THIS PAST AUGUST 7-11 pleasure attending Byron Originals Expo 91 Ida Grove Iowa must admit have never before impressed model aviation event Did say model aviation event Well part guess let tell mix full-scale model aircraft performances Byron Godbersens Aviation Expo 91 finely choreographed might have known really watching sound engines hadnt given game away Like us hearing about Striking Back quite some time seen Ken Wellss RIC Video Magazine tape show times matter fact used entertain scout troops conducted youth group tours AMAs National Center Aeromodeling Reston Virginia never seen Byrons show person always thought Byrons blow-emup would have pretty fun thing watch probably anything get overly excited about Brother ever mistaken Watching live performance Striking Back visually emotionally overpowering yet played single part dramatically creative multi-faceted fullscale scale model air show Expo 91 began full-scale parachute jump performed almost 50 skydivers performance really got audience going because shows announcer promised jumper would land nearest loudest group spectators can well imagine roar As last skydiver touched ground four colorful Pitts Specials came view agile full-scale biplanes belonged Holiday Inn Aerobatic team show picture-perfect demonstration what world class team flying should look like Australias Scale Aviation produces line finely detailed scale accessories model aircraft catalog high quality hardware available United States Cirrus Ventures New Jersey highly acclaimed Cloud Dancers Show Team up next showed thousands spectators attendance what todays model aircraft capable doing During performance Cloud Dancers staged parachute drop own Dancers drop used RC model jumpers RC airplane resemblance earlier full-scale demonstration uncanny watching audience throughout Byrons event really gave accurate indication just far model aircraft technology has come crowd eating up 30 Model Aviation Scale Jeff floy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 Amidst sky smoke flame full-scale Japanese torpedo bomber about turn 180 make another pass Pearl What mix models full-scale aircraft Byron year air show boasts sports value thousands fans world over manner Scale aircraft Expo 91 Take sixteen-foot-long 1/ scale A-7D Cor sair piloted ten-year-old Jay Jung Coiwell Iowa Master Sergeant Doug Deizell hand direct operations youthful fighter Deizell Corsair belong Air Na tional Guards 185th TactIcal Fighter Group A-7 steers wheel brakes uses lOhp golf cart motor VW transmission capable speeds two 30 mph Scale instruments nice addition Scale projects Ill using set JTec instrument panel gauges parts Goldberg Cub inexpensive add tremendous amount realism inside model After win dows transparent reason Du-Bro has scale Piper Cub wheel tire sets available three sizes % 1/4 1/3 scale Retaining collars concealed under hub caps wheels sets will make almost anyones Cub project look lit tie better EXPERIENCE AWESOME FLYING MACHINEI THE STINGER Specifications Fuselage length 52 Rec Engine Size 2-42 cubic Flying Weight 4 lbs up Wing Span 84 Area 1596 sq Radio Channels 4 Cat No 90208 Send SASE Free Color Catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F FAX 404-532-2163 Stinger Features Vacuum Formed Fuselage Turtledeck Wing Fuel Tank Cover Foam Wing Balsa Spars Partial Balsa Sheeting Cap Stripping Required Parts Complete Built-up Fuselage Plywood Sides Hefty Performed Aluminum Landing Gear ABS Cowl Wheel Pants Parts Complete Built-up Tail Assembly Vacuum Formed Canopy Especially Designed First Time Giant Scale Pilot Spare Parts Available No Hardware Included Good Aerobatic Capabilities Excellent Slow Flight Capabilities Easy Follow Plans & Inst Fast Assembly Minimum Parts Symmetrical Airfoil Can Flown IMAA Events After Cloud Dancers show RC Sukhoi SU-26M began its aerobatic presentation show announcer defined maneuvers gave us history full-scale airplane As models demo came close quiet rumble could heard over horizon Shortly after rumble grew deep throaty roar full-scale Sukhoi SU 26M powered front grandstands began its own aerobatics demonstration capacity crowd Once again realism todays scale models dramatically proven direct comparison prototype Expo 91 just kept getting better better full-scale Piper Cub comedy routine followed stage ready Striking Back begin As PA announcers monologue took audience back time 1941 full-scale Tora Tora Tora Zeros actually T-6s performed movie broke horizon set course Pearl Harbor began bomb strafe Striking Back set special effects handled professional manner crowd went absolutely wild show terribly exciting loving minute Retaliation Pearl came shortly afterwards form / scale P-51s P-47s F-6Fs P-40s three B-25s P 38 flown Byrons team talented RC pilots hundred smoke-filled explosions later battles survivors romantically flew off sunset riking Back still wasnt over After enemy appropriately humbled crowd treated re-enactment historic Iwo Jima flag raising powerful dynamics National Anthem brought us goose bumps tears friends 91 Aviation Expo Featuring Striking Back truly first class entertainment wonderful opportunity expose massive numbers non-modelers positive elements sport Scale modeling offers highest compliments go Byron Bruce Godbersen Marc Jensen Joe Shumacher Bob Hess many other dedicated individuals groups attention detail made production stimulating worthwhile enjoyable Lets get back talking about Goldberg J-3 Cub ran out space last month talking about constructing wing finished addressing construction about tell about some finer points go aileron control used Du-Bro 30in 2-56 threaded pushrod wire Goldberg 900 bellcranks wing Servo attachment Du-Bro Aileron Ball Link fitting Z-bend made rod bellcrank end Threaded rods Z-bends Goldberg nylon devises complete chain ailerons way should set aside few bucks purchase Du-Bro 2-56 tap Youll find handy tool threading devises before installing making field trimming 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Scale competitor have attended contest wherein philosophy Give everyone ninety static fly out air clearly evident have tell find presence attitude Scale competition absurd since AMA official rule book provides information necessary reasonably intelligent contest director properly run static portion event other hand have also seen models high static scores wind up winners circle though flights far short prototypical performances Scale models Pattern planes also absurd statement make since rule book clearly defines parameters judging flight portion competition too performance air idea model should solely prove its value Pattern Pylon Soaring competition will provide challenge need Scale other hand feel craftsmanship fidelity scale models necessary virtues really dont need fly Scale competitionyou need mall show bottom line part Scale event whether competitor official its director must understand AMA rule book opinion vanity intended guide manner models static scores pilots flight scores judged Static criteria flight criteria must both met entrant judged due respect official concerned Only can scores can combined decide contestant did best job creating illusion full-scale prototype th ground air Competitors well officials must understand rules competition must know judged expect compete effectively Rules written everyone involved can learn game played play fairly otherwise biggest meanest man field would always win contest model aviation competition rules written AMA members take much time energy draft proposals submit AMA Headquarters Theyre written AMA Headquarters staff Executive Council Once rule has submitted voted passed AMA contest board becomes law land air should followed Whether official competitor agrees no longer issue le force like rule should complain give officials contestants grief should draft rules change proposal time next rules cycle democratic mechanism change competition event rules except AMA Official Safety Code available us Now Ive given sufficient reason read reread Scale rules like Scale cakewalk events contestant can tell judges what maneuvers will fly will fly what order Did know contestant Scale can actually ask officials judge maneuvers unique aircraft non standard manner provided course appropriate documentation has presented contest director approved before flight Thats freedom wont find anywhere else 130 Model Aviation RC Scale/Troy Continued page 130 FINGER SAVER PO Box 1416 St Petersburg FL 33731 featured Safety Comes First November L AVIATION START ADJUST plane ALONE NO DAMAGED FINGERS HIGH quality STEEL Lightweigh Compact US patent No 4993672 Easily adaptable ANY plane Dealers invited SPECIAL FLYING CLUB RATES NOW ONLY $1995 s&h FL res add 7% tax WE MARKET IJIVH UNL U1 SLOPE UAMt1 FOR THE ENTHUSIAST INCLUDING PERFORMANCE TYPES POWERSCALE TYPES UGHT AND HEAVY UFT SPEED AND AEROBAliC FOR CATALOG SEND $2 6 STAMPS OK VS SNIPLANES 2317 N 63RD DEPT MA SEATTLE WA 98103 206 525 5776 AFTER 5 PM demands other RC events dictate general style model must flown order competitive no such boundaries exist Scale can fly model like still competitive Scale participate atmosphere 1912 Blackburn Monoplane can equal P-38 Lightning wherein either can equal fully equipped F-14 Tomcat Try action Pylon Would ever see Sopwith Camel running neck neck Cosmic Wind Could picture 1903 Wright Flyer Pattern contest -38 thermal duration Soaring competition As static scores theres really no excuse score less 100% could pick airplane want model provide documentation judged like can write guide instruct static judges use documentation get choose particular airplane like color scheme like best have copy dont have invent thing imitate what visible Whats dont have bring model contest until has crafted own satisfaction rudder shape wrong make another before decide enter airplane competition second rudder wrong can make third fact can make thousand rudders thats what will take get want judges see will know truth reason model score less perfect builder thought effort good enough judges would never notice flaws kind modeler will rude awakening ever manages get far judges Top Gun Mint Julep US Scale Masters Good enough may okay other events could never acceptable arena like Scales competitors write good portion own tests Scale grass-roots simple because us involved gets build fly what like bor love always easier work As Scale modelers surely love build airplanes model took hundred hours complete will have provided hundred hours pleasure truth shouldnt two-thousand-hour model twenty times enjoyable Yes friends Scale competition easy because difficult part Scale modeling isnt contest its attitudemaking commitment build fly Scale model following through commitment until job completed Ill close Build straight fly safely See next month D RC Slope Soaring/Byers Continued page 37 original plan called built-up balsa wing spruce spars opted -t sandwich foam cored wing fiberglass /16 balsa sheeting construction instead elevator rudder same type construction used %2-in balsa instead 1A6 sheeting wing also utilizes 350 mm double gate multiplex spoilers extremely effective killing lift model weighs nearly 10 pounds Because heavy Note scale ships will typically heavier might feel necessary opted add retractable landing gear saves wear tear ship makes lot fun land Finally model control JR radio system Pete Bechtel long time Slope Soaring addict owner Multiplex DG 500 model standoff replica two-place ship built Glaser-Dirks model also uses Ritz 2 combination Continued page 133 RADIO SOUTH 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 KPRO HINGESSpecial Pap UEasiest Hinge Install IPlaaticI No pinning messy epoxy Instant glues needed Special Paper .- No special hinge slotter needed .- No alignment necessary AC- $24SIpkg 18 e S44gIpkg 24 torus cyanoacrylate adhesives available local hobby shop call IIJ 9044340909 January 1992 131 aI ARE OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT WORLD WAR II PLANES DESIGNED BY WING MFG $1 50 KIT IS HAND 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THIS PAST AUGUST 7-11 pleasure attending Byron Originals Expo 91 Ida Grove Iowa must admit have never before impressed model aviation event Did say model aviation event Well part guess let tell mix full-scale model aircraft performances Byron Godbersens Aviation Expo 91 finely choreographed might have known really watching sound engines hadnt given game away Like us hearing about Striking Back quite some time seen Ken Wellss RIC Video Magazine tape show times matter fact used entertain scout troops conducted youth group tours AMAs National Center Aeromodeling Reston Virginia never seen Byrons show person always thought Byrons blow-emup would have pretty fun thing watch probably anything get overly excited about Brother ever mistaken Watching live performance Striking Back visually emotionally overpowering yet played single part dramatically creative multi-faceted fullscale scale model air show Expo 91 began full-scale parachute jump performed almost 50 skydivers performance really got audience going because shows announcer promised jumper would land nearest loudest group spectators can well imagine roar As last skydiver touched ground four colorful Pitts Specials came view agile full-scale biplanes belonged Holiday Inn Aerobatic team show picture-perfect demonstration what world class team flying should look like Australias Scale Aviation produces line finely detailed scale accessories model aircraft catalog high quality hardware available United States Cirrus Ventures New Jersey highly acclaimed Cloud Dancers Show Team up next showed thousands spectators attendance what todays model aircraft capable doing During performance Cloud Dancers staged parachute drop own Dancers drop used RC model jumpers RC airplane resemblance earlier full-scale demonstration uncanny watching audience throughout Byrons event really gave accurate indication just far model aircraft technology has come crowd eating up 30 Model Aviation Scale Jeff floy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 Amidst sky smoke flame full-scale Japanese torpedo bomber about turn 180 make another pass Pearl What mix models full-scale aircraft Byron year air show boasts sports value thousands fans world over manner Scale aircraft Expo 91 Take sixteen-foot-long 1/ scale A-7D Cor sair piloted ten-year-old Jay Jung Coiwell Iowa Master Sergeant Doug Deizell hand direct operations youthful fighter Deizell Corsair belong Air Na tional Guards 185th TactIcal Fighter Group A-7 steers wheel brakes uses lOhp golf cart motor VW transmission capable speeds two 30 mph Scale instruments nice addition Scale projects Ill using set JTec instrument panel gauges parts Goldberg Cub inexpensive add tremendous amount realism inside model After win dows transparent reason Du-Bro has scale Piper Cub wheel tire sets available three sizes % 1/4 1/3 scale Retaining collars concealed under hub caps wheels sets will make almost anyones Cub project look lit tie better EXPERIENCE AWESOME FLYING MACHINEI THE STINGER Specifications Fuselage length 52 Rec Engine Size 2-42 cubic Flying Weight 4 lbs up Wing Span 84 Area 1596 sq Radio Channels 4 Cat No 90208 Send SASE Free Color Catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F FAX 404-532-2163 Stinger Features Vacuum Formed Fuselage Turtledeck Wing Fuel Tank Cover Foam Wing Balsa Spars Partial Balsa Sheeting Cap Stripping Required Parts Complete Built-up Fuselage Plywood Sides Hefty Performed Aluminum Landing Gear ABS Cowl Wheel Pants Parts Complete Built-up Tail Assembly Vacuum Formed Canopy Especially Designed First Time Giant Scale Pilot Spare Parts Available No Hardware Included Good Aerobatic Capabilities Excellent Slow Flight Capabilities Easy Follow Plans & Inst Fast Assembly Minimum Parts Symmetrical Airfoil Can Flown IMAA Events After Cloud Dancers show RC Sukhoi SU-26M began its aerobatic presentation show announcer defined maneuvers gave us history full-scale airplane As models demo came close quiet rumble could heard over horizon Shortly after rumble grew deep throaty roar full-scale Sukhoi SU 26M powered front grandstands began its own aerobatics demonstration capacity crowd Once again realism todays scale models dramatically proven direct comparison prototype Expo 91 just kept getting better better full-scale Piper Cub comedy routine followed stage ready Striking Back begin As PA announcers monologue took audience back time 1941 full-scale Tora Tora Tora Zeros actually T-6s performed movie broke horizon set course Pearl Harbor began bomb strafe Striking Back set special effects handled professional manner crowd went absolutely wild show terribly exciting loving minute Retaliation Pearl came shortly afterwards form / scale P-51s P-47s F-6Fs P-40s three B-25s P 38 flown Byrons team talented RC pilots hundred smoke-filled explosions later battles survivors romantically flew off sunset riking Back still wasnt over After enemy appropriately humbled crowd treated re-enactment historic Iwo Jima flag raising powerful dynamics National Anthem brought us goose bumps tears friends 91 Aviation Expo Featuring Striking Back truly first class entertainment wonderful opportunity expose massive numbers non-modelers positive elements sport Scale modeling offers highest compliments go Byron Bruce Godbersen Marc Jensen Joe Shumacher Bob Hess many other dedicated individuals groups attention detail made production stimulating worthwhile enjoyable Lets get back talking about Goldberg J-3 Cub ran out space last month talking about constructing wing finished addressing construction about tell about some finer points go aileron control used Du-Bro 30in 2-56 threaded pushrod wire Goldberg 900 bellcranks wing Servo attachment Du-Bro Aileron Ball Link fitting Z-bend made rod bellcrank end Threaded rods Z-bends Goldberg nylon devises complete chain ailerons way should set aside few bucks purchase Du-Bro 2-56 tap Youll find handy tool threading devises before installing making field trimming much pleasurable too final change wing Continued page 126 January 1992 31 Super Flying Giant Scale Model military aircraft forte John C Fredriksens book Flying Model Warplanes must book directs reader 8656 model plans sources worldwide SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 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scraps / inch Lite-Ply cut sandwich forward tongue platform up front third cut support maple bolt-down block rear cabin Removal cockpit platform radio maintenance takes moment method final fuselage