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Radio Control: Scale

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/06
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114

RADIO CONTROL SCALE RC Scale Modeling IMS Bill Anita Northrops International Modelers Show IMS has distinction being industrys first show year held January 9-11 weather helped encourage exhibitors buyers make trip-to Pasadena Center sunny Pasadena California previous years scheduling conflict between IMS Endless Horizons Show Long Beach caused both events generate less-than-outstanding total attendance figures Manufacturers distributors modelers forced choose exhibit attend some cases both events attended alternative neither show benefit of potential exhibitors modelers year conflict resolved IMS drew nice crowd Primarily aircraft show excellent mix RC Control Line CL Free Right FF products selection new traditional RC Scale models accessories made trip enjoyable central area huge Pasadena Center hail left open numerous daily flying exhibitions capably conducted Tony Naccarato several members Black Sheep Squadron model airplane club Demonstrations included entertaining indoor in-flight demonstrations everything RC blimps rubber-powered Free Flight modelseven RC Electric Bleriot II little Hobby Lobby International import monoplane has received much attention Electric Scale-for-fun crowd Exhibitors booths included aircraft products such kits ARFs Almost Ready-to-Fly ARCs Almost Ready-to-Cover tools engines radios Ive included Scalerelated goodies accompanying IMS pictorial hands-down vote interesting new model show goes new company 3 Seabees Models Its new Bleriot XI Channel Crosser quite surprise its unusual models ever appear ARF format fourchannel aeroplane features beautiful wood construction fabric covering functional wing-warping roll control Its available ARF ARC flying versions its non-flying display model thats perfect display use Also available 3 Seabees Eindecker Thomas Morse Scout others hope have Bleroit later installment opposite end ARF spectrum Jerry Nelson Nelson Aircraft Company Jerry has new Scale model under construction company displayed incredible selection laser-cut fittings hardware IMS hardware top-grade could find use number fittings descriptive listing send dollar Nelson June1998 111 IMS Bleriot Xl Channel Crosser 3 Seabees Arizona Model Aircrafters Lewis Parabellum other WW Models Can believe Almost Ready-to-Fly machine gun kits Nelson Aircraft Company Hilisboro OR displayed line Arizona Model Aircrafters wire wheels several styles sizesknock-you-out laser-cut scale hardware fittings Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Available Sizes 1510 50 Only Way Serious Horsepower Upgrade ter Spurt tngines Up 1500 RPM Increase Over Stuck Mottler available 00 size Models fit 0S32 Webra 32 ST G 34 OS 40/46 SF 0S46 FX ASP 45 Magnum XL 40/46/53 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/45 ST 05 40/45/51 Webra 40/50 MVVS 40 Rassi 40/45/53 Complete togine/Muttler Combos Available tar Application Engine Included Backplate Mounting System CNC Barstock Aluminum Replaces Stock Backplute 0-Ring Seal roublesome Gaskets Available fur ST 40/45/Si Rossi 40/45 Webra 40/50 05 40/46 SF VS 45 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/46/53 Mageum XL 40/46/53 Ultra Oil Preservative After-Rue Oil Mudel Engines Fully Compatible OSNS Pump Systems s Prevent Rust & Cerrosien Others Hone Foiled lable 3 Convenient Sizes 8 oz Quart Gallon -Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories OS Super Tiger YS Repair Service Send $300 oar 1998 Catalog er Inquiries Welcome PERFORMANCE SPECIALTI ES P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Phone 702-265-7523 702-265-7522 E-mail perfopeC@acinet Aircraft Company 21550 NW Nicholas Court Unit D Hilisboro OR 97124 Arizona Model Aircrafters has receiving positive attention its line vintage Scale aircraft kits hardware first DH- 1 designed John Cole followed Spad XIII addition companys sixth- quarter- thirdscale kit lineup wide selection brass turnbuckles wire wheels Lewis machine guns other finely machined hardware has become available catalog send $5 Arizona Model Aircrafters 9050 E Gray Rd Scottsdale AZ 85260 Another IMS highlight display Wright Engineering booth no building board Scale modelers would impressed flat building surface took pins easily held firmly certainly Simple though ingenious Wright Building Board trulyflat model-building surface might sound like such revelation finding commercially available flat building board has compromise after compromise probably have dozen different work surfaces stored workshop Most some form hollow solid core door blanks others efforts hit-or-miss manufacturers Somesuch Eldon J Linds Magnetic Building Boardare very good others useless however compare usefulness quality Wright version Hollow-core doors take T-pins easily finger pressure surfaces sag slightly between inner frame members solid-core door hard beat pins building board end building boards could Its Wright Building Board Wright Engineering must driven surface tack hammer resulting approximate 25% pin inventory loss during course average building project prefer use solid core would switch heartbeat could find flat surface would accept pins easily Numerous pin-hungry surfaces can applied building board covering door blank has never worked recommended materials dont remain flat very long some arent flat begin base Wright Building Board t/2-inch particle board covered l/2 inch high-density cork four edges laminated board machined flush edges cork rounded prevent tearing ripping gouging ends keep everything flat two fulllength capped aluminum square rails run underneath boards wooden base final product 48 x 15 surface need waxed paper youre ready start next Scale project Wright Engineering also has 15 x 12 board available smaller projects makes handy secondary building board fins rudders other subcomponents wing panels drying 112 Model Aviation t Racing Free-Flight Electrics 4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tire 1 per Pair l Axles Availuhle dyed choice celor True Chrome Plating Improved Porting ng Options Sizes Fit Most VS OS togives 45 108 tar Application PRECISION Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9 am 6 pm EDTr Dept 3 42805 Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 larger board large projects 60 x 24 board planning stages might see boards near future recommend using selfhealing cutting mats rather cutting directly top cork boards eventually deteriorates surfaces Selfhealing mats available Hobbico Edjer Company XActoTM other sources Wright Engineerings packaging promotional materials demonstrate same devotion quality building boards information send $1 Todd Anderson Wright Engineering 11780 Terracina Blvd Redlands CA 92373-4855 noteworthy Scale models displayed IMS exhibitor booths static tables Ace R/C has added pair new 1/2A models its familiar Simple Series J-3 Cub F4U Corsair 36-inch Chance-Vought Corsair miniature Scalefor-fun version WW II ace Gregory Pappy Boyingtons #49 bent-wing model Cub 35-inch model Pipers timeless classic Both aircraft fly nicely 049-074 two-strokes use two- four-channel radio systems House Balsas Don Dombrowski has having field day reissued /2A aircraft series todays smaller lighter powerful radio systems engines set inexpensive Robart /2A mechanical retracts exciting Scale subjects make extremely cost-effective projects Dons Beech Bonanza joins Fw 190 Butcher Bird P-SI Mustang 109 others House Balsa kit features all-wood construction clear one-piece molded upper deck canopy section models can built quickly fly great Docu-Search in-box empty its time remind service let new readers know what Docu-Search will help you have dream model head having difficulty finding