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Radio Control: Scale

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 91, 92, 93

RADIO CONTROL SCALE FABRIC COVERINGS Scale models covered fabric primed painted precisely match full-scale aircraft theyre emulating Without doubt fabric coverings some easiest-to-handle model finishing materials still have share quirks Have ever covered model polyester fabric such Colortex Solartex Super Coverite Worldtex painted color experienced major disaster masking tape pulled away layer paint job removed its happened has probably happened us dont too quick blame products youre working problem often caused method manufacturing products selected individually best combination products may have best Understanding problem often represents quickest route its solution two real culprits contribute problem paint lifting polyester First polyester isnt most-compatible material comes adhesion doesnt really want let too finishing products stick Masking tape second potential hazard usually possesses very aggressive adhesive Anytime place forceful grip masking tape painted surface doesnt want paint stick youre trouble two enemies lie wait ready attack modeler ignores presence though may seem like job cant done mess simple procedure use finish polyester fabrics must coat surface fabric thinned nitrate dope before priming painting Nitrate has tremendous adhesion qualities brush two coats thinned 50/50 nitrate over fabric after has applied model nitrate will partially encapsulate fibers fabric ensure improved bond between fabric chosen primer sealer Please note conditioning coat thinned nitrate must brushed onnot sprayed familiar nitrates characteristics will understand 50/50 nitrate sprayed will dry moments after hitting surface fabric will afford proper encapsulation Dont ever ignore all-important step can often make difference between properiy adhered paint paint lifts Once nitrate coat coats down model can primed Primer serves two important purposes provides increased adhesion unifomi base Primer should always applied whenever possible should same brand paint will cover primer paint lacquer-based primer may applied soon 24 hours after youve applied thinned-nitrate conditioning coats youre priming painting enamelbased products must allow least 72 hours solvents nitrate dissipate before priming What about epoxy Epoxy enamel What about urethane Urethane too enamel fact aint lacquer its enamel Thats dont need make complicated very careful shortcut 72-hour wait use enamel over nitrate cheat may some damage wont see problems right away six months down road may see blisters forming solvents try release themselvesthrough surface paint So youve covered doped primed painted model its base color now its time apply trim colors Enter problem number two masking tape hobby terms masking tape should description what tape must rather specify type tape job comes painted polyesters true masking tape enemy should avoided costs sticks far too well its adhesion often increases longer left surface Other tape favorites should avoided like plague type vinyl paper automotive masking tapes tapes may fine acrylic lacquer polyurethane finishes steel Cadillacs fire engines have no place delicate fabric-covered Scale model airplanes Most masking automotive tapes far too aggressive will almost certainly damage lifted proper tape Drafting tape safest choice its readily available well-stocked hobby shops art-supply storeseven warehouse-style office stores drafting supplies sold appearance drafting tape much like masking tape features fine-grade adhesive adhesive affords excellent grip easily removed damaging May1996 91 