construction modification concerns fin fairing blocks mounting stab rudder Cubs have unique fabric fillet base finand has overlooked Goldbergs fine kit order capture the rear fuselage/fin covering correctly need sand sides blocks match fuselage sides dont have sand tops fin fairing blocks covering will never touch exception cap strips aileron linkages modifications can made almost point during Goldberg Cubs constructionin cases its too much trouble after has completed flown step Im doing now covering model Coverites new pre-painted 21st Century Fabric Im also process fabricating wings struts jury struts painting cabin interior constructing details landing gear shock cords Ive also included photo Du-Bros off-the-hobby-shop-shelf scale Cub wheels thats month Ill have wait until next issue finish airplane give some chance catch up someone know building larger Cub Goldbergs Ill suggest order latest catalog Australias Scale Aviation Scale Aviation produces line accessories can turn good projects great projects stuff beautiful US distributor Scale Aviation Bill Raub Cirrus Ventures 115 Hunter Avenue Fanwood NJ 07023 SA catalog price bargain $3 credited against first order Alls well ends well So have written asking help locate plans favorite combat airplanes Air Age Publications has recently published book should satisfy obscure hunts military subjects Flying Model Warplanes John C Fredriksen thorough up date collection plan ORIGINALS. Still Best Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Strobe Light Ad] Rate 9V$1995 Landing Lights 48V$3995 Mars Rotating Beacon Ad] Rate 9 V$1995 Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9 V$2495 Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 January 1992 127 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES CALL 800/8335680 Gasoline fueled Produces 3 foot flame will power planes up 228 mph Designed FUN EASY build home shop about 8 hours using materials already have such aerosol spray can combustion chamber Only simple hand tools needed Both high performance jet engines FUN EASY build STEP BY STEP DETAILED FULL SIZE plan sets complete fuel ignition systems JOIN THE JET AGE sending $995 3hp plan set $1295 7hp plan set both sets $2000 JET ENGINE TECHNOLOGI ES 10241 Ridgewood El Paso Texas 79925 source information well organized highly recommended writer country ever launched airplane theater operation represented flew meant injury enemy its undoubtedly 304 pages John Fredriksens book youll likely directed its model plan information write Air Age Publications 251 Danbury St Wilton CT 06897 time think Ive put subject Air Designs big SE-Sa bed mail comes wake up again recently received letter Air Designs founders Bill DeVerna 228 Edgerton Drive Waterville OH 43566 Bill informed Air Design still lives now its sole proprietor last years Toledo show Bill showed set large scale custom retracts producing never realized company name Air Design might have talked British Scouts him hours Though SE-Sa no longer stable Air Design has number products accessories might interest Send Bill stamped self-addressed envelope current listing letter Bill promised try tracking down scale SE-Sa plan case would care model As luck would have received telephone call Mike Cook owner Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 Mike still has plans Air Design SE-Sa can arrange copies sent set memories building aeroplane poured out plans old Berkeley box Mike purchasers original Air Design company kindly informed Avco still operation company no longer manufactures SE-5a kit scale accessories several other models available ABS plastic WW-I style wheel covers both Lewis Vickers machine gun kits hand scale will compliment Balsa USAs Sopwith Pup perfecfly Avco also has nicely done affordable cockpit kits several scales popular airplane kits including Sig Platt Yellow Aircraft Ziroli Nosen Balsa USA subjects Next month space available Ill give in-depth look cockpit Mike produces Sigs J-3 Cub cockpit kits light easy assemble amply detailed can buy taking out second mortgage country estate John Gaquer D&J Manufacturing 1111 Industrial Parkway Brick NJ 08724 has Top Flite Models SE-Sa plan sets available Anyone interested can get ten dollars including UPS shipping John offering trade set Top Flite plans first person will have enlarged 1A scale provide him copy blown up plans Sounds like deal youd better hurry want first Restored scale plans large number Top Flite Berkeley Mooney other companies discontinued kits still available David W Jones 2703 Lincolnwood Drive Evanston IL 60201 David has restoring plans friend Al Onken number years have built up quite sizable collection first class subjects necessary addition complete contents original plans Davids Als restorations include drawings extra parts patterns did appear original kits plans cases feature sole difference between being able get being able use particular set drawings David Jones Al Onken employed pattern design departments Revell/Monogram needless say have accumulated wealth experience Scale aeromodeling have rare Scale plan youd like make available future plan-seekers let know about Its likely Continued page 130 AT LAST REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS INTRODUCING THE UP1 ADJUSTABLE SPEED RETRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 12X75X375 inches Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20- 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins Introductory price $2495 US plus shipping Dealer inquiries welcome ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oa kville OntarioL6H 2S8 CanadaPhone 416 842 1703 Coming soon quarter scale retracts up 50 pound aircraft _____ 128 Model Aviation 3 7 HP PULSE JET ENGINES AVAILABLE plot airfoils dot-matrix printer with.. 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHE5 MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR sHEmD WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY YIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USERFRIENDLY MENUDIlJVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 26PAGE USER MANUAL $4500 odd 0,.. ordaro plo. noose lle.liol bat SUIt hr USUS itItttn taNtPCjXrAr mpkttbk ooopm 05 dot tt ptotn Gin oOptifaptotif tflfltflS oodUI pt Sr 3S 5110 545 obsck inooy ordbo CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 someone may really need day Write David list what have hand Dont forget enclose stamped self-addressed envelope Im going open sizable can worms right now Im going tell Scale modeling easiest compete RC modeling disciplines Before open way please understand worms am releasing supposed fun worms nothing really dont want exchange endless amount pointless correspondence about sanctity Scale modeling Scale competition since bellieve much anyone else does ask read intended ngue cheek its fair share truth time Scale competitor have attended contest wherein philosophy Give everyone ninety static fly out air clearly evident have tell find presence attitude Scale competition absurd since AMA official rule book provides information necessary reasonably intelligent contest director properly run static portion event other hand have also seen models high static scores wind up winners circle though flights far short prototypical performances Scale models Pattern planes also absurd statement make since rule book clearly defines parameters judging flight portion competition too performance air idea model should solely prove its value Pattern Pylon Soaring competition will provide challenge need Scale other hand feel craftsmanship fidelity scale models necessary virtues really dont need fly Scale competitionyou need mall show bottom line part Scale event whether competitor official its director must understand AMA rule book opinion vanity intended guide manner models static scores pilots flight scores judged Static criteria flight criteria must both met entrant judged due respect official concerned Only can scores can combined decide contestant did best job creating illusion full-scale prototype th ground air Competitors well officials must understand rules competition must know judged expect compete effectively Rules written everyone involved can learn game played play fairly otherwise biggest meanest man field would always win contest model aviation competition rules written AMA members take much time energy draft proposals submit AMA Headquarters Theyre written AMA Headquarters staff Executive Council Once rule has submitted voted passed AMA contest board becomes law land air should followed Whether official competitor agrees no longer issue le force like rule should complain give officials contestants grief should draft rules change proposal time next rules cycle democratic mechanism change competition event rules except AMA Official Safety Code available us Now Ive given sufficient reason read reread Scale rules like Scale cakewalk events contestant can tell judges what maneuvers will fly will fly what order Did know contestant Scale can actually ask officials judge maneuvers unique aircraft non standard manner provided course appropriate documentation has presented contest director approved before flight Thats freedom wont find anywhere else 130 Model Aviation RC Scale/Troy Continued page 130 FINGER SAVER PO Box 1416 St Petersburg FL 33731 featured Safety Comes First November L AVIATION START ADJUST plane ALONE NO DAMAGED FINGERS HIGH quality STEEL Lightweigh Compact US patent No 4993672 Easily adaptable ANY plane Dealers invited SPECIAL FLYING CLUB RATES NOW ONLY $1995 s&h FL res add 7% tax WE MARKET IJIVH UNL U1 SLOPE UAMt1 FOR THE ENTHUSIAST INCLUDING PERFORMANCE TYPES POWERSCALE TYPES UGHT AND HEAVY UFT SPEED AND AEROBAliC FOR CATALOG SEND $2 6 STAMPS OK VS SNIPLANES 2317 N 63RD DEPT MA SEATTLE WA 98103 206 525 5776 AFTER 5 PM demands other RC events dictate general style model must flown order competitive no such boundaries exist Scale can fly model like still competitive Scale participate atmosphere 1912 Blackburn Monoplane can equal P-38 Lightning wherein either can equal fully equipped F-14 Tomcat Try action Pylon Would ever see Sopwith Camel running neck neck Cosmic Wind Could picture 1903 Wright Flyer Pattern contest -38 thermal duration Soaring competition As static scores theres really no excuse score less 100% could pick airplane want model provide documentation judged like can write guide instruct static judges use documentation get choose particular airplane like color scheme like best have copy dont have invent thing imitate what visible Whats dont have bring model contest until has crafted own satisfaction rudder shape wrong make another before decide enter airplane competition second rudder wrong can make third fact can make thousand rudders thats what will take get want judges see will know truth reason model score less perfect builder thought effort good enough judges would never notice flaws kind modeler will rude awakening ever manages get far judges Top Gun Mint Julep US Scale Masters Good enough may okay other events could never acceptable arena like Scales competitors write good portion own tests Scale grass-roots simple because us involved gets build fly what like bor love always easier work As Scale modelers surely love build airplanes model took hundred hours complete will have provided hundred hours pleasure truth shouldnt two-thousand-hour model twenty times enjoyable Yes friends Scale competition easy because difficult part Scale modeling isnt contest its attitudemaking commitment build fly Scale model following through commitment until job completed Ill close Build straight fly safely See next month D RC Slope Soaring/Byers Continued page 37 original plan called built-up balsa wing spruce spars opted -t sandwich foam cored wing fiberglass /16 balsa sheeting construction instead elevator rudder same type construction used %2-in balsa instead 1A6 sheeting wing also utilizes 350 mm double gate multiplex spoilers extremely effective killing lift model weighs nearly 10 pounds Because heavy Note scale ships will typically heavier might feel necessary opted add retractable landing gear saves wear tear ship makes lot fun land Finally model control JR radio system Pete Bechtel long time Slope Soaring addict owner Multiplex DG 500 model standoff replica two-place ship built Glaser-Dirks model also uses Ritz 2 combination Continued page 133 RADIO SOUTH 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 KPRO HINGESSpecial Pap UEasiest Hinge Install IPlaaticI No pinning messy epoxy Instant glues needed Special Paper .- No special hinge slotter needed .- No alignment necessary AC- $24SIpkg 18 e S44gIpkg 24 torus cyanoacrylate adhesives available local hobby shop call IIJ 9044340909 January 1992 131 aI ARE OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT WORLD WAR II PLANES DESIGNED BY WING MFG $1 50 KIT IS HAND 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THIS PAST AUGUST 7-11 pleasure attending Byron Originals Expo 91 Ida Grove Iowa must admit have never before impressed model aviation event Did say model aviation event Well part guess let tell mix full-scale model aircraft performances Byron Godbersens Aviation Expo 91 finely choreographed might have known really watching sound engines hadnt given game away Like us hearing about Striking Back quite some time seen Ken Wellss RIC Video Magazine tape show times matter fact used entertain scout troops conducted youth group tours AMAs National Center Aeromodeling Reston Virginia never seen Byrons show person always thought Byrons blow-emup would have pretty fun thing watch probably anything get overly excited about Brother ever mistaken Watching live performance Striking Back visually emotionally overpowering yet played single part dramatically creative multi-faceted fullscale scale model air show Expo 91 began full-scale parachute jump performed almost 50 skydivers performance really got audience going because shows announcer promised jumper would land nearest loudest group spectators can well imagine roar As last skydiver touched ground four colorful Pitts Specials came view agile full-scale biplanes belonged Holiday Inn Aerobatic team show picture-perfect demonstration what world class team flying should look like Australias Scale Aviation produces line finely detailed scale accessories model aircraft catalog high quality hardware available United States Cirrus Ventures New Jersey highly acclaimed Cloud Dancers Show Team up next showed thousands spectators attendance what todays model aircraft capable doing During performance Cloud Dancers staged parachute drop own Dancers drop used RC model jumpers RC airplane resemblance earlier full-scale demonstration uncanny watching audience throughout Byrons event really gave accurate indication just far model aircraft technology has come crowd eating up 30 Model Aviation Scale Jeff floy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 Amidst sky smoke flame full-scale Japanese torpedo bomber about turn 180 make another pass Pearl What mix models full-scale aircraft Byron year air show boasts sports value thousands fans world over manner Scale aircraft Expo 91 Take sixteen-foot-long 1/ scale A-7D Cor sair piloted ten-year-old Jay Jung Coiwell Iowa Master Sergeant Doug Deizell hand direct operations youthful fighter Deizell Corsair belong Air Na tional Guards 185th TactIcal Fighter Group A-7 steers wheel brakes uses lOhp golf cart motor VW transmission capable speeds two 30 mph Scale instruments nice addition Scale projects Ill using set JTec instrument panel gauges parts Goldberg Cub inexpensive add tremendous amount realism inside model After win dows transparent reason Du-Bro has scale Piper Cub wheel tire sets available three sizes % 1/4 1/3 scale Retaining collars concealed under hub caps wheels sets will make almost anyones Cub project look lit tie better EXPERIENCE AWESOME FLYING MACHINEI THE STINGER Specifications Fuselage length 52 Rec Engine Size 2-42 cubic Flying Weight 4 lbs up Wing Span 84 Area 1596 sq Radio Channels 4 Cat No 90208 Send SASE Free Color Catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F FAX 404-532-2163 Stinger Features Vacuum Formed Fuselage Turtledeck Wing Fuel Tank Cover Foam Wing Balsa Spars Partial Balsa Sheeting Cap Stripping Required Parts Complete Built-up Fuselage Plywood Sides Hefty Performed Aluminum Landing Gear ABS Cowl Wheel Pants Parts Complete Built-up Tail Assembly Vacuum Formed Canopy Especially Designed First Time Giant Scale Pilot Spare Parts Available No Hardware Included Good Aerobatic Capabilities Excellent Slow Flight Capabilities Easy Follow Plans & Inst Fast Assembly Minimum Parts Symmetrical Airfoil Can Flown IMAA Events After Cloud Dancers show RC Sukhoi SU-26M began its aerobatic presentation show announcer defined maneuvers gave us history full-scale airplane As models demo came close quiet rumble could heard over horizon Shortly after rumble grew deep throaty roar full-scale Sukhoi SU 26M powered front grandstands began its own aerobatics demonstration capacity crowd Once again realism todays scale models dramatically proven direct comparison prototype Expo 91 just kept getting better better full-scale Piper Cub comedy routine followed stage ready Striking Back begin As PA announcers monologue took audience back time 1941 full-scale Tora Tora Tora Zeros actually T-6s performed movie broke horizon set course Pearl Harbor began bomb strafe Striking Back set special effects handled professional manner crowd went absolutely wild show terribly exciting loving minute Retaliation Pearl came shortly afterwards form / scale P-51s P-47s F-6Fs P-40s three B-25s P 38 flown Byrons team talented RC pilots hundred smoke-filled explosions later battles survivors romantically flew off sunset riking Back still wasnt over After enemy appropriately humbled crowd treated re-enactment historic Iwo Jima flag raising powerful dynamics National Anthem brought us goose bumps tears friends 91 Aviation Expo Featuring Striking Back truly first class entertainment wonderful opportunity expose massive numbers non-modelers positive elements sport Scale modeling offers highest compliments go Byron Bruce Godbersen Marc Jensen Joe Shumacher Bob Hess many other dedicated individuals groups attention detail made production stimulating worthwhile enjoyable Lets get back talking about Goldberg J-3 Cub ran out space last month talking about constructing wing finished addressing construction about tell about some finer points go aileron control used Du-Bro 30in 2-56 threaded pushrod wire Goldberg 900 bellcranks wing Servo attachment Du-Bro Aileron Ball Link fitting Z-bend made rod bellcrank end Threaded rods Z-bends Goldberg nylon devises complete chain ailerons way should set aside few bucks purchase Du-Bro 2-56 tap Youll find handy tool threading devises before installing making field trimming much pleasurable too final change wing Continued page 126 January 1992 31 Super Flying Giant Scale Model military aircraft forte John C Fredriksens book Flying Model Warplanes must book directs reader 8656 model plans sources worldwide SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 1C91-5 PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539-4615 Toll free order number l-800-338-1CST RC Scale/Troy Continued page 31 tips Before installing Lite Ply wing tips used trace four tip doublers onto piece soft 4 inch balsa After tips installed per plan glued doublers place top bottom over tips between forward rear sheeting After sanding contour found gave tips Cubs wing much finished look Cubs tips tubing took ten minutes time Tail Group Since tail feathers full-scale J-3 tube construction further decided round appropriate edges models stab elevators rudder fin kinda hurt round top vertical fin underside rudder overbalance tubing round isnt As much enjoy using Goldbergs webbed Flex-Point Hinges sport models opted Robarts steel pin Hinge Points project scale-like appearance drilled inch holes instructed Robart used /8 square X-Acto file allow hinge 126 Model Aviation OUR RE V-UP IN VENTOR V VERA GES OVER 9000 PROPS I! 