three-views plans kits information about color-and-markings anything else Just send postcard letter tell what need will include request monthly column few months later name address request will published someone has what youre looking person will contact let know no charge service few rules 1 Understand least fourmonth lead time publications usually takes least long before request can printed Dont send request get angry because didnt see next issue 2 postcard fine youd like know issue Model Aviation will contain request include selfin USA TRU-TURN now otters very finest versatile lightweight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out tor true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS SAFETY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 / 943-1867 Z E 1998 113 H ElevonMixerGlowDriver __ ELECTRONIC MIXERON-BOARD GLOW DRIVER elevons v-tails flapsmakes starling easier poilers Ultra-simplesafer Keeps glow plug setup insfallationhot f ust engine Rugged microprocessor-seeds Microproc based desigs 100%essor-based desigs simply electronic high rel-connects between throttle abilify Simply consentsnevo receiver Revemi between snvos andbin seer-selectable no receiver Features individual sevo reversing nod tour different mininga.. . ,ointO Can e..r . weglow plugs Unit automatically rates allow tailor miner needs model Willtorus off transmitter off100% electronic Made sot overdrive nevcs options selected simpleUSA designed werk modem radio systems Low power switches Made USA designed cork modern AMconsumption Comes wifh heskup wire Less radio connector power FM PCM radio systems Ultra-low power consumption Lesscell end piug clip Size 17 o 12 n 04 Weight S4oz radio connectors Weight hShoz Size 19 050 o SdPart No OA $3496 withradio connector $3790 Part Na — EM310A $3095 Ieee connectore $3995 complete radio conneotor plug clip $4499 complete aystema CALL ACCessorySwitChDual-Output ServoReverser ACCESSORY SWITCH gives theDUAL-OUTPUT SERVO REX ability add os/off tuection anygives older rudics channel sacrificing oben-revema direction oslo ability control servo Theamy ma AccessorySwitch designed toawl uses switch tic 30 volts up 30normal eizz sz crops wroro amps man power dissiputiontho sue stan espensive Y-horsesa 300 weffs Modern microprocesaar-based design -c.z..ry-makes split elevator law-servo ailerons o uuuue-aeooaader Switch very simple setup end nutalllust connect between theinstallation euper-eusy fufodern microprooeuuor-based design servo receiver channel choose oft points100% electronic Reverser very simple installjust selected simple dip switches 16 different values LEDconnect between servos receiver channel indicator help wifh sefup Unit automatically tore oft yourchoose No setup nothing fuss with--just plug ills forget ii transmitter nit Made USA designed awrk AMMade USA designed werk modern AM FM FM PCM radio systems Low power consumption Less radioPCM radio systems Ultra-low power cossumption Lass rudia connector Size 16 oO0ho 04 Weight 12 ozconnector Size t 6 056 04 Weight 0200z Part No OU $3495 Ieee connector 53790 completePart No 2U $2495 Ieee connector 52790 camplete Complete nyatemo andP 0 Box 3129 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78463-3129send forAdd $450 S&H otherprodocto acailabte 0000 & inFo 012 914-6943 Oulic CTFREE TX Pee add p/Oven cars nodhoalo oToMcvScnvicc FAX& AFrosHouns 512 914-0643 5% CeO toots detailo cosicuL STAFF pmetek@swbeilnetCatalog a tee Over 1100 Select *Gleor 54 5 55 Scam150 sheets *60 site30 SOnolsi *00 Size00 SAoersi *510 Scale22 Oheetal *1/tO scab22 Sbzotni *504 Scale22 Ohentol *Poc Oncais 91 oem ito Sheets Oct 3sinus eai *hilt Meskivon 151 onto15 Sheets *ttoweclatue Mashioss 13 Sizes- Sheetni etovir Chito copy * LeOnsoasO Suwhes 1t14-0O-510-Sa-3u-75-t-o--3-O--4r 315 t coios See coin chatl * Finns unoican OnitnO Knsduo Cootodaatel * Sias tt Coios 0 Sizes plus 1 Shent Ossostod S/toni * Pipe cub Oncats 5/5 10 u 1/3 scams 10 Sheets * Checkehonds 0 Olnas 0 Color COobiatines * Tmo sheets 14-310 26 ott Coics seochatl * Oica5 tdakisssSn Setul IA V 9 OSiieOov insionia174 Semi D La* stosos Mountsa Pksl PRESSURE SENSITIVE WATER TRANSFER Authentic model issignias prensare sensitine waler ansa 0400 transfer 1/4 1/6 I/O scale sine propeller decais 44 d War II hill markings stars flags letters numbers jtt5 r decals trim sheets much mach n CI-wjz LORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS PO BOX 304 EAST LONOMEADOW MA 9t929 TEL 413 525 6110 FAX 413 525 Fults Dual Strut Nose Gears have established themselves industry standard after-market enhancements model aircraft Choose model right Model RE 3003 RE 30035 REOPO4 RE40045 RE 5005 RE 5105 RE 6106 RE 7107 RF36J RE57J 4318 RE 770 RE 000 Costom 51015 Also Available Ovecl add $300 55H USAI 1 -eoo-e09-3e32 Fax 21 7-351 -3590 Fults Tooling PO Boo 155 Savvy IL e1574 MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE NO GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE - SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER NO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 2OAMP 1-14cELL 12 xO 85 xO39 13g146oz wires 4700Hz includes setup LED 995 *N* MICRO DEMON 102 *N* 20AMP 6-8CELL BEC BRAKE 21g175oz wires 4700Hz 18x085x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON 200 35AMP 1-16CELL 16 xl 0 xO42 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 addressed stamped envelope Ill happy mail form letter tentative date 3 There thousands Docu-Search items must sent modelers request cannot forward information 4 Just can receive information others through Docu-Search others may benefit items have offer please kind enough let know can help 5 Most importantly Docu-Search Goodwill Industries dont ask help Piper Cubs Mustangs B-17s other easily documented subjects service intended last-ditch attempt find elusive item documentation youve tried routine sources failed give shot has helped modelers Bob Wischer 1915-1997 years column written talented F4C RC Scale world championMr Robert Wischer passed away November wife Dolly true friends Academy Model Aeronautics Scale modeling community much longer relatively short time knew wasnt close Bob may have gracious man treated wife hed known us since childhood welcome guests Wischer home shared discussions enjoyable events Bob Dolly AMA circuit during tenure AMAs Reston Virginia offices mid-1980s Bobs airplanes always Scale models made everything ground up didnt buy common hardware items such hinges control horns devises engine mounts designed accessories hand-made part replicate full-scale airplanes model Bob built conceived construction process drew plan crafted parts put together gave form covered painted forms made fly Bob gave life raw materials knew him admired him Ill miss sarcastic humor honest approach Showtime IMS storage drive its time WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains New York Weak Signals Show Toledo Ohio Ill report events future Ill resume construction Dynaflite 81-inch Spitfire next months column Ill also give impression Jim Kigers latest eight-sheet Replicraft plan set ones Sopwith Snipe its fantastic Until build straight fly safely Well again 4N Piper Pawnee Use Pawnee training sport aerobatics towing gliders camera platform application requiring low wing loading large fuselage Features 2 piece fiberglass cowl 2 piece wing wood construction Photo instructions book Adjustable Engine mount box variely engine applications Transportable Unique wing joiner allows quick removal wings IJE ~f G etly AIRTRONICS Specialty Division 1578 Osage Street San Marcos CA 92069Phone 760-744-1553Fax 760-744-2133 Available Leading Hobby Dealers Contact Whyte Wings Dealer Inquiries Invited Span 90 Area lll5sq Weight 1 ito iLl lbs Power 108 two-stroke 30 four-stroke VIPER MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Park CA 94025 1-800-5928473 VISA MASTERCARD

