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Radio Control: Scale

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 103, 104, 105

RADIO CONTROL SCALE SPITFIRE BUILD-ALONG havent purchased Dynaflite Spitfire kit yet planning join buildalong theres good news Great Planes purchased Dynaflite last year first improvements made Mark Smiths excellent 81-inch Spitfire create quality construction manual original typed photocopied pages replaced 16 pages clearly written step-by-step instructions detailed CAD-drawn illustrations intended begin construction Spitfires fuselage time months installment after examining Great Planes kit felt would prudent see what changes have madeespecially since will working new kit original building original Dynaflite model nothing worry about nothing Great Planes version renders original obsolete large number fine Spitfires have built Dynaflite kit Improvements have made little has done design Great Planes wood appears better model buildersone two good swipes sandpaper can easily cure much bad wood no bad wood original isnt same top quality found newer version plans appear mostly unchanged except have printed crisply black ink originals blue ink easily read new manual includes check-boxes correspond procedure allowing keep accurate account progress waste no time break through its time get back bench page 14 manual builders alerted new kits simplest thoughtful additions template sheet roundels fuselage numerals provided kit emptied box could find template After years getting shortest lines take longest time having $20 fall out pocket reach down pick up quarter describe sort thing Getting right 30000 people waiting right person get goofball Ive come accept inconveniences natural expect time read Im sure template sheet will Great Planes still includes wood instruction original designs beam-mounting system engine Great Planes adjustable engine mount GPMQl09l also recommended Other suggested options Robarts pneumatic retracts 606HD 850 list Robart accessories needed actuate gear build-along project will feature installation modifications required superbly-crafted retracts will have retracting gear outward Spitfire fashion rather inward shown plans thanks information friend Bob Benjamin Spiifire afun Scale project never intended get Top Gun corrections modifications model will still far true-to-Scale replication will however give may needlessly intimidated Scale models Scale modelers chance experience satisfaction getting involved Scale two steps above entry level have built few models have always wanted try Scale never felt what takes project Youre going receive great deal useful information may like some Either way will exposed techniques may different ownthats always interesting Ive completed construction Spitfires tail feathers original July1997 103 Plastic model kitsgreat legal documentation sources Hundreds Spitfire kits have various color-and-markings James Roseras Appleton Wisconsin Top Flite Texan powered Zenoah G-23 underneath MonoKote SNJ Harvard color scheme model weighs 10 pounds Warren Behymers Wilmington OH scratch-built /5-scale Warren Behymers finished Aeronca Sedan Saito FA-gOT under Aeronca Sedan 15AC under construction scratched lost foam method cowl RustOleumTM paint Dynaflite kit next installment will resume project using Great Planes model Docu-Search no requests Docu-Search in-basket right now still piece interesting information Noted designer writer friend Jim Newman dropped line February noticed Docu-Search inquiries seem color-and-markings information Jim suggested mention use plastic model kits documentation source since include wealth information color-and-markings etc better kits provide intricate decal sheets complete down cockpit placards no step callouts Plastic model kits recognized AMA rule book proper legal documentation three-view unavailable prefer offer judges three-dimensional visual advantages C9 Easiest Use Money Back predsiociilcatio1l viJ~ DrawingBoard pros hobbyists demand robust precision 2D tools DB THE complete full-featured 2D CAD package chosen engineers serious project builders alike Get DrawingBoard incredible low price regularly $245 DrawingBoard software features patented Drafting Assistant & Smart Cursor technology help draw quickly accurately Easiest use CAD Graphical User Interface Airfoil Generation FREE model aviation plans & symbols web site limited time Automatic Associative Dimensioning Integrated Parametrics Powerful Edit Objects Stroke commands Pan Zoom construction Une creation Exchange drawings Autocad other programs File interchange formats include DXF PICT BMP WMF EPS ASCII Text Available Mac Power Mac Windows 95/31 Call TOLL FREE get Software FREE Woods World CD $30 value purchase Visit http//wwwmcesoftcom information & FREE Sample Software Pricing free CD offer available limited time Draw ng Board 104 Model Aviation 4The Zirolis Nick Sr 1 Nick Jr show off new Dauntless 29th annual WRAM Show White Plains New York International Modelers Show IMS owner/director/president