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Radio Control: Scale

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124

RADIO CONTROL SCALE ON JULY 16 enjoyed very pleasant Sunday afternoon Contest Directors Mel Katz Mike Dalton club Southeastern Pennsylvania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society occasion SPARCS 20th Annual Sport Scale Meet US Scale Masters Regional Qualifier Warminster PA Naval Air Station large paved runways provided perfect atmosphere operating conditions meet Fourteen fliers brought first-class models top-level flight skills Warminster Aircraft ranged Norm Malinowskis SE-S Bill Setzler s Fokker Eindecker Dave Malchiones more-contemporary Lockheed T-33 arrived after static judging taken place did check board find impressive Setzler Eindecker taken top static honors 935 As might expect event bearing stature Scale Masters Qualifier several outstanding models Roy Vaillancourt brought Stinson L-5 model original design now available Roy kit form Power Q-42 Futaba 7-UAF provides guidance Benjamin Moore Latex paint used over Super Coverite attain excellent olive drab upper pale underside L-5 quarter-scale model 102-inch span Dave Maichione has lighting up contest trail Northeast convincing reasons performance Lockheed T-33 built Bob Violett kit already know keeping neon paints alive sun no simple task Daves method seems have done trick day-gb red vintage Lockheed shot common Testors plastic modeling paint spray can clear-coated Ditzler two-part polyurethane available auto paint shops handling PPG products Cliff Tacie has competent team member first-class competitor longer can remember likes Cliff have qualify slots Scale Masters Cliff brought Fly Baby scratch-built 84 inches OS 91 Surpass four-stroke up front 14-pound Fly Baby covered Super Coverite painted Randolph dope Cliff has produced excellent Scale computer scoring system called Simply Scale ScoreMaster system 122 Model Aviation Vaillancourts Stinson L-5 SPARCS Scale Contest andCloseup Dave Maichiones T-33 cockpit forward radio US Scale Masters Qualifier Now kitcompartment layout neon paint doesnt fade / Tom Polapinks Pfalz crammed outstanding surface details Check out engines rocker arms stained grain cabane struts Cliff Tacies familiar Fly Baby weighs 14 pounds has 84-inch New Jerseys Norm Malinowski shown SE 5 wingspan has 05 91 Surpass up front entered Expert Sport Scale SPAFICS contest developed specifically meet needs US Scale Masters Top Gun Invitational events know has work glitch PC-based program 286 higher requires minimum 3 MB available least 512 KB RAIVI offered 3inch floppy disk $2995 plus $150 shipping handling run Scale events have PC available youll save lot time valuable manpower sending check money order Seneca Ridge Products Box 640 Ocean City MD 21842 Maryland residents add 5% sales tax Docu-Search A Lynn Lockrow 321 Camellia Drive Auburn AL 36830 looking information concerning Model 113 Velie Monocoupe William Kemp resident Peoria Illinois late 1970s-early 1980s number hand-drafted three-views airplane Mr Lockrow has lost touch him kind-hearted readers knows Mr Kemp has detailed drawings Model 113 perhaps could make contact Mr Lockrow says prime example 113 EAA Museum Oshkosh photographs measurements airplane would serve him better three-views Oshkosh area plans trip near future bring ruler Mr Lockrow would appreciate help might receive Rare aircraft always difficult document adequately task can sometimes made easier several persons contribute Dave Hendrex seeking information other Paul Matt Peter Bowers drawings Curtiss Wright CW-3 Ducking quarter-scale project Dave says Duckling amphibian version CW- 1 Junior Pusher prototype apparently being CW-2 Teal/Duck Much photographic documentation Dave has collected shadow useless detail assist can help way please contact Mr Hendrex 8855 5 Wilton Place Los Angeles CA 90047-3232 TIlE OX READY-TO-FLY LA Just shake out box go flying huge wing Standard 40 wino Kit S54 Extended Wing 48 makes ideal beginners Experts will enjoy respon sive oversized control surfaces ces include Priority Mail 049 powered 39 open radio $109 FREE 5hIIFPi5G IN 15 pping OR 2 channel 27 MHz 2-stick redio $179 FREE OHIPPINO IN U5 Osovert ., . float plane 2 minuteul Oar improved Lazy Bee kits teature New computer drawn piano enpanded inotraction book optional bolt-on wing & removable tail quick acceno basery door electric tlyero recom mend 40 version moot glow engines