Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer SCRATCH-BUILDING term scratch differs meaning among model ers depending upon degree originality required complete project some extensive modification kit qualifies scratch-building other end scale modeler may go extremes orig inating drawings measurement prot6type before designing building model between two types builders us build drawings supplied plans services magazines Kit builders ready venture scratch-building first time need bit encouragement Building plans can lead modelers desire develop own plans route hobby acquires new designers first attempt scratch-building Scale model came result dissat isfaction kit 50 years ago knowing about three-view drawings almost nonexistent time model designed photos found book Standard Oil Co Indiana showing excellent side front top views Laird LCB biplane flight Know ing basic dimensions span length model designed photos Short comings method lack cross sections fuselage airfoil Laird rather simple airplane rectangular fuselage section rounded turtle deck model actually re sembled prototype use photos make model draw ings remains viable expedient now acquired knowledge camera techniques can produce accurate drawings need spend hours measuring actual airplane Long-focal-length lenses necessity avoid distortion Direct top bottom views impossibility course modelers imagination fills missing portions Working photos has brought up status fine art some modelers Being capable working such minimum sources need no help model have contestquality scale accuracy average builder would wise start reliable threeview published model construction draw ings least five types scratchbuilders 1 Kit modifiers 2 Builders published model construction drawings 3 Designers construction drawings published three-views 4 Designers original factory construction drawings diffi cult acquire 5 Designers measure prototypethe ultimate scratch-builders sweat tears Extent motivation will determine course follow Probably 95% scratch Scale models originate type No 2 immense quantity drawings available certainly path least resistance magazines offer lists drawings advertised plans services augment total published master list has 1600 Scale plans however heavy emphasis WW II planes civil types havent extensively modeled ex cept ubiquitous Cub Because 44 Model Aviation Mal Gatford modified Dively kit build Grumman TBF Avenger Model spans 81 weighs 15 lb uses 14 ci Rhino engine Finish Poly S paint over K&B primer torpedo doors open model emits machine gun sound effects Bill Kleinhans built Aeronca C-3 Balsa USA kit An OS fourstroke 60 powers 1 1-tb beauty Covering polyester fabric finish nitrate dope just like real Bob seems like models Emeraude Dick Konkle 1/3-scale rendition powered Quadra Seen 82 Mint Julep Benny Howard Ike racer trom Paul Malls Historical Aviation Album draw ings Jim Petrezka Displayed Chicago Expo imbalance scratch-builders designers looking unusual aircraft often choose civil types can expected scratch-building will take additional time complete proj ect fact mind important certain chosen subject will con tinue engender enthusiasm over long building period isnt like buying kit impulse can assembled short time hear said scratch-builder spends time making decisions does actual labor Having down road innumerable times find state ment too true other words dont get fired up scratch project unless youre willing commit extra time its building Above dont choose airplane dislike just because different hasnt modeled extensively Scale modelers love spend hours over drawings looking ideal subject decisions choice prototype tem pered such things apparent simplicity drawing really simple because necessary details have omitted could lead confusion during construction undesirable slowdowns progress Scale accuracy may also questionable may wise compare model draw ings photos three-views before committing time material model being built sport flying complete accuracy may requirement simplification cuts building time contest work personal satisfaction accuracy may need assessed can never examine drawing own searching ways make improvements Change sake change avoided Assume designer reason methods make changes genuine correc tion betterment refinement modeler has building kits will find present tool supply probably adequate scratch-building plywood cutting small table saw will speed construction helps attain measure precision easily accom plished hand tools table saw dangerous tool must regarded due respect drill press also desirable Continued page 150 July 1983 45 Bill Kinseys Dornier Do335 uses two OS 60 enginesand rear water-cooled seen right scratch-built 3-view drawings obtained National Air Space Museum weighs 18 lb Note large tubular drive shaft extending aft rear propeller pulley belt used startinglike boat Helicopter Bob didnt say remote radiator located GIANT SCALE & SPORT PLANS SETS & KITS order contains concise construction manual Partial kits include precut wing ribs fuselage formers prebent landing gear already have plan sets may deduct 1000 prices partial kits listed below Fiberglass parts available no longer carry full kits Plans $1700 Travel Air 2000 105 classic Scale Biplane Wt 23 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $13000 Travel Air 4000 99 Radial Eng classic Biplane 23 lbs Plans $1700 Partial Kit $13000 Fokker DVII 99 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $13000 Sopwith Tripehound80 WWI Triplane 17 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $14000 Sopwith Pup80 WWI Biplane16-17 lbs Plans $1700 Partial Kit $13000 WACO UPF790 Biplane 23 lbsPlans $1700 Airplanes Landing Gear 2 wire formed $995 hipping Assembled ready install $1995 hipping lWheel Pants models add $51 Cabanas $995 hipping Fokker Cabanas $1495 hipping Dealer Inquiries Invited Ordering information orders shipped UPS Par cel Post add $3 shipping plans $10 kits Make checks payable Jerry Behrens fastest service send Postsl Money Order bank check Sorry no CODs accepted Send mail orders BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 Phone 12121 3376987 Allow 44 weeks delivery Travel Air D 4000 Partial Kit $9600 Authentic Scale F-i 6 CORKNALS o. 0 cut Ph lIt Items included kit Wheels Hinges Landing gear control horns Special tools o fuel tank Noxe wheel faring Necessary linkage AII required fasteners Three complete decal sets Balsa plywood die-cut parts Scale flying stab assembly Shock-absorbing nose wheel assembly Hand-layed fiberglass fuse lpolyesterl Detailed canopy cockpit assembly Detailed fully illustrated assembly book Pre shaped control surfaces liniection molded polystrysnel Three-view detailed decal painting instructions lniection molded wings withe...__ aluminum extruded wing spars already molded ion fuselage Detailed fiberglass fuselage includes the in stalled items fan bulkhead/wing mounting spar Nyrods control rods thrust tube detailed exhaust cone molded armament F-16 Kit Retail value $27026 Factory price $22972 plus $1050 shipping Byro-Jets exclusive quick start capabilities makes engine starting fast easy safe No complicated belt stare procedures no hatches remove reassemble Simply attach starter extension Sullivan starter. insert assembly through tail pipe until contact made rotorand hit starter addition increasing power output unique custom Byro-Jet Pipe System provides necessary noise suppression means completely conceal tuned pipe within fuselage Available both side rear exhaust 60 engines detailed information send $200 postage handling ATIONS 750 sq eaoy-bo-hiy- 9Ya lbs ess opt tan... .cketsl Byron Originals PO Box 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 USA/E3B team Patches $6 lapel pins $5 vinyl decals $3 Send R C Odle 815 Mellow Ln Simi Valley CA 93065 Make checks payable F3B Soaring TeamGood lift passing away Lee Renaud has brought man Y queries what can done memory family close friends have decided anyone wishing contribute 10 memory may send con tribution AMA Building Fund/Lee Re naud Memorial monies will set aside tribute hin AMA library Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC ScalelWischers CnntinuAd naae 45 necessary Heavy-wire bending can problem Most models use music wire some point structure landing gears example kit builder finds parts ready-formed box sugges tion use wire bender Breiten Coil Bender comes two sizes 5A2 3/~ diameter wire K&S Engineering makes Mighty Wire Bender I/v through /4-in music wire cutting wire use Dremel Moto Tool abrasive cutting wheel Wear eye protection using tool Cutting bulkheads ribs sheet balsa can simplified tracing parts drafting vellum semi transparent paper Lay vellum over drawing trace part outline using straightedge available draftsmans curves assure accurate copies Tack-glue vellum sheet balsa cut through paper balsa Double-coated tape sticky both sides convenience Vellum can purchased rolls sheets artist drafting supply stores straight wing ribs alike make rib template aluminum thin plywood use cutting guide advantages scratch-building opportunity select materials best suited purpose Strength weight pans controlled builder Select straight hard balsa wing spars use spruce ensure warp-free construction Wing ribs can made lighter balsa make practice weigh sheet balsa use sheets near equal weight ribs avoid situation wing becomes heavier Heavy sheets hard balsa should used stress points absorbing loads such firewall wing saddle landing gear attachment Lightest balsa goes tail surfaces wing ribs sheeted surfaces temptatioin substitute plywood balsa keep mind average weight ratio about 4 other words Av ply can substituted /4-in medium-weight balsa usually considerable gain strength /4-in balsa can cemented along its edges directly adjacent parts un-in ply requires gussets along edges secure fastening benefits scratch-building 150 Model Aviation No other ducted fan model comes close Opt Tanks & Retail value $3706 Factory price $3150 includes shipping Powered proven Bijiet ducted fan system Ultimate Ducted Fan Performance Package i/B Available Now same ducted fan specialists revolutionized hobby patented Byro-Jet now offering complete high performance package ever Byron Originals now importing new Rossi 81 Italy designed especially Byro-Jet Rossi 81 RC RV features rear valve rear exhaust plus special over-sized cooling head optimum peformance precision engineered engine has exceptionally good idle easy carburetor adjustment well combining state-of-the-art engine Byro-Jet tuned pipe produces ducted fan propulsion system easily out performs anything else world market 5% nitro fuel simple gravity feed fuel system winning combination generates full 1 3 thrust 19600 RPMs thats 24 long thrust tube 5/4 outlet simulating actual aircraft install ation ROSSI 81 SPEc wt 1 lb l2oz Horse Power 45 @22000RPM ABC Rear valve Rear Exhaust BYRO-JET SPEC ws 11 ounces Shroud Die 00-TA 10-6 Overall length including engine mount 6 Y Material Glass-filled nylon An introductory package offer available now Byron Originals unbelievable factory direct price $28550 plus $300 shipping save $50 ability substitute materialsprovided dis cretion used making wise choices art