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scraps / inch Lite-Ply cut sandwich forward tongue platform up front third cut support maple bolt-down block rear cabin Removal cockpit platform radio maintenance takes moment method final fuselage construction modification concerns fin fairing blocks mounting stab rudder Cubs have unique fabric fillet base finand has overlooked Goldbergs fine kit order capture the rear fuselage/fin covering correctly need sand sides blocks match fuselage sides dont have sand tops fin fairing blocks covering will never touch exception cap strips aileron linkages modifications can made almost point during Goldberg Cubs constructionin cases its too much trouble after has completed flown step Im doing now covering model Coverites new pre-painted 21st Century Fabric Im also process fabricating wings struts jury struts painting cabin interior constructing details landing gear shock cords Ive also included photo Du-Bros off-the-hobby-shop-shelf scale Cub wheels thats month Ill have wait until next issue finish airplane give some chance catch up someone know building larger Cub Goldbergs Ill suggest order latest catalog Australias Scale Aviation Scale Aviation produces line accessories can turn good projects great projects stuff beautiful US distributor Scale Aviation Bill Raub Cirrus Ventures 115 Hunter Avenue Fanwood NJ 07023 SA catalog price bargain $3 credited against first order Alls well ends well So have written asking help locate plans favorite combat airplanes Air Age Publications has recently published book should satisfy obscure hunts military subjects Flying Model Warplanes John C Fredriksen thorough up date collection plan ORIGINALS. Still Best Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Strobe Light Ad] Rate 9V$1995 Landing Lights 48V$3995 Mars Rotating Beacon Ad] Rate 9 V$1995 Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9 V$2495 Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 January 1992 127 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES CALL 800/8335680 Gasoline fueled Produces 3 foot flame will power planes up 228 mph Designed FUN EASY build home shop about 8 hours using materials already have such aerosol spray can combustion chamber Only simple hand tools needed Both high performance jet engines FUN EASY build STEP BY STEP DETAILED FULL SIZE plan sets complete fuel ignition systems JOIN THE JET AGE sending $995 3hp plan set $1295 7hp plan set both sets $2000 JET ENGINE TECHNOLOGI ES 10241 Ridgewood El Paso Texas 79925 source information well organized highly recommended writer country ever launched airplane theater operation represented flew meant injury enemy its undoubtedly 304 pages John Fredriksens book youll likely directed its model plan information write Air Age Publications 251 Danbury St Wilton CT 06897 time think Ive put subject Air Designs big SE-Sa bed mail comes wake up again recently received letter Air Designs founders Bill DeVerna 228 Edgerton Drive Waterville OH 43566 Bill informed Air Design still lives now its sole proprietor last years Toledo show Bill showed set large scale custom retracts producing never realized company name Air Design might have talked British Scouts him hours Though SE-Sa no longer stable Air Design has number products accessories might interest Send Bill stamped self-addressed envelope current listing letter Bill promised try tracking down scale SE-Sa plan case would care model As luck would have received telephone call Mike Cook owner Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 Mike still has plans Air Design SE-Sa can arrange copies sent set memories building aeroplane poured out plans old Berkeley box Mike purchasers original Air Design company kindly informed Avco still operation company no longer manufactures SE-5a kit scale accessories several other models available ABS plastic WW-I style wheel covers both Lewis Vickers machine gun kits hand scale will compliment Balsa USAs Sopwith Pup perfecfly Avco also has nicely done affordable cockpit kits several scales popular airplane kits including Sig Platt Yellow Aircraft Ziroli Nosen Balsa USA subjects Next month space available Ill give in-depth look cockpit Mike produces Sigs J-3 Cub cockpit kits light easy assemble amply detailed can buy taking out second mortgage country estate John Gaquer D&J Manufacturing 1111 Industrial Parkway Brick NJ 08724 has Top Flite Models SE-Sa plan sets available Anyone interested can get ten dollars including UPS shipping John offering trade set Top Flite plans first person will have enlarged 1A scale provide him copy blown up plans Sounds like deal youd better hurry want first Restored scale plans large number Top Flite Berkeley Mooney other companies discontinued kits still available David W Jones 2703 Lincolnwood Drive Evanston IL 60201 David has restoring plans friend Al Onken number years have built up quite sizable collection first class subjects necessary addition complete contents original plans Davids Als restorations include drawings extra parts patterns did appear original kits plans cases feature sole difference between being able get being able use particular set drawings David Jones Al Onken employed pattern design departments Revell/Monogram needless say have accumulated wealth experience Scale aeromodeling have rare Scale plan youd like make available future plan-seekers let know about Its likely Continued page 130 AT LAST REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS INTRODUCING THE UP1 ADJUSTABLE SPEED RETRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 12X75X375 inches Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20- 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins Introductory price $2495 US plus shipping Dealer inquiries welcome ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oa kville OntarioL6H 2S8 CanadaPhone 416 842 1703 Coming soon quarter scale retracts up 50 pound aircraft _____ 128 Model Aviation 3 7 HP PULSE JET ENGINES AVAILABLE plot airfoils dot-matrix printer with.. 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHE5 MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR sHEmD WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY YIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USERFRIENDLY MENUDIlJVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 26PAGE USER MANUAL $4500 odd 0,.. ordaro plo. noose lle.liol bat SUIt hr USUS itItttn taNtPCjXrAr mpkttbk ooopm 05 dot tt ptotn Gin oOptifaptotif tflfltflS oodUI pt Sr 3S 5110 545 obsck inooy ordbo CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 someone may really need day Write David list what have hand Dont forget enclose stamped self-addressed envelope Im going open sizable can worms right now Im going tell Scale modeling easiest compete RC modeling disciplines Before open way please understand worms am releasing supposed fun worms nothing really dont want exchange endless amount pointless correspondence about sanctity Scale modeling Scale competition since bellieve much anyone else does ask read intended ngue cheek its fair share truth time Scale competitor have attended contest wherein philosophy Give everyone ninety static fly out air clearly evident have tell find presence attitude Scale competition absurd since AMA official rule book provides information necessary reasonably intelligent contest director properly run static portion event other hand have also seen models high static scores wind up winners circle though flights far short prototypical performances Scale models Pattern planes also absurd statement make since rule book clearly defines parameters judging flight portion competition too performance air idea model should solely prove its value Pattern Pylon Soaring competition will provide challenge need Scale other hand feel craftsmanship fidelity scale models necessary virtues really dont need fly Scale competitionyou need mall show bottom line part Scale event whether competitor official its director must understand AMA rule book opinion vanity intended guide manner models static scores pilots flight scores judged Static criteria flight criteria must both met entrant judged due respect official concerned Only can scores can combined decide contestant did best job creating illusion full-scale prototype th ground air Competitors well officials must understand rules competition must know judged expect compete effectively Rules written everyone involved can learn game played play fairly otherwise biggest meanest man field would always win contest model aviation competition rules written AMA members take much time energy draft proposals submit AMA Headquarters Theyre written AMA Headquarters staff Executive Council Once rule has submitted voted passed AMA contest board becomes law land air should followed Whether official competitor agrees no longer issue le force like rule should complain give officials contestants grief should draft rules change proposal time next rules cycle democratic mechanism change competition event rules except AMA Official Safety Code available us Now Ive given sufficient reason read reread Scale rules like Scale cakewalk events contestant can tell judges what maneuvers will fly will fly what order Did know contestant Scale can actually ask officials judge maneuvers unique aircraft non standard manner provided course appropriate documentation has presented contest director approved before flight Thats freedom wont find anywhere else 130 Model Aviation RC Scale/Troy Continued page 130 FINGER SAVER PO Box 1416 St Petersburg FL 33731 featured Safety Comes First November L AVIATION START ADJUST plane ALONE NO DAMAGED FINGERS HIGH quality STEEL Lightweigh Compact US patent No 4993672 Easily adaptable ANY plane Dealers invited SPECIAL FLYING CLUB RATES NOW ONLY $1995 s&h FL res add 7% tax WE MARKET IJIVH UNL U1 SLOPE UAMt1 FOR THE ENTHUSIAST INCLUDING PERFORMANCE TYPES POWERSCALE TYPES UGHT AND HEAVY UFT SPEED AND AEROBAliC FOR CATALOG SEND $2 6 STAMPS OK VS SNIPLANES 2317 N 63RD DEPT MA SEATTLE WA 98103 206 525 5776 AFTER 5 PM demands other RC events dictate general style model must flown order competitive no such boundaries exist Scale can fly model like still competitive Scale participate atmosphere 1912 Blackburn Monoplane can equal P-38 Lightning wherein either can equal fully equipped F-14 Tomcat Try action Pylon Would ever see Sopwith Camel running neck neck Cosmic Wind Could picture 1903 Wright Flyer Pattern contest -38 thermal duration Soaring competition As static scores theres really no excuse score less 100% could pick airplane want model provide documentation judged like can write guide instruct static judges use documentation get choose particular airplane like color scheme like best have copy dont have invent thing imitate what visible Whats dont have bring model contest until has crafted own satisfaction rudder shape wrong make another before decide enter airplane competition second rudder wrong can make third fact can make thousand rudders thats what will take get want judges see will know truth reason model score less perfect builder thought effort good enough judges would never notice flaws kind modeler will rude awakening ever manages get far judges Top Gun Mint Julep US Scale Masters Good enough may okay other events could never acceptable arena like Scales competitors write good portion own tests Scale grass-roots simple because us involved gets build fly what like bor love always easier work As Scale modelers surely love build airplanes model took hundred hours complete will have provided hundred hours pleasure truth shouldnt two-thousand-hour model twenty times enjoyable Yes friends Scale competition easy because difficult part Scale modeling isnt contest its attitudemaking commitment build fly Scale model following through commitment until job completed Ill close Build straight fly safely See next month D RC Slope Soaring/Byers Continued page 37 original plan called built-up balsa wing spruce spars opted -t sandwich foam cored wing fiberglass /16 balsa sheeting construction instead elevator rudder same type construction used %2-in balsa instead 1A6 sheeting wing also utilizes 350 mm double gate multiplex spoilers extremely effective killing lift model weighs nearly 10 pounds Because heavy Note scale ships will typically heavier might feel necessary opted add retractable landing gear saves wear tear ship makes lot fun land Finally model control JR radio system Pete Bechtel long time Slope Soaring addict owner Multiplex DG 500 model standoff replica two-place ship built Glaser-Dirks model also uses Ritz 2 combination Continued page 133 RADIO SOUTH 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 KPRO HINGESSpecial Pap UEasiest Hinge Install IPlaaticI No pinning messy epoxy Instant glues needed Special Paper .- No special hinge slotter needed .- No alignment necessary AC- $24SIpkg 18 e S44gIpkg 24 torus cyanoacrylate adhesives available local hobby shop call IIJ 9044340909 January 1992 131 aI ARE OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT WORLD WAR II PLANES DESIGNED BY WING MFG $1 50 KIT IS HAND 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
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THIS PAST AUGUST 7-11 pleasure attending Byron Originals Expo 91 Ida Grove Iowa must admit have never before impressed model aviation event Did say model aviation event Well part guess let tell mix full-scale model aircraft performances Byron Godbersens Aviation Expo 91 finely choreographed might have known really watching sound engines hadnt given game away Like us hearing about Striking Back quite some time seen Ken Wellss RIC Video Magazine tape show times matter fact used entertain scout troops conducted youth group tours AMAs National Center Aeromodeling Reston Virginia never seen Byrons show person always thought Byrons blow-emup would have pretty fun thing watch probably anything get overly excited about Brother ever mistaken Watching live performance Striking Back visually emotionally overpowering yet played single part dramatically creative multi-faceted fullscale scale model air show Expo 91 began full-scale parachute jump performed almost 50 skydivers performance really got audience going because shows announcer promised jumper would land nearest loudest group spectators can well imagine roar As last skydiver touched ground four colorful Pitts Specials came view agile full-scale biplanes belonged Holiday Inn Aerobatic team show picture-perfect demonstration what world class team flying should look like Australias Scale Aviation produces line finely detailed scale accessories model aircraft catalog high quality hardware available United States Cirrus Ventures New Jersey highly acclaimed Cloud Dancers Show Team up next showed thousands spectators attendance what todays model aircraft capable doing During performance Cloud Dancers staged parachute drop own Dancers drop used RC model jumpers RC airplane resemblance earlier full-scale demonstration uncanny watching audience throughout Byrons event really gave accurate indication just far model aircraft technology has come crowd eating up 30 Model Aviation Scale Jeff floy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 Amidst sky smoke flame full-scale Japanese torpedo bomber about turn 180 make another pass Pearl What mix models full-scale aircraft Byron year air show boasts sports value thousands fans world over manner Scale aircraft Expo 91 Take sixteen-foot-long 1/ scale A-7D Cor sair piloted ten-year-old Jay Jung Coiwell Iowa Master Sergeant Doug Deizell hand direct operations youthful fighter Deizell Corsair belong Air Na tional Guards 185th TactIcal Fighter Group A-7 steers wheel brakes uses lOhp golf cart motor VW transmission capable speeds two 30 mph Scale instruments nice addition Scale projects Ill using set JTec instrument panel gauges parts Goldberg Cub inexpensive add tremendous amount realism inside model After win dows transparent reason Du-Bro has scale Piper Cub wheel tire sets available three sizes % 1/4 1/3 scale Retaining collars concealed under hub caps wheels sets will make almost anyones Cub project look lit tie better EXPERIENCE AWESOME FLYING MACHINEI THE STINGER Specifications Fuselage length 52 Rec Engine Size 2-42 cubic Flying Weight 4 lbs up Wing Span 84 Area 1596 sq Radio Channels 4 Cat No 90208 Send SASE Free Color Catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F FAX 404-532-2163 Stinger Features Vacuum Formed Fuselage Turtledeck Wing Fuel Tank Cover Foam Wing Balsa Spars Partial Balsa Sheeting Cap Stripping Required Parts Complete Built-up Fuselage Plywood Sides Hefty Performed Aluminum Landing Gear ABS Cowl Wheel Pants Parts Complete Built-up Tail Assembly Vacuum Formed Canopy Especially Designed First Time Giant Scale Pilot Spare Parts Available No Hardware Included Good Aerobatic Capabilities Excellent Slow Flight Capabilities Easy Follow Plans & Inst Fast Assembly Minimum Parts Symmetrical Airfoil Can Flown IMAA Events After Cloud Dancers