IN 1991 attended Byron Godbersons Aviation Expo first time now will have heard Expo has offered sale will held Ida Grove Iowa again Perhaps well see another party take event perhaps writing will no Expo 92 Byrons Expo real thrill will sorely missed schedule aeromodelings newsworthy events seems appropriate place reiterate thank yous Byron Godberson Bruce Godberson Joe Shumacher Marc Jensen gracious hospitality seemingly impossible advancements model aviation made possible because unique energies attending Byron Originals Expo 91 photographed beautiful Piper Super Cruiser belonging Al Hill Lincoln Nebraska model built Champion kit now DSC Davey Systems Corporation 675 Tower Lane West Chester PA 19380 Als Super Cruiser covered original FabriKote painted Diana Cream Tennessee Red Sig dope Power OS 91 Surpass fourstroke plane flies beautifully Its always good see down earth model airplanes wish could photograph received nice letter Jim Sandquist Oakdale Minnesota sent photo scale Super Stearman done up Red Baron Pizza colors built Bob Dively Model aircraft kit models finish Sig Koverall painted Randolphs butyrate dope Jim says .plane flies terrific great crowd pleaser smoke pouring out muffler plane executes very nice loops four-point rolls hammerheads inverted flight spins smoke really accentuates maneuvers landings look great main gear landing long straight rollout Because Mr Sandquist chose duplicate colorful Red Baron color scheme couldnt resist hringing lovely Stearman attention see Ive just received three immense boxes Balsa USA containing prized new Stearman kit Now can build own Stearman will also finished visually stimulating Red Baron Pizza color scheme As model progresses Ill let get closer look key areas construction finishing through photos text great deal high level interest airplane Im sure will enjoy seeing some nice things can ezperienced go little beyond Fun-Scale Frankly cant wait Im out contest quality airplanes Speaking quality does have stop last piece put model other items can also benefit attention just take small amount extra time needed attend efficiently What about pilots Pilots often given minimal effort comes 76 Model Aviation Scale Jeff iboy 200 S Spiing Garden St Ambler P 19002 Jim Sandquist Oakdale Minnesota did superb job Bob Dively Model Aircraft Super Stearman Sorta makes want get out 01 cloth hat goggles doesnt Lincoln Nebraskas Al Hill built Piper Super Cruiser Champion kit grass cut bit closer picture could have fooled best Nice model Al flats oft men gave much sport through Aviation Expo left Bruce Godberson Byron Godberson Joe Shumacher cockpit place curious eyes stop first Dont disappoint models admirers put HO driver seat WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALM SHUTS N 45 30 1/16233 3/32 240 1/8x243 3/16x249 1/4a256 1/32x337 1/20x337 1/16o33749 31 3/32 x 3445837 1/835574 45 3/16x36364 55 1/4x37598 61 5/16x387115 3/8 x 390128 71 1/23114160 3/43170200 1/1645878 48 3/32 o 47297 56 1/8x482109 86 3/16x496126 75 1/44115139 84 3/84170235144 1/24235273200 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32x4109 1/8 x4129 3/16x4144 114 x4155 BALSA STICKS 3645 1/16x1/410 1/16s3/811 1/181/215 3/32x1/412 3/323/813 3/321/217 1/81/809 1/Bo1/41218 1/8x3/81319 1/8x1/21824 3/16s3/161219 3/lBs3/81821 3/16x1/22231 1/401/41826 1/4s3/82128 1/4x1/22232 1/43/43445 1/414257 5/165/162330 3/8 x3/82939 3/8x1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/8s15473 1/21/23855 1/2x3/44866 1/2x16082 5/8 x5/85270 3/43/47598 BALSA HOT LINE CII 806 745 6384 10am 6pm CenIrel Time V BALSA TRMRGLES N 4425 383830 2235 343445 55 BALSA PLANKS36 n 90 2 57 329 4293 11/23302 11/2n4396 22231 23336 24475 3/3515 3,4719 TAPRED SHUTSN 14265 p4396 38268 38398 /23120 LONE STAR EPOXY 9ozList 999 5mm600 15 rn/n600 30 mm600 II i 5VA W.. CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa LIGHT 4-0 LB WOOD38 1/32362 1/20382 1/18362 3/32374 1/8391 3/163186 1/43126 3483150 1/23198 3/43300 13425 1/16488 3/334118 1/84135 3/184157 1/44188 3/84286 1/24386 TRAILING 001 36 14132 5/1611439 3/81 1244 12275 INSTAmDLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 02 Thin300 2oz Thick560 202 Thin560 BASS WOOD45 3/163/1626 3/161/430 3/163/838 3/161/246 3/163/460 1/41/442 1/43/849 1/43/480 3/83/660 3/81/270 3/83450 2190 /23/4150 BUNDLE CALS 20-1/1 6x336699 20-1/1 6x4o361035 20-3/32x3s36875 1 5-3/324x36955 15-1/83x36760 10-1/8436895 15-3/1 63x36940 10-3/16436835 10-1/4336655 10-1/44x361060 10-3/8336890 5-3/8436655 5-1 /2x336540 5-1/24361110 1 0-3/32x4x48930 51/84548525 5-3/16448620 5-1/4448680 * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPRUCESTICKS 3645 1/8 1/81725 1/8 1/42028 1/8 3/82232 31163/162830 1/4 /43450 1/4 3/84058 1/41/24565 318 n 3/84888 3/8 1/26077 1/21/26688 1/2 3/47597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 3/83/8 / /2 1/2 3/4 3/4 LIT PLYE 175 118x12360 114x6276 114x12550 HARD MAPLE 1438 3/83/8 3/8 12 3/838 1234 BIRCH DOWELS / 8 316 4 516 3/8 IS 40 45 50 58 88 36 20 14 25 32 LPLY3IRCM 48 1164x12836 1132x12475 1116x12476 lIBxl2496 5PLYBIRCH48 3/32o12725 1/8x12800 N3/16x12625 1/4o12625 643/8012725 811/2 x12900 GROOVED LG MOUNTS 12 echo 3/83/411/8145 3/83/45/32145 1/23/43/16150 LONE STAR MODELS cant 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 57t1 St Lubbock TX 7412 States accept VISA MasterCard persona/ checks COD 6 Texas US currency Mm wood order $1000 Ye model airplanes scale otherwise logic puzzles Ive actually seen modelers go great lengths turn out flawless scale Christen Eagles Stearmans Fokkers negate whole effort capping off Snoopy dolls some Sesame Street monster pirated kids toy box Really guys theres nothing wrong having bit fun airplanes thats isnt basic premise scale modeling see close authenticity can get rather far away course over next few issues youre going get look whats available pilots Fun Scale Sport Scale Precision Scale model airplanes Incidently may find pilots can go long way toward dressing up non-scale sport model too Sorry friends Snoopy never really did fly airplane may find Williams Brothers pilot open cockpit Top Gun contender youll get good value no back talk little guys Its true models overall appearance can change drastically no effort simple addition correct pilot figure dont think take note own eyes motion next time examine new airplane flying field model will taken someones car first place eye will focus will models cockpit Because thats driver sits also first place ground-bound pilot would like see himself Having suitable pilot drivers seat will surely make better impression admirers model Goofy doll Spider Man may get same chuckle didnt build scale model laughed did you want make pilot naturally figure must scale Continued page 160 Dave Platt Models full figure pilots finest complement Intricate details Precision Scale before painting can make feel flak heavy combat May 1992 77 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler isa low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fleids Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SN UFFLERrM 3 10 decibels quietar stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss whh possible 300-500 RPM increase Pntad Improves engine idle s better fuel economy -Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black 0 cost finish No special adapters required -Weighs 35 028 Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers II available hobby shop ORDER DIRECT immediate shipment Check MO Visa MC COD SEND 25 STAMP accepted Add$2SOIor UPS $2OOIorCOD 6%sidestae FOR ADDITIDNAL INFO Lfor Calf residentAND J7EC CATALOG attending 1992 Rally Giants Itll Kansas City Richards-Gebaur Airport June 18th through 21st AMA IMAA memberships required narrow band transmitters receivers event director Howard Wolf 913/631-6346 CD Dick Taylor 8 16/3339839 Sponsors Mid-America 49th Jumbo Squadron Kansas City Jayhawk Squadron Johnson County Kansas Should great un Back next month Till keep Big Ones flying safely cale/Troy Continued page 77 time period costume suit model will sit figure dressed contemporary civilian clothing will contribute thing model Bleriot Sopwith Camel nor will leather jacket clad World War Two figure parachute oxygen mask anything Piper Cherokee figure flying model should given same consideration authenticity would have given other airplanes major components though theyre labelled Fun Scale Sport Scale otherwise sophistication detail commercially available pilot figures provides modelers valid means placing appropriate categories scale suitability pilot will ultimately used however like almost everything else world scale will always builders personal judgement call commercial figure enough detail considered Precision Scale can always placed less complex model modeler may want think twice before installing Fun-Scale figure serious competition-level scale model Pilot figures suitable Sport Scale models available several sources range quality average excellent can found almost flying field models flown keenest competition pilots laid back Sunday fun-seekers good Sport Scale pilot should easily assembled finished having spend excruciating hours agonizing over too superfluous details Quite often good Sport Scale figure can brought higher level sophistication spending just little time paint brush adding two subtle details right places HD Products Hobby Dynamics Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61821 has line pilots fit Sport Scale description perfectly HD pilots feature sharp detail very reasonable price line readily available through hobby stores Molded latex requiring no assembly thorough washing remove mold release chemical residues thats needed prepare HDs sky drivers painting HD Products pilot busts available following descriptions US WWI 1/3 1/4 1/9 1/10 scales US WWH German WWI German WWII British WWI British WWII Jet busts 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/9 1/10 scales Japanese WWII 1/7 1/9 1/10 scales female bust no pun intended 1/4 1/5 1/9 1/10 scales sportsman bust 1/4 1/6 1/9 1/10 scales German Golden Years bust 1/6 scale civilian busts above scales 1/3 through 1/10 Plans release additional HD pilots have advertised nine great looking busts can expected soon HDs WWII pilots will used Dynaflite P 51 Im very happy way figure turned Out investment hours work have highly detailed pilot bust will