naturally numer als letters hand-painted FLAPS GEAR 2 WIND iTAR1 TI4POTTUtE HACIC CALL S1AWOWVIb6 30-40 Psi CALLCOPLETEBErit4CLliS-OuTALrI1u IOIGET oRiow 1 ASOdI CTgALINs o AjgiAv Go IPcrtLtftAgUAL 05JCIAT LIVL VLIGHI OVER SHOOT PiLOT Overshoot Easiset maneuver book right Well maybe notIf correctly Cliff Tacie has lot say about column 52 Model Aviation Radio Control Scale Cliff Tacie 49404 Michelle Ann Dr Mt Clemens Mi 48045 Steve Hill Harris deHavilland DH-2 pusher exemplifies WW aircraft scratch-built uses 05 160 cu twin-cylinder four-stroke engine spots little experimenting discovered easy way out surface dam aging balsa underneath Two methods will work first sim ple brushing out lumps brush dipped plain old butyrate dope thinner thinner tacks thins glue spreads Out nicely over surface Simply stroke brush full thinner over entire surface will blend edges glue right balsa Give smoothed-out surface coat Balsarite re-cover proper way Voila nice smooth covering job An effective thinner use smoothing out mess Coverites own Iron ex Ironex marketed Coverite tended used clean gunk off tack iron thin Balsarite Just goes prove youre never too old make stupid mistakes learn new tricks subject Coverite might interested knowing about another fine product company markets use its covering material Its called Primex its really primer sense usually think much being product prepares Super Cover ite Silkspun Coverite paint Henry Haffice described best recent letter Primex product market use start ing paint job Super Coverite Silkspun polyester Dacron fabrics Ce conite used full-scale aircraft ab sorb liquids painting can problem order get good adhesion paint necessary create mechanical bond done thinning Primex 50/50 thinner brushing spray really wet fluid penetrates weave wraps self around individual fibers thereby creating bond use three coats two probably suffi cient will give adhesion need later mask painted surface trim wont pull paint up remov ing masking tape can happen bond Now can paint finish want Primex can use primer nor mally use will fill weave easily Primex Im sure Coverite users will find tip Henry valuable information did Give Primex try Im using Spacewalker Overshoot September 1988 issue Replica newsletter National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers NASA guest col umnist Russ Knetzger discussed Overshoot maneuver performed contes tants 1988 Nats Russ USPJA U S Pat tern Judges AssociationEd flight judge regularly divides time betwecn judging Pat tern Scale USPJA judges professional group work hard provide consistency flight judging accordance rule book Replica article Russ writes Overshoot another popular maneu ver Nats well might because has simulate landing approach run way turns out too high pilot must resume full power go around try landing again effect another fly past slowing descent portion before returning full-power flight Rut simple maneuver can pilots ten placed maneuver poorly good viewing judges example descending well Continued page 166 SCALE WHEELS RADIO CONTROL CONTROL-UNEFREE-FLIGHT 000 VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGEBALLOON sizes2CONTOURsizes21/221/z4 11/23R"2341543/314514 1/a3341314P83334 411/43 5P/i4145 65/a214514514 SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS NE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PL&STIC DISPLAY MODELS NC SEND $3 FOR COMPLETE COLOR CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 PILOT GLASSES. HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR EYESIGHT Adjustable side frames free-flow ventilation Extremely light weight added comfort Blocks harmful aviolet radiation Attractive case included ..Wraparound frame fits comfortably over prescription glasses 0uartz mist coated scratch resistance Made entirely Polycarbonate impact protection ANSI Z871 specifications Available Clear shop work S1325 Amber overcast days & late afternoons S14~ Gray S14~ & Mirror S19~ sunny days CA Mask $15~ Paint Mask S2045 member club hit prop blade thrown 60 engine close range tip blade struck Safety Plus glasses saved him serious in/ury possibly loss eye incident convinced everyone should wear safety glasses near model airplane engines being run upEd Saul Secretary Treasurer Pikes Peak RC Club P ces nc ude shipping handiing See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS PO Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39056 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-842-7233 Cont USI Mississippi 601 924-9640 /MC May 1989 53 jC] WIIIS1~J reds cowls kits plans Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicates manufacturers original Also radial cowls wheelpants Send Si 00 8-pg brochure Orcall 703-890-60179am-9 pm EDT phone orders information FIBERGLASS MD8PtMARhl Box 530 __ Goodview VA 24095L~J ultimate question LOVESONG answer have tried latest hi-tech looking thermal competition gliders know original . Wlndsong better Well liked Wlndsong will love Lovesong Al Doig has said Lovesong finally got right High praise Indeed great modifier himself Send 2 stamps new catalog L SON DESIGNS 0 Damson Road Botheil WA 98021 -776-8067 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 163 Motor size designations has become topical cru sade sorts writer during past nearly two years April 1987 column addressed issue depth offered some suggestions MEANINGFUL motor size descriptions Since hardly column has passed have lamented continuing use MEANING LESS motor size designations such OH FIVE 550 360 ST on Now happens few readers have re cently written commenting about continued la ment matter offering challenge dont something about Well folksits working Almost idea continuing needle prod poke matter exactly invoke such reac tion reaction has misdirected Reac tion should go industrythe good folks make merchandise stuff some other columnists simply making known fact real need MEANINGFUL industry-standardized motor nomenclature April 87 made specific suggestions what should used accurately de scribe motor size prerogativeor other columniststo attach descriptive la bels existing products After should better responsible make living making motors Now Im sure letters Ive referred came well-meaning folks suspect missed April 87 issue hence point well letters bit welcome oth ers answered way too would useful us directed industrythose folks posi tioned something about problem seems Electric has