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/06
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114

RADIO CONTROL SCALE RC Scale Modeling IMS Bill Anita Northrops International Modelers Show IMS has distinction being industrys first show year held January 9-11 weather helped encourage exhibitors buyers make trip-to Pasadena Center sunny Pasadena California previous years scheduling conflict between IMS Endless Horizons Show Long Beach caused both events generate less-than-outstanding total attendance figures Manufacturers distributors modelers forced choose exhibit attend some cases both events attended alternative neither show benefit of potential exhibitors modelers year conflict resolved IMS drew nice crowd Primarily aircraft show excellent mix RC Control Line CL Free Right FF products selection new traditional RC Scale models accessories made trip enjoyable central area huge Pasadena Center hail left open numerous daily flying exhibitions capably conducted Tony Naccarato several members Black Sheep Squadron model airplane club Demonstrations included entertaining indoor in-flight demonstrations everything RC blimps rubber-powered Free Flight modelseven RC Electric Bleriot II little Hobby Lobby International import monoplane has received much attention Electric Scale-for-fun crowd Exhibitors booths included aircraft products such kits ARFs Almost Ready-to-Fly ARCs Almost Ready-to-Cover tools engines radios Ive included Scalerelated goodies accompanying IMS pictorial hands-down vote interesting new model show goes new company 3 Seabees Models Its new Bleriot XI Channel Crosser quite surprise its unusual models ever appear ARF format fourchannel aeroplane features beautiful wood construction fabric covering functional wing-warping roll control Its available ARF ARC flying versions its non-flying display model thats perfect display use Also available 3 Seabees Eindecker Thomas Morse Scout others hope have Bleroit later installment opposite end ARF spectrum Jerry Nelson Nelson Aircraft Company Jerry has new Scale model under construction company displayed incredible selection laser-cut fittings hardware IMS hardware top-grade could find use number fittings descriptive listing send dollar Nelson June1998 111 IMS Bleriot Xl Channel Crosser 3 Seabees Arizona Model Aircrafters Lewis Parabellum other WW Models Can believe Almost Ready-to-Fly machine gun kits Nelson Aircraft Company Hilisboro OR displayed line Arizona Model Aircrafters wire wheels several styles sizesknock-you-out laser-cut scale hardware fittings Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Available Sizes 1510 50 Only Way Serious Horsepower Upgrade ter Spurt tngines Up 1500 RPM Increase Over Stuck Mottler available 00 size Models fit 0S32 Webra 32 ST G 34 OS 40/46 SF 0S46 FX ASP 45 Magnum XL 40/46/53 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/45 ST 05 40/45/51 Webra 40/50 MVVS 40 Rassi 40/45/53 Complete togine/Muttler Combos Available tar Application Engine Included Backplate Mounting System CNC Barstock Aluminum Replaces Stock Backplute 0-Ring Seal roublesome Gaskets Available fur ST 40/45/Si Rossi 40/45 Webra 40/50 05 40/46 SF VS 45 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/46/53 Mageum XL 40/46/53 Ultra Oil Preservative After-Rue Oil Mudel Engines Fully Compatible OSNS Pump Systems s Prevent Rust & Cerrosien Others Hone Foiled lable 3 Convenient Sizes 8 oz Quart Gallon -Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories OS Super Tiger YS Repair Service Send $300 oar 1998 Catalog er Inquiries Welcome PERFORMANCE SPECIALTI ES P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Phone 702-265-7523 702-265-7522 E-mail perfopeC@acinet Aircraft Company 21550 NW Nicholas Court Unit D Hilisboro OR 97124 Arizona Model Aircrafters has receiving positive attention its line vintage Scale aircraft kits hardware first DH- 1 designed John Cole followed Spad XIII addition companys sixth- quarter- thirdscale kit lineup wide selection brass turnbuckles wire wheels Lewis machine guns other finely machined hardware has become available catalog send $5 Arizona Model Aircrafters 9050 E Gray Rd Scottsdale AZ 85260 Another IMS highlight display Wright Engineering booth no building board Scale modelers would impressed flat building surface took pins easily held firmly certainly Simple though ingenious Wright Building Board trulyflat model-building surface might sound like such revelation finding commercially available flat building board has compromise after compromise probably have dozen different work surfaces stored workshop Most some form hollow solid core door blanks others efforts hit-or-miss manufacturers Somesuch Eldon J Linds Magnetic Building Boardare very good others useless however compare usefulness quality Wright version Hollow-core doors take T-pins easily finger pressure surfaces sag slightly between inner frame members solid-core door hard beat pins building board end building boards could Its Wright Building Board Wright Engineering must driven surface tack hammer resulting approximate 25% pin inventory loss during course average building project prefer use solid core would switch heartbeat could find flat surface would accept pins easily Numerous pin-hungry surfaces can applied building board covering door blank has never worked recommended materials dont remain flat very long some arent flat begin base Wright Building Board t/2-inch particle board covered l/2 inch high-density cork four edges laminated board machined flush edges cork rounded prevent tearing ripping gouging ends keep everything flat two fulllength capped aluminum square rails run underneath boards wooden base final product 48 x 15 surface need waxed paper youre ready start next Scale project Wright Engineering also has 15 x 12 board available smaller projects makes handy secondary building board fins rudders other subcomponents wing panels drying 112 Model Aviation t Racing Free-Flight Electrics 4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tire 1 per Pair l Axles Availuhle dyed choice celor True Chrome Plating Improved Porting ng Options Sizes Fit Most VS OS togives 45 108 tar Application PRECISION Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9 am 6 pm EDTr Dept 3 42805 Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 larger board large projects 60 x 24 board planning stages might see boards near future recommend using selfhealing cutting mats rather cutting directly top cork boards eventually deteriorates surfaces Selfhealing mats available Hobbico Edjer Company XActoTM other sources Wright Engineerings packaging promotional materials demonstrate same devotion quality building boards information send $1 Todd Anderson Wright Engineering 11780 Terracina Blvd Redlands CA 92373-4855 noteworthy Scale models displayed IMS exhibitor booths static tables Ace R/C has added pair new 1/2A models its familiar Simple Series J-3 Cub F4U Corsair 36-inch Chance-Vought Corsair miniature Scalefor-fun version WW II ace Gregory Pappy Boyingtons #49 bent-wing model Cub 35-inch model Pipers timeless classic Both aircraft fly nicely 049-074 two-strokes use two- four-channel radio systems House Balsas Don Dombrowski has having field day reissued /2A aircraft series todays smaller lighter powerful radio systems engines set inexpensive Robart /2A mechanical retracts exciting Scale subjects make extremely cost-effective projects Dons Beech Bonanza joins Fw 190 Butcher Bird P-SI Mustang 109 others House Balsa kit features all-wood construction clear one-piece molded upper deck canopy section models can built quickly fly great Docu-Search in-box empty its time remind service let new readers know what Docu-Search will help you have dream model head having difficulty finding three-views plans kits