scratch-building designing published three-view drawings could easily occupy complete column fact covered thorough manner October 1981 column military colors Hobbypoxy has re leased formulas four camouflage colors used German Luftvaffe day fight ers 1937-1940 period standard factory finish Messerschmltt BF-109C D E-l E-2 E-3 aircraft consisted upper surfaces two colors Black-Green 70 Dark Green 71 under surfaces Light Blue 65 May 1940 intro duction BF-109 E-4 scheme changed Black-Green 70 RLM Gray 02 upper surfaces Light Blue 65 underside must noted field-applied modifications used suit local conditions following factory-standard colors Remember formulas valid use Hob bypoxy products Black-Green 70 Five parts H8 Black two parts H33 Stinson Green Dark Green 71 Seven parts H65 Bright Red four parts H33 Stinson Green three parts H81 Black three parts 1-147 Bright Yellow Light Blue 65 Ten parts H70 Gray seven parts HIO White two parts H26 Light Blue part H33 Stinson Green RLM Gray 20 parts H70 Gray two parts H49 Cub Yellow two parts H65 Bright Red part H33 Stinson Green mixed 11 05 Flat Hardener matte finish refer ence used colors Official Monogram Painting Guide German Air craft 1935-1945 published Monogram Aviation Publications readers called complain Sea Blue formula December 1982 column mixed indicated produced color almost black too dark Navy WW Corsair Hobbypoxy color chip compared Federal Stan dard 35042 identical indeed very nearly black slight blue-green tint color photos WW LI Corsairs using Kodachrome 25 bright sunlight ap peared have pronounced blue com ponent now inclined believe some variation probably de pendent upon time period place manufacture However Kodachrome tends pick up blue clear sky photo black subject blacktop road example certain Corsair wanst really almost black slight blue tinge its upper surfaces photos also show surface texture wasnt com pletely flat like flat black prop blades texture nearly semi-gloss Information source Dr Lyle Pepinos Scale Plans Photo Service offering enlarge three-view drawing maxi mum dimension 3 ft x 8 ft scratch-building purposes also offers groups color photos variety sub jects used documentation refer ence Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 July 1983 151 Package includes Rossi 81 complete Byro-Jet Fan Unit custom tuned pipe header pipe required fasteners Engine header pipe also available separately $23995 plus $250 shipping ORDER performance package today transform Byron Originals performance machineORIGINALS - scratch-built jet ultimate BYRON Byron Originals~" PO Box 279 Ida Grove IA 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 fiOiflO Made 0 yeste bo color Go GRISH No 1 propeller True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 elade Tractor 53each 545354Uk 6364lOc 747678Uk 848688C 949697 98104106 eds 114116118 i 1241251261U 2 Blade Pusher 5 3 54 6364USc 86USc 96106i 3 Bladetractor 53 63 64 Nc 3 Blade Pusher 63USc3 Metallic AluminumBlade color Tractor Of75i 8688iu 96 06104JS Puohr106*135 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Scale team trials Trials conducted Louisville KY August require pre registry Official entry forms available AMA headquarters Entry fee $50 $25 1984 FAI Scale Team Fund $10 FAI stamp required affixed entrants AMA license Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafleld WI 53018 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued vaqe 47 other Also maneuvers rolls up line did have placement roll GRISH LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes zhance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished balanced ready coating 318 BOREALL SIZES IN18 S7 6810 12 PITCH208 2210 2413 IN 8& IOPITCH 28 S16 RIGHT HAND TRACTOR inin~ BROS OKIN ST JOHN INDIANA 46373 GET ORGANIZED tore s set ot 4 sturdy ties holds over 4 years taootge oe9armeS 4 MAG FILES $495 Send SASS pise Si 00 lot postage haedarg DOM INDMThIU PO BOX 388-K DOVER NH 03820 middle line 6 Most Stall Turns well done aircraft either vertical top turn did come close stop 7 maneuvers change heading entry exit entry exit different altitudes 8 Most loops vertical horizontal eggs ovals superimposed changes heading gave corkscrew effect viewed end 9 fliers dont know call maneuver 10 Fliers suffer downgrades poor entry exit regardless intervening maneuver 50-ft minimum entry exit necessary order establish maneuver baseline does arrive maneuver score THe AMA Judges Guide has some suggested downgrades minor defects results downgrade eight severe defect should pull down six would combination three four minor defects Any element poor positioning start maneuver also fed final score Using other suggested down grades maneuver can easily arrive score 6-75 average maneuver 8 would quite good 85-95 very good quite excep tional saw 70-75 maneuvers some 80 maneuvers very few 85-95 maneuvers personally dont believe scoring inflation realize score maneuver can vary 5 points occasionally point have agree Ricks ob servations experiences have tended confirm would add obser vation own line consistently scores higher 1-2 points per maneuver scores line will determine winners contest Some type overall quality control needed minimize effects easy set judges determined persistent chief judge monitors line can much maintain quality judging Schools held before contest can help too Thanks Rick Meland Jeff Owens valuable observations Ron Van Puue III Sleepi Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued paqe 49 Multi-Control Era As began semble outline material became increasingly obvious era con voluted paralleling developments di verging directions no single column could possibly give adequate coverage numerous methods developed move control surface Basically have old genus-phylla 152 Model Aviation R PRE-BU lIT Models Magic Dragon Trainer Fire Fox Speed & Aerobatic Ship Thanks fine acceptance line models 1983 Toledo Trade Show unable attend show would appreciate opportunity send free brochure SASE Aero-Tech RIC 3850 US Highway 19 N Palm Harbor FL 33563 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Sizes pitches styles AT YOUR DEALER * *SAILPLANE** launching equipment histarts/wincheslaccessorieS complete line/best prices/top quality send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog/information RLF PRODUCTS R3 Box 173-V Panli IN 4745418121723-4310 roet ORIGIN Very strong tao-piece wing Scale Anen 23 lbs USE T-CRAFT Sh WIRE WHEELS 1650 en Full slOe dOtailOd plans IPPO$2500 Othe soyerb giant-scale piano tall nice 0 PT1S Ocadra Kb$2000 105 Farnar Mosquito Oaad$2400 SO Fareran Mosquito 4000 FoorcycleS1700 send cask check ormanoyylanssenl railed ay S POST orde toPAID foreign orderSado 40% rrnaildesiretlSCflSlorOeSaSe crccfl.reS 01 laylorclatl plans olferegS Portable power tot glow plugs tits n e snrrn pocket Using HeadlockTM adapter allows stay plug get propeller Snobargeahln up 1000 times 90 day warranty No morn bulky ballerina cabins Order NI-STARTER either 110 220 12 volt fast charger Instroctions included Also anailohln charger Sne yasr dealer ar ordnr direct us Visa ft Mastercard acoeptnd Please spncify typo charger Add $150 postage IUSAI NI-HI1118 n. $2195 NI-fIL-lE 226 e. 8219$ NI-HI-1A 120 odap. $2195NI-HL-1-NC No charger $1280 13S66 Olondundon l4ertdon VA 22011 USA 752-425-Rag$
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/07
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 150, 151, 152
Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer SCRATCH-BUILDING term scratch differs meaning among model ers depending upon degree originality required complete project some extensive modification kit qualifies scratch-building other end scale modeler may go extremes orig inating drawings measurement prot6type before designing building model between two types builders us build drawings supplied plans services magazines Kit builders ready venture scratch-building first time need bit encouragement Building plans can lead modelers desire develop own plans route hobby acquires new designers first attempt scratch-building Scale model came result dissat isfaction kit 50 years ago knowing about three-view drawings almost nonexistent time model designed photos found book Standard Oil Co Indiana showing excellent side front top views Laird LCB biplane flight Know ing basic dimensions span length model designed photos Short comings method lack cross sections fuselage airfoil Laird rather simple airplane rectangular fuselage section rounded turtle deck model actually re sembled prototype use photos make model draw ings remains viable expedient now acquired knowledge camera techniques can produce accurate drawings need spend hours measuring actual airplane Long-focal-length lenses necessity avoid distortion Direct top bottom views impossibility course modelers imagination fills missing portions Working photos has brought up status fine art some modelers Being capable working such minimum sources need no help model have contestquality scale accuracy average builder would wise start reliable threeview published model construction draw ings least five types scratchbuilders 1 Kit modifiers 2 Builders published model construction drawings 3 Designers construction drawings published three-views 4 Designers original factory construction drawings diffi cult acquire 5 Designers measure prototypethe ultimate scratch-builders sweat tears Extent motivation will determine course follow Probably 95% scratch Scale models originate type No 2 immense quantity drawings available certainly path least resistance magazines offer lists drawings advertised plans services augment total published master list has 1600 Scale plans however heavy emphasis WW II planes civil types havent extensively modeled ex cept ubiquitous Cub Because 44 Model Aviation Mal Gatford modified Dively kit build Grumman TBF Avenger Model spans 81 weighs 15 lb uses 14 ci Rhino engine Finish Poly S paint over K&B primer torpedo doors open model emits machine gun sound effects Bill Kleinhans built Aeronca C-3 Balsa USA kit An OS fourstroke 60 powers 1 1-tb beauty Covering polyester fabric finish nitrate dope just like real Bob seems like models Emeraude Dick Konkle 1/3-scale rendition powered Quadra Seen 82 Mint Julep Benny Howard Ike racer trom Paul Malls Historical Aviation Album draw ings Jim Petrezka Displayed Chicago Expo imbalance scratch-builders designers looking unusual aircraft often choose civil types can expected scratch-building will take additional time complete proj ect fact mind important certain chosen subject will con tinue engender enthusiasm over long building period isnt like buying kit impulse can assembled short time hear said scratch-builder spends time making decisions does actual labor Having down road innumerable times find state ment too true other words dont get fired up scratch project unless youre willing commit extra time its building Above dont choose airplane dislike just because different hasnt modeled extensively Scale modelers love spend hours over drawings looking ideal subject decisions choice prototype tem pered such things apparent simplicity drawing really simple because necessary details have omitted could lead confusion during construction