tor aerobatics 48 eotended wing training gliding four-cycle engines electric power w! Iectrification Combination Only $119 Quick Service Call CLANCY AVIATION see carry Inn lair lion Oi oresn gruer ,iiuiuoe woes ,l$a9wIochursnnlounmeeiechiccom5opackfonlhe45LuZfoeenOSuilhoUt6O2 6491534219W 2nd AVE awesome shock absorsing ability lightweight hove wade nenufogef sfaneu flying ereofro Inoclcoesa Caster urecree 05 gear Sr ue mofon wheels choiceof modelers demand best usrroFlighrornmicrospeedcontnoi7-cel ounyof3ovmahauneravackIrPcrls7 5am oh pm M5T M-F MESA AZ 85210-1317 Available V otor propenOniiTecpeakdetecronquiokohantennhiaOySteingiueSteOc[v32][b1499304682325920]]cnooincvnoncoootoneoaccnFnnc since t508lsizesof foil ihonie loops rolls hemmerheans arc uch longer light relaced aFor morn info send nec catalog ree catalog nanesirom 6ozto25lbolvrnonieo saokOreatforfioufflyingtoo Oeeingishelrecng rrnfneui5eolpurchase hLL PRICES laCLuoEaHiPRlas INsloeTen va Bill Malinowski entered PiUs S2A Expert Pilot kit covered No Scale meet complete its Mustang Tony 21st Century Fabric powered G-62 Kerchecnkos P-51 D Six-Shooter entered Expert/Master NEW BIG Lazy Bee finally modelers fly BIG planes has same amazing low speed flying characteristics smaller Lazy Bee amazing character istics Cox decided manufacture Cox RTF Lazy Bee under license us could go on about tight turns short take offs snap rolls hands-off stability gives ability self-recover attitude super slow stall speed Seeing Believing Get 35 mm video see Lazy Bee perform aerobatics taxi over 2 x 4s fly floats gas & electric power fly formation ducks New low price just $10 including shipping way have hard time reading tiny print really should get Lazy Bee easy seel BI& LAZY BEE 60 WING72 WING $1094119 FREE SHIPPING INSIDE USA Big Plane can Fly Small Placea Flys Juat Like Original Lazy Bee Accepts 25 45 2-cycle Electric 45 70 4-cycle Super Low Wing Loading 78 112 ozIsq ftl BIG Wing Area Over 8 Sq Ft lStd 80 Wing 10 Sq Ft 172 Extended Wingl Optional Removable Tail Easy Transport Optional Bolt-on Wing Kit includes computer drawn plans covering patterns detailed instruction book Pre-cut Balsa Plywood Darts carbon tiber stainiesa steel 3n windows LIII -$60 Float Kit -$24 January1996 123 Technique I receive fair number letters modelers fall victim long standing misunderstanding about model finishing Typically letters read something like Ive built 60-powered 65-inch all-wood P-Si flaps retracts full cockpit droppable 500-pound bombs rocket launchers under wings complete navigation lighting system problem finding method finishing model adding too much weight dont want heavily loaded model Sound familiar addition weight always perceived fault finishing Surely extras add models account some damage far properly carefully applied finish should occur 65-inch model perhaps best place add extras described scenario will add extraordinary amount weight typical WW II fighter finish especially problem compounded addition surface details like rivets panel-line impressions items typically add point-grabbers Ive never seen model awarded much lighting might finish color markings Cockpit detail minuscule surface additions fine cant seen rule book distances dont Are yoIr models 5trictIJrdlly chollenged VCCIUM B CSTs Pro Systems Extremely Reliable Pump Precise Vacuum Control Optional Multi-Bag Capability Choice Bag Kits Wing Skinning Kit Molded Parts Kit Deluxe Kit both Free Price List $6 complete Product Guide .. U 5w/ding Todays Technology Composite Structures Technology P0 Box 642 Dept JL Tehachapi CA 93581 Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1275 Technical Support 805-822-4162 skimp finish points include opinion best solutions eliminating common weight concerns 1 Construct model weight mind part number Make lightening holes ribs bulkheads anywhere else wont weaken structure Substitute lighter materials wherever possible Just think light 2 More obvious build larger airplanes because can carry similar amount equipment detail far less penalty loadings 3 Consider alternate finishing method Glass polyester resin can heavy modeler experienced Glass epoxy runs same risk generally heavier Iron-on fabrics fine fabriccovered prototypes usually require higher level material fill weave weave must filled like advantages fabric too Mustangs fabric-covered alrplanes slickest alternate methods goes back childhood days aeromodeling simple application silkspan dope Thinned 50/50 applied coat