continues rapidly advancingboth terms available products modeler interest Much Elec tric merchandise available now year ago fliers meets well remains silly stigma non sense nomenclature shrouding mystery hype around about model Electric motors Why something thats simple correct uncorrected Doesnt ANYONE industry have what takes convene conference es tablish standard agreeable world 1989 both technically advanced regressed same time Fissally its January cold damp designed way some building gets donewhich what Im gonna now Still coming up previously promised Giant Electrics motor data thing else Electric too Please direct comment question SASE please author address listed opening logo column Sending letters Model Aviation editorial offices just means will have forward slows whole communication process down Happy quiet landings everyone RC Scale/Tacie Continued page 53 before reaching judges being back full power level climbing flight still prior reaching judges kind Carry Largest Only Stock Kmft Parts World .. Kraft alive working KRAFT MIDWEST Authorized Warranty Serum ILL FLY WHAT t FIX FREDuENCY CONVERSION $1000 Discount Regal Repsi Moat Make Models Convened Toning Done Spectrum Analyzer Also Service For j ACE El/C IFiiiihil un ~7 Only Full Time Servicenter Midwest 17 East Main St Northville Michin 48167 upper Level Phone IIJJ-tUJJUJ Vlee Meerrd Welcoac concern good placement maneu ver can does draw low scores judges Russ rightfully concerned about place ment maneuver Its also interesting note competitors have carefully read rule book really dont know just what maneuver entails done correctly its smooth beautiful maneuver flows ginning end done incorrectly its just Russ describes Lets see what rule book says about Overshoot model makes landing approach low throttle below 10 ft altitude touch ing down followed climbout full throttle resume level flight Sounds simple far doesnt iilCJI Model should commence flying final crosswind leg missed pilots CII followed turn onto normal landing approach low throttle using flaps ap plicable until reaches point over center l00-ft-diameter circle point immediately opposite judges height 10 ft less point full throttle applied model climbs straight ahead reswne level flight Errors Model does commence maneuver correct landing approach Model must descending until full throttle applied particular attention should paid timing altitude throttle opened Model does use flaps applicable Model does climb away smoothly Landing gear re tracted climbout applicable Notice comment about maneuver starts Most pilots dont call maneuver start ing until theyve turned Onto final approach 166 Model Aviation K-LINE Free Flight Kits Supplies Rubber Glider Power Kits Scale Old Timer Too Co2 Electric Motors Rubber Tissue Cox Parts Rubber Accessories Winding Hooks Timers Nitrate Dope CATALOGUE $200 CAMPBELLS CUSTOM KITS PO BOX 5996 LAKE WORTh FL 33466-5996 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALSA SHEETS 36 48 30 116233 332240 18 243 316249 14 256 1 32337 120337 1 1633049 332344 58 18 35471 31636282 14 37395 516385110 36 389124 34 3165191 11645876 48 33247094 56 16480106 66 316493 12275 14 4110 13484 38 4 165 225 139 12 4 225 261 MATCHED SHEETS 43 3324100 104106 3164120 144131 BALSA SliCKS 36W 1161409 1163810 1161214 332 1410 332 3812 332 1216 181009 3116141116 3718 381218 4616121024 553163161116 61316 381720 316 122230 7114 141624 14 381926 14122130 14343444 14 14055 5165167128 38 382737 38 123246 38 344255 38 15276 12123653 12344662 12 15878 58 584865 34 346790 s BALSA TRIANGLES 36 425 8630 35 45 55 BALSA PLANKS 36 85 00 1480 1123275 1124360 22225 23325 24435 33495 34689 TAPERED SHEETS36 14265 14365 38268 38398 123120 LONE STAR EPOX V 9 oLsl-8 95 So598 15,596 30oo596 u uIIi IzV1 OM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% serious modeler want performance LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD36 1323 53 1203 53 116353 332363 183 77 316389 143104 383122 123158 343242 3335 116483 3324100 184115 3164133 144158 364 236 124 322 TRAILING EDGE 36 14132 51611439 3811246 12270 INSTANT GLUE 10 T5ck 298 10 75, 298 2o Thok 550 20 10 566 must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest Catalog SPRUCE STICKS 36 48 18 181725 18 142026 118 3182232 31631162838 14 143458 14 384055 14 61124565 38 6 3184969 318 126077 112 1126688 11234 75 97 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 318318 12112 34 34 LITEPLV 48 BASSWOOD48 31631626 3161430 311631838 31611246 3163469 141442 143849 143480 38 31860 381270 3183490 121290 1234100 BUNDLE DEALS 20116336699 201 164361035 203132 865 15332 436855 15118336735 1018436695 15316336920 15316436830 1014 336655 1014436830 1038336870 538436655 512336540 5124361580 10332448885 5118448500 53116448600 514448645 BIRCH DOWELS36 18 09 31611 1414 51625 31832 3PLYBIRCH48 16412620 13212445 11612455 812495 SPLYBIRCH 3132612 1/812 363116 12 47114 12 6438 12 81112612 GROOVED LG MOUNTS 13 Inch. 31834118140 3834 1532140 1123413116145 186155 1812315 1412495 LONE STAR 48 Handling Charge pay250 UPS Add $300 COD $300 extra PP APO FPO 1623 57th St Lubbock TX 79412States Weaccaps Visapersonal checks orcoD 616% tax Texas US currency Minimum Wood Order 81000 Yg lined up runway wrong ma neuver starts enter final crosswind leg what would normally traffic pattern correct procedure call maneuver Start ing now turn onto crosswind leg maneuver complete until youve climbed Out same just made takeoff should called Complete before FM event maneuver complete until turn-out made just FAd takeoff Overshoot meant power dive Fly Past actuality imaginary pilot model attempting make landing spot front judges sometimes happens full-scale approach has brought him little too high too long Realizing hes down altitude less 10 ft throttle idle no hope hitting spot full throttle applied Level flight main tained until climbing speed attained model climbs out taldng off Overshoot maneuver well suited type alrcraft Its very pretty watch wben per formed properly can garner good flight points right wrong however its supposed simplicity may earn wrath judges BOM nile What majority todays Scale modelers really want Ive read editorials rules proposals recently favor event Scale competition would eliminate Builder Model rule Various names have applied proposals read suggestions have wonder just deeply self-styled modelers proposing events actually involved Scale model