surely enhance overall impact model significantly Fun Scale category Williams Brothers must take credit offering simplest least expensive generic pilots Continued page 162 160 Model Aviation $2495 CAT NO 800 Electric F ight LightweIght 12 nomoney back Adjustable ewttcblag paint Snideness terminal easy hookup ON/OFF Controller $2995 Mom Power save welgbt 20 Sise 22s13a63 Veiy high eltidency 00kV loss MdSlrntoesbippio5 Colifoeia ,oideoo edd 725% 1217 Send Check money order Cosesoith h Sky 3929 Kansas St #9 othe oosoectoOtegoCA otso San92104 A~ rn its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find parts & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WIThIN 24 URS 1287 N Mifltary Trail West Palm leach Fla 2340 407-688-0669 HOBBY SUPER STORE pggg / 1A/ RECIARGEABLE ATTERIES CALL 800/8335080 THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW CYCLE SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THP 126677/28 136778 146778 1567 16678 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72833/i456 833/4568 845667 9456677 1045667 106W8W 106EW 114677778 115W 116EW 1167 124W 125W 1256 1356 1456 IS56 164N 16678 RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 75N5N 8I 6778 SERIES 400C 866777/ 97774 W WIDE LADE EW EXTF4 WIDE N NARROW available elementary pilot bust kits highly detailed quite practical have serving models years care remember An hour glue paints decent brush can result bust well suited Fun Scale model almost size description Williams Brothers pilots have recently re-tooled heads assembled independently bodies newer kits perfect rigging pilots head turn rudder did heads two Williams Brothers busts installed Goldberg J-3 life can added Williams Brothers WWI WWII busts addition silk scarf tied around neck pilot Just sure make scarf little longer WWI aviator isnt scarves really longer rather over emphasize cavalier devil-may-care Errol Flynn personification early aviator pun definitely intended highly detailed Top Gun/Scalemasters level models several companies produce pilot models quality comparable aircraft require Pay attention deliberate use term pilot models top shelf pilots just simple figures busts washed painted glued onto balsa floor cockpit pilots Precision Scale projects themselves intended finished detailed same attention loving care used create models will carry Dave Platt Models 1306 Havre NW Palm Bay FL 32907 has German British GAFThD CANOPIES QUALITY EGRiy SERVICE 3950-A Valley Blvd WALNUT CA 91789 714 594-1349 594-1471 CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE EROCIURE American Japanese fighter pilot full figures 1/5 scale Daves pilot models hand laidone timeof polyester resin cost reflects procedure pilots high quality no excuse modeler wants very best airplane Platt pilot kits feature unequalled detail quality Now Im just puffing about pilots Several years ago purchased Dave Platt s figures Toledo show myself along FW-190 kit retracts whole slew FW-190 accessories Incessant business personal projects have prevented building airplane thus far surely have stopped showing incredible pilot kit modeling friends visit Its detail magnificent Dave Platt Models pilot kit purchaser will find instruction manual instruction manual pilot kit bet truly lets some Daves favorite cats out bag Judging manual its apparent Mr Platt fine scale modeler can also valuable teacher Clearly anyone has seen Daves work model airplanes will become instantly aware mans keen skill artist artistic skill evident facet models finishes Its models surface preparation paint markings weathering way wings hatches fit fuselages surely pilots Daves pilot manual painting shading weathering techniques offered attempted will open great new horizons everyday modelers RADIO SOUTH--m 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 162 Model Aviation ORSitHID OHID CHRIS MACNIH F p / ii 9j) PRO HINGESa Papa Easiest Hinge Install ast - No pinning messy epoxy Instant glues needed - No special hinge alone needed Noel gnment necessary RC Ipkg 18 e- $449Ipkg 24 use cyanoacryist adhesives available local hobby shop call 904-434-0909 Avanti Conquest VI Conquest 120 Cursor Desire EU-iA Eclipse Fresh Aire Krier Kraft Jekyll 60 RIC City EL lull 11116 AJA*Ja Jekyll 120 LA-i Phoenix 8 Phoenix 8/45 Punch ESkybolt Summit Ill Sundowner Worlds Finest Fiberglass Products Typhoon 96 Railroad Ave #FVortex Suisun Ca 94585 707-428-3119 FAX 707-421-2336 MASTERCARDNISA ACCEPTED LAJNUULbI VI Wing Span 66Weigfht 80-85 Lbs Wing Area 840Engine 60 SKYBOLT Wing Span T/77 8/66Weigfht 20-25 Lbs Wing Area 1625Engine QUADRA want accomplish something new exciting new project undertake Next issue Ill show commercially available pilot kits Sport Fun Precision Scale models Ive just touched whats available stay Theres so-o-o-o much see Dynaflite P-51 totally framed presently being covered little luck columns next installment should bring photos final changes models construction Til build straight fly safely Letters Editor Continued page 11 likes model better own hes nice man heck good designer simple airplanes Litespan also joy work Bill Caldwell Dallas Texas Continued page 200 RC SoaringlBlakeslee Continued page 79 tail Both must considered trimming dive test does Know what trimming Are novice trimming max stability expert going after performance Also know trimming do-it-onceand-forget-it process takes months fine-tune plane change will usually affect something else another reason stick plane competition flying Think decalage angle longitudinal dihedral borrow phrase Martin Simons dihedral means stability along nose weight forward CG stabilizer drag Reduce decalage angles increase performance center-of-gravity can moved aft Stab drag reduced plane responsive control inputs thermals wind gusts ie difficult fly novice just fine experienced pilot dive test will give idea much decalage have letting see planes response increasing airspeeds Dive plane 450 nose down sufficient altitude release transmitter sticks see what plane does recovers pulls out dive rapidly itself plane has high degree pitch stability horizontal stabilizer set relatively large angle relative wing thus forward CG needed counteract large down force exerted stab setup perfect novice gets dive increasing airspeed forces tail down nose up gets nose up mistake decreasing airspeed will allow tail come up nose go down An expert flier will want trim setting produces gradual dive recovery no recovery allthe plane just continues straight dive dive angle increases itself Glider tucks under youve gone too far Changing decalage angle easy Continued page 166 Time Classicin 1/5 scale Wood Beech D-18/C-45 114 Span twin Q35s G38s $40 Compact Giant 1/7th Scale P-47 Thunderboh 70 Span 90-120 G-23/Q35 $25 Construction 1st New Series! P-Si Mustang 100 Span 3 Cu up gas power $32 RACER! Fiberglass Components Canopies Available plans complete kits Plans Prices Include UPS Nick Ziroli 29 EDGAR DRIVE SMITHTOWN N Y 11787 516 234-5038 Illustrated Catalog $200 May1992 163 FYLL Wing Span 66Weigfht 80-85 Lbs Wing Area 770Engine 60 ULIH Wing Span 66Weigfht 85-90 Lbs Wing Area 920Engine 120 YI-HOUN Wing Span 73Weigfht 85-95 Lbs Wing Area 1000/900 Engine 120 B-25 Mitchell101 .$3800 Ju-878 Stuka100 .3000 DC-3/C-47140 .4200 F4U Corsair93 .3000 PT-17 Stearman 77 2700 P-40 Warhawk94 .3000 AT-6 Texan101 .3000 F8F Bearcat86 .3000 A6M5 Zero91 .3000 Fokker Dr-I63 .2700 Semi Scale Taube 500
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 160, 162, 163
IN 1991 attended Byron Godbersons Aviation Expo first time now will have heard Expo has offered sale will held Ida Grove Iowa again Perhaps well see another party take event perhaps writing will no Expo 92 Byrons Expo real thrill will sorely missed schedule aeromodelings newsworthy events seems appropriate place reiterate thank yous Byron Godberson Bruce Godberson Joe Shumacher Marc Jensen gracious hospitality seemingly impossible advancements model aviation made possible because unique energies attending Byron Originals Expo 91 photographed beautiful Piper Super Cruiser belonging Al Hill Lincoln Nebraska model built Champion kit now DSC Davey Systems Corporation 675 Tower Lane West Chester PA 19380 Als Super Cruiser covered original FabriKote painted Diana Cream Tennessee Red Sig dope Power OS 91 Surpass fourstroke plane flies beautifully Its always good see down earth model airplanes wish could photograph received nice letter Jim Sandquist Oakdale Minnesota sent photo scale Super Stearman done up Red Baron Pizza colors built Bob Dively Model aircraft kit models finish Sig Koverall painted Randolphs butyrate dope Jim says .plane flies terrific great crowd pleaser smoke pouring out muffler plane executes very nice loops four-point rolls hammerheads inverted flight spins smoke really accentuates maneuvers landings look great main gear landing long straight rollout Because Mr Sandquist chose duplicate colorful Red Baron color scheme couldnt resist hringing lovely Stearman attention see Ive just received three immense boxes Balsa USA containing prized new Stearman kit Now can build own Stearman will also finished visually stimulating Red Baron Pizza color scheme As model progresses Ill let get closer look key areas construction finishing through photos text great deal high level interest airplane Im sure will enjoy seeing some nice things can ezperienced go little beyond Fun-Scale Frankly cant wait Im out contest quality airplanes Speaking quality does have stop last piece put model other items can also benefit attention just take small amount extra time needed attend efficiently What about pilots Pilots often given minimal effort comes 76 Model Aviation Scale Jeff iboy 200 S Spiing Garden St Ambler P 19002 Jim Sandquist Oakdale Minnesota did superb job Bob Dively Model Aircraft Super Stearman Sorta makes want get out 01 cloth hat goggles doesnt Lincoln Nebraskas Al Hill built Piper Super Cruiser Champion kit grass cut bit closer picture could have fooled best Nice model Al flats oft men gave much sport through Aviation Expo left Bruce Godberson Byron Godberson Joe Shumacher cockpit place curious eyes stop first Dont disappoint models admirers put HO driver seat WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALM SHUTS N 45 30 1/16233 3/32 240 1/8x243 3/16x249 1/4a256 1/32x337 1/20x337 1/16o33749 31 3/32 x 3445837 1/835574 45 