great-looking Hanriot model Repllcrafts Jim Kiger poses runway Jim Ricklifts full-scale SPAD VII Avey Shaws Third Hand clamp available Nick Ziroli Plans Rubber bands adjust clamps pressure Nelson Aircraft Co has introduced clever new subminiature clevis ends ends cotter pins nickel-plated steel Also Available Roto Finish Stiletto Color Tile P-Si Sky Harbor R/C Fine Woods 1-800-279-2871 fle 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 shippingl base color model underneath works very welldrafting tapes primary purpose hold sheets drafting paper vellum drafting table ripping blemishing paper removed Drafting tape has less-than-perfect edge cases will problem because edge actually bit cleaner masking tape perfect edge required just run thin bnsshuine thinned clear dope paint along edge tape before spray trim coats certain clear dope choose compatible base coat clear coat will prevent trim coat bleeding under tape youll get sharper mask line What about large masked areas large surfaces Self-adhesive shelf paper Contact Paper example awesome Its cheap comes big rolls has sharp edge cut sharp scissors #11 blade has just right level adhesion grab bonding paint below Need 22inch roundel Sopwith Pup Youll love shelf paper suggest use paper masks cover open areas model after color-separation masks place Paper absorbs liquid use plastic trash bags Theyre inexpensive dont absorb liquid can easily cut folded wrapped around corners edges headaches Use masking tape attach plastic masks drafting tapeits perfectly acceptable use less-expensive masking tape attach trash-bag masks drafting-tape edge masks just try avoid letting masking tape touch models surface procedure used paint lift very rare Try Docu-Search couple Docu-Search requests month See commercial services great arent Dave Waggoner would like build Waterman Aerobile like pictured column few months back has plans three-views photos please let Dave know availability Contact him 12294 Pyrmont Rd Brookville OH 45309 next subject keeping true intent Docu-Search Helping modeler find information little-known aircraft quite possibly may heavily covered commercial documentation sourcesif Dale Wilde building mood would especially like model Bellanca 28-92 Trimotor one-of-a-kind racer built 1937 Bendix Trophy Race Dale has threeview Charles Mendenhalls book Air Racer has no other significant Information about readers Got clue Dale needs color information photos articles anything can get Apparently three-view quite good seems end road Drop him line 110 Calle Pinonero Santa Fe NM 87505 FREE SHIPPING INSIDE USA Big Plane can Fly Small Places Flys Juat Like Original Lazy Bee Accepta 25 45 2-cycle Electric 45 70 4-cycle Super Low Wing Loading 78 112 oz/sq hi BIG Wing Area Over 8 Sq Ft Std 60 Wing 10 Sq Ft 72 Extended Wingil Optional Removable Tail Eaay Tranaport Optional Bolt-on Wing includea computer drawn plana covering urns detailed inatruction book Pre-cut Balaa cindowa Just Shake out box go flying huge wing j Standard 40 winol Kit S54 Extended Wing 48 A makes ideal beginners Experts will enjoy respon- sive oversized control surfaces Prices include $49 powered 39 span radio $109 FREE SHIPPINO IN U5 Priority Mail OR 2 channel 27 MHz 2-stick radio $179 FREE SHIFFINO IN U5 shipping 2 minsteal improved Lazy srsr ruw eorInnrner urewn prara expanded instroction bookwing & removable tail quick access halley door electric flyers recoinwend 40 version glow engines aerobatics 48 estended wing training gliding tour-cyde engines 1EWILtb LIlAOnly $119For Quick Service Call lull line great inflatable wheels l5eueluchm5urlOurneeelentricwm5unacAfurthe4uLazhBeehusaluun Ifl LANCY AVIATION