Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer POWDERED METAL FINISHES Simulation finish bare aluminum airplane has always problem Some modelers have used actual aluminum sheet exterior surface may best solution However requires skills metalworking beyond abilities Scale modelers also introduces possibility radio interference can remember two all-metal models unmanageable air popular aluminum sheet scrap printing establishments doesnt have necessary pol ished surface Full-size planes usually built AlcIad material aluminum alloy such 2024 coated pure aluminum has polished surface alloying agents copper give 2024 its darker color coating used give mirror finish promote corrosion resistance AlcIad easily-available material average modelers minimum thickness offered mills 016 really too heavy purposes Because obvious difficulties obtaining working real aluminum modelers avoid effort required simulate polishedaluminum airplane possible reproduce glossy reflective surface usual model building techniques solid surface needed build fine finish completely-balsasheeted structure good base Since desired final finish polished will show blemish irregularity its surface far greater degree ordinary painted finish balsa needs lot sanding using block backing paper achieve absolutely flawless surface Balsa must have its surface hardened covering silkspan dope silk dope fiberglass cloth polyester resin havent found great difference weight between three techniques have used interchangeably sometimes mix ing airplane example procedure lets start oz glass cloth polyester resin Make certain use finishing resin such Sig K&B resin used boats car repairs too heavy very difficult sand dont need wrong material slow down building time add discouragement Fiberglass cloth laid over balsa dry small amount resin about oz time mixed hardener applied through cloth stiff brush disposable acid brush used tinsmiths applying solder flux ideal can found local hardware store brush isnt cleaned dope thinner before resin hardens will uselessbut loss small Excess resin can removed using wad absorbent tissue have found easy spread resin heavy accumulation cause finishing resin quite thin As resin begins set up excess cloth around edges removed sharp blade Overlaps between cloth edges sanded after hardening second coat resin added again removing excess wadded tissue Only light sanding needed after coat favorite filling material Ditzler gray lacquer auto primer No 32 can brushed sprayed after thinning Most can sanded off afterward avoid weight build-up use open-coat silicon carbide sand paper No 180 fast cutting followed polish ing No 320 point easy see blemishes low areas surface can filled built up additional primer 48 Model Aviation Lilliputian mechanic swings prop Jack Penns Sport Scale Curtiss JN4-D Jenny Rigging complete swarms turnbuckles Sport Scale rendition WW II Macchi C2O2 fighter work Gerald Snelling Italian warplane painted manner desert based squadron speckled camouflage graceful between-the-wars fighters German Hainkel HE-51A modeled Sport Scale David Zolton Don Parks North American T-28A started Pica kit finish Coverite K&B Superpoxy paint Joe Spallone frequent exhibitor shows Mitsubishi KI-51 Sofia fine example air brush camouflage/weathering work Excellent North American P-51 B Mustang Doss Steed built Bob Holman plans has scratch-built retracting gear Panel lines laid out using masking tape Unthinned primer brushed along edge tape After thorough drying primer sanded down tape surface feathering adjacent areas tape removed have uniform panel edge minimum effort panel lines meet sanding must done care previously-applied edges will removed steps add lines shouldnt neglected add realism finished appearance far beyond what could obtained little effort other means Using soft sharp pencil lay out rivet lines surfaces Short pencilled cross lines mark rivet location certain spacing Rivets white glue applied using round tooth pick can blunted obtain desired diameter rivets plane neces sarily same diameter use detail photos prototype determine sizes locations Five thousand rivets six-ft-span model about average Its tedious work worthwhile Wilhold RIC-56 glue seems make best rivets rapidity rivets can applied method amazing layout seems take time actual application actual metallic finish use clear dope mixed aluminum metal powder powder manufactured Crescent Bronze Powder Co grade Superfine Leaf No 200 purchased art supply store onepound can enough 50 airplanes sells about $11 also available smaller quantities other degrees fineness Most aluminum powders will mix dope readily finest grade No 200 exception Static electricity under very dry atmospheric conditions will cause powder particles clump break up tiny clumps add powder dope thinner bottle can tightly capped shake mixture vigorously few minutes Without shaking sprayed dope finish will have texture like sandpaper Clear dope added to the mixture achieve tontinued page 148 July 198249 OSHKOSH AWARDS ______ Best CraftsmanShiP j RerveGrand Champion 19811 MAXAIR SPORTS INC Box 95 Glen Rock Pa 17327 717 235-2107 — _ FAA Approved Kit EE V act Manufacturer Nearest Dealer lete InformatIon Package $600 45-60 Powered Sport Competition Flying Complete Parts Support HIROBO SCALE HEUCOPTERS 50-60 Powered Tow Cobra Ranger Lama uois ultimate scale helicopters PLAZA HOBBYCRAFT Super Savings Pibergiass Materials Fiberglass Cloth 5 Sq yards515 00 choice II. 2 4 6 oz clOth 1aminatinq Epoxy Resin l6hr cure530O0per gal Liquid Mold ReleaseS3 00 16 ozs Epoxy Primer lK&8l540 OOpergal Epoxy Paint Thinner IK&BlSIS 00 per gal Polyester Resin lK&BJ520Ooper gal Send check money order shipping collect COD okay Call write Sob Smith RIC AlrcattP 0 Btax 33335 Grandda Hills CA 91344 2131 366-6872 mentioned Grumman engineers flew RC airplanes told about two other Grumman engineers knew also flew RC took meet after business completed turned out George Myers Model Atiations Radio Technique columnist Bob Aberle Flying Models teCh nical editor interesting talk two RC fliers also write columns magazines have lot common time went quickly seemed wed just met time go informption very impressed Bob George both agressive innovative approach writing RC oriented columns Georges biggest complaint edit rewrite columns cut back size Model Asiation requires Bob Aberle chided subscribing Fiviog Models magazine surprised PARTS KET KIT$19995 w/lrwine Eng*27995 w/K & B 35 Eng*29995 cincludes heat sink & muffler built-up radios RTF available prices Call 412-342-5740 RC columnist didnt subscribe RC oriented magazines After returned followed up sending free copy May 1982 issue note said part Id like convince you missing things would certainly interest case point new issue Eli ing Models received after visit will happy know personalls responsible canard RC model appearing cover Refer page 21 note author Dan Reiss fully credits Model Asiation column about thar Well turned page 21 noted designing model Dan used equations forlocatingthe propcrcenterofmassofacanard airplane published June 1980 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation column Its nice know equations put good use way check Flying Models went mail next day Ron Van Putte III Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton ReadL FL 32548 RO SCaIe/WisChers Continued aoe 49 spraying consistency about 50-50 amount powder used critical Too much powder can cause rough finish too little means extra sprayed coats complete coverage just right amount powder mix have found wet coat will cover primer After sprayed dope has dried completely still doesnt really appear good simulation polished metal surface get metallic appearance surface burnished using wad soft facial tissue rubbing vigorously Use care burnishing over rivets possible build up considerable beat process glue rivets will melt Actually burnishing heat seems factor brings polish surface produces metallic sheen Keep turning tissue wad get fresh area tissue bear against dope transformation metal-like appearance dramatic However shows fingerprints par ticularly hands wet oily may necessary wear cloth glove holding hand during polishing preserve soft dope surface protect oxidation finger prints well fuel-proofing overcoat applied can either polyurethane varnish clear epoxy provide reflective gloss characteristic unpainted metal aircraft two coatings epoxy durable Varnish has slight yellowing tendency Coverite Glas kote excellent coating leaves no brush marks materials run too heavy coat can ruinous run can sanded out using No 600 paper water can difficult around rivets Its best use single coat very careful avoid runs brush bristles prefer dope work camel hair since individual hairs slightly wavy Because hairs separated waviness brush will hold very large quantities liquid ideal dope work especially first coat over open silk applying Glaskote polyurethane varnish clear epoxy over loading intolerable because can lay too heavy coat surface runs pit ferred brush sable equally soft camel hair straight fibers thaS will hold much less liquid therefore capable laying uniform easily controlled thickness coating varnished surface comes close appearance polished aluminum have able achieve painting technique Future RC Scale April 1982 column mentioned possibility combining Pie elsion Sport Scale competitive classes discussed among Scale Subcommittee members Paris FAI meeting December hinted two events could also combined AMA competition classes expected controversy develop over issue particular ly Sport Scale enthusiasts have no responses could mean lack interest competitors dont read column Under FAI static scoring uses K factors weight various areas revised scoring schedule combine two classes could follows I Scale accuracy K-Factor 148 Model Aviation t4w COMPETITOR L2473 E State Street Sharon PA 16146 Tooling PO Box 145 Seymour IL 61875 GET ORGANIZED s Sd 0 4 siurdy tries rtai hotly over 4 years xl yOur lavorite 8 agazines 4 MAG FILES $495 send $495 pius 11 50 lo postage handing 0GM INOUSTRIES P0 BOX 388-K DOVER N H 03820 What break through TIJNEIJIAEFIrlF totally unique flying sensation A very complete precision kit can easily assembled ready operation 8 12 hours U All required minimum standard 3 channel radio good 60 90 engine complete details contact Dealer Inquiries Invited FIJTIJNELITF 214 Dolomite Drive Downsview Ontario M3J 2P8 Tel 416 661 5562 Side view10 End view10 Plan view10 2Color5 3Markings5 4Finish5 5Craftsmanship10 6Scale detail5 7Special technical featuresS Total Same present65 Items through 3 judged 3-meter distance items 4 through 7 1-meter distance Flight scoring under FAI rules same hoth classes Dennis Thumpston chairman FAI Scale Subcommittee emphasizes basis discussion would welcome views US Scale modelers subject combining F4C Stand-Off Scale classes Could Precision Scale Sport Classes combined similar manner slight revision AMA RC Sport Scale rules Bob Dolt Wiseher Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Roaa DeIafie1a WI 53018 RO Soaring/Pruss Continued page 50 ideas designs strictly Yankee ingenuity quite evident planes contest-winning capabilities too birds completed too late fliers become contest-honed performance po tential 2MWC wont allow Joe Newland Ed Holder showed Mini-Merlin aileron elevator ship should out kit form time read Another slick design Chris Hanzlik Pacific Sailplanes Called I-Iabu has full-span ailerons rudder flying stab airfoil Eppler 205 wings balsacovered foam Semi-kit less wood $75 Write Pacific Sailplanes Box 55155 Valencia CA 91355 Jerry Mrlik Michigan showed Blitz version F3B plane see Mode/Aviation February 1982 Radio problems didnt allow decent flight another plane shows great potential Dick Odle California few polyhedral wing entries RO Richard Odle 4-teen conventionally-built bird featured sheeted wing Again example excellent workmanship photo winch among pics month two owned Roger Roth heading up team F3B fliers PSA group winch wasnt used 2 MWC Roger did show off some its finer points feature has isnt common other winches support end starter shaft mount supports outside drum shaft hut also houses ball bearing ratchet system As can seen photo unit compact top quality workmanship 2MWC good contest produces lot interesting ideas designsand some dam good flying Youll see F3B-influenced designs ideas influence some F3B designs tasks have F3B flavor andas F3B performance name game looks like its going interesting F3B summer Start planning now next 2MWC early 1983 Ed Slobod promises warm weather Good lift Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 49D Plainfie1d IL 60544 GIANT SCALE & SPORT PLAN SETS NEW FOR 82 KITS order contains concise construction manual Partial kits include precut wing ribs fuselage formers prebeet landing gear cabane struts Full bitt include everything above plus oil strip wood necessary hardware assembled landing gear cabane struts fiberglass cowl wheelpants required mba already have plan sets may dedoutSlO 00 prices tbe partial full kits listed below J 8 5pecial MK 3 coocertible 84 Monoplane 78 8plane Weighs 18 lbs Low Wing 9 BiplanerPlans S2t 55 EitherPartial Kir SAd 85 1.Pci/Kit St8455 Both{Plaits S21 55 PartnI Kit S54 55 Kit $19455 Travel Air 2000 105 classic 5cale Biplane Weighs23 lbs Plans $2255Partial Kit $5550Full Kit SISS 50 Travel Air 4000 59 Radial Engine classic Biplane 23 lbs Plans $2255Partial Kit $5555Fall Kit $15550 040 Kit $21400 Fnkkar OVII 88 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Plans $24 55Partial Kit 5555Fall Kit $19995 WACO UFF- 90 Biplane 23 lbs Plans S23 55 Soywith Tripehosed 80 WWI Tn- 17 lbs Plans $21 55 Watch the ads tar rho Parasol version RCs hrst 3 way cnnrnrlihle airplane Ordering information orders shipped U PS Parcel Post Please add 53 00 shipping plans 5101cr kits Make checks woney orders payable Jerry Bebrens fastest service send Postal money order bank check Sorry no C OD will accepted send mail orders BEHREAIS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ace Far Pochaway 5/V 11691Phone 2123378587 Allow 4-6 weeks delicery July 1982 149 U A first its kind radio controlled ring wing aircraft having flight performance helicopter complexities