3/16x36364 55 1/4x37598 61 5/16x387115 3/8 x 390128 71 1/23114160 3/43170200 1/1645878 48 3/32 o 47297 56 1/8x482109 86 3/16x496126 75 1/44115139 84 3/84170235144 1/24235273200 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32x4109 1/8 x4129 3/16x4144 114 x4155 BALSA STICKS 3645 1/16x1/410 1/16s3/811 1/181/215 3/32x1/412 3/323/813 3/321/217 1/81/809 1/Bo1/41218 1/8x3/81319 1/8x1/21824 3/16s3/161219 3/lBs3/81821 3/16x1/22231 1/401/41826 1/4s3/82128 1/4x1/22232 1/43/43445 1/414257 5/165/162330 3/8 x3/82939 3/8x1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/8s15473 1/21/23855 1/2x3/44866 1/2x16082 5/8 x5/85270 3/43/47598 BALSA HOT LINE CII 806 745 6384 10am 6pm CenIrel Time V BALSA TRMRGLES N 4425 383830 2235 343445 55 BALSA PLANKS36 n 90 2 57 329 4293 11/23302 11/2n4396 22231 23336 24475 3/3515 3,4719 TAPRED SHUTSN 14265 p4396 38268 38398 /23120 LONE STAR EPOXY 9ozList 999 5mm600 15 rn/n600 30 mm600 II i 5VA W.. CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa LIGHT 4-0 LB WOOD38 1/32362 1/20382 1/18362 3/32374 1/8391 3/163186 1/43126 3483150 1/23198 3/43300 13425 1/16488 3/334118 1/84135 3/184157 1/44188 3/84286 1/24386 TRAILING 001 36 14132 5/1611439 3/81 1244 12275 INSTAmDLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 02 Thin300 2oz Thick560 202 Thin560 BASS WOOD45 3/163/1626 3/161/430 3/163/838 3/161/246 3/163/460 1/41/442 1/43/849 1/43/480 3/83/660 3/81/270 3/83450 2190 /23/4150 BUNDLE CALS 20-1/1 6x336699 20-1/1 6x4o361035 20-3/32x3s36875 1 5-3/324x36955 15-1/83x36760 10-1/8436895 15-3/1 63x36940 10-3/16436835 10-1/4336655 10-1/44x361060 10-3/8336890 5-3/8436655 5-1 /2x336540 5-1/24361110 1 0-3/32x4x48930 51/84548525 5-3/16448620 5-1/4448680 * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPRUCESTICKS 3645 1/8 1/81725 1/8 1/42028 1/8 3/82232 31163/162830 1/4 /43450 1/4 3/84058 1/41/24565 318 n 3/84888 3/8 1/26077 1/21/26688 1/2 3/47597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 3/83/8 / /2 1/2 3/4 3/4 LIT PLYE 175 118x12360 114x6276 114x12550 HARD MAPLE 1438 3/83/8 3/8 12 3/838 1234 BIRCH DOWELS / 8 316 4 516 3/8 IS 40 45 50 58 88 36 20 14 25 32 LPLY3IRCM 48 1164x12836 1132x12475 1116x12476 lIBxl2496 5PLYBIRCH48 3/32o12725 1/8x12800 N3/16x12625 1/4o12625 643/8012725 811/2 x12900 GROOVED LG MOUNTS 12 echo 3/83/411/8145 3/83/45/32145 1/23/43/16150 LONE STAR MODELS cant 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 57t1 St Lubbock TX 7412 States accept VISA MasterCard persona/ checks COD 6 Texas US currency Mm wood order $1000 Ye model airplanes scale otherwise logic puzzles Ive actually seen modelers go great lengths turn out flawless scale Christen Eagles Stearmans Fokkers negate whole effort capping off Snoopy dolls some Sesame Street monster pirated kids toy box Really guys theres nothing wrong having bit fun airplanes thats isnt basic premise scale modeling see close authenticity can get rather far away course over next few issues youre going get look whats available pilots Fun Scale Sport Scale Precision Scale model airplanes Incidently may find pilots can go long way toward dressing up non-scale sport model too Sorry friends Snoopy never really did fly airplane may find Williams Brothers pilot open cockpit Top Gun contender youll get good value no back talk little guys Its true models overall appearance can change drastically no effort simple addition correct pilot figure dont think take note own eyes motion next time examine new airplane flying field model will taken someones car first place eye will focus will models cockpit Because thats driver sits also first place ground-bound pilot would like see himself Having suitable pilot drivers seat will surely make better impression admirers model Goofy doll Spider Man may get same chuckle didnt build scale model laughed did you want make pilot naturally figure must scale Continued page 160 Dave Platt Models full figure pilots finest complement Intricate details Precision Scale before painting can make feel flak heavy combat May 1992 77 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler isa low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fleids Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SN UFFLERrM 3 10 decibels quietar stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss whh possible 300-500 RPM increase Pntad Improves engine idle s better fuel economy -Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black 0 cost finish No special adapters required -Weighs 35 028 Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers II available hobby shop ORDER DIRECT immediate shipment Check MO Visa MC COD SEND 25 STAMP accepted Add$2SOIor UPS $2OOIorCOD 6%sidestae FOR ADDITIDNAL INFO Lfor Calf residentAND J7EC CATALOG attending 1992 Rally Giants Itll Kansas City Richards-Gebaur Airport June 18th through 21st AMA IMAA memberships required narrow band transmitters receivers event director Howard Wolf 913/631-6346 CD Dick Taylor 8 16/3339839 Sponsors Mid-America 49th Jumbo Squadron Kansas City Jayhawk Squadron Johnson County Kansas Should great un Back next month Till keep Big Ones flying safely cale/Troy Continued page 77 time period costume suit model will sit figure dressed contemporary civilian clothing will contribute thing model Bleriot Sopwith Camel nor will leather jacket clad World War Two figure parachute oxygen mask anything Piper Cherokee figure flying model should given same consideration authenticity would have given other airplanes major components though theyre labelled Fun Scale Sport Scale otherwise sophistication detail commercially available pilot figures provides modelers valid means placing appropriate categories scale suitability pilot will ultimately used however like almost everything else world scale will always builders personal judgement call commercial figure enough detail considered Precision Scale can always placed less complex model modeler may want think twice before installing Fun-Scale figure serious competition-level scale model Pilot figures suitable Sport Scale models available several sources range quality average excellent can found almost flying field models flown keenest competition pilots laid back Sunday fun-seekers good Sport Scale pilot should easily assembled finished having spend excruciating hours agonizing over too superfluous details Quite often good Sport Scale figure can brought higher level sophistication spending just little time paint brush adding two subtle details right places HD Products Hobby Dynamics Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61821 has line pilots fit Sport Scale description perfectly HD pilots feature sharp detail very reasonable price line readily available through hobby stores Molded latex requiring no assembly thorough washing remove mold release chemical residues thats needed prepare HDs sky drivers painting HD Products pilot busts available following descriptions US WWI 1/3 1/4 1/9 1/10 scales US WWH German WWI German WWII British WWI British WWII Jet busts 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/9 1/10 scales Japanese WWII 1/7 1/9 1/10 scales female bust no pun intended 1/4 1/5 1/9 1/10 scales sportsman bust 1/4 1/6 1/9 1/10 scales German Golden Years bust 1/6 scale civilian busts above scales 1/3 through 1/10 Plans release additional HD pilots have advertised nine great looking busts can expected soon HDs WWII pilots will used Dynaflite P 51 Im very happy way figure turned Out investment hours work have highly detailed pilot bust will surely enhance overall impact model significantly Fun Scale category Williams Brothers must take credit offering simplest least expensive generic pilots Continued page 162 160 Model Aviation $2495 CAT NO 800 Electric F ight LightweIght 12 nomoney back Adjustable ewttcblag paint Snideness terminal easy hookup ON/OFF Controller $2995 Mom Power save welgbt 20 Sise 22s13a63 Veiy high eltidency 00kV loss MdSlrntoesbippio5 Colifoeia ,oideoo edd 725% 1217 Send Check money order Cosesoith h Sky 3929 Kansas St #9 othe oosoectoOtegoCA otso San92104 A~ rn its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find parts & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WIThIN 24 URS 1287 N Mifltary Trail West Palm leach Fla 2340 407-688-0669 HOBBY SUPER STORE pggg / 1A/ RECIARGEABLE ATTERIES CALL 800/8335080 THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW CYCLE SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THP 126677/28 136778 146778 1567 16678 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72833/i456 833/4568 845667 9456677 1045667 106W8W 106EW 114677778 115W 116EW 1167 124W 125W 1256 1356 1456 IS56 164N 16678 RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 75N5N 8I 6778 SERIES 400C 866777/ 97774 W WIDE LADE EW EXTF4 WIDE N NARROW available elementary pilot bust kits highly detailed quite practical have serving models years care remember An hour glue paints decent brush can result bust well suited Fun Scale model almost size description Williams Brothers pilots have recently re-tooled heads assembled independently bodies newer kits perfect rigging pilots head turn rudder did heads two Williams Brothers busts installed Goldberg J-3 life can added Williams Brothers WWI WWII busts addition silk scarf tied around neck pilot Just sure make scarf little longer WWI aviator isnt scarves really longer rather over emphasize cavalier devil-may-care Errol Flynn personification early aviator pun definitely intended highly detailed Top Gun/Scalemasters level models several companies produce pilot models quality comparable aircraft require Pay attention deliberate use term pilot models top shelf pilots just simple figures busts washed painted glued onto balsa floor cockpit pilots Precision Scale projects themselves intended finished detailed same attention loving care used create models will carry Dave Platt Models 1306 Havre NW Palm Bay FL 32907 has German British GAFThD CANOPIES QUALITY EGRiy SERVICE 3950-A Valley Blvd WALNUT CA 91789 714 594-1349 594-1471 CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE EROCIURE American Japanese fighter pilot full figures 1/5 scale Daves pilot models hand laidone timeof polyester resin cost reflects procedure pilots high quality no excuse modeler wants very best airplane Platt pilot kits feature unequalled detail quality Now Im just puffing about pilots Several years ago purchased