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RADIO CONTROL SCALE E Y SIZE description aeromodeling marvels graced static tables years Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Naturally models entered scale categories primary focus basic scale stuff such Clarence Schollas Sig J-3 Cub intricate immaculate detail Paul Grubichs /3-scale Balsa USA Stearman scale presentation superb olive drab white military scheme Schollas Cub similar pictured Goldberg Anniversary Cub kit box Stars bars Clarences model replaced earlier vintage US markings sans bars Numerals handled yellow rather traditional white markings weve accustomed seeing models aircraft Clarence Scholla member Chicagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc Sig Cub powered SuperTigre 75 has 84-inch wingspan weighs just 14 pounds guided Airtronics radio system Beechcraft T-34 Mentor attractive scale subject pleasant balance form function grace style ease handling makes T-34 best choices low-wing scale model Daniel Rubschlager Chicagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc chose Ace RICs version T-34 Mentor entry static competition Chicago show model spans 56 inches weighs 5/2 pounds powered Fox 45 Daniel covered airplane Silkspun Coverite ducted-fan models display top quality Gary Dye brought fabulous crowd-stopping McDonnell Douglas F/A- 1 8A Hornet Built Yellow Aircraft kit Garys Hornet powered pair OS 91 DFs Dynamax fan units uses JR PCM-10 total 15 thats fifteen servos guidance Zap adhesives used exclusively models construction its final finish combination Ditzler lacquers Delclear clear coat Hornet features custom markings Aeroloft Yellow Aircraft retracts wheels air systems Robart Hollis brakes featured although judging its looks Id guess stopping model came last Garys list important things Just sitting static table magnificent white beast looks could break sound barrier Few subjects appealing 1930 Fleet Bipe models particular prototype have become popular result Jim Kummerow built brought 115-inch version Fleet showand-tell Futaba PCM guides graceful biplane features original smoke system fully scratch-built dummy engine model covered Sig Koverall painted butyrate dope 34 pounds golden-ager must spectacular performer air Nobody doesnt like PT-17 Cedar Rapids Iowas Debbie Grubich husband Paul built just two Balsa USAs outstanding /3-scale Stearman kits second model pair display Chicagomost impressive 1/3-scale Wittman Bonzo relatively small model Stearman A-scale enough humble almost anyone still considered model airplane Pauls airplane has span 113 inches weighs 52 pounds features 64-cubic-inch A&M Sachs engine power 26 x 12 Clark Airscrew provides necessary tractor factor Kevlar cable used models pull-pull control surfaces Paul spent over 1000 hours between October May assembling building model time show Stearman completed three successful flights requiring little minor trim corrections achieve hands-off flight PT-17 guided Airtronics Vision 8-P system features Grubich Special Translated thats home-brewed smoke system produces elegant puffy white air trails Pauls Stearman finished trimmed entirely Coverite s 21st Century Fabric matching 21st Century Paint cowl aluminum fuselage panels Below Note interior detail fantastic Monocoupe built Dick Konkle Can really model airplane 94 Model Aviation e Jim Kummerows 1930 Fleet Bipe sported finely detailed handmade dummy radial engine Above Paul Grubichs Balsa USA Stearman superior example craftsmanship sound design Above In foreground Gary Dyes Yellow Aircraft FIA-18A Hornet Behind Frankel Learjet other Dennis Crooks Nice crowd hang dont think Left No documentation found table next Nieuport 11 B6b4 Proctor Enterprises Scale columnist thought deserved seen readers visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS n etc FOR itO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 great advantage working company attends model hobby trade shows seeing models pictured hobby magazines year Chicago show featured some best scale airplane collections anywhere Try come next years show Bet youll glad did industrys manufacturers always quick respond needs modelers have announced share intriguing new products season read about few right Jim Meister has produced second semikit fun series BF-109 Messerschmitt Messerschmitt rather largea 100-inch-span modeland designed 25-cubic-inch power Jims optional Fun-Trax retract gear Its built plans several timesaving accessories available reasonable prices Noted accessories list canopy spinner 7/2-inch