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Radio Control: Scale

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/09
Page Numbers: 120, 121

RADIO CONTROL SCALE NEVER LIMIT YOURSELF Although primary interest may Radio Control Scale models can learn great deal reading about other modeling categories Read construction articles kindtheyre packed useful building tips suggestions Read Control Line Free Flight columns Read understand Soaring columns youll never afraid dead-stick landing Read boat stuff Read car stuff take youll use learn about what nor can benefit others experiences Docu-Search John McLauchlin constructing 1/s-scale Curtiss BFC-2 Goshawk Using combination measurements taken full-scale Goshawk Wylam F-l lC early version BFC-2 drawings half-set BFC-2 plans provided Smithsonian John has drawn own plan model plans John received Smithsonian taken August 1979 RC Model Builder Johns problem plans second part two-part set John has unable locate first part first half plans set published July 1979 RC Model Builder Smithsonian does have magazine available Can help John would happy have missing first article Westberg drawings computer set threeviews better still copy complete Westberg drawing has reduced magazine size can offer assistance information please write John S McLauchlin 3314 Bailey Station Rd Collierville TN 38017-9706 Manufacturers News built Nick Zirolis Fokker DrI triplanes years ago sold friend wanted fly scalelike model early aeroplanes enjoyed triplane have acquired another kit Chuck Gill Aeroplane Works New Jersey asked Chuck about getting high-quality fiberglass cowl I$Iack High-quality fiberglass cowls Drl other Scale designs available Lenny Stankos Take Flight Model & Mold Dri referred Lenny Stanko owner Take Flight Model & Mold called chewed model-industry fat Lenny half-hour next day new DrI cowl arrived doorstep As hoped quality piece strictly first-class cloth laminated light-colored resin resulting part easier prepare priming finishing other custom fiberglass work Ive seen used Take Flight Model & Mold offers fiberglass cowls accessory parts such wheel pants drop tanks belly pans several Scale model lines plans sets including Nick Zirolis field-proven designs Take Flight also has parts Midwest kits Jim Meister designs Dynaflite Great Planes Top Flite kits selection Pica Carl Goldberg models pricing availability send dollar selfaddressed stamped envelope Take Flight Model & Mold Inc 5350 Mcintosh Pt Suite 120 Sanford FL 32773 Nick Zirolis designs have satisfying Scale communitysport modelers serious competitorsfor three decades simple -scale Fokker DrI triplane series exciting multiengine military civilian aircraft Ziroli lineup will probably show something youd really like build fly Nick has added 80-inch Elan Ercoupe fleet its likely right model entry- mid-level competition impressive Sunday Scale flying level Nicks plans available Nick Ziroli Models 29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 Send buck SASE complete list terrific Scale projects Reids Quality Model Products also offering Ercoupe plans /s-scale rendition Spanning 72 inches model ideal 12 15 two- four-stroke engines Reids Ercoupe all-wood model fiberglass cowl available manufacturer information send SASE Reids Quality Model Products 30 Clifton St Phelps NY 14532 youve got Ziroli plan choice dont want endure drudgery rib- bulkhead-cutting full custom-cut kits