shuckahssnbing ubilily lightweight have made need tuueturuuedtlyingeleoric innbndes e Meuterhirucreetageardriou rrrutur UY219 W 2nd AVE ti-Tm peuk derecrur quick churner system gines 5 eudrins nrinures CREDIT CARD 0 COD ORnORsACCOFrEO modelers demand best Asim FIi5hrtrP nimospeed wntrol7-cellsunyu t3ttmuh BeServ peon AFC 1sT arm tu 5 Fm M5T M-F MESA AZ 85210-1317 sizes E diameter fun rvmnle apes rolls hearnerheuds etc noah lon5ertlight relased 6 Fur flu send mr unnr flue cetulon $2 Pies Carulpe eith sup thrunled bum Onset br Ilust hying ruol seeing believing ideel porciruse ALL FIb ICES INcLuDE OHIFFING INDISE THE 55 92 Model Aviation BARON I-1 Engine 60-120 51 n2 flasatm eonuibuble Call info pa" WHA LEGAL I1J F-l Engine 60-120 51/o Decals available Call info pack -vTr way have hard time readino tiny orint really should get Lazy Bee THE OX READY-TO 7~IEYmTq IG LAZY BEE 60 WING72 WING 41094119 0I 0030303030Z0 03 P30003CC 03 030003CC 030303r V2 ::nCrC0CCCC~~ 0 no-0 0CfloCn03c0000 0CC 00C4C0030303CC CC0303-0 CC-a~CCC03 0 0003000 C030303CC4 9~ CCOCr030303030303-4-3COCOOO C 3CC CCCCCCCC CO-iCa03000CC003030300C00403 C~ 03030303~ 030303 03q03--0~ CC OC CC0CC 030C03 0303 03CCOC CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC COOCCCCPCC CCCCPCCCCCCCCPCCCCCCCCCC R303030303 Oo 0rn 003CC 4 C CI 030303-03~. 00 CO3 03303COOOCCCC003C 0300030303 ooeoooo r OC 030300303 03030303rrZ CCCXCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC CC.WCC ~03030303030303030303_ 00CC 003 03-" 030 03 30030303 03.j030OCC CCCCCCCC 0303r03030303 r CCCCCCCCC .CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC 0030303m0CCCCCCC 03030C03 03 03-c003 03 03 03 03 -vaC r z 003 03 00 CCC 03 030303030 C0 CC03CC03CC03CC030300303CC034 CCCCCC 0CCCC03oO CoCOON 0CC COTHERSIZESAVAILABLE 0303 0 0C OO4CC03CC03~0303 mm03CC303--0 03~ 0C000 S 035 00-ON Z o oo0000 0 C CCCrncClrfl10CC IZ 3 CC o 0 C03-03~CO03 O03 CCCCC0303030303030304 C 0303 8a6co 82~~034 0303-40-4003 00 03 00303 C m CD -I CD m ii 0 0 z C 0 ii 0 0 z -I m CD -I w ICD CD -I CD 11 C -I 0 z C C z -I rn m 0 CD z ii 0 -L 0 0 2 2~ - 000C00Cc 0 oC0 00 2 00- C0 00 CCC00- 0~C 0 00 .0- - 0T -o 2 o C CC -00 0 C0 ~ 0 0 o 00 0 0 08 00 0 0 00 a- 2 SA 2 000 - 2 0- 0 C%0 C C C 0 0 0Q 2 2r 00000 0 ~2030003 CZ 0- 0 C C 00Cd 0 C 02 i o 2 0 r-03 UC2o 0CS~0 C 0-00~ 22- 2 03 0- C 0-C 0 03 60 00C0010303 0 0jI 8 00- 2%3 20~c03 C 2i 2 oJ -30 2 0 g 00 0& 5C1 g CO C O0 oz ~1l 01 r -0 00 9n1 Wa -1 ~0 01 u1- o IC 0 Jz oX CC ~fl1 rT1J p 0 oZ 0 -i r -4 CD

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 91, 92, 93

RADIO CONTROL SCALE FABRIC COVERINGS Scale models covered fabric primed painted precisely match full-scale aircraft theyre emulating Without doubt fabric coverings some easiest-to-handle model finishing materials still have share quirks Have ever covered model polyester fabric such Colortex Solartex Super Coverite Worldtex painted color experienced major disaster masking tape pulled away layer paint job removed its happened has probably happened us dont too quick blame products youre working problem often caused method manufacturing products selected individually best combination products may have best Understanding problem often represents quickest route its solution two real culprits contribute problem paint lifting polyester First polyester isnt most-compatible material comes adhesion doesnt really want let too finishing products stick Masking tape second potential hazard usually possesses very aggressive adhesive Anytime place forceful grip masking tape painted surface doesnt want paint stick youre trouble two enemies lie wait ready attack modeler ignores presence though may seem like job cant done mess simple