formed plastic exhaust scoops Jim also Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine 558 FUELS K&8 GLOW PLUGS 9 Bleeds4 Cheices Matched Finish System BEST APPFARANCE IiQ FlBERGL~ iN flTi "-rs FILLER SIJPFR FTHINNER has scale flight training manual available andfor right pricehe will cut complete kit new Messerschmitt free catalog complete pricing availability write Jim Meister 993 C-l84 South Santa Fe Vista CA 92083 Dont forget include precious stamped self-addressed envelope Computers everywhere days world model aviation cases CAD computer-aided design Left says intriguing detail cant evolve kit box Fieseler Storch built Rob Caso shows great promise good things come REALISTIC MOTION CONTROL VALVES valves feature exhaust speed control uP1 Independant speed control & switchin q struts $2495 UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens strut lowers-door stays open Strut raises-door closes $7465 UP2 Strut & aoor control valve tor MustangsDoor opens-strut lowers-door closesDoor opens-strut raises-door closes $74 65 ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 416 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcome prices US funds Shipping valves $450 RENO UNLIMITED MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 Lb rating IlIITotally LIIi enclosed mechanism linchair -all metal action Fits between ribs $57900 June1993 95 I IOU Seven models available weigh both gins & oze High accuracy guaranteed tare have strain gage transducers Whether build indoor models big birds between have scale Send #10 SASE brochure Discount prices $9900 up $24750 Include AC adaptor UPS 1 yr warrantee Champion Model Products 880 Carmen Court La Verne CA 91750 909 599-3348 Above benefits National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers membership Its Scale Data Source List alone worth five times price annual membership See text details CALL OR WRITE FOR DETAILS Limited Territories Available CALL 1-912-367-0567 Visa Mastercard &[1jj4P] Ame~/AMERICAN MODEL PRODUCTS inc ticcepteRT3 BOX 57BAXLEY GA31513 Cut Losses Find downed models quickly Model Beacon 700 West tiny transmitter works low cost fixed programmable CE receivers Range up 1 mile depending terrain SMO technology keeps weight battery about 4 grams Beacons 6 different channels available immediate shipment Price $50 Includes battery antennae connectors 3 means activation mounting hardware shipping 700 West MJ Whittemore Jr 23483 700W New Palestine IN 46163 317 8614266 flflgfliCiffEfl5P~1.1 WHY mThe P ertoemance ds Fuel combu rgn e Tb empe ature often found ha empe u e sound inside plug body Goffiee pugs Co 5 fully esposed cha ways n op mum ocation efficient combo gn h phe R P M power highP abi fly 0 offiee glass metal seal absorb hes om coil reducing c coil ailoy stronger enceptionally pure other market today Quality ee plug hand-tested bof ore leaving factory best-in-theindustry materials wilt let e WHEN SHOULD BUY Pe Dar O, MAKE TI* IiO cO*JNECTiOU Tn Sod mit wt*h Gb5ee litug right toryss sish bcal hobby shop cat PREP GloBee flyef Twinn-K Inc W 139th Street Cleveland OH 44135 Phone 216-433-1968 _____-J COMET LING ELAND VTOR STANZEL EST ER LCRAIZT OU SPEAK MODEL AIRPLANE Its Dave Thomburgs 316-page history US aeromodeling heroes models famous contests first twin pusher ugliest Stilt -4 youve hobby 25 years Pony er postpaid cash check V/MC lifeI Monticello Drive Albuquerque NM 87123 505 299-8749 Thornburgs OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK $1695 pp BAY RIDGE NTIFIC LESS L ICAN JUNIOR ONE GRAM T PLANES rapidly taking place traditional drafting table Todays designers capable turning out first-class work fraction time little knowledge technical drafting American Small Business Computers ASBC American Way Pryor OK 74361 producers CAD software major industry years has recently released ModelCAD ModelCAD design program aimed directly model airplane railroad huff relatively basic software package compared DesignCAD 2-D DesignCAD 3-D offers model designers will need investment large dollars large amounts time Recently have getting healthy amount exposure three CAD programs ASBC promise tell about detail feel knowledgeable enough humiliating myself interim way CAD hackdom have obtained three video tutorial packages ViaGraphics 5 South Vann Pryor OK 74361 company offers three-tape instructional videocassette sets DesignCAD 2-D DesignCAD 3-D single cassette ModelCAD basics Software tutorials available non-CAD software like Aldus PageMaker 40 Windows 31 WordPerfect 51 Lotus other popular