per day entire gallon dope should add about ounce model Silkspan lighter fiberglass cloth requires far less material fill disadvantages too can outweighed Silkspan-and-dope finishes afford same ding resistance glass resin care model properly shouldnt present too problems Another down item dopes tendency sink balsa grain producing uneven texture finish some months years after project has completed can corrected method commonly used Control Line next time need produce truly smooth lightweight finish fully-sheeted airplane try procedure appreciation compliments Precision Aerobatics World Champion world-class craftsman Bob Hunt sure model ready finished discussion glue sand vacuum model don t already know about things won t have much luck other finishing method understand model finishes don t ever hide poor craftsmanship goes Mix Hobbypoxy Formula II ounce two time spread full-strength over various components model As soon can long before epoxy dries use playing card stiff sheet balsa scrape model surface epoxy has removed use paper towel rub whats left grain wood should have soft sheen tell epoxy lays token amount weight will have added far epoxy has cured sand surface #320-grit smooth grain remove fuzz Two purposes have served 1 have filled bottom wood grain 2 finish apply will sink grain because item wood grain partially filled Brush two coats full-strength clear nitrate dope over surface model coat per day sanding lightly 320 after coat remove fuzz keep underbase smooth point can choose cover model 00-grade silkspan K&S light grade proceed applying covering prefer cover gives added sense security feel takes less material smooth 00 silkspan balsa some plywoods After has wetted water carefully squeezed damp smooth sheet silkspan over bottom part model same manner would cover iron-on fiberglass cloth Attach silkspan brushing 50/50 clear nitrate through its upper surface causing adhere coats dope underneath Work carefully avoid getting pulls creases wrinkles material Youll soon find finger sometimes better smoothing tool brush dope has dried sanddo cutthe excess edges silkspan away 320 cover top surface same manner Sand away excess leaving slight overlapyoull have covered surface invisible seam rest method same bare wood silkspan-covered model Use mixture clear nitrate dope talcum powder fill weave silkspan wood grain Apply rate coat daily sanding 320 until smooth glossy surface has resulted Spray two coats 50/50 clear nitrate over model seal softer talc/dope mix prevent surface being disturbed After light sanding 400 wet 72-hour wait solvents evaporate may prime paint model materials choice cases dope can produce strikingly realistic military finish matter artists talent medium used work Try method few scrap structures see produces excellent results has others over many years care remember Give shot try next fighter might like keep somewhere within weight boundaries common sense Im off photograph Scale Masters meantime build straight fly safely Ill talk again Model Aviation

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124

RADIO CONTROL SCALE ON JULY 16 enjoyed very pleasant Sunday afternoon Contest Directors Mel Katz Mike Dalton club Southeastern Pennsylvania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society occasion SPARCS 20th Annual Sport Scale Meet US Scale Masters Regional Qualifier Warminster PA Naval Air Station large paved runways provided perfect atmosphere operating conditions meet Fourteen fliers brought first-class models top-level flight skills Warminster Aircraft ranged Norm Malinowskis SE-S Bill Setzler s Fokker Eindecker Dave Malchiones more-contemporary Lockheed T-33 arrived after static judging taken place did check board find impressive Setzler Eindecker taken top static honors 935 As might expect event bearing stature Scale Masters Qualifier several outstanding models Roy Vaillancourt brought Stinson L-5 model original design now available Roy kit form Power Q-42 Futaba 7-UAF provides guidance Benjamin Moore Latex paint used over Super Coverite attain excellent olive drab upper pale underside L-5 quarter-scale model 102-inch span Dave Maichione has lighting up contest trail Northeast convincing reasons performance Lockheed T-33 built Bob Violett kit already know keeping neon paints alive sun no simple task Daves method seems have done trick day-gb red vintage Lockheed shot common Testors plastic modeling paint spray can clear-coated Ditzler two-part polyurethane available