Bill Northrop touts virtues plans service Jim Goad ISO International shows wares WRAM Show attendees ISC handles Zenoah ASP other engine lines model kit AMA Scale contest judges will accept such presentation Plastic kits almost aviation subject world can found sources such Fine Scale Modeler excellent monthly magazine published Kalmbach Publishing Co various issues Squadron Shop mail-order catalog can phone Squadron 214 242-8663 WRAM Show Okay live PennsylvaniaIm still native New Yorker never feel quite right until go back hang WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers guys year 1997 show drew larger crowds usual exhibitors displayed several new products Nick Ziroli Sr Nick Ziroli Jr unveiled new large Scale Dauntless cornered Sr get some particulars designs prolifically drew blank models specifications Keep checking column Ill try have information soon its available Bill Northrop showed off new additions plans service enticing P-38 spanning about 90 inches memory serves well taped backdrop drape Bill seemed happy attending someone elses show taking welcome break pressures own famous IMS International Modeler Show Pasadena California WRAM Show grows year attracting growing number exhibitors year 29th Im sure 30th will bigger better ever Industry News US Scale team qualifications will National Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 7-9 dates should convenient Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI F4C Scale hopefuls trials during National Aeromodeling Championships Nats AMA site team trials information contact John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden TN 47106 Modelers Projects James Rosera Appleton Wisconsin sent photos Top Kite Texan covered MonoKote SNJ Harvard scheme airplane uses Spring Air retracts powered Zenoah G-23 10 pounds Jim claims airplanes performance terrificlooking sounding like real thing air said turned out very worthwhile Scale project Warren Behymer prolific model builder Wilmington Ohio recently sent photographs work Underconstruction completed shots Aeronca Sedan l5AC show care talent used create 1A-scale aircraft Powered Saito FA90T twin scratchbuilt model painted RustOleumTM Warren says Aeronca flies very nicely Until next month build straight fly safely Well again s OPS Engines have snatched top spot European competition after anotherclear proof perform beautifully under pressure Thats good know whether aim cut loose spectacular aerobatics. outshine competitors speed skill. christen just-completed giant scale project. simply get through first solo flight piece Unprecedented manufacturing quality key OPS production facility Italy ranks among RIO hobbys finest expert technicianswho ALL champion modelers design operate own cuffing-edge equipment Now improved distribution channels bringing OPS engines parts accessories service hundreds retailers nationwide. including near Power plane OPS engine. youll truly ready anything location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 mention code number 041 iM £1S Distributed Exclusively GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS PO Box 9021 Champaign 1L61B26-9021 July1997 105 odeI Air raft Parts COR P0 R AT ED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS 8 ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 orderx Sand $100 C& en $200 CanadaMonday Friday IIIi III OooutsideofU5AlOam-4pmE5T

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 103, 104, 105

RADIO CONTROL SCALE SPITFIRE BUILD-ALONG havent purchased Dynaflite Spitfire kit yet planning join buildalong theres good news Great Planes purchased Dynaflite last year first improvements made Mark Smiths excellent 81-inch Spitfire create quality construction manual original typed photocopied pages replaced 16 pages clearly written step-by-step instructions detailed CAD-drawn illustrations intended begin construction Spitfires fuselage time months installment after examining Great Planes kit felt would prudent see what changes have madeespecially since will working new kit original building original Dynaflite model nothing worry about nothing Great Planes version renders original obsolete large number fine Spitfires have built Dynaflite kit Improvements have made little has done design Great Planes wood appears better model buildersone two good swipes sandpaper can easily cure much bad wood no bad wood original isnt same top quality found newer version plans appear mostly unchanged except have printed crisply black ink originals blue ink easily read new manual includes check-boxes correspond procedure allowing keep accurate account progress waste no time break through its time get back bench page 14 manual builders alerted new kits simplest thoughtful additions template sheet roundels fuselage numerals provided kit emptied box could find template After years getting shortest lines take longest time having $20 fall out pocket reach down pick up quarter describe sort thing Getting right 30000 people waiting right person get goofball Ive come accept