undesirable slowdowns progress Scale accuracy may also questionable may wise compare model draw ings photos three-views before committing time material model being built sport flying complete accuracy may requirement simplification cuts building time contest work personal satisfaction accuracy may need assessed can never examine drawing own searching ways make improvements Change sake change avoided Assume designer reason methods make changes genuine correc tion betterment refinement modeler has building kits will find present tool supply probably adequate scratch-building plywood cutting small table saw will speed construction helps attain measure precision easily accom plished hand tools table saw dangerous tool must regarded due respect drill press also desirable Continued page 150 July 1983 45 Bill Kinseys Dornier Do335 uses two OS 60 enginesand rear water-cooled seen right scratch-built 3-view drawings obtained National Air Space Museum weighs 18 lb Note large tubular drive shaft extending aft rear propeller pulley belt used startinglike boat Helicopter Bob didnt say remote radiator located GIANT SCALE & SPORT PLANS SETS & KITS order contains concise construction manual Partial kits include precut wing ribs fuselage formers prebent landing gear already have plan sets may deduct 1000 prices partial kits listed below Fiberglass parts available no longer carry full kits Plans $1700 Travel Air 2000 105 classic Scale Biplane Wt 23 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $13000 Travel Air 4000 99 Radial Eng classic Biplane 23 lbs Plans $1700 Partial Kit $13000 Fokker DVII 99 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $13000 Sopwith Tripehound80 WWI Triplane 17 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $14000 Sopwith Pup80 WWI Biplane16-17 lbs Plans $1700 Partial Kit $13000 WACO UPF790 Biplane 23 lbsPlans $1700 Airplanes Landing Gear 2 wire formed $995 hipping Assembled ready install $1995 hipping lWheel Pants models add $51 Cabanas $995 hipping Fokker Cabanas $1495 hipping Dealer Inquiries Invited Ordering information orders shipped UPS Par cel Post add $3 shipping plans $10 kits Make checks payable Jerry Behrens fastest service send Postsl Money Order bank check Sorry no CODs accepted Send mail orders BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 Phone 12121 3376987 Allow 44 weeks delivery Travel Air D 4000 Partial Kit $9600 Authentic Scale F-i 6 CORKNALS o. 0 cut Ph lIt Items included kit Wheels Hinges Landing gear control horns Special tools o fuel tank Noxe wheel faring Necessary linkage AII required fasteners Three complete decal sets Balsa plywood die-cut parts Scale flying stab assembly Shock-absorbing nose wheel assembly Hand-layed fiberglass fuse lpolyesterl Detailed canopy cockpit assembly Detailed fully illustrated assembly book Pre shaped control surfaces liniection molded polystrysnel Three-view detailed decal painting instructions lniection molded wings withe...__ aluminum extruded wing spars already molded ion fuselage Detailed fiberglass fuselage includes the in stalled items fan bulkhead/wing mounting spar Nyrods control rods thrust tube detailed exhaust cone molded armament F-16 Kit Retail value $27026 Factory price $22972 plus $1050 shipping Byro-Jets exclusive quick start capabilities makes engine starting fast easy safe No complicated belt stare procedures no hatches remove reassemble Simply attach starter extension Sullivan starter. insert assembly through tail pipe until contact made rotorand hit starter addition increasing power output unique custom Byro-Jet Pipe System provides necessary noise suppression means completely conceal tuned pipe within fuselage Available both side rear exhaust 60 engines detailed information send $200 postage handling ATIONS 750 sq eaoy-bo-hiy- 9Ya lbs ess opt tan... .cketsl Byron Originals PO Box 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 USA/E3B team Patches $6 lapel pins $5 vinyl decals $3 Send R C Odle 815 Mellow Ln Simi Valley CA 93065 Make checks payable F3B Soaring TeamGood lift passing away Lee Renaud has brought man Y queries what can done memory family close friends have decided anyone wishing contribute 10 memory may send con tribution AMA Building Fund/Lee Re naud Memorial monies will set aside tribute hin AMA library Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC ScalelWischers CnntinuAd naae 45 necessary Heavy-wire bending can problem Most models use music wire some point structure landing gears example kit builder finds parts ready-formed box sugges tion use wire bender Breiten Coil Bender comes two sizes 5A2 3/~ diameter wire K&S Engineering makes Mighty Wire Bender I/v through /4-in music wire cutting wire use Dremel Moto Tool abrasive cutting wheel Wear eye protection using tool Cutting bulkheads ribs sheet balsa can simplified tracing parts drafting vellum semi transparent paper Lay vellum over drawing trace part outline using straightedge available draftsmans curves assure accurate copies Tack-glue vellum sheet balsa cut through paper balsa Double-coated tape sticky both sides convenience Vellum can purchased rolls sheets artist drafting supply stores straight wing ribs alike make rib template aluminum thin plywood use cutting guide advantages scratch-building opportunity select materials best suited purpose Strength weight pans controlled builder Select straight hard balsa wing spars use spruce ensure warp-free construction Wing ribs can made lighter balsa make practice weigh sheet balsa use sheets near equal weight ribs avoid situation wing becomes heavier Heavy sheets hard balsa should used stress points absorbing loads such firewall wing saddle landing gear attachment Lightest balsa goes tail surfaces wing ribs sheeted surfaces temptatioin substitute plywood balsa keep mind average weight ratio about 4 other words Av ply can substituted /4-in medium-weight balsa usually considerable gain strength /4-in balsa can cemented along its edges directly adjacent parts un-in ply requires gussets along edges secure fastening benefits scratch-building 150 Model Aviation No other ducted fan model comes close Opt Tanks & Retail value $3706 Factory price $3150 includes shipping Powered proven Bijiet ducted fan system Ultimate Ducted Fan Performance Package i/B Available Now same ducted fan specialists revolutionized hobby patented Byro-Jet now offering complete high performance package ever Byron Originals now importing new Rossi 81 Italy designed especially Byro-Jet Rossi 81 RC RV features rear valve rear exhaust plus special over-sized cooling head optimum peformance precision engineered engine has exceptionally good idle easy carburetor adjustment well combining state-of-the-art engine Byro-Jet tuned pipe produces ducted fan propulsion system easily out performs anything else world market 5% nitro fuel simple gravity feed fuel system winning combination generates full 1 3 thrust 19600 RPMs thats 24 long thrust tube 5/4 outlet simulating actual aircraft install ation ROSSI 81 SPEc wt 1 lb l2oz Horse Power 45 @22000RPM ABC Rear valve Rear Exhaust BYRO-JET SPEC ws 11 ounces Shroud Die 00-TA 10-6 Overall length including engine mount 6 Y Material Glass-filled nylon An introductory package offer available now Byron Originals unbelievable factory direct price $28550 plus $300 shipping save $50 ability substitute materialsprovided dis cretion used making wise choices art scratch-building designing published three-view drawings could easily occupy complete column fact covered thorough manner October 1981 column military colors Hobbypoxy has re leased formulas four camouflage colors used German Luftvaffe day fight ers 1937-1940 period standard factory finish Messerschmltt BF-109C D E-l E-2 E-3 aircraft consisted upper surfaces two colors Black-Green 70 Dark Green 71 under surfaces Light Blue 65 May 1940 intro duction BF-109 E-4 scheme changed Black-Green 70 RLM Gray 02 upper surfaces Light Blue 65 underside must noted field-applied modifications used suit local conditions following factory-standard colors Remember formulas valid use Hob bypoxy products Black-Green 70 Five parts H8 Black two parts H33 Stinson Green Dark Green 71 Seven parts H65 Bright Red four parts H33 Stinson Green three parts H81 Black three parts 1-147 Bright Yellow Light Blue 65 Ten parts H70 Gray seven parts HIO White two parts H26 Light Blue part H33 Stinson Green RLM Gray 20 parts H70 Gray two parts H49 Cub Yellow two parts H65 Bright Red part H33 Stinson Green mixed 11 05 Flat Hardener matte finish refer ence used colors Official Monogram Painting Guide German Air craft 1935-1945 published Monogram Aviation Publications readers called complain Sea Blue formula December 1982 column mixed indicated produced color almost black too dark Navy WW Corsair Hobbypoxy color chip compared Federal Stan dard 35042 identical indeed very nearly black slight blue-green tint color photos WW LI Corsairs using Kodachrome 25 bright sunlight ap peared have pronounced blue com ponent now inclined believe some variation probably de pendent upon time period place manufacture However Kodachrome tends pick up blue clear sky photo black subject blacktop road example certain Corsair wanst really almost black slight blue tinge its upper surfaces photos also show surface texture wasnt com pletely flat like flat black prop blades texture nearly semi-gloss Information source Dr Lyle Pepinos Scale Plans Photo Service offering enlarge three-view drawing maxi mum dimension 3 ft x 8 ft scratch-building purposes also offers groups color photos variety sub jects used documentation refer ence Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 July 1983 151 Package includes Rossi 81 complete Byro-Jet Fan Unit custom tuned pipe header pipe required fasteners Engine header pipe also available separately $23995 plus $250 shipping ORDER performance package today transform Byron Originals performance machineORIGINALS - scratch-built jet ultimate BYRON Byron Originals~" PO Box 279 Ida Grove IA 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 fiOiflO Made 0 yeste bo color Go GRISH No 1 propeller True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 elade Tractor 53each 545354Uk 6364lOc 747678Uk 848688C 949697 98104106 eds 114116118 i 1241251261U 2 Blade Pusher 5 3 54 6364USc 86USc 96106i 3 Bladetractor 53 63 64 Nc 3 Blade Pusher 63USc3 Metallic AluminumBlade color Tractor Of75i 8688iu 96 06104JS Puohr106*135 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Scale team trials Trials conducted Louisville KY August require pre registry Official entry forms available AMA headquarters Entry fee $50 $25 1984 FAI Scale Team Fund $10 FAI stamp required affixed entrants AMA license Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafleld WI 53018 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued vaqe 47 other Also maneuvers rolls up line did have placement roll GRISH LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes zhance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished balanced ready coating 318 BOREALL SIZES IN18 S7 6810 12 PITCH208 2210 2413 IN 8& IOPITCH 28 S16 RIGHT HAND TRACTOR inin~ BROS OKIN ST JOHN INDIANA 46373 GET ORGANIZED tore s