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Radio Control: Scale

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/11
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111

RADIO CONTROL SCALE NASA National Association Scale Aeromodelers kingpin Stan Alexander has kind enough lend skill column Stan will alternately provide magazines monthly Radio Control RC Scale report assuring good balance varying points view slightly different flavor style Stan does great job Spitfire Build-Along have received letters regarding disappearance Spitfire build-along Interest never lost bench time lost work schedule has eased little Im back Spitfire again very nice Scale-for-fun project Im sorry have let go long last installment can remember mounting engine choice completing forward fuselage construction vertical fin horizontal stabilizer should sheeted sanded rudder two elevator panels should ready fabric covering next step wing have original Dynaflite model Mark Smith might find written instructions rather confusing text Great Planes Dynaflite version better still bit vague comes trailing edge TB strip took few minutes finally figured out trailing edge strip didnt stand upright actually two pieces under ribs other abovespar style Once grasp wing construction breezed along nicely Cover wing plan waxed paper pin lower /32 x 1/2 TB strip over plan As pin TB down hold strip against metal straightedge assure straight Glue diecut trailing edge piece small triangular tip piece against TB strip Instead usual balsa sheet leading edge nestling under spar 84-inch Giant Scale Spitfire calls another strip /32 x /2 balsa pinned under main spar rear edge balsa strip centered under spar Close inspection top side views plan will clarify strips location Pin strip down keeping straight along its length straightedge install trips rib locations W-4 throogh W-10 Cut trim pieces 3A2 sheet cover center section Butt-glue pieces together sand 100-grit sandpaper T-bar before glue pin position over plan main spar lamination two x wood sticks upper piece somewhat shorter lower Check plan end upper piece just past location W-9 wing rib Glue lower spar capstrips center section sheeting forward /32 x /2 balsa strip Use soft pencil identify die-cut ribs pop sheets group pairsone set right panel other set left Pay particular attention aileron ribs dont mark will probably mix up Glue ribs W-2 through W-l0 capstrips center-section sheeting trailing-edge strip Avoid getting glue spar spar notches ribs Cut strip /4 x l/l6 balsa fit between ribs W-5 W-9 Cut strip slightly oversize sand fit perfectly between ribs will trailing edge wing aileron fit right glue strip down Trim die-cut aileron bottom sheet clear trailing edge sheet tip sheet A6 side Lightly sand leading edge sheet its straight Before pinning aileron bottom down line ends ribs W-5 W-9 upright rear spar between piece waxed paper prevent aileron parts being glued wing during construction Pin down lower aileron sheet glue aileron ribs W-5 through W-9 far Vve gone next step reverse position Robart retract gear units determine proper angle gears mounting rails will much come Stay Modelers Projects Bill Bunn Baltimore Maryland hes constructing 1924 Curtiss R-6 Army air racer Bills plans developed scanning outline Paul Matt drawing enlarging image CAD computer November1999 109 authors build-along project resumes right wing panel Dynaflites 84-inch Giant Scale Spitfire Robart will modify rugged 605 retract landing gear system suit Dynaflite other 1A-scale Spitfire project Robart retract units will mounted Spitfires wing British fighters correct outward-extending configuration Tubing Bender Du-Bro Products does superior job making kink-free bends /8 brass copper tubing December Airplane Champion Indiana outdoor con Control along vv largest m best aided drafting program After printing correctly-sized drawing Bill devised structure would yield outline correctly original aircraft small side spanning 19 feet Bills quarter-scale racer 57 inches span Hes using Thunder Tiger 12 two-stroke power model muffler mounted cowling just behind engine Bill needed