auto paint shops handling PPG products Cliff Tacie has competent team member first-class competitor longer can remember likes Cliff have qualify slots Scale Masters Cliff brought Fly Baby scratch-built 84 inches OS 91 Surpass four-stroke up front 14-pound Fly Baby covered Super Coverite painted Randolph dope Cliff has produced excellent Scale computer scoring system called Simply Scale ScoreMaster system 122 Model Aviation Vaillancourts Stinson L-5 SPARCS Scale Contest andCloseup Dave Maichiones T-33 cockpit forward radio US Scale Masters Qualifier Now kitcompartment layout neon paint doesnt fade / Tom Polapinks Pfalz crammed outstanding surface details Check out engines rocker arms stained grain cabane struts Cliff Tacies familiar Fly Baby weighs 14 pounds has 84-inch New Jerseys Norm Malinowski shown SE 5 wingspan has 05 91 Surpass up front entered Expert Sport Scale SPAFICS contest developed specifically meet needs US Scale Masters Top Gun Invitational events know has work glitch PC-based program 286 higher requires minimum 3 MB available least 512 KB RAIVI offered 3inch floppy disk $2995 plus $150 shipping handling run Scale events have PC available youll save lot time valuable manpower sending check money order Seneca Ridge Products Box 640 Ocean City MD 21842 Maryland residents add 5% sales tax Docu-Search A Lynn Lockrow 321 Camellia Drive Auburn AL 36830 looking information concerning Model 113 Velie Monocoupe William Kemp resident Peoria Illinois late 1970s-early 1980s number hand-drafted three-views airplane Mr Lockrow has lost touch him kind-hearted readers knows Mr Kemp has detailed drawings Model 113 perhaps could make contact Mr Lockrow says prime example 113 EAA Museum Oshkosh photographs measurements airplane would serve him better three-views Oshkosh area plans trip near future bring ruler Mr Lockrow would appreciate help might receive Rare aircraft always difficult document adequately task can sometimes made easier several persons contribute Dave Hendrex seeking information other Paul Matt Peter Bowers drawings Curtiss Wright CW-3 Ducking quarter-scale project Dave says Duckling amphibian version CW- 1 Junior Pusher prototype apparently being CW-2 Teal/Duck Much photographic documentation Dave has collected shadow useless detail assist can help way please contact Mr Hendrex 8855 5 Wilton Place Los Angeles CA 90047-3232 TIlE OX READY-TO-FLY LA Just shake out box go flying huge wing Standard 40 wino Kit S54 Extended Wing 48 makes ideal beginners Experts will enjoy respon sive oversized control surfaces ces include Priority Mail 049 powered 39 open radio $109 FREE 5hIIFPi5G IN 15 pping OR 2 channel 27 MHz 2-stick redio $179 FREE OHIPPINO IN U5 Osovert ., . float plane 2 minuteul Oar improved Lazy Bee kits teature New computer drawn piano enpanded inotraction book optional bolt-on wing & removable tail quick acceno basery door electric tlyero recom mend 40 version moot glow engines tor aerobatics 48 eotended wing training gliding four-cycle engines electric power w! Iectrification Combination Only $119 Quick Service Call CLANCY AVIATION see carry Inn lair lion Oi oresn gruer ,iiuiuoe woes ,l$a9wIochursnnlounmeeiechiccom5opackfonlhe45LuZfoeenOSuilhoUt6O2 6491534219W 2nd AVE awesome shock absorsing ability lightweight hove wade nenufogef sfaneu flying ereofro Inoclcoesa Caster urecree 05 gear Sr ue mofon wheels choiceof modelers demand best usrroFlighrornmicrospeedcontnoi7-cel ounyof3ovmahauneravackIrPcrls7 5am oh pm M5T M-F MESA AZ 85210-1317 Available V otor propenOniiTecpeakdetecronquiokohantennhiaOySteingiueSteOc[v32][b1499304682325920]]cnooincvnoncoootoneoaccnFnnc since t508lsizesof foil ihonie loops rolls hemmerheans arc uch longer light relaced aFor morn info send nec catalog ree catalog nanesirom 6ozto25lbolvrnonieo saokOreatforfioufflyingtoo Oeeingishelrecng rrnfneui5eolpurchase hLL PRICES laCLuoEaHiPRlas INsloeTen va Bill Malinowski entered PiUs S2A Expert Pilot kit covered No Scale meet complete its Mustang Tony 21st Century Fabric powered G-62 Kerchecnkos P-51 D Six-Shooter entered Expert/Master NEW BIG Lazy Bee finally modelers fly BIG planes has same amazing low speed flying characteristics smaller Lazy Bee amazing character istics Cox decided manufacture Cox RTF Lazy Bee under license us could go on about tight turns short take offs snap rolls hands-off stability gives ability self-recover attitude super slow stall speed Seeing Believing Get 35 mm video see Lazy Bee perform aerobatics