RADIO CONTROL SCALE Editors note pleased welcome Stan Alexander part-time RC Scale columnist will writing bimonthly column alternating Jeff Troy Which came first chicken egg resembles question Scale modelers month Which comes first documentation Scale model answer model go back first question documentation should gathered first time year modelers start thinking about next project Documenting aircraft fun take time can accept fact may want document several different aircraft once could keep file future projects collect material drop file folder means collect three-views photos color chips before building model dreams After make all-important decision aircraft want model make decision successfully complete model modelers might say well Im going enter competition anyway may true would have effectively covered themselves ever changed minds Trying cover up mistakes change color P-51 Mustang isnt easy finding good photos example World War II museum aircraft thats still flying examples acceptable Current Project project workbench now Fairchild PT-19 airplane has appealed since first Cox PT-19 Control Line CL model years ago went through several particular aircraft Im building ED 64 restored version has seen Oshkosh WI last two years has photographed extensively US Army trainer started service Cimarron Field Oklahoma Air College late 1942 its history another time couldnt find A-scale Pilot kit out production already bought Jim Pepino plans ended up purchasing Dynaflite kit What can say Im uh frugal kit good value needs some alterations What Scale modeler doesnt highly modify kit Im incorporating slight changes go along first obvious item replace cowling good weekend flying plastic two-piece cowl leaves great deal desired kind Scale competition purchased good fiberglass replacement cowl molded polyester resin Precision Fiberglass Products Co located Louisville TN cowling comes premarked intake oil cooler propeller hub Just use handy grinder dont get too carried away lines scribed exhaust exits cowl right side cowl designed Pilot kit will fit Dynaflite model size cowl former B before building fuselage fit cowling before sheeting fuselage Use handy Dremel tool sander steady hand grind down former until cowl slides over enough room balsa sheeting covering Take time work both sides top bottom former checking fit often Other items being modified include shape rudder elevators outhoard tips main landing gear tail wheel location wing entire structure will sheeted balsa full-scale aircraft October 1999 105 Among other changes author author purchased good fiberglass made Dynaflite Fairchild PT-19 kit replacement cowl molded polyester replaced its two-piece plastic cowl resin designed Pilot kit Author added scrap balsa Lite Ply gussets PT-19s diagonal braces rest rear fuselage structure current AMA Competition Regulations available AMA FAI Sporting Code mentioned text 106 Model Aviation ted plywoodno capstrips several structural parts fuselage plywood replaced may necessary adding little thicker plywood formers B C E bad idea replaced /8-inch-thick plywood formers /4-inch-thick plywood added doublers existing material also added gussets diagonal braces rest rear fuselage structure Gussets called during construction good hard landing might break things loose under covering added make joint much stronger dont show through covering finished model cut gussets scrap balsa light plywood kit Half-circles triangle-type gussets glued place along length rear fuselage engine selected PT-19 Saito 15 FS Its probably overpowered its better have little extra throttle back have enough 15 fits same space Saito 12 Since engine will mounted inverted onboard glow must ensure reliable idle Ill update little project next time around patch Competition Update past March ClAM International Aeromodeling Committee meeting several items passed will allow greater diversity aircraft US enter FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale Scale competition weight limit has raised 10 kilograms 13 kilograms 22 pounds 26/2 pounds Radio Control F4C Control Line F4B classes weight increase effectively kills Large Scale class type competition January 2002 Several other rules changes passed controversial youre competition have never tried FAI Scale its Scale its best current FAI Sporting CodeGeneral Lynn Lockrow sent photo -scale Velie Monocoupe Clipped Wing 110 Special Classic Airplans plans Another Velie Monocoupe Lynn Lockrows Classic Airplans Camellia AL 30% 90A 116-inch wingspan Regulations Special Rules available $5 AMA Competitions Department Contact Teresa McKee 765 287-1256 ext 231 E-mail tmckee @modelaircraftorg Free Catalog once awhile run across source just have pass Fellow modeler Tom Nelson shared Small Parts