set ot 4 sturdy ties holds over 4 years taootge oe9armeS 4 MAG FILES $495 Send SASS pise Si 00 lot postage haedarg DOM INDMThIU PO BOX 388-K DOVER NH 03820 middle line 6 Most Stall Turns well done aircraft either vertical top turn did come close stop 7 maneuvers change heading entry exit entry exit different altitudes 8 Most loops vertical horizontal eggs ovals superimposed changes heading gave corkscrew effect viewed end 9 fliers dont know call maneuver 10 Fliers suffer downgrades poor entry exit regardless intervening maneuver 50-ft minimum entry exit necessary order establish maneuver baseline does arrive maneuver score THe AMA Judges Guide has some suggested downgrades minor defects results downgrade eight severe defect should pull down six would combination three four minor defects Any element poor positioning start maneuver also fed final score Using other suggested down grades maneuver can easily arrive score 6-75 average maneuver 8 would quite good 85-95 very good quite excep tional saw 70-75 maneuvers some 80 maneuvers very few 85-95 maneuvers personally dont believe scoring inflation realize score maneuver can vary 5 points occasionally point have agree Ricks ob servations experiences have tended confirm would add obser vation own line consistently scores higher 1-2 points per maneuver scores line will determine winners contest Some type overall quality control needed minimize effects easy set judges determined persistent chief judge monitors line can much maintain quality judging Schools held before contest can help too Thanks Rick Meland Jeff Owens valuable observations Ron Van Puue III Sleepi Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued paqe 49 Multi-Control Era As began semble outline material became increasingly obvious era con voluted paralleling developments di verging directions no single column could possibly give adequate coverage numerous methods developed move control surface Basically have old genus-phylla 152 Model Aviation R PRE-BU lIT Models Magic Dragon Trainer Fire Fox Speed & Aerobatic Ship Thanks fine acceptance line models 1983 Toledo Trade Show unable attend show would appreciate opportunity send free brochure SASE Aero-Tech RIC 3850 US Highway 19 N Palm Harbor FL 33563 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Sizes pitches styles AT YOUR DEALER * *SAILPLANE** launching equipment histarts/wincheslaccessorieS complete line/best prices/top quality send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog/information RLF PRODUCTS R3 Box 173-V Panli IN 4745418121723-4310 roet ORIGIN Very strong tao-piece wing Scale Anen 23 lbs USE T-CRAFT Sh WIRE WHEELS 1650 en Full slOe dOtailOd plans IPPO$2500 Othe soyerb giant-scale piano tall nice 0 PT1S Ocadra Kb$2000 105 Farnar Mosquito Oaad$2400 SO Fareran Mosquito 4000 FoorcycleS1700 send cask check ormanoyylanssenl railed ay S POST orde toPAID foreign orderSado 40% rrnaildesiretlSCflSlorOeSaSe crccfl.reS 01 laylorclatl plans olferegS Portable power tot glow plugs tits n e snrrn pocket Using HeadlockTM adapter allows stay plug get propeller Snobargeahln up 1000 times 90 day warranty No morn bulky ballerina cabins Order NI-STARTER either 110 220 12 volt fast charger Instroctions included Also anailohln charger Sne yasr dealer ar ordnr direct us Visa ft Mastercard acoeptnd Please spncify typo charger Add $150 postage IUSAI NI-HI1118 n. $2195 NI-fIL-lE 226 e. 8219$ NI-HI-1A 120 odap. $2195NI-HL-1-NC No charger $1280 13S66 Olondundon l4ertdon VA 22011 USA 752-425-Rag$
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/07
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 150, 151, 152
Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer SCRATCH-BUILDING term scratch differs meaning among model ers depending upon degree originality required complete project some extensive modification kit qualifies scratch-building other end scale modeler may go extremes orig inating drawings measurement prot6type before designing building model between two types builders us build drawings supplied plans services magazines Kit builders ready venture scratch-building first time need bit encouragement Building plans can lead modelers desire develop own plans route hobby acquires new designers first attempt scratch-building Scale model came result dissat isfaction kit 50 years ago knowing about three-view drawings almost nonexistent time model designed photos found book Standard Oil Co Indiana showing excellent side front top views Laird LCB biplane flight Know ing basic dimensions span length model designed photos Short comings method lack cross sections fuselage airfoil Laird rather simple airplane rectangular fuselage section rounded turtle deck model actually re sembled prototype use photos make model draw ings remains viable expedient now acquired knowledge camera techniques can produce accurate drawings need spend hours measuring actual airplane Long-focal-length lenses necessity avoid distortion Direct top bottom views impossibility course modelers imagination fills missing portions Working photos has brought up status fine art some modelers Being capable working such minimum sources need no help model have contestquality scale accuracy average builder would wise start reliable threeview published model construction draw ings least five types scratchbuilders 1 Kit modifiers 2 Builders published model construction drawings 3 Designers construction drawings published three-views 4 Designers original factory construction drawings diffi cult acquire 5 Designers measure prototypethe ultimate scratch-builders sweat tears Extent motivation will determine course follow Probably 95% scratch Scale models originate type No 2 immense quantity drawings available certainly path least resistance magazines offer lists drawings advertised plans services augment total published master list has 1600 Scale plans however heavy emphasis WW II planes civil types havent extensively modeled ex cept ubiquitous Cub Because 44 Model Aviation Mal Gatford modified Dively kit build Grumman TBF Avenger Model spans 81 weighs 15 lb uses 14 ci Rhino engine Finish Poly S paint over K&B primer torpedo doors open model emits machine gun sound effects Bill Kleinhans built Aeronca C-3 Balsa USA kit An OS fourstroke 60 powers 1 1-tb beauty Covering polyester fabric finish nitrate dope just like real Bob seems like models Emeraude Dick Konkle 1/3-scale rendition powered Quadra Seen 82 Mint Julep Benny Howard Ike racer trom Paul Malls Historical Aviation Album draw ings Jim Petrezka Displayed Chicago Expo imbalance scratch-builders designers looking unusual aircraft often choose civil types can expected scratch-building will take additional time complete proj ect fact mind important certain chosen subject will con tinue engender enthusiasm over long building period isnt like buying kit impulse can assembled short time hear said scratch-builder spends time making decisions does actual labor Having down road innumerable times find state ment too true other words dont get fired up scratch project unless youre willing commit extra time its building Above dont choose airplane dislike just because different hasnt modeled extensively Scale modelers love spend hours over drawings looking ideal subject decisions choice prototype tem pered such things apparent simplicity drawing really simple because necessary details have omitted could lead confusion during construction undesirable slowdowns progress Scale accuracy may also questionable may wise compare model draw ings photos three-views before committing time material model being built sport flying complete accuracy may requirement simplification cuts building time contest work personal satisfaction accuracy may need assessed can never examine drawing own searching ways make improvements Change sake change avoided Assume designer reason methods make changes genuine correc tion betterment refinement modeler has building kits will find present tool supply probably adequate scratch-building plywood cutting small table saw will speed construction helps attain measure precision easily accom plished hand tools table saw dangerous tool must regarded due respect drill press also desirable Continued page 150 July 1983 45 Bill Kinseys Dornier Do335 uses two OS 60 enginesand rear water-cooled seen right scratch-built 3-view drawings obtained National Air Space Museum weighs 18 lb Note large tubular drive shaft extending aft rear propeller pulley belt used startinglike boat Helicopter Bob didnt say remote radiator located GIANT SCALE & SPORT PLANS SETS & KITS order contains concise construction manual Partial kits include precut wing ribs fuselage formers prebent landing gear already have plan sets may deduct 1000 prices partial kits listed below Fiberglass parts available no longer carry full kits Plans $1700 Travel Air 2000 105 classic Scale Biplane Wt 23 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $13000 Travel Air 4000 99 Radial Eng classic Biplane 23 lbs Plans $1700 Partial Kit $13000 Fokker DVII 99 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $13000 Sopwith Tripehound80 WWI Triplane 17 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $14000 Sopwith Pup80 WWI Biplane16-17 lbs Plans $1700 Partial Kit $13000 WACO UPF790 Biplane 23 lbsPlans $1700 Airplanes Landing Gear 2 wire formed $995 hipping Assembled ready install $1995 hipping lWheel Pants models add $51 Cabanas $995 hipping Fokker Cabanas $1495 hipping Dealer Inquiries Invited Ordering information orders shipped UPS Par cel Post add $3 shipping plans $10 kits Make checks payable Jerry Behrens fastest service send Postsl Money Order bank check Sorry no CODs accepted Send mail orders BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 Phone 12121 3376987 Allow 44 weeks delivery Travel Air D 4000 Partial Kit $9600 Authentic Scale F-i 6 CORKNALS o. 0 cut Ph lIt Items included kit Wheels Hinges Landing gear control horns Special tools o fuel tank Noxe wheel faring Necessary linkage AII required fasteners Three complete decal sets Balsa plywood die-cut parts Scale flying stab assembly Shock-absorbing nose wheel assembly Hand-layed fiberglass fuse lpolyesterl Detailed canopy cockpit assembly Detailed fully illustrated assembly book Pre shaped control surfaces liniection molded polystrysnel Three-view detailed decal painting instructions lniection molded wings withe...