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Radio Control: Scale

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/11
Page Numbers: 100, 102

RADIO CONTROL SCALE w r vin . U U Izs- 1W VI 4 1 Congratulations Academy Model Aeronautics its purchase IMS International Modelers Show Pasadena California IMS has solid event 20 years Im certain purchase will help somewhat ease massive burden AMAs ongoing educational flying site efforts Congratulations also AMAs Grand Event took place June 12-14 Its good see Academy open its arms car boat railroad modelers sharing pleasures allowing share Camaraderie like can never hurt can improve relations between modelers varied hobby interests second Grand Event smashing good timeno pun intended made Thanks go AMA Programs Director Jay Mealy treated large number EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eaglesand least overweight balding modeling eagle scenic ride either two full-scale aircraft based nearby airfield Jay has done remarkable job helping bring modeling attention general populace Rarely ever does trade show run presence spreading word making positive impression behalf model aviation Academy Modelers Projects pleasures column getting close look terrific Scale models have built Left own devices wouldnt have nearly much exposure models wing warp flying wire Thanks however get see models regardless type inspiration better quality see makes want build something new improve own work Ive seen enough know day am actually going build Platt Fw 190 kit bought Toledo 10 years ago its just hard say thats going So much own musings Heres what Ive received recently Don Myers scratch-built Morane Saulnier Parasol flies two channels Mills 75 diesel engine /2A model covered English antique Litespan carries French roundels wing British roundels fuselage indicated Windsock Publication #3253 Dons models vertical stabilizer all-moving increased slightly area horizontal flying tail Both surfaces cable-operated using braided Control Line wire Two model reports came Ben Abrams Kentucky Ben multiple engines evidenced Boeing C-97 Douglas C-133B Both airplanes have 90-inch wings powered four OS 25 engines Ben strong believer simplicity except multi feature Neither model equipped flaps retracts Bens models all-balsa-and-plywood construction covered Super Coverite painted combination Cheveron Perfect Paint Hobbypoxy color Both aircraft 100 Model Aviation ific New Jersey modeler Jeff Davis builds year Top Flite P-40 has flaps retracts bomb release ASP 91 engine Don Myers scratch-built 1/2A Morane Saulnier Parasol flies two channels powered Mills 75 diesel engine Benjamin S Abrams Rumsey KY 181/2-pound Boeing C-97 has Abrams Douglas C-i 33B also spans 90 inches Neither 05a 90-inch span powered four 0S 25 engines powered behemoth nor C-97 has flaps retracts E-Z BILT WWII Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have flying Kit includes full size patterns complete instructions color photo list ready made parts included Kits $2000 total Specify plan wanted Kits available-P-38 P-40 P-51 1 Brochure $100 SASE Flight Line Toys P0 Box 3484 ngfield MO 65808 10 SP8N extremely light size Douglas weighs 18 pounds Boeing weighs 185 pounds Docu-Search Theres just request month its good Following second World War several aircraft manufacturing companies looked product diversification ConVair tested several automobile prototypes including its ConairCar sort combination airplane car 1947 ConVairCar carried Con Vair model number 118 Its lower portion small automobile powered 26 horsepower hp water-cooled Crosley engine ever released car minus upper airplane sectionwould have sold public $1500 based production run 160000 units upper section all-metal nearly complete airframe attached automobile via three fittings control hookups Power air section 180 hp Lycoming 0-435 airplane engine intent make upper section available rent airports owners lower section could drive airfield rent attach airplane fly airport drop off air section drive away Practical idea Thats project dropped ConVairCar would certainly make cool model airplane EE Bud Wolfe has able locate single black-and-white photograph ConVairCar going build model no matter what says could accurate job could share some hard-to-find documentation him Bud could use plans three- views line drawings color information anything else may have can help please contact Bud 8724 B Weldon Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Spitfire Build-Along thought Dynaflite Spitfire buildalong project abandoned Well never Between IMS East Coast Hobby Show WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show Toledo NRHSA Convention Las Vegas AMAs Grand Event few Sundays Valley Forge trade show season very busy time Now Im off hook until Octobers National Model & Hobby Show Illinois can resume project fury respectable second wind So far fuselage empennage have brought nearly completed frame-up stage next chance get project will get back bench construction wing will begin complete flaps Robart retract gear Until friends build straight fly safely Well again Model Aviation CISION FIB ERGS 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 9am-6pmEDTffi 1fA3745 Fox Creek Rd sville TN 37777