Dave Platt s figures Toledo show myself along FW-190 kit retracts whole slew FW-190 accessories Incessant business personal projects have prevented building airplane thus far surely have stopped showing incredible pilot kit modeling friends visit Its detail magnificent Dave Platt Models pilot kit purchaser will find instruction manual instruction manual pilot kit bet truly lets some Daves favorite cats out bag Judging manual its apparent Mr Platt fine scale modeler can also valuable teacher Clearly anyone has seen Daves work model airplanes will become instantly aware mans keen skill artist artistic skill evident facet models finishes Its models surface preparation paint markings weathering way wings hatches fit fuselages surely pilots Daves pilot manual painting shading weathering techniques offered attempted will open great new horizons everyday modelers RADIO SOUTH--m 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 162 Model Aviation ORSitHID OHID CHRIS MACNIH F p / ii 9j) PRO HINGESa Papa Easiest Hinge Install ast - No pinning messy epoxy Instant glues needed - No special hinge alone needed Noel gnment necessary RC Ipkg 18 e- $449Ipkg 24 use cyanoacryist adhesives available local hobby shop call 904-434-0909 Avanti Conquest VI Conquest 120 Cursor Desire EU-iA Eclipse Fresh Aire Krier Kraft Jekyll 60 RIC City EL lull 11116 AJA*Ja Jekyll 120 LA-i Phoenix 8 Phoenix 8/45 Punch ESkybolt Summit Ill Sundowner Worlds Finest Fiberglass Products Typhoon 96 Railroad Ave #FVortex Suisun Ca 94585 707-428-3119 FAX 707-421-2336 MASTERCARDNISA ACCEPTED LAJNUULbI VI Wing Span 66Weigfht 80-85 Lbs Wing Area 840Engine 60 SKYBOLT Wing Span T/77 8/66Weigfht 20-25 Lbs Wing Area 1625Engine QUADRA want accomplish something new exciting new project undertake Next issue Ill show commercially available pilot kits Sport Fun Precision Scale models Ive just touched whats available stay Theres so-o-o-o much see Dynaflite P-51 totally framed presently being covered little luck columns next installment should bring photos final changes models construction Til build straight fly safely Letters Editor Continued page 11 likes model better own hes nice man heck good designer simple airplanes Litespan also joy work Bill Caldwell Dallas Texas Continued page 200 RC SoaringlBlakeslee Continued page 79 tail Both must considered trimming dive test does Know what trimming Are novice trimming max stability expert going after performance Also know trimming do-it-onceand-forget-it process takes months fine-tune plane change will usually affect something else another reason stick plane competition flying Think decalage angle longitudinal dihedral borrow phrase Martin Simons dihedral means stability along nose weight forward CG stabilizer drag Reduce decalage angles increase performance center-of-gravity can moved aft Stab drag reduced plane responsive control inputs thermals wind gusts ie difficult fly novice just fine experienced pilot dive test will give idea much decalage have letting see planes response increasing airspeeds Dive plane 450 nose down sufficient altitude release transmitter sticks see what plane does recovers pulls out dive rapidly itself plane has high degree pitch stability horizontal stabilizer set relatively large angle relative wing thus forward CG needed counteract large down force exerted stab setup perfect novice gets dive increasing airspeed forces tail down nose up gets nose up mistake decreasing airspeed will allow tail come up nose go down An expert flier will want trim setting produces gradual dive recovery no recovery allthe plane just continues straight dive dive angle increases itself Glider tucks under youve gone too far Changing decalage angle easy Continued page 166 Time Classicin 1/5 scale Wood Beech D-18/C-45 114 Span twin Q35s G38s $40 Compact Giant 1/7th Scale P-47 Thunderboh 70 Span 90-120 G-23/Q35 $25 Construction 1st New Series! P-Si Mustang 100 Span 3 Cu up gas power $32 RACER! Fiberglass Components Canopies Available plans complete kits Plans Prices Include UPS Nick Ziroli 29 EDGAR DRIVE SMITHTOWN N Y 11787 516 234-5038 Illustrated Catalog $200 May1992 163 FYLL Wing Span 66Weigfht 80-85 Lbs Wing Area 770Engine 60 ULIH Wing Span 66Weigfht 85-90 Lbs Wing Area 920Engine 120 YI-HOUN Wing Span 73Weigfht 85-95 Lbs Wing Area 1000/900 Engine 120 B-25 Mitchell101 .$3800 Ju-878 Stuka100 .3000 DC-3/C-47140 .4200 F4U Corsair93 .3000 PT-17 Stearman 77 2700 P-40 Warhawk94 .3000 AT-6 Texan101 .3000 F8F Bearcat86 .3000 A6M5 Zero91 .3000 Fokker Dr-I63 .2700 Semi Scale Taube 500
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 160, 162, 163
IN 1991 attended Byron Godbersons Aviation Expo first time now will have heard Expo has offered sale will held Ida Grove Iowa again Perhaps well see another party take event perhaps writing will no Expo 92 Byrons Expo real thrill will sorely missed schedule aeromodelings newsworthy events seems appropriate place reiterate thank yous Byron Godberson Bruce Godberson Joe Shumacher Marc Jensen gracious hospitality seemingly impossible advancements model aviation made possible because unique energies attending Byron Originals Expo 91 photographed beautiful Piper Super Cruiser belonging Al Hill Lincoln Nebraska model built Champion kit now DSC Davey Systems Corporation 675 Tower Lane West Chester PA 19380 Als Super Cruiser covered original FabriKote painted Diana Cream Tennessee Red Sig dope Power OS 91 Surpass fourstroke plane flies beautifully Its always good see down earth model airplanes wish could photograph received nice letter Jim Sandquist Oakdale Minnesota sent photo scale Super Stearman done up Red Baron Pizza colors built Bob Dively Model aircraft kit models finish Sig Koverall painted Randolphs butyrate dope Jim says .plane flies terrific great crowd pleaser smoke pouring out muffler plane executes very nice loops four-point rolls hammerheads inverted flight spins smoke really accentuates maneuvers landings look great main gear landing long straight rollout Because Mr Sandquist chose duplicate colorful Red Baron color scheme couldnt resist hringing lovely Stearman attention see Ive just received three immense boxes Balsa USA containing prized new Stearman kit Now can build own Stearman will also finished visually stimulating Red Baron Pizza color scheme As model progresses Ill let get closer look key areas construction finishing through photos text great deal high level interest airplane Im sure will enjoy seeing some nice things can ezperienced go little beyond Fun-Scale Frankly cant wait Im out contest quality airplanes Speaking quality does have stop last piece put model other items can also benefit attention just take small amount extra time needed attend efficiently What about pilots Pilots often given minimal effort comes 76 Model Aviation Scale Jeff iboy 200 S Spiing Garden St Ambler P 19002 Jim Sandquist Oakdale Minnesota did superb job Bob Dively Model Aircraft Super Stearman Sorta makes want get out 01 cloth hat goggles doesnt Lincoln Nebraskas Al Hill built Piper Super Cruiser Champion kit grass cut bit closer picture could have fooled best Nice model Al flats oft men gave much sport through Aviation Expo left Bruce Godberson Byron Godberson Joe Shumacher cockpit place curious eyes stop first Dont disappoint models admirers put HO driver seat WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALM SHUTS N 45 30 1/16233 3/32 240 1/8x243 3/16x249 1/4a256 1/32x337 1/20x337 1/16o33749 31 3/32 x 3445837 1/835574 45 3/16x36364 55 1/4x37598 61 5/16x387115 3/8 x 390128 71 1/23114160 3/43170200 1/1645878 48 3/32 o 47297 56 1/8x482109 86 3/16x496126 75 1/44115139 84 3/84170235144 1/24235273200 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32x4109 1/8 x4129 3/16x4144 114 x4155 BALSA STICKS 3645 1/16x1/410 1/16s3/811 1/181/215 3/32x1/412 3/323/813 3/321/217 1/81/809 1/Bo1/41218 1/8x3/81319 1/8x1/21824 3/16s3/161219 3/lBs3/81821 3/16x1/22231 1/401/41826 1/4s3/82128 1/4x1/22232 1/43/43445 1/414257 5/165/162330 3/8 x3/82939 3/8x1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/8s15473 1/21/23855 1/2x3/44866 1/2x16082 5/8 x5/85270 3/43/47598 BALSA HOT LINE CII 806 745 6384 10am 6pm CenIrel Time V BALSA TRMRGLES N 4425 383830 2235 343445 55 BALSA PLANKS36 n 90 2 57 329 4293 11/23302 11/2n4396 22231 23336 24475 3/3515 3,4719 TAPRED SHUTSN 14265 p4396 38268 38398 /23120 LONE STAR EPOXY 9ozList 999 5mm600 15 rn/n600 30 mm600 II i 5VA W.. CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa LIGHT 4-0 LB WOOD38 1/32362 1/20382 1/18362 3/32374 1/8391 3/163186 1/43126 3483150 1/23198 3/43300 13425 1/16488 3/334118 1/84135 3/184157 1/44188 3/84286 1/24386 TRAILING 001 36 14132 5/1611439 3/81 1244 12275 INSTAmDLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 02 Thin300 2oz Thick560 202 Thin560 BASS WOOD45 3/163/1626 3/161/430 3/163/838 3/161/246 3/163/460 1/41/442 1/43/849 1/43/480 3/83/660 3/81/270 3/83450 2190 /23/4150 BUNDLE CALS 20-1/1 6x336699 20-1/1 6x4o361035 20-3/32x3s36875 1 5-3/324x36955 15-1/83x36760 10-1/8436895 15-3/1 63x36940 10-3/16436835 10-1/4336655 10-1/44x361060 10-3/8336890 5-3/8436655 5-1 /2x336540 5-1/24361110 1 0-3/32x4x48930 51/84548525 5-3/16448620 5-1/4448680 * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPRUCESTICKS 3645 1/8 1/81725 1/8 1/42028 1/8 3/82232 31163/162830 1/4 /43450 1/4 3/84058 1/41/24565 318 n 3/84888 3/8 1/26077 1/21/26688 1/2 3/47597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 3/83/8 / /2 1/2 3/4 3/4 LIT PLYE 175 118x12360 114x6276 114x12550 HARD MAPLE 1438 3/83/8 3/8 12 3/838 1234 BIRCH DOWELS / 8 316 4 516 3/8 IS 40 45 50 58 88 36 20 14 25 32 LPLY3IRCM 48 1164x12836 1132x12475 1116x12476 lIBxl2496 5PLYBIRCH48 3/32o12725 1/8x12800 N3/16x12625 1/4o12625 643/8012725 811/2 x12900 GROOVED LG MOUNTS 12 echo 3/83/411/8145 3/83/45/32145 1/23/43/16150 LONE STAR MODELS cant 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 57t1 St Lubbock TX 7412 States accept VISA MasterCard persona/ checks COD 6 Texas US currency Mm wood order $1000 Ye model airplanes scale otherwise logic puzzles Ive actually seen modelers go great lengths turn out flawless scale Christen Eagles Stearmans Fokkers negate whole effort capping off Snoopy dolls some Sesame Street monster pirated kids toy box Really guys theres nothing wrong having bit fun airplanes thats isnt basic premise scale modeling see close authenticity