procedure use finish polyester fabrics must coat surface fabric thinned nitrate dope before priming painting Nitrate has tremendous adhesion qualities brush two coats thinned 50/50 nitrate over fabric after has applied model nitrate will partially encapsulate fibers fabric ensure improved bond between fabric chosen primer sealer Please note conditioning coat thinned nitrate must brushed onnot sprayed familiar nitrates characteristics will understand 50/50 nitrate sprayed will dry moments after hitting surface fabric will afford proper encapsulation Dont ever ignore all-important step can often make difference between properiy adhered paint paint lifts Once nitrate coat coats down model can primed Primer serves two important purposes provides increased adhesion unifomi base Primer should always applied whenever possible should same brand paint will cover primer paint lacquer-based primer may applied soon 24 hours after youve applied thinned-nitrate conditioning coats youre priming painting enamelbased products must allow least 72 hours solvents nitrate dissipate before priming What about epoxy Epoxy enamel What about urethane Urethane too enamel fact aint lacquer its enamel Thats dont need make complicated very careful shortcut 72-hour wait use enamel over nitrate cheat may some damage wont see problems right away six months down road may see blisters forming solvents try release themselvesthrough surface paint So youve covered doped primed painted model its base color now its time apply trim colors Enter problem number two masking tape hobby terms masking tape should description what tape must rather specify type tape job comes painted polyesters true masking tape enemy should avoided costs sticks far too well its adhesion often increases longer left surface Other tape favorites should avoided like plague type vinyl paper automotive masking tapes tapes may fine acrylic lacquer polyurethane finishes steel Cadillacs fire engines have no place delicate fabric-covered Scale model airplanes Most masking automotive tapes far too aggressive will almost certainly damage lifted proper tape Drafting tape safest choice its readily available well-stocked hobby shops art-supply storeseven warehouse-style office stores drafting supplies sold appearance drafting tape much like masking tape features fine-grade adhesive adhesive affords excellent grip easily removed damaging May1996 91 great-looking Hanriot model Repllcrafts Jim Kiger poses runway Jim Ricklifts full-scale SPAD VII Avey Shaws Third Hand clamp available Nick Ziroli Plans Rubber bands adjust clamps pressure Nelson Aircraft Co has introduced clever new subminiature clevis ends ends cotter pins nickel-plated steel Also Available Roto Finish Stiletto Color Tile P-Si Sky Harbor R/C Fine Woods 1-800-279-2871 fle 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 shippingl base color model underneath works very welldrafting tapes primary purpose hold sheets drafting paper vellum drafting table ripping blemishing paper removed Drafting tape has less-than-perfect edge cases will problem because edge actually bit cleaner masking tape perfect edge required just run thin bnsshuine thinned clear dope paint along edge tape before spray trim coats certain clear dope choose compatible base coat clear coat will prevent trim coat bleeding under tape youll get sharper mask line What about large masked areas large surfaces Self-adhesive shelf paper Contact Paper example awesome Its cheap comes big rolls has sharp edge cut sharp scissors #11 blade has just right level adhesion grab bonding paint below Need 22inch roundel Sopwith Pup Youll love shelf paper suggest use paper masks cover