Inc catalog Tom works FAA Federal Aviation Administration Scale modeler enjoys scratch-building used parts catalog construct main landing gear mechanisms driving gears retract extend gear new FM2 Wildcat items Small Parts catalog modeling use plenty applications catalog can good source Scale Mail Any time write articles about full-scale aircraft learn about prototype company people behind project Scale modeling also receive other documentation sources well plan kit sources aircraft such Velie Monocoupe April 1999 Model Aviation mail really appreciated such letter photos Lynn Lockrow sent several photos aircraft built plans has available company Classic Airplans models have round engines different version Monocoupe -scale version Clipped Wing 110 Special 30% Monocoupe 90A 116-inch wingspan Lynn says working plan Model 70/113 series aircraft Write him plans list whats coming up Bill Hannan Hannans Runway sent very nice bookletModels & Modelers International Volume 2 page two excellent three-view John Underwood several photos 1928 Velie Monocoupe featured John Underwoods book Monocoupes Men out print great deal information different aircraft dont normally see such Curtiss C-72 Kingbird Parnall Pixie II Avro 560 Miles M-18 several others also photo Roger Tennysons A-scale Avro 560 powered Saito 60 Send $1095 plus $3 postage Johns book Yet another plans source sort jumped out after Monocoupe article published should have caught right away After Model Builder magazine folded Bill Northrop carried its extensive plans service Bill has Velie Monocoupe planscale 90-inch wingspan electric power Im sure can easily modified nice four-stroke engine youre inclined plan Larry Scott $24 Reprints construction article also available Shipping within US $480 hope enjoyed column Next time around Ill write about building PT-19 new projects upcoming Scale contests year 2000 Send documentation sources interesting product sources notices upcoming Scale contest addresses top column Till next time fair skies tail winds ces Precision Fiberglass Products Co 3745 Fox Creek Rd Louisville TN 37777 423 984-0828 Small Parts Inc 13980 NW 58th Ct Box 4650 Miami FL 33014-0650 Tel 800 220-4242 Fax 800 423-9009 orders free catalog Classic Airplans 321 Camellia Dr Auburn AL 36830 Hannans Runway Box 210 Magalia CA 95954 530 873-6421 Bill Northrops Plans Service 2019 Doral Ct Henderson NV 890 14-1075 702 896-2162 ims-bnplnsrv @junocom Gasoline Check Valve Great Smoke Systems Flow Direction Only -Made fuel proof Nylon Check Valve excellent use Gas Kerosene Smoke Oil IP Diesel Glow Fuel Gasoline Check Valve may used application requires way valve Gasoline Check Valve may used smoke systems fuel systems require maintenance tank pressure Gasoline Check Valve Product No FOR 150 Size 1/16 inch lD Price $550 FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look other great products Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $450 shipping -4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Phone/Fax 503 357-2732 internet wwwfourmostcom l rcooney@ntrnet October1999 107 P0 Box 564 MA Hobart IN 46342 8tXl 348-3497 Ext 340
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107
RADIO CONTROL SCALE Editors note pleased welcome Stan Alexander part-time RC Scale columnist will writing bimonthly column alternating Jeff Troy Which came first chicken egg resembles question Scale modelers month Which comes first documentation Scale model answer model go back first question documentation should gathered first time year modelers start thinking about next project Documenting aircraft fun take time can accept fact may want document several different aircraft once could keep file future projects collect material drop file folder means collect three-views photos color chips before building model dreams After make all-important decision aircraft want model make decision successfully complete model modelers might say well Im going enter competition anyway may true would have effectively covered themselves ever changed minds Trying cover up mistakes change color P-51 Mustang isnt easy finding good photos example World War II museum aircraft thats still flying examples acceptable Current Project project workbench now Fairchild PT-19 airplane has appealed since first Cox PT-19 Control Line CL model years ago went through several particular aircraft Im building ED 64 restored version has seen Oshkosh WI last two years has photographed extensively US Army trainer started service Cimarron Field Oklahoma Air College late 1942 its history another time couldnt find A-scale Pilot kit out production already bought Jim Pepino plans ended up purchasing Dynaflite kit What can say Im uh frugal kit good value needs some alterations What Scale modeler