programs few months hope share bit comprehensive CAD insight readers enjoy dabbling model aircraft design American Small Business Computers software programs appear major development field reasonably priced CAD cant wait see tricks theyll perform machine So about something completely different Okay say Well howd like Blue Max own its too late knock down five Allied WW fighters can still get medalsor least replicafrom Aviation Collectibles PO Box 855 Syosset NY 11791 company sent its latest product sheet detailing several items interest almost scale aviation buff Patches medals aviation art other similar products described detail its twopage folder can examine youll send stamped self-addressed envelope above address exactly airplanes hut airplane stuff interesting nonetheless like lover spinning engines will amazed exact scale replica Gnome Nine-Cylinder Rotary Engine manufactured Replica Engines 16640 5 104th Ave Orland Park IL 60462 appearance handcrafted piece equipment something behold result several years effort Continued page 98 96 Model Aviation M Making Little Extra Weekend Money BECOME NDEALER Ask About New Aluminum Airplane Coming Soon RC Scale/floy Continued page 96 part its designer Gnome replicas displacement 397 cubic inches swings 24 x 10 prop its full nine inches dia meter turns around its crankshaft rather scalelike 2400 revolutions per minute ever piece machine work worth seeing price stamped self addressed envelope Replica Engines Gnome rotary Ill warn advance friends production nins series will quite short engine does notin way shape formfall within normal range dollar expenditure average hobbyist youve love authenticity financially independent just bloody well want nine-cylinder Gnome Rotary engine own mill has got number DOCU-SEARCH Relatively new column Docu Search available Model Aviation readers looking having scale model documentation information share Does work bet few issues back request made information landing gear mechanism wheel well details Boeing 747 Whats request aU mum mu EKEKEE SIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUARTGALLON 0% Nitromethane $995 5% Nitromethane$325$495$1295 10% Nitromethane3j5$535$1495 15% Nitrornethane$5$625$1695 25% Nitromethane$45$795$2295 35% Nitromethane$5J5$895$2795 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $1395 15% Nltromethane $1625 SIGALL-CASTOR FUEL 5% Nitromethane20% CASTOR$1295 10% Nitromethane20% CASTOR$1495 15% Nitromethane20% CASTOR$1695 5% Nitromethane25% CASTOR$1395 10% Nitromethane25% CASTOR$1595 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels excep tion All-Castor Fuels contain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfl FREE SNIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 BUT ALL ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO $6OOIPkg ups HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SURCHARGEPrices subiect change notice Tall Free Orders 1-800-247-5008 Modelers Hotllne 1-600-524-7805 Latst Catalog SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC.. Montezuma IA 50171 came way Romama Well last week received letter Jim Boxmeyer president Tufflite Boxmeyer Composites Philadelphia informed recently sent 58 yes fiftyeight pages requested material on-hold Romanian modeling friend material copied directly flight training manual given Mr Boxmeyer upon retirement friend course friend just happened Northwest 747 captain convenient Romanian buddy will go further prove thatmaybeDocu-Search can help project system works used Drop postcard address head column tell what need Space permitting well publish request see Model Aviations wide circulation will turn up source Harold F Harstedt 247 Van Nostrand Ave Englewood NJ 07631 looking documentation plans three-viewsor thesefor PT-23 believes radial version PT-19 doesnt remember outfit produced airplane though flew joined Aviation Cadet program 1942 Harold says airplane first step becoming Flying Fortress pilot would love model PT-23 Carl W Lefbarger 4444 South Robberson Springfield MO 65810 needs book plan three-view dealing Lockheed 1OE Electra claims have gone far wife has finally yielded given him full permission constrnct aircraft thing holding him up infor mation Bill Harney can help Can anyone help about Robert E Fisher 4267 Indian Pipe Trace Indianapolis IN 46237 needs correctly document color markings PT-19 project Somehow wisely doesnt feel army blue sufficient description get past judges among would like share procedures documenting color markings Mr Fisher Please send additional copy information