available two first-rate sources Ive received several fine models cut Chuck Gill Aeroplane Works including Ziroli DrI pair -scale for-fun WW fighters designed Rich Uravitch youd like see what master craftsman has available send SASE 120 Model Aviation aster craftsman Dave Platts second video Black Art series Building & Fibergiassing Techniques Volume 1 buck Chuck Aeroplane Works 2134 Gilbride Rd Martinsyille NJ 08836-223 1 Ziroli designs also available quality full kits Gary Madden Madden Models Although have completed model Garys kits Nick tells quality fit outstanding Nicks endorsement enough pass Garys name confidence availability pricing send dollar SASE Madden Models 278 Horicon Ave Brant Lake NY 12815 met Dave Platt 1980 flying old Veco Thunderbird Control Line model school athletic field Ft Lauderdale Florida noticed another guy setting up Control Line stuff opposite side track walked over say hi Coincidentally just completed Dave Platt Fw 190 now available kit Pica Enterprises very happy meet designer model long admired work subject numerous modeling magazine articles Since Dave has friend although distance mentor man walking encyclopedia modeling skills technical knowledge seems happy share whatever needed anyone takes time ask Awhile back Dave released Secrets Weathering first videotape Black Art instructional series years Weak Signals RC show Toledo Ohio Dave presented latest Black Art video offering Building & Fibergiassing Techniques Volume Building & Fiberglassing Techniques will take viewers masters workshop will see competition-level model constructed plan upward first installment Dave demonstrates fuselage tailgroup construction showing several shortcuts timeproven techniques enhance almost anyones inventory Scale modeling skills familiar witty style Dave shares 50 years modeling experience modeler aspires build better Scale models Dave member AMA Hall Fame creator RC Modelers original Scale Hand column many-time winner AMA Nationals recipient numerous pilots choice critics choice awards Building & Fiberglassing Techniques Volume runs approximately two hours available direct Dave Platt Models Inc 1306 Havre NE Palm Bay FL 32907 $3495 includes priority mail doorstep video presentation packed serious modeling value youre building Daves /5-scale designs other /5-scale heavy-metal warbird should look what available molded-resin cockpit accessory kits Jack Dorman Models Jack produces cockpits accessories several models including Platts Fw 190A series prepared kit construction selected Jacks full cockpit detailed machine gun kits nestle quite correctly ahead canopy under models lifting hood complete rundown what offered write JD Models 317 Jonquil Ave Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 Theres plenty come try next time meantime build straight fly safely Well again RIC SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus EKCatalog containing lists R/C maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE KlineDiscover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & othersUPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pmSend E-Mail PTWaters@junocom KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 September 1999 121 Jack Dorman Models makes molded resin interior kits Shown Simple Elan Ercoupe Ideal leisure competitive flying Dave Platt Models 1/5-scale Fw 190A series Butcher Bird Plans available Reids Quality Model Products