taxi over 2 x 4s fly floats gas & electric power fly formation ducks New low price just $10 including shipping way have hard time reading tiny print really should get Lazy Bee easy seel BI& LAZY BEE 60 WING72 WING $1094119 FREE SHIPPING INSIDE USA Big Plane can Fly Small Placea Flys Juat Like Original Lazy Bee Accepts 25 45 2-cycle Electric 45 70 4-cycle Super Low Wing Loading 78 112 ozIsq ftl BIG Wing Area Over 8 Sq Ft lStd 80 Wing 10 Sq Ft 172 Extended Wingl Optional Removable Tail Easy Transport Optional Bolt-on Wing Kit includes computer drawn plans covering patterns detailed instruction book Pre-cut Balsa Plywood Darts carbon tiber stainiesa steel 3n windows LIII -$60 Float Kit -$24 January1996 123 Technique I receive fair number letters modelers fall victim long standing misunderstanding about model finishing Typically letters read something like Ive built 60-powered 65-inch all-wood P-Si flaps retracts full cockpit droppable 500-pound bombs rocket launchers under wings complete navigation lighting system problem finding method finishing model adding too much weight dont want heavily loaded model Sound familiar addition weight always perceived fault finishing Surely extras add models account some damage far properly carefully applied finish should occur 65-inch model perhaps best place add extras described scenario will add extraordinary amount weight typical WW II fighter finish especially problem compounded addition surface details like rivets panel-line impressions items typically add point-grabbers Ive never seen model awarded much lighting might finish color markings Cockpit detail minuscule surface additions fine cant seen rule book distances dont Are yoIr models 5trictIJrdlly chollenged VCCIUM B CSTs Pro Systems Extremely Reliable Pump Precise Vacuum Control Optional Multi-Bag Capability Choice Bag Kits Wing Skinning Kit Molded Parts Kit Deluxe Kit both Free Price List $6 complete Product Guide .. U 5w/ding Todays Technology Composite Structures Technology P0 Box 642 Dept JL Tehachapi CA 93581 Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1275 Technical Support 805-822-4162 skimp finish points include opinion best solutions eliminating common weight concerns 1 Construct model weight mind part number Make lightening holes ribs bulkheads anywhere else wont weaken structure Substitute lighter materials wherever possible Just think light 2 More obvious build larger airplanes because can carry similar amount equipment detail far less penalty loadings 3 Consider alternate finishing method Glass polyester resin can heavy modeler experienced Glass epoxy runs same risk generally heavier Iron-on fabrics fine fabriccovered prototypes usually require higher level material fill weave weave must filled like advantages fabric too Mustangs fabric-covered alrplanes slickest alternate methods goes back childhood days aeromodeling simple application silkspan dope Thinned 50/50 applied coat per day entire gallon dope should add about ounce model Silkspan lighter fiberglass cloth requires far less material fill disadvantages too can outweighed Silkspan-and-dope finishes afford same ding resistance glass resin care model properly shouldnt present too problems Another down item dopes tendency sink balsa grain producing uneven texture finish some months years after project has completed can corrected method commonly used Control Line next time need produce truly smooth lightweight finish fully-sheeted airplane try procedure appreciation compliments Precision Aerobatics World Champion world-class craftsman Bob Hunt sure model ready finished discussion glue sand vacuum model don t already know about things won t have much luck other finishing method understand model finishes don t ever hide poor craftsmanship goes Mix Hobbypoxy Formula II ounce two time spread full-strength over various components model As soon can long before epoxy dries use playing card stiff sheet balsa scrape model surface epoxy has removed use paper towel rub whats left grain wood should have soft sheen tell epoxy lays token amount weight will have added far epoxy has cured sand surface #320-grit smooth grain remove fuzz Two purposes have served 1 have filled bottom wood grain 2 finish apply will sink grain because item wood grain partially filled Brush two coats full-strength clear nitrate dope over surface model coat per day sanding lightly 320 after coat remove fuzz keep underbase smooth point can choose cover model 00-grade silkspan