THIS COLUMN first new monthly RC Sport Scale correspondent Apart offering sincere thank Publisher Executive Editor Ross McMullen totally unexpected appointment onto Model Aviations hard working team Ill waste time usual new guy introductions Ill simply let know intend make Sport Scale pages interesting can can ever help some way just let know Ill best effective means achieving high level reader interest utilize column exchange valuable information Since useful exchange generally involves two-way communication please know mailbox available time might want share something write letters will either personally answered points will acknowledged column would like make easier get back please kind enough include stamped self-addressed envelope letters will help keep out poorhouse much genuinely eager hear Now good sff. talking about Scale modeling past few months Ive gotten fair number letters enthusiasts around country seem having difficulty locating accurate information specific airplanes want model After having gone through documentation chores few obscure subjects myself Ive come feel tremendous empathy just cant find proof scale need Some airplanes seem just too tough hunt down Sure J-3 Cub Cherokee 140 may routine documenting tasks what about in-depth details airplanes few people ever heard might asking documentation necessary contest flying isnt going models future Well documentation isnt contest circuit fliers its anyone interested building SE-5 Scout Experimental-5 1/3 scale weighs just under 52 lb Neal Warren small person about start Kioritz 24 old engine model flew nicely far comfortably Sachs 37 later installed 22 Model Aviation Scale Jeff ioy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler Al 9002 Three quarter view Jeff Troys SE-5a Air Design Unfortunately kit no longer production says couldnt own kit double-size up scale Top Filte SE-S designed Dave Platt Looking down snout Air Design 1/3 scale SE-Sa pilots head turns rud der via additional pushrod rudder servo Trick best models can possibly build After dont know exactly what something looks like can model accurately dont hit contest fun-fly trail building precisely-detailed model still rewarding accomplishments hobby has offer thats search out good proof scale So go find accurate documentation Trying offer to-look instructions documenting aircraft ever flown impossible four excellent places start serious search Lee Renaud Memorial Library AMAs National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 AMA library quite good its Curator Librarian Hurst Bowers Georgiana Apple helpful anyone youll ever find anywhere AMA members have drop line Hurst George will check what might available you living near planning trip Washington DC area welcome drop check out unique library yourselves person mail what need hand copies information can made available very reasonable cost have found helpful items AMAs Lee Renaud Library Im sure will too Colonel Bowers understands what Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa California 92626 Bob Bankas 72-page catalog has listings over 10000 three-views some 3000 sets excellent photographs photos shot modeler would shoot some paying attention specific details others showing overall views subjects photos full-scale aircraft other models can counted contest quality proof scale Bobs catalog four dollars well spent copy should scale modelers files Bobs service has helped out several projects least track down kit isnt available US Great guygreat documentation source Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 Madison Avenue Greensboro North Carolina 27403 Jim Ann Pepino have hundred page catalog listing amazing number both popular obscure aircraft have three-views photo packages available thousands models well complete plan sets close hundred Another hard-to-get service happily offered Scale Plans Photo plan enlargement reduction have need scale favorite plan up down suit intended projecta Guillow plan tripled Ziroli plan cut one-tenth its sizeJim can handle job Scale Plans Photo Service catalog five bucks phone call best way handle plan enlargement service since price can vary according job want catalog another absolute must files National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Drive Clio Michigan 48420 NASA organization devoted form scale aeromodeling whether Radio Control Control Line Free Flight listing useful information concerning hundreds models has compiled available NASAs members making very worthwhile group belong Coincidentally NASA organization also voice scale modeling AMA giving just reason tune group Dues eight bucks highly informative newsletter Replica included tab Join friends can work very well together So Scale buffs whether need help color three-views markings just some simple surface details seem escaping try four sources Maybe youll hit mark right away maybe wont least youll have made best possible start Continued page 55 July 1991 23 fellow modelers need ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE Size 60/The Power 90 19 ounces Right Left Rear Exhaust PROPRPM 11x812200 lix 1010900 12x811000 13x612450 14x610150 Heavy Duty Construction Test Ran Adjusted Before Shipping performance American Made Fox Eagle IV -74 unequalled other engine world wide giving Eagle IV power spare give chance excel power reliability use back motors parts service Whether its scratch built sleek kit plane will fly smoother stronger longer Fox Eagle IV ~POWER FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE FORT SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 * FLY AMERICAN * * FLYFOX* RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 44 will simple matter folks AMA HQ next step would involve putting info computer WHATS THE BENEFIT FOR US Once actually using such system flying can become safer everyone AMA can make stronger case preservation existing flying sites acquisition new ones Dont worry about giving away secret spot Secret spots disappear regularly ones last ones used much well known politicians would behoove AMA member get everybody know report also Does matter flying sanctioned contest get shot down guy sport flying regular secret site FINALLY Theres vision whats given have schema handling contest coordination function obtaining contest sanctions through use home computers CompuServe Its available anyone might interested Write home address given column logo interested comments also welcome New/Bookbinder Continued page 21 England Air Show first pieces metal cut March 1989 prototype PT-ZVE took skies first time July 18 1990 About three weeks later flown 1300 miles FMA factory