open areas model after color-separation masks place Paper absorbs liquid use plastic trash bags Theyre inexpensive dont absorb liquid can easily cut folded wrapped around corners edges headaches Use masking tape attach plastic masks drafting tapeits perfectly acceptable use less-expensive masking tape attach trash-bag masks drafting-tape edge masks just try avoid letting masking tape touch models surface procedure used paint lift very rare Try Docu-Search couple Docu-Search requests month See commercial services great arent Dave Waggoner would like build Waterman Aerobile like pictured column few months back has plans three-views photos please let Dave know availability Contact him 12294 Pyrmont Rd Brookville OH 45309 next subject keeping true intent Docu-Search Helping modeler find information little-known aircraft quite possibly may heavily covered commercial documentation sourcesif Dale Wilde building mood would especially like model Bellanca 28-92 Trimotor one-of-a-kind racer built 1937 Bendix Trophy Race Dale has threeview Charles Mendenhalls book Air Racer has no other significant Information about readers Got clue Dale needs color information photos articles anything can get Apparently three-view quite good seems end road Drop him line 110 Calle Pinonero Santa Fe NM 87505 FREE SHIPPING INSIDE USA Big Plane can Fly Small Places Flys Juat Like Original Lazy Bee Accepta 25 45 2-cycle Electric 45 70 4-cycle Super Low Wing Loading 78 112 oz/sq hi BIG Wing Area Over 8 Sq Ft Std 60 Wing 10 Sq Ft 72 Extended Wingil Optional Removable Tail Eaay Tranaport Optional Bolt-on Wing includea computer drawn plana covering urns detailed inatruction book Pre-cut Balaa cindowa Just Shake out box go flying huge wing j Standard 40 winol Kit S54 Extended Wing 48 A makes ideal beginners Experts will enjoy respon- sive oversized control surfaces Prices include $49 powered 39 span radio $109 FREE SHIPPINO IN U5 Priority Mail OR 2 channel 27 MHz 2-stick radio $179 FREE SHIFFINO IN U5 shipping 2 minsteal improved Lazy srsr ruw eorInnrner urewn prara expanded instroction bookwing & removable tail quick access halley door electric flyers recoinwend 40 version glow engines aerobatics 48 estended wing training gliding tour-cyde engines 1EWILtb LIlAOnly $119For Quick Service Call lull line great inflatable wheels l5eueluchm5urlOurneeelentricwm5unacAfurthe4uLazhBeehusaluun Ifl LANCY AVIATION shuckahssnbing ubilily lightweight have made need tuueturuuedtlyingeleoric innbndes e Meuterhirucreetageardriou rrrutur UY219 W 2nd AVE ti-Tm peuk derecrur quick churner system gines 5 eudrins nrinures CREDIT CARD 0 COD ORnORsACCOFrEO modelers demand best Asim FIi5hrtrP nimospeed wntrol7-cellsunyu t3ttmuh BeServ peon AFC 1sT arm tu 5 Fm M5T M-F MESA AZ 85210-1317 sizes E diameter fun rvmnle apes rolls hearnerheuds etc noah lon5ertlight relased 6 Fur flu send mr unnr flue cetulon $2 Pies Carulpe eith sup thrunled bum Onset br Ilust hying ruol seeing believing ideel porciruse ALL FIb ICES INcLuDE OHIFFING INDISE THE 55 92 Model Aviation BARON I-1 Engine 60-120 51 n2 flasatm eonuibuble Call info pa" WHA LEGAL I1J F-l Engine 60-120 51/o Decals available Call info pack -vTr way have hard time readino tiny orint really should get Lazy Bee THE OX READY-TO 7~IEYmTq IG LAZY BEE 60 WING72 WING 41094119 0I 0030303030Z0 03 P30003CC 03 030003CC 030303r V2 ::nCrC0CCCC~~ 0 no-0 0CfloCn03c0000 0CC 00C4C0030303CC CC0303-0 CC-a~CCC03 0 0003000 C030303CC4 9~ CCOCr030303030303-4-3COCOOO C 3CC CCCCCCCC CO-iCa03000CC003030300C00403 C~ 03030303~ 030303 03q03--0~ CC OC CC0CC 030C03 0303 03CCOC CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC COOCCCCPCC CCCCPCCCCCCCCPCCCCCCCCCC R303030303 Oo 0rn 003CC 4 C CI 030303-03~. 