K&S light grade proceed applying covering prefer cover gives added sense security feel takes less material smooth 00 silkspan balsa some plywoods After has wetted water carefully squeezed damp smooth sheet silkspan over bottom part model same manner would cover iron-on fiberglass cloth Attach silkspan brushing 50/50 clear nitrate through its upper surface causing adhere coats dope underneath Work carefully avoid getting pulls creases wrinkles material Youll soon find finger sometimes better smoothing tool brush dope has dried sanddo cutthe excess edges silkspan away 320 cover top surface same manner Sand away excess leaving slight overlapyoull have covered surface invisible seam rest method same bare wood silkspan-covered model Use mixture clear nitrate dope talcum powder fill weave silkspan wood grain Apply rate coat daily sanding 320 until smooth glossy surface has resulted Spray two coats 50/50 clear nitrate over model seal softer talc/dope mix prevent surface being disturbed After light sanding 400 wet 72-hour wait solvents evaporate may prime paint model materials choice cases dope can produce strikingly realistic military finish matter artists talent medium used work Try method few scrap structures see produces excellent results has others over many years care remember Give shot try next fighter might like keep somewhere within weight boundaries common sense Im off photograph Scale Masters meantime build straight fly safely Ill talk again Model Aviation

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124

RADIO CONTROL SCALE ON JULY 16 enjoyed very pleasant Sunday afternoon Contest Directors Mel Katz Mike Dalton club Southeastern Pennsylvania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society occasion SPARCS 20th Annual Sport Scale Meet US Scale Masters Regional Qualifier Warminster PA Naval Air Station large paved runways provided perfect atmosphere operating conditions meet Fourteen fliers brought first-class models top-level flight skills Warminster Aircraft ranged Norm Malinowskis SE-S Bill Setzler s Fokker Eindecker Dave Malchiones more-contemporary Lockheed T-33 arrived after static judging taken place did check board find impressive Setzler Eindecker taken top static honors 935 As might expect event bearing stature Scale Masters Qualifier several outstanding models Roy Vaillancourt brought Stinson L-5 model original design now available Roy kit form Power Q-42 Futaba 7-UAF provides guidance Benjamin Moore Latex paint used over Super Coverite attain excellent olive drab upper pale underside L-5 quarter-scale model 102-inch span Dave Maichione has lighting up contest trail Northeast convincing reasons performance Lockheed T-33 built Bob Violett kit already know keeping neon paints alive sun no simple task Daves method seems have done trick day-gb red vintage Lockheed shot common Testors plastic modeling paint spray can clear-coated Ditzler two-part polyurethane available auto paint shops handling PPG products Cliff Tacie has competent team member first-class competitor longer can remember likes Cliff have qualify slots Scale Masters Cliff brought Fly Baby scratch-built 84 inches OS 91 Surpass four-stroke up front 14-pound Fly Baby covered Super Coverite painted Randolph dope Cliff has produced excellent Scale computer scoring system called Simply Scale ScoreMaster system 122 Model Aviation Vaillancourts Stinson L-5 SPARCS Scale Contest andCloseup Dave Maichiones T-33 cockpit forward radio US Scale Masters Qualifier Now kitcompartment layout neon paint doesnt fade / Tom Polapinks Pfalz crammed outstanding surface details Check out engines rocker arms stained grain cabane struts Cliff Tacies familiar Fly Baby weighs 14 pounds has 84-inch New Jerseys Norm Malinowski shown SE 5 wingspan has 05 91 Surpass up front entered Expert Sport Scale SPAFICS contest developed specifically meet needs US Scale Masters Top Gun Invitational events know has work glitch PC-based program 286 higher requires minimum 3 MB available least 512 KB RAIVI offered 3inch floppy disk $2995 plus $150 shipping handling run Scale events have PC available youll save lot time valuable manpower sending check money order Seneca Ridge Products Box 640 Ocean City MD 21842 Maryland residents add 5% sales tax Docu-Search A Lynn Lockrow 321 Camellia Drive Auburn AL 36830 looking information concerning Model 113 Velie Monocoupe William Kemp resident Peoria Illinois late 1970s-early 1980s number hand-drafted three-views