__ aluminum extruded wing spars already molded ion fuselage Detailed fiberglass fuselage includes the in stalled items fan bulkhead/wing mounting spar Nyrods control rods thrust tube detailed exhaust cone molded armament F-16 Kit Retail value $27026 Factory price $22972 plus $1050 shipping Byro-Jets exclusive quick start capabilities makes engine starting fast easy safe No complicated belt stare procedures no hatches remove reassemble Simply attach starter extension Sullivan starter. insert assembly through tail pipe until contact made rotorand hit starter addition increasing power output unique custom Byro-Jet Pipe System provides necessary noise suppression means completely conceal tuned pipe within fuselage Available both side rear exhaust 60 engines detailed information send $200 postage handling ATIONS 750 sq eaoy-bo-hiy- 9Ya lbs ess opt tan... .cketsl Byron Originals PO Box 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 USA/E3B team Patches $6 lapel pins $5 vinyl decals $3 Send R C Odle 815 Mellow Ln Simi Valley CA 93065 Make checks payable F3B Soaring TeamGood lift passing away Lee Renaud has brought man Y queries what can done memory family close friends have decided anyone wishing contribute 10 memory may send con tribution AMA Building Fund/Lee Re naud Memorial monies will set aside tribute hin AMA library Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC ScalelWischers CnntinuAd naae 45 necessary Heavy-wire bending can problem Most models use music wire some point structure landing gears example kit builder finds parts ready-formed box sugges tion use wire bender Breiten Coil Bender comes two sizes 5A2 3/~ diameter wire K&S Engineering makes Mighty Wire Bender I/v through /4-in music wire cutting wire use Dremel Moto Tool abrasive cutting wheel Wear eye protection using tool Cutting bulkheads ribs sheet balsa can simplified tracing parts drafting vellum semi transparent paper Lay vellum over drawing trace part outline using straightedge available draftsmans curves assure accurate copies Tack-glue vellum sheet balsa cut through paper balsa Double-coated tape sticky both sides convenience Vellum can purchased rolls sheets artist drafting supply stores straight wing ribs alike make rib template aluminum thin plywood use cutting guide advantages scratch-building opportunity select materials best suited purpose Strength weight pans controlled builder Select straight hard balsa wing spars use spruce ensure warp-free construction Wing ribs can made lighter balsa make practice weigh sheet balsa use sheets near equal weight ribs avoid situation wing becomes heavier Heavy sheets hard balsa should used stress points absorbing loads such firewall wing saddle landing gear attachment Lightest balsa goes tail surfaces wing ribs sheeted surfaces temptatioin substitute plywood balsa keep mind average weight ratio about 4 other words Av ply can substituted /4-in medium-weight balsa usually considerable gain strength /4-in balsa can cemented along its edges directly adjacent parts un-in ply requires gussets along edges secure fastening benefits scratch-building 150 Model Aviation No other ducted fan model comes close Opt Tanks & Retail value $3706 Factory price $3150 includes shipping Powered proven Bijiet ducted fan system Ultimate Ducted Fan Performance Package i/B Available Now same ducted fan specialists revolutionized hobby patented Byro-Jet now offering complete high performance package ever Byron Originals now importing new Rossi 81 Italy designed especially Byro-Jet Rossi 81 RC RV features rear valve rear exhaust plus special over-sized cooling head optimum peformance precision engineered engine has exceptionally good idle easy carburetor adjustment well combining state-of-the-art engine Byro-Jet tuned pipe produces ducted fan propulsion system easily out performs anything else world market 5% nitro fuel simple gravity feed fuel system winning combination generates full 1 3 thrust 19600 RPMs thats 24 long thrust tube 5/4 outlet simulating actual aircraft install ation ROSSI 81 SPEc wt 1 lb l2oz Horse Power 45 @22000RPM ABC Rear valve Rear Exhaust BYRO-JET SPEC ws 11 ounces Shroud Die 00-TA 10-6 Overall length including engine mount 6 Y Material Glass-filled nylon An introductory package offer available now Byron Originals unbelievable factory direct price $28550 plus $300 shipping save $50 ability substitute materialsprovided dis cretion used making wise choices art scratch-building designing published three-view drawings could easily occupy complete column fact covered thorough manner October 1981 column military colors Hobbypoxy has re leased formulas four camouflage colors used German Luftvaffe day fight ers 1937-1940 period standard factory finish Messerschmltt BF-109C D E-l E-2 E-3 aircraft consisted upper surfaces two colors Black-Green 70 Dark Green 71 under surfaces Light Blue 65 May 1940 intro duction BF-109 E-4 scheme changed Black-Green 70 RLM Gray 02 upper surfaces Light Blue 65 underside must noted field-applied modifications used suit local conditions following factory-standard colors Remember formulas valid use Hob bypoxy products Black-Green 70 Five parts H8 Black two parts H33 Stinson Green Dark Green 71 Seven parts H65 Bright Red four parts H33 Stinson Green three parts H81 Black three parts 1-147 Bright Yellow Light Blue 65 Ten parts H70 Gray seven parts HIO White two parts H26 Light Blue part H33 Stinson Green RLM Gray 20 parts H70 Gray two parts H49 Cub Yellow two parts H65 Bright Red part H33 Stinson Green mixed 11 05 Flat Hardener matte finish refer ence used colors Official Monogram Painting Guide German Air craft 1935-1945 published Monogram Aviation Publications readers called complain Sea Blue formula December 1982 column mixed indicated produced color almost black too dark Navy WW Corsair Hobbypoxy color chip compared Federal Stan dard 35042 identical indeed very nearly black slight blue-green tint color photos WW LI Corsairs using Kodachrome 25 bright sunlight ap peared have pronounced blue com ponent now inclined believe some variation probably de pendent upon time period place manufacture However Kodachrome tends pick up blue clear sky photo black subject blacktop road example certain Corsair wanst really almost black slight blue tinge its upper surfaces photos also show surface texture wasnt com pletely flat like flat black prop blades texture nearly semi-gloss Information source Dr Lyle Pepinos Scale Plans Photo Service offering enlarge three-view drawing maxi mum dimension 3 ft x 8 ft scratch-building purposes also offers groups color photos variety sub jects used documentation refer ence Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 July 1983 151 Package includes Rossi 81 complete Byro-Jet Fan Unit custom tuned pipe header pipe required fasteners Engine header pipe also available separately $23995 plus $250 shipping ORDER performance package today transform Byron Originals performance machineORIGINALS - scratch-built jet ultimate BYRON Byron Originals~" PO Box 279 Ida Grove IA 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 fiOiflO Made 0 yeste bo color Go GRISH No 1 propeller True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 elade Tractor 53each 545354Uk 6364lOc 747678Uk 848688C 949697 98104106 eds 114116118 i 1241251261U 2 Blade Pusher 5 3 54 6364USc 86USc 96106i 3 Bladetractor 53 63 64 Nc 3 Blade Pusher 63USc3 Metallic AluminumBlade color Tractor Of75i 8688iu 96 06104JS Puohr106*135 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Scale team trials Trials conducted Louisville KY August require pre registry Official entry forms available AMA headquarters Entry fee $50 $25 1984 FAI Scale Team Fund $10 FAI stamp required affixed entrants AMA license Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafleld WI 53018 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued vaqe 47 other Also maneuvers rolls up line did have placement roll GRISH LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes zhance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished balanced ready coating 318 BOREALL SIZES IN18 S7 6810 12 PITCH208 2210 2413 IN 8& IOPITCH 28 S16 RIGHT HAND TRACTOR inin~ BROS OKIN ST JOHN INDIANA 46373 GET ORGANIZED tore s set ot 4 sturdy ties holds over 4 years taootge oe9armeS 4 MAG FILES $495 Send SASS pise Si 00 lot postage haedarg DOM INDMThIU PO BOX 388-K DOVER NH 03820 middle line 6 Most Stall Turns well done aircraft either vertical top turn did come close stop 7 maneuvers change heading entry exit entry exit different altitudes 8 Most loops vertical horizontal eggs ovals superimposed changes heading gave corkscrew effect viewed end 9 fliers dont know call maneuver 10 Fliers suffer downgrades poor entry exit regardless intervening maneuver 50-ft minimum entry exit necessary order establish maneuver baseline does arrive maneuver score THe AMA Judges Guide has some suggested downgrades minor defects results downgrade eight severe defect should pull down six would combination three four minor defects Any element poor positioning start maneuver also fed final score Using other suggested down grades maneuver can easily arrive score 6-75 average maneuver 8 would quite good 85-95 very good quite excep tional saw 70-75 maneuvers some 80 maneuvers very few 85-95 maneuvers personally dont believe scoring inflation realize score maneuver can vary 5 points occasionally point have agree Ricks ob servations experiences have tended confirm would add obser vation own line consistently scores higher 1-2 points per maneuver scores line will determine winners contest Some type overall quality control needed minimize effects easy set judges determined persistent chief judge monitors line can much maintain quality judging Schools held before contest can help too Thanks Rick Meland Jeff Owens valuable observations Ron Van Puue III Sleepi Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued paqe 49 Multi-Control Era As began semble outline material became increasingly obvious era con voluted paralleling developments di verging directions no single column could possibly give adequate coverage numerous methods developed move control surface Basically have old genus-phylla 152 Model Aviation R PRE-BU lIT Models Magic Dragon Trainer Fire Fox Speed & Aerobatic Ship Thanks fine acceptance line models 1983 Toledo Trade Show unable attend show would appreciate opportunity send free brochure SASE Aero-Tech RIC 3850 US Highway 19 N Palm Harbor FL 33563 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Sizes pitches styles AT YOUR DEALER * *SAILPLANE** launching equipment histarts/wincheslaccessorieS complete line/best prices/top quality send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog/information RLF PRODUCTS R3 Box 173-V Panli IN 4745418121723-4310 roet ORIGIN Very strong tao-piece wing Scale Anen 23 lbs USE T-CRAFT Sh WIRE WHEELS 1650 en Full slOe dOtailOd plans IPPO$2500 Othe soyerb giant-scale piano tall nice 0 PT1S Ocadra Kb$2000 105 Farnar Mosquito Oaad$2400 SO Fareran Mosquito 4000 FoorcycleS1700 send cask check ormanoyylanssenl railed ay S POST orde toPAID foreign orderSado 40% rrnaildesiretlSCflSlorOeSaSe crccfl.reS 01 laylorclatl plans olferegS Portable power tot glow plugs tits n e snrrn pocket Using HeadlockTM adapter allows stay plug get propeller Snobargeahln up 1000 times 90 day warranty No morn bulky ballerina cabins Order NI-STARTER either 110 220 12 volt fast charger Instroctions included Also anailohln charger Sne yasr dealer ar ordnr direct us Visa ft Mastercard acoeptnd Please spncify typo charger Add $150 postage IUSAI NI-HI1118 n. $2195 NI-fIL-lE 226 e. 8219$ NI-HI-1A 120 odap. $2195NI-HL-1-NC No charger $1280 13S66 Olondundon l4ertdon VA 22011 USA 752-425-Rag$
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/07
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 150, 151, 152
Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer SCRATCH-BUILDING term scratch differs meaning among model ers depending upon degree originality required complete project some extensive modification kit qualifies scratch-building other end scale modeler may go extremes orig inating drawings measurement prot6type before designing building model between two types builders us build drawings supplied plans services magazines Kit builders ready venture scratch-building first time need bit encouragement Building plans can lead modelers desire develop own plans route hobby acquires new designers first attempt scratch-building Scale model came result dissat isfaction kit 50 years ago knowing about three-view drawings almost nonexistent time model designed photos found book Standard Oil Co Indiana showing excellent side front top views Laird LCB biplane flight Know ing basic dimensions span length model designed photos Short comings method lack cross sections fuselage airfoil Laird rather simple airplane rectangular fuselage section rounded turtle deck model actually re sembled prototype use photos make model draw ings remains viable expedient now acquired knowledge camera techniques can produce accurate drawings need spend hours measuring actual airplane Long-focal-length lenses necessity avoid distortion Direct top bottom views impossibility course modelers imagination fills missing portions Working photos has brought up status fine art some modelers Being capable working such minimum sources need no help model have contestquality scale accuracy average builder would wise start reliable threeview published model construction draw ings least five types scratchbuilders 1 Kit modifiers 2 Builders published model construction drawings 3 Designers construction drawings published three-views 4 Designers original factory construction drawings diffi cult acquire 5 Designers measure prototypethe ultimate scratch-builders sweat tears Extent motivation will determine course follow Probably 95% scratch Scale models originate type No 2 immense quantity drawings available certainly path least resistance magazines offer lists drawings advertised plans services augment total published master list has 1600 Scale plans however heavy emphasis WW II planes civil types havent extensively modeled ex cept ubiquitous Cub Because 44 Model Aviation Mal Gatford modified Dively kit build Grumman TBF Avenger Model spans 81 weighs 15 lb uses 14 ci Rhino engine Finish Poly S paint over K&B primer torpedo doors open model emits machine gun sound effects Bill Kleinhans built Aeronca C-3 Balsa USA kit An OS fourstroke 60 powers 1 1-tb beauty Covering polyester fabric finish nitrate dope just like real Bob seems like models Emeraude Dick Konkle 1/3-scale rendition powered Quadra Seen 82 Mint Julep Benny Howard Ike racer trom Paul Malls Historical Aviation Album draw ings Jim Petrezka Displayed Chicago Expo imbalance scratch-builders designers looking unusual aircraft often choose civil types can expected scratch-building will take additional time complete proj ect fact mind important certain chosen subject will con tinue engender enthusiasm over long building period isnt like buying kit impulse can assembled short time hear said scratch-builder spends time making decisions does actual labor Having down road innumerable times find state ment too true other words dont get fired up scratch project unless youre willing commit extra time its building Above dont choose airplane dislike just because different hasnt modeled extensively Scale modelers love spend hours over drawings looking ideal subject decisions choice prototype tem pered such things apparent simplicity drawing really simple because necessary details have omitted could lead confusion during construction undesirable slowdowns progress Scale accuracy may also questionable may wise compare model draw ings photos three-views before committing time material model being built sport flying complete accuracy may requirement simplification cuts building time contest work personal satisfaction accuracy may need assessed can never examine drawing own searching ways make improvements Change sake change avoided Assume designer reason methods make changes genuine correc tion betterment refinement modeler has building kits will find present tool supply probably adequate scratch-building plywood cutting small table saw will speed construction helps attain measure precision easily accom plished hand tools table saw dangerous tool must regarded due respect drill press also desirable Continued page 150 July 1983 45 Bill Kinseys Dornier Do335 uses two OS 60 enginesand rear water-cooled seen right scratch-built 3-view drawings obtained National Air Space Museum weighs 18 lb Note large tubular drive shaft extending aft rear propeller pulley belt used startinglike boat Helicopter Bob didnt say remote radiator located GIANT SCALE & SPORT PLANS SETS & KITS order contains concise construction manual Partial kits include precut wing ribs fuselage formers prebent landing gear already have plan sets may deduct 1000 prices partial kits listed below Fiberglass parts available no longer carry full kits Plans $1700 Travel Air 2000 105 classic Scale Biplane Wt 23 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $13000 Travel Air 4000 99 Radial Eng classic Biplane 23 lbs Plans $1700 Partial Kit $13000 Fokker DVII 99 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $13000 Sopwith Tripehound80 WWI Triplane 17 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $14000 Sopwith Pup80 WWI Biplane16-17 lbs Plans $1700 Partial Kit $13000 WACO UPF790 Biplane 23 lbsPlans $1700 Airplanes Landing Gear 2 wire formed $995 hipping Assembled ready install $1995 hipping lWheel Pants models add $51 Cabanas $995 hipping Fokker Cabanas $1495 hipping Dealer Inquiries Invited Ordering information orders shipped UPS Par cel Post add $3 shipping plans $10 kits Make checks payable Jerry Behrens fastest service send Postsl Money Order bank check Sorry no CODs accepted Send mail orders BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 Phone 12121 3376987 Allow 44 weeks delivery Travel Air D 4000 Partial Kit $9600 Authentic Scale F-i 6 CORKNALS o. 0 cut Ph lIt Items included kit Wheels Hinges Landing gear control horns Special tools o fuel tank Noxe wheel faring Necessary linkage AII required fasteners Three complete decal sets Balsa plywood die-cut parts Scale flying stab assembly Shock-absorbing nose wheel assembly Hand-layed fiberglass fuse lpolyesterl Detailed canopy cockpit assembly Detailed fully illustrated assembly book Pre shaped control surfaces liniection molded polystrysnel Three-view detailed decal painting instructions lniection molded wings withe...__ aluminum extruded wing spars already molded ion fuselage Detailed fiberglass fuselage includes the in stalled items fan bulkhead/wing mounting spar Nyrods control rods thrust tube detailed exhaust cone molded armament F-16 Kit Retail value $27026 Factory price $22972 plus $1050 shipping Byro-Jets exclusive quick start capabilities makes engine starting fast easy safe No complicated belt stare procedures no hatches remove reassemble Simply attach starter extension Sullivan starter. insert assembly through tail pipe until contact made rotorand hit starter addition increasing power output unique custom Byro-Jet Pipe System provides necessary noise suppression means completely conceal tuned pipe within fuselage Available both side rear exhaust 60 engines detailed information send $200 postage handling ATIONS 750 sq eaoy-bo-hiy- 9Ya lbs ess opt tan... .cketsl Byron Originals PO Box 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 USA/E3B team Patches $6 lapel pins $5 vinyl decals $3 Send R C Odle 815 Mellow Ln Simi Valley CA 93065 Make checks payable F3B Soaring TeamGood lift passing away Lee Renaud has brought man Y queries what can done memory family close friends have decided anyone wishing contribute 10 memory may send con tribution AMA Building Fund/Lee Re naud Memorial monies will set aside tribute hin AMA library Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC ScalelWischers CnntinuAd naae 45 necessary Heavy-wire bending can problem Most models use music wire some point structure landing gears example kit builder finds parts ready-formed box sugges tion use wire bender Breiten Coil Bender comes two sizes 5A2 3/~ diameter wire K&S Engineering makes Mighty Wire Bender I/v through /4-in music wire cutting wire use Dremel Moto Tool abrasive cutting wheel Wear eye protection using tool Cutting bulkheads ribs sheet balsa can simplified tracing parts drafting vellum semi transparent paper Lay vellum over drawing trace part outline using straightedge available draftsmans curves assure accurate copies Tack-glue vellum sheet balsa cut through paper balsa Double-coated tape sticky both sides convenience Vellum can purchased rolls sheets artist drafting supply stores straight wing ribs alike make rib template aluminum thin plywood use cutting guide advantages scratch-building opportunity select materials best suited purpose Strength weight pans controlled builder Select straight hard balsa wing spars use spruce ensure warp-free construction Wing ribs can made lighter balsa make practice weigh sheet balsa use sheets near equal weight ribs avoid situation wing becomes heavier Heavy sheets hard balsa should used stress points absorbing loads such firewall wing saddle landing gear attachment Lightest balsa goes tail surfaces wing ribs sheeted surfaces temptatioin substitute plywood balsa keep mind average weight ratio about 4 other words Av ply can substituted /4-in medium-weight balsa usually considerable gain strength /4-in balsa can cemented along its edges directly adjacent parts un-in ply requires gussets along edges secure fastening benefits scratch-building 150 Model Aviation No other ducted fan model comes close Opt Tanks & Retail value $3706 Factory price $3150 includes shipping Powered proven Bijiet ducted fan system Ultimate Ducted Fan Performance Package i/B Available Now same ducted fan specialists revolutionized hobby patented Byro-Jet now offering complete high performance package ever Byron Originals now importing new Rossi 81 Italy designed especially Byro-Jet Rossi 81 RC RV features rear valve rear exhaust plus special over-sized cooling head optimum peformance precision engineered engine has exceptionally good idle easy carburetor adjustment well combining state-of-the-art engine Byro-Jet tuned pipe produces ducted fan propulsion system easily out performs anything else world market 5% nitro fuel simple gravity feed fuel system winning combination generates full 1 3 thrust 19600 RPMs thats 24 long thrust tube 5/4 outlet simulating actual aircraft install ation ROSSI 81 SPEc wt 1 lb l2oz Horse Power 45 @22000RPM ABC Rear valve Rear Exhaust BYRO-JET SPEC ws 11 ounces Shroud Die 00-TA 10-6 Overall length including engine mount 6 Y Material Glass-filled nylon An introductory package offer available now Byron Originals unbelievable factory direct price $28550 plus $300 shipping save $50 ability substitute materialsprovided dis cretion used making wise choices art scratch-building designing published three-view drawings could easily occupy complete column fact covered thorough manner October 1981 column military colors