ing interested enough Scale read AMA rule books would realize have already given what theyre asking Its called RC Fun Scale Event No 520 its Provisional event added last year express purpose allowing modelers inter ested enjoying flying Scale model air craft participate competition having built models themselves advent prebuilt ready-built Scale models todays market great modelers have chosen take route cross section Scale modelers considered however wonder great per centage nonbuilder competition Scale fliers really compared against percentage enjoy building aspect Scale much maybe flying what Ive seen since event intro duced doesnt seem much interest havent seen event run some larger Scale contests such Mint Julep Scale Meet 88 Mats reviewing Scale Dimension newsletter Scale Squadron Southern California havent seen great deal interest RC Fun Scale either Does mean no interest simply todays modeler aware Next time get chance turn page 109 1988-1989 AMA Competition Regulations book read about RC Fun Scale just might find what youve asking has already given has Provisional status support want keep May skies remain Scale RC AerobaticsNan Putte Continued page 55 have informed secondhandbut reliable sourcethat 1989 Team Selection Fi nals Masters Tournament will held Pensacola FL June 15-18 Sauffley Field Boy will nice Its 50 miles away home can sleep own bed night still activities cancome down Masters site confirmed flying Site Navy landing field just north Gulf Shores FL about 34 miles Pensacola dates men tioned Van Putte correct See com plete announcement Competition Newslet ter section magazine RMcM old flying buddies will shocked hear am almost ready fly new air vehicle am slow building sur prise since its garden variety Pattern air plane Helicopter resisted impulse buy years before finally deciding get X-Cell 50 Miniature Aircraft No dont plan bore Helicopter exploits just few first impression opening box must million parts Ac tually theres fewer 500 Construction now about three-quarters complete Ill prob ably terrify myself onlookers first flight about two weeks RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 57 pate International class FM designates F models 3 RC B Thermal Soaring fliers although active F3B still like keep abreast developments class because its leading edge Soaring often foretells design ideas eventually filter down us other hand sizeable group exclaims have no interest F3B try re spect points view include different types material column month worked Out theres quite run F3B stuff following dont need read itbut think youll missing something dont beginner F3B piece written Jim Sonnenmeier member Clarence SailHARD MAPLE 1 4 8 38 38 1 2 31834 1234 18 40 45 SO 68 66 BALSA HOT LINE Coil 1806 745 6394 10 am 6 pm Central Time 48 586 625 625 625 725 800
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/05
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 166, 167
QOPS comes deciding what material use cover favorite Scale subject available selection both wide varied modeler seems have favorite covering excellent materials available today manufacturers just cant make bad choice own favorite Coverites ironon heat-shrinkable material Super Coverite Over years Scale models sport models have covered Super Coverite Ive found consistent quality models Ive used have weathered years great shape Im little lazy really like ability iron Super Coverite Sometimes however Im little too lazy maybe was little too thrifty started covering Sig Spacewalker George Rose campaigned Spad XIII 1985 Power nya 90 four-stroke George flew US Scale team trials both 1985 1987 decided could save fabric covered wing panels using width dimension roll Super Coverite cover length wing panel perfect match sizes problem didnt think about until both sides wing panel completely covered dnt paid attentiOn di rection grain fabric see fabrics have grain strongest direction fabric abso lute rule modeling Coverite warns instructions reads directions fabric should applied grain run ning spanwise prevents excess sagging tween ribs Well guess what grain Super Coverite runs direction length roll means covered wing Australias Ian Watts chose unusual sub ject Heath Baby Bullet Model -scale Yet wingspan mere 111 Power Saito 270 twin-cylInder four-stroke panel graln running chordwise frustrating thing about knowing youve messed up try fix tightening up heat gun shrink greater dip becomes between ribs Needless say face fact going have remove covering over again Ive got little tip youve dumb have removing covering partly heating pulling off partly just peeling back itself what left lot balsa frame work features patches Balsarite Super Coverite glue What lumpy mess Now youre faced dilemma remove glue easily Sandpaper out question since balsa soft would end up low dont necessarily have model spe cific prototype enjoy flying RC Scale color scheme Ernie Glordanos Sig Clip ped Wing Cub very realistic would full-scale Cub proud Ernie sign painter trade naturally numer als letters hand-painted FLAPS GEAR 2 WIND iTAR1 TI4POTTUtE HACIC CALL S1AWOWVIb6 30-40 Psi CALLCOPLETEBErit4CLliS-OuTALrI1u IOIGET oRiow 1 ASOdI CTgALINs o AjgiAv Go IPcrtLtftAgUAL 05JCIAT LIVL VLIGHI OVER SHOOT PiLOT Overshoot Easiset maneuver book right Well maybe notIf correctly Cliff Tacie has lot say about column 52 Model Aviation Radio Control Scale Cliff Tacie 49404 Michelle Ann Dr Mt Clemens Mi 48045 Steve Hill Harris deHavilland DH-2 pusher exemplifies WW aircraft scratch-built uses 05 160 cu twin-cylinder four-stroke engine spots little experimenting discovered easy way out surface dam aging balsa underneath Two methods will work first sim ple brushing out lumps brush dipped plain old butyrate dope thinner thinner tacks thins glue spreads Out nicely over surface Simply stroke brush full thinner over entire surface will blend edges glue right balsa Give smoothed-out surface coat Balsarite re-cover proper way Voila nice smooth covering job An effective thinner use smoothing out mess Coverites own Iron ex Ironex marketed Coverite tended used clean gunk off tack iron thin Balsarite Just goes prove youre never too old make stupid mistakes learn new tricks subject Coverite might interested knowing about another fine product company markets use its covering material Its called Primex its really primer sense usually think much being product prepares Super Cover ite