Cordoba Argentina Two weeks after stillnew prototype headed across Atlantic 1990 Famborough Air Show displayed both ground prospective customers air tens thousands curious Specifications Length 58 ft 11 wingspan 58 ft 1 height 19 ft 7 cabin length 21 ft 2/2 cabin height 5 ft 9 cabin width 6 ft 11 maximum takeoff weight 19290 lb empty weight 13327 lb rate climb 2550 ftImin service ceiling 39000 ft Certification FAA delivery first airplanes customers expected late 1991 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT RC Scale/Troy Continued page 23 thats got bring lot action just sitting around wishing accurate material youll need work Finishing detailiag couple favorite subjects fabric covering right up top list Unfortunately fabric covering sport scale models has traditionally something nightmare available materials have either too temperamental work just plain too heavy once painting sealing chores completed Well last salvation Toledo Show Coverite Horsham Pennsylvania introduced new 21st Century Space Age Fabric believe material just fantastic weight slightly film coverings finish paint plastic stuff nothing like Permagloss work 21st Century goes easily Supershrink Coverite yet doesnt need painted sealed can iron fabric over fabric bubbling gassing wrinlding Key colors 21st Century line-up color has Continued page 62 July 1991 55 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 55 realistic hand-rubbed look covering job 21st pure pleasure pain stuff stays down stays tough stays drum tightbig time Coverites 21st Century products equally amazing paints film coverings too expected available October youd better start planning special project now Can imagine fabric covered Cub doesnt need painted Its about time isnt What people out working Have got pictures latest RC Fun Scale RC Sport Scale RC Precision Scale creations Got new bird ready just about ready go about top secret scale modeling techniques youve keeping locked up workshop safes have special technique matching color Weathering Panel lines rivets calculate scale speed share 0em rest us Id certainly like have input Im sure lot other modelers out would too Send photos tips way Ill best get general interest ones printed After can learn other see something dont like can learn too Hundreds cowls radial cowls wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 703 890-6017 9 am-6 pm EDT HAWIALK HEJREII OlE RAE WAS GLAD TO HAVE INE SPITFIRE GAiT IT MAO TOHi Orda doeR oh1IeEg LI dec naroy lPoyeOrerHarIdLaId Fbelaos lledrSRAIe Fase ageWrgspon.RO 001105 Corrrplere Ralsa HardwareEase LerrgSr. 6333 Inches Podragas Indaded WoRhI.I2 15 Lbs Maclrirra Cat Foarrr Worg CorePswer.2oyS0 105 Roy 120 1 Hoacy Daly Slyrane Clear CanopyInrora Lo5al Fibargiess Cood Fisa Has Molded Slringars Easy Boild Easy Ely Focollonl Roginnors Warbird Aao.eI. AoIIOISIOOO Pep 0 nR FlyIng Iln.Afl TOflR 11060 I Plea ISalad LandIng 0. Lss 001 1/IS ElI Pewn.SoyOe ne 100 4sy roe -dcl Fan Seal Saab PS 301 dxl PHONE ORDERS P-Al S1-lOl1-800-7803190 aomaz FL 20063aee saffron canaboc 3063 7I4033ffSOg00GAe 000 ceo1800-368-3190 can learn what Well thats now Nothing could tedious reading writing too much too soon Next issue Ill bring some great shots scale birds 1991 Weak Signals Toledo Show issue following Ill bring some pointers photos few colorful subjectsmodels pilotsof 1991 Top Gun Invitational Palm Springs Florida So hang scale fans Build straight fly safely D RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 25 might sayIm surprised brings up another thought has suggested voice Electric modelers necessarily heard AMA Special Interest Group Electric Aeromodeling Associationis very high-performance oriented certainly fine pushing state art both equipment technique However Electric interest lies Perhaps some have suggested its appropriate time consider revision area What feelings about Does matter Are OK need and/or want special interest group represents everyone Please let know Send $100 catalog Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 Goodview VA 24095 Ill pass input along future column see Before leaving Electric events topic Id like pass along idea comes folks WESSthe Westmoreland Electric Soaring Society President Neil Rossi western Pennsylvania Electric group teamed two other local glider clubsthe Steel City Soarers Tn State Soaring Society come up very interesting unique combined Electric/Soaring event concept have two-man teams consisting soaring pilot conventional winch Electric pilot teams compete against other using simple point system member team helps partner timing forth teams fly same tasks Well last August 25th big test five teams went after following tasks two-minute duration mystery time using sealed envelopes various flight times ten-minute duration spot landing bonus points Neil reports activity well received same planning stages Now its important keep mind Sailplanes Electrics competing otherrather teams competing Thus have ingredients very cooperative blending two disciplines benefits come sharing others perspectives skills OK readerswhat does suggest 62 Model Aviation DIELS ENGI EERING INC 0 POBox 101 WooDVILLEOHIo 43469 YESTERDAYS JETS JET KITS FREE FLIGHT 5CALERUBBER POWERED STICK & TI5SUE COMPLETE KITS WITH CANOPIESDECALSPRINTWOOD AND MORE AvAILABLE IN MAY 1991 KIT #15 NORTH AMERICAN F-86D SABRE JET DOG VERSION KIT #16 NORTH AMERICAN F-tOO SUPER SABRE JET ORDER NOW FOR MAY DELIVERY BOTH KITS 1/24 SCALE $20 EACH PLUS $250 EACH SHIPPING $150 FOR CATALOG 14 OTHER KITS & 65 PL&NS AVAILABLE DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED RIC BEGINNERS very upbeat hobby Once have soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses leasf half ifs potenfial fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT disgrace hobby aero modeling industry ruired police itselt free call atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some advertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP rucforl Thanks extensive flight-testing ever conducted hobby u can now know ad vance ones fly slow hands-off stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label stretch imagination Send S350 plus 52C postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently avatable trainers evaluated including ARFs Also grades ease-of-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money oack say eye-opening informative time saving money-saving frustration-sparing RIO publication have ever readl Testimonials available request Jim Waterman 3818 Dertleid Dr Dept MA San Antonio TX 78218
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/07
Page Numbers: 22, 23, 55, 62