Hobbypoxy has re leased formulas four camouflage colors used German Luftvaffe day fight ers 1937-1940 period standard factory finish Messerschmltt BF-109C D E-l E-2 E-3 aircraft consisted upper surfaces two colors Black-Green 70 Dark Green 71 under surfaces Light Blue 65 May 1940 intro duction BF-109 E-4 scheme changed Black-Green 70 RLM Gray 02 upper surfaces Light Blue 65 underside must noted field-applied modifications used suit local conditions following factory-standard colors Remember formulas valid use Hob bypoxy products Black-Green 70 Five parts H8 Black two parts H33 Stinson Green Dark Green 71 Seven parts H65 Bright Red four parts H33 Stinson Green three parts H81 Black three parts 1-147 Bright Yellow Light Blue 65 Ten parts H70 Gray seven parts HIO White two parts H26 Light Blue part H33 Stinson Green RLM Gray 20 parts H70 Gray two parts H49 Cub Yellow two parts H65 Bright Red part H33 Stinson Green mixed 11 05 Flat Hardener matte finish refer ence used colors Official Monogram Painting Guide German Air craft 1935-1945 published Monogram Aviation Publications readers called complain Sea Blue formula December 1982 column mixed indicated produced color almost black too dark Navy WW Corsair Hobbypoxy color chip compared Federal Stan dard 35042 identical indeed very nearly black slight blue-green tint color photos WW LI Corsairs using Kodachrome 25 bright sunlight ap peared have pronounced blue com ponent now inclined believe some variation probably de pendent upon time period place manufacture However Kodachrome tends pick up blue clear sky photo black subject blacktop road example certain Corsair wanst really almost black slight blue tinge its upper surfaces photos also show surface texture wasnt com pletely flat like flat black prop blades texture nearly semi-gloss Information source Dr Lyle Pepinos Scale Plans Photo Service offering enlarge three-view drawing maxi mum dimension 3 ft x 8 ft scratch-building purposes also offers groups color photos variety sub jects used documentation refer ence Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 July 1983 151 Package includes Rossi 81 complete Byro-Jet Fan Unit custom tuned pipe header pipe required fasteners Engine header pipe also available separately $23995 plus $250 shipping ORDER performance package today transform Byron Originals performance machineORIGINALS - scratch-built jet ultimate BYRON Byron Originals~" PO Box 279 Ida Grove IA 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 fiOiflO Made 0 yeste bo color Go GRISH No 1 propeller True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 elade Tractor 53each 545354Uk 6364lOc 747678Uk 848688C 949697 98104106 eds 114116118 i 1241251261U 2 Blade Pusher 5 3 54 6364USc 86USc 96106i 3 Bladetractor 53 63 64 Nc 3 Blade Pusher 63USc3 Metallic AluminumBlade color Tractor Of75i 8688iu 96 06104JS Puohr106*135 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Scale team trials Trials conducted Louisville KY August require pre registry Official entry forms available AMA headquarters Entry fee $50 $25 1984 FAI Scale Team Fund $10 FAI stamp required affixed entrants AMA license Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafleld WI 53018 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued vaqe 47 other Also maneuvers rolls up line did have placement roll GRISH LARGE WOOD PROPELLERS HARDWOOD too hard minimizes zhance costly plane engine damage True pitch airfoil fully finished balanced ready coating 318 BOREALL SIZES IN18 S7 6810 12 PITCH208 2210 2413 IN 8& IOPITCH 28 S16 RIGHT HAND TRACTOR inin~ BROS OKIN ST JOHN INDIANA 46373 GET ORGANIZED tore s set ot 4 sturdy ties holds over 4 years taootge oe9armeS 4 MAG FILES $495 Send SASS pise Si 00 lot postage haedarg DOM INDMThIU PO BOX 388-K DOVER NH 03820 middle line 6 Most Stall Turns well done aircraft either vertical top turn did come close stop 7 maneuvers change heading entry exit entry exit different altitudes 8 Most loops vertical horizontal eggs ovals superimposed changes heading gave corkscrew effect viewed end 9 fliers dont know call maneuver 10 Fliers suffer downgrades poor entry exit regardless intervening maneuver 50-ft minimum entry exit necessary order establish maneuver baseline does arrive maneuver score THe AMA Judges Guide has some suggested downgrades minor defects results downgrade eight severe defect should pull down six would combination three four minor defects Any element poor positioning start maneuver also fed final score Using other suggested down grades maneuver can easily arrive score 6-75 average maneuver 8 would quite good 85-95 very good quite excep tional saw 70-75 maneuvers some 80 maneuvers very few 85-95 maneuvers personally dont believe scoring inflation realize score maneuver can vary 5 points occasionally point have agree Ricks ob servations experiences have tended confirm would add obser vation own line consistently scores higher 1-2 points per maneuver scores line will determine winners contest Some type overall quality control needed minimize effects easy set judges determined persistent chief judge monitors line can much maintain quality judging Schools held before contest can help too Thanks Rick Meland Jeff Owens valuable observations Ron Van Puue III Sleepi Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued paqe 49 Multi-Control Era As began semble outline material became increasingly obvious era con voluted paralleling developments di verging directions no single column could possibly give adequate coverage numerous methods developed move control surface Basically have old genus-phylla 152 Model Aviation R PRE-BU lIT Models Magic Dragon Trainer Fire Fox Speed & Aerobatic Ship Thanks fine acceptance line models 1983 Toledo Trade Show unable attend show would appreciate opportunity send free brochure SASE Aero-Tech RIC 3850 US Highway 19 N Palm Harbor FL 33563 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Sizes pitches styles AT YOUR DEALER * *SAILPLANE** launching equipment histarts/wincheslaccessorieS complete line/best prices/top quality send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog/information RLF PRODUCTS R3 Box 173-V Panli IN 4745418121723-4310 roet ORIGIN Very strong tao-piece wing Scale Anen 23 lbs USE T-CRAFT Sh WIRE WHEELS 1650 en Full slOe dOtailOd plans IPPO$2500 Othe soyerb giant-scale piano tall nice 0 PT1S Ocadra Kb$2000 105 Farnar Mosquito Oaad$2400 SO Fareran Mosquito 4000 FoorcycleS1700 send cask check ormanoyylanssenl railed ay S POST orde toPAID foreign orderSado 40% rrnaildesiretlSCflSlorOeSaSe crccfl.reS 01 laylorclatl plans olferegS Portable power tot glow plugs tits n e snrrn pocket Using HeadlockTM adapter allows stay plug get propeller Snobargeahln up 1000 times 90 day warranty No morn bulky ballerina cabins Order NI-STARTER either 110 220 12 volt fast charger Instroctions included Also anailohln charger Sne yasr dealer ar ordnr direct us Visa ft Mastercard acoeptnd Please spncify typo charger Add $150 postage IUSAI NI-HI1118 n. $2195 NI-fIL-lE 226 e. 8219$ NI-HI-1A 120 odap. $2195NI-HL-1-NC No charger $1280 13S66 Olondundon l4ertdon VA 22011 USA 752-425-Rag$
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/07
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 150, 151, 152
Radio Control SCALE Bob & Dolly Wischer SCRATCH-BUILDING term scratch differs meaning among model ers depending upon degree originality required complete project some extensive modification kit qualifies scratch-building other end scale modeler may go extremes orig inating drawings measurement prot6type before designing building model between two types builders us build drawings supplied plans services magazines Kit builders ready venture scratch-building first time need bit encouragement Building plans can lead modelers desire develop own plans route hobby acquires new designers first attempt scratch-building Scale model came result dissat isfaction kit 50 years ago knowing about three-view drawings almost nonexistent time model designed photos found book Standard Oil Co Indiana showing excellent side front top views Laird LCB biplane flight Know ing basic dimensions span length model designed photos Short comings method lack cross sections fuselage airfoil Laird rather simple airplane rectangular fuselage section rounded turtle deck model actually re sembled prototype use photos make model draw ings remains viable expedient now acquired knowledge camera techniques can produce accurate drawings need spend hours measuring actual airplane Long-focal-length lenses necessity avoid distortion Direct top bottom views impossibility course modelers imagination fills missing portions Working photos has brought up status fine art some modelers Being capable working such minimum sources need no help model have contestquality scale accuracy average builder would wise start reliable threeview published model construction draw ings least five types scratchbuilders 1 Kit modifiers 2 Builders published model construction drawings 3 Designers construction drawings published three-views 4 Designers original factory construction drawings diffi cult acquire 5 Designers measure prototypethe ultimate scratch-builders sweat tears Extent motivation will determine course follow Probably 95% scratch Scale models originate type No 2 immense quantity drawings available certainly path least resistance magazines offer lists drawings advertised plans services augment total published master list has 1600 Scale plans however heavy emphasis WW II planes civil types havent extensively modeled ex cept ubiquitous Cub Because 44 Model Aviation Mal Gatford modified Dively kit build Grumman TBF Avenger Model spans 81 weighs 15 lb uses 14 ci Rhino engine Finish Poly S paint over K&B primer torpedo doors open model emits machine gun sound effects Bill Kleinhans built Aeronca C-3 Balsa USA kit An OS fourstroke 60 powers 1 1-tb beauty Covering polyester fabric finish nitrate dope just like real Bob seems like models Emeraude Dick Konkle 1/3-scale rendition powered Quadra Seen 82 Mint Julep Benny Howard Ike racer trom Paul Malls Historical Aviation Album draw ings Jim Petrezka Displayed Chicago Expo imbalance scratch-builders designers looking unusual aircraft often choose civil types can expected scratch-building will take additional time complete proj ect fact mind important certain chosen subject will con tinue engender enthusiasm over long building period isnt like buying kit impulse can assembled short time hear said scratch-builder spends time making decisions does actual labor Having down road innumerable times find state ment too true other words dont get fired up scratch project unless youre willing commit extra time its building Above dont choose airplane dislike just because different hasnt modeled extensively Scale modelers love spend hours over drawings looking ideal subject decisions choice prototype tem pered such things apparent simplicity drawing really simple because necessary details have omitted could lead confusion during construction undesirable slowdowns progress Scale accuracy may also questionable may wise compare model draw ings photos three-views before committing time material model being built