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Radio Control: Soaring

Author: D. Garwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/10
Page Numbers: 91, 92, 94, 98

RADIO CONTROL SOARING THE NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention will held Saturday November 15 Portland ME past years have flown sailpianes Friday before Sunday after convention Scheduled speakers John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing Scale Gliders Bill Kuhiman B2 Streamlines Use Polars Airfoil Comparisons Larry Lloyd Airtronics Programming Computer Radios George Sparr Aerospace Composite Products Choice Use Composite Materials Sailplane Design Construction Dave Garwood Slope Jets Foamie Slope Combat Seating limited reservations required November 3 Send check money order payable Downeast Soaring Club reserve seat Jim Armstrong 292 Foreside Rd Topsham ME 04086 Tel 207 725-5758 evenings E-mail JimArmstrong @junocom Building part Soaring us having right tools make work easier faster safer discussed modeling tools April 1996 issue tools should know about enhance enjoyment improve results building time effort Long sanding blocks hate sanding used since discovered long sanding blocks Now shaping sandpaper precise accurate its almost pleasurable first saw long sanding blocks instruction booklet Sig Manufacturing kit probably Ninja have graduated third set long sanding blocks set precisely made other Now shaping nose block wing leading edge no problem Having three four blocks loaded various-grit sandpapers makes quick work removing unwanted wood smoothing remaining parts Surprisingly long sanding blocks less damage small sanding blockseven built-up balsa construction Long blocks ride surface work staying up away digging splitting rib backstroke Long blocks make getting consistent leading edge shape easy coarse medium fine grit combination set sanding blocks makes shaping wingtip blocks quicker Blocks cut 11 inches will use full sheet sandpaper waste cut three inches wide 5/4 stock youll have block thats easy grip firmly 3/4 pine shelving stock cut 3 inches wide also works fine sandpaper held place three four thumbtacks along long side block youre hardware store getting variety sandpaper grits get box dust masks reduce dust breathe sanding October 1997 91 Lou Garwood sands sailplane wing long sanding block final stage preparation before heat-shrink covering Old-style sanding blocks shelving improved version uses 5f4 stock Dust masks help too Plane removes excess balsa stock wing rod receiver Modelers gripping tools include regular needle-nose pliers top assembly damaging delicate foam core bent needle-nose pliers left hemostats Easy hand starts Slower smoother idle & mid-range LIghtweight- 302 less battery pack Better top end power Easy install achining wiring required Can installed minutes hand tools electronic parts installed small rugged uuu IuIIIIIIuIII 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 No moving parts wear out get out adjustment new lightweight machined aluminum flywheel Timing adjustable few degrees fine tune engine ords have complete ignition systems McCulloch RyobiBest5eRing weed eater engines accessories parts available forZIgneon ignition enaine Custom installation available 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 518-431-4127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEIGHT EMT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ON FITTINGS NO TOO -e TARP INCLUDED I3WvI 8x10$95$130I lOxlO$100$135I BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price 8x10 & lOxtO Flat 440 3/4 & $45 1 BxlO & 10x10 Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 1 tOx2O Flat 564 3/4 & $73 P1 10x20 Peaked $621 TARP INCLUDED I3/4PI 8x10$80SilOI IlOalO$85$115I FF4F5 3/4-6003/4-8003/4-&503/4-4003/4-5003/4-6503/4-750 P-BOOI-&00I 9001 500I 800P-BOO P-10O0 P4LP40PSFFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE BALL 3/4-6O03/4-6503/47503/44503/46003/4-500640 P-900P-BOO 1 1000I 7501 800P-80O WE MAMJFACTHRE & sioac SEVER Al OTHER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL LIJE OF ACCESEORIES WITH THE VrsIOOR 14 MM CAAI FAX OR MAt US TO ACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECErE YOUR FREE CATALOG Razor plane plane removes unwanted wood faster sanding block especially along long dimensions like aileron stock leading edges Shaping plane makes shavings instead dust easier eyes lungs plane absolutely best tool cleaning up wing skin overhang after sheeted-foam wings come out press bag Youll find plane has uses precise shaping use Solingen Balsa Planer part number HLAE 801 Hobby Lobby International 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 