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 148, 149
Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer POWDERED METAL FINISHES Simulation finish bare aluminum airplane has always problem Some modelers have used actual aluminum sheet exterior surface may best solution However requires skills metalworking beyond abilities Scale modelers also introduces possibility radio interference can remember two all-metal models unmanageable air popular aluminum sheet scrap printing establishments doesnt have necessary pol ished surface Full-size planes usually built AlcIad material aluminum alloy such 2024 coated pure aluminum has polished surface alloying agents copper give 2024 its darker color coating used give mirror finish promote corrosion resistance AlcIad easily-available material average modelers minimum thickness offered mills 016 really too heavy purposes Because obvious difficulties obtaining working real aluminum modelers avoid effort required simulate polishedaluminum airplane possible reproduce glossy reflective surface usual model building techniques solid surface needed build fine finish completely-balsasheeted structure good base Since desired final finish polished will show blemish irregularity its surface far greater degree ordinary painted finish balsa needs lot sanding using block backing paper achieve absolutely flawless surface Balsa must have its surface hardened covering silkspan dope silk dope fiberglass cloth polyester resin havent found great difference weight between three techniques have used interchangeably sometimes mix ing airplane example procedure lets start oz glass cloth polyester resin Make certain use finishing resin such Sig K&B resin used boats car repairs too heavy very difficult sand dont need wrong material slow down building time add discouragement Fiberglass cloth laid over balsa dry small amount resin about oz time mixed hardener applied through cloth stiff brush disposable acid brush used tinsmiths applying solder flux ideal can found local hardware store brush isnt cleaned dope thinner before resin hardens will uselessbut loss small Excess resin can removed using wad absorbent tissue have found easy spread resin heavy accumulation cause finishing resin quite thin As resin begins set up excess cloth around edges removed sharp blade Overlaps between cloth edges sanded after hardening second coat resin added again removing excess wadded tissue Only light sanding needed after coat favorite filling material Ditzler gray lacquer auto primer No 32 can brushed sprayed after thinning Most can sanded off afterward avoid weight build-up use open-coat silicon carbide sand paper No 180 fast cutting followed polish ing No 320 point easy see blemishes low areas surface can filled built up additional primer 48 Model Aviation Lilliputian mechanic swings prop Jack Penns Sport Scale Curtiss JN4-D Jenny Rigging complete swarms turnbuckles Sport Scale rendition WW II Macchi C2O2 fighter work Gerald Snelling Italian warplane painted manner desert based squadron speckled camouflage graceful between-the-wars fighters German Hainkel HE-51A modeled Sport Scale David Zolton Don Parks North American T-28A started Pica kit finish Coverite K&B Superpoxy paint Joe Spallone frequent exhibitor shows Mitsubishi KI-51 Sofia fine example air brush camouflage/weathering work Excellent North American P-51 B Mustang Doss Steed built Bob Holman plans has scratch-built retracting gear Panel lines laid out using masking tape Unthinned primer brushed along edge tape After thorough drying primer sanded down tape surface feathering adjacent areas tape removed have uniform panel edge minimum effort panel lines meet sanding must done care previously-applied edges will removed steps add lines shouldnt neglected add realism finished appearance far beyond what could obtained little effort other means Using soft sharp pencil lay out rivet lines surfaces Short pencilled cross lines mark rivet location certain spacing Rivets white glue applied using round tooth pick can blunted obtain desired diameter rivets plane neces sarily same diameter use detail photos prototype determine sizes locations Five thousand rivets six-ft-span model about average Its tedious work worthwhile Wilhold RIC-56 glue seems make best rivets rapidity rivets can applied method amazing layout seems take time actual application actual metallic finish use clear dope mixed aluminum metal powder powder manufactured Crescent Bronze Powder Co grade Superfine Leaf No 200 purchased art supply store onepound can enough 50 airplanes sells about $11 also available smaller quantities other degrees fineness Most aluminum powders will mix dope readily finest grade No 200 exception Static electricity under very dry atmospheric conditions will cause powder particles clump break up tiny clumps add powder dope thinner bottle can tightly capped shake mixture vigorously few minutes Without shaking sprayed dope finish will have texture like sandpaper Clear dope added to the mixture achieve tontinued page 148 July 198249 OSHKOSH AWARDS ______ Best CraftsmanShiP j RerveGrand Champion 19811 MAXAIR SPORTS INC Box 95 Glen Rock Pa 17327 717 235-2107 — _ FAA Approved Kit EE V act Manufacturer Nearest Dealer lete InformatIon Package $600 45-60 Powered Sport Competition Flying Complete Parts Support HIROBO SCALE HEUCOPTERS 50-60 Powered Tow Cobra Ranger Lama uois ultimate scale helicopters PLAZA HOBBYCRAFT Super Savings Pibergiass Materials Fiberglass Cloth 5 Sq yards515 00 choice II. 2 4 6 oz clOth 1aminatinq Epoxy Resin l6hr cure530O0per gal Liquid Mold ReleaseS3 00 16 ozs Epoxy Primer lK&8l540 OOpergal Epoxy Paint Thinner IK&BlSIS 00 per gal Polyester Resin lK&BJ520Ooper gal Send check money order shipping collect COD okay Call write Sob Smith RIC AlrcattP 0 Btax 33335 Grandda Hills CA 91344 2131 366-6872 mentioned Grumman engineers flew RC airplanes told about two other Grumman engineers knew also flew RC took meet after business completed turned out George Myers Model Atiations Radio Technique columnist Bob Aberle Flying Models teCh nical editor interesting talk two RC fliers also write columns magazines have lot common time went quickly seemed wed just met time go informption very impressed Bob George both agressive innovative approach writing RC oriented columns Georges biggest complaint edit rewrite columns cut back size Model Asiation requires Bob Aberle chided subscribing Fiviog Models magazine surprised PARTS KET KIT$19995 w/lrwine Eng*27995 w/K & B 35 Eng*29995 cincludes heat sink & muffler built-up radios RTF available prices Call 412-342-5740 RC columnist didnt subscribe RC oriented magazines After returned followed up sending free copy May 1982 issue note said part Id like convince you missing things would certainly interest case point new issue Eli ing Models received after visit will happy know personalls responsible canard RC model appearing cover Refer page 21 note author Dan Reiss fully credits Model Asiation column about thar Well turned page 21 noted designing model Dan used equations forlocatingthe propcrcenterofmassofacanard airplane published June 1980 