doesnt highly modify kit Im incorporating slight changes go along first obvious item replace cowling good weekend flying plastic two-piece cowl leaves great deal desired kind Scale competition purchased good fiberglass replacement cowl molded polyester resin Precision Fiberglass Products Co located Louisville TN cowling comes premarked intake oil cooler propeller hub Just use handy grinder dont get too carried away lines scribed exhaust exits cowl right side cowl designed Pilot kit will fit Dynaflite model size cowl former B before building fuselage fit cowling before sheeting fuselage Use handy Dremel tool sander steady hand grind down former until cowl slides over enough room balsa sheeting covering Take time work both sides top bottom former checking fit often Other items being modified include shape rudder elevators outhoard tips main landing gear tail wheel location wing entire structure will sheeted balsa full-scale aircraft October 1999 105 Among other changes author author purchased good fiberglass made Dynaflite Fairchild PT-19 kit replacement cowl molded polyester replaced its two-piece plastic cowl resin designed Pilot kit Author added scrap balsa Lite Ply gussets PT-19s diagonal braces rest rear fuselage structure current AMA Competition Regulations available AMA FAI Sporting Code mentioned text 106 Model Aviation ted plywoodno capstrips several structural parts fuselage plywood replaced may necessary adding little thicker plywood formers B C E bad idea replaced /8-inch-thick plywood formers /4-inch-thick plywood added doublers existing material also added gussets diagonal braces rest rear fuselage structure Gussets called during construction good hard landing might break things loose under covering added make joint much stronger dont show through covering finished model cut gussets scrap balsa light plywood kit Half-circles triangle-type gussets glued place along length rear fuselage engine selected PT-19 Saito 15 FS Its probably overpowered its better have little extra throttle back have enough 15 fits same space Saito 12 Since engine will mounted inverted onboard glow must ensure reliable idle Ill update little project next time around patch Competition Update past March ClAM International Aeromodeling Committee meeting several items passed will allow greater diversity aircraft US enter FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale Scale competition weight limit has raised 10 kilograms 13 kilograms 22 pounds 26/2 pounds Radio Control F4C Control Line F4B classes weight increase effectively kills Large Scale class type competition January 2002 Several other rules changes passed controversial youre competition have never tried FAI Scale its Scale its best current FAI Sporting CodeGeneral Lynn Lockrow sent photo -scale Velie Monocoupe Clipped Wing 110 Special Classic Airplans plans Another Velie Monocoupe Lynn Lockrows Classic Airplans Camellia AL 30% 90A 116-inch wingspan Regulations Special Rules available $5 AMA Competitions Department Contact Teresa McKee 765 287-1256 ext 231 E-mail tmckee @modelaircraftorg Free Catalog once awhile run across source just have pass Fellow modeler Tom Nelson shared Small Parts Inc catalog Tom works FAA Federal Aviation Administration Scale modeler enjoys scratch-building used parts catalog construct main landing gear mechanisms driving gears retract extend gear new FM2 Wildcat items Small Parts catalog modeling use plenty applications catalog can good source Scale Mail Any time write articles about full-scale aircraft learn about prototype company people behind project Scale modeling also receive other documentation sources well plan kit sources aircraft such Velie Monocoupe April 1999 Model Aviation mail really appreciated such letter photos Lynn Lockrow sent several photos aircraft built plans has available company Classic Airplans models have round engines different version Monocoupe -scale version Clipped Wing 110 Special 30% Monocoupe 90A 116-inch wingspan Lynn says working plan Model 70/113 series aircraft Write him plans list whats coming up Bill Hannan Hannans Runway sent very nice bookletModels & Modelers International Volume 2 page two excellent three-view John Underwood several photos 1928 Velie Monocoupe featured John Underwoods book Monocoupes Men out print great deal information different aircraft dont normally see such Curtiss C-72 Kingbird Parnall Pixie II Avro 560 Miles M-18 several others also photo Roger Tennysons A-scale Avro 560 powered Saito 60 Send $1095 plus $3 postage Johns book Yet another plans source sort jumped out after Monocoupe article published should have caught right away After Model Builder magazine folded Bill Northrop carried its extensive plans service Bill has Velie Monocoupe