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/07
Page Numbers: 22, 23, 55, 62
THIS COLUMN first new monthly RC Sport Scale correspondent Apart offering sincere thank Publisher Executive Editor Ross McMullen totally unexpected appointment onto Model Aviations hard working team Ill waste time usual new guy introductions Ill simply let know intend make Sport Scale pages interesting can can ever help some way just let know Ill best effective means achieving high level reader interest utilize column exchange valuable information Since useful exchange generally involves two-way communication please know mailbox available time might want share something write letters will either personally answered points will acknowledged column would like make easier get back please kind enough include stamped self-addressed envelope letters will help keep out poorhouse much genuinely eager hear Now good sff. talking about Scale modeling past few months Ive gotten fair number letters enthusiasts around country seem having difficulty locating accurate information specific airplanes want model After having gone through documentation chores few obscure subjects myself Ive come feel tremendous empathy just cant find proof scale need Some airplanes seem just too tough hunt down Sure J-3 Cub Cherokee 140 may routine documenting tasks what about in-depth details airplanes few people ever heard might asking documentation necessary contest flying isnt going models future Well documentation isnt contest circuit fliers its anyone interested building SE-5 Scout Experimental-5 1/3 scale weighs just under 52 lb Neal Warren small person about start Kioritz 24 old engine model flew nicely far comfortably Sachs 37 later installed 22 Model Aviation Scale Jeff ioy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler Al 9002 Three quarter view Jeff Troys SE-5a Air Design Unfortunately kit no longer production says couldnt own kit double-size up scale Top Filte SE-S designed Dave Platt Looking down snout Air Design 1/3 scale SE-Sa pilots head turns rud der via additional pushrod rudder servo Trick best models can possibly build After dont know exactly what something looks like can model accurately dont hit contest fun-fly trail building precisely-detailed model still rewarding accomplishments hobby has offer thats search out good proof scale So go find accurate documentation Trying offer to-look instructions documenting aircraft ever flown impossible four excellent places start serious search Lee Renaud Memorial Library AMAs National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 AMA library quite good its Curator Librarian Hurst Bowers Georgiana Apple helpful anyone youll ever find anywhere AMA members have drop line Hurst George will check what might available you living near planning trip Washington DC area welcome drop check out unique library yourselves person mail what need hand copies information can made available very reasonable cost have found helpful items AMAs Lee Renaud Library Im sure will too Colonel Bowers understands what Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa California 92626 Bob Bankas 72-page catalog has listings over 10000 three-views some 3000 sets excellent photographs photos shot modeler would shoot some paying attention specific details others showing overall views subjects photos full-scale aircraft other models can counted contest quality proof scale Bobs catalog four dollars well spent copy should scale modelers files Bobs service has helped out several projects least track down kit isnt available US Great guygreat documentation source Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 Madison Avenue Greensboro North Carolina 27403 Jim Ann Pepino have hundred page catalog listing amazing number both popular obscure aircraft have three-views photo packages available thousands models well complete plan sets close hundred Another hard-to-get service happily offered Scale Plans Photo plan enlargement reduction have need scale favorite plan up down suit intended projecta Guillow plan tripled Ziroli plan cut one-tenth its sizeJim can handle job Scale Plans Photo Service catalog five bucks phone call best way handle plan enlargement service since price can vary according job want catalog another absolute must files National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Drive Clio Michigan 48420 NASA organization devoted form scale aeromodeling whether Radio Control Control Line Free Flight listing useful information concerning hundreds models has compiled available NASAs members making very worthwhile group belong Coincidentally NASA organization also voice scale modeling AMA giving just reason tune group Dues eight bucks highly informative newsletter Replica included tab Join friends can work very well together So Scale buffs whether need help color three-views markings just some simple surface details seem escaping try four sources Maybe youll hit mark right away maybe wont least youll have made best possible start Continued page 55 July 1991 23 fellow modelers need ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE Size 60/The Power 90 19 ounces Right Left Rear Exhaust PROPRPM 11x812200 lix 1010900 12x811000 13x612450 14x610150 Heavy Duty Construction Test Ran Adjusted Before Shipping performance American Made Fox Eagle IV -74 unequalled other engine world wide giving Eagle IV power spare give chance excel power reliability use back motors parts service Whether its scratch built sleek kit plane will fly smoother stronger longer Fox Eagle IV ~POWER FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE FORT SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 * FLY AMERICAN * * FLYFOX* RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 44 will simple matter folks AMA HQ next step would involve putting info computer WHATS THE BENEFIT FOR US Once actually using such system flying can become safer everyone AMA can make stronger case preservation existing flying sites acquisition new ones Dont worry about giving away secret spot Secret spots disappear regularly ones last ones used much well known politicians would behoove AMA member get everybody know report also Does matter flying sanctioned contest get shot down guy sport flying regular secret site FINALLY Theres vision whats given have schema handling contest coordination function obtaining contest sanctions through use home computers CompuServe Its available anyone might interested Write home address given column logo interested comments also welcome New/Bookbinder Continued page 21 England Air Show first pieces metal cut March 1989 prototype PT-ZVE