or cloth finish, etc., the list of possibilities
for how to complete it grows. Adding
components for the “wow factor,” that will
impress the judges at the flightline, can reach
a new level when you consider including
sound, operating canopies, flaps, landing
lights, brakes, cargo doors, and more.
Although you won’t get additional points
for most of these items, any of them can add
“punch” that the judges will see. It will prove
to them that you went the extra mile to make a
marvelous miniature version of the full-scale
aircraft.
George Maiorana did that with his Tu-4
Bull, which features a rotating radar dome on top of the airframe. He
scratch-built the model, covered it with aluminum to replicate the fullscale
finish, and handmade the retract gear and the details to go with it.
Even a civilian aircraft such as a Cessna Skylane or a Beechcraft T-34
can have many features.
Before you begin your model, you need to decide how many
special touches you want to include. And what does that involve?
Planning! Developing a strategy for your project and gathering all of
the components before you jump into construction is a great idea. In a
sense, you want to make a shopping list of parts.
When you’re trying to obtain the elements of your aircraft, go not
only to the hobby shop but also to someplace such as Lowe’s or your
local hardware store. You might be surprised to see how many uses
aluminum flashing has in the shop.
Navigation lights, landing lights, and
brakes are nice touches. Onboard glow power
94 MODEL AVIATION
Also included in this column:
• XTEC lighting systems
• FTE heavy dummies
• Cool products from JMP and
CJM
The illusion of full scale
[[email protected]]
Radio Control Scale Stan Alexander
The nose of this Curtiss Jenny shows a wealth of detail, including radiator cap, leather
straps, rocker arms, and many turnbuckles. The rigging is extremely important.
SOME FULL-SCALE aircraft have more detail than others. This can
be because of the type of airplanes they are, the kinds of jobs they
perform, their designers, or the eras in which they were created.
Many aircraft have been modified throughout the years, to have the
purpose of the original designs changed. One of the best known of
these is the simple Piper J-3 Cub.
It has been on floats and skis, had its wings clipped, and had larger
engines installed for air show performance. The J-3 has also been used
by the military as an air ambulance, in addition to many other roles.
Having several versions of the same aircraft to choose from makes for
some interesting Scale modeling.
Then when you look at the details of a Scale model, such as
cowling, propeller, propeller hub, exposed hinges, antennas, aluminum
The seven-cylinder radial would be sorely
missed if it were not featured on this 1/3-
scale Bücker Jungmeister. Notice the
exhaust collector at the front of the engine.
Al Kretz, a competitor in Expert Scale, shows the operating canopy and retractable
machine guns in the cockpit of his SBD Dauntless.
09sig3x_00MSTRPG.QXD 7/22/10 9:15 AM Page 94
is recommended for those who have to mount glow engines upsidedown,
because it can help lower the idle and make it more realistic, as
well as increase reliability.
An item that adds to many biplanes’ realism in flight is flying
wires, or “rigging.” When your biplane is in flight, it sounds realistic if
the wind whistles through the wires. This feature doesn’t garner extra
points, but adding to the realism in itself can earn you a better flight
score.
Some items you can add after planning include rib tapes, flaps and
flap detail, dummy engines, static propellers, airspeed indicators, scale
exhausts, machine guns, turnbuckles, shocks, brake lines, hatches,
handles, footsteps, struts, venturi, and louvers. Let your imagination
go!
You can go nuts detailing a model, no matter the subject; it depends
only on how far you’re willing to go. A wise modeler once said, “You
never finish a Scale model; you just quit and start on another.”
If you’re into building—not just assembling an ARF—now is a
terrific time to plan that next build. There is a host of great kits in the
marketplace, featuring almost any era in
aviation. Your imagination and your wallet will
be your only limits.
New Products: I’ve learned about a company
that sells a lighting system that is expandable
and has a floodlight that illuminates the night
sky. XTEC-Industries, based in Phoenix,
Arizona, makes small lighting systems for
many types of models. Bruce Nordquist offers
wiring harnesses that are capable of lighting the
most complicated Scale aircraft out there.