615 373-1444 request Hobby Lobby will send free catalog containing tools supplies parts kits including sailplane kits imported Germany England Treat yourself well get planes work fine spruce basswood 1/64 plywood balsa Gripping tools Chances already use needle-nose pliers probably know tip shapes available find bent-nose pliers useful just seem grip things places other tool screws washers devises battery packs An important addition gripping tools hemostata long-nose locking plier scissors-type handle fine control tool quickly becomes indispensable bench field box its what use remove headless nylon bolts Since hemostats designed clamp clamp arteries during surgery available medical-supply companies fishingsupply centers small tool catalogs available several lengths Self-locking pliers very useful tools needle-nose other configurations Vise-Grip well-known reliable brand self-locking pliers Sears Channelock also make Soldering tools solid attachment devises control rods other metal-tometal joints nothing beats soldering Some building instructions specify soldering mechanical joint also allow epoxy joints 111 GAIN ONIROL sing control can nightmare wrong response given Command Can take its toll model nerves walletl Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control F5Faitaba Ks~1tjAIRTROtIICSe ne 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please 92 Model Aviation rUPS YDAILY [J - ~iriuo-- [iH POP UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 lOxiS 10x20 rw 0 0 k Thickness 0007 0007 0007 0007 L LJLL.Lm m m Carbon Loins Save up 25% poyu far sizes Ortier fKow Sate Enfs Sept 31 1997 10 strpsperpackage 48 enitfis sale $1390 $1500 $1875 $3000 $1875 $2065 $2625 $4500 Width 025 0375 05 10 0014025 00140375 001405 001410 Rep $1850 $2000 $2500 $4000 $2500 $2750 $3500 $6000 Orders under $50 add $5 handling except CST Savers Club Members VISA MasterCard Discover American Express accepted Shipping $3 Priority Mail additional Calif residents add 725% sales tax Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail cst@tminetcom Web Site httpIIwwwcStSSleSCOm Composite Structures Technology PD Box642 Dept JP Tehachapi CA 93581-0642 Solder quick easy unlike epoxy soldering can undone quickly reheating reliable electrical repairs modifications solder method choice crimping difficult well much practice common soldering tool soldering gun convenient provides plenty heat almost mechanical repair model aviation An easy way make Y-shaped control rod bind three wires fine copper wire solder junction providing strong trouble-free joint However soldering gun generates too much heat electrical work small wires 25watt pencil-type soldering iron preferred application small iron provides plenty heat fine wires used battery packs extension cables servo leads careful worker can change damaged servo lead printed circuit board level pencil soldering iron Steps making successful solder joints 1 Let iron heat up fully before starting 2 While iron heating up clean NEW FOR 96 WARWRDS 96 FOR 96 GIRDS OF PREY #2 5 TI/UNDER IN T/IESIIY $1995 EACH PRIORITY MAIL TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P08011813 TOMS RIVER NJ 08754 r parts joined 3 Clean iron wet sponge fine sandpaper its hot 4 Tin iron melting fine coating solder onto its tip 5 Immobilize parts soldered clamps weights special clamping tools made purpose 6 Heat work solder touch solder heated work let solder flow onto work soldering onto circuit boards keep iron contact work no ten seconds 7 solder flows onto joint withdraw iron let work cool movement parts 8 Inspect joint shiny surface solder cool solders gray dull indicates parts moved during cooling joint should resoldered 9 If solder needs removed form work apply desoldering braid solder blob heat work through braid wicking molten solder away joint electrical work use rosin-core I Free Catalog t528301M 5 Koetler Fax 920-233-1964 Oshkosh wt 54901-6 167 - voice 920-233-2153 Email Ieejs@atbenetnet http//wwwstangeLcom ION OWEN LESS HASSLL MOE REt Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 0% Power 4- Same Easy Starting 4- No Glow Plugs 4- Runs llvice Long 4orno4- Scale Sound DAVIS P0 Box 141 DeptMAMilfordCT064600203-877 MODEL PRODUCTS complete information packet send $400 credit applied first order ALL ATTITUDE AIRCRAFT CHIPS Aiuio JJ Custom Vinyl Graphics pack avail $10995 Model ifisatlons Wing Span 56 Mass Readents add Wing Area 525 Sq ax $550 Weight 43/4-51/4 lb Rec Radio Four Channel Engine 45-50 four-cycleLINCK MODELS Sport 40 two-cycle141 Moulton Hill Rd NOW INCLUDES 274fftiirr%Monaon MA 01 057 LASER-CUT PARTSIIUnTel 413 267-9545 True Aerobatic Thoroughbred! E-Mail MJnck@aoLrn a a a a a a RJL & HP ENGINES MADE IN USA MOdERN RIC & Old TIME VINTAqE SEND $100 FOR OUR NEW 64 PAGE CATALOG OP ENGINES PANTS Accissomes AND TecnIcAI INFORuAt1oN RJL factory parts source engines RJL Engine an HB Engines A HP Hirlenberger Engines HGK Engines Krafl 61 uest15-Talpan40 Testor McCoy Series 21 Black Head Finn Case Kavan r Engines nuc Engines RIL Irnlusfrios PU 395 SIeRra MaUiw CA 9102 Phone 626 359-0016 FAX 626 301 0298 Website www mecoa corn l RJL@mecoa corn