six-inch wheels found light strong set baby carriage local flea market very good-looking airplane Im surprised havent seen model form Docu-Search Timothy McClelland searching anything can get Bell Tri-4 later known D-6 Wooden Warrior airplanes military designation XP-77 airplane all-wood fighter designed built Bell 1942 through 1944 cockpit located behind wings trailing edge nose appeared rather longmuch like late-1930s homebuilt sport airplane 3rd National Model ng Center Muncie iontrol Line Radio birds-eye view ecember issue EiI i iii [I u j{~ Iii [1 [IVTEIITFfl i ii [I 1TI1 II i iii aiI 111 * Ii ut II i1I f Hi Fl-U First Freedom Speech Freedom Press now theres. FREEDOM FROM FREIGHT Its Revolutionary New Way Buy Engine ReDlacement Bearings Now can call Boca Bearing toll free anywhere U S Canada order two live ten hundred bearings inventory over million bearings never pay dime shipping handling Standard High Speed High Heat Bearings 500 Engines Stock AND SHIPPING IS FREE TOLL FREE PHONE 800-332-3256 FREE FAX 800-409-9191 110 Model Aviation W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 2304 Raton Florida 33433 USA Phone 561-998-0004 561-998-0119 Email bearingagatenet http//wwwbocabearingscom NHS has outstanding selection Scale fittings serious modelers including crafted metal belicranks control horns Bull Bunns Baltimore MD Curtiss R-6 air racer under construction plans developed Paul Matt drawing Timothy feels 82/2-inch l/4 scale version 27/2-foot aircraft would make fine model would too difficult transport anyone can help photos threeviews outline drawings color-andmarkings information Mr MeClelland would grateful Please contact him 5004 Windriver Dr McKees Rocks PA 15136 Manufacturers News decades Du Bro Products has leading manufacturer quality model tools hardware No matter what think cant live company seems come up commercial version does job tee Considering physical torture Scale fuel tank installations often present /s tubing Scale modelers will happy know Du-Bros Tubing Bender job easy-to operate tool Scale modelers will much-better equipped deal severe bends required complicated tank installation tubing bender uses simple pulley-style roller trap tubing position bend made holding wall tubing securely assuring users kink-free bends regardless tight bend put tube Try tool its excellent Du-Bro Products located 480 Bonner Rd Wauconda IL 60084 Jerry Nelsons company Nelson Hobby Specialties offers interesting product mixes Ive seen Scale modeler highest caliber Jerry knows items Scale builders need knows produce highest standards NHS catalog runs full gamut Scale fittings building products Jerrys selection includes System Three odorless paint wide assortment servo arms bellcranks flying wires Scale instruments absolutely fantastic array fasteners nuts bolts washers turnbuckles etc epoxy adhesives spraying equipment Sherline metalworking lathes mills NHS catalog $5 price catalog deducted first purchase Get catalog friends Id give NHS endorsement anytime Send fiver Nelson Hobby Specialties 394 SW 211th Ave Aloha OR 97006 next installment Ill address modifications needed get Robarts wing right direction Spitfire legs dont retract inward Pattern model base gear closer fuselage gears retract outwardas Spitfire Until build straight fly safely Well again 4COR POt ATED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS SSORIES PA I4A&1pEp4uI4inu IUIIIiIUdLIIUIE1kPLIt CALL NOW 810677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 orders Send $100 COpen $200 CanadaMonday Friday II S I 621$3O0outsideoftJSA lOam-4pm EST U now sell onlyM/D SPORT 40/60 factory direct. no MM82 span$12900 longer through dis/D MARK II 91 4-stroke tributors means lower 108 span 2000 sq 15 lb 00 prices Place orders M/D AGRI-DUCK 110 span 1204-stroke mail phone over2000 sq 16 lb $23000 net Ask FREEFREE SHIPPING info pack New prices f' T-Shirt L XL XXL 00 NEW ADDRESSVideo$1000 5380 Providence LaneTOLL FREE 888-790-8577 Sumerduck VAenet~/udduck 22742-1816newmaIn ad ress! November1999 111 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-51 Brochure $100 SASE Flight Line Toys ox 3484 Springfield MO 65808

