Radio Control: Scale

TOLEDO 1991 As always Weak Signals annual RC trade show something akin paradise serious modeling enthusiast camera hand appreciation very finest contemporary aeromodeling skills mind As worked way up down shows crowded aisles anxious showgoers treated category some carefully crafted models world Now models display werent enough light fires inspiration under themselves manufacturers colorful exhibits hand finish job Booth after fantastic booth decked out latest greatest kits radio equipment engines innovative accessories short Toledo 91 excellent Naturally static display tables Scale among interesting Awards given three separate Scale categories Military Sport Scale Plane sponsored Du-Bro Products Non-Military Sport Scale Plane ISC International Trading Co Ltd Precision Scale Plane Sig Manufacturing Co Judging three Scale categories Toledo Show done accordance current AMA rules making reasonable expect models have either soon will flown sanctioned competitive events Despite what modelers suspect about Toledo airplanes would have say very few intended hangar queens very least flying model simply last step modeling process good airplane hasnt truly completed until its put blue Toledo may debut beautiful airplane have seen too magnificent machines air contest time believe built flown So what have Toledo show month Good stuff both modelers entered static displays few manufacturers exhibited 91 kit manufacturers First exhibitors AMAs relativelydisappointed Mustangs Mustangs new Fun Scale event ever gaining popularityMustangs display several booths among novice scale crowd seemed onlyFrank Garchers Midwest Products Hobart natural expect wide variety new offeringsIndiana both 40 size newer detailed cockpits thing about excellent offering Jack Dor man Models designed com pliment Dave Piatts FW-190 kit cock pits available several other scale accessories Write Jack catalog one-fifth Nakajima Ki-84 Frank scratch-built model Wayne Siewart usu ally known show Porsche-Mooney Turbo Yes major departure Waynes familiar civilian airplane good enough First Place Precision Scale Toledo 9111 wonder will get see model fly Top Gun 190 Dave Piafts fifth-scale kit As can see Dave recommends OS 90 108 Super Tigre 2000 2500 Quadra Im going use Enya VT-240 80-degree Vee-twln 24 four stroke fits just perfectly under fiberglass hood magnificent kit wnooasi igni feet long over ten feet span CBA Models fiberglass P38-H has got impressive scale kit ferings have seen long long time Cant just picture sound pair Tigre 3000s sight bird size making low high-speed pass over run way flying field New F-iS Eagle Larry Wolfes Jet Han gar Hobbies one-ninth scale atten tion detail made production model Larrys best scratch-built P-61 B done Roger Brennom Toledo Ohio Black Widow features pair OS 108s whole lot attention detail Lets face Scale just keeps getting better better better time 34 Model Aviation Scale Jeff Toy 200SSpring GardenSt Ambler PA 19002 ureas nan. manufacturings sport scale Mustang marks manufacturers en try realm built-up WW-il aircraft great looking model usual GP qual ity box 13 IVNU ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALSA SHUTS 35 45 30 BALM STICKS 3545 1/16x1/410 1/lBs3/811 1/161/215 3/32x1/412 3/32s3/813 3/32s1/217 1/8x1/809 311/8s1/41218 371/Be3/81319 451/8e1/21824 553/16x3/161219 613/16x3/81821 3/16x1/22231 711/4k1/41826 1/4 x3/82128 1/4s1/22232 1/43/43445 1/4s14257 5/16 s5/182330 3/8 e3/82939 3/Be1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/Be15473 1/2x1/23855 1/2 x3/44886 1/2s16082 5/8 s5/85270 3/4 x3/47598 1/165233 3/32x240 1/8x243 3/16x249 1/4x256 1/32s337 1/20x337 1/18x33749 3/32x34458 1/8x35574 3/16x38384 1/4s37598 5/16s387115 3/8s390128 1/2e3114160 3/4s3170200 1/16s4587649 3/32 x 4729756 1/8x48210966 3/16x49612675 1/4x411513984 3/8x4170235144 1/2x4235273200 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32s4109 1/8 s4129 3116s4144 1/4 x4155 BALSA HOT LINE Call 806 7456394 10. Centril r. w SAL BA TRIANGLES 36 a426 363630 2236 343445 55 BALM PLANKS35 5 90 s2 67 e32 9 4283 1103302 1104386 22231 23336 24475 33616 34716 TAPERED SHEETS36 1/42 65 14385 362 68 363 98 123125 LONE STAR EPOXY 9 ozList 9298 Sm/n800 15 rn/n600 30w/n600 •uamu iii [v32]Ui iEZW~I iz~vVJ LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD36 1/22382 1/20362 1/18362 3/32374 1/6391 3/163106 1/43126 3/83160 103190 3/43300 13426 1/16498 3/324119 1/84136 3/164167 1/44188 3/64286 1/24386 TRAILING EDGE N 14132 5/161I/A39 3811246 1/2271/ INSTANT GLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 oz Thin300 2 oz Thick550 2 oz Th/n550 CUSTOM CUT CONTEST DALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried e Shipped 100% serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPRUCE STICKS N 45 1/81/81726 161/42026 1/83/82232 3163162838 1/41/43450 1/4384055 1/4w1/24565 3/8N4969 3/81/26077 1/21/26688 1/2347597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 35 3/83/847 1/21264 34 3/4 HARD AMPLE 1/43/8 3/83/6 3/8 12 3/8 34 1234 B 40 45 50 56 68 BIRCH DOWELSN 1809 31611 14/4 51625 3/632 IPLYARCM4 16412898 1132x12475 1116x12478 115x12495 5 PLYBIACH 48 3/32x12725 1/8x12800 3/16x12625 1/4e12625 3/8s12725 811/2x12900 LI7tPLY CR00 VEDLG MOUNTS 12 belies 118x61753/8x3/411/8/45 1/8123503/8s3/415/32/45 11462751/2s3/413/16150 1/4x12580 SASS WOOD45 3/163/1626 3/161/430 3/163/S38 3/161/246 3/163/460 1/41/442 1/43/848 1/43/480 3/93/860 3/81/270 3/83/490 121/290 123/4100 BUNDLE DEALS 20-1/16s3x36699 20-1/16x4x361035 20-3/32s3x36875 1 5-3/32x4x36955 151 /8s3s36750 10-1/8s4s36695 153/16s3x36940 103/1 6x4x36835 10-1/4s3x36655 101/44361050 1 0-3/8s3s36890 5-3/8x4s36655 51 /23936540 51/2e4s361110 1O-/32s4s48930 5-1/8s4s48525 53/16e4e48620 51 /4e4x48680 LONE STAR MODELS Cone 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623St Lubbock TX 79412State accept VISA MasterCard personal checks COD 6 % tax /n Texas US currency on/y M/n wood order 51000 VOw 60 size version good looking airplane display Great Planes Model Manufacturing Urbana Illinois showed new sport scale P 51 too three kits looked great offered easy building characteristics coupled promise superb sport flying qualities what could anyone ask three sport scale/fun scale warbirds As models got bigger still bigger extra attention detail made possible larger size became still evident Byron Originals booth always show-stopper no less Toledo 91 Fans fighters floats fantasy seem reward onlookers first-class treat wherever Byron Originals sets up shop outdone sheer size department CBA Models Warren Ohio impressive P-38 Lightnings Ive ever seen hanging above booth Spanning full ten feet kit mostly Well guess know its hard Scale column least vintage aeroplane sneaking through cioud cover Don Boka Walled Lake Mi brought finely crafted Curtiss Jenny Military Scale tables Toledo thought model might have done Aerodrome kit couldnt sure workmanship top shelfjust such revered subject deserves Aero drome kit compliments gentiemeni fiberglass foam outer wing panels ideal model pair Super Tigre 3000s Plans available all-built-up version too Great Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies talked about new one-ninth scale F15 Eagle found airplane display booth entirely fascinating Anytime can get big guns fill head technologies beyond current experience good time time surely no exception since theres no doubt few minutes Larry might have heading home F9F-8 Cougaralways favorite jets Jet Hangar no means entire ducted fan picture Toledo either Bob Parkinson Flying Models Yellow Aircraft Byron Originals Bob Violett Models several other manufacturers very impressive jet offerings well know models really beginning intrigue fully expect days Ill have break down actually try two incredible high performance ducted fan kits myself Being Leldon George Halerville Alabama built quarter-scale Stinson SR-9 scratch spent few minutes George found out sure does love 01 bird Frankly ii primarily World War enthusiast Ill just have try remember just because engine missing two strokes doesnt mean engine broken RC Modeler Magazines Jerry Smith edits What Its Worth great time running around show samples Coverites new 21st Century Fabric Jerry currently covering Balsa USAs new Vt thats one-third actual size guys scale J-3 Cubs incredible material boy excited pleasure demonstrate other two new Coverite 21st Century materials show must admit being equally amazed what capable doing average scale sport modeler 21st Century products will available October pre-painted fuelproof ironon fabric just ticket scale job youve looking didnt want have paint shooting breeze few friends AMA booth should come strolling good buddy Jack Dorman quite surprised see Jack show neat pair Midwest Mustangs fore ground new 60 version Big bad sport scale heavy metal August 1991 35 Continued page 113 RC Giant Scale/de Vries Continued page 110 aerobatic craft 35% scale model spans 97 inches 75 inches long Flying weight 18 21 lbs Wendell has lots accessories bird including cowl windshield dural landing gear decals first time customs kits Having examined drawings detail can report theyre up Mr Hostetlers very high standards Price $2950 two 42 x 100 inch drawings plus $350 P&H Wendell can contacted 1041 Heatherwood Lane Orrville Ohio 44667 phone 216/682-8896 Back next month II RC Scale/Troy Continued page 