took skies first time July 18 1990 About three weeks later flown 1300 miles FMA factory Cordoba Argentina Two weeks after stillnew prototype headed across Atlantic 1990 Famborough Air Show displayed both ground prospective customers air tens thousands curious Specifications Length 58 ft 11 wingspan 58 ft 1 height 19 ft 7 cabin length 21 ft 2/2 cabin height 5 ft 9 cabin width 6 ft 11 maximum takeoff weight 19290 lb empty weight 13327 lb rate climb 2550 ftImin service ceiling 39000 ft Certification FAA delivery first airplanes customers expected late 1991 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT RC Scale/Troy Continued page 23 thats got bring lot action just sitting around wishing accurate material youll need work Finishing detailiag couple favorite subjects fabric covering right up top list Unfortunately fabric covering sport scale models has traditionally something nightmare available materials have either too temperamental work just plain too heavy once painting sealing chores completed Well last salvation Toledo Show Coverite Horsham Pennsylvania introduced new 21st Century Space Age Fabric believe material just fantastic weight slightly film coverings finish paint plastic stuff nothing like Permagloss work 21st Century goes easily Supershrink Coverite yet doesnt need painted sealed can iron fabric over fabric bubbling gassing wrinlding Key colors 21st Century line-up color has Continued page 62 July 1991 55 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 55 realistic hand-rubbed look covering job 21st pure pleasure pain stuff stays down stays tough stays drum tightbig time Coverites 21st Century products equally amazing paints film coverings too expected available October youd better start planning special project now Can imagine fabric covered Cub doesnt need painted Its about time isnt What people out working Have got pictures latest RC Fun Scale RC Sport Scale RC Precision Scale creations Got new bird ready just about ready go about top secret scale modeling techniques youve keeping locked up workshop safes have special technique matching color Weathering Panel lines rivets calculate scale speed share 0em rest us Id certainly like have input Im sure lot other modelers out would too Send photos tips way Ill best get general interest ones printed After can learn other see something dont like can learn too Hundreds cowls radial cowls wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 703 890-6017 9 am-6 pm EDT HAWIALK HEJREII OlE RAE WAS GLAD TO HAVE INE SPITFIRE GAiT IT MAO TOHi Orda doeR oh1IeEg LI dec naroy lPoyeOrerHarIdLaId Fbelaos lledrSRAIe Fase ageWrgspon.RO 001105 Corrrplere Ralsa HardwareEase LerrgSr. 6333 Inches Podragas Indaded WoRhI.I2 15 Lbs Maclrirra Cat Foarrr Worg CorePswer.2oyS0 105 Roy 120 1 Hoacy Daly Slyrane Clear CanopyInrora Lo5al Fibargiess Cood Fisa Has Molded Slringars Easy Boild Easy Ely Focollonl Roginnors Warbird Aao.eI. AoIIOISIOOO Pep 0 nR FlyIng Iln.Afl TOflR 11060 I Plea ISalad LandIng 0. Lss 001 1/IS ElI Pewn.SoyOe ne 100 4sy roe -dcl Fan Seal Saab PS 301 dxl PHONE ORDERS P-Al S1-lOl1-800-7803190 aomaz FL 20063aee saffron canaboc 3063 7I4033ffSOg00GAe 000 ceo1800-368-3190 can learn what Well thats now Nothing could tedious reading writing too much too soon Next issue Ill bring some great shots scale birds 1991 Weak Signals Toledo Show issue following Ill bring some pointers photos few colorful subjectsmodels pilotsof 1991 Top Gun Invitational Palm Springs Florida So hang scale fans Build straight fly safely D RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 25 might sayIm surprised brings up another thought has suggested voice Electric modelers necessarily heard AMA Special Interest Group Electric Aeromodeling Associationis very high-performance oriented certainly fine pushing state art both equipment technique However Electric interest lies Perhaps some have suggested its appropriate time consider revision area What feelings about Does matter Are OK need and/or want special interest group represents everyone Please let know Send $100 catalog Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 Goodview VA 24095 Ill pass input along future column see Before leaving Electric events topic Id like pass along idea comes folks WESSthe Westmoreland Electric Soaring Society President Neil Rossi western Pennsylvania Electric group teamed two other local glider clubsthe Steel City Soarers Tn State Soaring Society come up very interesting unique combined Electric/Soaring event concept have two-man teams consisting soaring pilot conventional winch Electric pilot teams compete against other using simple point system member team helps partner timing forth teams fly same tasks Well last August 25th big test five teams went after following tasks two-minute duration mystery time using sealed envelopes various flight times ten-minute duration spot landing bonus points Neil reports activity well received same planning stages Now its important keep mind Sailplanes Electrics competing otherrather teams competing Thus have ingredients very cooperative blending two disciplines benefits come sharing others perspectives skills OK readerswhat does suggest 62 Model Aviation DIELS ENGI EERING INC 0 POBox 101 WooDVILLEOHIo 43469 YESTERDAYS JETS JET KITS FREE FLIGHT 5CALERUBBER POWERED STICK & TI5SUE COMPLETE KITS WITH CANOPIESDECALSPRINTWOOD AND MORE AvAILABLE IN MAY 1991 KIT #15 NORTH AMERICAN F-86D SABRE JET DOG VERSION KIT #16 NORTH AMERICAN F-tOO SUPER SABRE JET ORDER NOW FOR MAY DELIVERY BOTH KITS 1/24 SCALE $20 EACH PLUS $250 EACH SHIPPING $150 FOR CATALOG 14 OTHER KITS & 65 PL&NS AVAILABLE DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED RIC BEGINNERS very upbeat hobby Once have soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses leasf half ifs potenfial fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT disgrace hobby aero modeling industry ruired police itselt free call atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some advertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP rucforl Thanks extensive flight-testing ever conducted hobby u can now know ad vance ones fly slow hands-off stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label stretch imagination Send S350 plus 52C postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently avatable trainers evaluated including ARFs Also grades ease-of-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money oack say eye-opening informative time saving money-saving frustration-sparing RIO publication have ever readl Testimonials available request Jim Waterman 3818 Dertleid Dr Dept MA San Antonio TX 78218