can get rather far away course over next few issues youre going get look whats available pilots Fun Scale Sport Scale Precision Scale model airplanes Incidently may find pilots can go long way toward dressing up non-scale sport model too Sorry friends Snoopy never really did fly airplane may find Williams Brothers pilot open cockpit Top Gun contender youll get good value no back talk little guys Its true models overall appearance can change drastically no effort simple addition correct pilot figure dont think take note own eyes motion next time examine new airplane flying field model will taken someones car first place eye will focus will models cockpit Because thats driver sits also first place ground-bound pilot would like see himself Having suitable pilot drivers seat will surely make better impression admirers model Goofy doll Spider Man may get same chuckle didnt build scale model laughed did you want make pilot naturally figure must scale Continued page 160 Dave Platt Models full figure pilots finest complement Intricate details Precision Scale before painting can make feel flak heavy combat May 1992 77 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler isa low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fleids Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SN UFFLERrM 3 10 decibels quietar stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss whh possible 300-500 RPM increase Pntad Improves engine idle s better fuel economy -Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black 0 cost finish No special adapters required -Weighs 35 028 Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers II available hobby shop ORDER DIRECT immediate shipment Check MO Visa MC COD SEND 25 STAMP accepted Add$2SOIor UPS $2OOIorCOD 6%sidestae FOR ADDITIDNAL INFO Lfor Calf residentAND J7EC CATALOG attending 1992 Rally Giants Itll Kansas City Richards-Gebaur Airport June 18th through 21st AMA IMAA memberships required narrow band transmitters receivers event director Howard Wolf 913/631-6346 CD Dick Taylor 8 16/3339839 Sponsors Mid-America 49th Jumbo Squadron Kansas City Jayhawk Squadron Johnson County Kansas Should great un Back next month Till keep Big Ones flying safely cale/Troy Continued page 77 time period costume suit model will sit figure dressed contemporary civilian clothing will contribute thing model Bleriot Sopwith Camel nor will leather jacket clad World War Two figure parachute oxygen mask anything Piper Cherokee figure flying model should given same consideration authenticity would have given other airplanes major components though theyre labelled Fun Scale Sport Scale otherwise sophistication detail commercially available pilot figures provides modelers valid means placing appropriate categories scale suitability pilot will ultimately used however like almost everything else world scale will always builders personal judgement call commercial figure enough detail considered Precision Scale can always placed less complex model modeler may want think twice before installing Fun-Scale figure serious competition-level scale model Pilot figures suitable Sport Scale models available several sources range quality average excellent can found almost flying field models flown keenest competition pilots laid back Sunday fun-seekers good Sport Scale pilot should easily assembled finished having spend excruciating hours agonizing over too superfluous details Quite often good Sport Scale figure can brought higher level sophistication spending just little time paint brush adding two subtle details right places HD Products Hobby Dynamics Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61821 has line pilots fit Sport Scale description perfectly HD pilots feature sharp detail very reasonable price line readily available through hobby stores Molded latex requiring no assembly thorough washing remove mold release chemical residues thats needed prepare HDs sky drivers painting HD Products pilot busts available following descriptions US WWI 1/3 1/4 1/9 1/10 scales US WWH German WWI German WWII British WWI British WWII Jet busts 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/9 1/10 scales Japanese WWII 1/7 1/9 1/10 scales female bust no pun intended 1/4 1/5 1/9 1/10 scales sportsman bust 1/4 1/6 1/9 1/10 scales German Golden Years bust 1/6 scale civilian busts above scales 1/3 through 1/10 Plans release additional HD pilots have advertised nine great looking busts can expected soon HDs WWII pilots will used Dynaflite P 51 Im very happy way figure turned Out investment hours work have highly detailed pilot bust will surely enhance overall impact model significantly Fun Scale category Williams Brothers must take credit offering simplest least expensive generic pilots Continued page 162 160 Model Aviation $2495 CAT NO 800 Electric F ight LightweIght 12 nomoney back Adjustable ewttcblag paint Snideness terminal easy hookup ON/OFF Controller $2995 Mom Power save welgbt 20 Sise 22s13a63 Veiy high eltidency 00kV loss MdSlrntoesbippio5 Colifoeia ,oideoo edd 725% 1217 Send Check money order Cosesoith h Sky 3929 Kansas St #9 othe oosoectoOtegoCA otso San92104 A~ rn its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find parts & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WIThIN 24 URS 1287 N Mifltary Trail West Palm leach Fla 2340 407-688-0669 HOBBY SUPER STORE pggg / 1A/ RECIARGEABLE ATTERIES CALL 800/8335080 THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW CYCLE SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THP 126677/28 136778 146778 1567 16678 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72833/i456 833/4568 845667 9456677 1045667 106W8W 106EW 114677778 115W 116EW 1167 124W 125W 1256 1356 1456 IS56 164N 16678 RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 75N5N 8I 6778 SERIES 400C 866777/ 97774 W WIDE LADE EW EXTF4 WIDE N NARROW available elementary pilot bust kits highly detailed quite practical have serving models years care remember An hour glue paints decent brush can result bust well suited Fun Scale model almost size description Williams Brothers pilots have recently re-tooled heads assembled independently bodies newer kits perfect rigging pilots head turn rudder did heads two Williams Brothers busts installed Goldberg J-3 life can added Williams Brothers WWI WWII busts addition silk scarf tied around neck pilot Just sure make scarf little longer WWI aviator isnt scarves really longer rather over emphasize cavalier devil-may-care Errol Flynn personification early aviator pun definitely intended highly detailed Top Gun/Scalemasters level models several companies produce pilot models quality comparable aircraft require Pay attention deliberate use term pilot models top shelf pilots just simple figures busts washed painted glued onto balsa floor cockpit pilots Precision Scale projects themselves intended finished detailed same attention loving care used create models will carry Dave Platt Models 1306 Havre NW Palm Bay FL 32907 has German British GAFThD CANOPIES QUALITY EGRiy SERVICE 3950-A Valley Blvd WALNUT CA 91789 714 594-1349 594-1471 CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE EROCIURE American Japanese fighter pilot full figures 1/5 scale Daves pilot models hand laidone timeof polyester resin cost reflects procedure pilots high quality no excuse modeler wants very best airplane Platt pilot kits feature unequalled detail quality Now Im just puffing about pilots Several years ago purchased Dave Platt s figures Toledo show myself along FW-190 kit retracts whole slew FW-190 accessories Incessant business personal projects have prevented building airplane thus far surely have stopped showing incredible pilot kit modeling friends visit Its detail magnificent Dave Platt Models pilot kit purchaser will find instruction manual instruction manual pilot kit bet truly lets some Daves favorite cats out bag Judging manual its apparent Mr Platt fine scale modeler can also valuable teacher Clearly anyone has seen Daves work model airplanes will become instantly aware mans keen skill artist artistic skill evident facet models finishes Its models surface preparation paint markings weathering way wings hatches fit fuselages surely pilots Daves pilot manual painting shading weathering techniques offered attempted will open great new horizons everyday modelers RADIO SOUTH--m 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 162 Model Aviation ORSitHID OHID CHRIS MACNIH F p / ii 9j) PRO HINGESa Papa Easiest Hinge Install ast - No pinning messy epoxy Instant glues needed - No special hinge alone needed Noel gnment necessary RC Ipkg 18 e- $449Ipkg 24 use cyanoacryist adhesives available local hobby shop call 904-434-0909 Avanti Conquest VI Conquest 120 Cursor Desire EU-iA Eclipse Fresh Aire Krier Kraft Jekyll 60 RIC City EL lull 11116 AJA*Ja Jekyll 120 LA-i Phoenix 8 Phoenix 8/45 Punch ESkybolt Summit Ill Sundowner Worlds Finest Fiberglass Products Typhoon 96 Railroad Ave #FVortex Suisun Ca 94585 707-428-3119 FAX 707-421-2336 MASTERCARDNISA ACCEPTED LAJNUULbI VI Wing Span 66Weigfht 80-85 Lbs Wing Area 840Engine 60 SKYBOLT Wing Span T/77 8/66Weigfht 20-25 Lbs Wing Area 1625Engine QUADRA want accomplish something new exciting new project undertake Next issue Ill show commercially available pilot kits Sport Fun Precision Scale models Ive just touched whats available stay Theres so-o-o-o much see Dynaflite P-51 totally framed presently being covered little luck columns next installment should bring photos final changes models construction Til build straight fly safely Letters Editor Continued page 11 likes model better own hes nice man heck good designer simple airplanes Litespan also joy work Bill Caldwell Dallas Texas Continued page 200 RC SoaringlBlakeslee Continued page 79 tail Both must considered trimming dive test does Know what trimming Are novice trimming max stability expert going after performance Also know trimming do-it-onceand-forget-it process takes months fine-tune plane change will usually affect something else another reason stick plane competition flying Think decalage angle longitudinal dihedral borrow phrase Martin Simons dihedral means stability along nose weight forward CG stabilizer drag Reduce decalage angles increase performance center-of-gravity can moved aft Stab drag reduced plane responsive control inputs thermals wind gusts ie difficult fly novice just fine experienced pilot dive test will give idea much decalage have letting see planes response increasing airspeeds Dive plane 450 nose down sufficient altitude release transmitter sticks see what plane does recovers pulls out dive rapidly itself plane has high degree pitch stability horizontal stabilizer set relatively large angle relative wing thus forward CG needed counteract large down force exerted stab setup perfect novice gets dive increasing airspeed forces tail down nose up gets nose up mistake decreasing airspeed will allow tail come up nose go down An expert flier will want trim setting produces gradual dive recovery no recovery allthe plane just continues straight dive dive angle increases itself Glider tucks under youve gone too far Changing decalage angle easy Continued page 166 Time Classicin 1/5 scale Wood Beech D-18/C-45 114 Span twin Q35s G38s $40 Compact Giant 1/7th Scale P-47 Thunderboh 70 Span 90-120 G-23/Q35 $25 Construction 1st New Series! P-Si Mustang 100 Span 3 Cu up gas power $32 RACER! Fiberglass Components Canopies Available plans complete kits Plans Prices Include UPS Nick Ziroli 29 EDGAR DRIVE SMITHTOWN N Y 11787 516 234-5038 Illustrated Catalog $200 May1992 163 FYLL Wing Span 66Weigfht 80-85 Lbs Wing Area 770Engine 60 ULIH Wing Span 66Weigfht 85-90 Lbs Wing Area 920Engine 120 YI-HOUN Wing Span 73Weigfht 85-95 Lbs Wing Area 1000/900 Engine 120 B-25 Mitchell101 .