The company has a 22mm and a 16mm
floodlight that operate, as do all of the lights,
off of a 4.8- to 8.0-volt power source. They are
extremely bright, and I believe that the rated 3-
mile distance is correct. You won’t have a
problem seeing them from the flightline. There
are also navigation and marker light sets for
fixed-wing models, helicopters, four-wheel
vehicles, and watercraft.
The AIR-4 setup includes 5mm LEDs with
24-inch leads and two-pin male universal
plugs, which fit all of the different receivers
and battery packs. There is one flashing white
light, one flashing red light, and constant
navigation green and red lights.
If your model has a retracted landing light,
one of XTEC’s two floodlights could do the
job. It could be activated with a microswitch
when the flaps are deployed for landing. For
more information, check out the company’s
Web site or make a call.
For models of different sizes, you simply
make the wiring harness and plug-in servo
extensions the desired lengths. At the extended
lengths, you might want to increase voltage on
the systems to ensure that the bulbs receive
enough current.
With XTEC-Industries lighting systems, a
great deal of the work is done for you. These
are the brightest lights I’ve seen for model
applications.
You typically have to add weight to the
nose of a Scale model anyway, so why not add
96 MODEL AVIATION
it to the front in the form of a dummy radial
engine? Frank Tiano Enterprises sells these in
sizes ranging from 1/8 to 1/4 scale.
These cast-resin power plants weigh
between 4 (1/8 scale) and 12 ounces (1/4 scale).
You have to paint them and detail them
according to the engine you are endeavoring
to replicate. This is another way to add oomph
to your project.
On the Internet: Jet Model Products has
provided kits and accessories since the 1980s.
The company’s large Lockheed T-33 for
turbine power has a wingspan of 85 inches
and a good scale outline.
Your ability and imagination are the only
limits you have when detailing the T-33
trainer, which was used throughout the free
world. Visit Jet Model Products’ Web site for
more information.
Century Jet Models has also been around
for a while and sells kits for both scale jets
and propeller aircraft. The list of “prop kits”
currently includes the F4U Corsair, P-40
Warhawk, P-47, P-51, Hawker Sea Fury, and
Supermarine Spitfire.
The company’s kit line includes 12 jets,
including the rarely seen Hawker Hunter and
the He 162 Salamander. Century Jet Models
also has a full line of retracts for various kits
and plans-built models. Check out the
company’s Web site.
Upcoming Events: The 31st U.S. Scale
Masters Championships will be held near
Louisville, Kentucky. The dates are
September 16-19, 2010.
The host club—the Ohio River View RC
Flyers—will open its pristine flying site for
competitors and spectators to enjoy. It features
125 acres along the Ohio River, which has
been turned into one of the best flying fields
in this region of the country.
Great airplanes, jets, and people make for
a great family getaway as well as great Scale
competition. For more information, see the
Web sites in the “Sources” list. MA
Sources:
XTEC-Industries
(480) 266-5114
www.rclights.net
Frank Tiano Enterprises
(863) 607-6602
www.franktiano.com
Jet Model Products
(816) 331-0356
www.jetmodelproducts.com
Century Jet Models
(502) 266-9234
www.centuryjet.com
U.S. Scale Masters Championships
www.usscalemasters.org
Ohio River View RC Flyers
www.orvrcf.com
National Association of Scale Aeromodelers
www.nasascale.org
Scale Avionics LLC
Scale Avionics LLC
!"#$%&’(&)*+,%#
# - &,&*’.#$(/%.%)2
Lithium Ion
Batteries
$38.00
R e l i o n 2 6 0 0#
7.4 Volts, 2600mA, 3.3oz
Available w/Deans,EC3,MPX and PowerPoles at added cost.
R e l i o n 5 2 0 0#
7.4 Volts, 5200mA, 6.6oz
Available w/Deans,EC3,MPX and PowerPoles at added cost.
$72.00
Price in ad does not include Deans
Connector
Support
Equipment
W o l v e r i n e
Fromeco’s Wolverine
Switch.
• Battery Sharing
• 2 Inputs
• 1 to 3 outputs
• Fail Safe
• Pack Isolation
• High output
The Wolverine is a class
leader in switches. Used
by many 40% giant scale
pilots around the world.