00 CO3 03303COOOCCCC003C 0300030303 ooeoooo r OC 030300303 03030303rrZ CCCXCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC CC.WCC ~03030303030303030303_ 00CC 003 03-" 030 03 30030303 03.j030OCC CCCCCCCC 0303r03030303 r CCCCCCCCC .CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC 0030303m0CCCCCCC 03030C03 03 03-c003 03 03 03 03 -vaC r z 003 03 00 CCC 03 030303030 C0 CC03CC03CC03CC030300303CC034 CCCCCC 0CCCC03oO CoCOON 0CC COTHERSIZESAVAILABLE 0303 0 0C OO4CC03CC03~0303 mm03CC303--0 03~ 0C000 S 035 00-ON Z o oo0000 0 C CCCrncClrfl10CC IZ 3 CC o 0 C03-03~CO03 O03 CCCCC0303030303030304 C 0303 8a6co 82~~034 0303-40-4003 00 03 00303 C m CD -I CD m ii 0 0 z C 0 ii 0 0 z -I m CD -I w ICD CD -I CD 11 C -I 0 z C C z -I rn m 0 CD z ii 0 -L 0 0 2 2~ - 000C00Cc 0 oC0 00 2 00- C0 00 CCC00- 0~C 0 00 .0- - 0T -o 2 o C CC -00 0 C0 ~ 0 0 o 00 0 0 08 00 0 0 00 a- 2 SA 2 000 - 2 0- 0 C%0 C C C 0 0 0Q 2 2r 00000 0 ~2030003 CZ 0- 0 C C 00Cd 0 C 02 i o 2 0 r-03 UC2o 0CS~0 C 0-00~ 22- 2 03 0- C 0-C 0 03 60 00C0010303 0 0jI 8 00- 2%3 20~c03 C 2i 2 oJ -30 2 0 g 00 0& 5C1 g CO C O0 oz ~1l 01 r -0 00 9n1 Wa -1 ~0 01 u1- o IC 0 Jz oX CC ~fl1 rT1J p 0 oZ 0 -i r -4 CD

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 91, 92, 93

RADIO CONTROL SCALE FABRIC COVERINGS Scale models covered fabric primed painted precisely match full-scale aircraft theyre emulating Without doubt fabric coverings some easiest-to-handle model finishing materials still have share quirks Have ever covered model polyester fabric such Colortex Solartex Super Coverite Worldtex painted color experienced major disaster masking tape pulled away layer paint job removed its happened has probably happened us dont too quick blame products youre working problem often caused method manufacturing products selected individually best combination products may have best Understanding problem often represents quickest route its solution two real culprits contribute problem paint lifting polyester First polyester isnt most-compatible material comes adhesion doesnt really want let too finishing products stick Masking tape second potential hazard usually possesses very aggressive adhesive Anytime place forceful grip masking tape painted surface doesnt want paint stick youre trouble two enemies lie wait ready attack modeler ignores presence though may seem like job cant done mess simple procedure use finish polyester fabrics must coat surface fabric thinned nitrate dope before priming painting Nitrate has tremendous adhesion qualities brush two coats thinned 50/50 nitrate over fabric after has applied model nitrate will partially encapsulate fibers fabric ensure improved bond between fabric chosen primer sealer Please note conditioning coat thinned nitrate must brushed onnot sprayed familiar nitrates characteristics will understand 50/50 nitrate sprayed will dry moments after hitting surface fabric will afford proper encapsulation Dont ever ignore all-important step can often make difference between properiy adhered paint paint lifts Once nitrate coat coats down model can primed Primer serves two important purposes provides increased adhesion unifomi base Primer should always applied whenever possible should same brand paint will cover primer paint lacquer-based primer may applied soon 24 hours after youve applied thinned-nitrate conditioning coats youre priming painting enamelbased products must allow least 72 hours solvents nitrate dissipate before priming What about epoxy Epoxy enamel What about urethane Urethane too enamel fact aint lacquer its enamel Thats dont need make complicated very careful shortcut 72-hour wait use enamel