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/07
Page Numbers: 22, 23, 55, 62
THIS COLUMN first new monthly RC Sport Scale correspondent Apart offering sincere thank Publisher Executive Editor Ross McMullen totally unexpected appointment onto Model Aviations hard working team Ill waste time usual new guy introductions Ill simply let know intend make Sport Scale pages interesting can can ever help some way just let know Ill best effective means achieving high level reader interest utilize column exchange valuable information Since useful exchange generally involves two-way communication please know mailbox available time might want share something write letters will either personally answered points will acknowledged column would like make easier get back please kind enough include stamped self-addressed envelope letters will help keep out poorhouse much genuinely eager hear Now good sff. talking about Scale modeling past few months Ive gotten fair number letters enthusiasts around country seem having difficulty locating accurate information specific airplanes want model After having gone through documentation chores few obscure subjects myself Ive come feel tremendous empathy just cant find proof scale need Some airplanes seem just too tough hunt down Sure J-3 Cub Cherokee 140 may routine documenting tasks what about in-depth details airplanes few people ever heard might asking documentation necessary contest flying isnt going models future Well documentation isnt contest circuit fliers its anyone interested building SE-5 Scout Experimental-5 1/3 scale weighs just under 52 lb Neal Warren small person about start Kioritz 24 old engine model flew nicely far comfortably Sachs 37 later installed 22 Model Aviation Scale Jeff ioy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler Al 9002 Three quarter view Jeff Troys SE-5a Air Design Unfortunately kit no longer production says couldnt own kit double-size up scale Top Filte SE-S designed Dave Platt Looking down snout Air Design 1/3 scale SE-Sa pilots head turns rud der via additional pushrod rudder servo Trick best models can possibly build After dont know exactly what something looks like can model accurately dont hit contest fun-fly trail building precisely-detailed model still rewarding accomplishments hobby has offer thats search out good proof scale So go find accurate documentation Trying offer to-look instructions documenting aircraft ever flown impossible four excellent places start serious search Lee Renaud Memorial Library AMAs National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 AMA library quite good its Curator Librarian Hurst Bowers Georgiana Apple helpful anyone youll ever find anywhere AMA members have drop line Hurst George will check what might available you living near planning trip Washington DC area welcome drop check out unique library yourselves person mail what need hand copies information can made available very reasonable cost have found helpful items AMAs Lee Renaud Library Im sure will too Colonel Bowers understands what Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa California 92626 Bob Bankas 72-page catalog has listings over 10000 three-views some 3000 sets excellent photographs photos shot modeler would shoot some paying attention specific details others showing overall views subjects photos full-scale aircraft other models can counted contest quality proof scale Bobs catalog four dollars well spent copy should scale modelers files Bobs service has helped out several projects least track down kit isnt available US Great guygreat documentation source Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 Madison Avenue Greensboro North Carolina 27403 Jim Ann Pepino have hundred page catalog listing amazing number both popular obscure aircraft have three-views photo packages available thousands models well complete plan sets close hundred Another hard-to-get service happily offered Scale Plans Photo plan enlargement reduction have need scale favorite plan up down suit intended projecta Guillow plan tripled Ziroli plan cut one-tenth its sizeJim can handle job Scale Plans Photo Service catalog five bucks phone call best way handle plan enlargement service since price can vary according job want catalog another absolute must files National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Drive Clio Michigan 48420 NASA organization devoted form scale aeromodeling whether Radio Control Control Line Free Flight listing useful information concerning hundreds models has compiled available NASAs members making very worthwhile group belong Coincidentally NASA organization also voice scale modeling AMA giving just reason tune group Dues eight bucks highly informative newsletter Replica included tab Join friends can work very well together So Scale buffs whether need help color three-views markings just some simple surface details seem escaping try four sources Maybe youll hit mark right away maybe wont least youll have made best possible start Continued page 55 July 1991 23 fellow modelers need ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE Size 60/The Power 90 19 ounces Right Left Rear Exhaust PROPRPM 11x812200 lix 1010900 12x811000 13x612450 14x610150 Heavy Duty Construction Test Ran Adjusted Before Shipping performance American Made Fox Eagle IV -74 unequalled other engine world wide giving Eagle IV power spare give chance excel power reliability use back motors parts service Whether its scratch built sleek kit plane will fly smoother stronger longer Fox Eagle IV ~POWER FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE FORT SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 * FLY AMERICAN * * FLYFOX* RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 44 will simple matter folks AMA HQ next step would involve putting info computer WHATS THE BENEFIT FOR US Once actually using such system flying can become safer everyone AMA can make stronger case preservation existing flying sites acquisition new ones Dont worry about giving away secret spot Secret spots disappear regularly ones last ones used much well known politicians would behoove AMA member get everybody know report also Does matter flying sanctioned contest get shot down guy sport flying regular secret site FINALLY Theres vision whats given have schema handling contest coordination function obtaining contest sanctions through use home computers CompuServe Its available anyone might interested Write home address given column logo interested comments also welcome New/Bookbinder Continued page 21 England Air Show first pieces metal cut March 1989 prototype