information about color-and-markings anything else Just send postcard letter tell what need will include request monthly column few months later name address request will published someone has what youre looking person will contact let know no charge service few rules 1 Understand least fourmonth lead time publications usually takes least long before request can printed Dont send request get angry because didnt see next issue 2 postcard fine youd like know issue Model Aviation will contain request include selfin USA TRU-TURN now otters very finest versatile lightweight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out tor true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS SAFETY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 / 943-1867 Z E 1998 113 H ElevonMixerGlowDriver __ ELECTRONIC MIXERON-BOARD GLOW DRIVER elevons v-tails flapsmakes starling easier poilers Ultra-simplesafer Keeps glow plug setup insfallationhot f ust engine Rugged microprocessor-seeds Microproc based desigs 100%essor-based desigs simply electronic high rel-connects between throttle abilify Simply consentsnevo receiver Revemi between snvos andbin seer-selectable no receiver Features individual sevo reversing nod tour different mininga.. . ,ointO Can e..r . weglow plugs Unit automatically rates allow tailor miner needs model Willtorus off transmitter off100% electronic Made sot overdrive nevcs options selected simpleUSA designed werk modem radio systems Low power switches Made USA designed cork modern AMconsumption Comes wifh heskup wire Less radio connector power FM PCM radio systems Ultra-low power consumption Lesscell end piug clip Size 17 o 12 n 04 Weight S4oz radio connectors Weight hShoz Size 19 050 o SdPart No OA $3496 withradio connector $3790 Part Na — EM310A $3095 Ieee connectore $3995 complete radio conneotor plug clip $4499 complete aystema CALL ACCessorySwitChDual-Output ServoReverser ACCESSORY SWITCH gives theDUAL-OUTPUT SERVO REX ability add os/off tuection anygives older rudics channel sacrificing oben-revema direction oslo ability control servo Theamy ma AccessorySwitch designed toawl uses switch tic 30 volts up 30normal eizz sz crops wroro amps man power dissiputiontho sue stan espensive Y-horsesa 300 weffs Modern microprocesaar-based design -c.z..ry-makes split elevator law-servo ailerons o uuuue-aeooaader Switch very simple setup end nutalllust connect between theinstallation euper-eusy fufodern microprooeuuor-based design servo receiver channel choose oft points100% electronic Reverser very simple installjust selected simple dip switches 16 different values LEDconnect between servos receiver channel indicator help wifh sefup Unit automatically tore oft yourchoose No setup nothing fuss with--just plug ills forget ii transmitter nit Made USA designed awrk AMMade USA designed werk modern AM FM FM PCM radio systems Low power consumption Less radioPCM radio systems Ultra-low power cossumption Lass rudia connector Size 16 oO0ho 04 Weight 12 ozconnector Size t 6 056 04 Weight 0200z Part No OU $3495 Ieee connector 53790 completePart No 2U $2495 Ieee connector 52790 camplete Complete nyatemo andP 0 Box 3129 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78463-3129send forAdd $450 S&H otherprodocto acailabte 0000 & inFo 012 914-6943 Oulic CTFREE TX Pee add p/Oven cars nodhoalo oToMcvScnvicc FAX& AFrosHouns 512 914-0643 5% CeO toots detailo cosicuL STAFF pmetek@swbeilnetCatalog a tee Over 1100 Select *Gleor 54 5 55 Scam150 sheets *60 site30 SOnolsi *00 Size00 SAoersi *510 Scale22 Oheetal *1/tO scab22 Sbzotni *504 Scale22 Ohentol *Poc Oncais 91 oem ito Sheets Oct 3sinus eai *hilt Meskivon 151 onto15 Sheets *ttoweclatue Mashioss 13 Sizes- Sheetni etovir Chito copy * LeOnsoasO Suwhes 1t14-0O-510-Sa-3u-75-t-o--3-O--4r 315 t coios See coin chatl * Finns unoican OnitnO Knsduo Cootodaatel * Sias tt Coios 0 Sizes plus 1 Shent Ossostod S/toni * Pipe cub Oncats 5/5 10 u 1/3 scams 10 Sheets * Checkehonds 0 Olnas 0 Color COobiatines * Tmo sheets 14-310 26 ott Coics seochatl * Oica5 tdakisssSn Setul IA V 9 OSiieOov insionia174 Semi D La* stosos Mountsa Pksl PRESSURE SENSITIVE WATER TRANSFER Authentic model issignias prensare sensitine waler ansa 0400 transfer 1/4 1/6 I/O scale sine propeller decais 44 d War II hill markings stars flags letters numbers jtt5 r decals trim sheets much mach n CI-wjz LORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS PO BOX 304 EAST LONOMEADOW MA 9t929 TEL 413 525 6110 FAX 413 525 Fults Dual Strut Nose Gears have established themselves industry standard after-market enhancements model aircraft Choose model right Model RE 3003 RE 30035 REOPO4 RE40045 RE 5005 RE 5105 RE 6106 RE 7107 RF36J RE57J 4318 RE 770 RE 000 Costom 51015 Also Available Ovecl add $300 55H USAI 1 -eoo-e09-3e32 Fax 21 7-351 -3590 Fults Tooling PO Boo 155 Savvy IL e1574 MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE NO GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE - SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER NO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 2OAMP 1-14cELL 12 xO 85 xO39 13g146oz wires 4700Hz includes setup LED 995 *N* MICRO DEMON 102 *N* 20AMP 6-8CELL BEC BRAKE 21g175oz wires 4700Hz 18x085x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON 200 35AMP 1-16CELL 16 xl 0 xO42 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 addressed stamped envelope Ill happy mail form letter tentative date 3 There thousands Docu-Search items must sent modelers request cannot forward information 4 Just can receive information others through Docu-Search others may benefit items have offer please kind enough let know can help 5 Most importantly Docu-Search Goodwill Industries dont ask help Piper Cubs Mustangs B-17s other easily documented subjects service intended last-ditch attempt find elusive item documentation youve tried routine sources failed give shot has helped modelers Bob Wischer 1915-1997 years column written talented F4C RC Scale world championMr Robert Wischer passed away November wife Dolly true friends Academy Model Aeronautics Scale modeling community much longer relatively short time knew wasnt close Bob may have gracious man treated wife hed known us since childhood welcome guests Wischer home shared discussions enjoyable events Bob Dolly AMA circuit during tenure AMAs Reston Virginia offices mid-1980s Bobs airplanes always Scale models made everything ground up didnt buy common hardware items such hinges control horns devises engine mounts designed accessories hand-made part replicate full-scale airplanes model Bob built conceived construction process drew plan crafted parts put together gave form covered painted forms made fly Bob gave life raw materials knew him admired him Ill miss sarcastic humor honest approach Showtime IMS storage drive its time WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains New York Weak Signals Show Toledo Ohio Ill report events future Ill resume construction Dynaflite 81-inch Spitfire next months column Ill also give impression Jim Kigers latest eight-sheet Replicraft plan set ones Sopwith Snipe its fantastic Until build straight fly safely Well again 4N Piper Pawnee Use Pawnee training sport aerobatics towing gliders camera platform application requiring low wing loading large fuselage Features 2 piece fiberglass cowl 2 piece wing wood construction Photo instructions book Adjustable Engine mount box variely engine applications Transportable Unique wing joiner allows quick removal wings IJE ~f G etly AIRTRONICS Specialty Division 1578 Osage Street San Marcos CA 92069Phone 760-744-1553Fax 760-744-2133 Available Leading Hobby Dealers Contact Whyte Wings Dealer Inquiries Invited Span 90 Area lll5sq Weight 1 ito iLl lbs Power 108 two-stroke 30 four-stroke VIPER MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Park CA 94025 1-800-5928473 VISA MASTERCARD