over nitrate cheat may some damage wont see problems right away six months down road may see blisters forming solvents try release themselvesthrough surface paint So youve covered doped primed painted model its base color now its time apply trim colors Enter problem number two masking tape hobby terms masking tape should description what tape must rather specify type tape job comes painted polyesters true masking tape enemy should avoided costs sticks far too well its adhesion often increases longer left surface Other tape favorites should avoided like plague type vinyl paper automotive masking tapes tapes may fine acrylic lacquer polyurethane finishes steel Cadillacs fire engines have no place delicate fabric-covered Scale model airplanes Most masking automotive tapes far too aggressive will almost certainly damage lifted proper tape Drafting tape safest choice its readily available well-stocked hobby shops art-supply storeseven warehouse-style office stores drafting supplies sold appearance drafting tape much like masking tape features fine-grade adhesive adhesive affords excellent grip easily removed damaging May1996 91 great-looking Hanriot model Repllcrafts Jim Kiger poses runway Jim Ricklifts full-scale SPAD VII Avey Shaws Third Hand clamp available Nick Ziroli Plans Rubber bands adjust clamps pressure Nelson Aircraft Co has introduced clever new subminiature clevis ends ends cotter pins nickel-plated steel Also Available Roto Finish Stiletto Color Tile P-Si Sky Harbor R/C Fine Woods 1-800-279-2871 fle 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 shippingl base color model underneath works very welldrafting tapes primary purpose hold sheets drafting paper vellum drafting table ripping blemishing paper removed Drafting tape has less-than-perfect edge cases will problem because edge actually bit cleaner masking tape perfect edge required just run thin bnsshuine thinned clear dope paint along edge tape before spray trim coats certain clear dope choose compatible base coat clear coat will prevent trim coat bleeding under tape youll get sharper mask line What about large masked areas large surfaces Self-adhesive shelf paper Contact Paper example awesome Its cheap comes big rolls has sharp edge cut sharp scissors #11 blade has just right level adhesion grab bonding paint below Need 22inch roundel Sopwith Pup Youll love shelf paper suggest use paper masks cover open areas model after color-separation masks place Paper absorbs liquid use plastic trash bags Theyre inexpensive dont absorb liquid can easily cut folded wrapped around corners edges headaches Use masking tape attach plastic masks drafting tapeits perfectly acceptable use less-expensive masking tape attach trash-bag masks drafting-tape edge masks just try avoid letting masking tape touch models surface procedure used paint lift very rare Try Docu-Search couple Docu-Search requests month See commercial services great arent Dave Waggoner would like build Waterman Aerobile like pictured column few months back has plans three-views photos please let Dave know availability Contact him 12294 Pyrmont Rd Brookville OH 45309 next subject keeping true intent Docu-Search Helping modeler find information little-known aircraft quite possibly may heavily covered commercial documentation sourcesif Dale Wilde building mood would especially like model Bellanca 28-92 Trimotor one-of-a-kind racer built 1937 Bendix Trophy Race Dale has threeview Charles Mendenhalls book Air Racer has no other significant Information about readers Got clue Dale needs color information photos articles anything can get Apparently three-view quite good seems end road Drop him line 110 Calle