Author: D. Garwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/10
Page Numbers: 91, 92, 94, 98

RADIO CONTROL SOARING THE NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention will held Saturday November 15 Portland ME past years have flown sailpianes Friday before Sunday after convention Scheduled speakers John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing Scale Gliders Bill Kuhiman B2 Streamlines Use Polars Airfoil Comparisons Larry Lloyd Airtronics Programming Computer Radios George Sparr Aerospace Composite Products Choice Use Composite Materials Sailplane Design Construction Dave Garwood Slope Jets Foamie Slope Combat Seating limited reservations required November 3 Send check money order payable Downeast Soaring Club reserve seat Jim Armstrong 292 Foreside Rd Topsham ME 04086 Tel 207 725-5758 evenings E-mail JimArmstrong @junocom Building part Soaring us having right tools make work easier faster safer discussed modeling tools April 1996 issue tools should know about enhance enjoyment improve results building time effort Long sanding blocks hate sanding used since discovered long sanding blocks Now shaping sandpaper precise accurate its almost pleasurable first saw long sanding blocks instruction booklet Sig Manufacturing kit probably Ninja have graduated third set long sanding blocks set precisely made other Now shaping nose block wing leading edge no problem Having three four blocks loaded various-grit sandpapers makes quick work removing unwanted wood smoothing remaining parts Surprisingly long sanding blocks less damage small sanding blockseven built-up balsa construction Long blocks ride surface work staying up away digging splitting rib backstroke Long blocks make getting consistent leading edge shape easy coarse medium fine grit combination set sanding blocks makes shaping wingtip blocks quicker Blocks cut 11 inches will use full sheet sandpaper waste cut three inches wide 5/4 stock youll have block thats easy grip firmly 3/4 pine shelving stock cut 3 inches wide also works fine sandpaper held place three four thumbtacks along long side block youre hardware store getting variety sandpaper grits get box dust masks reduce dust breathe sanding October 1997 91 Lou Garwood sands sailplane wing long sanding block final stage preparation before heat-shrink covering Old-style sanding blocks shelving improved version uses 5f4 stock Dust masks help too Plane removes excess balsa stock wing rod receiver Modelers gripping tools include regular needle-nose pliers top assembly damaging delicate foam core bent needle-nose pliers left hemostats Easy hand starts Slower smoother idle & mid-range LIghtweight- 302 less battery pack Better top end power Easy install achining wiring required Can installed minutes hand tools electronic parts installed small rugged uuu IuIIIIIIuIII 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 No moving parts wear out get out adjustment new lightweight machined aluminum flywheel Timing adjustable few degrees fine tune engine ords have complete ignition systems McCulloch RyobiBest5eRing weed eater engines accessories parts available forZIgneon ignition enaine Custom installation available 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 518-431-4127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEIGHT EMT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ON FITTINGS NO TOO -e TARP INCLUDED I3WvI 8x10$95$130I lOxlO$100$135I BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price 8x10 & lOxtO Flat 440 3/4 & $45 1 BxlO & 10x10 Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 1 tOx2O Flat 564 3/4 & $73 P1 10x20 Peaked $621 TARP INCLUDED I3/4PI 8x10$80SilOI IlOalO$85$115I FF4F5 3/4-6003/4-8003/4-&503/4-4003/4-5003/4-6503/4-750 P-BOOI-&00I 9001 500I 800P-BOO P-10O0 P4LP40PSFFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE BALL 3/4-6O03/4-6503/47503/44503/46003/4-500640 P-900P-BOO 1 1000I 7501 800P-80O WE MAMJFACTHRE & sioac SEVER Al OTHER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL LIJE OF ACCESEORIES WITH THE VrsIOOR 14 MM CAAI FAX OR MAt US TO ACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECErE YOUR FREE CATALOG Razor plane plane removes