PT-ZVE took skies first time July 18 1990 About three weeks later flown 1300 miles FMA factory Cordoba Argentina Two weeks after stillnew prototype headed across Atlantic 1990 Famborough Air Show displayed both ground prospective customers air tens thousands curious Specifications Length 58 ft 11 wingspan 58 ft 1 height 19 ft 7 cabin length 21 ft 2/2 cabin height 5 ft 9 cabin width 6 ft 11 maximum takeoff weight 19290 lb empty weight 13327 lb rate climb 2550 ftImin service ceiling 39000 ft Certification FAA delivery first airplanes customers expected late 1991 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT RC Scale/Troy Continued page 23 thats got bring lot action just sitting around wishing accurate material youll need work Finishing detailiag couple favorite subjects fabric covering right up top list Unfortunately fabric covering sport scale models has traditionally something nightmare available materials have either too temperamental work just plain too heavy once painting sealing chores completed Well last salvation Toledo Show Coverite Horsham Pennsylvania introduced new 21st Century Space Age Fabric believe material just fantastic weight slightly film coverings finish paint plastic stuff nothing like Permagloss work 21st Century goes easily Supershrink Coverite yet doesnt need painted sealed can iron fabric over fabric bubbling gassing wrinlding Key colors 21st Century line-up color has Continued page 62 July 1991 55 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 55 realistic hand-rubbed look covering job 21st pure pleasure pain stuff stays down stays tough stays drum tightbig time Coverites 21st Century products equally amazing paints film coverings too expected available October youd better start planning special project now Can imagine fabric covered Cub doesnt need painted Its about time isnt What people out working Have got pictures latest RC Fun Scale RC Sport Scale RC Precision Scale creations Got new bird ready just about ready go about top secret scale modeling techniques youve keeping locked up workshop safes have special technique matching color Weathering Panel lines rivets calculate scale speed share 0em rest us Id certainly like have input Im sure lot other modelers out would too Send photos tips way Ill best get general interest ones printed After can learn other see something dont like can learn too Hundreds cowls radial cowls wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 703 890-6017 9 am-6 pm EDT HAWIALK HEJREII OlE RAE WAS GLAD TO HAVE INE SPITFIRE GAiT IT MAO TOHi Orda doeR oh1IeEg LI dec naroy lPoyeOrerHarIdLaId Fbelaos lledrSRAIe Fase ageWrgspon.RO 001105 Corrrplere Ralsa HardwareEase LerrgSr. 6333 Inches Podragas Indaded WoRhI.I2 15 Lbs Maclrirra Cat Foarrr Worg CorePswer.2oyS0 105 Roy 120 1 Hoacy Daly Slyrane Clear CanopyInrora Lo5al Fibargiess Cood Fisa Has Molded Slringars Easy Boild Easy Ely Focollonl Roginnors Warbird Aao.eI. AoIIOISIOOO Pep 0 nR FlyIng Iln.Afl TOflR 11060 I Plea ISalad LandIng 0. Lss 001 1/IS ElI Pewn.SoyOe ne 100 4sy roe -dcl Fan Seal Saab PS 301 dxl PHONE ORDERS P-Al S1-lOl1-800-7803190 aomaz FL 20063aee saffron canaboc 3063 7I4033ffSOg00GAe 000 ceo1800-368-3190 can learn what Well thats now Nothing could tedious reading writing too much too soon Next issue Ill bring some great shots scale birds 1991 Weak Signals Toledo Show issue following Ill bring some pointers photos few colorful subjectsmodels pilotsof 1991 Top Gun Invitational Palm Springs Florida So hang scale fans Build straight fly safely D RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 25 might sayIm surprised brings up another thought has suggested voice Electric modelers necessarily heard AMA Special Interest Group Electric Aeromodeling Associationis very high-performance oriented certainly fine pushing state art both equipment technique However Electric interest lies Perhaps some have suggested its appropriate time consider revision area What feelings about Does matter Are OK need and/or want special interest group represents everyone Please let know Send $100 catalog Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 Goodview VA 24095 Ill pass input along future column see Before leaving Electric events topic Id like pass along idea comes folks WESSthe Westmoreland Electric Soaring Society President Neil Rossi western Pennsylvania Electric group teamed two other local glider clubsthe Steel City Soarers Tn State Soaring Society come up very interesting unique combined Electric/Soaring event concept have two-man teams consisting soaring pilot conventional winch Electric pilot teams compete against other using simple point system member team helps partner timing forth teams fly same tasks Well last August 25th big test five teams went after following tasks two-minute duration mystery time using sealed envelopes various flight times ten-minute duration spot landing bonus points Neil reports activity well received same planning stages Now its important keep mind Sailplanes Electrics competing otherrather teams competing Thus have ingredients very cooperative blending two disciplines benefits come sharing others perspectives skills OK readerswhat does suggest 62 Model Aviation DIELS ENGI EERING INC 0 POBox 101 WooDVILLEOHIo 43469 YESTERDAYS JETS JET KITS FREE FLIGHT 5CALERUBBER POWERED STICK & TI5SUE COMPLETE KITS WITH CANOPIESDECALSPRINTWOOD AND MORE AvAILABLE IN MAY 1991 KIT #15 NORTH AMERICAN F-86D SABRE JET DOG VERSION KIT #16 NORTH AMERICAN F-tOO SUPER SABRE JET ORDER NOW FOR MAY DELIVERY BOTH KITS 1/24 SCALE $20 EACH PLUS $250 EACH SHIPPING $150 FOR CATALOG 14 OTHER KITS & 65 PL&NS AVAILABLE DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED RIC BEGINNERS very upbeat hobby Once have soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses leasf half ifs potenfial fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT disgrace hobby aero modeling industry ruired police itselt free call atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some advertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP rucforl Thanks extensive flight-testing ever conducted hobby u can now know ad vance ones fly slow hands-off stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label stretch imagination Send S350 plus 52C postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently avatable trainers evaluated including ARFs Also grades ease-of-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money oack say eye-opening informative time saving money-saving frustration-sparing RIO publication have ever readl Testimonials available request Jim Waterman 3818 Dertleid Dr Dept MA San Antonio TX 78218