$3800 Ju-878 Stuka100 .3000 DC-3/C-47140 .4200 F4U Corsair93 .3000 PT-17 Stearman 77 2700 P-40 Warhawk94 .3000 AT-6 Texan101 .3000 F8F Bearcat86 .3000 A6M5 Zero91 .3000 Fokker Dr-I63 .2700 Semi Scale Taube 500
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 160, 162, 163
IN 1991 attended Byron Godbersons Aviation Expo first time now will have heard Expo has offered sale will held Ida Grove Iowa again Perhaps well see another party take event perhaps writing will no Expo 92 Byrons Expo real thrill will sorely missed schedule aeromodelings newsworthy events seems appropriate place reiterate thank yous Byron Godberson Bruce Godberson Joe Shumacher Marc Jensen gracious hospitality seemingly impossible advancements model aviation made possible because unique energies attending Byron Originals Expo 91 photographed beautiful Piper Super Cruiser belonging Al Hill Lincoln Nebraska model built Champion kit now DSC Davey Systems Corporation 675 Tower Lane West Chester PA 19380 Als Super Cruiser covered original FabriKote painted Diana Cream Tennessee Red Sig dope Power OS 91 Surpass fourstroke plane flies beautifully Its always good see down earth model airplanes wish could photograph received nice letter Jim Sandquist Oakdale Minnesota sent photo scale Super Stearman done up Red Baron Pizza colors built Bob Dively Model aircraft kit models finish Sig Koverall painted Randolphs butyrate dope Jim says .plane flies terrific great crowd pleaser smoke pouring out muffler plane executes very nice loops four-point rolls hammerheads inverted flight spins smoke really accentuates maneuvers landings look great main gear landing long straight rollout Because Mr Sandquist chose duplicate colorful Red Baron color scheme couldnt resist hringing lovely Stearman attention see Ive just received three immense boxes Balsa USA containing prized new Stearman kit Now can build own Stearman will also finished visually stimulating Red Baron Pizza color scheme As model progresses Ill let get closer look key areas construction finishing through photos text great deal high level interest airplane Im sure will enjoy seeing some nice things can ezperienced go little beyond Fun-Scale Frankly cant wait Im out contest quality airplanes Speaking quality does have stop last piece put model other items can also benefit attention just take small amount extra time needed attend efficiently What about pilots Pilots often given minimal effort comes 76 Model Aviation Scale Jeff iboy 200 S Spiing Garden St Ambler P 19002 Jim Sandquist Oakdale Minnesota did superb job Bob Dively Model Aircraft Super Stearman Sorta makes want get out 01 cloth hat goggles doesnt Lincoln Nebraskas Al Hill built Piper Super Cruiser Champion kit grass cut bit closer picture could have fooled best Nice model Al flats oft men gave much sport through Aviation Expo left Bruce Godberson Byron Godberson Joe Shumacher cockpit place curious eyes stop first Dont disappoint models admirers put HO driver seat WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALM SHUTS N 45 30 1/16233 3/32 240 1/8x243 3/16x249 1/4a256 1/32x337 1/20x337 1/16o33749 31 3/32 x 3445837 1/835574 45 3/16x36364 55 1/4x37598 61 5/16x387115 3/8 x 390128 71 1/23114160 3/43170200 1/1645878 48 3/32 o 47297 56 1/8x482109 86 3/16x496126 75 1/44115139 84 3/84170235144 1/24235273200 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32x4109 1/8 x4129 3/16x4144 114 x4155 BALSA STICKS 3645 1/16x1/410 1/16s3/811 1/181/215 3/32x1/412 3/323/813 3/321/217 1/81/809 1/Bo1/41218 1/8x3/81319 1/8x1/21824 3/16s3/161219 3/lBs3/81821 3/16x1/22231 1/401/41826 1/4s3/82128 1/4x1/22232 1/43/43445 1/414257 5/165/162330 3/8 x3/82939 3/8x1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/8s15473 1/21/23855 1/2x3/44866 1/2x16082 5/8 x5/85270 3/43/47598 BALSA HOT LINE CII 806 745 6384 10am 6pm CenIrel Time V BALSA TRMRGLES N 4425 383830 2235 343445 55 BALSA PLANKS36 n 90 2 57 329 4293 11/23302 11/2n4396 22231 23336 24475 3/3515 3,4719 TAPRED SHUTSN 14265 p4396 38268 38398 /23120 LONE STAR EPOXY 9ozList 999 5mm600 15 rn/n600 30 mm600 II i 5VA W.. CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa LIGHT 4-0 LB WOOD38 1/32362 1/20382 1/18362 3/32374 1/8391 3/163186 1/43126 3483150 1/23198 3/43300 13425 1/16488 3/334118 1/84135 3/184157 1/44188 3/84286 1/24386 TRAILING 001 36 14132 5/1611439 3/81 1244 12275 INSTAmDLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 02 Thin300 2oz Thick560 202 Thin560 BASS WOOD45 3/163/1626 3/161/430 3/163/838 3/161/246 3/163/460 1/41/442 1/43/849 1/43/480 3/83/660 3/81/270 3/83450 2190 /23/4150 BUNDLE CALS 20-1/1 6x336699 20-1/1 6x4o361035 20-3/32x3s36875 1 5-3/324x36955 15-1/83x36760 10-1/8436895 15-3/1 63x36940 10-3/16436835 10-1/4336655 10-1/44x361060 10-3/8336890 5-3/8436655 5-1 /2x336540 5-1/24361110 1 0-3/32x4x48930 51/84548525 5-3/16448620 5-1/4448680 * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPRUCESTICKS 3645 1/8 1/81725 1/8 1/42028 1/8 3/82232 31163/162830 1/4 /43450 1/4 3/84058 1/41/24565 318 n 3/84888 3/8 1/26077 1/21/26688 1/2 3/47597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 3/83/8 / /2 1/2 3/4 3/4 LIT PLYE 175 118x12360 114x6276 114x12550 HARD MAPLE 1438 3/83/8 3/8 12 3/838 1234 BIRCH DOWELS / 8 316 4 516 3/8 IS 40 45 50 58 88 36 20 14 25 32 LPLY3IRCM 48 1164x12836 1132x12475 1116x12476 lIBxl2496 5PLYBIRCH48 3/32o12725 1/8x12800 N3/16x12625 1/4o12625 643/8012725 811/2 x12900 GROOVED LG MOUNTS 12 echo 3/83/411/8145 3/83/45/32145 1/23/43/16150 LONE STAR MODELS cant 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 57t1 St Lubbock TX 7412 States accept VISA MasterCard persona/ checks COD 6 Texas US currency Mm wood order $1000 Ye model airplanes scale otherwise logic puzzles Ive actually seen modelers go great lengths turn out flawless scale Christen Eagles Stearmans Fokkers negate whole effort capping off Snoopy dolls some Sesame Street monster pirated kids toy box Really guys theres nothing wrong having bit fun airplanes thats isnt basic premise scale modeling see close authenticity can get rather far away course over next few issues youre going get look whats available pilots Fun Scale Sport Scale Precision Scale model airplanes Incidently may find pilots can go long way toward dressing up non-scale sport model too Sorry friends Snoopy never really did fly airplane may find Williams Brothers pilot open cockpit Top Gun contender youll get good value no back talk little guys Its true models overall appearance can change drastically no effort simple addition correct pilot figure dont think take note own eyes motion next time examine new airplane flying field model will taken someones car first place eye will focus will models cockpit Because thats driver sits also first place ground-bound pilot would like see himself Having suitable pilot drivers seat will surely make better impression admirers model Goofy doll Spider Man may get same chuckle didnt build scale model laughed did you want make pilot naturally figure must scale Continued page 160 Dave Platt Models full figure pilots finest complement Intricate details Precision Scale before painting can make feel flak heavy combat May 1992 77 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler isa low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fleids Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SN UFFLERrM 3 10 decibels quietar stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss whh possible 300-500 RPM increase Pntad Improves engine idle s better fuel economy -Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black 0 cost finish No special adapters required -Weighs 35 028 Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers II available hobby shop ORDER DIRECT immediate shipment Check MO Visa MC COD SEND 25 STAMP accepted Add$2SOIor UPS $2OOIorCOD 6%sidestae FOR ADDITIDNAL INFO Lfor Calf residentAND J7EC CATALOG attending 1992 Rally Giants Itll Kansas City Richards-Gebaur Airport June 18th through 21st AMA IMAA memberships required narrow band transmitters receivers event director Howard Wolf 913/631-6346 CD Dick Taylor 8 16/3339839 Sponsors Mid-America 49th Jumbo Squadron Kansas City Jayhawk Squadron Johnson County Kansas Should great un Back next month Till keep Big Ones flying safely cale/Troy Continued page 77 time period costume suit model will sit figure dressed contemporary civilian clothing will contribute thing model Bleriot Sopwith Camel nor will leather jacket clad World War Two figure parachute oxygen mask anything Piper Cherokee figure flying model should given same consideration authenticity would have given other airplanes major components though theyre labelled Fun Scale Sport Scale otherwise sophistication detail commercially available pilot figures provides modelers valid means placing appropriate categories scale suitability pilot will ultimately used however like almost everything else world scale will