show RC Sukhoi SU-26M began its aerobatic presentation show announcer defined maneuvers gave us history full-scale airplane As models demo came close quiet rumble could heard over horizon Shortly after rumble grew deep throaty roar full-scale Sukhoi SU 26M powered front grandstands began its own aerobatics demonstration capacity crowd Once again realism todays scale models dramatically proven direct comparison prototype Expo 91 just kept getting better better full-scale Piper Cub comedy routine followed stage ready Striking Back begin As PA announcers monologue took audience back time 1941 full-scale Tora Tora Tora Zeros actually T-6s performed movie broke horizon set course Pearl Harbor began bomb strafe Striking Back set special effects handled professional manner crowd went absolutely wild show terribly exciting loving minute Retaliation Pearl came shortly afterwards form / scale P-51s P-47s F-6Fs P-40s three B-25s P 38 flown Byrons team talented RC pilots hundred smoke-filled explosions later battles survivors romantically flew off sunset riking Back still wasnt over After enemy appropriately humbled crowd treated re-enactment historic Iwo Jima flag raising powerful dynamics National Anthem brought us goose bumps tears friends 91 Aviation Expo Featuring Striking Back truly first class entertainment wonderful opportunity expose massive numbers non-modelers positive elements sport Scale modeling offers highest compliments go Byron Bruce Godbersen Marc Jensen Joe Shumacher Bob Hess many other dedicated individuals groups attention detail made production stimulating worthwhile enjoyable Lets get back talking about Goldberg J-3 Cub ran out space last month talking about constructing wing finished addressing construction about tell about some finer points go aileron control used Du-Bro 30in 2-56 threaded pushrod wire Goldberg 900 bellcranks wing Servo attachment Du-Bro Aileron Ball Link fitting Z-bend made rod bellcrank end Threaded rods Z-bends Goldberg nylon devises complete chain ailerons way should set aside few bucks purchase Du-Bro 2-56 tap Youll find handy tool threading devises before installing making field trimming much pleasurable too final change wing Continued page 126 January 1992 31 Super Flying Giant Scale Model military aircraft forte John C Fredriksens book Flying Model Warplanes must book directs reader 8656 model plans sources worldwide SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 1C91-5 PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539-4615 Toll free order number l-800-338-1CST RC Scale/Troy Continued page 31 tips Before installing Lite Ply wing tips used trace four tip doublers onto piece soft 4 inch balsa After tips installed per plan glued doublers place top bottom over tips between forward rear sheeting After sanding contour found gave tips Cubs wing much finished look Cubs tips tubing took ten minutes time Tail Group Since tail feathers full-scale J-3 tube construction further decided round appropriate edges models stab elevators rudder fin kinda hurt round top vertical fin underside rudder overbalance tubing round isnt As much enjoy using Goldbergs webbed Flex-Point Hinges sport models opted Robarts steel pin Hinge Points project scale-like appearance drilled inch holes instructed Robart used /8 square X-Acto file allow hinge 126 Model Aviation OUR RE V-UP IN VENTOR V VERA GES OVER 9000 PROPS I! IMMEDIA TESHIPMENTON WSA/MC Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *bi~ WoIds Largest Gas Plans Assortm INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS C D QUALITY Co PBY5~S 0 0,,o ,lI 21 $48 720o 0201 008 $So 100 Coo Co 05 S74 828022 6 800 Ike $45 80 W,g08oooyBOOC $5677Bo88 170 Fo $52 152 W22o121 881 $56 10380 8 17G Foo $650 8o * F 7722Wo,121 821 S68.88 00080 684 04 $6 80 Pokk 07 Ft $49~ 109 S ko S 38 Ap4$62 809 d Po 800e542.80 Bo 100 Spor $48 70 BoyI G-Bee $56.80 So 100 Spo $62 80 Sop ,oloe 588538805 4 Loo 22 oo562 88 So peoooHoe 888 $52 .80 r76 7088 1 $52 82 CoO 900, 788 556 78 0Pge 0600 Boob$56 80 Co8oob P88 F$68.IC0 8 Pg 000080 $65 182 oook1~d Vego535 8588 C,oo C,pp $64 70 DooltI, 0-8 11 $58.8788CI0O Clpp $8 18588000009 Spo0 $54 8881011 80IiIoiIld$43 F 80 Poll Sp 8W0og $5888Byoo PIoooo$46 F 107 Aeooo 03 Sp$488SB8ooooo COol$44 81 0oooo038O6 $34 70IoOOOIOC Sedo$35 102 5o811o 0380b$58.72rob 88 80$62 90 P08 C.o 8ooo-$5$8S 888800 de 808562 7188011810Boob$44815088000ro86$50 W228oo$SOl0800 oooSoob$6$ 8' 51 C 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88 oIl ordo, 2 & USACoo8P2.8,ooheei18 15120fbyoill PFooioloooIogSOOOFoolod,P,oLo1PioIil 0001011 010, $100 o Fo&gl odd $100 CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo 8 0808080 AVE CLEYEIA995 08810 46102 Pool S.o 10 30a, 80 0 859 1018 001 3000 durable skis made lighweight aluminum feature unique steel spring holds ski rigid flight plus elevates axle above ski no modification current gear wire needed can go wheels skis seconds sides main skis also have special edge allows excellent tracking icy surfaces available three sizes can ordered trikes just mains order please send check money order MN add 6% sales tax Canada send US money order FREE SHIPPING Allow 2 weeks delivery Phone inquiries after 100 CST 20-30Trike2400Mains2100 NORTHERN40Trike2880Mains2400 MODELING60Trike3200Mains2720 PRODUCTS PO Box 21181 ColumbIa Helghte MN 55421 817333 points seat deeper less surface gap Goldbergs kit method hinging will undoubtedly produce better seal between surfaces method chose surface seal goal illusion full-scale Cub intent After sanding everything shape cut recess rudders lower leading edge accept CR Associates dual rudder horn taken CBA scale tail wheel gear package Fuselage Few changes made kit fuse looks real good placed / inch dowel along center rear sides give covering authentic look cut new slot elevator pushrod above existing slot right fuselage side would using both existing slots Sonic-Tronics Pull-Pull Cable rudder linkage Incidentally dont make bends elevator pushrod described plan Just make /4 inch bend end music wire secure balsa rod completed pushrod will work better resist tendency flex under load music wire kept straight installed 4-40 blind nut short section dowel rear fuselage accept bolt wood screw will use fasten CBA scale tail wheel assembly place during final assembly done before installing Lite Ply stabilizer saddle plate fuselage Instead 6-32 steel bolts blind Hobby Horn hobby specialties MIDWAY MODEL CO Old Timer Kits RIG AND FF Hobby Horn discount prices MMC FULL KITS 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scraps / inch Lite-Ply cut sandwich forward tongue platform up front third cut support maple bolt-down block rear cabin Removal cockpit platform radio maintenance takes moment method final fuselage construction modification concerns fin fairing blocks mounting stab rudder Cubs have unique fabric fillet base finand has overlooked Goldbergs fine kit order capture the rear fuselage/fin covering correctly need sand sides blocks match fuselage sides dont have sand tops fin fairing blocks covering will never touch exception cap strips aileron linkages modifications can made almost point during Goldberg Cubs constructionin cases its too much trouble after has completed flown step Im doing now covering model Coverites new pre-painted 21st Century Fabric Im also process fabricating wings struts jury struts painting cabin interior constructing details landing gear shock cords Ive also included photo Du-Bros off-the-hobby-shop-shelf scale Cub wheels thats month Ill have wait until next issue finish airplane give some chance catch up someone know building larger Cub Goldbergs Ill suggest order latest catalog Australias Scale Aviation Scale Aviation produces line accessories can turn good projects great projects stuff beautiful US distributor Scale Aviation Bill Raub Cirrus Ventures 115 Hunter Avenue Fanwood NJ 07023 SA catalog price bargain $3 credited against first order Alls well ends well So have written asking help locate plans favorite combat airplanes Air Age Publications has recently published book should satisfy obscure hunts military subjects Flying Model Warplanes John C Fredriksen thorough up date collection plan ORIGINALS. Still Best Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Strobe Light Ad] Rate 9V$1995 Landing Lights 48V$3995 Mars Rotating Beacon Ad] Rate 9 V$1995 Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9 V$2495 Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 January 1992 127 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES CALL 800/8335680 Gasoline fueled Produces 3 foot flame will power planes up 228 mph Designed FUN EASY build home shop about 8 hours using materials already have such aerosol spray can combustion chamber Only simple hand tools needed Both high performance jet engines FUN EASY build STEP BY STEP DETAILED FULL SIZE plan sets complete fuel ignition systems JOIN THE JET AGE sending $995 3hp plan set $1295 7hp plan set both sets $2000 JET ENGINE TECHNOLOGI ES 10241 Ridgewood El Paso Texas 79925 source information well organized highly recommended writer country ever launched airplane theater operation represented flew meant injury enemy its undoubtedly 304 pages John Fredriksens book youll likely directed its model plan information write Air Age Publications 251 Danbury St Wilton CT 06897 time think Ive put subject Air Designs big SE-Sa bed mail comes wake up again recently received letter Air Designs founders Bill DeVerna 228 Edgerton Drive Waterville OH 43566 Bill informed Air Design still lives now its sole proprietor last years Toledo show Bill showed set large scale custom retracts producing never realized company name Air Design might have talked British Scouts him hours Though SE-Sa no longer stable Air Design has number products accessories might interest Send Bill stamped self-addressed envelope current listing letter Bill promised try tracking down scale SE-Sa plan case would care model As luck would have received telephone call Mike Cook owner Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 Mike still has plans Air Design SE-Sa can arrange copies sent set memories building aeroplane poured out plans old Berkeley box Mike purchasers original Air Design company kindly informed Avco still operation company no longer manufactures SE-5a kit scale accessories several other models available ABS plastic WW-I style wheel covers both Lewis Vickers machine gun kits hand scale will compliment Balsa USAs Sopwith Pup perfecfly Avco also has nicely done affordable cockpit kits several scales popular airplane kits including Sig Platt Yellow Aircraft Ziroli Nosen Balsa USA subjects Next month space available Ill give in-depth look cockpit Mike produces Sigs J-3 Cub cockpit kits light easy assemble amply detailed can buy taking out second mortgage country estate John Gaquer D&J Manufacturing 1111 Industrial Parkway Brick NJ 08724 has Top Flite Models SE-Sa plan sets available Anyone interested can get ten dollars including UPS shipping John offering trade set Top Flite plans first person will have enlarged 1A scale provide him copy blown up plans Sounds like deal youd better hurry want first Restored scale plans large number Top Flite Berkeley Mooney other companies discontinued kits still available David W Jones 2703 Lincolnwood Drive Evanston IL 60201 David has restoring plans friend Al Onken number years have built up quite sizable collection first class subjects necessary addition complete contents original plans Davids Als restorations include drawings extra parts patterns did appear original kits plans cases feature sole difference between being able get being able use particular set drawings David Jones Al Onken employed pattern design departments Revell/Monogram needless say have accumulated wealth experience Scale aeromodeling have rare Scale plan youd like make available future plan-seekers let know about Its likely Continued page 130 AT LAST REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS INTRODUCING THE UP1 ADJUSTABLE SPEED RETRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 12X75X375 inches Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20- 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins Introductory price $2495 US plus shipping Dealer inquiries welcome ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oa kville OntarioL6H 2S8 CanadaPhone 416 842 1703 Coming soon quarter scale retracts up 50 pound aircraft _____ 128 Model Aviation 3 7 HP PULSE JET ENGINES AVAILABLE plot airfoils dot-matrix printer with.. 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHE5 MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR sHEmD WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY YIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USERFRIENDLY MENUDIlJVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 26PAGE USER MANUAL $4500 odd 0,.. ordaro plo. noose lle.liol bat SUIt hr USUS itItttn taNtPCjXrAr mpkttbk ooopm 05 dot tt ptotn Gin oOptifaptotif tflfltflS oodUI pt Sr 3S 5110 545 obsck inooy ordbo CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 someone may really need day Write David list what have hand Dont forget enclose stamped self-addressed envelope Im going open sizable can worms right now Im going tell Scale modeling easiest compete RC modeling disciplines Before open way please understand worms am releasing supposed fun worms nothing really dont want exchange endless amount pointless correspondence about sanctity Scale modeling Scale competition since bellieve much anyone else does ask read intended ngue cheek its fair share truth time Scale competitor have attended contest wherein philosophy Give everyone ninety static fly out air clearly evident have tell find presence attitude Scale competition absurd since AMA official rule book provides information necessary reasonably intelligent contest director properly run static portion event other hand have also seen models high static scores wind up winners circle though flights far short prototypical performances Scale models Pattern planes also absurd statement make since rule book clearly defines parameters judging flight portion competition too performance air idea model should solely prove its value Pattern Pylon Soaring competition will provide challenge need Scale other hand feel craftsmanship fidelity scale models necessary virtues really dont need fly Scale competitionyou need mall show bottom line part Scale event whether competitor official its director must understand AMA rule book opinion vanity intended guide manner models static scores pilots flight scores judged Static criteria flight criteria must both met entrant judged due respect official concerned Only can scores can combined decide contestant did best job creating illusion full-scale prototype th ground air Competitors well officials must understand rules competition must know judged expect compete effectively Rules written everyone involved can learn game played play fairly otherwise biggest meanest man field would always win contest model aviation competition rules written AMA members take much time energy draft proposals submit AMA Headquarters Theyre written AMA Headquarters staff Executive Council Once rule has submitted voted passed AMA contest board becomes law land air should followed Whether official competitor agrees no longer issue le force like rule should complain give officials contestants grief should draft rules change proposal time next rules cycle democratic mechanism change competition event rules except AMA Official Safety Code available us Now Ive given sufficient reason read reread Scale rules like Scale cakewalk events contestant can tell judges what maneuvers will fly will fly what order Did know contestant Scale can actually ask officials judge maneuvers unique aircraft non standard manner provided course appropriate documentation has presented contest director approved before flight Thats freedom wont find anywhere else 130 Model Aviation RC Scale/Troy Continued page 130 FINGER SAVER PO Box 1416 St Petersburg FL 33731 featured Safety Comes First November L AVIATION START ADJUST plane ALONE NO DAMAGED FINGERS HIGH quality STEEL Lightweigh Compact US patent No 4993672 Easily adaptable ANY plane Dealers invited SPECIAL FLYING CLUB RATES NOW ONLY $1995 s&h FL res add 7% tax WE MARKET IJIVH UNL U1 SLOPE UAMt1 FOR THE ENTHUSIAST INCLUDING PERFORMANCE TYPES POWERSCALE TYPES UGHT AND HEAVY UFT SPEED AND AEROBAliC FOR CATALOG SEND $2 6 STAMPS OK VS SNIPLANES 2317 N 63RD DEPT MA SEATTLE WA 98103 206 525 5776 AFTER 5 PM demands other RC events dictate general style model must flown order competitive no such boundaries exist Scale can fly model like still competitive Scale participate atmosphere 1912 Blackburn Monoplane can equal P-38 Lightning wherein either can equal fully equipped F-14 Tomcat Try action Pylon Would ever see Sopwith Camel running neck neck Cosmic Wind Could picture 1903 Wright Flyer Pattern contest -38 thermal duration Soaring competition As static scores theres really no excuse score less 100% could pick airplane want model provide documentation judged like can write guide instruct static judges use documentation get choose particular airplane like color scheme like best have copy dont have invent thing imitate what visible Whats dont have bring model contest until has crafted own satisfaction rudder shape wrong make another before decide enter airplane competition second rudder wrong can make third fact can make thousand rudders thats what will take get want judges see will know truth reason model score less perfect builder thought effort good enough judges would never notice flaws kind modeler will rude awakening ever manages get far judges Top Gun Mint Julep US Scale Masters Good enough may okay other events could never acceptable arena like Scales competitors write good portion own tests Scale grass-roots simple because us involved gets build fly what like bor love always easier work As Scale modelers surely love build airplanes model took hundred hours complete will have provided hundred hours pleasure truth shouldnt two-thousand-hour model twenty times enjoyable Yes friends Scale competition easy because difficult part Scale modeling isnt contest its attitudemaking commitment build fly Scale model following through commitment until job completed Ill close Build straight fly safely See next month D RC Slope Soaring/Byers Continued page 37 original plan called built-up balsa wing spruce spars opted -t sandwich foam cored wing fiberglass /16 balsa sheeting construction instead elevator rudder same type construction used %2-in balsa instead 1A6 sheeting wing also utilizes 350 mm double gate multiplex spoilers extremely effective killing lift model weighs nearly 10 pounds Because heavy Note scale ships will typically heavier might feel necessary opted add retractable landing gear saves wear tear ship makes lot fun land Finally model control JR radio system Pete Bechtel long time Slope Soaring addict owner Multiplex DG 500 model standoff replica two-place ship built Glaser-Dirks model also uses Ritz 2 combination Continued page 133 RADIO SOUTH 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 KPRO HINGESSpecial Pap UEasiest Hinge Install IPlaaticI No pinning messy epoxy Instant glues needed Special Paper .- No special hinge slotter needed .- No alignment necessary AC- $24SIpkg 18 e S44gIpkg 24 torus cyanoacrylate adhesives available local hobby shop call IIJ 9044340909 January 1992 131 aI ARE OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT WORLD WAR II PLANES DESIGNED BY WING MFG $1 50 KIT IS HAND 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 30, 31, 126, 127, 128, 130, 131