35 since usually shares booth Dave Platt didnt think Dave planning make trip Toledo year Well much pleasure both Dave Jack booth impressive ever personal side Dave has long-time friend mentor time see magnificent fifth-scale Focke Wulfs have remember am supposed adult adults dont drool public places front friends About six seven years ago Toledo Show broke down treated myself Daves FW-190 kits trimmings Among accessory goodies retracting shock absorbing hydraulic undercarriage system pair nastylooking Focke WuIf inwardly-canted legs few scale propeller blades two spinners spinner flying other static beautifully molded British fighter pilot rumor has Daves wife Margaret handles pilot castings pair fiberglass bomb halves rack housing lower fuselage addition Daves accessories bought absolutely outrageous cockpit kit two scale machine guns Jack Dorman Jacks company makes line cockpits accessories several fifth scale WW-II fighters work has seen flesh fully appreciated regret running guys trip did have pen handy Dave recited two 11376 Ridgeway RoadKensington OH 444271216223-1950 OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC rtobatic span $17995 span-S18995 Sportobatic M 84 span-S18995 92 span-$ 19995 84 Sportobatics 10 lbs ideal 90 2C 120 4C engines 92 versions 13 lbs. perfect ST2000-3000 equivalent engines Both versions build quickly lite-ply 8 balsa fuselage 8- tail & foam wing Sportobatics fill need hotdog show-off sport planes Knife-edge takeoffs flat spins snap rolls. tobatics will anything can yet land like trainer Super Canopy 95 Giant 99 x 16 Vinyl clad Nylon Yellow Blue White Two-Color Combinations 8 rugged tube frame 10 easy-out steel tent stakes nylon guy cords Folds neat heavy-duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Optional name city state printed ends $6000 QhI0 4pg r best limericks have ever heardand have heard lot Maybe Ill have another opportunity Top Gun Invitational next week As long have fan Ace R/C never realized manufacture lovely large scale Taylorcraft year first time finally noticed understated scale model hanging over booth almost didnt believe Paul Holsten told had kit line years Dummy suppose Ill just have build thingsjust make certain information sinks Anyway its superb looking model would make perfect subject initial venture scale modeling Solitude isnt fun So says Balsa USAs thirdscale J-3 Cub So what did Balsa USA make Cub happy came up breathtaking Stearman compliment J-3 new PT-17 isnt just gigantic immaculately detailed looks quite good accuracy department too few years ago Bealton Virginia scale contest took advantage opportunity buy twenty minute aerobatic ride full-scale Stearman proved things Ill never forget Til felt distant appreciation Pl-17 since flight am absolutely hooked form function graceful agile biplane new Balsa USA offering does lady proper justice would seem compromise nothing bring builder airplane best available really room workshop another kit Well maybe move over Well Scale fans tomorrow wife daughter will flying Palm Beach Florida third running Top Gun Invitational Scale Contest Ill have lots pretty pictures tall stories tell next months column keep close contest known bring out very best very best As much wife look forward Florida trip must tell feel little guilty going close friend Fran Olix Top Guns Chief Judge support Betsy Michael wife year old son Fran home getting strength back after tough cancer operation totally unexpected simultaneous heart attack friends would like send get well card can mail 1235 Horseshoe Lane Blue Bell Pennsylvania 19422 Im sure hell happy hear Fran Im sure know pulling bud Continued page 114 August 1991 113 J177 6\ VfkXUL & MODEL BUILDING 7ERVICE IiAD0 CONTROL PROOJCTS carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 7 18 983-9735 126 WATCHOGUE flOAD EN SIAM 0314 Well about does As magnificent models display Toledo 1991 suppose will best let accompanying pictures tell story After theyll much better job Build straight fly safely See next month NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 114 3/16 1/8 thick 1 lb box- $1475 lincludes4oz Slick Lube $1375 no lube k costs *1 75 10 lb box *11000 UPS Delivered Postpaid US via UPS Cal roe add 6% sales tax Made USA Slow cure conaistant quality Aak FAI-TAN 89/90 catalog lists 100 FF kital CROCKET MOOKSf~ NOW MADE BY SEND $150F Model Supply FORpo 344 C9CA9SON CATALOGTORRANCE CA5iOCARSON 0090746 RE 213 630-8939 field gets unannounced Operational Readiness Inspection cant use Duke Field What enough judges show up What promised manpower doesnt show up What Oh well cant change some things what ifs part job RC Aerobatics/Van