always builders personal judgement call commercial figure enough detail considered Precision Scale can always placed less complex model modeler may want think twice before installing Fun-Scale figure serious competition-level scale model Pilot figures suitable Sport Scale models available several sources range quality average excellent can found almost flying field models flown keenest competition pilots laid back Sunday fun-seekers good Sport Scale pilot should easily assembled finished having spend excruciating hours agonizing over too superfluous details Quite often good Sport Scale figure can brought higher level sophistication spending just little time paint brush adding two subtle details right places HD Products Hobby Dynamics Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61821 has line pilots fit Sport Scale description perfectly HD pilots feature sharp detail very reasonable price line readily available through hobby stores Molded latex requiring no assembly thorough washing remove mold release chemical residues thats needed prepare HDs sky drivers painting HD Products pilot busts available following descriptions US WWI 1/3 1/4 1/9 1/10 scales US WWH German WWI German WWII British WWI British WWII Jet busts 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/9 1/10 scales Japanese WWII 1/7 1/9 1/10 scales female bust no pun intended 1/4 1/5 1/9 1/10 scales sportsman bust 1/4 1/6 1/9 1/10 scales German Golden Years bust 1/6 scale civilian busts above scales 1/3 through 1/10 Plans release additional HD pilots have advertised nine great looking busts can expected soon HDs WWII pilots will used Dynaflite P 51 Im very happy way figure turned Out investment hours work have highly detailed pilot bust will surely enhance overall impact model significantly Fun Scale category Williams Brothers must take credit offering simplest least expensive generic pilots Continued page 162 160 Model Aviation $2495 CAT NO 800 Electric F ight LightweIght 12 nomoney back Adjustable ewttcblag paint Snideness terminal easy hookup ON/OFF Controller $2995 Mom Power save welgbt 20 Sise 22s13a63 Veiy high eltidency 00kV loss MdSlrntoesbippio5 Colifoeia ,oideoo edd 725% 1217 Send Check money order Cosesoith h Sky 3929 Kansas St #9 othe oosoectoOtegoCA otso San92104 A~ rn its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find parts & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WIThIN 24 URS 1287 N Mifltary Trail West Palm leach Fla 2340 407-688-0669 HOBBY SUPER STORE pggg / 1A/ RECIARGEABLE ATTERIES CALL 800/8335080 THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW CYCLE SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THP 126677/28 136778 146778 1567 16678 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72833/i456 833/4568 845667 9456677 1045667 106W8W 106EW 114677778 115W 116EW 1167 124W 125W 1256 1356 1456 IS56 164N 16678 RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 75N5N 8I 6778 SERIES 400C 866777/ 97774 W WIDE LADE EW EXTF4 WIDE N NARROW available elementary pilot bust kits highly detailed quite practical have serving models years care remember An hour glue paints decent brush can result bust well suited Fun Scale model almost size description Williams Brothers pilots have recently re-tooled heads assembled independently bodies newer kits perfect rigging pilots head turn rudder did heads two Williams Brothers busts installed Goldberg J-3 life can added Williams Brothers WWI WWII busts addition silk scarf tied around neck pilot Just sure make scarf little longer WWI aviator isnt scarves really longer rather over emphasize cavalier devil-may-care Errol Flynn personification early aviator pun definitely intended highly detailed Top Gun/Scalemasters level models several companies produce pilot models quality comparable aircraft require Pay attention deliberate use term pilot models top shelf pilots just simple figures busts washed painted glued onto balsa floor cockpit pilots Precision Scale projects themselves intended finished detailed same attention loving care used create models will carry Dave Platt Models 1306 Havre NW Palm Bay FL 32907 has German British GAFThD CANOPIES QUALITY EGRiy SERVICE 3950-A Valley Blvd WALNUT CA 91789 714 594-1349 594-1471 CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE EROCIURE American Japanese fighter pilot full figures 1/5 scale Daves pilot models hand laidone timeof polyester resin cost reflects procedure pilots high quality no excuse modeler wants very best airplane Platt pilot kits feature unequalled detail quality Now Im just puffing about pilots Several years ago purchased Dave Platt s figures Toledo show myself along FW-190 kit retracts whole slew FW-190 accessories Incessant business personal projects have prevented building airplane thus far surely have stopped showing incredible pilot kit modeling friends visit Its detail magnificent Dave Platt Models pilot kit purchaser will find instruction manual instruction manual pilot kit bet truly lets some Daves favorite cats out bag Judging manual its apparent Mr Platt fine scale modeler can also valuable teacher Clearly anyone has seen Daves work model airplanes will become instantly aware mans keen skill artist artistic skill evident facet models finishes Its models surface preparation paint markings weathering way wings hatches fit fuselages surely pilots Daves pilot manual painting shading weathering techniques offered attempted will open great new horizons everyday modelers RADIO SOUTH--m 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 162 Model Aviation ORSitHID OHID CHRIS MACNIH F p / ii 9j) PRO HINGESa Papa Easiest Hinge Install ast - No pinning messy epoxy Instant glues needed - No special hinge alone needed Noel gnment necessary RC Ipkg 18 e- $449Ipkg 24 use cyanoacryist adhesives available local hobby shop call 904-434-0909 Avanti Conquest VI Conquest 120 Cursor Desire EU-iA Eclipse Fresh Aire Krier Kraft Jekyll 60 RIC City EL lull 11116 AJA*Ja Jekyll 120 LA-i Phoenix 8 Phoenix 8/45 Punch ESkybolt Summit Ill Sundowner Worlds Finest Fiberglass Products Typhoon 96 Railroad Ave #FVortex Suisun Ca 94585 707-428-3119 FAX 707-421-2336 MASTERCARDNISA ACCEPTED LAJNUULbI VI Wing Span 66Weigfht 80-85 Lbs Wing Area 840Engine 60 SKYBOLT Wing Span T/77 8/66Weigfht 20-25 Lbs Wing Area 1625Engine QUADRA want accomplish something new exciting new project undertake Next issue Ill show commercially available pilot kits Sport Fun Precision Scale models Ive just touched whats available stay Theres so-o-o-o much see Dynaflite P-51 totally framed presently being covered little luck columns next installment should bring photos final changes models construction Til build straight fly safely Letters Editor Continued page 11 likes model better own hes nice man heck good designer simple airplanes Litespan also joy work Bill Caldwell Dallas Texas Continued page 200 RC SoaringlBlakeslee Continued page 79 tail Both must considered trimming dive test does Know what trimming Are novice trimming max stability expert going after performance Also know trimming do-it-onceand-forget-it process takes months fine-tune plane change will usually affect something else another reason stick plane competition flying Think decalage angle longitudinal dihedral borrow phrase Martin Simons dihedral means stability along nose weight forward CG stabilizer drag Reduce decalage angles increase performance center-of-gravity can moved aft Stab drag reduced plane responsive control inputs thermals wind gusts ie difficult fly novice just fine experienced pilot dive test will give idea much decalage have letting see planes response increasing airspeeds Dive plane 450 nose down sufficient altitude release transmitter sticks see what plane does recovers pulls out dive rapidly itself plane has high degree pitch stability horizontal stabilizer set relatively large angle relative wing thus forward CG needed counteract large down force exerted stab setup perfect novice gets dive increasing airspeed forces tail down nose up gets nose up mistake decreasing airspeed will allow tail come up nose go down An expert flier will want trim setting produces gradual dive recovery no recovery allthe plane just continues straight dive dive angle increases itself Glider tucks under youve gone too far Changing decalage angle easy Continued page 166 Time Classicin 1/5 scale Wood Beech D-18/C-45 114 Span twin Q35s G38s $40 Compact Giant 1/7th Scale P-47 Thunderboh 70 Span 90-120 G-23/Q35 $25 Construction 1st New Series! P-Si Mustang 100 Span 3 Cu up gas power $32 RACER! Fiberglass Components Canopies Available plans complete kits Plans Prices Include UPS Nick Ziroli 29 EDGAR DRIVE SMITHTOWN N Y 11787 516 234-5038 Illustrated Catalog $200 May1992 163 FYLL Wing Span 66Weigfht 80-85 Lbs Wing Area 770Engine 60 ULIH Wing Span 66Weigfht 85-90 Lbs Wing Area 920Engine 120 YI-HOUN Wing Span 73Weigfht 85-95 Lbs Wing Area 1000/900 Engine 120 B-25 Mitchell101 .$3800 Ju-878 Stuka100 .3000 DC-3/C-47140 .4200 F4U Corsair93 .3000 PT-17 Stearman 77 2700 P-40 Warhawk94 .3000 AT-6 Texan101 .3000 F8F Bearcat86 .3000 A6M5 Zero91 .3000 Fokker Dr-I63 .2700 Semi Scale Taube 500
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 160, 162, 163