THIS PAST AUGUST 7-11 pleasure attending Byron Originals Expo 91 Ida Grove Iowa must admit have never before impressed model aviation event Did say model aviation event Well part guess let tell mix full-scale model aircraft performances Byron Godbersens Aviation Expo 91 finely choreographed might have known really watching sound engines hadnt given game away Like us hearing about Striking Back quite some time seen Ken Wellss RIC Video Magazine tape show times matter fact used entertain scout troops conducted youth group tours AMAs National Center Aeromodeling Reston Virginia never seen Byrons show person always thought Byrons blow-emup would have pretty fun thing watch probably anything get overly excited about Brother ever mistaken Watching live performance Striking Back visually emotionally overpowering yet played single part dramatically creative multi-faceted fullscale scale model air show Expo 91 began full-scale parachute jump performed almost 50 skydivers performance really got audience going because shows announcer promised jumper would land nearest loudest group spectators can well imagine roar As last skydiver touched ground four colorful Pitts Specials came view agile full-scale biplanes belonged Holiday Inn Aerobatic team show picture-perfect demonstration what world class team flying should look like Australias Scale Aviation produces line finely detailed scale accessories model aircraft catalog high quality hardware available United States Cirrus Ventures New Jersey highly acclaimed Cloud Dancers Show Team up next showed thousands spectators attendance what todays model aircraft capable doing During performance Cloud Dancers staged parachute drop own Dancers drop used RC model jumpers RC airplane resemblance earlier full-scale demonstration uncanny watching audience throughout Byrons event really gave accurate indication just far model aircraft technology has come crowd eating up 30 Model Aviation Scale Jeff floy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 Amidst sky smoke flame full-scale Japanese torpedo bomber about turn 180 make another pass Pearl What mix models full-scale aircraft Byron year air show boasts sports value thousands fans world over manner Scale aircraft Expo 91 Take sixteen-foot-long 1/ scale A-7D Cor sair piloted ten-year-old Jay Jung Coiwell Iowa Master Sergeant Doug Deizell hand direct operations youthful fighter Deizell Corsair belong Air Na tional Guards 185th TactIcal Fighter Group A-7 steers wheel brakes uses lOhp golf cart motor VW transmission capable speeds two 30 mph Scale instruments nice addition Scale projects Ill using set JTec instrument panel gauges parts Goldberg Cub inexpensive add tremendous amount realism inside model After win dows transparent reason Du-Bro has scale Piper Cub wheel tire sets available three sizes % 1/4 1/3 scale Retaining collars concealed under hub caps wheels sets will make almost anyones Cub project look lit tie better EXPERIENCE AWESOME FLYING MACHINEI THE STINGER Specifications Fuselage length 52 Rec Engine Size 2-42 cubic Flying Weight 4 lbs up Wing Span 84 Area 1596 sq Radio Channels 4 Cat No 90208 Send SASE Free Color Catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F FAX 404-532-2163 Stinger Features Vacuum Formed Fuselage Turtledeck Wing Fuel Tank Cover Foam Wing Balsa Spars Partial Balsa Sheeting Cap Stripping Required Parts Complete Built-up Fuselage Plywood Sides Hefty Performed Aluminum Landing Gear ABS Cowl Wheel Pants Parts Complete Built-up Tail Assembly Vacuum Formed Canopy Especially Designed First Time Giant Scale Pilot Spare Parts Available No Hardware Included Good Aerobatic Capabilities Excellent Slow Flight Capabilities Easy Follow Plans & Inst Fast Assembly Minimum Parts Symmetrical Airfoil Can Flown IMAA Events After Cloud Dancers show RC Sukhoi SU-26M began its aerobatic presentation show announcer defined maneuvers gave us history full-scale airplane As models demo came close quiet rumble could heard over horizon Shortly after rumble grew deep throaty roar full-scale Sukhoi SU 26M powered front grandstands began its own aerobatics demonstration capacity crowd Once again realism todays scale models dramatically proven direct comparison prototype Expo 91 just kept getting better better full-scale Piper Cub comedy routine followed stage ready Striking Back begin As PA announcers monologue took audience back time 1941 full-scale Tora Tora Tora Zeros actually T-6s performed movie broke horizon set course Pearl Harbor began bomb strafe Striking Back set special effects handled professional manner crowd went absolutely wild show terribly exciting loving minute Retaliation Pearl came shortly afterwards form / scale P-51s P-47s F-6Fs P-40s three B-25s P 38 flown Byrons team talented RC pilots hundred smoke-filled explosions later battles survivors romantically flew off sunset riking Back still wasnt over After enemy appropriately humbled crowd treated re-enactment historic Iwo Jima flag raising powerful dynamics National Anthem brought us goose bumps tears friends 91 Aviation Expo Featuring Striking Back truly first class entertainment wonderful opportunity expose massive numbers non-modelers positive elements sport Scale modeling offers highest compliments go Byron Bruce Godbersen Marc Jensen Joe Shumacher Bob Hess many other dedicated individuals groups attention detail made production stimulating worthwhile enjoyable Lets get back talking about Goldberg J-3 Cub ran out space last month talking about constructing wing finished addressing construction about tell about some finer points go aileron control used Du-Bro 30in 2-56 threaded pushrod wire Goldberg 900 bellcranks wing Servo attachment Du-Bro Aileron Ball Link fitting Z-bend made rod bellcrank end Threaded rods Z-bends Goldberg nylon devises complete chain ailerons way should set aside few bucks purchase Du-Bro 2-56 tap Youll find handy tool threading devises before installing making field trimming much pleasurable too final change wing Continued page 126 January 1992 31 Super Flying Giant Scale Model military aircraft forte John C Fredriksens book Flying Model Warplanes must book directs reader 8656 model plans sources worldwide SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 1C91-5 PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539-4615 Toll free order number l-800-338-1CST RC Scale/Troy Continued page 31 tips Before installing Lite Ply wing tips used trace four tip doublers onto piece soft 4 inch balsa After tips installed per plan glued doublers place top bottom over tips between forward rear sheeting After sanding contour found gave tips Cubs wing much finished look Cubs tips tubing took ten minutes time Tail Group Since tail feathers full-scale J-3 tube construction further decided round appropriate edges models stab elevators rudder fin kinda hurt round top vertical fin underside rudder overbalance tubing round isnt As much enjoy using Goldbergs webbed Flex-Point Hinges sport models opted Robarts steel pin Hinge Points project scale-like appearance drilled inch holes instructed Robart used /8 square X-Acto file allow hinge 126 Model Aviation OUR RE V-UP IN VENTOR V VERA GES OVER 9000 PROPS I! IMMEDIA TESHIPMENTON WSA/MC Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS *bi~ WoIds Largest Gas Plans Assortm INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS C D QUALITY Co PBY5~S 0 0,,o ,lI 21 $48 720o 0201 008 $So 100 Coo Co 05 S74 828022 6 800 Ike $45 80 W,g08oooyBOOC $5677Bo88 170 Fo $52 152 W22o121 881 $56 10380 8 17G Foo $650 8o * F 7722Wo,121 821 S68.88 00080 684 04 $6 80 Pokk 07 Ft $49~ 109 S ko S 38 Ap4$62 809 d Po 800e542.80 Bo 100 Spor $48 70 BoyI G-Bee $56.80 So 100 Spo $62 80 Sop ,oloe 588538805 4 Loo 22 oo562 88 So peoooHoe 888 $52 .80 r76 7088 1 $52 82 CoO 900, 788 556 78 0Pge 0600 Boob$56 80 Co8oob P88 F$68.IC0 8 Pg 000080 $65 182 oook1~d Vego535 8588 C,oo C,pp $64 70 DooltI, 0-8 11 $58.8788CI0O Clpp $8 18588000009 Spo0 $54 8881011 80IiIoiIld$43 F 80 Poll Sp 8W0og $5888Byoo PIoooo$46 F 107 Aeooo 03 Sp$488SB8ooooo COol$44 81 0oooo038O6 $34 70IoOOOIOC Sedo$35 102 5o811o 0380b$58.72rob 88 80$62 90 P08 C.o 8ooo-$5$8S 888800 de 808562 7188011810Boob$44815088000ro86$50 W228oo$SOl0800 oooSoob$6$ 8' 51 C 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88 oIl ordo, 2 & USACoo8P2.8,ooheei18 15120fbyoill PFooioloooIogSOOOFoolod,P,oLo1PioIil 0001011 010, $100 o Fo&gl odd $100 CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo 8 0808080 AVE CLEYEIA995 08810 46102 Pool S.o 10 30a, 80 0 859 1018 001 3000 durable skis made lighweight aluminum feature unique steel spring holds ski rigid flight plus elevates axle above ski no modification current gear wire needed can go wheels skis seconds sides main skis also have special edge allows excellent tracking icy surfaces available three sizes can ordered trikes just mains order please send check money order MN add 6% sales tax Canada send US money order FREE SHIPPING Allow 2 weeks delivery Phone inquiries after 100 CST 20-30Trike2400Mains2100 NORTHERN40Trike2880Mains2400 MODELING60Trike3200Mains2720 PRODUCTS PO Box 21181 ColumbIa Helghte MN 55421 817333 points seat deeper less surface gap Goldbergs kit method hinging will undoubtedly produce better seal between surfaces method chose surface seal goal illusion full-scale Cub intent After sanding everything shape cut recess rudders lower leading edge accept CR Associates dual rudder horn taken CBA scale tail wheel gear package Fuselage Few changes made kit fuse looks real good placed / inch dowel along center rear sides give covering authentic look cut new slot elevator pushrod above existing slot right fuselage side would using both existing slots Sonic-Tronics Pull-Pull Cable rudder linkage Incidentally dont make bends elevator pushrod described plan Just make /4 inch bend end music wire secure balsa rod completed pushrod will work better resist tendency flex under load music wire kept straight installed 4-40 blind nut short section dowel rear fuselage accept bolt wood screw will use fasten CBA scale tail wheel assembly place during final assembly done before installing Lite Ply stabilizer saddle plate fuselage Instead 6-32 steel bolts blind Hobby Horn hobby specialties MIDWAY MODEL CO Old Timer Kits RIG AND FF Hobby Horn discount prices MMC FULL KITS listed Full Kits include cut parts plan strip sheet wood wire window material Kits marked have wire landing gear pre-bent 1936 Fl ying Quaker 84$6799 1936 Powerhouse 50$3596 1937 Long Cabin 78$4B52 1939 iSportster 50"$3596 1937 Quaker Flash 674784 1940 Buzzard Bombshell SO span kit*3596 1937 Air Chief 613776 1940 New Ruler 74 .... .. 7472 1939 Thermic 100 Glider 100 Soan Old Timer Sailplane--modifications shown RIC58623 P & W MODEL SERVICE Old Timer kits FF PVC following discount p rice full kits full kits clude cut parts plan stick sheet wood wire windshield material 1935 Miss America 84$7556 1936 Buccaneer 84$6296 1937 Dallaire 108$7992 1938 Clipper Mk 172$5596 1938 Kioud King 63$4448 1938 Powerhouse 84$5624 1938 Record Breaker 96$7304 1938 Trenton Terror 72$4280 1939 Korda wake 44$2012 1939 Mercury 72$6128 1939 Zipper 54$5624 1940 Ranger 46$3355 1940 Sailplane 78$8900 1940 So Long 50$3188 1941 Brigidier 56$4279 1941 Super Quaker 78$7640 1941 Playboy Jr 54$3272 1941 Playboy Sr 78$5372 1941 Brooklyn Dodoer 56$4448 Upto 00 add 250$2 pp/lst Class free $2000 ad ested 1st order $80182 Page 1991 CATALOGUP $300 $2001 $450 add $375 $4501 bby Horn $7000 add $425 $7000 add $500 3 MOrIANSTIA] Calif add 600%ta Send BOX 2212 MO VISNMC # & Exp oWESTMINSTERCA 92684 checks j Hours Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM Check allow up 30714 893-83llPhone days clearance on714 895-6629 FAX LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE *RED 01 #RED 02 #RED 03 #RED 04 #RED 05 #RED 06 #RED 14 #RED 16 #RED 23 0 SEE YOUR DEALER S SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info coat item plus $400 $500 foreign immediate shipment nolude full address U PS Sorry no 000 Ram 229 E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 nuts provided chose use 4-20 nylon bolts wing attachment installed Du Bros threaded studs fuselage blocks after drilling out accept larger pieces opened wing bolt holes 4 inch head-turning pilot platform/radio cover discussed last month trimmed fit comfortably fuselage Two scraps / inch Lite-Ply cut sandwich forward tongue platform up front third cut support maple bolt-down block rear cabin Removal cockpit platform radio maintenance takes moment method final fuselage construction modification concerns fin fairing blocks mounting stab rudder Cubs have unique fabric fillet base finand has overlooked Goldbergs fine kit order capture the rear fuselage/fin covering correctly need sand sides blocks match fuselage sides dont have sand tops fin fairing blocks covering will never touch exception cap strips aileron linkages modifications can made almost point during Goldberg Cubs constructionin cases its too much trouble after has completed flown step Im doing now covering model Coverites new pre-painted 21st Century Fabric Im also process fabricating wings struts jury struts painting cabin interior constructing details landing gear shock cords Ive also included photo Du-Bros off-the-hobby-shop-shelf scale Cub wheels thats month Ill have wait until next issue finish airplane give some chance catch up someone know building larger Cub Goldbergs Ill suggest order latest catalog Australias Scale Aviation Scale Aviation produces line accessories can turn good projects great projects stuff beautiful US distributor Scale Aviation Bill Raub Cirrus Ventures 115 Hunter Avenue Fanwood NJ 07023 SA catalog price bargain $3 credited against first order Alls well ends well So have written asking help locate plans favorite combat airplanes Air Age Publications has recently published book should satisfy obscure hunts military subjects Flying Model Warplanes John C Fredriksen thorough up date collection plan ORIGINALS. Still Best Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Strobe Light Ad] Rate 9V$1995 Landing Lights 48V$3995 Mars Rotating Beacon Ad] Rate 9 V$1995 Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9 V$2495 Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 January 1992 127 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES CALL 800/8335680 Gasoline fueled Produces 3 foot flame will power planes up 228 mph Designed FUN EASY build home shop about 8 hours using materials already have such aerosol spray can combustion chamber Only simple hand tools needed Both high performance jet engines FUN EASY build STEP BY STEP DETAILED FULL SIZE plan sets complete fuel ignition systems JOIN THE JET AGE sending $995 3hp plan set $1295 7hp plan set both sets $2000 JET ENGINE TECHNOLOGI ES 10241 Ridgewood El Paso Texas 79925 source information well organized highly recommended writer country ever launched airplane theater operation represented flew meant injury enemy its undoubtedly 304 pages John Fredriksens book youll likely directed its model plan information write Air Age Publications 251 Danbury St Wilton CT 06897 time think Ive put subject Air Designs big SE-Sa bed mail comes wake up again recently received letter Air Designs founders Bill DeVerna 228 Edgerton Drive Waterville OH 43566 Bill informed Air Design still lives now its sole proprietor last years Toledo show Bill showed set large scale custom retracts producing never realized company name Air Design might have talked British Scouts him hours Though SE-Sa no longer stable Air Design has number products accessories might interest Send Bill stamped self-addressed envelope current listing letter Bill promised try tracking down scale SE-Sa plan case would care model As luck would have received telephone call Mike Cook owner Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 Mike still has plans Air Design SE-Sa can arrange copies sent set memories building aeroplane poured out plans old Berkeley box Mike purchasers original Air Design company kindly informed Avco still operation company no longer manufactures SE-5a kit scale accessories several other models available ABS plastic WW-I style wheel covers both Lewis Vickers machine gun kits hand scale will compliment Balsa USAs Sopwith Pup perfecfly Avco also has nicely done affordable cockpit kits several scales popular airplane kits including Sig Platt Yellow Aircraft Ziroli Nosen Balsa USA subjects Next month space available Ill give in-depth look cockpit Mike produces Sigs J-3 Cub cockpit kits light easy assemble amply detailed can buy taking out second mortgage country estate John Gaquer D&J Manufacturing 1111 Industrial Parkway Brick NJ 08724 has Top Flite Models SE-Sa plan sets available Anyone interested can get ten dollars including UPS shipping John offering trade set Top Flite plans first person will have enlarged 1A scale provide him copy blown up plans Sounds like deal youd better hurry want first Restored scale plans large number Top Flite Berkeley Mooney other companies discontinued kits still available David W Jones 2703 Lincolnwood Drive Evanston IL 60201 David has restoring plans friend Al Onken number years have built up quite sizable collection first class subjects necessary addition complete contents original plans Davids Als restorations include drawings extra parts patterns did appear original kits plans cases feature sole difference between being able get being able use particular set drawings David Jones Al Onken employed pattern design departments Revell/Monogram needless say have accumulated wealth experience Scale aeromodeling have rare Scale plan youd like make available future plan-seekers let know about Its likely Continued page 130 AT LAST REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS INTRODUCING THE UP1 ADJUSTABLE SPEED RETRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 12X75X375 inches Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20- 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins Introductory price $2495 US plus shipping Dealer inquiries welcome ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oa kville OntarioL6H 2S8 CanadaPhone 416 842 1703 Coming soon quarter scale retracts up 50 pound aircraft _____ 128 Model Aviation 3 7 HP PULSE JET ENGINES AVAILABLE plot airfoils dot-matrix printer with.. 