Silkspun Coverite paint Henry Haffice described best recent letter Primex product market use start ing paint job Super Coverite Silkspun polyester Dacron fabrics Ce conite used full-scale aircraft ab sorb liquids painting can problem order get good adhesion paint necessary create mechanical bond done thinning Primex 50/50 thinner brushing spray really wet fluid penetrates weave wraps self around individual fibers thereby creating bond use three coats two probably suffi cient will give adhesion need later mask painted surface trim wont pull paint up remov ing masking tape can happen bond Now can paint finish want Primex can use primer nor mally use will fill weave easily Primex Im sure Coverite users will find tip Henry valuable information did Give Primex try Im using Spacewalker Overshoot September 1988 issue Replica newsletter National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers NASA guest col umnist Russ Knetzger discussed Overshoot maneuver performed contes tants 1988 Nats Russ USPJA U S Pat tern Judges AssociationEd flight judge regularly divides time betwecn judging Pat tern Scale USPJA judges professional group work hard provide consistency flight judging accordance rule book Replica article Russ writes Overshoot another popular maneu ver Nats well might because has simulate landing approach run way turns out too high pilot must resume full power go around try landing again effect another fly past slowing descent portion before returning full-power flight Rut simple maneuver can pilots ten placed maneuver poorly good viewing judges example descending well Continued page 166 SCALE WHEELS RADIO CONTROL CONTROL-UNEFREE-FLIGHT 000 VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGEBALLOON sizes2CONTOURsizes21/221/z4 11/23R"2341543/314514 1/a3341314P83334 411/43 5P/i4145 65/a214514514 SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS NE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PL&STIC DISPLAY MODELS NC SEND $3 FOR COMPLETE COLOR CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 PILOT GLASSES. HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR EYESIGHT Adjustable side frames free-flow ventilation Extremely light weight added comfort Blocks harmful aviolet radiation Attractive case included ..Wraparound frame fits comfortably over prescription glasses 0uartz mist coated scratch resistance Made entirely Polycarbonate impact protection ANSI Z871 specifications Available Clear shop work S1325 Amber overcast days & late afternoons S14~ Gray S14~ & Mirror S19~ sunny days CA Mask $15~ Paint Mask S2045 member club hit prop blade thrown 60 engine close range tip blade struck Safety Plus glasses saved him serious in/ury possibly loss eye incident convinced everyone should wear safety glasses near model airplane engines being run upEd Saul Secretary Treasurer Pikes Peak RC Club P ces nc ude shipping handiing See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS PO Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39056 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-842-7233 Cont USI Mississippi 601 924-9640 /MC May 1989 53 jC] WIIIS1~J reds cowls kits plans Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicates manufacturers original Also radial cowls wheelpants Send Si 00 8-pg brochure Orcall 703-890-60179am-9 pm EDT phone orders information FIBERGLASS MD8PtMARhl Box 530 __ Goodview VA 24095L~J ultimate question LOVESONG answer have tried latest hi-tech looking thermal competition gliders know original . Wlndsong better Well liked Wlndsong will love Lovesong Al Doig has said Lovesong finally got right High praise Indeed great modifier himself Send 2 stamps new catalog L SON DESIGNS 0 Damson Road Botheil WA 98021 -776-8067 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 163 Motor size designations has become topical cru sade sorts writer during past nearly two years April 1987 column addressed issue depth offered some suggestions MEANINGFUL motor size descriptions Since hardly column has passed have lamented continuing use MEANING LESS motor size designations such OH FIVE 550 360 ST on Now happens few readers have re cently written commenting about continued la ment matter offering challenge dont something about Well folksits working Almost idea continuing needle prod poke matter exactly invoke such reac tion reaction has misdirected Reac tion should go industrythe good folks make merchandise stuff some other columnists simply making known fact real need MEANINGFUL industry-standardized motor nomenclature April 87 made specific suggestions what should used accurately de scribe motor size prerogativeor other columniststo attach descriptive la bels existing products After should better responsible make living making motors Now Im sure letters Ive referred came well-meaning folks suspect missed April 87 issue hence point well letters bit welcome oth ers answered way too would useful us directed industrythose folks posi tioned something about problem seems Electric has continues rapidly advancingboth terms available products modeler interest Much Elec tric merchandise available now year ago fliers meets well remains silly stigma non sense nomenclature shrouding mystery hype around about model Electric motors Why something thats simple correct uncorrected Doesnt ANYONE industry have what takes convene conference es tablish standard agreeable world 1989 both technically advanced regressed same time Fissally its January cold damp designed way some building gets donewhich what Im gonna now Still coming up previously promised Giant Electrics motor data thing else Electric too Please direct comment question SASE please author address listed opening logo column Sending letters Model Aviation editorial offices just means will have forward slows whole communication process down Happy quiet landings everyone RC Scale/Tacie Continued page 53 before reaching judges being back full power level climbing flight still prior reaching judges kind Carry Largest Only Stock Kmft Parts World .. Kraft alive working KRAFT MIDWEST Authorized Warranty Serum ILL FLY WHAT t FIX FREDuENCY CONVERSION $1000 Discount Regal Repsi Moat Make Models Convened Toning Done Spectrum Analyzer Also Service For j ACE El/C IFiiiihil un ~7 Only Full Time Servicenter Midwest 17 East Main St Northville Michin 48167 upper Level Phone IIJJ-tUJJUJ Vlee Meerrd Welcoac concern good placement maneu ver can