Wolverine is available
with many different
power input and output
configurations. Please
call for special orders.
B a d g e r S w i t c h
$60.00
F r ome c o ’ s
B a d g e r
Switch. High
output, High
Bling, Low
Weight, Very
Robust.
$32.00
Price in ad does not include
Deans Connector
Proudly built by us,
HERE!
WE ARE THE BEST
503.715.0020
www. f romeco.org
Call Toll Free:
888-829-4060
7414 Burton Drive, Liberty Twp, OH 45044
All Aero-Pac’s are $15.95 + $5.50 s&h for the fi rst, $1.50 each additional.
• Each Aero-Pac is devoted to a single airframe.
• The documentation comes on a cd-rom and is
viewable in any modern Mac/Win web browser.
• Includes 8-point walk-around, exterior & interior
details, enhanced close-ups, and a 3-view!
• All wording (n-numbers, nomenclature, etc.) are
shot close-up and head-on for easier duplication.
Visit airbornemedia.com to
see all of our Aero-Pacs
Scale Documentation
for the Digital Age.
Howard DGA-5 "Ike"
Get the free app for your
phone at http://gettag.mobi
SNAP THIS WITH YOUR
SMARTPHONE FOR MORE!
09sig3x_00MSTRPG.QXD 7/22/10 9:16 AM Page 96
Edition: Model Aviation - 2010/09
Page Numbers: 94,95,96
Edition: Model Aviation - 2010/09
Page Numbers: 94,95,96
or cloth finish, etc., the list of possibilities
for how to complete it grows. Adding
components for the “wow factor,” that will
impress the judges at the flightline, can reach
a new level when you consider including
sound, operating canopies, flaps, landing
lights, brakes, cargo doors, and more.
Although you won’t get additional points
for most of these items, any of them can add
“punch” that the judges will see. It will prove
to them that you went the extra mile to make a
marvelous miniature version of the full-scale
aircraft.
George Maiorana did that with his Tu-4
Bull, which features a rotating radar dome on top of the airframe. He
scratch-built the model, covered it with aluminum to replicate the fullscale
finish, and handmade the retract gear and the details to go with it.
Even a civilian aircraft such as a Cessna Skylane or a Beechcraft T-34
can have many features.
Before you begin your model, you need to decide how many
special touches you want to include. And what does that involve?
Planning! Developing a strategy for your project and gathering all of
the components before you jump into construction is a great idea. In a
sense, you want to make a shopping list of parts.
When you’re trying to obtain the elements of your aircraft, go not
only to the hobby shop but also to someplace such as Lowe’s or your
local hardware store. You might be surprised to see how many uses
aluminum flashing has in the shop.
Navigation lights, landing lights, and
brakes are nice touches. Onboard glow power
94 MODEL AVIATION
Also included in this column:
• XTEC lighting systems
• FTE heavy dummies
• Cool products from JMP and
CJM
The illusion of full scale
[[email protected]]
Radio Control Scale Stan Alexander
The nose of this Curtiss Jenny shows a wealth of detail, including radiator cap, leather
straps, rocker arms, and many turnbuckles. The rigging is extremely important.
SOME FULL-SCALE aircraft have more detail than others. This can
be because of the type of airplanes they are, the kinds of jobs they
perform, their designers, or the eras in which they were created.
Many aircraft have been modified throughout the years, to have the
purpose of the original designs changed. One of the best known of
these is the simple Piper J-3 Cub.
It has been on floats and skis, had its wings clipped, and had larger
engines installed for air show performance. The J-3 has also been used
by the military as an air ambulance, in addition to many other roles.
Having several versions of the same aircraft to choose from makes for
some interesting Scale modeling.
Then when you look at the details of a Scale model, such as
cowling, propeller, propeller hub, exposed hinges, antennas, aluminum
The seven-cylinder radial would be sorely
missed if it were not featured on this 1/3-
scale Bücker Jungmeister. Notice the
exhaust collector at the front of the engine.
Al Kretz, a competitor in Expert Scale, shows the operating canopy and retractable
machine guns in the cockpit of his SBD Dauntless.