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation column Its nice know equations put good use way check Flying Models went mail next day Ron Van Putte III Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton ReadL FL 32548 RO SCaIe/WisChers Continued aoe 49 spraying consistency about 50-50 amount powder used critical Too much powder can cause rough finish too little means extra sprayed coats complete coverage just right amount powder mix have found wet coat will cover primer After sprayed dope has dried completely still doesnt really appear good simulation polished metal surface get metallic appearance surface burnished using wad soft facial tissue rubbing vigorously Use care burnishing over rivets possible build up considerable beat process glue rivets will melt Actually burnishing heat seems factor brings polish surface produces metallic sheen Keep turning tissue wad get fresh area tissue bear against dope transformation metal-like appearance dramatic However shows fingerprints par ticularly hands wet oily may necessary wear cloth glove holding hand during polishing preserve soft dope surface protect oxidation finger prints well fuel-proofing overcoat applied can either polyurethane varnish clear epoxy provide reflective gloss characteristic unpainted metal aircraft two coatings epoxy durable Varnish has slight yellowing tendency Coverite Glas kote excellent coating leaves no brush marks materials run too heavy coat can ruinous run can sanded out using No 600 paper water can difficult around rivets Its best use single coat very careful avoid runs brush bristles prefer dope work camel hair since individual hairs slightly wavy Because hairs separated waviness brush will hold very large quantities liquid ideal dope work especially first coat over open silk applying Glaskote polyurethane varnish clear epoxy over loading intolerable because can lay too heavy coat surface runs pit ferred brush sable equally soft camel hair straight fibers thaS will hold much less liquid therefore capable laying uniform easily controlled thickness coating varnished surface comes close appearance polished aluminum have able achieve painting technique Future RC Scale April 1982 column mentioned possibility combining Pie elsion Sport Scale competitive classes discussed among Scale Subcommittee members Paris FAI meeting December hinted two events could also combined AMA competition classes expected controversy develop over issue particular ly Sport Scale enthusiasts have no responses could mean lack interest competitors dont read column Under FAI static scoring uses K factors weight various areas revised scoring schedule combine two classes could follows I Scale accuracy K-Factor 148 Model Aviation t4w COMPETITOR L2473 E State Street Sharon PA 16146 Tooling PO Box 145 Seymour IL 61875 GET ORGANIZED s Sd 0 4 siurdy tries rtai hotly over 4 years xl yOur lavorite 8 agazines 4 MAG FILES $495 send $495 pius 11 50 lo postage handing 0GM INOUSTRIES P0 BOX 388-K DOVER N H 03820 What break through TIJNEIJIAEFIrlF totally unique flying sensation A very complete precision kit can easily assembled ready operation 8 12 hours U All required minimum standard 3 channel radio good 60 90 engine complete details contact Dealer Inquiries Invited FIJTIJNELITF 214 Dolomite Drive Downsview Ontario M3J 2P8 Tel 416 661 5562 Side view10 End view10 Plan view10 2Color5 3Markings5 4Finish5 5Craftsmanship10 6Scale detail5 7Special technical featuresS Total Same present65 Items through 3 judged 3-meter distance items 4 through 7 1-meter distance Flight scoring under FAI rules same hoth classes Dennis Thumpston chairman FAI Scale Subcommittee emphasizes basis discussion would welcome views US Scale modelers subject combining F4C Stand-Off Scale classes Could Precision Scale Sport Classes combined similar manner slight revision AMA RC Sport Scale rules Bob Dolt Wiseher Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Roaa DeIafie1a WI 53018 RO Soaring/Pruss Continued page 50 ideas designs strictly Yankee ingenuity quite evident planes contest-winning capabilities too birds completed too late fliers become contest-honed performance po tential 2MWC wont allow Joe Newland Ed Holder showed Mini-Merlin aileron elevator ship should out kit form time read Another slick design Chris Hanzlik Pacific Sailplanes Called I-Iabu has full-span ailerons rudder flying stab airfoil Eppler 205 wings balsacovered foam Semi-kit less wood $75 Write Pacific Sailplanes Box 55155 Valencia CA 91355 Jerry Mrlik Michigan showed Blitz version F3B plane see Mode/Aviation February 1982 Radio problems didnt allow decent flight another plane shows great potential Dick Odle California few polyhedral wing entries RO Richard Odle 4-teen conventionally-built bird featured sheeted wing Again example excellent workmanship photo winch among pics month two owned Roger Roth heading up team F3B fliers PSA group winch wasnt used 2 MWC Roger did show off some its finer points feature has isnt common other winches support end starter shaft mount supports outside drum shaft hut also houses ball bearing ratchet system As can seen photo unit compact top quality workmanship 2MWC good contest produces lot interesting ideas designsand some dam good flying Youll see F3B-influenced designs ideas influence some F3B designs tasks have F3B flavor andas F3B performance name game looks like its going interesting F3B summer Start planning now next 2MWC early 1983 Ed Slobod promises warm weather Good lift Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 49D Plainfie1d IL 60544 GIANT SCALE & SPORT PLAN SETS NEW FOR 82 KITS order contains concise construction manual Partial kits include precut wing ribs fuselage formers prebeet landing gear cabane struts Full bitt include everything above plus oil strip wood necessary hardware assembled landing gear cabane struts fiberglass cowl wheelpants required mba already have plan sets may dedoutSlO 00 prices tbe partial full kits listed below J 8 5pecial MK 3 coocertible 84 Monoplane 78 8plane Weighs 18 lbs Low Wing 9 BiplanerPlans S2t 55 EitherPartial Kir SAd 85 1.Pci/Kit St8455 Both{Plaits S21 55 PartnI Kit S54 55 Kit $19455 Travel Air 2000 105 classic 5cale Biplane Weighs23 lbs Plans $2255Partial Kit $5550Full Kit SISS 50 Travel Air 4000 59 Radial Engine classic Biplane 23 lbs Plans $2255Partial Kit $5555Fall Kit $15550 040 Kit $21400 Fnkkar OVII 88 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Plans $24 55Partial Kit 5555Fall Kit $19995 WACO UFF- 90 Biplane 23 lbs Plans S23 55 Soywith Tripehosed 80 WWI Tn- 17 lbs Plans $21 55 Watch the ads tar rho Parasol version RCs hrst 3 way cnnrnrlihle airplane Ordering information orders shipped U PS Parcel Post Please add 53 00 shipping plans 5101cr kits Make checks woney orders payable Jerry Bebrens fastest service send Postal money order bank check Sorry no C OD will accepted send mail orders BEHREAIS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ace Far Pochaway 5/V 11691Phone 2123378587 Allow 4-6 weeks delicery July 1982 149 U A first its kind radio controlled ring wing aircraft having flight performance helicopter complexities