does draw low scores judges Russ rightfully concerned about place ment maneuver Its also interesting note competitors have carefully read rule book really dont know just what maneuver entails done correctly its smooth beautiful maneuver flows ginning end done incorrectly its just Russ describes Lets see what rule book says about Overshoot model makes landing approach low throttle below 10 ft altitude touch ing down followed climbout full throttle resume level flight Sounds simple far doesnt iilCJI Model should commence flying final crosswind leg missed pilots CII followed turn onto normal landing approach low throttle using flaps ap plicable until reaches point over center l00-ft-diameter circle point immediately opposite judges height 10 ft less point full throttle applied model climbs straight ahead reswne level flight Errors Model does commence maneuver correct landing approach Model must descending until full throttle applied particular attention should paid timing altitude throttle opened Model does use flaps applicable Model does climb away smoothly Landing gear re tracted climbout applicable Notice comment about maneuver starts Most pilots dont call maneuver start ing until theyve turned Onto final approach 166 Model Aviation K-LINE Free Flight Kits Supplies Rubber Glider Power Kits Scale Old Timer Too Co2 Electric Motors Rubber Tissue Cox Parts Rubber Accessories Winding Hooks Timers Nitrate Dope CATALOGUE $200 CAMPBELLS CUSTOM KITS PO BOX 5996 LAKE WORTh FL 33466-5996 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALSA SHEETS 36 48 30 116233 332240 18 243 316249 14 256 1 32337 120337 1 1633049 332344 58 18 35471 31636282 14 37395 516385110 36 389124 34 3165191 11645876 48 33247094 56 16480106 66 316493 12275 14 4110 13484 38 4 165 225 139 12 4 225 261 MATCHED SHEETS 43 3324100 104106 3164120 144131 BALSA SliCKS 36W 1161409 1163810 1161214 332 1410 332 3812 332 1216 181009 3116141116 3718 381218 4616121024 553163161116 61316 381720 316 122230 7114 141624 14 381926 14122130 14343444 14 14055 5165167128 38 382737 38 123246 38 344255 38 15276 12123653 12344662 12 15878 58 584865 34 346790 s BALSA TRIANGLES 36 425 8630 35 45 55 BALSA PLANKS 36 85 00 1480 1123275 1124360 22225 23325 24435 33495 34689 TAPERED SHEETS36 14265 14365 38268 38398 123120 LONE STAR EPOX V 9 oLsl-8 95 So598 15,596 30oo596 u uIIi IzV1 OM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% serious modeler want performance LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD36 1323 53 1203 53 116353 332363 183 77 316389 143104 383122 123158 343242 3335 116483 3324100 184115 3164133 144158 364 236 124 322 TRAILING EDGE 36 14132 51611439 3811246 12270 INSTANT GLUE 10 T5ck 298 10 75, 298 2o Thok 550 20 10 566 must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest Catalog SPRUCE STICKS 36 48 18 181725 18 142026 118 3182232 31631162838 14 143458 14 384055 14 61124565 38 6 3184969 318 126077 112 1126688 11234 75 97 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 318318 12112 34 34 LITEPLV 48 BASSWOOD48 31631626 3161430 311631838 31611246 3163469 141442 143849 143480 38 31860 381270 3183490 121290 1234100 BUNDLE DEALS 20116336699 201 164361035 203132 865 15332 436855 15118336735 1018436695 15316336920 15316436830 1014 336655 1014436830 1038336870 538436655 512336540 5124361580 10332448885 5118448500 53116448600 514448645 BIRCH DOWELS36 18 09 31611 1414 51625 31832 3PLYBIRCH48 16412620 13212445 11612455 812495 SPLYBIRCH 3132612 1/812 363116 12 47114 12 6438 12 81112612 GROOVED LG MOUNTS 13 Inch. 31834118140 3834 1532140 1123413116145 186155 1812315 1412495 LONE STAR 48 Handling Charge pay250 UPS Add $300 COD $300 extra PP APO FPO 1623 57th St Lubbock TX 79412States Weaccaps Visapersonal checks orcoD 616% tax Texas US currency Minimum Wood Order 81000 Yg lined up runway wrong ma neuver starts enter final crosswind leg what would normally traffic pattern correct procedure call maneuver Start ing now turn onto crosswind leg maneuver complete until youve climbed Out same just made takeoff should called Complete before FM event maneuver complete until turn-out made just FAd takeoff Overshoot meant power dive Fly Past actuality imaginary pilot model attempting make landing spot front judges sometimes happens full-scale approach has brought him little too high too long Realizing hes down altitude less 10 ft throttle idle no hope hitting spot full throttle applied Level flight main tained until climbing speed attained model climbs out taldng off Overshoot maneuver well suited type alrcraft Its very pretty watch wben per formed properly can garner good flight points right wrong however its supposed simplicity may earn wrath judges BOM nile What majority todays Scale modelers really want Ive read editorials rules proposals recently favor event Scale competition would eliminate Builder Model rule Various names have applied proposals read suggestions have wonder just deeply self-styled modelers proposing events actually involved Scale model ing interested enough Scale read AMA rule books would realize have already given what theyre asking Its called RC Fun Scale Event No 520 its Provisional event added last year express purpose allowing modelers inter ested enjoying flying Scale model air craft participate competition having built models themselves advent prebuilt ready-built Scale models todays market great modelers have chosen take route cross section Scale modelers considered however wonder great per centage nonbuilder competition Scale fliers really compared against percentage enjoy building aspect Scale much maybe flying what Ive seen since event intro duced doesnt seem much interest havent seen event run some larger Scale contests such Mint Julep Scale Meet 88 Mats reviewing Scale Dimension newsletter Scale Squadron Southern California havent seen great deal interest RC Fun Scale either Does mean no interest simply todays modeler aware Next time get chance turn page 109 1988-1989 AMA Competition Regulations book read about RC Fun Scale just might find what youve asking has already given has Provisional status support want keep May skies remain Scale RC AerobaticsNan Putte Continued page 55 have informed secondhandbut reliable sourcethat 1989 Team Selection Fi nals Masters Tournament will held Pensacola FL June 15-18 Sauffley Field Boy will nice Its 50 miles away home can sleep own bed night still activities cancome down