09sig3x_00MSTRPG.QXD 7/22/10 9:15 AM Page 94
is recommended for those who have to mount glow engines upsidedown,
because it can help lower the idle and make it more realistic, as
well as increase reliability.
An item that adds to many biplanes’ realism in flight is flying
wires, or “rigging.” When your biplane is in flight, it sounds realistic if
the wind whistles through the wires. This feature doesn’t garner extra
points, but adding to the realism in itself can earn you a better flight
score.
Some items you can add after planning include rib tapes, flaps and
flap detail, dummy engines, static propellers, airspeed indicators, scale
exhausts, machine guns, turnbuckles, shocks, brake lines, hatches,
handles, footsteps, struts, venturi, and louvers. Let your imagination
go!
You can go nuts detailing a model, no matter the subject; it depends
only on how far you’re willing to go. A wise modeler once said, “You
never finish a Scale model; you just quit and start on another.”
If you’re into building—not just assembling an ARF—now is a
terrific time to plan that next build. There is a host of great kits in the
marketplace, featuring almost any era in
aviation. Your imagination and your wallet will
be your only limits.
New Products: I’ve learned about a company
that sells a lighting system that is expandable
and has a floodlight that illuminates the night
sky. XTEC-Industries, based in Phoenix,
Arizona, makes small lighting systems for
many types of models. Bruce Nordquist offers
wiring harnesses that are capable of lighting the
most complicated Scale aircraft out there.
The company has a 22mm and a 16mm
floodlight that operate, as do all of the lights,
off of a 4.8- to 8.0-volt power source. They are
extremely bright, and I believe that the rated 3-
mile distance is correct. You won’t have a
problem seeing them from the flightline. There
are also navigation and marker light sets for
fixed-wing models, helicopters, four-wheel
vehicles, and watercraft.
The AIR-4 setup includes 5mm LEDs with
24-inch leads and two-pin male universal
plugs, which fit all of the different receivers
and battery packs. There is one flashing white
light, one flashing red light, and constant
navigation green and red lights.
If your model has a retracted landing light,
one of XTEC’s two floodlights could do the
job. It could be activated with a microswitch
when the flaps are deployed for landing. For
more information, check out the company’s
Web site or make a call.
For models of different sizes, you simply
make the wiring harness and plug-in servo
extensions the desired lengths. At the extended
lengths, you might want to increase voltage on
the systems to ensure that the bulbs receive
enough current.
With XTEC-Industries lighting systems, a
great deal of the work is done for you. These
are the brightest lights I’ve seen for model
applications.
You typically have to add weight to the
nose of a Scale model anyway, so why not add
96 MODEL AVIATION
it to the front in the form of a dummy radial
engine? Frank Tiano Enterprises sells these in
sizes ranging from 1/8 to 1/4 scale.
These cast-resin power plants weigh
between 4 (1/8 scale) and 12 ounces (1/4 scale).
You have to paint them and detail them
according to the engine you are endeavoring
to replicate. This is another way to add oomph
to your project.
On the Internet: Jet Model Products has
provided kits and accessories since the 1980s.
The company’s large Lockheed T-33 for
turbine power has a wingspan of 85 inches
and a good scale outline.
Your ability and imagination are the only
limits you have when detailing the T-33
trainer, which was used throughout the free
world. Visit Jet Model Products’ Web site for
more information.
Century Jet Models has also been around
for a while and sells kits for both scale jets
and propeller aircraft. The list of “prop kits”
currently includes the F4U Corsair, P-40
Warhawk, P-47, P-51, Hawker Sea Fury, and
Supermarine Spitfire.
The company’s kit line includes 12 jets,
including the rarely seen Hawker Hunter and
the He 162 Salamander. Century Jet Models
also has a full line of retracts for various kits
and plans-built models. Check out the
company’s Web site.
Upcoming Events: The 31st U.S. Scale
Masters Championships will be held near
Louisville, Kentucky. The dates are
September 16-19, 2010.
The host club—the Ohio River View RC
Flyers—will open its pristine flying site for
competitors and spectators to enjoy. It features
125 acres along the Ohio River, which has
been turned into one of the best flying fields
in this region of the country.