IN 1991 attended Byron Godbersons Aviation Expo first time now will have heard Expo has offered sale will held Ida Grove Iowa again Perhaps well see another party take event perhaps writing will no Expo 92 Byrons Expo real thrill will sorely missed schedule aeromodelings newsworthy events seems appropriate place reiterate thank yous Byron Godberson Bruce Godberson Joe Shumacher Marc Jensen gracious hospitality seemingly impossible advancements model aviation made possible because unique energies attending Byron Originals Expo 91 photographed beautiful Piper Super Cruiser belonging Al Hill Lincoln Nebraska model built Champion kit now DSC Davey Systems Corporation 675 Tower Lane West Chester PA 19380 Als Super Cruiser covered original FabriKote painted Diana Cream Tennessee Red Sig dope Power OS 91 Surpass fourstroke plane flies beautifully Its always good see down earth model airplanes wish could photograph received nice letter Jim Sandquist Oakdale Minnesota sent photo scale Super Stearman done up Red Baron Pizza colors built Bob Dively Model aircraft kit models finish Sig Koverall painted Randolphs butyrate dope Jim says .plane flies terrific great crowd pleaser smoke pouring out muffler plane executes very nice loops four-point rolls hammerheads inverted flight spins smoke really accentuates maneuvers landings look great main gear landing long straight rollout Because Mr Sandquist chose duplicate colorful Red Baron color scheme couldnt resist hringing lovely Stearman attention see Ive just received three immense boxes Balsa USA containing prized new Stearman kit Now can build own Stearman will also finished visually stimulating Red Baron Pizza color scheme As model progresses Ill let get closer look key areas construction finishing through photos text great deal high level interest airplane Im sure will enjoy seeing some nice things can ezperienced go little beyond Fun-Scale Frankly cant wait Im out contest quality airplanes Speaking quality does have stop last piece put model other items can also benefit attention just take small amount extra time needed attend efficiently What about pilots Pilots often given minimal effort comes 76 Model Aviation Scale Jeff iboy 200 S Spiing Garden St Ambler P 19002 Jim Sandquist Oakdale Minnesota did superb job Bob Dively Model Aircraft Super Stearman Sorta makes want get out 01 cloth hat goggles doesnt Lincoln Nebraskas Al Hill built Piper Super Cruiser Champion kit grass cut bit closer picture could have fooled best Nice model Al flats oft men gave much sport through Aviation Expo left Bruce Godberson Byron Godberson Joe Shumacher cockpit place curious eyes stop first Dont disappoint models admirers put HO driver seat WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALM SHUTS N 45 30 1/16233 3/32 240 1/8x243 3/16x249 1/4a256 1/32x337 1/20x337 1/16o33749 31 3/32 x 3445837 1/835574 45 3/16x36364 55 1/4x37598 61 5/16x387115 3/8 x 390128 71 1/23114160 3/43170200 1/1645878 48 3/32 o 47297 56 1/8x482109 86 3/16x496126 75 1/44115139 84 3/84170235144 1/24235273200 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32x4109 1/8 x4129 3/16x4144 114 x4155 BALSA STICKS 3645 1/16x1/410 1/16s3/811 1/181/215 3/32x1/412 3/323/813 3/321/217 1/81/809 1/Bo1/41218 1/8x3/81319 1/8x1/21824 3/16s3/161219 3/lBs3/81821 3/16x1/22231 1/401/41826 1/4s3/82128 1/4x1/22232 1/43/43445 1/414257 5/165/162330 3/8 x3/82939 3/8x1/23349 3/8x3/44458 3/8s15473 1/21/23855 1/2x3/44866 1/2x16082 5/8 x5/85270 3/43/47598 BALSA HOT LINE CII 806 745 6384 10am 6pm CenIrel Time V BALSA TRMRGLES N 4425 383830 2235 343445 55 BALSA PLANKS36 n 90 2 57 329 4293 11/23302 11/2n4396 22231 23336 24475 3/3515 3,4719 TAPRED SHUTSN 14265 p4396 38268 38398 /23120 LONE STAR EPOXY 9ozList 999 5mm600 15 rn/n600 30 mm600 II i 5VA W.. CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa LIGHT 4-0 LB WOOD38 1/32362 1/20382 1/18362 3/32374 1/8391 3/163186 1/43126 3483150 1/23198 3/43300 13425 1/16488 3/334118 1/84135 3/184157 1/44188 3/84286 1/24386 TRAILING 001 36 14132 5/1611439 3/81 1244 12275 INSTAmDLUE 1 oz Thick300 1 02 Thin300 2oz Thick560 202 Thin560 BASS WOOD45 3/163/1626 3/161/430 3/163/838 3/161/246 3/163/460 1/41/442 1/43/849 1/43/480 3/83/660 3/81/270 3/83450 2190 /23/4150 BUNDLE CALS 20-1/1 6x336699 20-1/1 6x4o361035 20-3/32x3s36875 1 5-3/324x36955 15-1/83x36760 10-1/8436895 15-3/1 63x36940 10-3/16436835 10-1/4336655 10-1/44x361060 10-3/8336890 5-3/8436655 5-1 /2x336540 5-1/24361110 1 0-3/32x4x48930 51/84548525 5-3/16448620 5-1/4448680 * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPRUCESTICKS 3645 1/8 1/81725 1/8 1/42028 1/8 3/82232 31163/162830 1/4 /43450 1/4 3/84058 1/41/24565 318 n 3/84888 3/8 1/26077 1/21/26688 1/2 3/47597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 3/83/8 / /2 1/2 3/4 3/4 LIT PLYE 175 118x12360 114x6276 114x12550 HARD MAPLE 1438 3/83/8 3/8 12 3/838 1234 BIRCH DOWELS / 8 316 4 516 3/8 IS 40 45 50 58 88 36 20 14 25 32 LPLY3IRCM 48 1164x12836 1132x12475 1116x12476 lIBxl2496 5PLYBIRCH48 3/32o12725 1/8x12800 N3/16x12625 1/4o12625 643/8012725 811/2 x12900 GROOVED LG MOUNTS 12 echo 3/83/411/8145 3/83/45/32145 1/23/43/16150 LONE STAR MODELS cant 48 Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 57t1 St Lubbock TX 7412 States accept VISA MasterCard persona/ checks COD 6 Texas US currency Mm wood order $1000 Ye model airplanes scale otherwise logic puzzles Ive actually seen modelers go great lengths turn out flawless scale Christen Eagles Stearmans Fokkers negate whole effort capping off Snoopy dolls some Sesame Street monster pirated kids toy box Really guys theres nothing wrong having bit fun airplanes thats isnt basic premise scale modeling see close authenticity can get rather far away course over next few issues youre going get look whats available pilots Fun Scale Sport Scale Precision Scale model airplanes Incidently may find pilots can go long way toward dressing up non-scale sport model too Sorry friends Snoopy never really did fly airplane may find Williams Brothers pilot open cockpit Top Gun contender youll get good value no back talk little guys Its true models overall appearance can change drastically no effort simple addition correct pilot figure dont think take note own eyes motion next time examine new airplane flying field model will taken someones car first place eye will focus will models cockpit Because thats driver sits also first place ground-bound pilot would like see himself Having suitable pilot drivers seat will surely make better impression admirers model Goofy doll Spider Man may get same chuckle didnt build scale model laughed did you want make pilot naturally figure must scale Continued page 160 Dave Platt Models full figure pilots finest complement Intricate details Precision Scale before painting can make feel flak heavy combat May 1992 77 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler isa low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fleids Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SN UFFLERrM 3 10 decibels quietar stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss whh possible 300-500 RPM increase Pntad Improves engine idle s better fuel economy -Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black 0 cost finish No special adapters required -Weighs 35 028 Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers II available hobby shop ORDER DIRECT immediate shipment Check MO Visa MC COD SEND 25 STAMP accepted Add$2SOIor UPS $2OOIorCOD 6%sidestae FOR ADDITIDNAL INFO Lfor Calf residentAND J7EC CATALOG attending 1992 Rally Giants Itll Kansas City Richards-Gebaur Airport June 18th through 21st AMA IMAA memberships required narrow band transmitters receivers event director Howard Wolf 913/631-6346 CD Dick Taylor 8 16/3339839 Sponsors Mid-America 49th Jumbo Squadron Kansas City Jayhawk Squadron Johnson County Kansas Should great un Back next month Till keep Big Ones flying safely cale/Troy Continued page 77 time period costume suit model will sit figure dressed contemporary civilian clothing will contribute thing model Bleriot Sopwith Camel nor will leather jacket clad World War Two figure parachute oxygen mask anything Piper Cherokee figure flying model should given same consideration authenticity would have given other airplanes major components though theyre labelled Fun Scale Sport Scale otherwise sophistication detail commercially available pilot figures provides modelers valid means placing appropriate categories scale suitability pilot will ultimately used however like almost everything else world scale will always builders personal judgement call commercial figure enough detail considered Precision Scale can always placed less complex model modeler may want think twice before installing Fun-Scale figure serious competition-level scale model Pilot figures suitable Sport Scale models available several sources range quality average excellent can found almost flying field models flown keenest competition pilots laid back Sunday fun-seekers good Sport Scale pilot should easily assembled finished having spend excruciating hours agonizing over too superfluous details Quite often good Sport Scale figure can brought higher level sophistication spending just little time paint brush adding two subtle details right places HD Products Hobby Dynamics Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61821 has line pilots fit Sport Scale description perfectly HD pilots feature sharp detail very reasonable price line readily available through hobby stores Molded latex requiring no assembly thorough washing remove mold release chemical residues thats needed prepare HDs sky drivers painting HD Products pilot busts available following descriptions US WWI 1/3 1/4 1/9 1/10 scales US WWH German WWI German WWII British WWI British WWII Jet busts 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/9 1/10 scales Japanese WWII 1/7 1/9 1/10 scales female bust no pun intended 1/4 1/5 1/9 1/10 scales sportsman bust 1/4 1/6 1/9 1/10 scales German Golden Years bust 1/6 scale civilian busts above scales 1/3 through 1/10 Plans release additional HD pilots have advertised nine great looking busts can expected soon HDs WWII pilots will used Dynaflite P 51 Im very happy way figure turned Out investment hours work have highly detailed pilot bust will surely enhance overall impact model significantly Fun Scale category Williams Brothers must take credit offering simplest least expensive generic pilots Continued page 162 160 Model Aviation $2495 CAT NO 800 Electric F ight LightweIght 12 nomoney back Adjustable ewttcblag paint Snideness terminal easy hookup ON/OFF Controller $2995 Mom Power save welgbt 20 Sise 22s13a63 Veiy high eltidency 00kV loss MdSlrntoesbippio5 Colifoeia ,oideoo edd 725% 1217 Send Check money order Cosesoith h Sky 3929 Kansas St #9 othe oosoectoOtegoCA otso San92104 A~ rn its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find parts & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WIThIN 24 URS 1287 N Mifltary Trail West Palm leach Fla 2340 407-688-0669 HOBBY SUPER STORE pggg / 1A/ RECIARGEABLE ATTERIES CALL 800/8335080 THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW CYCLE SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALLTHE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THP 126677/28 136778 146778 1567 16678 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72833/i456 833/4568 845667 9456677 1045667 106W8W 106EW 114677778 115W 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