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 148, 149
Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer POWDERED METAL FINISHES Simulation finish bare aluminum airplane has always problem Some modelers have used actual aluminum sheet exterior surface may best solution However requires skills metalworking beyond abilities Scale modelers also introduces possibility radio interference can remember two all-metal models unmanageable air popular aluminum sheet scrap printing establishments doesnt have necessary pol ished surface Full-size planes usually built AlcIad material aluminum alloy such 2024 coated pure aluminum has polished surface alloying agents copper give 2024 its darker color coating used give mirror finish promote corrosion resistance AlcIad easily-available material average modelers minimum thickness offered mills 016 really too heavy purposes Because obvious difficulties obtaining working real aluminum modelers avoid effort required simulate polishedaluminum airplane possible reproduce glossy reflective surface usual model building techniques solid surface needed build fine finish completely-balsasheeted structure good base Since desired final finish polished will show blemish irregularity its surface far greater degree ordinary painted finish balsa needs lot sanding using block backing paper achieve absolutely flawless surface Balsa must have its surface hardened covering silkspan dope silk dope fiberglass cloth polyester resin havent found great difference weight between three techniques have used interchangeably sometimes mix ing airplane example procedure lets start oz glass cloth polyester resin Make certain use finishing resin such Sig K&B resin used boats car repairs too heavy very difficult sand dont need wrong material slow down building time add discouragement Fiberglass cloth laid over balsa dry small amount resin about oz time mixed hardener applied through cloth stiff brush disposable acid brush used tinsmiths applying solder flux ideal can found local hardware store brush isnt cleaned dope thinner before resin hardens will uselessbut loss small Excess resin can removed using wad absorbent tissue have found easy spread resin heavy accumulation cause finishing resin quite thin As resin begins set up excess cloth around edges removed sharp blade Overlaps between cloth edges sanded after hardening second coat resin added again removing excess wadded tissue Only light sanding needed after coat favorite filling material Ditzler gray lacquer auto primer No 32 can brushed sprayed after thinning Most can sanded off afterward avoid weight build-up use open-coat silicon carbide sand paper No 180 fast cutting followed polish ing No 320 point easy see blemishes low areas surface can filled built up additional primer 48 Model Aviation Lilliputian mechanic swings prop Jack Penns Sport Scale Curtiss JN4-D Jenny Rigging complete swarms turnbuckles Sport Scale rendition WW II Macchi C2O2 fighter work Gerald Snelling Italian warplane painted manner desert based squadron speckled camouflage graceful between-the-wars fighters German Hainkel HE-51A modeled Sport Scale David Zolton Don Parks North American T-28A started Pica kit finish Coverite K&B Superpoxy paint Joe Spallone frequent exhibitor shows Mitsubishi KI-51 Sofia fine example air brush camouflage/weathering work Excellent North American P-51 B Mustang Doss Steed built Bob Holman plans has scratch-built retracting gear Panel lines laid out using masking tape Unthinned primer brushed along edge tape After thorough drying primer sanded down tape surface feathering adjacent areas tape removed have uniform panel edge minimum effort panel lines meet sanding must done care previously-applied edges will removed steps add lines shouldnt neglected add realism finished appearance far beyond what could obtained little effort other means Using soft sharp pencil lay out rivet lines surfaces Short pencilled cross lines mark rivet location certain spacing Rivets white glue applied using round tooth pick can blunted obtain desired diameter rivets plane neces sarily same diameter use detail photos prototype determine sizes locations Five thousand rivets six-ft-span model about average Its tedious work worthwhile Wilhold RIC-56 glue seems make best rivets rapidity rivets can applied method amazing layout seems take time actual application actual metallic finish use clear dope mixed aluminum metal powder powder manufactured Crescent Bronze Powder Co grade Superfine Leaf No 200 purchased art supply store onepound can enough 50 airplanes sells about $11 also available smaller quantities other degrees fineness Most aluminum powders will mix dope readily finest grade No 200 exception Static electricity under very dry atmospheric conditions will cause powder particles clump break up tiny clumps add powder dope thinner bottle can tightly capped shake mixture vigorously few minutes Without shaking sprayed dope finish will have texture like sandpaper Clear dope added to the mixture achieve tontinued page 148 July 198249 OSHKOSH AWARDS ______ Best CraftsmanShiP j RerveGrand Champion 19811 MAXAIR SPORTS INC Box 95 Glen Rock Pa 17327 717 235-2107 — _ FAA Approved Kit EE V act Manufacturer Nearest Dealer lete InformatIon Package $600 45-60 Powered Sport Competition Flying Complete Parts Support HIROBO SCALE HEUCOPTERS 50-60 Powered Tow Cobra Ranger Lama uois ultimate scale helicopters PLAZA HOBBYCRAFT Super Savings Pibergiass Materials Fiberglass Cloth 5 Sq yards515 00 choice II. 2 4 6 oz clOth 1aminatinq Epoxy Resin l6hr cure530O0per gal Liquid Mold ReleaseS3 00 16 ozs Epoxy Primer lK&8l540 OOpergal Epoxy Paint Thinner IK&BlSIS 00 per gal Polyester Resin lK&BJ520Ooper gal Send check money order shipping collect COD okay Call write Sob Smith RIC AlrcattP 0 Btax 33335 Grandda Hills CA 91344 2131 366-6872 mentioned Grumman engineers flew RC airplanes told about two other Grumman engineers knew also flew RC took meet after business completed turned out George Myers Model Atiations Radio Technique columnist Bob Aberle Flying Models teCh nical editor interesting talk two RC fliers also write columns magazines have lot common time went quickly seemed wed just met time go informption very impressed Bob George both agressive innovative approach writing RC oriented columns Georges biggest complaint edit rewrite columns cut back size Model Asiation requires Bob Aberle chided subscribing Fiviog Models magazine surprised PARTS KET KIT$19995 w/lrwine Eng*27995 w/K & B 35 Eng*29995 cincludes heat sink & muffler built-up radios RTF available prices Call 412-342-5740 RC columnist didnt subscribe RC oriented magazines After returned followed up sending free copy May 1982 issue note said part Id like convince you missing things would certainly interest case point new issue Eli ing Models received after visit will happy know personalls responsible canard RC model appearing cover Refer page 21 note author Dan Reiss fully credits Model Asiation column about thar Well turned page 21 noted designing model Dan used equations forlocatingthe propcrcenterofmassofacanard airplane published