Masters site confirmed flying Site Navy landing field just north Gulf Shores FL about 34 miles Pensacola dates men tioned Van Putte correct See com plete announcement Competition Newslet ter section magazine RMcM old flying buddies will shocked hear am almost ready fly new air vehicle am slow building sur prise since its garden variety Pattern air plane Helicopter resisted impulse buy years before finally deciding get X-Cell 50 Miniature Aircraft No dont plan bore Helicopter exploits just few first impression opening box must million parts Ac tually theres fewer 500 Construction now about three-quarters complete Ill prob ably terrify myself onlookers first flight about two weeks RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 57 pate International class FM designates F models 3 RC B Thermal Soaring fliers although active F3B still like keep abreast developments class because its leading edge Soaring often foretells design ideas eventually filter down us other hand sizeable group exclaims have no interest F3B try re spect points view include different types material column month worked Out theres quite run F3B stuff following dont need read itbut think youll missing something dont beginner F3B piece written Jim Sonnenmeier member Clarence SailHARD MAPLE 1 4 8 38 38 1 2 31834 1234 18 40 45 SO 68 66 BALSA HOT LINE Coil 1806 745 6394 10 am 6 pm Central Time 48 586 625 625 625 725 800
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/05
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 166, 167
QOPS comes deciding what material use cover favorite Scale subject available selection both wide varied modeler seems have favorite covering excellent materials available today manufacturers just cant make bad choice own favorite Coverites ironon heat-shrinkable material Super Coverite Over years Scale models sport models have covered Super Coverite Ive found consistent quality models Ive used have weathered years great shape Im little lazy really like ability iron Super Coverite Sometimes however Im little too lazy maybe was little too thrifty started covering Sig Spacewalker George Rose campaigned Spad XIII 1985 Power nya 90 four-stroke George flew US Scale team trials both 1985 1987 decided could save fabric covered wing panels using width dimension roll Super Coverite cover length wing panel perfect match sizes problem didnt think about until both sides wing panel completely covered dnt paid attentiOn di rection grain fabric see fabrics have grain strongest direction fabric abso lute rule modeling Coverite warns instructions reads directions fabric should applied grain run ning spanwise prevents excess sagging tween ribs Well guess what grain Super Coverite runs direction length roll means covered wing Australias Ian Watts chose unusual sub ject Heath Baby Bullet Model -scale Yet wingspan mere 111 Power Saito 270 twin-cylInder four-stroke panel graln running chordwise frustrating thing about knowing youve messed up try fix tightening up heat gun shrink greater dip becomes between ribs Needless say face fact going have remove covering over again Ive got little tip youve dumb have removing covering partly heating pulling off partly just peeling back itself what left lot balsa frame work features patches Balsarite Super Coverite glue What lumpy mess Now youre faced dilemma remove glue easily Sandpaper out question since balsa soft would end up low dont necessarily have model spe cific prototype enjoy flying RC Scale color scheme Ernie Glordanos Sig Clip ped Wing Cub very realistic would full-scale Cub proud Ernie sign painter trade naturally numer als letters hand-painted FLAPS GEAR 2 WIND iTAR1 TI4POTTUtE HACIC CALL S1AWOWVIb6 30-40 Psi CALLCOPLETEBErit4CLliS-OuTALrI1u IOIGET oRiow 1 ASOdI CTgALINs o AjgiAv Go IPcrtLtftAgUAL 05JCIAT LIVL VLIGHI OVER SHOOT PiLOT Overshoot Easiset maneuver book right Well maybe notIf correctly Cliff Tacie has lot say about column 52 Model Aviation Radio Control Scale Cliff Tacie 49404 Michelle Ann Dr Mt Clemens Mi 48045 Steve Hill Harris deHavilland DH-2 pusher exemplifies WW aircraft scratch-built uses 05 160 cu twin-cylinder four-stroke engine spots little experimenting discovered easy way out surface dam aging balsa underneath Two methods will work first sim ple brushing out lumps brush dipped plain old butyrate dope thinner thinner tacks thins glue spreads Out nicely over surface Simply stroke brush full thinner over entire surface will blend edges glue right balsa Give smoothed-out surface coat Balsarite re-cover proper way Voila nice smooth covering job An effective thinner use smoothing out mess Coverites own Iron ex Ironex marketed Coverite tended used clean gunk off tack iron thin Balsarite Just goes prove youre never too old make stupid mistakes learn new tricks subject Coverite might interested knowing about another fine product company markets use its covering material Its called Primex its really primer sense usually think much being product prepares Super Cover ite Silkspun Coverite paint Henry Haffice described best recent letter Primex product market use start ing paint job Super Coverite Silkspun polyester Dacron fabrics Ce conite used full-scale aircraft ab sorb liquids painting can problem order get good adhesion paint necessary create mechanical bond done thinning Primex 50/50 thinner brushing spray really wet fluid penetrates weave wraps self around individual fibers thereby creating bond use three coats two probably suffi cient will give adhesion need later mask painted surface trim wont pull paint up remov ing masking tape can happen bond Now can paint finish want Primex can use primer nor mally use will fill weave easily Primex Im sure Coverite users will find tip Henry valuable information did Give Primex try Im using Spacewalker Overshoot September 1988 issue Replica newsletter National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers NASA guest col umnist Russ Knetzger discussed Overshoot maneuver performed contes tants 1988 Nats Russ USPJA U S Pat tern Judges AssociationEd flight judge regularly divides time betwecn judging Pat tern Scale USPJA judges professional group work hard provide consistency flight judging accordance rule book Replica article Russ writes Overshoot another popular maneu ver Nats well might because has simulate landing approach run way turns out too high pilot must resume full power go around try landing again