direction respond material has published elsewhere will happy submit editors Model Aviation publication column Raymond Murtha 3250 North NW 86th Ave Coral Springs FL 33065 needs plans three-view Helio Super Courier goes bit beyond Cub friends Ray Murtha could use some serious help Any Courier fans hand month Several commercial sources available assist modelers documentation dilemmas little-known documentation source NASA National Association Scale Aero Continued page 128 98 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RADIO CONTROL SCALE E Y SIZE description aeromodeling marvels graced static tables years Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Naturally models entered scale categories primary focus basic scale stuff such Clarence Schollas Sig J-3 Cub intricate immaculate detail Paul Grubichs /3-scale Balsa USA Stearman scale presentation superb olive drab white military scheme Schollas Cub similar pictured Goldberg Anniversary Cub kit box Stars bars Clarences model replaced earlier vintage US markings sans bars Numerals handled yellow rather traditional white markings weve accustomed seeing models aircraft Clarence Scholla member Chicagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc Sig Cub powered SuperTigre 75 has 84-inch wingspan weighs just 14 pounds guided Airtronics radio system Beechcraft T-34 Mentor attractive scale subject pleasant balance form function grace style ease handling makes T-34 best choices low-wing scale model Daniel Rubschlager Chicagoland Radio Control Modelers Inc chose Ace RICs version T-34 Mentor entry static competition Chicago show model spans 56 inches weighs 5/2 pounds powered Fox 45 Daniel covered airplane Silkspun Coverite ducted-fan models display top quality Gary Dye brought fabulous crowd-stopping McDonnell Douglas F/A- 1 8A Hornet Built Yellow Aircraft kit Garys Hornet powered pair OS 91 DFs Dynamax fan units uses JR PCM-10 total 15 thats fifteen servos guidance Zap adhesives used exclusively models construction its final finish combination Ditzler lacquers Delclear clear coat Hornet features custom markings Aeroloft Yellow Aircraft retracts wheels air systems Robart Hollis brakes featured although judging its looks Id guess stopping model came last Garys list important things Just sitting static table magnificent white beast looks could break sound barrier Few subjects appealing 1930 Fleet Bipe models particular prototype have become popular result Jim Kummerow built brought 115-inch version Fleet showand-tell Futaba PCM guides graceful biplane features original smoke system fully scratch-built dummy engine model covered Sig Koverall painted butyrate dope 34 pounds golden-ager must spectacular performer air Nobody doesnt like PT-17 Cedar Rapids Iowas Debbie Grubich husband Paul built just two Balsa USAs outstanding /3-scale Stearman kits second model pair display Chicagomost impressive 1/3-scale Wittman Bonzo relatively small model Stearman A-scale enough humble almost anyone still considered model airplane Pauls airplane has span 113 inches weighs 52 pounds features 64-cubic-inch A&M Sachs engine power 26 x 12 Clark Airscrew provides necessary tractor factor Kevlar cable used models pull-pull control surfaces Paul spent over 1000 hours between October May assembling building model time show Stearman completed three successful flights requiring little minor trim corrections achieve hands-off flight PT-17 guided Airtronics Vision 8-P system features Grubich Special Translated thats home-brewed smoke system produces elegant puffy white air trails Pauls Stearman finished trimmed entirely Coverite s 21st Century Fabric matching 21st Century Paint cowl aluminum fuselage panels Below Note interior detail fantastic Monocoupe built Dick Konkle Can really model airplane 94 Model Aviation e Jim Kummerows 1930 Fleet Bipe sported finely detailed handmade dummy radial engine Above Paul Grubichs Balsa USA Stearman superior example craftsmanship sound design Above In foreground Gary Dyes Yellow Aircraft FIA-18A Hornet Behind Frankel Learjet other Dennis Crooks Nice crowd hang dont think Left No documentation found table next Nieuport 11 B6b4 Proctor Enterprises Scale columnist thought deserved seen readers visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS n etc FOR itO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 great advantage working company attends model hobby trade shows seeing models pictured hobby magazines year Chicago show featured some best scale airplane collections anywhere Try come next years show