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/11
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111

RADIO CONTROL SCALE NASA National Association Scale Aeromodelers kingpin Stan Alexander has kind enough lend skill column Stan will alternately provide magazines monthly Radio Control RC Scale report assuring good balance varying points view slightly different flavor style Stan does great job Spitfire Build-Along have received letters regarding disappearance Spitfire build-along Interest never lost bench time lost work schedule has eased little Im back Spitfire again very nice Scale-for-fun project Im sorry have let go long last installment can remember mounting engine choice completing forward fuselage construction vertical fin horizontal stabilizer should sheeted sanded rudder two elevator panels should ready fabric covering next step wing have original Dynaflite model Mark Smith might find written instructions rather confusing text Great Planes Dynaflite version better still bit vague comes trailing edge TB strip took few minutes finally figured out trailing edge strip didnt stand upright actually two pieces under ribs other abovespar style Once grasp wing construction breezed along nicely Cover wing plan waxed paper pin lower /32 x 1/2 TB strip over plan As pin TB down hold strip against metal straightedge assure straight Glue diecut trailing edge piece small triangular tip piece against TB strip Instead usual balsa sheet leading edge nestling under spar 84-inch Giant Scale Spitfire calls another strip /32 x /2 balsa pinned under main spar rear edge balsa strip centered under spar Close inspection top side views plan will clarify strips location Pin strip down keeping straight along its length straightedge install trips rib locations W-4 throogh W-10 Cut trim pieces 3A2 sheet cover center section Butt-glue pieces together sand 100-grit sandpaper T-bar before glue pin position over plan main spar lamination two x wood sticks upper piece somewhat shorter lower Check plan end upper piece just past location W-9 wing rib Glue lower spar capstrips center section sheeting forward /32 x /2 balsa strip Use soft pencil identify die-cut ribs pop sheets group pairsone set right panel other set left Pay particular attention aileron ribs dont mark will probably mix up Glue ribs W-2 through W-l0 capstrips center-section sheeting trailing-edge strip Avoid getting glue spar spar notches ribs Cut strip /4 x l/l6 balsa fit between ribs W-5 W-9 Cut strip slightly oversize sand fit perfectly between ribs will trailing edge wing aileron fit right glue strip down Trim die-cut aileron bottom sheet clear trailing edge sheet tip sheet A6 side Lightly sand leading edge sheet its straight Before pinning aileron bottom down line ends ribs W-5 W-9 upright rear spar between piece waxed paper prevent aileron parts being glued wing during construction Pin down lower aileron sheet glue aileron ribs W-5 through W-9 far Vve gone next step reverse position Robart retract gear units determine proper angle gears mounting rails will much come Stay Modelers Projects Bill Bunn Baltimore Maryland hes constructing 1924 Curtiss R-6 Army air racer Bills plans developed scanning outline Paul Matt drawing enlarging image CAD computer November1999 109 authors build-along project resumes right wing panel Dynaflites 84-inch Giant Scale Spitfire Robart will modify rugged 605 retract landing gear system suit Dynaflite other 1A-scale Spitfire project Robart retract units will mounted Spitfires wing British fighters correct outward-extending configuration Tubing Bender Du-Bro Products does superior job making kink-free bends /8 brass copper tubing December Airplane Champion Indiana outdoor con Control along vv largest m best aided drafting program After printing correctly-sized drawing Bill devised structure would yield outline correctly original aircraft small side spanning 19 feet Bills quarter-scale racer 57 inches span Hes using Thunder Tiger 12 two-stroke power model muffler mounted cowling just behind engine Bill needed six-inch wheels found light strong set baby carriage