airplane Mr Lockrow has lost touch him kind-hearted readers knows Mr Kemp has detailed drawings Model 113 perhaps could make contact Mr Lockrow says prime example 113 EAA Museum Oshkosh photographs measurements airplane would serve him better three-views Oshkosh area plans trip near future bring ruler Mr Lockrow would appreciate help might receive Rare aircraft always difficult document adequately task can sometimes made easier several persons contribute Dave Hendrex seeking information other Paul Matt Peter Bowers drawings Curtiss Wright CW-3 Ducking quarter-scale project Dave says Duckling amphibian version CW- 1 Junior Pusher prototype apparently being CW-2 Teal/Duck Much photographic documentation Dave has collected shadow useless detail assist can help way please contact Mr Hendrex 8855 5 Wilton Place Los Angeles CA 90047-3232 TIlE OX READY-TO-FLY LA Just shake out box go flying huge wing Standard 40 wino Kit S54 Extended Wing 48 makes ideal beginners Experts will enjoy respon sive oversized control surfaces ces include Priority Mail 049 powered 39 open radio $109 FREE 5hIIFPi5G IN 15 pping OR 2 channel 27 MHz 2-stick redio $179 FREE OHIPPINO IN U5 Osovert ., . float plane 2 minuteul Oar improved Lazy Bee kits teature New computer drawn piano enpanded inotraction book optional bolt-on wing & removable tail quick acceno basery door electric tlyero recom mend 40 version moot glow engines tor aerobatics 48 eotended wing training gliding four-cycle engines electric power w! Iectrification Combination Only $119 Quick Service Call CLANCY AVIATION see carry Inn lair lion Oi oresn gruer ,iiuiuoe woes ,l$a9wIochursnnlounmeeiechiccom5opackfonlhe45LuZfoeenOSuilhoUt6O2 6491534219W 2nd AVE awesome shock absorsing ability lightweight hove wade nenufogef sfaneu flying ereofro Inoclcoesa Caster urecree 05 gear Sr ue mofon wheels choiceof modelers demand best usrroFlighrornmicrospeedcontnoi7-cel ounyof3ovmahauneravackIrPcrls7 5am oh pm M5T M-F MESA AZ 85210-1317 Available V otor propenOniiTecpeakdetecronquiokohantennhiaOySteingiueSteOc[v32][b1499304682325920]]cnooincvnoncoootoneoaccnFnnc since t508lsizesof foil ihonie loops rolls hemmerheans arc uch longer light relaced aFor morn info send nec catalog ree catalog nanesirom 6ozto25lbolvrnonieo saokOreatforfioufflyingtoo Oeeingishelrecng rrnfneui5eolpurchase hLL PRICES laCLuoEaHiPRlas INsloeTen va Bill Malinowski entered PiUs S2A Expert Pilot kit covered No Scale meet complete its Mustang Tony 21st Century Fabric powered G-62 Kerchecnkos P-51 D Six-Shooter entered Expert/Master NEW BIG Lazy Bee finally modelers fly BIG planes has same amazing low speed flying characteristics smaller Lazy Bee amazing character istics Cox decided manufacture Cox RTF Lazy Bee under license us could go on about tight turns short take offs snap rolls hands-off stability gives ability self-recover attitude super slow stall speed Seeing Believing Get 35 mm video see Lazy Bee perform aerobatics taxi over 2 x 4s fly floats gas & electric power fly formation ducks New low price just $10 including shipping way have hard time reading tiny print really should get Lazy Bee easy seel BI& LAZY BEE 60 WING72 WING $1094119 FREE SHIPPING INSIDE USA Big Plane can Fly Small Placea Flys Juat Like Original Lazy Bee Accepts 25 45 2-cycle Electric 45 70 4-cycle Super Low Wing Loading 78 112 ozIsq ftl BIG Wing Area Over 8 Sq Ft lStd 80 Wing 10 Sq Ft 172 Extended Wingl Optional Removable Tail Easy Transport Optional Bolt-on Wing Kit includes computer drawn plans covering patterns detailed instruction book Pre-cut Balsa Plywood Darts carbon tiber stainiesa steel 3n windows LIII -$60 Float Kit -$24 January1996 123 Technique I receive fair number letters modelers fall victim long standing misunderstanding about model finishing Typically letters read something like Ive built 60-powered 65-inch all-wood P-Si flaps retracts full cockpit droppable 500-pound bombs rocket launchers under wings complete navigation lighting system problem finding method finishing model adding too much weight dont want heavily loaded model Sound familiar addition weight always perceived fault finishing Surely extras add models account some damage far properly carefully applied finish should occur 65-inch model perhaps best place add extras described scenario will add extraordinary amount weight typical WW II fighter finish especially problem compounded addition surface details like rivets panel-line impressions items typically add point-grabbers