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/06
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114

RADIO CONTROL SCALE RC Scale Modeling IMS Bill Anita Northrops International Modelers Show IMS has distinction being industrys first show year held January 9-11 weather helped encourage exhibitors buyers make trip-to Pasadena Center sunny Pasadena California previous years scheduling conflict between IMS Endless Horizons Show Long Beach caused both events generate less-than-outstanding total attendance figures Manufacturers distributors modelers forced choose exhibit attend some cases both events attended alternative neither show benefit of potential exhibitors modelers year conflict resolved IMS drew nice crowd Primarily aircraft show excellent mix RC Control Line CL Free Right FF products selection new traditional RC Scale models accessories made trip enjoyable central area huge Pasadena Center hail left open numerous daily flying exhibitions capably conducted Tony Naccarato several members Black Sheep Squadron model airplane club Demonstrations included entertaining indoor in-flight demonstrations everything RC blimps rubber-powered Free Flight modelseven RC Electric Bleriot II little Hobby Lobby International import monoplane has received much attention Electric Scale-for-fun crowd Exhibitors booths included aircraft products such kits ARFs Almost Ready-to-Fly ARCs Almost Ready-to-Cover tools engines radios Ive included Scalerelated goodies accompanying IMS pictorial hands-down vote interesting new model show goes new company 3 Seabees Models Its new Bleriot XI Channel Crosser quite surprise its unusual models ever appear ARF format fourchannel aeroplane features beautiful wood construction fabric covering functional wing-warping roll control Its available ARF ARC flying versions its non-flying display model thats perfect display use Also available 3 Seabees Eindecker Thomas Morse Scout others hope have Bleroit later installment opposite end ARF spectrum Jerry Nelson Nelson Aircraft Company Jerry has new Scale model under construction company displayed incredible selection laser-cut fittings hardware IMS hardware top-grade could find use number fittings descriptive listing send dollar Nelson June1998 111 IMS Bleriot Xl Channel Crosser 3 Seabees Arizona Model Aircrafters Lewis Parabellum other WW Models Can believe Almost Ready-to-Fly machine gun kits Nelson Aircraft Company Hilisboro OR displayed line Arizona Model Aircrafters wire wheels several styles sizesknock-you-out laser-cut scale hardware fittings Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Available Sizes 1510 50 Only Way Serious Horsepower Upgrade ter Spurt tngines Up 1500 RPM Increase Over Stuck Mottler available 00 size Models fit 0S32 Webra 32 ST G 34 OS 40/46 SF 0S46 FX ASP 45 Magnum XL 40/46/53 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/45 ST 05 40/45/51 Webra 40/50 MVVS 40 Rassi 40/45/53 Complete togine/Muttler Combos Available tar Application Engine Included Backplate Mounting System CNC Barstock Aluminum Replaces Stock Backplute 0-Ring Seal roublesome Gaskets Available fur ST 40/45/Si Rossi 40/45 Webra 40/50 05 40/46 SF VS 45 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/46/53 Mageum XL 40/46/53 Ultra Oil Preservative After-Rue Oil Mudel Engines Fully Compatible OSNS Pump Systems s Prevent Rust & Cerrosien Others Hone Foiled lable 3 Convenient Sizes 8 oz Quart Gallon -Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories OS Super Tiger YS Repair Service Send $300 oar 1998 Catalog er Inquiries Welcome PERFORMANCE SPECIALTI ES P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Phone 702-265-7523 702-265-7522 E-mail perfopeC@acinet Aircraft Company 21550 NW Nicholas Court Unit D Hilisboro OR 97124 Arizona Model Aircrafters has receiving positive attention its line vintage Scale aircraft kits hardware first DH- 1 designed John Cole followed Spad XIII addition companys sixth- quarter- thirdscale kit lineup wide selection brass turnbuckles wire wheels Lewis machine guns other finely machined hardware has become available catalog send $5 Arizona Model Aircrafters 9050 E Gray Rd Scottsdale AZ 85260 Another IMS highlight display Wright Engineering booth no building board Scale modelers would impressed flat building surface took pins easily held firmly certainly Simple though ingenious Wright Building Board trulyflat model-building surface might sound like such revelation finding commercially available flat building board has compromise after compromise probably have dozen different work surfaces stored workshop Most some form hollow solid core door blanks others efforts hit-or-miss manufacturers Somesuch Eldon J Linds Magnetic Building Boardare very good others useless however compare usefulness quality Wright version Hollow-core doors take T-pins easily finger pressure surfaces sag slightly between inner frame members solid-core door hard beat pins building board end building boards could Its Wright Building Board Wright Engineering must driven surface tack hammer resulting approximate 25% pin inventory loss during course average building project prefer use solid core would switch heartbeat could find flat surface would accept pins easily Numerous pin-hungry surfaces can applied building board covering door blank has never worked recommended materials dont remain flat very long some arent flat begin base Wright Building Board t/2-inch particle board covered l/2 inch high-density cork four edges laminated board machined flush edges cork rounded prevent tearing ripping gouging ends keep everything flat two fulllength capped aluminum square rails run underneath boards wooden base final product 48 x 15 surface need waxed paper youre ready start next Scale project Wright Engineering also has 15 x 12 board available smaller projects makes handy secondary building board fins rudders other subcomponents wing panels drying 112 Model Aviation t Racing Free-Flight Electrics 4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tire 1 per Pair l Axles Availuhle dyed choice celor True Chrome Plating Improved Porting ng Options Sizes Fit Most VS OS togives 45 108 tar Application PRECISION Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9 am 6 pm EDTr Dept 3 42805 Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 larger board large projects 60 x 24 board planning stages might see boards near future recommend using selfhealing cutting mats rather cutting directly top cork boards eventually deteriorates surfaces Selfhealing mats available Hobbico Edjer Company XActoTM other sources Wright Engineerings packaging promotional materials demonstrate same devotion quality building boards information send $1 Todd Anderson Wright Engineering 11780 Terracina Blvd Redlands CA 92373-4855 noteworthy Scale models displayed IMS exhibitor booths static tables Ace R/C has added pair new 1/2A models its familiar Simple Series J-3 Cub F4U Corsair 36-inch Chance-Vought Corsair miniature Scalefor-fun version WW II ace Gregory Pappy Boyingtons #49 bent-wing model Cub 35-inch model Pipers timeless classic Both aircraft fly nicely 049-074 two-strokes use two- four-channel radio systems House Balsas Don Dombrowski has having field day reissued /2A aircraft series todays smaller lighter powerful radio systems engines set inexpensive Robart /2A mechanical retracts exciting Scale subjects make extremely cost-effective projects Dons Beech Bonanza joins Fw 190 Butcher Bird P-SI Mustang 109 others House Balsa kit features all-wood construction clear one-piece molded upper deck canopy section models can built quickly fly great Docu-Search in-box empty its time remind service let new readers know what Docu-Search will help you have dream model head having difficulty finding three-views plans kits information about