Pinonero Santa Fe NM 87505 FREE SHIPPING INSIDE USA Big Plane can Fly Small Places Flys Juat Like Original Lazy Bee Accepta 25 45 2-cycle Electric 45 70 4-cycle Super Low Wing Loading 78 112 oz/sq hi BIG Wing Area Over 8 Sq Ft Std 60 Wing 10 Sq Ft 72 Extended Wingil Optional Removable Tail Eaay Tranaport Optional Bolt-on Wing includea computer drawn plana covering urns detailed inatruction book Pre-cut Balaa cindowa Just Shake out box go flying huge wing j Standard 40 winol Kit S54 Extended Wing 48 A makes ideal beginners Experts will enjoy respon- sive oversized control surfaces Prices include $49 powered 39 span radio $109 FREE SHIPPINO IN U5 Priority Mail OR 2 channel 27 MHz 2-stick radio $179 FREE SHIFFINO IN U5 shipping 2 minsteal improved Lazy srsr ruw eorInnrner urewn prara expanded instroction bookwing & removable tail quick access halley door electric flyers recoinwend 40 version glow engines aerobatics 48 estended wing training gliding tour-cyde engines 1EWILtb LIlAOnly $119For Quick Service Call lull line great inflatable wheels l5eueluchm5urlOurneeelentricwm5unacAfurthe4uLazhBeehusaluun Ifl LANCY AVIATION shuckahssnbing ubilily lightweight have made need tuueturuuedtlyingeleoric innbndes e Meuterhirucreetageardriou rrrutur UY219 W 2nd AVE ti-Tm peuk derecrur quick churner system gines 5 eudrins nrinures CREDIT CARD 0 COD ORnORsACCOFrEO modelers demand best Asim FIi5hrtrP nimospeed wntrol7-cellsunyu t3ttmuh BeServ peon AFC 1sT arm tu 5 Fm M5T M-F MESA AZ 85210-1317 sizes E diameter fun rvmnle apes rolls hearnerheuds etc noah lon5ertlight relased 6 Fur flu send mr unnr flue cetulon $2 Pies Carulpe eith sup thrunled bum Onset br Ilust hying ruol seeing believing ideel porciruse ALL FIb ICES INcLuDE OHIFFING INDISE THE 55 92 Model Aviation BARON I-1 Engine 60-120 51 n2 flasatm eonuibuble Call info pa" WHA LEGAL I1J F-l Engine 60-120 51/o Decals available Call info pack -vTr way have hard time readino tiny orint really should get Lazy Bee THE OX READY-TO 7~IEYmTq IG LAZY BEE 60 WING72 WING 41094119 0I 0030303030Z0 03 P30003CC 03 030003CC 030303r V2 ::nCrC0CCCC~~ 0 no-0 0CfloCn03c0000 0CC 00C4C0030303CC CC0303-0 CC-a~CCC03 0 0003000 C030303CC4 9~ CCOCr030303030303-4-3COCOOO C 3CC CCCCCCCC CO-iCa03000CC003030300C00403 C~ 03030303~ 030303 03q03--0~ CC OC CC0CC 030C03 0303 03CCOC CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC COOCCCCPCC CCCCPCCCCCCCCPCCCCCCCCCC R303030303 Oo 0rn 003CC 4 C CI 030303-03~. 00 CO3 03303COOOCCCC003C 0300030303 ooeoooo r OC 030300303 03030303rrZ CCCXCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC CC.WCC ~03030303030303030303_ 00CC 003 03-" 030 03 30030303 03.j030OCC CCCCCCCC 0303r03030303 r CCCCCCCCC .CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC 0030303m0CCCCCCC 03030C03 03 03-c003 03 03 03 03 -vaC r z 003 03 00 CCC 03 030303030 C0 CC03CC03CC03CC030300303CC034 CCCCCC 0CCCC03oO CoCOON 0CC COTHERSIZESAVAILABLE 0303 0 0C OO4CC03CC03~0303 mm03CC303--0 03~ 0C000 S 035 00-ON Z o oo0000 0 C CCCrncClrfl10CC IZ 3 CC o 0 C03-03~CO03 O03 CCCCC0303030303030304 C 0303 8a6co 82~~034 0303-40-4003 00 03 00303 C m CD -I CD m ii 0 0 z C 0 ii 0 0 z -I m CD -I w ICD CD -I CD 11 C -I 0 z C C z -I rn m 0 CD z ii 0 -L 0 0 2 2~ - 000C00Cc 0 oC0 00 2 00- C0 00 CCC00- 0~C 0 00 .0- - 0T -o 2 o C CC -00 0 C0 ~ 0 0 o 00 0 0 08 00 0 0 00 a- 2 SA 2 000 - 2 0- 0 C%0 C C C 0 0 0Q 2 2r 00000 0 ~2030003 CZ 0- 0 C C 00Cd 0 C 02 i o 2 0 r-03 UC2o 0CS~0 C 0-00~ 22- 2 03 0- C 0-C 0 03 60 00C0010303 0 0jI 8 00- 2%3 20~c03 C 2i 2 oJ -30 2 0 g 00 0& 5C1 g CO C O0 oz ~1l 01 r -0 00 9n1 Wa -1 ~0 01 u1- o IC 0 Jz oX CC ~fl1 rT1J p 0 oZ 0 -i r -4 CD

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