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/07
Page Numbers: 22, 23, 55, 62
THIS COLUMN first new monthly RC Sport Scale correspondent Apart offering sincere thank Publisher Executive Editor Ross McMullen totally unexpected appointment onto Model Aviations hard working team Ill waste time usual new guy introductions Ill simply let know intend make Sport Scale pages interesting can can ever help some way just let know Ill best effective means achieving high level reader interest utilize column exchange valuable information Since useful exchange generally involves two-way communication please know mailbox available time might want share something write letters will either personally answered points will acknowledged column would like make easier get back please kind enough include stamped self-addressed envelope letters will help keep out poorhouse much genuinely eager hear Now good sff. talking about Scale modeling past few months Ive gotten fair number letters enthusiasts around country seem having difficulty locating accurate information specific airplanes want model After having gone through documentation chores few obscure subjects myself Ive come feel tremendous empathy just cant find proof scale need Some airplanes seem just too tough hunt down Sure J-3 Cub Cherokee 140 may routine documenting tasks what about in-depth details airplanes few people ever heard might asking documentation necessary contest flying isnt going models future Well documentation isnt contest circuit fliers its anyone interested building SE-5 Scout Experimental-5 1/3 scale weighs just under 52 lb Neal Warren small person about start Kioritz 24 old engine model flew nicely far comfortably Sachs 37 later installed 22 Model Aviation Scale Jeff ioy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler Al 9002 Three quarter view Jeff Troys SE-5a Air Design Unfortunately kit no longer production says couldnt own kit double-size up scale Top Filte SE-S designed Dave Platt Looking down snout Air Design 1/3 scale SE-Sa pilots head turns rud der via additional pushrod rudder servo Trick best models can possibly build After dont know exactly what something looks like can model accurately dont hit contest fun-fly trail building precisely-detailed model still rewarding accomplishments hobby has offer thats search out good proof scale So go find accurate documentation Trying offer to-look instructions documenting aircraft ever flown impossible four excellent places start serious search Lee Renaud Memorial Library AMAs National Center Aeromodeling 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 AMA library quite good its Curator Librarian Hurst Bowers Georgiana Apple helpful anyone youll ever find anywhere AMA members have drop line Hurst George will check what might available you living near planning trip Washington DC area welcome drop check out unique library yourselves person mail what need hand copies information can made available very reasonable cost have found helpful items AMAs Lee Renaud Library Im sure will too Colonel Bowers understands what Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa California 92626 Bob Bankas 72-page catalog has listings over 10000 three-views some 3000 sets excellent photographs photos shot modeler would shoot some paying attention specific details others showing overall views subjects photos full-scale aircraft other models can counted contest quality proof scale Bobs catalog four dollars well spent copy should scale modelers files Bobs service has helped out several projects least track down kit isnt available US Great guygreat documentation source Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 Madison Avenue Greensboro North Carolina 27403 Jim Ann Pepino have hundred page catalog listing amazing number both popular obscure aircraft have three-views photo packages available thousands models well complete plan sets close hundred Another hard-to-get service happily offered Scale Plans Photo plan enlargement reduction have need scale favorite plan up down suit intended projecta Guillow plan tripled Ziroli plan cut one-tenth its sizeJim can handle job Scale Plans Photo Service catalog five bucks phone call best way handle plan enlargement service since price can vary according job want catalog another absolute must files National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Drive Clio Michigan 48420 NASA organization devoted form scale aeromodeling whether Radio Control Control Line Free Flight listing useful information concerning hundreds models has compiled available NASAs members making very worthwhile group belong Coincidentally NASA organization also voice scale modeling AMA giving just reason tune group Dues eight bucks highly informative newsletter Replica included tab Join friends can work very well together So Scale buffs whether need help color three-views markings just some simple surface details seem escaping try four sources Maybe youll hit mark right away maybe wont least youll have made best possible start Continued page 55 July 1991 23 fellow modelers need ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE Size 60/The Power 90 19 ounces Right Left Rear Exhaust PROPRPM 11x812200 lix 1010900 12x811000 13x612450 14x610150 Heavy Duty Construction Test Ran Adjusted Before Shipping performance American Made Fox Eagle IV -74 unequalled other engine world wide giving Eagle IV power spare give chance excel power reliability use back motors parts service Whether its scratch built sleek kit plane will fly smoother stronger longer Fox Eagle IV ~POWER FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE FORT SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 * FLY AMERICAN * * FLYFOX* RC Flying Today/Myers Continued page 44 will simple matter folks AMA HQ next step would involve putting info computer WHATS THE BENEFIT FOR US Once actually using such system flying can become safer everyone AMA can make stronger case preservation existing flying sites acquisition new ones Dont worry about giving away secret spot Secret spots disappear regularly ones last ones used much well known politicians would behoove AMA member get everybody know report also Does matter flying sanctioned contest get shot down guy sport flying regular secret site FINALLY Theres vision whats given have schema handling contest coordination function obtaining contest sanctions through use home computers CompuServe Its available anyone might interested Write home address given column logo interested comments also welcome New/Bookbinder Continued page 21 England Air Show first pieces metal cut March 1989 prototype