effect another fly past slowing descent portion before returning full-power flight Rut simple maneuver can pilots ten placed maneuver poorly good viewing judges example descending well Continued page 166 SCALE WHEELS RADIO CONTROL CONTROL-UNEFREE-FLIGHT 000 VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGEBALLOON sizes2CONTOURsizes21/221/z4 11/23R"2341543/314514 1/a3341314P83334 411/43 5P/i4145 65/a214514514 SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS NE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PL&STIC DISPLAY MODELS NC SEND $3 FOR COMPLETE COLOR CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 PILOT GLASSES. HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR EYESIGHT Adjustable side frames free-flow ventilation Extremely light weight added comfort Blocks harmful aviolet radiation Attractive case included ..Wraparound frame fits comfortably over prescription glasses 0uartz mist coated scratch resistance Made entirely Polycarbonate impact protection ANSI Z871 specifications Available Clear shop work S1325 Amber overcast days & late afternoons S14~ Gray S14~ & Mirror S19~ sunny days CA Mask $15~ Paint Mask S2045 member club hit prop blade thrown 60 engine close range tip blade struck Safety Plus glasses saved him serious in/ury possibly loss eye incident convinced everyone should wear safety glasses near model airplane engines being run upEd Saul Secretary Treasurer Pikes Peak RC Club P ces nc ude shipping handiing See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS PO Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39056 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-842-7233 Cont USI Mississippi 601 924-9640 /MC May 1989 53 jC] WIIIS1~J reds cowls kits plans Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicates manufacturers original Also radial cowls wheelpants Send Si 00 8-pg brochure Orcall 703-890-60179am-9 pm EDT phone orders information FIBERGLASS MD8PtMARhl Box 530 __ Goodview VA 24095L~J ultimate question LOVESONG answer have tried latest hi-tech looking thermal competition gliders know original . Wlndsong better Well liked Wlndsong will love Lovesong Al Doig has said Lovesong finally got right High praise Indeed great modifier himself Send 2 stamps new catalog L SON DESIGNS 0 Damson Road Botheil WA 98021 -776-8067 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 163 Motor size designations has become topical cru sade sorts writer during past nearly two years April 1987 column addressed issue depth offered some suggestions MEANINGFUL motor size descriptions Since hardly column has passed have lamented continuing use MEANING LESS motor size designations such OH FIVE 550 360 ST on Now happens few readers have re cently written commenting about continued la ment matter offering challenge dont something about Well folksits working Almost idea continuing needle prod poke matter exactly invoke such reac tion reaction has misdirected Reac tion should go industrythe good folks make merchandise stuff some other columnists simply making known fact real need MEANINGFUL industry-standardized motor nomenclature April 87 made specific suggestions what should used accurately de scribe motor size prerogativeor other columniststo attach descriptive la bels existing products After should better responsible make living making motors Now Im sure letters Ive referred came well-meaning folks suspect missed April 87 issue hence point well letters bit welcome oth ers answered way too would useful us directed industrythose folks posi tioned something about problem seems Electric has continues rapidly advancingboth terms available products modeler interest Much Elec tric merchandise available now year ago fliers meets well remains silly stigma non sense nomenclature shrouding mystery hype around about model Electric motors Why something thats simple correct uncorrected Doesnt ANYONE industry have what takes convene conference es tablish standard agreeable world 1989 both technically advanced regressed same time Fissally its January cold damp designed way some building gets donewhich what Im gonna now Still coming up previously promised Giant Electrics motor data thing else Electric too Please direct comment question SASE please author address listed opening logo column Sending letters Model Aviation editorial offices just means will have forward slows whole communication process down Happy quiet landings everyone RC Scale/Tacie Continued page 53 before reaching judges being back full power level climbing flight still prior reaching judges kind Carry Largest Only Stock Kmft Parts World .. Kraft alive working KRAFT MIDWEST Authorized Warranty Serum ILL FLY WHAT t FIX FREDuENCY CONVERSION $1000 Discount Regal Repsi Moat Make Models Convened Toning Done Spectrum Analyzer Also Service For j ACE El/C IFiiiihil un ~7 Only Full Time Servicenter Midwest 17 East Main St Northville Michin 48167 upper Level Phone IIJJ-tUJJUJ Vlee Meerrd Welcoac concern good placement maneu ver can does draw low scores judges Russ rightfully concerned about place ment maneuver Its also interesting note competitors have carefully read rule book really dont know just what maneuver entails done correctly its smooth beautiful maneuver flows ginning end done incorrectly its just Russ describes Lets see what rule book says about Overshoot model makes landing approach low throttle below 10 ft altitude touch ing down followed climbout full throttle resume level flight Sounds simple far doesnt iilCJI Model should commence flying final crosswind leg missed pilots CII followed turn onto normal landing approach low throttle using flaps ap plicable until reaches point over center l00-ft-diameter circle point immediately opposite judges height 10 ft less point full throttle applied model climbs straight ahead reswne level flight Errors Model does commence maneuver correct landing approach Model must descending until full throttle applied particular attention should paid timing altitude throttle opened Model does use flaps applicable Model does climb away smoothly Landing gear re tracted climbout applicable Notice comment about maneuver starts Most pilots dont call maneuver start ing until theyve turned Onto final approach 166 Model Aviation K-LINE Free Flight Kits Supplies Rubber Glider Power Kits Scale Old Timer Too Co2 Electric Motors Rubber Tissue Cox Parts Rubber Accessories Winding Hooks