color-and-markings anything else Just send postcard letter tell what need will include request monthly column few months later name address request will published someone has what youre looking person will contact let know no charge service few rules 1 Understand least fourmonth lead time publications usually takes least long before request can printed Dont send request get angry because didnt see next issue 2 postcard fine youd like know issue Model Aviation will contain request include selfin USA TRU-TURN now otters very finest versatile lightweight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out tor true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS SAFETY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 / 943-1867 Z E 1998 113 H ElevonMixerGlowDriver __ ELECTRONIC MIXERON-BOARD GLOW DRIVER elevons v-tails flapsmakes starling easier poilers Ultra-simplesafer Keeps glow plug setup insfallationhot f ust engine Rugged microprocessor-seeds Microproc based desigs 100%essor-based desigs simply electronic high rel-connects between throttle abilify Simply consentsnevo receiver Revemi between snvos andbin seer-selectable no receiver Features individual sevo reversing nod tour different mininga.. . ,ointO Can e..r . weglow plugs Unit automatically rates allow tailor miner needs model Willtorus off transmitter off100% electronic Made sot overdrive nevcs options selected simpleUSA designed werk modem radio systems Low power switches Made USA designed cork modern AMconsumption Comes wifh heskup wire Less radio connector power FM PCM radio systems Ultra-low power consumption Lesscell end piug clip Size 17 o 12 n 04 Weight S4oz radio connectors Weight hShoz Size 19 050 o SdPart No OA $3496 withradio connector $3790 Part Na — EM310A $3095 Ieee connectore $3995 complete radio conneotor plug clip $4499 complete aystema CALL ACCessorySwitChDual-Output ServoReverser ACCESSORY SWITCH gives theDUAL-OUTPUT SERVO REX ability add os/off tuection anygives older rudics channel sacrificing oben-revema direction oslo ability control servo Theamy ma AccessorySwitch designed toawl uses switch tic 30 volts up 30normal eizz sz crops wroro amps man power dissiputiontho sue stan espensive Y-horsesa 300 weffs Modern microprocesaar-based design -c.z..ry-makes split elevator law-servo ailerons o uuuue-aeooaader Switch very simple setup end nutalllust connect between theinstallation euper-eusy fufodern microprooeuuor-based design servo receiver channel choose oft points100% electronic Reverser very simple installjust selected simple dip switches 16 different values LEDconnect between servos receiver channel indicator help wifh sefup Unit automatically tore oft yourchoose No setup nothing fuss with--just plug ills forget ii transmitter nit Made USA designed awrk AMMade USA designed werk modern AM FM FM PCM radio systems Low power consumption Less radioPCM radio systems Ultra-low power cossumption Lass rudia connector Size 16 oO0ho 04 Weight 12 ozconnector Size t 6 056 04 Weight 0200z Part No OU $3495 Ieee connector 53790 completePart No 2U $2495 Ieee connector 52790 camplete Complete nyatemo andP 0 Box 3129 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78463-3129send forAdd $450 S&H otherprodocto acailabte 0000 & inFo 012 914-6943 Oulic CTFREE TX Pee add p/Oven cars nodhoalo oToMcvScnvicc FAX& AFrosHouns 512 914-0643 5% CeO toots detailo cosicuL STAFF pmetek@swbeilnetCatalog a tee Over 1100 Select *Gleor 54 5 55 Scam150 sheets *60 site30 SOnolsi *00 Size00 SAoersi *510 Scale22 Oheetal *1/tO scab22 Sbzotni *504 Scale22 Ohentol *Poc Oncais 91 oem ito Sheets Oct 3sinus eai *hilt Meskivon 151 onto15 Sheets *ttoweclatue Mashioss 13 Sizes- Sheetni etovir Chito copy * LeOnsoasO Suwhes 1t14-0O-510-Sa-3u-75-t-o--3-O--4r 315 t coios See coin chatl * Finns unoican OnitnO Knsduo Cootodaatel * Sias tt Coios 0 Sizes plus 1 Shent Ossostod S/toni * Pipe cub Oncats 5/5 10 u 1/3 scams 10 Sheets * Checkehonds 0 Olnas 0 Color COobiatines * Tmo sheets 14-310 26 ott Coics seochatl * Oica5 tdakisssSn Setul IA V 9 OSiieOov insionia174 Semi D La* stosos Mountsa Pksl PRESSURE SENSITIVE WATER TRANSFER Authentic model issignias prensare sensitine waler ansa 0400 transfer 1/4 1/6 I/O scale sine propeller decais 44 d War II hill markings stars flags letters numbers jtt5 r decals trim sheets much mach n CI-wjz LORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS PO BOX 304 EAST LONOMEADOW MA 9t929 TEL 413 525 6110 FAX 413 525 Fults Dual Strut Nose Gears have established themselves industry standard after-market enhancements model aircraft Choose model right Model RE 3003 RE 30035 REOPO4 RE40045 RE 5005 RE 5105 RE 6106 RE 7107 RF36J RE57J 4318 RE 770 RE 000 Costom 51015 Also Available Ovecl add $300 55H USAI 1 -eoo-e09-3e32 Fax 21 7-351 -3590 Fults Tooling PO Boo 155 Savvy IL e1574 MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE NO GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE - SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER NO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 2OAMP 1-14cELL 12 xO 85 xO39 13g146oz wires 4700Hz includes setup LED 995 *N* MICRO DEMON 102 *N* 20AMP 6-8CELL BEC BRAKE 21g175oz wires 4700Hz 18x085x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON 200 35AMP 1-16CELL 16 xl 0 xO42 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 addressed stamped envelope Ill happy mail form letter tentative date 3 There thousands Docu-Search items must sent modelers request cannot forward information 4 Just can receive information others through Docu-Search others may benefit items have offer please kind enough let know can help 5 Most importantly Docu-Search Goodwill Industries dont ask help Piper Cubs Mustangs B-17s other easily documented subjects service intended last-ditch attempt find elusive item documentation youve tried routine sources failed give shot has helped modelers Bob Wischer 1915-1997 years column written talented F4C RC Scale world championMr Robert Wischer passed away November wife Dolly true friends Academy Model Aeronautics Scale modeling community much longer relatively short time knew wasnt close Bob may have gracious man treated wife hed known us since childhood welcome guests Wischer home shared discussions enjoyable events Bob Dolly AMA circuit during tenure AMAs Reston Virginia offices mid-1980s Bobs airplanes always Scale models made everything ground up didnt buy common hardware items such hinges control horns devises engine mounts designed accessories hand-made part replicate full-scale airplanes model Bob built conceived construction process drew plan crafted parts put together gave form covered painted forms made fly Bob gave life raw materials knew him admired him Ill miss sarcastic humor honest approach Showtime IMS storage drive its time WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains New York Weak Signals Show Toledo Ohio Ill report events future Ill resume construction Dynaflite 81-inch Spitfire next months column Ill also give impression Jim Kigers latest eight-sheet Replicraft plan set ones Sopwith Snipe its fantastic Until build straight fly safely Well again 4N Piper Pawnee Use Pawnee training sport aerobatics towing gliders camera platform application requiring low wing loading large fuselage Features 2 piece fiberglass cowl 2 piece wing wood construction Photo instructions book Adjustable Engine mount box variely engine applications Transportable Unique wing joiner allows quick removal wings IJE ~f G etly AIRTRONICS Specialty Division 1578 Osage Street San Marcos CA 92069Phone 760-744-1553Fax 760-744-2133 Available Leading Hobby Dealers Contact Whyte Wings Dealer Inquiries Invited Span 90 Area lll5sq Weight 1 ito iLl lbs Power 108 two-stroke 30 four-stroke VIPER MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Park CA 94025 1-800-5928473 VISA MASTERCARD