PutteRC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 37Continued page 39 Super Tigre 56 RC engine am well way being competitor new Senior Pattern circuit time read Team Selection Finals will over well know three fliers will representing us World Championships Australia As Contest Director event Im proud part Id less honest didnt admit some apprehension Contest Directors mind full what ifs What weather lousy What 9 19th USAF Reserve unit uses applications annor bullet proof vests etc has now changed due work some brilliant guys Allied What guys have done treat Spectra fiber bath cold gas plasma define plasma collection charged particles containing about equal numbers positive ions electrons exhibiting some properties gas differing gas being good conductor electricity old gas plasma plasma created reduced pressures temperature much above room temperature Plasma highly RAPID NICAD ChARGER field charging nicads $6695 adjustable 100% capacity MOSPET held charger 4 5 cell lVt 8 cell TX nicads using state-of-the-art MOSPET technology can rapidly field charge 48 60 V RX 96 V TX nicads simultaneously independently Plug cigarette lighter socket plug included push button unit will restt aarge llLL 100% CAPACITY WIThOUT TIlE CAR ENGInE RIJNTIINO Ifrom 120-140 V source Automatic Voltage Sensing circuitry will terminate charge tEDs will indicate Separate fiX TX current adjustments up least 1000 nsA factory set 500 mA allow fast charging nicads excess 1000 mAll capacity ability used home triclde/overnlght/fast charging system using 12 V DC regulated poser supply Separate HR TX trip voltage adjustments allow charging 4 5 cell fiX nicads sell precise control ow - charge termination voltages GLOW SWITCh 2 & 4 STROKE ENGINES 5 board Glow Switch ailorus easier safer starting 2 4 stroke engines Just throttle back flip prop no external batteries cords deal Works - an on-board 12 volt nicad celL Automatic Tum means thts unit shuts off receiver posered down Will vvotk MI TM & PCM radios Servo reversing adjustable trip point wits LED indicator Will work 1 2 glow plugs Ideal inverted cowied engines Provides reliable idling especially 4 strokes dual POWER MOPPSET design ensures extremely low voltage drop therefore maximum heat glow plug unit shipped tinned leads Also available installed Putaba J connector $500 additional RK ELECTRONICS NOVATE ELICTROnICS 304 rox Hems ituadeon flew Umjaeiafre 03051 8824022 Prepaid Orders Money Order Certified Check Shipping & tlandling $500 COD Orders Cash Certified Check collected delivery Add $350 above amounts DEALER IlYQLIIRIES flU/lIED Prices and Specifications Subject Change Without notice Designed manufactured USA ola timer perfectly proportioned modeling Curtiss Robin 049 Engines Channel RIc 41 Wingspan Electric Power Optional $1295 cr loa Very tOw full scale aircraft deally suited Ic nodal high 5 appealing nid Cuniss Robin ass burn spruce linen age beautifully prupotioRed rubber elsttric glow engines Easy tun build traine-like penlormanca Flyline Models Catalog tot rrrone 17031 2739t53 INE MODELS INC PO Boa 2136 FaIrfax VirginIa 22031 USA reactive electrons free radicals plasma collide surface Spectra ultimate result surface good bonding characteristics chemical modification limited very thin surface layer bulk properties Spectra unaffected result ultimate material high strength light weight laminate applications read sailplanes Unfortunately time Spectra commercially available cloth weights weaves suitable model applications Prior few months ago lightest commercially available Spectra 28 oz plain weave fabric thickness 11 mils Thats thickness 9 12 oz glass fabric also plasma treated wait An experimental batch plasma-treated 17 oz Spectra 7 mil thickness available stuff just right fuselages wing reinforcement Imagine 46 fuselage can double baseball bat weighs mere 2 oz Such thing exists Imagine cross-country wing can used diving board Such thing exists Spectra light white stiff strong sands better Kevlar can cut hot wire hot knife thinking about building new fuselage wing should definitely give try sheerest coincidence Weston AeroDesign Company has limited supply 17 Spectra fabric sale Im sure what price call Frank 301/7575199 particulars want 18 page WACO catalog containing just about everything required composites builders call write 944 Placid Ct Arnold MD 21012 FAX 301/757-8580 Vacuum Pumps Aprils column description making vacuum pump Frigidare refrigerator compressor knowing anything about refrigerators some questions compressor originally worked figured however somebody out would know about Imagine surprise delight heard Bob McCarthy Chicago Bobs son Jim SOAR club team members 114 Model Aviation