local flea market very good-looking airplane Im surprised havent seen model form Docu-Search Timothy McClelland searching anything can get Bell Tri-4 later known D-6 Wooden Warrior airplanes military designation XP-77 airplane all-wood fighter designed built Bell 1942 through 1944 cockpit located behind wings trailing edge nose appeared rather longmuch like late-1930s homebuilt sport airplane 3rd National Model ng Center Muncie iontrol Line Radio birds-eye view ecember issue EiI i iii [I u j{~ Iii [1 [IVTEIITFfl i ii [I 1TI1 II i iii aiI 111 * Ii ut II i1I f Hi Fl-U First Freedom Speech Freedom Press now theres. FREEDOM FROM FREIGHT Its Revolutionary New Way Buy Engine ReDlacement Bearings Now can call Boca Bearing toll free anywhere U S Canada order two live ten hundred bearings inventory over million bearings never pay dime shipping handling Standard High Speed High Heat Bearings 500 Engines Stock AND SHIPPING IS FREE TOLL FREE PHONE 800-332-3256 FREE FAX 800-409-9191 110 Model Aviation W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 2304 Raton Florida 33433 USA Phone 561-998-0004 561-998-0119 Email bearingagatenet http//wwwbocabearingscom NHS has outstanding selection Scale fittings serious modelers including crafted metal belicranks control horns Bull Bunns Baltimore MD Curtiss R-6 air racer under construction plans developed Paul Matt drawing Timothy feels 82/2-inch l/4 scale version 27/2-foot aircraft would make fine model would too difficult transport anyone can help photos threeviews outline drawings color-andmarkings information Mr MeClelland would grateful Please contact him 5004 Windriver Dr McKees Rocks PA 15136 Manufacturers News decades Du Bro Products has leading manufacturer quality model tools hardware No matter what think cant live company seems come up commercial version does job tee Considering physical torture Scale fuel tank installations often present /s tubing Scale modelers will happy know Du-Bros Tubing Bender job easy-to operate tool Scale modelers will much-better equipped deal severe bends required complicated tank installation tubing bender uses simple pulley-style roller trap tubing position bend made holding wall tubing securely assuring users kink-free bends regardless tight bend put tube Try tool its excellent Du-Bro Products located 480 Bonner Rd Wauconda IL 60084 Jerry Nelsons company Nelson Hobby Specialties offers interesting product mixes Ive seen Scale modeler highest caliber Jerry knows items Scale builders need knows produce highest standards NHS catalog runs full gamut Scale fittings building products Jerrys selection includes System Three odorless paint wide assortment servo arms bellcranks flying wires Scale instruments absolutely fantastic array fasteners nuts bolts washers turnbuckles etc epoxy adhesives spraying equipment Sherline metalworking lathes mills NHS catalog $5 price catalog deducted first purchase Get catalog friends Id give NHS endorsement anytime Send fiver Nelson Hobby Specialties 394 SW 211th Ave Aloha OR 97006 next installment Ill address modifications needed get Robarts wing right direction Spitfire legs dont retract inward Pattern model base gear closer fuselage gears retract outwardas Spitfire Until build straight fly safely Well again 4COR POt ATED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS SSORIES PA I4A&1pEp4uI4inu IUIIIiIUdLIIUIE1kPLIt CALL NOW 810677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 orders Send $100 COpen $200 CanadaMonday Friday II S I 621$3O0outsideoftJSA lOam-4pm EST U now sell onlyM/D SPORT 40/60 factory direct. no MM82 span$12900 longer through dis/D MARK II 91 4-stroke tributors means lower 108 span 2000 sq 15 lb 00 prices Place orders M/D AGRI-DUCK 110 span 1204-stroke mail phone over2000 sq 16 lb $23000 net Ask FREEFREE SHIPPING info pack New prices f' T-Shirt L XL XXL 00 NEW ADDRESSVideo$1000 5380 Providence LaneTOLL FREE 888-790-8577 Sumerduck VAenet~/udduck 22742-1816newmaIn ad ress! November1999 111 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-51 Brochure $100 SASE Flight Line Toys ox 3484 Springfield MO 65808

Author: J. Troy