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/06
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114

RADIO CONTROL SCALE RC Scale Modeling IMS Bill Anita Northrops International Modelers Show IMS has distinction being industrys first show year held January 9-11 weather helped encourage exhibitors buyers make trip-to Pasadena Center sunny Pasadena California previous years scheduling conflict between IMS Endless Horizons Show Long Beach caused both events generate less-than-outstanding total attendance figures Manufacturers distributors modelers forced choose exhibit attend some cases both events attended alternative neither show benefit of potential exhibitors modelers year conflict resolved IMS drew nice crowd Primarily aircraft show excellent mix RC Control Line CL Free Right FF products selection new traditional RC Scale models accessories made trip enjoyable central area huge Pasadena Center hail left open numerous daily flying exhibitions capably conducted Tony Naccarato several members Black Sheep Squadron model airplane club Demonstrations included entertaining indoor in-flight demonstrations everything RC blimps rubber-powered Free Flight modelseven RC Electric Bleriot II little Hobby Lobby International import monoplane has received much attention Electric Scale-for-fun crowd Exhibitors booths included aircraft products such kits ARFs Almost Ready-to-Fly ARCs Almost Ready-to-Cover tools engines radios Ive included Scalerelated goodies accompanying IMS pictorial hands-down vote interesting new model show goes new company 3 Seabees Models Its new Bleriot XI Channel Crosser quite surprise its unusual models ever appear ARF format fourchannel aeroplane features beautiful wood construction fabric covering functional wing-warping roll control Its available ARF ARC flying versions its non-flying display model thats perfect display use Also available 3 Seabees Eindecker Thomas Morse Scout others hope have Bleroit later installment opposite end ARF spectrum Jerry Nelson Nelson Aircraft Company Jerry has new Scale model under construction company displayed incredible selection laser-cut fittings hardware IMS hardware top-grade could find use number fittings descriptive listing send dollar Nelson June1998 111 IMS Bleriot Xl Channel Crosser 3 Seabees Arizona Model Aircrafters Lewis Parabellum other WW Models Can believe Almost Ready-to-Fly machine gun kits Nelson Aircraft Company Hilisboro OR displayed line Arizona Model Aircrafters wire wheels several styles sizesknock-you-out laser-cut scale hardware fittings Champions Choice Worlds Finest & Fastest Racing Engines have trophies prove Versions Sport & Competition Available Sizes 1510 50 Only Way Serious Horsepower Upgrade ter Spurt tngines Up 1500 RPM Increase Over Stuck Mottler available 00 size Models fit 0S32 Webra 32 ST G 34 OS 40/46 SF 0S46 FX ASP 45 Magnum XL 40/46/53 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/45 ST 05 40/45/51 Webra 40/50 MVVS 40 Rassi 40/45/53 Complete togine/Muttler Combos Available tar Application Engine Included Backplate Mounting System CNC Barstock Aluminum Replaces Stock Backplute 0-Ring Seal roublesome Gaskets Available fur ST 40/45/Si Rossi 40/45 Webra 40/50 05 40/46 SF VS 45 Thunder Tiger Pro 40/46/53 Mageum XL 40/46/53 Ultra Oil Preservative After-Rue Oil Mudel Engines Fully Compatible OSNS Pump Systems s Prevent Rust & Cerrosien Others Hone Foiled lable 3 Convenient Sizes 8 oz Quart Gallon -Pylon Racing Parts & Accessories OS Super Tiger YS Repair Service Send $300 oar 1998 Catalog er Inquiries Welcome PERFORMANCE SPECIALTI ES P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Phone 702-265-7523 702-265-7522 E-mail perfopeC@acinet Aircraft Company 21550 NW Nicholas Court Unit D Hilisboro OR 97124 Arizona Model Aircrafters has receiving positive attention its line vintage Scale aircraft kits hardware first DH- 1 designed John Cole followed Spad XIII addition companys sixth- quarter- thirdscale kit lineup wide selection brass turnbuckles wire wheels Lewis machine guns other finely machined hardware has become available catalog send $5 Arizona Model Aircrafters 9050 E Gray Rd Scottsdale AZ 85260 Another IMS highlight display Wright Engineering booth no building board Scale modelers would impressed flat building surface took pins easily held firmly certainly Simple though ingenious Wright Building Board trulyflat model-building surface might sound like such revelation finding commercially available flat building board has compromise after compromise probably have dozen different work surfaces stored workshop Most some form hollow solid core door blanks others efforts hit-or-miss manufacturers Somesuch Eldon J Linds Magnetic Building Boardare very good others useless however compare usefulness quality Wright version Hollow-core doors take T-pins easily finger pressure surfaces sag slightly between inner frame members solid-core door hard beat pins building board end building boards could Its Wright Building Board Wright Engineering must driven surface tack hammer resulting approximate 25% pin inventory loss during course average building project prefer use solid core would switch heartbeat could find flat surface would accept pins easily Numerous pin-hungry surfaces can applied building board covering door blank has never worked recommended materials dont remain flat very long some arent flat begin base Wright Building Board t/2-inch particle board covered l/2 inch high-density cork four edges laminated board machined flush edges cork rounded prevent tearing ripping gouging ends keep everything flat two fulllength capped aluminum square rails run underneath boards wooden base final product 48 x 15 surface need waxed paper youre ready start next Scale project Wright Engineering also has 15 x 12 board available smaller projects makes handy secondary building board fins rudders other subcomponents wing panels drying 112 Model Aviation t Racing Free-Flight Electrics 4 Diameter Replaceable 0-Ring Tire 1 per Pair l Axles Availuhle dyed choice celor True Chrome Plating Improved Porting ng Options Sizes Fit Most VS OS togives 45 108 tar Application PRECISION Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9 am 6 pm EDTr Dept 3 42805 Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 larger board large projects 60 x 24 board planning stages might see boards near future recommend using selfhealing cutting mats rather cutting directly top cork boards eventually deteriorates surfaces Selfhealing mats available Hobbico Edjer Company XActoTM other sources Wright Engineerings packaging promotional materials demonstrate same devotion quality building boards information send $1 Todd Anderson Wright Engineering 11780 Terracina Blvd Redlands CA 92373-4855 noteworthy Scale models displayed IMS exhibitor booths static tables Ace R/C has added pair new 1/2A models its familiar Simple Series J-3 Cub F4U Corsair 36-inch Chance-Vought Corsair miniature Scalefor-fun version WW II ace Gregory Pappy Boyingtons #49 bent-wing model Cub 35-inch model Pipers timeless classic Both aircraft fly nicely 049-074 two-strokes use two- four-channel radio systems House Balsas Don Dombrowski has having field day reissued /2A aircraft series todays smaller lighter powerful radio systems engines set inexpensive Robart /2A mechanical retracts exciting Scale subjects make extremely cost-effective projects Dons Beech Bonanza joins Fw 190 Butcher Bird P-SI Mustang 109 others House Balsa kit features all-wood construction clear one-piece molded upper deck canopy section models can built quickly fly great Docu-Search in-box empty its time remind service let new readers know what Docu-Search will help you have dream model head having difficulty finding three-views plans kits information about color-and-markings anything else Just send postcard letter tell