PT-ZVE took skies first time July 18 1990 About three weeks later flown 1300 miles FMA factory Cordoba Argentina Two weeks after stillnew prototype headed across Atlantic 1990 Famborough Air Show displayed both ground prospective customers air tens thousands curious Specifications Length 58 ft 11 wingspan 58 ft 1 height 19 ft 7 cabin length 21 ft 2/2 cabin height 5 ft 9 cabin width 6 ft 11 maximum takeoff weight 19290 lb empty weight 13327 lb rate climb 2550 ftImin service ceiling 39000 ft Certification FAA delivery first airplanes customers expected late 1991 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT RC Scale/Troy Continued page 23 thats got bring lot action just sitting around wishing accurate material youll need work Finishing detailiag couple favorite subjects fabric covering right up top list Unfortunately fabric covering sport scale models has traditionally something nightmare available materials have either too temperamental work just plain too heavy once painting sealing chores completed Well last salvation Toledo Show Coverite Horsham Pennsylvania introduced new 21st Century Space Age Fabric believe material just fantastic weight slightly film coverings finish paint plastic stuff nothing like Permagloss work 21st Century goes easily Supershrink Coverite yet doesnt need painted sealed can iron fabric over fabric bubbling gassing wrinlding Key colors 21st Century line-up color has Continued page 62 July 1991 55 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 55 realistic hand-rubbed look covering job 21st pure pleasure pain stuff stays down stays tough stays drum tightbig time Coverites 21st Century products equally amazing paints film coverings too expected available October youd better start planning special project now Can imagine fabric covered Cub doesnt need painted Its about time isnt What people out working Have got pictures latest RC Fun Scale RC Sport Scale RC Precision Scale creations Got new bird ready just about ready go about top secret scale modeling techniques youve keeping locked up workshop safes have special technique matching color Weathering Panel lines rivets calculate scale speed share 0em rest us Id certainly like have input Im sure lot other modelers out would too Send photos tips way Ill best get general interest ones printed After can learn other see something dont like can learn too Hundreds cowls radial cowls wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 703 890-6017 9 am-6 pm EDT HAWIALK HEJREII OlE RAE WAS GLAD TO HAVE INE SPITFIRE GAiT IT MAO TOHi Orda doeR oh1IeEg LI dec naroy lPoyeOrerHarIdLaId Fbelaos lledrSRAIe Fase ageWrgspon.RO 001105 Corrrplere Ralsa HardwareEase LerrgSr. 6333 Inches Podragas Indaded WoRhI.I2 15 Lbs Maclrirra Cat Foarrr Worg CorePswer.2oyS0 105 Roy 120 1 Hoacy Daly Slyrane Clear CanopyInrora Lo5al Fibargiess Cood Fisa Has Molded Slringars Easy Boild Easy Ely Focollonl Roginnors Warbird Aao.eI. AoIIOISIOOO Pep 0 nR FlyIng Iln.Afl TOflR 11060 I Plea ISalad LandIng 0. Lss 001 1/IS ElI Pewn.SoyOe ne 100 4sy roe -dcl Fan Seal Saab PS 301 dxl PHONE ORDERS P-Al S1-lOl1-800-7803190 aomaz FL 20063aee saffron canaboc 3063 7I4033ffSOg00GAe 000 ceo1800-368-3190 can learn what Well thats now Nothing could tedious reading writing too much too soon Next issue Ill bring some great shots scale birds 1991 Weak Signals Toledo Show issue following Ill bring some pointers photos few colorful subjectsmodels pilotsof 1991 Top Gun Invitational Palm Springs Florida So hang scale fans Build straight fly safely D RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 25 might sayIm surprised brings up another thought has suggested voice Electric modelers necessarily heard AMA Special Interest Group Electric Aeromodeling Associationis very high-performance oriented certainly fine pushing state art both equipment technique However Electric interest lies Perhaps some have suggested its appropriate time consider revision area What feelings about Does matter Are OK need and/or want special interest group represents everyone Please let know Send $100 catalog Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 Goodview VA 24095 Ill pass input along future column see Before leaving Electric events topic Id like pass along idea comes folks WESSthe Westmoreland Electric Soaring Society President Neil Rossi western Pennsylvania Electric group teamed two other local glider clubsthe Steel City Soarers Tn State Soaring Society come up very interesting unique combined Electric/Soaring event concept have two-man teams consisting soaring pilot conventional winch Electric pilot teams compete against other using simple point system member team helps partner timing forth teams fly same tasks Well last August 25th big test five teams went after following tasks two-minute duration mystery time using sealed envelopes various flight times ten-minute duration spot landing bonus points Neil reports activity well received same planning stages Now its important keep mind Sailplanes Electrics competing otherrather teams competing Thus have ingredients very cooperative blending two disciplines benefits come sharing others perspectives skills OK readerswhat does suggest 62 Model Aviation DIELS ENGI EERING INC 0 POBox 101 WooDVILLEOHIo 43469 YESTERDAYS JETS JET KITS FREE FLIGHT 5CALERUBBER POWERED STICK & TI5SUE COMPLETE KITS WITH CANOPIESDECALSPRINTWOOD AND MORE AvAILABLE IN MAY 1991 KIT #15 NORTH AMERICAN F-86D SABRE JET DOG VERSION KIT #16 NORTH AMERICAN F-tOO SUPER SABRE JET ORDER NOW FOR MAY DELIVERY BOTH KITS 1/24 SCALE $20 EACH PLUS $250 EACH SHIPPING $150 FOR CATALOG 14 OTHER KITS & 65 PL&NS AVAILABLE DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED RIC BEGINNERS very upbeat hobby Once have soloed will probably hooked life soloing problem hobby loses leasf half ifs potenfial fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT disgrace hobby aero modeling industry ruired police itselt free call atrocity guided missil& TRAINERl just some advertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP rucforl Thanks extensive flight-testing ever conducted hobby u can now know ad vance ones fly slow hands-off stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label stretch imagination Send S350 plus 52C postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently avatable trainers evaluated including ARFs Also grades ease-of-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money oack say eye-opening informative time saving money-saving frustration-sparing RIO publication have ever readl Testimonials available request Jim Waterman 3818 Dertleid Dr Dept MA San Antonio TX 78218