Bet youll glad did industrys manufacturers always quick respond needs modelers have announced share intriguing new products season read about few right Jim Meister has produced second semikit fun series BF-109 Messerschmitt Messerschmitt rather largea 100-inch-span modeland designed 25-cubic-inch power Jims optional Fun-Trax retract gear Its built plans several timesaving accessories available reasonable prices Noted accessories list canopy spinner 7/2-inch formed plastic exhaust scoops Jim also Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine 558 FUELS K&8 GLOW PLUGS 9 Bleeds4 Cheices Matched Finish System BEST APPFARANCE IiQ FlBERGL~ iN flTi "-rs FILLER SIJPFR FTHINNER has scale flight training manual available andfor right pricehe will cut complete kit new Messerschmitt free catalog complete pricing availability write Jim Meister 993 C-l84 South Santa Fe Vista CA 92083 Dont forget include precious stamped self-addressed envelope Computers everywhere days world model aviation cases CAD computer-aided design Left says intriguing detail cant evolve kit box Fieseler Storch built Rob Caso shows great promise good things come REALISTIC MOTION CONTROL VALVES valves feature exhaust speed control uP1 Independant speed control & switchin q struts $2495 UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens strut lowers-door stays open Strut raises-door closes $7465 UP2 Strut & aoor control valve tor MustangsDoor opens-strut lowers-door closesDoor opens-strut raises-door closes $74 65 ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 416 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcome prices US funds Shipping valves $450 RENO UNLIMITED MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 Lb rating IlIITotally LIIi enclosed mechanism linchair -all metal action Fits between ribs $57900 June1993 95 I IOU Seven models available weigh both gins & oze High accuracy guaranteed tare have strain gage transducers Whether build indoor models big birds between have scale Send #10 SASE brochure Discount prices $9900 up $24750 Include AC adaptor UPS 1 yr warrantee Champion Model Products 880 Carmen Court La Verne CA 91750 909 599-3348 Above benefits National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers membership Its Scale Data Source List alone worth five times price annual membership See text details CALL OR WRITE FOR DETAILS Limited Territories Available CALL 1-912-367-0567 Visa Mastercard &[1jj4P] Ame~/AMERICAN MODEL PRODUCTS inc ticcepteRT3 BOX 57BAXLEY GA31513 Cut Losses Find downed models quickly Model Beacon 700 West tiny transmitter works low cost fixed programmable CE receivers Range up 1 mile depending terrain SMO technology keeps weight battery about 4 grams Beacons 6 different channels available immediate shipment Price $50 Includes battery antennae connectors 3 means activation mounting hardware shipping 700 West MJ Whittemore Jr 23483 700W New Palestine IN 46163 317 8614266 flflgfliCiffEfl5P~1.1 WHY mThe P ertoemance ds Fuel combu rgn e Tb empe ature often found ha empe u e sound inside plug body Goffiee pugs Co 5 fully esposed cha ways n op mum ocation efficient combo gn h phe R P M power highP abi fly 0 offiee glass metal seal absorb hes om coil reducing c coil ailoy stronger enceptionally pure other market today Quality ee plug hand-tested bof ore leaving factory best-in-theindustry materials wilt let e WHEN SHOULD BUY Pe Dar O, MAKE TI* IiO cO*JNECTiOU Tn Sod mit wt*h Gb5ee litug right toryss sish bcal hobby shop cat PREP GloBee flyef Twinn-K Inc W 139th Street Cleveland OH 44135 Phone 216-433-1968 _____-J COMET LING ELAND VTOR STANZEL EST ER LCRAIZT OU SPEAK MODEL AIRPLANE Its Dave Thomburgs 316-page history US aeromodeling heroes models famous contests first twin pusher ugliest Stilt -4 youve hobby 25 years Pony er postpaid cash check V/MC lifeI Monticello Drive Albuquerque NM 87123 505 299-8749 Thornburgs OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK $1695 pp BAY RIDGE NTIFIC LESS L ICAN JUNIOR ONE GRAM T PLANES rapidly taking place traditional drafting table Todays designers capable turning out first-class work fraction time little knowledge technical drafting American Small Business Computers ASBC American Way Pryor OK 74361 producers CAD software major industry years has recently released ModelCAD ModelCAD design program aimed directly model airplane railroad huff relatively basic software package compared DesignCAD 2-D DesignCAD 3-D offers model designers will need investment large dollars large amounts time Recently have getting