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/11
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 111

RADIO CONTROL SCALE NASA National Association Scale Aeromodelers kingpin Stan Alexander has kind enough lend skill column Stan will alternately provide magazines monthly Radio Control RC Scale report assuring good balance varying points view slightly different flavor style Stan does great job Spitfire Build-Along have received letters regarding disappearance Spitfire build-along Interest never lost bench time lost work schedule has eased little Im back Spitfire again very nice Scale-for-fun project Im sorry have let go long last installment can remember mounting engine choice completing forward fuselage construction vertical fin horizontal stabilizer should sheeted sanded rudder two elevator panels should ready fabric covering next step wing have original Dynaflite model Mark Smith might find written instructions rather confusing text Great Planes Dynaflite version better still bit vague comes trailing edge TB strip took few minutes finally figured out trailing edge strip didnt stand upright actually two pieces under ribs other abovespar style Once grasp wing construction breezed along nicely Cover wing plan waxed paper pin lower /32 x 1/2 TB strip over plan As pin TB down hold strip against metal straightedge assure straight Glue diecut trailing edge piece small triangular tip piece against TB strip Instead usual balsa sheet leading edge nestling under spar 84-inch Giant Scale Spitfire calls another strip /32 x /2 balsa pinned under main spar rear edge balsa strip centered under spar Close inspection top side views plan will clarify strips location Pin strip down keeping straight along its length straightedge install trips rib locations W-4 throogh W-10 Cut trim pieces 3A2 sheet cover center section Butt-glue pieces together sand 100-grit sandpaper T-bar before glue pin position over plan main spar lamination two x wood sticks upper piece somewhat shorter lower Check plan end upper piece just past location W-9 wing rib Glue lower spar capstrips center section sheeting forward /32 x /2 balsa strip Use soft pencil identify die-cut ribs pop sheets group pairsone set right panel other set left Pay particular attention aileron ribs dont mark will probably mix up Glue ribs W-2 through W-l0 capstrips center-section sheeting trailing-edge strip Avoid getting glue spar spar notches ribs Cut strip /4 x l/l6 balsa fit between ribs W-5 W-9 Cut strip slightly oversize sand fit perfectly between ribs will trailing edge wing aileron fit right glue strip down Trim die-cut aileron bottom sheet clear trailing edge sheet tip sheet A6 side Lightly sand leading edge sheet its straight Before pinning aileron bottom down line ends ribs W-5 W-9 upright rear spar between piece waxed paper prevent aileron parts being glued wing during construction Pin down lower aileron sheet glue aileron ribs W-5 through W-9 far Vve gone next step reverse position Robart retract gear units determine proper angle gears mounting rails will much come Stay Modelers Projects Bill Bunn Baltimore Maryland hes constructing 1924 Curtiss R-6 Army air racer Bills plans developed scanning outline Paul Matt drawing enlarging image CAD computer November1999 109 authors build-along project resumes right wing panel Dynaflites 84-inch Giant Scale Spitfire Robart will modify rugged 605 retract landing gear system suit Dynaflite other 1A-scale Spitfire project Robart retract units will mounted Spitfires wing British fighters correct outward-extending configuration Tubing Bender Du-Bro Products does superior job making kink-free bends /8 brass copper tubing December Airplane Champion Indiana outdoor con Control along vv largest m best aided drafting program After printing correctly-sized drawing Bill devised structure would yield outline correctly original aircraft small side spanning 19 feet Bills quarter-scale racer 57 inches span Hes using Thunder Tiger 12 two-stroke power model muffler mounted cowling just behind engine Bill needed six-inch wheels found light strong set baby carriage local flea market very