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHE5 MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR sHEmD WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY YIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USERFRIENDLY MENUDIlJVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 26PAGE USER MANUAL $4500 odd 0,.. ordaro plo. noose lle.liol bat SUIt hr USUS itItttn taNtPCjXrAr mpkttbk ooopm 05 dot tt ptotn Gin oOptifaptotif tflfltflS oodUI pt Sr 3S 5110 545 obsck inooy ordbo CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 someone may really need day Write David list what have hand Dont forget enclose stamped self-addressed envelope Im going open sizable can worms right now Im going tell Scale modeling easiest compete RC modeling disciplines Before open way please understand worms am releasing supposed fun worms nothing really dont want exchange endless amount pointless correspondence about sanctity Scale modeling Scale competition since bellieve much anyone else does ask read intended ngue cheek its fair share truth time Scale competitor have attended contest wherein philosophy Give everyone ninety static fly out air clearly evident have tell find presence attitude Scale competition absurd since AMA official rule book provides information necessary reasonably intelligent contest director properly run static portion event other hand have also seen models high static scores wind up winners circle though flights far short prototypical performances Scale models Pattern planes also absurd statement make since rule book clearly defines parameters judging flight portion competition too performance air idea model should solely prove its value Pattern Pylon Soaring competition will provide challenge need Scale other hand feel craftsmanship fidelity scale models necessary virtues really dont need fly Scale competitionyou need mall show bottom line part Scale event whether competitor official its director must understand AMA rule book opinion vanity intended guide manner models static scores pilots flight scores judged Static criteria flight criteria must both met entrant judged due respect official concerned Only can scores can combined decide contestant did best job creating illusion full-scale prototype th ground air Competitors well officials must understand rules competition must know judged expect compete effectively Rules written everyone involved can learn game played play fairly otherwise biggest meanest man field would always win contest model aviation competition rules written AMA members take much time energy draft proposals submit AMA Headquarters Theyre written AMA Headquarters staff Executive Council Once rule has submitted voted passed AMA contest board becomes law land air should followed Whether official competitor agrees no longer issue le force like rule should complain give officials contestants grief should draft rules change proposal time next rules cycle democratic mechanism change competition event rules except AMA Official Safety Code available us Now Ive given sufficient reason read reread Scale rules like Scale cakewalk events contestant can tell judges what maneuvers will fly will fly what order Did know contestant Scale can actually ask officials judge maneuvers unique aircraft non standard manner provided course appropriate documentation has presented contest director approved before flight Thats freedom wont find anywhere else 130 Model Aviation RC Scale/Troy Continued page 130 FINGER SAVER PO Box 1416 St Petersburg FL 33731 featured Safety Comes First November L AVIATION START ADJUST plane ALONE NO DAMAGED FINGERS HIGH quality STEEL Lightweigh Compact US patent No 4993672 Easily adaptable ANY plane Dealers invited SPECIAL FLYING CLUB RATES NOW ONLY $1995 s&h FL res add 7% tax WE MARKET IJIVH UNL U1 SLOPE UAMt1 FOR THE ENTHUSIAST INCLUDING PERFORMANCE TYPES POWERSCALE TYPES UGHT AND HEAVY UFT SPEED AND AEROBAliC FOR CATALOG SEND $2 6 STAMPS OK VS SNIPLANES 2317 N 63RD DEPT MA SEATTLE WA 98103 206 525 5776 AFTER 5 PM demands other RC events dictate general style model must flown order competitive no such boundaries exist Scale can fly model like still competitive Scale participate atmosphere 1912 Blackburn Monoplane can equal P-38 Lightning wherein either can equal fully equipped F-14 Tomcat Try action Pylon Would ever see Sopwith Camel running neck neck Cosmic Wind Could picture 1903 Wright Flyer Pattern contest -38 thermal duration Soaring competition As static scores theres really no excuse score less 100% could pick airplane want model provide documentation judged like can write guide instruct static judges use documentation get choose particular airplane like color scheme like best have copy dont have invent thing imitate what visible Whats dont have bring model contest until has crafted own satisfaction rudder shape wrong make another before decide enter airplane competition second rudder wrong can make third fact can make thousand rudders thats what will take get want judges see will know truth reason model score less perfect builder thought effort good enough judges would never notice flaws kind modeler will rude awakening ever manages get far judges Top Gun Mint Julep US Scale Masters Good enough may okay other events could never acceptable arena like Scales competitors write good portion own tests Scale grass-roots simple because us involved gets build fly what like bor love always easier work As Scale modelers surely love build airplanes model took hundred hours complete will have provided hundred hours pleasure truth shouldnt two-thousand-hour model twenty times enjoyable Yes friends Scale competition easy because difficult part Scale modeling isnt contest its attitudemaking commitment build fly Scale model following through commitment until job completed Ill close Build straight fly safely See next month D RC Slope Soaring/Byers Continued page 37 original plan called built-up balsa wing spruce spars opted -t sandwich foam cored wing fiberglass /16 balsa sheeting construction instead elevator rudder same type construction used %2-in balsa instead 1A6 sheeting wing also utilizes 350 mm double gate multiplex spoilers extremely effective killing lift model weighs nearly 10 pounds Because heavy Note scale ships will typically heavier might feel necessary opted add retractable landing gear saves wear tear ship makes lot fun land Finally model control JR radio system Pete Bechtel long time Slope Soaring addict owner Multiplex DG 500 model standoff replica two-place ship built Glaser-Dirks model also uses Ritz 2 combination Continued page 133 RADIO SOUTH 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 KPRO HINGESSpecial Pap UEasiest Hinge Install IPlaaticI No pinning messy epoxy Instant glues needed Special Paper .- No special hinge slotter needed .- No alignment necessary AC- $24SIpkg 18 e S44gIpkg 24 torus cyanoacrylate adhesives available local hobby shop call IIJ 9044340909 January 1992 131 aI ARE OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT WORLD WAR II PLANES DESIGNED BY WING MFG $1 50 KIT IS HAND 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
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THIS PAST AUGUST 7-11 pleasure attending Byron Originals Expo 91 Ida Grove Iowa must admit have never before impressed model aviation event Did say model aviation event Well part guess let tell mix full-scale model aircraft performances Byron Godbersens Aviation Expo 91 finely choreographed might have known really watching sound engines hadnt given game away Like us hearing about Striking Back quite some time seen Ken Wellss RIC Video Magazine tape show times matter fact used entertain scout troops conducted youth group tours AMAs National Center Aeromodeling Reston Virginia never seen Byrons show person always thought Byrons blow-emup would have pretty fun thing watch probably anything get overly excited about Brother ever mistaken Watching live performance Striking Back visually emotionally overpowering yet played single part dramatically creative multi-faceted fullscale scale model air show Expo 91 began full-scale parachute jump performed almost 50 skydivers performance really got audience going because shows announcer promised jumper would land nearest loudest group spectators can well imagine roar As last skydiver touched ground four colorful Pitts Specials came view agile full-scale biplanes belonged Holiday Inn Aerobatic team show picture-perfect demonstration what world class team flying should look like Australias Scale Aviation produces line finely detailed scale accessories model aircraft catalog high quality hardware available United States Cirrus Ventures New Jersey highly acclaimed Cloud Dancers Show Team up next showed thousands spectators attendance what todays model aircraft capable doing During performance Cloud Dancers staged parachute drop own Dancers drop used RC model jumpers RC airplane resemblance earlier full-scale demonstration uncanny watching audience throughout Byrons event really gave accurate indication just far model aircraft technology has come crowd eating up 30 Model Aviation Scale Jeff floy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 Amidst sky smoke flame full-scale Japanese torpedo bomber about turn 180 make another pass Pearl What mix models full-scale aircraft Byron year air show boasts sports value thousands fans world over manner Scale aircraft Expo 91 Take sixteen-foot-long 1/ scale A-7D Cor sair piloted ten-year-old Jay Jung Coiwell Iowa Master Sergeant Doug Deizell hand direct operations youthful fighter Deizell Corsair belong Air Na tional Guards 185th TactIcal Fighter Group A-7 steers wheel brakes uses lOhp golf cart motor VW transmission capable speeds two 30 mph Scale instruments nice addition Scale projects Ill using set JTec instrument panel gauges parts Goldberg Cub inexpensive add tremendous amount realism inside model After win dows transparent reason Du-Bro has scale Piper Cub wheel tire sets available three sizes % 1/4 1/3 scale Retaining collars concealed under hub caps wheels sets will make almost anyones Cub project look lit tie better EXPERIENCE AWESOME FLYING MACHINEI THE STINGER Specifications Fuselage length 52 Rec Engine Size 2-42 cubic Flying Weight 4 lbs up Wing Span 84 Area 1596 sq Radio Channels 4 Cat No 90208 Send SASE Free Color Catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F FAX 404-532-2163 Stinger Features Vacuum Formed Fuselage Turtledeck Wing Fuel Tank Cover Foam Wing Balsa Spars Partial Balsa Sheeting Cap Stripping Required Parts Complete Built-up Fuselage Plywood Sides Hefty Performed Aluminum Landing Gear ABS Cowl Wheel Pants Parts Complete Built-up Tail Assembly Vacuum Formed Canopy Especially Designed First Time Giant Scale Pilot Spare Parts Available No Hardware Included Good Aerobatic Capabilities Excellent Slow Flight Capabilities Easy Follow Plans & Inst Fast Assembly Minimum Parts Symmetrical Airfoil Can Flown IMAA Events After Cloud Dancers show RC Sukhoi SU-26M began its aerobatic presentation show announcer defined maneuvers gave us history full-scale airplane As models demo came close quiet rumble could heard over horizon Shortly after rumble grew deep throaty roar full-scale Sukhoi SU 26M powered front grandstands began its own aerobatics demonstration capacity crowd Once again realism todays scale models dramatically proven direct comparison prototype Expo 91 just kept getting better better full-scale Piper Cub comedy routine followed stage ready Striking Back begin As PA announcers monologue took audience back time 1941 full-scale Tora Tora Tora Zeros actually T-6s performed movie broke horizon set course Pearl Harbor began bomb strafe Striking Back set special effects handled professional manner crowd went absolutely wild show terribly exciting loving minute Retaliation Pearl came shortly afterwards form / scale P-51s P-47s F-6Fs P-40s three B-25s P 38 flown Byrons team talented RC pilots hundred smoke-filled explosions later battles survivors romantically flew off sunset riking Back still wasnt over After enemy appropriately humbled crowd treated re-enactment historic Iwo Jima flag raising powerful dynamics National Anthem brought us goose bumps tears friends 91 Aviation Expo Featuring Striking Back truly first class entertainment wonderful opportunity expose massive numbers non-modelers positive elements sport Scale modeling offers highest compliments go Byron Bruce Godbersen Marc Jensen Joe Shumacher Bob Hess many other dedicated individuals groups attention detail made production stimulating worthwhile enjoyable Lets get back talking about Goldberg J-3 Cub ran out space last month talking about constructing wing finished addressing construction about tell about some finer points go aileron control used Du-Bro 30in 2-56 threaded pushrod wire Goldberg 900 bellcranks wing Servo attachment Du-Bro Aileron Ball Link fitting Z-bend made rod bellcrank end Threaded rods Z-bends Goldberg nylon devises complete chain ailerons way should set aside few bucks purchase Du-Bro 2-56 tap Youll find handy tool threading devises before installing making field trimming much pleasurable too final change wing Continued page 126 January 1992 31 Super Flying Giant Scale Model military aircraft forte John C Fredriksens book Flying Model Warplanes must book directs reader 8656 model plans sources worldwide SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUS TOM & STOCKPARTS VAILABLE INDIWDUALL V COMPETITIONACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OFFUEL TUBING THREE BRANDS OFGLOWPLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARD WARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK& S TflT SPARKPLUGS SILK8 COLORS QUA LITYDOPE BRUSHES 5& 7LOOP 1/4RUBBER BANDS TRANSISTORIGNITIONSYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLA YBOYSR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUEAND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLA TES& EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO C0D VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $300 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS popularity will soon become standard types models advantages quick easy gives fantastic results both aerodynamically aesthetically Like new technique unique set lessons must learned order achieve consistent high quality results effort keep modeler interested vacuum bagging composites applications having re invent wheel have started publish newsletter Tech Notes Like modeling techniques variations modelers applications tips techniques discussed Tech Notes methods work us customers Gail also sent sample new product Graphite Filler Its carbon fiber tow chopped 4 inch fibers havent tried yet think should excellent product what Gail says super strong mixed epoxy used reinforcing highly loaded parts use cast around wing wires composite spars very strong Listen deal send $300 CST youll receive complete CST catalog copy Tech Notes issue No 1 reprint Composite Materials Modeling Applications $500 gift certificate use first order Cant lose Send $3 California residents add 825% CST Dept 1C91-5 PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539-4615 Toll free order number l-800-338-1CST RC Scale/Troy Continued page 31 tips Before installing Lite Ply wing tips used trace four tip doublers onto piece soft 4 inch balsa After tips installed per plan glued doublers place top bottom over tips between forward rear sheeting After sanding contour found gave tips Cubs wing much finished look Cubs tips tubing took ten minutes time Tail Group Since tail feathers full-scale J-3 tube construction further decided round appropriate edges models stab elevators rudder fin kinda hurt round top vertical fin underside rudder overbalance tubing round isnt As much enjoy using Goldbergs webbed Flex-Point Hinges sport models opted Robarts steel pin Hinge Points project scale-like appearance drilled inch holes instructed Robart used /8 square X-Acto file allow hinge 126 Model Aviation OUR RE V-UP IN VENTOR V VERA GES OVER 9000 PROPS I! 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intent After sanding everything shape cut recess rudders lower leading edge accept CR Associates dual rudder horn taken CBA scale tail wheel gear package Fuselage Few changes made kit fuse looks real good placed / inch dowel along center rear sides give covering authentic look cut new slot elevator pushrod above existing slot right fuselage side would using both existing slots Sonic-Tronics Pull-Pull Cable rudder linkage Incidentally dont make bends elevator pushrod described plan Just make /4 inch bend end music wire secure balsa rod completed pushrod will work better resist tendency flex under load music wire kept straight installed 4-40 blind nut short section dowel rear fuselage accept bolt wood screw will use fasten CBA scale tail wheel assembly place during final assembly done before installing Lite Ply stabilizer saddle plate fuselage Instead 6-32 steel bolts blind Hobby Horn hobby specialties MIDWAY MODEL CO Old Timer Kits RIG AND FF Hobby Horn discount prices MMC FULL KITS listed Full Kits include cut parts plan strip sheet wood wire window material Kits marked have wire landing gear pre-bent 1936 Fl ying Quaker 84$6799 1936 Powerhouse 50$3596 1937 Long Cabin 78$4B52 1939 iSportster 50"$3596 1937 Quaker Flash 674784 1940 Buzzard Bombshell SO span kit*3596 1937 Air Chief 613776 1940 New Ruler 74 .... .. 