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/09
Page Numbers: 120, 121

RADIO CONTROL SCALE NEVER LIMIT YOURSELF Although primary interest may Radio Control Scale models can learn great deal reading about other modeling categories Read construction articles kindtheyre packed useful building tips suggestions Read Control Line Free Flight columns Read understand Soaring columns youll never afraid dead-stick landing Read boat stuff Read car stuff take youll use learn about what nor can benefit others experiences Docu-Search John McLauchlin constructing 1/s-scale Curtiss BFC-2 Goshawk Using combination measurements taken full-scale Goshawk Wylam F-l lC early version BFC-2 drawings half-set BFC-2 plans provided Smithsonian John has drawn own plan model plans John received Smithsonian taken August 1979 RC Model Builder Johns problem plans second part two-part set John has unable locate first part first half plans set published July 1979 RC Model Builder Smithsonian does have magazine available Can help John would happy have missing first article Westberg drawings computer set threeviews better still copy complete Westberg drawing has reduced magazine size can offer assistance information please write John S McLauchlin 3314 Bailey Station Rd Collierville TN 38017-9706 Manufacturers News built Nick Zirolis Fokker DrI triplanes years ago sold friend wanted fly scalelike model early aeroplanes enjoyed triplane have acquired another kit Chuck Gill Aeroplane Works New Jersey asked Chuck about getting high-quality fiberglass cowl I$Iack High-quality fiberglass cowls Drl other Scale designs available Lenny Stankos Take Flight Model & Mold Dri referred Lenny Stanko owner Take Flight Model & Mold called chewed model-industry fat Lenny half-hour next day new DrI cowl arrived doorstep As hoped quality piece strictly first-class cloth laminated light-colored resin resulting part easier prepare priming finishing other custom fiberglass work Ive seen used Take Flight Model & Mold offers fiberglass cowls accessory parts such wheel pants drop tanks belly pans several Scale model lines plans sets including Nick Zirolis field-proven designs Take Flight also has parts Midwest kits Jim Meister designs Dynaflite Great Planes Top Flite kits selection Pica Carl Goldberg models pricing availability send dollar selfaddressed stamped envelope Take Flight Model & Mold Inc 5350 Mcintosh Pt Suite 120 Sanford FL 32773 Nick Zirolis designs have satisfying Scale communitysport modelers serious competitorsfor three decades simple -scale Fokker DrI triplane series exciting multiengine military civilian aircraft Ziroli lineup will probably show something youd really like build fly Nick has added 80-inch Elan Ercoupe fleet its likely right model entry- mid-level competition impressive Sunday Scale flying level Nicks plans available Nick Ziroli Models 29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 Send buck SASE complete list terrific Scale projects Reids Quality Model Products also offering Ercoupe plans /s-scale rendition Spanning 72 inches model ideal 12 15 two- four-stroke engines Reids Ercoupe all-wood model fiberglass cowl available manufacturer information send SASE Reids Quality Model Products 30 Clifton St Phelps NY 14532 youve got Ziroli plan choice dont want endure drudgery rib- bulkhead-cutting full custom-cut kits available two first-rate sources Ive received several fine models cut Chuck Gill Aeroplane Works including Ziroli DrI pair -scale for-fun WW fighters designed Rich Uravitch youd like see what master craftsman has available send SASE 120 Model Aviation aster craftsman Dave Platts second video Black Art series Building & Fibergiassing Techniques Volume 1 buck Chuck Aeroplane Works 2134 Gilbride Rd Martinsyille NJ 08836-223 1 Ziroli designs also available quality full kits Gary Madden Madden Models Although have completed model Garys kits Nick tells quality fit outstanding Nicks endorsement enough pass Garys name confidence availability pricing send dollar SASE Madden Models 278 Horicon Ave Brant Lake NY 12815 met Dave Platt 1980 flying old Veco Thunderbird Control Line model school athletic field Ft Lauderdale Florida noticed another guy setting up Control Line stuff opposite side track walked over say hi Coincidentally just completed Dave Platt Fw 190 now available kit Pica Enterprises very happy meet designer model long admired work subject numerous modeling magazine articles Since Dave has friend although distance mentor man walking encyclopedia modeling skills technical knowledge seems happy share whatever needed anyone takes time ask Awhile back Dave released Secrets Weathering first videotape Black Art instructional series years Weak Signals RC show Toledo Ohio Dave presented latest Black Art video offering Building & Fibergiassing Techniques Volume Building & Fiberglassing Techniques will take viewers masters workshop will see competition-level model constructed plan upward first installment Dave demonstrates fuselage tailgroup construction showing several shortcuts timeproven techniques enhance almost anyones inventory Scale modeling skills familiar witty style Dave shares 50 years modeling experience modeler aspires build better Scale models Dave member AMA Hall Fame creator RC Modelers original Scale Hand column many-time winner AMA Nationals recipient numerous pilots choice critics choice awards Building & Fiberglassing Techniques Volume runs approximately two hours available direct Dave Platt Models Inc 1306 Havre NE Palm Bay FL 32907 $3495 includes priority mail doorstep video presentation packed serious modeling value youre building Daves /5-scale designs other /5-scale heavy-metal warbird should look what available molded-resin cockpit accessory kits Jack Dorman Models Jack produces cockpits accessories several models including Platts Fw 190A series prepared kit construction selected Jacks full cockpit detailed machine gun kits nestle quite correctly ahead canopy under models lifting hood complete rundown what offered write JD Models 317 Jonquil Ave Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 Theres plenty come try next time meantime build straight fly safely Well again RIC SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus EKCatalog containing lists R/C maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE KlineDiscover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & othersUPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pmSend E-Mail PTWaters@junocom KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 September 1999 121 Jack Dorman Models makes molded resin interior kits Shown Simple Elan Ercoupe Ideal leisure competitive flying Dave Platt Models 1/5-scale Fw 190A series Butcher Bird Plans available Reids Quality Model Products

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