planscale 90-inch wingspan electric power Im sure can easily modified nice four-stroke engine youre inclined plan Larry Scott $24 Reprints construction article also available Shipping within US $480 hope enjoyed column Next time around Ill write about building PT-19 new projects upcoming Scale contests year 2000 Send documentation sources interesting product sources notices upcoming Scale contest addresses top column Till next time fair skies tail winds ces Precision Fiberglass Products Co 3745 Fox Creek Rd Louisville TN 37777 423 984-0828 Small Parts Inc 13980 NW 58th Ct Box 4650 Miami FL 33014-0650 Tel 800 220-4242 Fax 800 423-9009 orders free catalog Classic Airplans 321 Camellia Dr Auburn AL 36830 Hannans Runway Box 210 Magalia CA 95954 530 873-6421 Bill Northrops Plans Service 2019 Doral Ct Henderson NV 890 14-1075 702 896-2162 ims-bnplnsrv @junocom Gasoline Check Valve Great Smoke Systems Flow Direction Only -Made fuel proof Nylon Check Valve excellent use Gas Kerosene Smoke Oil IP Diesel Glow Fuel Gasoline Check Valve may used application requires way valve Gasoline Check Valve may used smoke systems fuel systems require maintenance tank pressure Gasoline Check Valve Product No FOR 150 Size 1/16 inch lD Price $550 FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look other great products Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $450 shipping -4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Phone/Fax 503 357-2732 internet wwwfourmostcom l rcooney@ntrnet October1999 107 P0 Box 564 MA Hobart IN 46342 8tXl 348-3497 Ext 340
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107
RADIO CONTROL SCALE Editors note pleased welcome Stan Alexander part-time RC Scale columnist will writing bimonthly column alternating Jeff Troy Which came first chicken egg resembles question Scale modelers month Which comes first documentation Scale model answer model go back first question documentation should gathered first time year modelers start thinking about next project Documenting aircraft fun take time can accept fact may want document several different aircraft once could keep file future projects collect material drop file folder means collect three-views photos color chips before building model dreams After make all-important decision aircraft want model make decision successfully complete model modelers might say well Im going enter competition anyway may true would have effectively covered themselves ever changed minds Trying cover up mistakes change color P-51 Mustang isnt easy finding good photos example World War II museum aircraft thats still flying examples acceptable Current Project project workbench now Fairchild PT-19 airplane has appealed since first Cox PT-19 Control Line CL model years ago went through several particular aircraft Im building ED 64 restored version has seen Oshkosh WI last two years has photographed extensively US Army trainer started service Cimarron Field Oklahoma Air College late 1942 its history another time couldnt find A-scale Pilot kit out production already bought Jim Pepino plans ended up purchasing Dynaflite kit What can say Im uh frugal kit good value needs some alterations What Scale modeler doesnt highly modify kit Im incorporating slight changes go along first obvious item replace cowling good weekend flying plastic two-piece cowl leaves great deal desired kind Scale competition purchased good fiberglass replacement cowl molded polyester resin Precision Fiberglass Products Co located Louisville TN cowling comes premarked intake oil cooler propeller hub Just use handy grinder dont get too carried away lines scribed exhaust exits cowl right side cowl designed Pilot kit will fit Dynaflite model size cowl former B before building fuselage fit cowling before sheeting fuselage Use handy Dremel tool sander steady hand grind down former until cowl slides over enough room balsa sheeting covering Take time work both sides top bottom former checking fit often Other items being modified include shape rudder elevators outhoard tips main landing gear tail wheel location wing entire structure will sheeted balsa full-scale aircraft October 1999 105 Among other changes author author purchased good fiberglass made Dynaflite Fairchild PT-19 kit replacement cowl molded polyester replaced its two-piece plastic cowl resin designed Pilot kit Author added scrap balsa Lite Ply gussets PT-19s diagonal braces rest rear fuselage structure current AMA Competition Regulations available AMA FAI Sporting Code mentioned text 106 Model Aviation ted plywoodno capstrips several structural parts fuselage plywood replaced may necessary adding little thicker plywood formers B C E bad idea replaced /8-inch-thick plywood formers /4-inch-thick plywood added doublers