June 1980 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation column Its nice know equations put good use way check Flying Models went mail next day Ron Van Putte III Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton ReadL FL 32548 RO SCaIe/WisChers Continued aoe 49 spraying consistency about 50-50 amount powder used critical Too much powder can cause rough finish too little means extra sprayed coats complete coverage just right amount powder mix have found wet coat will cover primer After sprayed dope has dried completely still doesnt really appear good simulation polished metal surface get metallic appearance surface burnished using wad soft facial tissue rubbing vigorously Use care burnishing over rivets possible build up considerable beat process glue rivets will melt Actually burnishing heat seems factor brings polish surface produces metallic sheen Keep turning tissue wad get fresh area tissue bear against dope transformation metal-like appearance dramatic However shows fingerprints par ticularly hands wet oily may necessary wear cloth glove holding hand during polishing preserve soft dope surface protect oxidation finger prints well fuel-proofing overcoat applied can either polyurethane varnish clear epoxy provide reflective gloss characteristic unpainted metal aircraft two coatings epoxy durable Varnish has slight yellowing tendency Coverite Glas kote excellent coating leaves no brush marks materials run too heavy coat can ruinous run can sanded out using No 600 paper water can difficult around rivets Its best use single coat very careful avoid runs brush bristles prefer dope work camel hair since individual hairs slightly wavy Because hairs separated waviness brush will hold very large quantities liquid ideal dope work especially first coat over open silk applying Glaskote polyurethane varnish clear epoxy over loading intolerable because can lay too heavy coat surface runs pit ferred brush sable equally soft camel hair straight fibers thaS will hold much less liquid therefore capable laying uniform easily controlled thickness coating varnished surface comes close appearance polished aluminum have able achieve painting technique Future RC Scale April 1982 column mentioned possibility combining Pie elsion Sport Scale competitive classes discussed among Scale Subcommittee members Paris FAI meeting December hinted two events could also combined AMA competition classes expected controversy develop over issue particular ly Sport Scale enthusiasts have no responses could mean lack interest competitors dont read column Under FAI static scoring uses K factors weight various areas revised scoring schedule combine two classes could follows I Scale accuracy K-Factor 148 Model Aviation t4w COMPETITOR L2473 E State Street Sharon PA 16146 Tooling PO Box 145 Seymour IL 61875 GET ORGANIZED s Sd 0 4 siurdy tries rtai hotly over 4 years xl yOur lavorite 8 agazines 4 MAG FILES $495 send $495 pius 11 50 lo postage handing 0GM INOUSTRIES P0 BOX 388-K DOVER N H 03820 What break through TIJNEIJIAEFIrlF totally unique flying sensation A very complete precision kit can easily assembled ready operation 8 12 hours U All required minimum standard 3 channel radio good 60 90 engine complete details contact Dealer Inquiries Invited FIJTIJNELITF 214 Dolomite Drive Downsview Ontario M3J 2P8 Tel 416 661 5562 Side view10 End view10 Plan view10 2Color5 3Markings5 4Finish5 5Craftsmanship10 6Scale detail5 7Special technical featuresS Total Same present65 Items through 3 judged 3-meter distance items 4 through 7 1-meter distance Flight scoring under FAI rules same hoth classes Dennis Thumpston chairman FAI Scale Subcommittee emphasizes basis discussion would welcome views US Scale modelers subject combining F4C Stand-Off Scale classes Could Precision Scale Sport Classes combined similar manner slight revision AMA RC Sport Scale rules Bob Dolt Wiseher Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Roaa DeIafie1a WI 53018 RO Soaring/Pruss Continued page 50 ideas designs strictly Yankee ingenuity quite evident planes contest-winning capabilities too birds completed too late fliers become contest-honed performance po tential 2MWC wont allow Joe Newland Ed Holder showed Mini-Merlin aileron elevator ship should out kit form time read Another slick design Chris Hanzlik Pacific Sailplanes Called I-Iabu has full-span ailerons rudder flying stab airfoil Eppler 205 wings balsacovered foam Semi-kit less wood $75 Write Pacific Sailplanes Box 55155 Valencia CA 91355 Jerry Mrlik Michigan showed Blitz version F3B plane see Mode/Aviation February 1982 Radio problems didnt allow decent flight another plane shows great potential Dick Odle California few polyhedral wing entries RO Richard Odle 4-teen conventionally-built bird featured sheeted wing Again example excellent workmanship photo winch among pics month two owned Roger Roth heading up team F3B fliers PSA group winch wasnt used 2 MWC Roger did show off some its finer points feature has isnt common other winches support end starter shaft mount supports outside drum shaft hut also houses ball bearing ratchet system As can seen photo unit compact top quality workmanship 2MWC good contest produces lot interesting ideas designsand some dam good flying Youll see F3B-influenced designs ideas influence some F3B designs tasks have F3B flavor andas F3B performance name game looks like its going interesting F3B summer Start planning now next 2MWC early 1983 Ed Slobod promises warm weather Good lift Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 49D Plainfie1d IL 60544 GIANT SCALE & SPORT PLAN SETS NEW FOR 82 KITS order contains concise construction manual Partial kits include precut wing ribs fuselage formers prebeet landing gear cabane struts Full bitt include everything above plus oil strip wood necessary hardware assembled landing gear cabane struts fiberglass cowl wheelpants required mba already have plan sets may dedoutSlO 00 prices tbe partial full kits listed below J 8 5pecial MK 3 coocertible 84 Monoplane 78 8plane Weighs 18 lbs Low Wing 9 BiplanerPlans S2t 55 EitherPartial Kir SAd 85 1.Pci/Kit St8455 Both{Plaits S21 55 PartnI Kit S54 55 Kit $19455 Travel Air 2000 105 classic 5cale Biplane Weighs23 lbs Plans $2255Partial Kit $5550Full Kit SISS 50 Travel Air 4000 59 Radial Engine classic Biplane 23 lbs Plans $2255Partial Kit $5555Fall Kit $15550 040 Kit $21400 Fnkkar OVII 88 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Plans $24 55Partial Kit 5555Fall Kit $19995 WACO UFF- 90 Biplane 23 lbs Plans S23 55 Soywith Tripehosed 80 WWI Tn- 17 lbs Plans $21 55 Watch the ads tar rho Parasol version RCs hrst 3 way cnnrnrlihle airplane Ordering information orders shipped U PS Parcel Post Please add 53 00 shipping plans 5101cr kits Make checks woney orders payable Jerry Bebrens fastest service send Postal money order bank check Sorry no C OD will accepted send mail orders BEHREAIS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ace Far Pochaway 5/V 11691Phone 2123378587 Allow 4-6 weeks delicery July 1982 149 U A first its kind radio controlled ring wing aircraft having flight performance helicopter complexities