what need will include request monthly column few months later name address request will published someone has what youre looking person will contact let know no charge service few rules 1 Understand least fourmonth lead time publications usually takes least long before request can printed Dont send request get angry because didnt see next issue 2 postcard fine youd like know issue Model Aviation will contain request include selfin USA TRU-TURN now otters very finest versatile lightweight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out tor true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS SAFETY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 / 943-1867 Z E 1998 113 H ElevonMixerGlowDriver __ ELECTRONIC MIXERON-BOARD GLOW DRIVER elevons v-tails flapsmakes starling easier poilers Ultra-simplesafer Keeps glow plug setup insfallationhot f ust engine Rugged microprocessor-seeds Microproc based desigs 100%essor-based desigs simply electronic high rel-connects between throttle abilify Simply consentsnevo receiver Revemi between snvos andbin seer-selectable no receiver Features individual sevo reversing nod tour different mininga.. . ,ointO Can e..r . weglow plugs Unit automatically rates allow tailor miner needs model Willtorus off transmitter off100% electronic Made sot overdrive nevcs options selected simpleUSA designed werk modem radio systems Low power switches Made USA designed cork modern AMconsumption Comes wifh heskup wire Less radio connector power FM PCM radio systems Ultra-low power consumption Lesscell end piug clip Size 17 o 12 n 04 Weight S4oz radio connectors Weight hShoz Size 19 050 o SdPart No OA $3496 withradio connector $3790 Part Na — EM310A $3095 Ieee connectore $3995 complete radio conneotor plug clip $4499 complete aystema CALL ACCessorySwitChDual-Output ServoReverser ACCESSORY SWITCH gives theDUAL-OUTPUT SERVO REX ability add os/off tuection anygives older rudics channel sacrificing oben-revema direction oslo ability control servo Theamy ma AccessorySwitch designed toawl uses switch tic 30 volts up 30normal eizz sz crops wroro amps man power dissiputiontho sue stan espensive Y-horsesa 300 weffs Modern microprocesaar-based design -c.z..ry-makes split elevator law-servo ailerons o uuuue-aeooaader Switch very simple setup end nutalllust connect between theinstallation euper-eusy fufodern microprooeuuor-based design servo receiver channel choose oft points100% electronic Reverser very simple installjust selected simple dip switches 16 different values LEDconnect between servos receiver channel indicator help wifh sefup Unit automatically tore oft yourchoose No setup nothing fuss with--just plug ills forget ii transmitter nit Made USA designed awrk AMMade USA designed werk modern AM FM FM PCM radio systems Low power consumption Less radioPCM radio systems Ultra-low power cossumption Lass rudia connector Size 16 oO0ho 04 Weight 12 ozconnector Size t 6 056 04 Weight 0200z Part No OU $3495 Ieee connector 53790 completePart No 2U $2495 Ieee connector 52790 camplete Complete nyatemo andP 0 Box 3129 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78463-3129send forAdd $450 S&H otherprodocto acailabte 0000 & inFo 012 914-6943 Oulic CTFREE TX Pee add p/Oven cars nodhoalo oToMcvScnvicc FAX& AFrosHouns 512 914-0643 5% CeO toots detailo cosicuL STAFF pmetek@swbeilnetCatalog a tee Over 1100 Select *Gleor 54 5 55 Scam150 sheets *60 site30 SOnolsi *00 Size00 SAoersi *510 Scale22 Oheetal *1/tO scab22 Sbzotni *504 Scale22 Ohentol *Poc Oncais 91 oem ito Sheets Oct 3sinus eai *hilt Meskivon 151 onto15 Sheets *ttoweclatue Mashioss 13 Sizes- Sheetni etovir Chito copy * LeOnsoasO Suwhes 1t14-0O-510-Sa-3u-75-t-o--3-O--4r 315 t coios See coin chatl * Finns unoican OnitnO Knsduo Cootodaatel * Sias tt Coios 0 Sizes plus 1 Shent Ossostod S/toni * Pipe cub Oncats 5/5 10 u 1/3 scams 10 Sheets * Checkehonds 0 Olnas 0 Color COobiatines * Tmo sheets 14-310 26 ott Coics seochatl * Oica5 tdakisssSn Setul IA V 9 OSiieOov insionia174 Semi D La* stosos Mountsa Pksl PRESSURE SENSITIVE WATER TRANSFER Authentic model issignias prensare sensitine waler ansa 0400 transfer 1/4 1/6 I/O scale sine propeller decais 44 d War II hill markings stars flags letters numbers jtt5 r decals trim sheets much mach n CI-wjz LORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS PO BOX 304 EAST LONOMEADOW MA 9t929 TEL 413 525 6110 FAX 413 525 Fults Dual Strut Nose Gears have established themselves industry standard after-market enhancements model aircraft Choose model right Model RE 3003 RE 30035 REOPO4 RE40045 RE 5005 RE 5105 RE 6106 RE 7107 RF36J RE57J 4318 RE 770 RE 000 Costom 51015 Also Available Ovecl add $300 55H USAI 1 -eoo-e09-3e32 Fax 21 7-351 -3590 Fults Tooling PO Boo 155 Savvy IL e1574 MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE NO GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE - SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER NO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 2OAMP 1-14cELL 12 xO 85 xO39 13g146oz wires 4700Hz includes setup LED 995 *N* MICRO DEMON 102 *N* 20AMP 6-8CELL BEC BRAKE 21g175oz wires 4700Hz 18x085x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON 200 35AMP 1-16CELL 16 xl 0 xO42 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 addressed stamped envelope Ill happy mail form letter tentative date 3 There thousands Docu-Search items must sent modelers request cannot forward information 4 Just can receive information others through Docu-Search others may benefit items have offer please kind enough let know can help 5 Most importantly Docu-Search Goodwill Industries dont ask help Piper Cubs Mustangs B-17s other easily documented subjects service intended last-ditch attempt find elusive item documentation youve tried routine sources failed give shot has helped modelers Bob Wischer 1915-1997 years column written talented F4C RC Scale world championMr Robert Wischer passed away November wife Dolly true friends Academy Model Aeronautics Scale modeling community much longer relatively short time knew wasnt close Bob may have gracious man treated wife hed known us since childhood welcome guests Wischer home shared discussions enjoyable events Bob Dolly AMA circuit during tenure AMAs Reston Virginia offices mid-1980s Bobs airplanes always Scale models made everything ground up didnt buy common hardware items such hinges control horns devises engine mounts designed accessories hand-made part replicate full-scale airplanes model Bob built conceived construction process drew plan crafted parts put together gave form covered painted forms made fly Bob gave life raw materials knew him admired him Ill miss sarcastic humor honest approach Showtime IMS storage drive its time WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains New York Weak Signals Show Toledo Ohio Ill report events future Ill resume construction Dynaflite 81-inch Spitfire next months column Ill also give impression Jim Kigers latest eight-sheet Replicraft plan set ones Sopwith Snipe its fantastic Until build straight fly safely Well again 4N Piper Pawnee Use Pawnee training sport aerobatics towing gliders camera platform application requiring low wing loading large fuselage Features 2 piece fiberglass cowl 2 piece wing wood construction Photo instructions book Adjustable Engine mount box variely engine applications Transportable Unique wing joiner allows quick removal wings IJE ~f G etly AIRTRONICS Specialty Division 1578 Osage Street San Marcos CA 92069Phone 760-744-1553Fax 760-744-2133 Available Leading Hobby Dealers Contact Whyte Wings Dealer Inquiries Invited Span 90 Area lll5sq Weight 1 ito iLl lbs Power 108 two-stroke 30 four-stroke VIPER MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Park CA 94025 1-800-5928473 VISA MASTERCARD

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