Great airplanes, jets, and people make for
a great family getaway as well as great Scale
competition. For more information, see the
Web sites in the “Sources” list. MA
Sources:
XTEC-Industries
(480) 266-5114
www.rclights.net
Frank Tiano Enterprises
(863) 607-6602
www.franktiano.com
Jet Model Products
(816) 331-0356
www.jetmodelproducts.com
Century Jet Models
(502) 266-9234
www.centuryjet.com
U.S. Scale Masters Championships
www.usscalemasters.org
Ohio River View RC Flyers
www.orvrcf.com
National Association of Scale Aeromodelers
www.nasascale.org
Scale Avionics LLC
Scale Avionics LLC
!"#$%&’(&)*+,%#
# - &,&*’.#$(/%.%)2
Lithium Ion
Batteries
$38.00
R e l i o n 2 6 0 0#
7.4 Volts, 2600mA, 3.3oz
Available w/Deans,EC3,MPX and PowerPoles at added cost.
R e l i o n 5 2 0 0#
7.4 Volts, 5200mA, 6.6oz
Available w/Deans,EC3,MPX and PowerPoles at added cost.
$72.00
Price in ad does not include Deans
Connector
Support
Equipment
W o l v e r i n e
Fromeco’s Wolverine
Switch.
• Battery Sharing
• 2 Inputs
• 1 to 3 outputs
• Fail Safe
• Pack Isolation
• High output
The Wolverine is a class
leader in switches. Used
by many 40% giant scale
pilots around the world.
Wolverine is available
with many different
power input and output
configurations. Please
call for special orders.
B a d g e r S w i t c h
$60.00
F r ome c o ’ s
B a d g e r
Switch. High
output, High
Bling, Low
Weight, Very
Robust.
$32.00
Price in ad does not include
Deans Connector
Proudly built by us,
HERE!
WE ARE THE BEST
503.715.0020
www. f romeco.org
Call Toll Free:
888-829-4060
7414 Burton Drive, Liberty Twp, OH 45044
All Aero-Pac’s are $15.95 + $5.50 s&h for the fi rst, $1.50 each additional.
• Each Aero-Pac is devoted to a single airframe.
• The documentation comes on a cd-rom and is
viewable in any modern Mac/Win web browser.
• Includes 8-point walk-around, exterior & interior
details, enhanced close-ups, and a 3-view!
• All wording (n-numbers, nomenclature, etc.) are
shot close-up and head-on for easier duplication.
Visit airbornemedia.com to
see all of our Aero-Pacs
Scale Documentation
for the Digital Age.
Howard DGA-5 "Ike"
Get the free app for your
phone at http://gettag.mobi
SNAP THIS WITH YOUR
SMARTPHONE FOR MORE!
09sig3x_00MSTRPG.QXD 7/22/10 9:16 AM Page 96
Edition: Model Aviation - 2010/09
Page Numbers: 94,95,96
or cloth finish, etc., the list of possibilities
for how to complete it grows. Adding
components for the “wow factor,” that will
impress the judges at the flightline, can reach
a new level when you consider including
sound, operating canopies, flaps, landing
lights, brakes, cargo doors, and more.
Although you won’t get additional points
for most of these items, any of them can add
“punch” that the judges will see. It will prove
to them that you went the extra mile to make a
marvelous miniature version of the full-scale
aircraft.
George Maiorana did that with his Tu-4
Bull, which features a rotating radar dome on top of the airframe. He
scratch-built the model, covered it with aluminum to replicate the fullscale
finish, and handmade the retract gear and the details to go with it.
Even a civilian aircraft such as a Cessna Skylane or a Beechcraft T-34
can have many features.
Before you begin your model, you need to decide how many
special touches you want to include. And what does that involve?
Planning! Developing a strategy for your project and gathering all of
the components before you jump into construction is a great idea. In a
sense, you want to make a shopping list of parts.
When you’re trying to obtain the elements of your aircraft, go not
only to the hobby shop but also to someplace such as Lowe’s or your
local hardware store. You might be surprised to see how many uses
aluminum flashing has in the shop.