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 148, 149
Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer POWDERED METAL FINISHES Simulation finish bare aluminum airplane has always problem Some modelers have used actual aluminum sheet exterior surface may best solution However requires skills metalworking beyond abilities Scale modelers also introduces possibility radio interference can remember two all-metal models unmanageable air popular aluminum sheet scrap printing establishments doesnt have necessary pol ished surface Full-size planes usually built AlcIad material aluminum alloy such 2024 coated pure aluminum has polished surface alloying agents copper give 2024 its darker color coating used give mirror finish promote corrosion resistance AlcIad easily-available material average modelers minimum thickness offered mills 016 really too heavy purposes Because obvious difficulties obtaining working real aluminum modelers avoid effort required simulate polishedaluminum airplane possible reproduce glossy reflective surface usual model building techniques solid surface needed build fine finish completely-balsasheeted structure good base Since desired final finish polished will show blemish irregularity its surface far greater degree ordinary painted finish balsa needs lot sanding using block backing paper achieve absolutely flawless surface Balsa must have its surface hardened covering silkspan dope silk dope fiberglass cloth polyester resin havent found great difference weight between three techniques have used interchangeably sometimes mix ing airplane example procedure lets start oz glass cloth polyester resin Make certain use finishing resin such Sig K&B resin used boats car repairs too heavy very difficult sand dont need wrong material slow down building time add discouragement Fiberglass cloth laid over balsa dry small amount resin about oz time mixed hardener applied through cloth stiff brush disposable acid brush used tinsmiths applying solder flux ideal can found local hardware store brush isnt cleaned dope thinner before resin hardens will uselessbut loss small Excess resin can removed using wad absorbent tissue have found easy spread resin heavy accumulation cause finishing resin quite thin As resin begins set up excess cloth around edges removed sharp blade Overlaps between cloth edges sanded after hardening second coat resin added again removing excess wadded tissue Only light sanding needed after coat favorite filling material Ditzler gray lacquer auto primer No 32 can brushed sprayed after thinning Most can sanded off afterward avoid weight build-up use open-coat silicon carbide sand paper No 180 fast cutting followed polish ing No 320 point easy see blemishes low areas surface can filled built up additional primer 48 Model Aviation Lilliputian mechanic swings prop Jack Penns Sport Scale Curtiss JN4-D Jenny Rigging complete swarms turnbuckles Sport Scale rendition WW II Macchi C2O2 fighter work Gerald Snelling Italian warplane painted manner desert based squadron speckled camouflage graceful between-the-wars fighters German Hainkel HE-51A modeled Sport Scale David Zolton Don Parks North American T-28A started Pica kit finish Coverite K&B Superpoxy paint Joe Spallone frequent exhibitor shows Mitsubishi KI-51 Sofia fine example air brush camouflage/weathering work Excellent North American P-51 B Mustang Doss Steed built Bob Holman plans has scratch-built retracting gear Panel lines laid out using masking tape Unthinned primer brushed along edge tape After thorough drying primer sanded down tape surface feathering adjacent areas tape removed have uniform panel edge minimum effort panel lines meet sanding must done care previously-applied edges will removed steps add lines shouldnt neglected add realism finished appearance far beyond what could obtained little effort other means Using soft sharp pencil lay out rivet lines surfaces Short pencilled cross lines mark rivet location certain spacing Rivets white glue applied using round tooth pick can blunted obtain desired diameter rivets plane neces sarily same diameter use detail photos prototype determine sizes locations Five thousand rivets six-ft-span model about average Its tedious work worthwhile Wilhold RIC-56 glue seems make best rivets rapidity rivets can applied method amazing layout seems take time actual application actual metallic finish use clear dope mixed aluminum metal powder powder manufactured Crescent Bronze Powder Co grade Superfine Leaf No 200 purchased art supply store onepound can enough 50 airplanes sells about $11 also available smaller quantities other degrees fineness Most aluminum powders will mix dope readily finest grade No 200 exception Static electricity under very dry atmospheric conditions will cause powder particles clump break up tiny clumps add powder dope thinner bottle can tightly capped shake mixture vigorously few minutes Without shaking sprayed dope finish will have texture like sandpaper Clear dope added to the mixture achieve tontinued page 148 July 198249 OSHKOSH AWARDS ______ Best CraftsmanShiP j RerveGrand Champion 19811 MAXAIR SPORTS INC Box 95 Glen Rock Pa 17327 717 235-2107 — _ FAA Approved Kit EE V act Manufacturer Nearest Dealer lete InformatIon Package $600 45-60 Powered Sport Competition Flying Complete Parts Support HIROBO SCALE HEUCOPTERS 50-60 Powered Tow Cobra Ranger Lama uois ultimate scale helicopters PLAZA HOBBYCRAFT Super Savings Pibergiass Materials Fiberglass Cloth 5 Sq yards515 00 choice II. 2 4 6 oz clOth 1aminatinq Epoxy Resin l6hr cure530O0per gal Liquid Mold ReleaseS3 00 16 ozs Epoxy Primer lK&8l540 OOpergal Epoxy Paint Thinner IK&BlSIS 00 per gal Polyester Resin lK&BJ520Ooper gal Send check money order shipping collect COD okay Call write Sob Smith RIC AlrcattP 0 Btax 33335 Grandda Hills CA 91344 2131 366-6872 mentioned Grumman engineers flew RC airplanes told about two other Grumman engineers knew also flew RC took meet after business completed turned out George Myers Model Atiations Radio Technique columnist Bob Aberle Flying Models teCh nical editor interesting talk two RC fliers also write columns magazines have lot common time went quickly seemed wed just met time go informption very impressed Bob George both agressive innovative approach writing RC oriented columns Georges biggest complaint edit rewrite columns cut back size Model Asiation requires Bob Aberle chided subscribing Fiviog Models magazine surprised PARTS KET KIT$19995 w/lrwine Eng*27995 w/K & B 35 Eng*29995 cincludes heat sink & muffler built-up radios RTF available prices Call 412-342-5740 RC columnist didnt subscribe RC oriented magazines After returned followed up sending free copy May 1982 issue note said part Id like convince you missing things would certainly interest case point new issue Eli ing Models received after visit will happy know personalls responsible canard RC model appearing cover Refer page 21 note author Dan Reiss fully credits Model Asiation column about thar Well turned page 21 noted designing model Dan used equations forlocatingthe