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/11
Page Numbers: 100, 102

RADIO CONTROL SCALE w r vin . U U Izs- 1W VI 4 1 Congratulations Academy Model Aeronautics its purchase IMS International Modelers Show Pasadena California IMS has solid event 20 years Im certain purchase will help somewhat ease massive burden AMAs ongoing educational flying site efforts Congratulations also AMAs Grand Event took place June 12-14 Its good see Academy open its arms car boat railroad modelers sharing pleasures allowing share Camaraderie like can never hurt can improve relations between modelers varied hobby interests second Grand Event smashing good timeno pun intended made Thanks go AMA Programs Director Jay Mealy treated large number EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eaglesand least overweight balding modeling eagle scenic ride either two full-scale aircraft based nearby airfield Jay has done remarkable job helping bring modeling attention general populace Rarely ever does trade show run presence spreading word making positive impression behalf model aviation Academy Modelers Projects pleasures column getting close look terrific Scale models have built Left own devices wouldnt have nearly much exposure models wing warp flying wire Thanks however get see models regardless type inspiration better quality see makes want build something new improve own work Ive seen enough know day am actually going build Platt Fw 190 kit bought Toledo 10 years ago its just hard say thats going So much own musings Heres what Ive received recently Don Myers scratch-built Morane Saulnier Parasol flies two channels Mills 75 diesel engine /2A model covered English antique Litespan carries French roundels wing British roundels fuselage indicated Windsock Publication #3253 Dons models vertical stabilizer all-moving increased slightly area horizontal flying tail Both surfaces cable-operated using braided Control Line wire Two model reports came Ben Abrams Kentucky Ben multiple engines evidenced Boeing C-97 Douglas C-133B Both airplanes have 90-inch wings powered four OS 25 engines Ben strong believer simplicity except multi feature Neither model equipped flaps retracts Bens models all-balsa-and-plywood construction covered Super Coverite painted combination Cheveron Perfect Paint Hobbypoxy color Both aircraft 100 Model Aviation ific New Jersey modeler Jeff Davis builds year Top Flite P-40 has flaps retracts bomb release ASP 91 engine Don Myers scratch-built 1/2A Morane Saulnier Parasol flies two channels powered Mills 75 diesel engine Benjamin S Abrams Rumsey KY 181/2-pound Boeing C-97 has Abrams Douglas C-i 33B also spans 90 inches Neither 05a 90-inch span powered four 0S 25 engines powered behemoth nor C-97 has flaps retracts E-Z BILT WWII Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have flying Kit includes full size patterns complete instructions color photo list ready made parts included Kits $2000 total Specify plan wanted Kits available-P-38 P-40 P-51 1 Brochure $100 SASE Flight Line Toys P0 Box 3484 ngfield MO 65808 10 SP8N extremely light size Douglas weighs 18 pounds Boeing weighs 185 pounds Docu-Search Theres just request month its good Following second World War several aircraft manufacturing companies looked product diversification ConVair tested several automobile prototypes including its ConairCar sort combination airplane car 1947 ConVairCar carried Con Vair model number 118 Its lower portion small automobile powered 26 horsepower hp water-cooled Crosley engine ever released car minus upper airplane sectionwould have sold public $1500 based production run 160000 units upper section all-metal nearly complete airframe attached automobile via three fittings control hookups Power air section 180 hp Lycoming 0-435 airplane engine intent make upper section available rent airports owners lower section could drive airfield rent attach airplane fly airport drop off air section drive away Practical idea Thats project dropped ConVairCar would certainly make cool model airplane EE Bud Wolfe has able locate single black-and-white photograph ConVairCar going build model no matter what says could accurate job could share some hard-to-find documentation him Bud could use plans three- views line drawings color information anything else may have can help please contact Bud 8724 B Weldon Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Spitfire Build-Along thought Dynaflite Spitfire buildalong project abandoned Well never Between IMS East Coast Hobby Show WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show Toledo NRHSA Convention Las Vegas AMAs Grand Event few Sundays Valley Forge trade show season very busy time Now Im off hook until Octobers National Model & Hobby Show Illinois can resume project fury respectable second wind So far fuselage empennage have brought nearly completed frame-up stage next chance get project will get back bench construction wing will begin complete flaps Robart retract gear Until friends build straight fly safely Well again Model Aviation CISION FIB ERGS 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 9am-6pmEDTffi 1fA3745 Fox Creek Rd sville TN 37777

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