Navigation lights, landing lights, and
brakes are nice touches. Onboard glow power
94 MODEL AVIATION
Also included in this column:
• XTEC lighting systems
• FTE heavy dummies
• Cool products from JMP and
CJM
The illusion of full scale
[[email protected]]
Radio Control Scale Stan Alexander
The nose of this Curtiss Jenny shows a wealth of detail, including radiator cap, leather
straps, rocker arms, and many turnbuckles. The rigging is extremely important.
SOME FULL-SCALE aircraft have more detail than others. This can
be because of the type of airplanes they are, the kinds of jobs they
perform, their designers, or the eras in which they were created.
Many aircraft have been modified throughout the years, to have the
purpose of the original designs changed. One of the best known of
these is the simple Piper J-3 Cub.
It has been on floats and skis, had its wings clipped, and had larger
engines installed for air show performance. The J-3 has also been used
by the military as an air ambulance, in addition to many other roles.
Having several versions of the same aircraft to choose from makes for
some interesting Scale modeling.
Then when you look at the details of a Scale model, such as
cowling, propeller, propeller hub, exposed hinges, antennas, aluminum
The seven-cylinder radial would be sorely
missed if it were not featured on this 1/3-
scale Bücker Jungmeister. Notice the
exhaust collector at the front of the engine.
Al Kretz, a competitor in Expert Scale, shows the operating canopy and retractable
machine guns in the cockpit of his SBD Dauntless.
09sig3x_00MSTRPG.QXD 7/22/10 9:15 AM Page 94
is recommended for those who have to mount glow engines upsidedown,
because it can help lower the idle and make it more realistic, as
well as increase reliability.
An item that adds to many biplanes’ realism in flight is flying
wires, or “rigging.” When your biplane is in flight, it sounds realistic if
the wind whistles through the wires. This feature doesn’t garner extra
points, but adding to the realism in itself can earn you a better flight
score.
Some items you can add after planning include rib tapes, flaps and
flap detail, dummy engines, static propellers, airspeed indicators, scale
exhausts, machine guns, turnbuckles, shocks, brake lines, hatches,
handles, footsteps, struts, venturi, and louvers. Let your imagination
go!
You can go nuts detailing a model, no matter the subject; it depends
only on how far you’re willing to go. A wise modeler once said, “You
never finish a Scale model; you just quit and start on another.”
If you’re into building—not just assembling an ARF—now is a
terrific time to plan that next build. There is a host of great kits in the
marketplace, featuring almost any era in
aviation. Your imagination and your wallet will
be your only limits.
New Products: I’ve learned about a company
that sells a lighting system that is expandable
and has a floodlight that illuminates the night
sky. XTEC-Industries, based in Phoenix,
Arizona, makes small lighting systems for
many types of models. Bruce Nordquist offers
wiring harnesses that are capable of lighting the
most complicated Scale aircraft out there.
The company has a 22mm and a 16mm
floodlight that operate, as do all of the lights,
off of a 4.8- to 8.0-volt power source. They are
extremely bright, and I believe that the rated 3-
mile distance is correct. You won’t have a
problem seeing them from the flightline. There
are also navigation and marker light sets for
fixed-wing models, helicopters, four-wheel
vehicles, and watercraft.
The AIR-4 setup includes 5mm LEDs with
24-inch leads and two-pin male universal
plugs, which fit all of the different receivers
and battery packs. There is one flashing white
light, one flashing red light, and constant
navigation green and red lights.
If your model has a retracted landing light,
one of XTEC’s two floodlights could do the
job. It could be activated with a microswitch
when the flaps are deployed for landing. For
more information, check out the company’s
Web site or make a call.
For models of different sizes, you simply
make the wiring harness and plug-in servo
extensions the desired lengths. At the extended
lengths, you might want to increase voltage on
the systems to ensure that the bulbs receive
enough current.
With XTEC-Industries lighting systems, a
great deal of the work is done for you. These
are the brightest lights I’ve seen for model
applications.
You typically have to add weight to the
nose of a Scale model anyway, so why not add
96 MODEL AVIATION
it to the front in the form of a dummy radial
engine? Frank Tiano Enterprises sells these in
sizes ranging from 1/8 to 1/4 scale.