good-looking airplane Im surprised havent seen model form Docu-Search Timothy McClelland searching anything can get Bell Tri-4 later known D-6 Wooden Warrior airplanes military designation XP-77 airplane all-wood fighter designed built Bell 1942 through 1944 cockpit located behind wings trailing edge nose appeared rather longmuch like late-1930s homebuilt sport airplane 3rd National Model ng Center Muncie iontrol Line Radio birds-eye view ecember issue EiI i iii [I u j{~ Iii [1 [IVTEIITFfl i ii [I 1TI1 II i iii aiI 111 * Ii ut II i1I f Hi Fl-U First Freedom Speech Freedom Press now theres. FREEDOM FROM FREIGHT Its Revolutionary New Way Buy Engine ReDlacement Bearings Now can call Boca Bearing toll free anywhere U S Canada order two live ten hundred bearings inventory over million bearings never pay dime shipping handling Standard High Speed High Heat Bearings 500 Engines Stock AND SHIPPING IS FREE TOLL FREE PHONE 800-332-3256 FREE FAX 800-409-9191 110 Model Aviation W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 2304 Raton Florida 33433 USA Phone 561-998-0004 561-998-0119 Email bearingagatenet http//wwwbocabearingscom NHS has outstanding selection Scale fittings serious modelers including crafted metal belicranks control horns Bull Bunns Baltimore MD Curtiss R-6 air racer under construction plans developed Paul Matt drawing Timothy feels 82/2-inch l/4 scale version 27/2-foot aircraft would make fine model would too difficult transport anyone can help photos threeviews outline drawings color-andmarkings information Mr MeClelland would grateful Please contact him 5004 Windriver Dr McKees Rocks PA 15136 Manufacturers News decades Du Bro Products has leading manufacturer quality model tools hardware No matter what think cant live company seems come up commercial version does job tee Considering physical torture Scale fuel tank installations often present /s tubing Scale modelers will happy know Du-Bros Tubing Bender job easy-to operate tool Scale modelers will much-better equipped deal severe bends required complicated tank installation tubing bender uses simple pulley-style roller trap tubing position bend made holding wall tubing securely assuring users kink-free bends regardless tight bend put tube Try tool its excellent Du-Bro Products located 480 Bonner Rd Wauconda IL 60084 Jerry Nelsons company Nelson Hobby Specialties offers interesting product mixes Ive seen Scale modeler highest caliber Jerry knows items Scale builders need knows produce highest standards NHS catalog runs full gamut Scale fittings building products Jerrys selection includes System Three odorless paint wide assortment servo arms bellcranks flying wires Scale instruments absolutely fantastic array fasteners nuts bolts washers turnbuckles etc epoxy adhesives spraying equipment Sherline metalworking lathes mills NHS catalog $5 price catalog deducted first purchase Get catalog friends Id give NHS endorsement anytime Send fiver Nelson Hobby Specialties 394 SW 211th Ave Aloha OR 97006 next installment Ill address modifications needed get Robarts wing right direction Spitfire legs dont retract inward Pattern model base gear closer fuselage gears retract outwardas Spitfire Until build straight fly safely Well again 4COR POt ATED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS SSORIES PA I4A&1pEp4uI4inu IUIIIiIUdLIIUIE1kPLIt CALL NOW 810677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 orders Send $100 COpen $200 CanadaMonday Friday II S I 621$3O0outsideoftJSA lOam-4pm EST U now sell onlyM/D SPORT 40/60 factory direct. no MM82 span$12900 longer through dis/D MARK II 91 4-stroke tributors means lower 108 span 2000 sq 15 lb 00 prices Place orders M/D AGRI-DUCK 110 span 1204-stroke mail phone over2000 sq 16 lb $23000 net Ask FREEFREE SHIPPING info pack New prices f' T-Shirt L XL XXL 00 NEW ADDRESSVideo$1000 5380 Providence LaneTOLL FREE 888-790-8577 Sumerduck VAenet~/udduck 22742-1816newmaIn ad ress! November1999 111 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-51 Brochure $100 SASE Flight Line Toys ox 3484 Springfield MO 65808

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