7472 1939 Thermic 100 Glider 100 Soan Old Timer Sailplane--modifications shown RIC58623 P & W MODEL SERVICE Old Timer kits FF PVC following discount p rice full kits full kits clude cut parts plan stick sheet wood wire windshield material 1935 Miss America 84$7556 1936 Buccaneer 84$6296 1937 Dallaire 108$7992 1938 Clipper Mk 172$5596 1938 Kioud King 63$4448 1938 Powerhouse 84$5624 1938 Record Breaker 96$7304 1938 Trenton Terror 72$4280 1939 Korda wake 44$2012 1939 Mercury 72$6128 1939 Zipper 54$5624 1940 Ranger 46$3355 1940 Sailplane 78$8900 1940 So Long 50$3188 1941 Brigidier 56$4279 1941 Super Quaker 78$7640 1941 Playboy Jr 54$3272 1941 Playboy Sr 78$5372 1941 Brooklyn Dodoer 56$4448 Upto 00 add 250$2 pp/lst Class free $2000 ad ested 1st order $80182 Page 1991 CATALOGUP $300 $2001 $450 add $375 $4501 bby Horn $7000 add $425 $7000 add $500 3 MOrIANSTIA] Calif add 600%ta Send BOX 2212 MO VISNMC # & Exp oWESTMINSTERCA 92684 checks j Hours Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM Check allow up 30714 893-83llPhone days clearance on714 895-6629 FAX LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE *RED 01 #RED 02 #RED 03 #RED 04 #RED 05 #RED 06 #RED 14 #RED 16 #RED 23 0 SEE YOUR DEALER S SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info coat item plus $400 $500 foreign immediate shipment nolude full address U PS Sorry no 000 Ram 229 E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 nuts provided chose use 4-20 nylon bolts wing attachment installed Du Bros threaded studs fuselage blocks after drilling out accept larger pieces opened wing bolt holes 4 inch head-turning pilot platform/radio cover discussed last month trimmed fit comfortably fuselage Two scraps / inch Lite-Ply cut sandwich forward tongue platform up front third cut support maple bolt-down block rear cabin Removal cockpit platform radio maintenance takes moment method final fuselage construction modification concerns fin fairing blocks mounting stab rudder Cubs have unique fabric fillet base finand has overlooked Goldbergs fine kit order capture the rear fuselage/fin covering correctly need sand sides blocks match fuselage sides dont have sand tops fin fairing blocks covering will never touch exception cap strips aileron linkages modifications can made almost point during Goldberg Cubs constructionin cases its too much trouble after has completed flown step Im doing now covering model Coverites new pre-painted 21st Century Fabric Im also process fabricating wings struts jury struts painting cabin interior constructing details landing gear shock cords Ive also included photo Du-Bros off-the-hobby-shop-shelf scale Cub wheels thats month Ill have wait until next issue finish airplane give some chance catch up someone know building larger Cub Goldbergs Ill suggest order latest catalog Australias Scale Aviation Scale Aviation produces line accessories can turn good projects great projects stuff beautiful US distributor Scale Aviation Bill Raub Cirrus Ventures 115 Hunter Avenue Fanwood NJ 07023 SA catalog price bargain $3 credited against first order Alls well ends well So have written asking help locate plans favorite combat airplanes Air Age Publications has recently published book should satisfy obscure hunts military subjects Flying Model Warplanes John C Fredriksen thorough up date collection plan ORIGINALS. Still Best Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Strobe Light Ad] Rate 9V$1995 Landing Lights 48V$3995 Mars Rotating Beacon Ad] Rate 9 V$1995 Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9 V$2495 Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 January 1992 127 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES CALL 800/8335680 Gasoline fueled Produces 3 foot flame will power planes up 228 mph Designed FUN EASY build home shop about 8 hours using materials already have such aerosol spray can combustion chamber Only simple hand tools needed Both high performance jet engines FUN EASY build STEP BY STEP DETAILED FULL SIZE plan sets complete fuel ignition systems JOIN THE JET AGE sending $995 3hp plan set $1295 7hp plan set both sets $2000 JET ENGINE TECHNOLOGI ES 10241 Ridgewood El Paso Texas 79925 source information well organized highly recommended writer country ever launched airplane theater operation represented flew meant injury enemy its undoubtedly 304 pages John Fredriksens book youll likely directed its model plan information write Air Age Publications 251 Danbury St Wilton CT 06897 time think Ive put subject Air Designs big SE-Sa bed mail comes wake up again recently received letter Air Designs founders Bill DeVerna 228 Edgerton Drive Waterville OH 43566 Bill informed Air Design still lives now its sole proprietor last years Toledo show Bill showed set large scale custom retracts producing never realized company name Air Design might have talked British Scouts him hours Though SE-Sa no longer stable Air Design has number products accessories might interest Send Bill stamped self-addressed envelope current listing letter Bill promised try tracking down scale SE-Sa plan case would care model As luck would have received telephone call Mike Cook owner Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 Mike still has plans Air Design SE-Sa can arrange copies sent set memories building aeroplane poured out plans old Berkeley box Mike purchasers original Air Design company kindly informed Avco still operation company no longer manufactures SE-5a kit scale accessories several other models available ABS plastic WW-I style wheel covers both Lewis Vickers machine gun kits hand scale will compliment Balsa USAs Sopwith Pup perfecfly Avco also has nicely done affordable cockpit kits several scales popular airplane kits including Sig Platt Yellow Aircraft Ziroli Nosen Balsa USA subjects Next month space available Ill give in-depth look cockpit Mike produces Sigs J-3 Cub cockpit kits light easy assemble amply detailed can buy taking out second mortgage country estate John Gaquer D&J Manufacturing 1111 Industrial Parkway Brick NJ 08724 has Top Flite Models SE-Sa plan sets available Anyone interested can get ten dollars including UPS shipping John offering trade set Top Flite plans first person will have enlarged 1A scale provide him copy blown up plans Sounds like deal youd better hurry want first Restored scale plans large number Top Flite Berkeley Mooney other companies discontinued kits still available David W Jones 2703 Lincolnwood Drive Evanston IL 60201 David has restoring plans friend Al Onken number years have built up quite sizable collection first class subjects necessary addition complete contents original plans Davids Als restorations include drawings extra parts patterns did appear original kits plans cases feature sole difference between being able get being able use particular set drawings David Jones Al Onken employed pattern design departments Revell/Monogram needless say have accumulated wealth experience Scale aeromodeling have rare Scale plan youd like make available future plan-seekers let know about Its likely Continued page 130 AT LAST REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS INTRODUCING THE UP1 ADJUSTABLE SPEED RETRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 12X75X375 inches Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20- 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins Introductory price $2495 US plus shipping Dealer inquiries welcome ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oa kville OntarioL6H 2S8 CanadaPhone 416 842 1703 Coming soon quarter scale retracts up 50 pound aircraft _____ 128 Model Aviation 3 7 HP PULSE JET ENGINES AVAILABLE plot airfoils dot-matrix printer with.. 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHE5 MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR sHEmD WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY YIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USERFRIENDLY MENUDIlJVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 26PAGE USER MANUAL $4500 odd 0,.. ordaro plo. noose lle.liol bat SUIt hr USUS itItttn taNtPCjXrAr mpkttbk ooopm 05 dot tt ptotn Gin oOptifaptotif tflfltflS oodUI pt Sr 3S 5110 545 obsck inooy ordbo CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 someone may really need day Write David list what have hand Dont forget enclose stamped self-addressed envelope Im going open sizable can worms right now Im going tell Scale modeling easiest compete RC modeling disciplines Before open way please understand worms am releasing supposed fun worms nothing really dont want exchange endless amount pointless correspondence about sanctity Scale modeling Scale competition since bellieve much anyone else does ask read intended ngue cheek its fair share truth time Scale competitor have attended contest wherein philosophy Give everyone ninety static fly out air clearly evident have tell find presence attitude Scale competition absurd since AMA official rule book provides information necessary reasonably intelligent contest director properly run static portion event other hand have also seen models high static scores wind up winners circle though flights far short prototypical performances Scale models Pattern planes also absurd statement make since rule book clearly defines parameters judging flight portion competition too performance air idea model should solely prove its value Pattern Pylon Soaring competition will provide challenge need Scale other hand feel craftsmanship fidelity scale models necessary virtues really dont need fly Scale competitionyou need mall show bottom line part Scale event whether competitor official its director must understand AMA rule book opinion vanity intended guide manner models static scores pilots flight scores judged Static criteria flight criteria must both met entrant judged due respect official concerned Only can scores can combined decide contestant did best job creating illusion full-scale prototype th ground air Competitors well officials must understand rules competition must know judged expect compete effectively Rules written everyone involved can learn game played play fairly otherwise biggest meanest man field would always win contest model aviation competition rules written AMA members take much time energy draft proposals submit AMA Headquarters Theyre written AMA Headquarters staff Executive Council Once rule has submitted voted passed AMA contest board becomes law land air should followed Whether official competitor agrees no longer issue le force like rule should complain give officials contestants grief should draft rules change proposal time next rules cycle democratic mechanism change competition event rules except AMA Official Safety Code available us Now Ive given sufficient reason read reread Scale rules like Scale cakewalk events contestant can tell judges what maneuvers will fly will fly what order Did know contestant Scale can actually ask officials judge maneuvers unique aircraft non standard manner provided course appropriate documentation has presented contest director approved before flight Thats freedom wont find anywhere else 130 Model Aviation RC Scale/Troy Continued page 130 FINGER SAVER PO Box 1416 St Petersburg FL 33731 featured Safety Comes First November L AVIATION START ADJUST plane ALONE NO DAMAGED FINGERS HIGH quality STEEL Lightweigh Compact US patent No 4993672 Easily adaptable ANY plane Dealers invited SPECIAL FLYING CLUB RATES NOW ONLY $1995 s&h FL res add 7% tax WE MARKET IJIVH UNL U1 SLOPE UAMt1 FOR THE ENTHUSIAST INCLUDING PERFORMANCE TYPES POWERSCALE TYPES UGHT AND HEAVY UFT SPEED AND AEROBAliC FOR CATALOG SEND $2 6 STAMPS OK VS SNIPLANES 2317 N 63RD DEPT MA SEATTLE WA 98103 206 525 5776 AFTER 5 PM demands other RC events dictate general style model must flown order competitive no such boundaries exist Scale can fly model like still competitive Scale participate atmosphere 1912 Blackburn Monoplane can equal P-38 Lightning wherein either can equal fully equipped F-14 Tomcat Try action Pylon Would ever see Sopwith Camel running neck neck Cosmic Wind Could picture 1903 Wright Flyer Pattern contest -38 thermal duration Soaring competition As static scores theres really no excuse score less 100% could pick airplane want model provide documentation judged like can write guide instruct static judges use documentation get choose particular airplane like color scheme like best have copy dont have invent thing imitate what visible Whats dont have bring model contest until has crafted own satisfaction rudder shape wrong make another before decide enter airplane competition second rudder wrong can make third fact can make thousand rudders thats what will take get want judges see will know truth reason model score less perfect builder thought effort good enough judges would never notice flaws kind modeler will rude awakening ever manages get far judges Top Gun Mint Julep US Scale Masters Good enough may okay other events could never acceptable arena like Scales competitors write good portion own tests Scale grass-roots simple because us involved gets build fly what like bor love always easier work As Scale modelers surely love build airplanes model took hundred hours complete will have provided hundred hours pleasure truth shouldnt two-thousand-hour model twenty times enjoyable Yes friends Scale competition easy because difficult part Scale modeling isnt contest its attitudemaking commitment build fly Scale model following through commitment until job completed Ill close Build straight fly safely See next month D RC Slope Soaring/Byers Continued page 37 original plan called built-up balsa wing spruce spars opted -t sandwich foam cored wing fiberglass /16 balsa sheeting construction instead elevator rudder same type construction used %2-in balsa instead 1A6 sheeting wing also utilizes 350 mm double gate multiplex spoilers extremely effective killing lift model weighs nearly 10 pounds Because heavy Note scale ships will typically heavier might feel necessary opted add retractable landing gear saves wear tear ship makes lot fun land Finally model control JR radio system Pete Bechtel long time Slope Soaring addict owner Multiplex DG 500 model standoff replica two-place ship built Glaser-Dirks model also uses Ritz 2 combination Continued page 133 RADIO SOUTH 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 KPRO HINGESSpecial Pap UEasiest Hinge Install IPlaaticI No pinning messy epoxy Instant glues needed Special Paper .- No special hinge slotter needed .- No alignment necessary AC- $24SIpkg 18 e S44gIpkg 24 torus cyanoacrylate adhesives available local hobby shop call IIJ 9044340909 January 1992 131 aI ARE OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT WORLD WAR II PLANES DESIGNED BY WING MFG $1 50 KIT IS HAND ASSEMBLED WITh PUSH RODS & WINGS COMPLETELY INSTALLED PLANES ARE SUPPLIED BY WltI2Mfc KITS OFFERED ARE P51 MUSTANG AND GERMAN FW-190 wing span 55 3546 engines ALL YOU DOIS INSTALL RADIO SERVOS ENGINE AND COVERING &EiALLI PLEASE WRITE OR CALL MASTER BUILDERS JOHN CLEMENTE 629 FRANCIS STREET PELHAM NY 10803 914 738-4408
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
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THIS PAST AUGUST 7-11 pleasure attending Byron Originals Expo 91 Ida Grove Iowa must admit have never before impressed model aviation event Did say model aviation event Well part guess let tell mix full-scale model aircraft performances Byron Godbersens Aviation Expo 91 finely choreographed might have known really watching sound engines hadnt given game away Like us hearing about Striking Back quite some time seen Ken Wellss RIC Video Magazine tape show times matter fact used entertain scout troops conducted youth group tours AMAs National Center Aeromodeling Reston Virginia never seen Byrons show person always thought Byrons blow-emup would have pretty fun thing watch probably anything get overly excited about Brother ever mistaken Watching live performance Striking Back visually emotionally overpowering yet played single part dramatically creative multi-faceted fullscale scale model air show Expo 91 began full-scale parachute jump performed almost 50 skydivers performance really got audience going because shows announcer promised jumper would land nearest loudest group spectators can well imagine roar As last skydiver touched ground four colorful Pitts Specials came view agile full-scale biplanes belonged Holiday Inn Aerobatic team show picture-perfect demonstration what world class team flying should look like Australias Scale Aviation produces line finely detailed scale accessories model aircraft catalog high quality hardware available United States Cirrus Ventures New Jersey highly acclaimed Cloud Dancers Show Team up next showed thousands spectators attendance what todays model aircraft capable doing During performance Cloud Dancers staged parachute drop own Dancers drop used RC model jumpers RC airplane resemblance earlier full-scale demonstration uncanny watching audience throughout Byrons event really gave accurate indication just far model aircraft technology has come crowd eating up 30 Model Aviation Scale Jeff floy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler PAl 9002 Amidst sky smoke flame full-scale Japanese torpedo bomber about turn 180 make another pass Pearl What mix models full-scale aircraft Byron year air show boasts sports value thousands fans world over manner Scale aircraft Expo 91 Take sixteen-foot-long 1/ scale A-7D Cor sair piloted ten-year-old Jay Jung Coiwell Iowa Master Sergeant Doug Deizell hand direct operations youthful fighter Deizell Corsair belong Air Na tional Guards 185th TactIcal Fighter Group A-7 steers wheel brakes uses lOhp golf cart motor VW transmission capable speeds two 30 mph Scale instruments nice addition Scale projects Ill using set JTec instrument panel gauges parts Goldberg Cub inexpensive add tremendous amount realism inside model After win dows transparent reason Du-Bro has scale Piper Cub wheel tire sets available three sizes % 1/4 1/3 scale Retaining collars concealed under hub caps wheels sets will make almost anyones Cub project look lit tie better EXPERIENCE AWESOME FLYING MACHINEI THE STINGER Specifications Fuselage length 52 Rec Engine Size 2-42 cubic Flying Weight 4 lbs up Wing Span 84 Area 1596 sq Radio Channels 4 Cat No 90208 Send SASE Free Color Catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F FAX 404-532-2163 Stinger Features Vacuum Formed Fuselage Turtledeck Wing Fuel Tank Cover Foam Wing Balsa Spars Partial Balsa Sheeting Cap Stripping Required Parts Complete Built-up Fuselage Plywood Sides Hefty Performed Aluminum Landing Gear ABS Cowl Wheel Pants Parts Complete Built-up Tail Assembly Vacuum Formed Canopy Especially Designed First Time Giant Scale Pilot Spare