inconveniences natural expect time read Im sure template sheet will Great Planes still includes wood instruction original designs beam-mounting system engine Great Planes adjustable engine mount GPMQl09l also recommended Other suggested options Robarts pneumatic retracts 606HD 850 list Robart accessories needed actuate gear build-along project will feature installation modifications required superbly-crafted retracts will have retracting gear outward Spitfire fashion rather inward shown plans thanks information friend Bob Benjamin Spiifire afun Scale project never intended get Top Gun corrections modifications model will still far true-to-Scale replication will however give may needlessly intimidated Scale models Scale modelers chance experience satisfaction getting involved Scale two steps above entry level have built few models have always wanted try Scale never felt what takes project Youre going receive great deal useful information may like some Either way will exposed techniques may different ownthats always interesting Ive completed construction Spitfires tail feathers original July1997 103 Plastic model kitsgreat legal documentation sources Hundreds Spitfire kits have various color-and-markings James Roseras Appleton Wisconsin Top Flite Texan powered Zenoah G-23 underneath MonoKote SNJ Harvard color scheme model weighs 10 pounds Warren Behymers Wilmington OH scratch-built /5-scale Warren Behymers finished Aeronca Sedan Saito FA-gOT under Aeronca Sedan 15AC under construction scratched lost foam method cowl RustOleumTM paint Dynaflite kit next installment will resume project using Great Planes model Docu-Search no requests Docu-Search in-basket right now still piece interesting information Noted designer writer friend Jim Newman dropped line February noticed Docu-Search inquiries seem color-and-markings information Jim suggested mention use plastic model kits documentation source since include wealth information color-and-markings etc better kits provide intricate decal sheets complete down cockpit placards no step callouts Plastic model kits recognized AMA rule book proper legal documentation three-view unavailable prefer offer judges three-dimensional visual advantages C9 Easiest Use Money Back predsiociilcatio1l viJ~ DrawingBoard pros hobbyists demand robust precision 2D tools DB THE complete full-featured 2D CAD package chosen engineers serious project builders alike Get DrawingBoard incredible low price regularly $245 DrawingBoard software features patented Drafting Assistant & Smart Cursor technology help draw quickly accurately Easiest use CAD Graphical User Interface Airfoil Generation FREE model aviation plans & symbols web site limited time Automatic Associative Dimensioning Integrated Parametrics Powerful Edit Objects Stroke commands Pan Zoom construction Une creation Exchange drawings Autocad other programs File interchange formats include DXF PICT BMP WMF EPS ASCII Text Available Mac Power Mac Windows 95/31 Call TOLL FREE get Software FREE Woods World CD $30 value purchase Visit http//wwwmcesoftcom information & FREE Sample Software Pricing free CD offer available limited time Draw ng Board 104 Model Aviation 4The Zirolis Nick Sr 1 Nick Jr show off new Dauntless 29th annual WRAM Show White Plains New York International Modelers Show IMS owner/director/president Bill Northrop touts virtues plans service Jim Goad ISO International shows wares WRAM Show attendees ISC handles Zenoah ASP other engine lines model kit AMA Scale contest judges will accept such presentation Plastic kits almost aviation subject world can found sources such Fine Scale Modeler excellent monthly magazine published Kalmbach Publishing Co various issues Squadron Shop mail-order catalog can phone Squadron 214 242-8663 WRAM Show Okay live PennsylvaniaIm still native New Yorker never feel quite right until go back hang WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers guys year 1997 show drew larger crowds usual exhibitors displayed several new products Nick Ziroli Sr Nick Ziroli Jr unveiled new large Scale Dauntless cornered Sr get some particulars designs prolifically drew blank models specifications Keep checking column Ill try have information soon its available Bill Northrop showed off new additions plans service enticing P-38 spanning about 90 inches memory serves well taped backdrop drape Bill seemed happy attending someone elses show taking welcome break pressures own famous IMS International Modeler Show Pasadena California WRAM Show grows year attracting growing number exhibitors year 29th Im sure 30th will bigger better ever Industry News US Scale team qualifications will National Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 7-9 dates should convenient Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI F4C Scale hopefuls trials during National Aeromodeling Championships Nats AMA site team trials information contact John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden TN 47106 Modelers Projects James Rosera Appleton Wisconsin sent photos Top Kite Texan