existing material also added gussets diagonal braces rest rear fuselage structure Gussets called during construction good hard landing might break things loose under covering added make joint much stronger dont show through covering finished model cut gussets scrap balsa light plywood kit Half-circles triangle-type gussets glued place along length rear fuselage engine selected PT-19 Saito 15 FS Its probably overpowered its better have little extra throttle back have enough 15 fits same space Saito 12 Since engine will mounted inverted onboard glow must ensure reliable idle Ill update little project next time around patch Competition Update past March ClAM International Aeromodeling Committee meeting several items passed will allow greater diversity aircraft US enter FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale Scale competition weight limit has raised 10 kilograms 13 kilograms 22 pounds 26/2 pounds Radio Control F4C Control Line F4B classes weight increase effectively kills Large Scale class type competition January 2002 Several other rules changes passed controversial youre competition have never tried FAI Scale its Scale its best current FAI Sporting CodeGeneral Lynn Lockrow sent photo -scale Velie Monocoupe Clipped Wing 110 Special Classic Airplans plans Another Velie Monocoupe Lynn Lockrows Classic Airplans Camellia AL 30% 90A 116-inch wingspan Regulations Special Rules available $5 AMA Competitions Department Contact Teresa McKee 765 287-1256 ext 231 E-mail tmckee @modelaircraftorg Free Catalog once awhile run across source just have pass Fellow modeler Tom Nelson shared Small Parts Inc catalog Tom works FAA Federal Aviation Administration Scale modeler enjoys scratch-building used parts catalog construct main landing gear mechanisms driving gears retract extend gear new FM2 Wildcat items Small Parts catalog modeling use plenty applications catalog can good source Scale Mail Any time write articles about full-scale aircraft learn about prototype company people behind project Scale modeling also receive other documentation sources well plan kit sources aircraft such Velie Monocoupe April 1999 Model Aviation mail really appreciated such letter photos Lynn Lockrow sent several photos aircraft built plans has available company Classic Airplans models have round engines different version Monocoupe -scale version Clipped Wing 110 Special 30% Monocoupe 90A 116-inch wingspan Lynn says working plan Model 70/113 series aircraft Write him plans list whats coming up Bill Hannan Hannans Runway sent very nice bookletModels & Modelers International Volume 2 page two excellent three-view John Underwood several photos 1928 Velie Monocoupe featured John Underwoods book Monocoupes Men out print great deal information different aircraft dont normally see such Curtiss C-72 Kingbird Parnall Pixie II Avro 560 Miles M-18 several others also photo Roger Tennysons A-scale Avro 560 powered Saito 60 Send $1095 plus $3 postage Johns book Yet another plans source sort jumped out after Monocoupe article published should have caught right away After Model Builder magazine folded Bill Northrop carried its extensive plans service Bill has Velie Monocoupe planscale 90-inch wingspan electric power Im sure can easily modified nice four-stroke engine youre inclined plan Larry Scott $24 Reprints construction article also available Shipping within US $480 hope enjoyed column Next time around Ill write about building PT-19 new projects upcoming Scale contests year 2000 Send documentation sources interesting product sources notices upcoming Scale contest addresses top column Till next time fair skies tail winds ces Precision Fiberglass Products Co 3745 Fox Creek Rd Louisville TN 37777 423 984-0828 Small Parts Inc 13980 NW 58th Ct Box 4650 Miami FL 33014-0650 Tel 800 220-4242 Fax 800 423-9009 orders free catalog Classic Airplans 321 Camellia Dr Auburn AL 36830 Hannans Runway Box 210 Magalia CA 95954 530 873-6421 Bill Northrops Plans Service 2019 Doral Ct Henderson NV 890 14-1075 702 896-2162 ims-bnplnsrv @junocom Gasoline Check Valve Great Smoke Systems Flow Direction Only -Made fuel proof Nylon Check Valve excellent use Gas Kerosene Smoke Oil IP Diesel Glow Fuel Gasoline Check Valve may used application requires way valve Gasoline Check Valve may used smoke systems fuel systems require maintenance tank pressure Gasoline Check Valve Product No FOR 150 Size 1/16 inch lD Price $550 FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look other great products Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $450 shipping -4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Phone/Fax 503 357-2732 internet wwwfourmostcom l rcooney@ntrnet October1999 107 P0 Box 564 MA Hobart IN 46342 8tXl 348-3497 Ext 340