Parts Available No Hardware Included Good Aerobatic Capabilities Excellent Slow Flight Capabilities Easy Follow Plans & Inst Fast Assembly Minimum Parts Symmetrical Airfoil Can Flown IMAA Events After Cloud Dancers show RC Sukhoi SU-26M began its aerobatic presentation show announcer defined maneuvers gave us history full-scale airplane As models demo came close quiet rumble could heard over horizon Shortly after rumble grew deep throaty roar full-scale Sukhoi SU 26M powered front grandstands began its own aerobatics demonstration capacity crowd Once again realism todays scale models dramatically proven direct comparison prototype Expo 91 just kept getting better better full-scale Piper Cub comedy routine followed stage ready Striking Back begin As PA announcers monologue took audience back time 1941 full-scale Tora Tora Tora Zeros actually T-6s performed movie broke horizon set course Pearl Harbor began bomb strafe Striking Back set special effects handled professional manner crowd went absolutely wild show terribly exciting loving minute Retaliation Pearl came shortly afterwards form / scale P-51s P-47s F-6Fs P-40s three B-25s P 38 flown Byrons team talented RC pilots hundred smoke-filled explosions later battles survivors romantically flew off sunset riking Back still wasnt over After enemy appropriately humbled crowd treated re-enactment historic Iwo Jima flag raising powerful dynamics National Anthem brought us goose bumps tears friends 91 Aviation Expo Featuring Striking Back truly first class entertainment wonderful opportunity expose massive numbers non-modelers positive elements sport Scale modeling offers highest compliments go Byron Bruce Godbersen Marc Jensen Joe Shumacher Bob Hess many other dedicated individuals groups attention detail made production stimulating worthwhile enjoyable Lets get back talking about Goldberg J-3 Cub ran out space last month talking about constructing wing finished addressing construction about tell about some finer points go aileron control used Du-Bro 30in 2-56 threaded pushrod wire Goldberg 900 bellcranks wing Servo attachment Du-Bro Aileron Ball Link fitting Z-bend made rod bellcrank end Threaded rods Z-bends Goldberg nylon devises complete chain ailerons way should set aside few bucks purchase Du-Bro 2-56 tap Youll find handy tool threading devises before installing making field trimming 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intent After sanding everything shape cut recess rudders lower leading edge accept CR Associates dual rudder horn taken CBA scale tail wheel gear package Fuselage Few changes made kit fuse looks real good placed / inch dowel along center rear sides give covering authentic look cut new slot elevator pushrod above existing slot right fuselage side would using both existing slots Sonic-Tronics Pull-Pull Cable rudder linkage Incidentally dont make bends elevator pushrod described plan Just make /4 inch bend end music wire secure balsa rod completed pushrod will work better resist tendency flex under load music wire kept straight installed 4-40 blind nut short section dowel rear fuselage accept bolt wood screw will use fasten CBA scale tail wheel assembly place during final assembly done before installing Lite Ply stabilizer saddle plate fuselage Instead 6-32 steel bolts blind Hobby Horn hobby specialties MIDWAY MODEL CO Old Timer Kits RIG AND FF Hobby Horn discount prices MMC FULL KITS listed Full Kits include cut parts plan strip sheet wood wire window material Kits marked have wire landing gear pre-bent 1936 Fl ying Quaker 84$6799 1936 Powerhouse 50$3596 1937 Long Cabin 78$4B52 1939 iSportster 50"$3596 1937 Quaker Flash 674784 1940 Buzzard Bombshell SO span kit*3596 1937 Air Chief 613776 1940 New Ruler 74 .... .. 7472 1939 Thermic 100 Glider 100 Soan Old Timer Sailplane--modifications shown RIC58623 P & W MODEL SERVICE Old Timer kits FF PVC following discount p rice full kits full kits clude cut parts plan stick sheet wood wire windshield material 1935 Miss America 84$7556 1936 Buccaneer 84$6296 1937 Dallaire 108$7992 1938 Clipper Mk 172$5596 1938 Kioud King 63$4448 1938 Powerhouse 84$5624 1938 Record Breaker 96$7304 1938 Trenton Terror 72$4280 1939 Korda wake 44$2012 1939 Mercury 72$6128 1939 Zipper 54$5624 1940 Ranger 46$3355 1940 Sailplane 78$8900 1940 So Long 50$3188 1941 Brigidier 56$4279 1941 Super Quaker 78$7640 1941 Playboy Jr 54$3272 1941 Playboy Sr 78$5372 1941 Brooklyn Dodoer 56$4448 Upto 00 add 250$2 pp/lst Class free $2000 ad ested 1st order $80182 Page 1991 CATALOGUP $300 $2001 $450 add $375 $4501 bby Horn $7000 add $425 $7000 add $500 3 MOrIANSTIA] Calif add 600%ta Send BOX 2212 MO VISNMC # & Exp oWESTMINSTERCA 92684 checks j Hours Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM Check allow up 30714 893-83llPhone days clearance on714 895-6629 FAX LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE *RED 01 #RED 02 #RED 03 #RED 04 #RED 05 #RED 06 #RED 14 #RED 16 #RED 23 0 SEE YOUR DEALER S SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info coat item plus $400 $500 foreign immediate shipment nolude full address U PS Sorry no 000 Ram 229 E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 nuts provided chose use 4-20 nylon bolts wing attachment installed Du Bros threaded studs fuselage blocks after drilling out accept larger pieces opened wing bolt holes 4 inch head-turning pilot platform/radio cover discussed last month trimmed fit comfortably fuselage Two scraps / inch Lite-Ply cut sandwich forward tongue platform up front third cut support maple bolt-down block rear cabin Removal cockpit platform radio maintenance takes moment method final fuselage construction modification concerns fin fairing blocks mounting stab rudder Cubs have unique fabric fillet base finand has overlooked Goldbergs fine kit order capture the rear fuselage/fin covering correctly need sand sides blocks match fuselage sides dont have sand tops fin fairing blocks covering will never touch exception cap strips aileron linkages modifications can made almost point during Goldberg Cubs constructionin cases its too much trouble after has completed flown step Im doing now covering model Coverites new pre-painted 21st Century Fabric Im also process fabricating wings struts jury struts painting cabin interior constructing details landing gear shock cords Ive also included photo Du-Bros off-the-hobby-shop-shelf scale Cub wheels thats month Ill have wait until next issue finish airplane give some chance catch up someone know building larger Cub Goldbergs Ill suggest order latest catalog Australias Scale Aviation Scale Aviation produces line accessories can turn good projects great projects stuff beautiful US distributor Scale Aviation Bill Raub Cirrus Ventures 115 Hunter Avenue Fanwood NJ 07023 SA catalog price bargain $3 credited against first order Alls well ends well So have written asking help locate plans favorite combat airplanes Air Age Publications has recently published book should satisfy obscure hunts military subjects Flying Model Warplanes John C Fredriksen thorough up date collection plan ORIGINALS. Still Best Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Strobe Light Ad] Rate 9V$1995 Landing Lights 48V$3995 Mars Rotating Beacon Ad] Rate 9 V$1995 Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9 V$2495 Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 January 1992 127 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES CALL 800/8335680 Gasoline fueled Produces 3 foot flame will power planes up 228 mph Designed FUN EASY build home shop about 8 hours using materials already have such aerosol spray can combustion chamber Only simple hand tools needed Both high performance jet engines FUN EASY build STEP BY STEP DETAILED FULL SIZE plan sets complete fuel ignition systems JOIN THE JET AGE sending $995 3hp plan set $1295 7hp plan set both sets $2000 JET ENGINE TECHNOLOGI ES 10241 Ridgewood El Paso Texas 79925 source information well organized highly recommended writer country ever launched airplane theater operation represented flew meant injury enemy its undoubtedly 304 pages John Fredriksens book youll likely directed its model plan information write Air Age Publications 251 Danbury St Wilton CT 06897 time think Ive put subject Air Designs big SE-Sa bed mail comes wake up again recently received letter Air Designs founders Bill DeVerna 228 Edgerton Drive Waterville OH 43566 Bill informed Air Design still lives now its sole proprietor last years Toledo show Bill showed set large scale custom retracts producing never realized company name Air Design might have talked British Scouts him hours Though SE-Sa no longer stable Air Design has number products accessories might interest Send Bill stamped self-addressed envelope current listing letter Bill promised try tracking down scale SE-Sa plan case would care model As luck would have received telephone call Mike Cook owner Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 Mike still has plans Air Design SE-Sa can arrange copies sent set memories building aeroplane poured out plans old Berkeley box Mike purchasers original Air Design company kindly informed Avco still operation company no longer manufactures SE-5a kit scale accessories several other models available ABS plastic WW-I style wheel covers both Lewis Vickers machine gun kits hand scale will compliment Balsa USAs Sopwith Pup perfecfly Avco also has nicely done affordable cockpit kits several scales popular airplane kits including Sig Platt Yellow Aircraft Ziroli Nosen Balsa USA subjects Next month space available Ill give in-depth look cockpit Mike produces Sigs J-3 Cub cockpit kits light easy assemble amply detailed can buy taking out second mortgage country estate John Gaquer D&J Manufacturing 1111 Industrial Parkway Brick NJ 08724 has Top Flite Models SE-Sa plan sets available Anyone interested can get ten dollars including UPS shipping John offering trade set Top Flite plans first person will have enlarged 1A scale provide him copy blown up plans Sounds like deal youd better hurry want first Restored scale plans large number Top Flite Berkeley Mooney other companies discontinued kits still available David W Jones 2703 Lincolnwood Drive Evanston IL 60201 David has restoring plans friend Al Onken number years have built up quite sizable collection first class subjects necessary addition complete contents original plans Davids Als restorations include drawings extra parts patterns did appear original kits plans cases feature sole difference between being able get being able use particular set drawings David Jones Al Onken employed pattern design departments Revell/Monogram needless say have accumulated wealth experience Scale aeromodeling have rare Scale plan youd like make available future plan-seekers let know about Its likely Continued page 130 AT LAST REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS INTRODUCING THE UP1 ADJUSTABLE SPEED RETRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 12X75X375 inches Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20- 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins Introductory price $2495 US plus shipping Dealer inquiries welcome ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oa kville OntarioL6H 2S8 CanadaPhone 416 842 1703 Coming soon quarter scale retracts up 50 pound aircraft _____ 128 Model Aviation 3 7 HP PULSE JET ENGINES AVAILABLE plot airfoils dot-matrix printer with.. 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHE5 MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR sHEmD WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY YIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USERFRIENDLY MENUDIlJVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 26PAGE USER MANUAL $4500 odd 0,.. ordaro plo. noose lle.liol bat SUIt hr USUS itItttn taNtPCjXrAr mpkttbk ooopm 05 dot tt ptotn Gin oOptifaptotif tflfltflS oodUI pt Sr 3S 5110 545 obsck inooy ordbo CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 someone may really need day Write David list what have hand Dont forget enclose stamped self-addressed envelope Im going open sizable can worms right now Im going tell Scale modeling easiest compete RC modeling disciplines Before open way please understand worms am releasing supposed fun worms nothing really dont want exchange endless amount pointless correspondence about sanctity Scale modeling Scale competition since bellieve much anyone else does ask read intended ngue cheek its fair share truth time Scale competitor have attended contest wherein philosophy Give everyone ninety static fly out air clearly evident have tell find presence attitude Scale competition absurd since AMA official rule book provides information necessary reasonably intelligent contest director properly run static portion event other hand have also seen models high static scores wind up winners circle though flights far short prototypical performances Scale models Pattern planes also absurd statement make since rule book clearly defines parameters judging flight portion competition too performance air idea model should solely prove its value Pattern Pylon Soaring competition will provide challenge need Scale other hand feel craftsmanship fidelity scale models necessary virtues really dont need fly Scale competitionyou need mall show bottom line part Scale event whether competitor official its director must understand AMA rule book opinion vanity intended guide manner models static scores pilots flight scores judged Static criteria flight criteria must both met entrant judged due respect official concerned Only can scores can combined decide contestant did best job creating illusion full-scale prototype th ground air Competitors well officials must understand rules competition must know judged expect compete effectively Rules written everyone involved can learn game played play fairly otherwise biggest meanest man field would always win contest model aviation competition rules written AMA members take much time energy draft proposals submit AMA Headquarters Theyre written AMA Headquarters staff Executive Council Once rule has submitted voted passed AMA contest board becomes law land air should followed Whether official competitor agrees no longer issue le force like rule should complain give officials contestants grief should draft rules change proposal time next rules cycle democratic mechanism change competition event rules except AMA Official Safety Code available us Now Ive given sufficient reason read reread Scale rules like Scale cakewalk events contestant can tell judges what maneuvers will fly will fly what order Did know contestant Scale can actually ask officials judge maneuvers unique aircraft non standard manner provided course appropriate documentation has presented contest director approved before flight Thats freedom wont find anywhere else 130 Model Aviation RC Scale/Troy Continued page 130 FINGER SAVER PO Box 1416 St Petersburg FL 33731 featured Safety Comes First November L AVIATION START ADJUST plane ALONE NO DAMAGED FINGERS HIGH quality STEEL Lightweigh Compact US patent No 4993672 Easily adaptable ANY plane Dealers invited SPECIAL FLYING CLUB RATES NOW ONLY $1995 s&h FL res add 7% tax WE MARKET IJIVH UNL U1 SLOPE UAMt1 FOR THE ENTHUSIAST INCLUDING PERFORMANCE TYPES POWERSCALE TYPES UGHT AND HEAVY UFT SPEED AND AEROBAliC FOR CATALOG SEND $2 6 STAMPS OK VS SNIPLANES 2317 N 63RD DEPT MA SEATTLE WA 98103 206 525 5776 AFTER 5 PM demands other RC events dictate general style model must flown order competitive no such boundaries exist Scale can fly model like still competitive Scale participate atmosphere 1912 Blackburn Monoplane can equal P-38 Lightning wherein either can equal fully equipped F-14 Tomcat Try action Pylon Would ever see Sopwith Camel running neck neck Cosmic Wind Could picture 1903 Wright Flyer Pattern contest -38 thermal duration Soaring competition As static scores theres really no excuse score less 100% could pick airplane want model provide documentation judged like can write guide instruct static judges use documentation get choose particular airplane like color scheme like best have copy dont have invent thing imitate what visible Whats dont have bring model contest until has crafted own satisfaction rudder shape wrong make another before decide enter airplane competition second rudder wrong can make third fact can make thousand rudders thats what will take get want judges see will know truth reason model score less perfect builder thought effort good enough judges would never notice flaws kind modeler will rude awakening ever manages get far judges Top Gun Mint Julep US Scale Masters Good enough may okay other events could never acceptable arena like Scales competitors write good portion own tests Scale grass-roots simple because us involved gets build fly what like bor love always easier work As Scale modelers surely love build airplanes model took hundred hours complete will have provided hundred hours pleasure truth shouldnt two-thousand-hour model twenty times enjoyable Yes friends Scale competition easy because difficult part Scale modeling isnt contest its attitudemaking commitment build fly Scale model following through commitment until job completed Ill close Build straight fly safely See next month D RC Slope Soaring/Byers Continued page 37 original plan called built-up balsa wing spruce spars opted -t sandwich foam cored wing fiberglass /16 balsa sheeting construction instead elevator rudder same type construction used %2-in balsa instead 1A6 sheeting wing also utilizes 350 mm double gate multiplex spoilers extremely effective killing lift model weighs nearly 10 pounds Because heavy Note scale ships will typically heavier might feel necessary opted add retractable landing gear saves wear tear ship makes lot fun land Finally model control JR radio system Pete Bechtel long time Slope Soaring addict owner Multiplex DG 500 model standoff replica two-place ship built Glaser-Dirks model also uses Ritz 2 combination Continued page 133 RADIO SOUTH 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 KPRO HINGESSpecial Pap UEasiest Hinge Install IPlaaticI No pinning messy epoxy Instant glues needed Special Paper .- No special hinge slotter needed .- No alignment necessary AC- $24SIpkg 18 e S44gIpkg 24 torus cyanoacrylate adhesives available local hobby shop call IIJ 9044340909 January 1992 131 aI ARE OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT WORLD WAR II PLANES DESIGNED BY WING MFG $1 50 KIT IS HAND 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