covered MonoKote SNJ Harvard scheme airplane uses Spring Air retracts powered Zenoah G-23 10 pounds Jim claims airplanes performance terrificlooking sounding like real thing air said turned out very worthwhile Scale project Warren Behymer prolific model builder Wilmington Ohio recently sent photographs work Underconstruction completed shots Aeronca Sedan l5AC show care talent used create 1A-scale aircraft Powered Saito FA90T twin scratchbuilt model painted RustOleumTM Warren says Aeronca flies very nicely Until next month build straight fly safely Well again s OPS Engines have snatched top spot European competition after anotherclear proof perform beautifully under pressure Thats good know whether aim cut loose spectacular aerobatics. outshine competitors speed skill. christen just-completed giant scale project. simply get through first solo flight piece Unprecedented manufacturing quality key OPS production facility Italy ranks among RIO hobbys finest expert technicianswho ALL champion modelers design operate own cuffing-edge equipment Now improved distribution channels bringing OPS engines parts accessories service hundreds retailers nationwide. including near Power plane OPS engine. youll truly ready anything location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 mention code number 041 iM £1S Distributed Exclusively GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS PO Box 9021 Champaign 1L61B26-9021 July1997 105 odeI Air raft Parts COR P0 R AT ED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS 8 ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 orderx Sand $100 C& en $200 CanadaMonday Friday IIIi III OooutsideofU5AlOam-4pmE5T

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 103, 104, 105

RADIO CONTROL SCALE SPITFIRE BUILD-ALONG havent purchased Dynaflite Spitfire kit yet planning join buildalong theres good news Great Planes purchased Dynaflite last year first improvements made Mark Smiths excellent 81-inch Spitfire create quality construction manual original typed photocopied pages replaced 16 pages clearly written step-by-step instructions detailed CAD-drawn illustrations intended begin construction Spitfires fuselage time months installment after examining Great Planes kit felt would prudent see what changes have madeespecially since will working new kit original building original Dynaflite model nothing worry about nothing Great Planes version renders original obsolete large number fine Spitfires have built Dynaflite kit Improvements have made little has done design Great Planes wood appears better model buildersone two good swipes sandpaper can easily cure much bad wood no bad wood original isnt same top quality found newer version plans appear mostly unchanged except have printed crisply black ink originals blue ink easily read new manual includes check-boxes correspond procedure allowing keep accurate account progress waste no time break through its time get back bench page 14 manual builders alerted new kits simplest thoughtful additions template sheet roundels fuselage numerals provided kit emptied box could find template After years getting shortest lines take longest time having $20 fall out pocket reach down pick up quarter describe sort thing Getting right 30000 people waiting right person get goofball Ive come accept inconveniences natural expect time read Im sure template sheet will Great Planes still includes wood instruction original designs beam-mounting system engine Great Planes adjustable engine mount GPMQl09l also recommended Other suggested options Robarts pneumatic retracts 606HD 850 list Robart accessories needed actuate gear build-along project will feature installation modifications required superbly-crafted retracts will have retracting gear outward Spitfire fashion rather inward shown plans thanks information friend Bob Benjamin Spiifire afun Scale project never intended get Top Gun corrections modifications model will still far true-to-Scale replication will however give may needlessly intimidated Scale models Scale modelers chance experience satisfaction getting involved Scale two steps above entry level have built few models have always wanted try Scale never felt what takes project Youre going receive great deal useful information may like some Either way will exposed techniques may different ownthats always interesting Ive completed construction Spitfires tail feathers original July1997 103 Plastic model kitsgreat legal documentation sources Hundreds Spitfire kits have various color-and-markings James Roseras Appleton Wisconsin Top Flite Texan powered Zenoah G-23 underneath MonoKote SNJ Harvard color scheme model weighs 10 pounds Warren Behymers Wilmington OH scratch-built /5-scale Warren Behymers finished Aeronca Sedan Saito FA-gOT under Aeronca Sedan 15AC under construction scratched lost foam method cowl RustOleumTM paint Dynaflite kit next installment will resume project using Great Planes model Docu-Search no requests Docu-Search in-basket right now still piece interesting information Noted