healthy amount exposure three CAD programs ASBC promise tell about detail feel knowledgeable enough humiliating myself interim way CAD hackdom have obtained three video tutorial packages ViaGraphics 5 South Vann Pryor OK 74361 company offers three-tape instructional videocassette sets DesignCAD 2-D DesignCAD 3-D single cassette ModelCAD basics Software tutorials available non-CAD software like Aldus PageMaker 40 Windows 31 WordPerfect 51 Lotus other popular programs few months hope share bit comprehensive CAD insight readers enjoy dabbling model aircraft design American Small Business Computers software programs appear major development field reasonably priced CAD cant wait see tricks theyll perform machine So about something completely different Okay say Well howd like Blue Max own its too late knock down five Allied WW fighters can still get medalsor least replicafrom Aviation Collectibles PO Box 855 Syosset NY 11791 company sent its latest product sheet detailing several items interest almost scale aviation buff Patches medals aviation art other similar products described detail its twopage folder can examine youll send stamped self-addressed envelope above address exactly airplanes hut airplane stuff interesting nonetheless like lover spinning engines will amazed exact scale replica Gnome Nine-Cylinder Rotary Engine manufactured Replica Engines 16640 5 104th Ave Orland Park IL 60462 appearance handcrafted piece equipment something behold result several years effort Continued page 98 96 Model Aviation M Making Little Extra Weekend Money BECOME NDEALER Ask About New Aluminum Airplane Coming Soon RC Scale/floy Continued page 96 part its designer Gnome replicas displacement 397 cubic inches swings 24 x 10 prop its full nine inches dia meter turns around its crankshaft rather scalelike 2400 revolutions per minute ever piece machine work worth seeing price stamped self addressed envelope Replica Engines Gnome rotary Ill warn advance friends production nins series will quite short engine does notin way shape formfall within normal range dollar expenditure average hobbyist youve love authenticity financially independent just bloody well want nine-cylinder Gnome Rotary engine own mill has got number DOCU-SEARCH Relatively new column Docu Search available Model Aviation readers looking having scale model documentation information share Does work bet few issues back request made information landing gear mechanism wheel well details Boeing 747 Whats request aU mum mu EKEKEE SIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUARTGALLON 0% Nitromethane $995 5% Nitromethane$325$495$1295 10% Nitromethane3j5$535$1495 15% Nitrornethane$5$625$1695 25% Nitromethane$45$795$2295 35% Nitromethane$5J5$895$2795 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $1395 15% Nltromethane $1625 SIGALL-CASTOR FUEL 5% Nitromethane20% CASTOR$1295 10% Nitromethane20% CASTOR$1495 15% Nitromethane20% CASTOR$1695 5% Nitromethane25% CASTOR$1395 10% Nitromethane25% CASTOR$1595 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels excep tion All-Castor Fuels contain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfl FREE SNIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 BUT ALL ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO $6OOIPkg ups HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SURCHARGEPrices subiect change notice Tall Free Orders 1-800-247-5008 Modelers Hotllne 1-600-524-7805 Latst Catalog SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC.. Montezuma IA 50171 came way Romama Well last week received letter Jim Boxmeyer president Tufflite Boxmeyer Composites Philadelphia informed recently sent 58 yes fiftyeight pages requested material on-hold Romanian modeling friend material copied directly flight training manual given Mr Boxmeyer upon retirement friend course friend just happened Northwest 747 captain convenient Romanian buddy will go further prove thatmaybeDocu-Search can help project system works used Drop postcard address head column tell what need Space permitting well publish request see Model Aviations wide circulation will turn up source Harold F Harstedt 247 Van Nostrand Ave Englewood NJ 07631 looking documentation plans three-viewsor thesefor PT-23 believes radial version PT-19 doesnt remember outfit produced airplane though flew joined Aviation Cadet program 1942 Harold says airplane first step becoming Flying Fortress pilot would love model PT-23 Carl W Lefbarger 4444 South Robberson Springfield MO 65810 needs 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