Timers Nitrate Dope CATALOGUE $200 CAMPBELLS CUSTOM KITS PO BOX 5996 LAKE WORTh FL 33466-5996 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALSA SHEETS 36 48 30 116233 332240 18 243 316249 14 256 1 32337 120337 1 1633049 332344 58 18 35471 31636282 14 37395 516385110 36 389124 34 3165191 11645876 48 33247094 56 16480106 66 316493 12275 14 4110 13484 38 4 165 225 139 12 4 225 261 MATCHED SHEETS 43 3324100 104106 3164120 144131 BALSA SliCKS 36W 1161409 1163810 1161214 332 1410 332 3812 332 1216 181009 3116141116 3718 381218 4616121024 553163161116 61316 381720 316 122230 7114 141624 14 381926 14122130 14343444 14 14055 5165167128 38 382737 38 123246 38 344255 38 15276 12123653 12344662 12 15878 58 584865 34 346790 s BALSA TRIANGLES 36 425 8630 35 45 55 BALSA PLANKS 36 85 00 1480 1123275 1124360 22225 23325 24435 33495 34689 TAPERED SHEETS36 14265 14365 38268 38398 123120 LONE STAR EPOX V 9 oLsl-8 95 So598 15,596 30oo596 u uIIi IzV1 OM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% serious modeler want performance LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD36 1323 53 1203 53 116353 332363 183 77 316389 143104 383122 123158 343242 3335 116483 3324100 184115 3164133 144158 364 236 124 322 TRAILING EDGE 36 14132 51611439 3811246 12270 INSTANT GLUE 10 T5ck 298 10 75, 298 2o Thok 550 20 10 566 must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest Catalog SPRUCE STICKS 36 48 18 181725 18 142026 118 3182232 31631162838 14 143458 14 384055 14 61124565 38 6 3184969 318 126077 112 1126688 11234 75 97 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 318318 12112 34 34 LITEPLV 48 BASSWOOD48 31631626 3161430 311631838 31611246 3163469 141442 143849 143480 38 31860 381270 3183490 121290 1234100 BUNDLE DEALS 20116336699 201 164361035 203132 865 15332 436855 15118336735 1018436695 15316336920 15316436830 1014 336655 1014436830 1038336870 538436655 512336540 5124361580 10332448885 5118448500 53116448600 514448645 BIRCH DOWELS36 18 09 31611 1414 51625 31832 3PLYBIRCH48 16412620 13212445 11612455 812495 SPLYBIRCH 3132612 1/812 363116 12 47114 12 6438 12 81112612 GROOVED LG MOUNTS 13 Inch. 31834118140 3834 1532140 1123413116145 186155 1812315 1412495 LONE STAR 48 Handling Charge pay250 UPS Add $300 COD $300 extra PP APO FPO 1623 57th St Lubbock TX 79412States Weaccaps Visapersonal checks orcoD 616% tax Texas US currency Minimum Wood Order 81000 Yg lined up runway wrong ma neuver starts enter final crosswind leg what would normally traffic pattern correct procedure call maneuver Start ing now turn onto crosswind leg maneuver complete until youve climbed Out same just made takeoff should called Complete before FM event maneuver complete until turn-out made just FAd takeoff Overshoot meant power dive Fly Past actuality imaginary pilot model attempting make landing spot front judges sometimes happens full-scale approach has brought him little too high too long Realizing hes down altitude less 10 ft throttle idle no hope hitting spot full throttle applied Level flight main tained until climbing speed attained model climbs out taldng off Overshoot maneuver well suited type alrcraft Its very pretty watch wben per formed properly can garner good flight points right wrong however its supposed simplicity may earn wrath judges BOM nile What majority todays Scale modelers really want Ive read editorials rules proposals recently favor event Scale competition would eliminate Builder Model rule Various names have applied proposals read suggestions have wonder just deeply self-styled modelers proposing events actually involved Scale model ing interested enough Scale read AMA rule books would realize have already given what theyre asking Its called RC Fun Scale Event No 520 its Provisional event added last year express purpose allowing modelers inter ested enjoying flying Scale model air craft participate competition having built models themselves advent prebuilt ready-built Scale models todays market great modelers have chosen take route cross section Scale modelers considered however wonder great per centage nonbuilder competition Scale fliers really compared against percentage enjoy building aspect Scale much maybe flying what Ive seen since event intro duced doesnt seem much interest havent seen event run some larger Scale contests such Mint Julep Scale Meet 88 Mats reviewing Scale Dimension newsletter Scale Squadron Southern California havent seen great deal interest RC Fun Scale either Does mean no interest simply todays modeler aware Next time get chance turn page 109 1988-1989 AMA Competition Regulations book read about RC Fun Scale just might find what youve asking has already given has Provisional status support want keep May skies remain Scale RC AerobaticsNan Putte Continued page 55 have informed secondhandbut reliable sourcethat 1989 Team Selection Fi nals Masters Tournament will held Pensacola FL June 15-18 Sauffley Field Boy will nice Its 50 miles away home can sleep own bed night still activities cancome down Masters site confirmed flying Site Navy landing field just north Gulf Shores FL about 34 miles Pensacola dates men tioned Van Putte correct See com plete announcement Competition Newslet ter section magazine RMcM old flying buddies will shocked hear am almost ready fly new air vehicle am slow building sur prise since its garden variety Pattern air plane Helicopter resisted impulse buy years before finally deciding get X-Cell 50 Miniature Aircraft No dont plan bore Helicopter exploits just few first impression opening box must million parts Ac tually theres fewer 500 Construction now about three-quarters complete Ill prob ably terrify myself onlookers first flight about two weeks RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 57 pate International class FM designates F models 3 RC B Thermal Soaring fliers although active F3B still like keep abreast developments class because its leading edge Soaring often foretells design ideas eventually filter down us other hand sizeable group exclaims have no interest F3B try re spect points view include different types material column month worked Out theres quite run F3B stuff following dont need read itbut think youll missing something dont beginner F3B piece written Jim Sonnenmeier member Clarence SailHARD MAPLE 1 4 8 38 38 1 2 31834 1234 18 40 45 SO 68 66 BALSA HOT LINE Coil 1806 745 6394 10 am 6 pm Central Time 48 586 625 625 625 725 800