propcrcenterofmassofacanard airplane published June 1980 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation column Its nice know equations put good use way check Flying Models went mail next day Ron Van Putte III Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton ReadL FL 32548 RO SCaIe/WisChers Continued aoe 49 spraying consistency about 50-50 amount powder used critical Too much powder can cause rough finish too little means extra sprayed coats complete coverage just right amount powder mix have found wet coat will cover primer After sprayed dope has dried completely still doesnt really appear good simulation polished metal surface get metallic appearance surface burnished using wad soft facial tissue rubbing vigorously Use care burnishing over rivets possible build up considerable beat process glue rivets will melt Actually burnishing heat seems factor brings polish surface produces metallic sheen Keep turning tissue wad get fresh area tissue bear against dope transformation metal-like appearance dramatic However shows fingerprints par ticularly hands wet oily may necessary wear cloth glove holding hand during polishing preserve soft dope surface protect oxidation finger prints well fuel-proofing overcoat applied can either polyurethane varnish clear epoxy provide reflective gloss characteristic unpainted metal aircraft two coatings epoxy durable Varnish has slight yellowing tendency Coverite Glas kote excellent coating leaves no brush marks materials run too heavy coat can ruinous run can sanded out using No 600 paper water can difficult around rivets Its best use single coat very careful avoid runs brush bristles prefer dope work camel hair since individual hairs slightly wavy Because hairs separated waviness brush will hold very large quantities liquid ideal dope work especially first coat over open silk applying Glaskote polyurethane varnish clear epoxy over loading intolerable because can lay too heavy coat surface runs pit ferred brush sable equally soft camel hair straight fibers thaS will hold much less liquid therefore capable laying uniform easily controlled thickness coating varnished surface comes close appearance polished aluminum have able achieve painting technique Future RC Scale April 1982 column mentioned possibility combining Pie elsion Sport Scale competitive classes discussed among Scale Subcommittee members Paris FAI meeting December hinted two events could also combined AMA competition classes expected controversy develop over issue particular ly Sport Scale enthusiasts have no responses could mean lack interest competitors dont read column Under FAI static scoring uses K factors weight various areas revised scoring schedule combine two classes could follows I Scale accuracy K-Factor 148 Model Aviation t4w COMPETITOR L2473 E State Street Sharon PA 16146 Tooling PO Box 145 Seymour IL 61875 GET ORGANIZED s Sd 0 4 siurdy tries rtai hotly over 4 years xl yOur lavorite 8 agazines 4 MAG FILES $495 send $495 pius 11 50 lo postage handing 0GM INOUSTRIES P0 BOX 388-K DOVER N H 03820 What break through TIJNEIJIAEFIrlF totally unique flying sensation A very complete precision kit can easily assembled ready operation 8 12 hours U All required minimum standard 3 channel radio good 60 90 engine complete details contact Dealer Inquiries Invited FIJTIJNELITF 214 Dolomite Drive Downsview Ontario M3J 2P8 Tel 416 661 5562 Side view10 End view10 Plan view10 2Color5 3Markings5 4Finish5 5Craftsmanship10 6Scale detail5 7Special technical featuresS Total Same present65 Items through 3 judged 3-meter distance items 4 through 7 1-meter distance Flight scoring under FAI rules same hoth classes Dennis Thumpston chairman FAI Scale Subcommittee emphasizes basis discussion would welcome views US Scale modelers subject combining F4C Stand-Off Scale classes Could Precision Scale Sport Classes combined similar manner slight revision AMA RC Sport Scale rules Bob Dolt Wiseher Rt 1 S-221 Lapham Peak Roaa DeIafie1a WI 53018 RO Soaring/Pruss Continued page 50 ideas designs strictly Yankee ingenuity quite evident planes contest-winning capabilities too birds completed too late fliers become contest-honed performance po tential 2MWC wont allow Joe Newland Ed Holder showed Mini-Merlin aileron elevator ship should out kit form time read Another slick design Chris Hanzlik Pacific Sailplanes Called I-Iabu has full-span ailerons rudder flying stab airfoil Eppler 205 wings balsacovered foam Semi-kit less wood $75 Write Pacific Sailplanes Box 55155 Valencia CA 91355 Jerry Mrlik Michigan showed Blitz version F3B plane see Mode/Aviation February 1982 Radio problems didnt allow decent flight another plane shows great potential Dick Odle California few polyhedral wing entries RO Richard Odle 4-teen conventionally-built bird featured sheeted wing Again example excellent workmanship photo winch among pics month two owned Roger Roth heading up team F3B fliers PSA group winch wasnt used 2 MWC Roger did show off some its finer points feature has isnt common other winches support end starter shaft mount supports outside drum shaft hut also houses ball bearing ratchet system As can seen photo unit compact top quality workmanship 2MWC good contest produces lot interesting ideas designsand some dam good flying Youll see F3B-influenced designs ideas influence some F3B designs tasks have F3B flavor andas F3B performance name game looks like its going interesting F3B summer Start planning now next 2MWC early 1983 Ed Slobod promises warm weather Good lift Dan Pruss Rt 2 Box 49D Plainfie1d IL 60544 GIANT SCALE & SPORT PLAN SETS NEW FOR 82 KITS order contains concise construction manual Partial kits include precut wing ribs fuselage formers prebeet landing gear cabane struts Full bitt include everything above plus oil strip wood necessary hardware assembled landing gear cabane struts fiberglass cowl wheelpants required mba already have plan sets may dedoutSlO 00 prices tbe partial full kits listed below J 8 5pecial MK 3 coocertible 84 Monoplane 78 8plane Weighs 18 lbs Low Wing 9 BiplanerPlans S2t 55 EitherPartial Kir SAd 85 1.Pci/Kit St8455 Both{Plaits S21 55 PartnI Kit S54 55 Kit $19455 Travel Air 2000 105 classic 5cale Biplane Weighs23 lbs Plans $2255Partial Kit $5550Full Kit SISS 50 Travel Air 4000 59 Radial Engine classic Biplane 23 lbs Plans $2255Partial Kit $5555Fall Kit $15550 040 Kit $21400 Fnkkar OVII 88 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Plans $24 55Partial Kit 5555Fall Kit $19995 WACO UFF- 90 Biplane 23 lbs Plans S23 55 Soywith Tripehosed 80 WWI Tn- 17 lbs Plans $21 55 Watch the ads tar rho Parasol version RCs hrst 3 way cnnrnrlihle airplane Ordering information orders shipped U PS Parcel Post Please add 53 00 shipping plans 5101cr kits Make checks woney orders payable Jerry Bebrens fastest service send Postal money order bank check Sorry no C OD will accepted send mail orders BEHREAIS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ace Far Pochaway 5/V 11691Phone 2123378587 Allow 4-6 weeks delicery July 1982 149 U A first its kind radio controlled ring wing aircraft having flight performance helicopter complexities