sport flying complete accuracy may requirement simplification cuts building time contest work personal satisfaction accuracy may need assessed can never examine drawing own searching ways make improvements Change sake change avoided Assume designer reason methods make changes genuine correc tion betterment refinement modeler has building kits will find present tool supply probably adequate scratch-building plywood cutting small table saw will speed construction helps attain measure precision easily accom plished hand tools table saw dangerous tool must regarded due respect drill press also desirable Continued page 150 July 1983 45 Bill Kinseys Dornier Do335 uses two OS 60 enginesand rear water-cooled seen right scratch-built 3-view drawings obtained National Air Space Museum weighs 18 lb Note large tubular drive shaft extending aft rear propeller pulley belt used startinglike boat Helicopter Bob didnt say remote radiator located GIANT SCALE & SPORT PLANS SETS & KITS order contains concise construction manual Partial kits include precut wing ribs fuselage formers prebent landing gear already have plan sets may deduct 1000 prices partial kits listed below Fiberglass parts available no longer carry full kits Plans $1700 Travel Air 2000 105 classic Scale Biplane Wt 23 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $13000 Travel Air 4000 99 Radial Eng classic Biplane 23 lbs Plans $1700 Partial Kit $13000 Fokker DVII 99 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $13000 Sopwith Tripehound80 WWI Triplane 17 lbs Plans $1700Partial Kit $14000 Sopwith Pup80 WWI Biplane16-17 lbs Plans $1700 Partial Kit $13000 WACO UPF790 Biplane 23 lbsPlans $1700 Airplanes Landing Gear 2 wire formed $995 hipping Assembled ready install $1995 hipping lWheel Pants models add $51 Cabanas $995 hipping Fokker Cabanas $1495 hipping Dealer Inquiries Invited Ordering information orders shipped UPS Par cel Post add $3 shipping plans $10 kits Make checks payable Jerry Behrens fastest service send Postsl Money Order bank check Sorry no CODs 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plus $1050 shipping Byro-Jets exclusive quick start capabilities makes engine starting fast easy safe No complicated belt stare procedures no hatches remove reassemble Simply attach starter extension Sullivan starter. insert assembly through tail pipe until contact made rotorand hit starter addition increasing power output unique custom Byro-Jet Pipe System provides necessary noise suppression means completely conceal tuned pipe within fuselage Available both side rear exhaust 60 engines detailed information send $200 postage handling ATIONS 750 sq eaoy-bo-hiy- 9Ya lbs ess opt tan... .cketsl Byron Originals PO Box 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 USA/E3B team Patches $6 lapel pins $5 vinyl decals $3 Send R C Odle 815 Mellow Ln Simi Valley CA 93065 Make checks payable F3B Soaring TeamGood lift passing away Lee Renaud has brought man Y queries what can done memory family close friends have decided anyone wishing contribute 10 memory may send con tribution AMA Building Fund/Lee Re naud Memorial monies will set aside tribute hin AMA library Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC ScalelWischers CnntinuAd naae 45 necessary Heavy-wire bending can problem Most models use music wire some point structure landing gears example kit builder finds parts ready-formed box sugges tion use wire bender Breiten Coil Bender comes two sizes 5A2 3/~ diameter wire K&S Engineering makes Mighty Wire Bender I/v through /4-in music wire cutting wire use Dremel Moto Tool abrasive cutting wheel Wear eye protection using tool Cutting bulkheads ribs sheet balsa can simplified tracing parts drafting vellum semi transparent paper Lay vellum over drawing trace part outline using straightedge available draftsmans curves assure accurate copies Tack-glue vellum sheet balsa cut through paper balsa Double-coated tape sticky both sides convenience Vellum can purchased rolls sheets artist drafting supply stores straight wing ribs alike make rib template aluminum thin plywood use cutting guide advantages scratch-building opportunity select materials best suited purpose Strength weight pans controlled builder Select straight hard balsa wing spars use spruce ensure warp-free construction Wing ribs can made lighter balsa make practice weigh sheet balsa use sheets near equal weight ribs avoid situation wing becomes heavier Heavy sheets hard balsa should used stress points absorbing loads such firewall wing saddle landing gear attachment Lightest balsa goes tail surfaces wing ribs sheeted surfaces temptatioin substitute plywood balsa keep mind average weight ratio about 4 other words Av ply can substituted /4-in medium-weight balsa usually considerable gain strength /4-in balsa can cemented along its edges directly adjacent parts un-in ply requires gussets along edges secure fastening benefits scratch-building 150 Model Aviation No other ducted fan model comes close Opt Tanks & Retail value $3706 Factory price $3150 includes shipping Powered proven Bijiet ducted fan system Ultimate Ducted Fan Performance Package i/B Available Now same ducted fan specialists revolutionized hobby patented Byro-Jet now offering complete high performance package ever Byron Originals now importing new Rossi 81 Italy designed especially Byro-Jet Rossi 81 RC RV features rear valve rear exhaust plus special over-sized cooling head optimum peformance precision engineered engine has exceptionally good idle easy carburetor adjustment well combining state-of-the-art engine Byro-Jet tuned pipe produces ducted fan propulsion system easily out performs anything else world market 5% nitro fuel simple gravity feed fuel system winning combination generates full 1 3 thrust 19600 RPMs thats 24 long thrust tube 5/4 outlet simulating actual aircraft install ation ROSSI 81 SPEc wt 1 lb l2oz Horse Power 45 @22000RPM ABC Rear valve Rear Exhaust BYRO-JET SPEC ws 11 ounces Shroud Die 00-TA 10-6 Overall length including engine mount 6 Y Material Glass-filled nylon An introductory package offer available now Byron Originals unbelievable factory direct price $28550 plus $300 shipping save $50 ability substitute materialsprovided dis cretion used making wise choices art scratch-building designing published three-view drawings could easily occupy complete column fact covered thorough manner October 1981 column military colors Hobbypoxy has re leased formulas four camouflage colors used German Luftvaffe day fight ers 1937-1940 period standard factory finish Messerschmltt BF-109C D E-l E-2 E-3 aircraft consisted upper surfaces two colors Black-Green 70 Dark Green 71 under surfaces Light Blue 65 May 1940 intro duction BF-109 E-4 scheme changed Black-Green 70 RLM Gray 02 upper surfaces Light Blue 65 underside must noted field-applied modifications used suit local conditions following factory-standard colors Remember formulas valid use Hob bypoxy products Black-Green 70 Five parts H8 Black two parts H33 Stinson Green Dark Green 71 Seven parts H65 Bright Red four parts H33 Stinson Green three parts H81 Black three parts 1-147 Bright Yellow Light Blue 65 Ten parts H70 Gray seven parts HIO White two parts H26 Light Blue part H33 Stinson Green RLM Gray 20 parts H70 Gray two parts H49 Cub Yellow two parts H65 Bright Red part H33 Stinson Green mixed 11 05 Flat Hardener matte finish refer ence used colors Official Monogram Painting Guide German Air craft 1935-1945 published Monogram Aviation Publications readers called complain Sea Blue formula December 1982 column mixed indicated produced color almost black too dark Navy WW Corsair Hobbypoxy color chip compared Federal Stan dard 35042 identical indeed very nearly black slight blue-green tint color photos WW LI Corsairs using Kodachrome 25 bright sunlight ap peared have pronounced blue com ponent now inclined believe some variation probably de pendent upon time period place manufacture However Kodachrome tends pick up blue clear sky photo black subject blacktop road example certain Corsair wanst really almost black slight blue tinge its upper surfaces photos also show surface texture wasnt com pletely flat like flat black prop blades texture nearly semi-gloss Information source Dr Lyle Pepinos Scale Plans Photo Service offering enlarge three-view drawing maxi mum dimension 3 ft x 8 ft scratch-building purposes also offers groups color photos variety sub jects used documentation refer ence Scale Plans Photo Service 3209 July 1983 151 Package includes Rossi 81 complete Byro-Jet Fan Unit custom tuned pipe header pipe required fasteners Engine header pipe also available separately $23995 plus $250 shipping ORDER performance package today transform Byron Originals performance machineORIGINALS - scratch-built jet ultimate BYRON Byron Originals~" PO Box 279 Ida Grove IA 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 fiOiflO Made 0 yeste bo color Go GRISH No 1 propeller True helical pitch airfoil win-power 2 elade Tractor 53each 545354Uk 6364lOc 747678Uk 848688C 949697 98104106 eds 114116118 i 1241251261U 2 Blade Pusher 5 3 54 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NH 03820 middle line 6 Most Stall Turns well done aircraft either vertical top turn did come close stop 7 maneuvers change heading entry exit entry exit different altitudes 8 Most loops vertical horizontal eggs ovals superimposed changes heading gave corkscrew effect viewed end 9 fliers dont know call maneuver 10 Fliers suffer downgrades poor entry exit regardless intervening maneuver 50-ft minimum entry exit necessary order establish maneuver baseline does arrive maneuver score THe AMA Judges Guide has some suggested downgrades minor defects results downgrade eight severe defect should pull down six would combination three four minor defects Any element poor positioning start maneuver also fed final score Using other suggested down grades maneuver can easily arrive score 6-75 average maneuver 8 would quite good 85-95 very good quite excep tional saw 70-75 maneuvers some 80 maneuvers very few 85-95 maneuvers personally dont believe scoring inflation realize score maneuver can vary 5 points occasionally point have agree Ricks ob servations experiences have tended confirm would add obser vation own line consistently scores higher 1-2 points per maneuver scores line will determine winners contest Some type overall quality control needed minimize effects easy set judges determined persistent chief judge monitors line can much maintain quality judging Schools held before contest can help too Thanks Rick Meland Jeff Owens valuable observations Ron Van Puue III Sleepi Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued paqe 49 Multi-Control Era As began semble outline material became increasingly obvious era con voluted paralleling developments di verging directions no single column could possibly give adequate coverage numerous methods developed move control surface Basically have old genus-phylla 152 Model Aviation R PRE-BU lIT Models Magic Dragon Trainer Fire Fox Speed & Aerobatic Ship Thanks fine acceptance line models 1983 Toledo Trade Show unable 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