These cast-resin power plants weigh
between 4 (1/8 scale) and 12 ounces (1/4 scale).
You have to paint them and detail them
according to the engine you are endeavoring
to replicate. This is another way to add oomph
to your project.
On the Internet: Jet Model Products has
provided kits and accessories since the 1980s.
The company’s large Lockheed T-33 for
turbine power has a wingspan of 85 inches
and a good scale outline.
Your ability and imagination are the only
limits you have when detailing the T-33
trainer, which was used throughout the free
world. Visit Jet Model Products’ Web site for
more information.
Century Jet Models has also been around
for a while and sells kits for both scale jets
and propeller aircraft. The list of “prop kits”
currently includes the F4U Corsair, P-40
Warhawk, P-47, P-51, Hawker Sea Fury, and
Supermarine Spitfire.
The company’s kit line includes 12 jets,
including the rarely seen Hawker Hunter and
the He 162 Salamander. Century Jet Models
also has a full line of retracts for various kits
and plans-built models. Check out the
company’s Web site.
Upcoming Events: The 31st U.S. Scale
Masters Championships will be held near
Louisville, Kentucky. The dates are
September 16-19, 2010.
The host club—the Ohio River View RC
Flyers—will open its pristine flying site for
competitors and spectators to enjoy. It features
125 acres along the Ohio River, which has
been turned into one of the best flying fields
in this region of the country.
Great airplanes, jets, and people make for
a great family getaway as well as great Scale
competition. For more information, see the
Web sites in the “Sources” list. MA
Sources:
XTEC-Industries
(480) 266-5114
www.rclights.net
Frank Tiano Enterprises
(863) 607-6602
www.franktiano.com
Jet Model Products
(816) 331-0356
www.jetmodelproducts.com
Century Jet Models
(502) 266-9234
www.centuryjet.com
U.S. Scale Masters Championships
www.usscalemasters.org
Ohio River View RC Flyers
www.orvrcf.com
National Association of Scale Aeromodelers
www.nasascale.org
Scale Avionics LLC
Scale Avionics LLC
!"#$%&’(&)*+,%#
# - &,&*’.#$(/%.%)2
Lithium Ion
Batteries
$38.00
R e l i o n 2 6 0 0#
7.4 Volts, 2600mA, 3.3oz
Available w/Deans,EC3,MPX and PowerPoles at added cost.
R e l i o n 5 2 0 0#
7.4 Volts, 5200mA, 6.6oz
Available w/Deans,EC3,MPX and PowerPoles at added cost.
$72.00
Price in ad does not include Deans
Connector
Support
Equipment
W o l v e r i n e
Fromeco’s Wolverine
Switch.
• Battery Sharing
• 2 Inputs
• 1 to 3 outputs
• Fail Safe
• Pack Isolation
• High output
The Wolverine is a class
leader in switches. Used
by many 40% giant scale
pilots around the world.
Wolverine is available
with many different
power input and output
configurations. Please
call for special orders.
B a d g e r S w i t c h
$60.00
F r ome c o ’ s
B a d g e r
Switch. High
output, High
Bling, Low
Weight, Very
Robust.
$32.00
Price in ad does not include
Deans Connector
Proudly built by us,
HERE!
WE ARE THE BEST
503.715.0020
www. f romeco.org
Call Toll Free:
888-829-4060
7414 Burton Drive, Liberty Twp, OH 45044
All Aero-Pac’s are $15.95 + $5.50 s&h for the fi rst, $1.50 each additional.
• Each Aero-Pac is devoted to a single airframe.
• The documentation comes on a cd-rom and is
viewable in any modern Mac/Win web browser.
• Includes 8-point walk-around, exterior & interior
details, enhanced close-ups, and a 3-view!
• All wording (n-numbers, nomenclature, etc.) are
shot close-up and head-on for easier duplication.
Visit airbornemedia.com to
see all of our Aero-Pacs
Scale Documentation
for the Digital Age.
Howard DGA-5 "Ike"
Get the free app for your
phone at http://gettag.mobi
SNAP THIS WITH YOUR
SMARTPHONE FOR MORE!
09sig3x_00MSTRPG.QXD 7/22/10 9:16 AM Page 96