designer writer friend Jim Newman dropped line February noticed Docu-Search inquiries seem color-and-markings information Jim suggested mention use plastic model kits documentation source since include wealth information color-and-markings etc better kits provide intricate decal sheets complete down cockpit placards no step callouts Plastic model kits recognized AMA rule book proper legal documentation three-view unavailable prefer offer judges three-dimensional visual advantages C9 Easiest Use Money Back predsiociilcatio1l viJ~ DrawingBoard pros hobbyists demand robust precision 2D tools DB THE complete full-featured 2D CAD package chosen engineers serious project builders alike Get DrawingBoard incredible low price regularly $245 DrawingBoard software features patented Drafting Assistant & Smart Cursor technology help draw quickly accurately Easiest use CAD Graphical User Interface Airfoil Generation FREE model aviation plans & symbols web site limited time Automatic Associative Dimensioning Integrated Parametrics Powerful Edit Objects Stroke commands Pan Zoom construction Une creation Exchange drawings Autocad other programs File interchange formats include DXF PICT BMP WMF EPS ASCII Text Available Mac Power Mac Windows 95/31 Call TOLL FREE get Software FREE Woods World CD $30 value purchase Visit http//wwwmcesoftcom information & FREE Sample Software Pricing free CD offer available limited time Draw ng Board 104 Model Aviation 4The Zirolis Nick Sr 1 Nick Jr show off new Dauntless 29th annual WRAM Show White Plains New York International Modelers Show IMS owner/director/president Bill Northrop touts virtues plans service Jim Goad ISO International shows wares WRAM Show attendees ISC handles Zenoah ASP other engine lines model kit AMA Scale contest judges will accept such presentation Plastic kits almost aviation subject world can found sources such Fine Scale Modeler excellent monthly magazine published Kalmbach Publishing Co various issues Squadron Shop mail-order catalog can phone Squadron 214 242-8663 WRAM Show Okay live PennsylvaniaIm still native New Yorker never feel quite right until go back hang WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers guys year 1997 show drew larger crowds usual exhibitors displayed several new products Nick Ziroli Sr Nick Ziroli Jr unveiled new large Scale Dauntless cornered Sr get some particulars designs prolifically drew blank models specifications Keep checking column Ill try have information soon its available Bill Northrop showed off new additions plans service enticing P-38 spanning about 90 inches memory serves well taped backdrop drape Bill seemed happy attending someone elses show taking welcome break pressures own famous IMS International Modeler Show Pasadena California WRAM Show grows year attracting growing number exhibitors year 29th Im sure 30th will bigger better ever Industry News US Scale team qualifications will National Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 7-9 dates should convenient Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI F4C Scale hopefuls trials during National Aeromodeling Championships Nats AMA site team trials information contact John Guenther 21609 Borden-Greenville Rd Borden TN 47106 Modelers Projects James Rosera Appleton Wisconsin sent photos Top Kite Texan covered MonoKote SNJ Harvard scheme airplane uses Spring Air retracts powered Zenoah G-23 10 pounds Jim claims airplanes performance terrificlooking sounding like real thing air said turned out very worthwhile Scale project Warren Behymer prolific model builder Wilmington Ohio recently sent photographs work Underconstruction completed shots Aeronca Sedan l5AC show care talent used create 1A-scale aircraft Powered Saito FA90T twin scratchbuilt model painted RustOleumTM Warren says Aeronca flies very nicely Until next month build straight fly safely Well again s OPS Engines have snatched top spot European competition after anotherclear proof perform beautifully under pressure Thats good know whether aim cut loose spectacular aerobatics. outshine competitors speed skill. christen just-completed giant scale project. simply get through first solo flight piece Unprecedented manufacturing quality key OPS production facility Italy ranks among RIO hobbys finest expert technicianswho ALL champion modelers design operate own cuffing-edge equipment Now improved distribution channels bringing OPS engines parts accessories service hundreds retailers nationwide. including near Power plane OPS engine. youll truly ready anything location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 mention code number 041 iM £1S Distributed Exclusively GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS PO Box 9021 Champaign 1L61B26-9021 July1997 105 odeI Air raft Parts COR P0 R AT ED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS 8 ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 orderx Sand $100 C& en $200 CanadaMonday Friday IIIi III OooutsideofU5AlOam-4pmE5T

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