Ive never seen model awarded much lighting might finish color markings Cockpit detail minuscule surface additions fine cant seen rule book distances dont Are yoIr models 5trictIJrdlly chollenged VCCIUM B CSTs Pro Systems Extremely Reliable Pump Precise Vacuum Control Optional Multi-Bag Capability Choice Bag Kits Wing Skinning Kit Molded Parts Kit Deluxe Kit both Free Price List $6 complete Product Guide .. U 5w/ding Todays Technology Composite Structures Technology P0 Box 642 Dept JL Tehachapi CA 93581 Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1275 Technical Support 805-822-4162 skimp finish points include opinion best solutions eliminating common weight concerns 1 Construct model weight mind part number Make lightening holes ribs bulkheads anywhere else wont weaken structure Substitute lighter materials wherever possible Just think light 2 More obvious build larger airplanes because can carry similar amount equipment detail far less penalty loadings 3 Consider alternate finishing method Glass polyester resin can heavy modeler experienced Glass epoxy runs same risk generally heavier Iron-on fabrics fine fabriccovered prototypes usually require higher level material fill weave weave must filled like advantages fabric too Mustangs fabric-covered alrplanes slickest alternate methods goes back childhood days aeromodeling simple application silkspan dope Thinned 50/50 applied coat per day entire gallon dope should add about ounce model Silkspan lighter fiberglass cloth requires far less material fill disadvantages too can outweighed Silkspan-and-dope finishes afford same ding resistance glass resin care model properly shouldnt present too problems Another down item dopes tendency sink balsa grain producing uneven texture finish some months years after project has completed can corrected method commonly used Control Line next time need produce truly smooth lightweight finish fully-sheeted airplane try procedure appreciation compliments Precision Aerobatics World Champion world-class craftsman Bob Hunt sure model ready finished discussion glue sand vacuum model don t already know about things won t have much luck other finishing method understand model finishes don t ever hide poor craftsmanship goes Mix Hobbypoxy Formula II ounce two time spread full-strength over various components model As soon can long before epoxy dries use playing card stiff sheet balsa scrape model surface epoxy has removed use paper towel rub whats left grain wood should have soft sheen tell epoxy lays token amount weight will have added far epoxy has cured sand surface #320-grit smooth grain remove fuzz Two purposes have served 1 have filled bottom wood grain 2 finish apply will sink grain because item wood grain partially filled Brush two coats full-strength clear nitrate dope over surface model coat per day sanding lightly 320 after coat remove fuzz keep underbase smooth point can choose cover model 00-grade silkspan K&S light grade proceed applying covering prefer cover gives added sense security feel takes less material smooth 00 silkspan balsa some plywoods After has wetted water carefully squeezed damp smooth sheet silkspan over bottom part model same manner would cover iron-on fiberglass cloth Attach silkspan brushing 50/50 clear nitrate through its upper surface causing adhere coats dope underneath Work carefully avoid getting pulls creases wrinkles material Youll soon find finger sometimes better smoothing tool brush dope has dried sanddo cutthe excess edges silkspan away 320 cover top surface same manner Sand away excess leaving slight overlapyoull have covered surface invisible seam rest method same bare wood silkspan-covered model Use mixture clear nitrate dope talcum powder fill weave silkspan wood grain Apply rate coat daily sanding 320 until smooth glossy surface has resulted Spray two coats 50/50 clear nitrate over model seal softer talc/dope mix prevent surface being disturbed After light sanding 400 wet 72-hour wait solvents evaporate may prime paint model materials choice cases dope can produce strikingly realistic military finish matter artists talent medium used work Try method few scrap structures see produces excellent results has others over many years care remember Give shot try next fighter might like keep somewhere within weight boundaries common sense Im off photograph Scale Masters meantime build straight fly safely Ill talk again Model Aviation

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