unwanted wood faster sanding block especially along long dimensions like aileron stock leading edges Shaping plane makes shavings instead dust easier eyes lungs plane absolutely best tool cleaning up wing skin overhang after sheeted-foam wings come out press bag Youll find plane has uses precise shaping use Solingen Balsa Planer part number HLAE 801 Hobby Lobby International 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 615 373-1444 request Hobby Lobby will send free catalog containing tools supplies parts kits including sailplane kits imported Germany England Treat yourself well get planes work fine spruce basswood 1/64 plywood balsa Gripping tools Chances already use needle-nose pliers probably know tip shapes available find bent-nose pliers useful just seem grip things places other tool screws washers devises battery packs An important addition gripping tools hemostata long-nose locking plier scissors-type handle fine control tool quickly becomes indispensable bench field box its what use remove headless nylon bolts Since hemostats designed clamp clamp arteries during surgery available medical-supply companies fishingsupply centers small tool catalogs available several lengths Self-locking pliers very useful tools needle-nose other configurations Vise-Grip well-known reliable brand self-locking pliers Sears Channelock also make Soldering tools solid attachment devises control rods other metal-tometal joints nothing beats soldering Some building instructions specify soldering mechanical joint also allow epoxy joints 111 GAIN ONIROL sing control can nightmare wrong response given Command Can take its toll model nerves walletl Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control F5Faitaba Ks~1tjAIRTROtIICSe ne 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please 92 Model Aviation rUPS YDAILY [J - ~iriuo-- [iH POP UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 lOxiS 10x20 rw 0 0 k Thickness 0007 0007 0007 0007 L LJLL.Lm m m Carbon Loins Save up 25% poyu far sizes Ortier fKow Sate Enfs Sept 31 1997 10 strpsperpackage 48 enitfis sale $1390 $1500 $1875 $3000 $1875 $2065 $2625 $4500 Width 025 0375 05 10 0014025 00140375 001405 001410 Rep $1850 $2000 $2500 $4000 $2500 $2750 $3500 $6000 Orders under $50 add $5 handling except CST Savers Club Members VISA MasterCard Discover American Express accepted Shipping $3 Priority Mail additional Calif residents add 725% sales tax Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail cst@tminetcom Web Site httpIIwwwcStSSleSCOm Composite Structures Technology PD Box642 Dept JP Tehachapi CA 93581-0642 Solder quick easy unlike epoxy soldering can undone quickly reheating reliable electrical repairs modifications solder method choice crimping difficult well much practice common soldering tool soldering gun convenient provides plenty heat almost mechanical repair model aviation An easy way make Y-shaped control rod bind three wires fine copper wire solder junction providing strong trouble-free joint However soldering gun generates too much heat electrical work small wires 25watt pencil-type soldering iron preferred application small iron provides plenty heat fine wires used battery packs extension cables servo leads careful worker can change damaged servo lead printed circuit board level pencil soldering iron Steps making successful solder joints 1 Let iron heat up fully before starting 2 While iron heating up clean NEW FOR 96 WARWRDS 96 FOR 96 GIRDS OF PREY #2 5 TI/UNDER IN T/IESIIY $1995 EACH PRIORITY MAIL TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P08011813 TOMS RIVER NJ 08754 r parts joined 3 Clean iron wet sponge fine sandpaper its hot 4 Tin iron melting fine coating solder onto its tip 5 Immobilize parts soldered clamps weights special clamping tools made purpose 6 Heat work solder touch solder heated work let solder flow onto work soldering onto circuit boards keep iron contact work no ten seconds 7 solder flows onto joint withdraw iron let work cool movement parts 8 Inspect joint shiny surface solder cool solders gray dull indicates parts moved during cooling joint should resoldered 9 If solder needs removed form work apply desoldering braid solder blob heat work through braid wicking molten solder away joint electrical work use rosin-core I Free Catalog t528301M 5 Koetler Fax 920-233-1964 Oshkosh wt 54901-6 167 - voice 920-233-2153 Email Ieejs@atbenetnet http//wwwstangeLcom ION OWEN LESS HASSLL MOE REt Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 0% Power 4- Same Easy Starting 4- No Glow Plugs 4- Runs llvice Long 4orno4- Scale Sound DAVIS P0 Box 141 DeptMAMilfordCT064600203-877 MODEL PRODUCTS complete information packet send $400 credit applied first order ALL ATTITUDE AIRCRAFT CHIPS Aiuio JJ Custom Vinyl Graphics pack avail $10995 Model ifisatlons Wing Span 56 Mass Readents add Wing Area 525 Sq ax $550 Weight 43/4-51/4 lb Rec Radio Four Channel Engine 45-50 four-cycleLINCK MODELS Sport 40 two-cycle141 Moulton Hill Rd NOW INCLUDES 274fftiirr%Monaon MA 01 057 LASER-CUT PARTSIIUnTel 413 267-9545 True Aerobatic Thoroughbred! E-Mail MJnck@aoLrn a a a a a a RJL & HP ENGINES MADE IN USA MOdERN RIC & Old TIME VINTAqE SEND $100 FOR OUR NEW 64 PAGE CATALOG OP ENGINES PANTS Accissomes AND TecnIcAI INFORuAt1oN RJL factory parts source engines RJL Engine an HB Engines A HP Hirlenberger Engines HGK Engines Krafl 61 uest15-Talpan40 Testor McCoy Series 21 Black Head Finn Case Kavan r Engines nuc Engines RIL Irnlusfrios PU 395 SIeRra MaUiw CA 9102 Phone 626 359-0016 FAX 626 301 0298 Website www mecoa corn l RJL@mecoa corn

Author: D. Garwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/10
Page Numbers: 91, 92, 94, 98

RADIO CONTROL SOARING THE NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention will held Saturday November 15 Portland ME past years have flown sailpianes Friday before Sunday after convention Scheduled speakers John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing Scale Gliders Bill Kuhiman B2 Streamlines Use Polars Airfoil Comparisons Larry Lloyd Airtronics Programming Computer Radios George Sparr Aerospace Composite Products Choice Use Composite Materials Sailplane Design Construction Dave Garwood Slope Jets Foamie Slope Combat Seating limited reservations required November 3 Send check money order payable Downeast Soaring Club reserve seat Jim Armstrong 292 Foreside Rd Topsham ME 04086 Tel 207 725-5758 evenings E-mail JimArmstrong @junocom Building part Soaring us having right tools make work easier faster safer discussed modeling tools April 1996 issue tools should know about enhance enjoyment improve results building time effort Long sanding blocks hate sanding used since discovered long sanding blocks Now shaping sandpaper precise accurate its almost pleasurable first saw long sanding blocks instruction booklet Sig Manufacturing kit probably Ninja have graduated third set long sanding blocks set precisely made other Now shaping nose block wing leading edge no problem Having three four blocks loaded various-grit sandpapers makes quick work removing unwanted wood smoothing remaining parts Surprisingly long sanding blocks less damage small sanding blockseven built-up balsa construction Long blocks ride surface work staying up away digging splitting rib backstroke Long blocks make getting consistent leading edge shape easy coarse medium fine grit combination set sanding blocks makes shaping wingtip blocks quicker Blocks cut 11 inches will use full sheet sandpaper waste cut three inches wide 5/4 stock youll have block thats easy grip firmly 3/4 pine shelving stock cut 3 inches wide also works fine sandpaper held place three four thumbtacks along long side block youre hardware store getting variety sandpaper grits get box dust masks reduce dust breathe sanding October 1997 91 Lou Garwood sands sailplane wing long sanding block final stage preparation before heat-shrink covering Old-style sanding blocks shelving improved version uses 5f4 stock Dust masks help too Plane removes excess balsa stock wing rod receiver Modelers gripping tools include regular needle-nose pliers top assembly damaging delicate foam core bent needle-nose pliers left hemostats Easy hand starts Slower smoother idle & mid-range LIghtweight- 302 less battery pack Better top end power Easy install achining wiring required Can installed minutes hand tools electronic parts installed small rugged uuu IuIIIIIIuIII 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 No moving parts wear out get out adjustment new lightweight machined aluminum flywheel Timing adjustable few degrees fine tune engine ords have complete ignition systems McCulloch RyobiBest5eRing weed eater engines accessories parts available forZIgneon ignition enaine Custom installation available 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 518-431-4127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEIGHT EMT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ON FITTINGS NO TOO -e TARP INCLUDED I3WvI 8x10$95$130I lOxlO$100$135I BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price 8x10 & lOxtO Flat 440 3/4 & $45 1 BxlO & 10x10 Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 1 tOx2O Flat 564 3/4 & $73 P1 10x20 Peaked $621 TARP INCLUDED I3/4PI 8x10$80SilOI IlOalO$85$115I FF4F5 3/4-6003/4-8003/4-&503/4-4003/4-5003/4-6503/4-750 P-BOOI-&00I 9001 500I 800P-BOO P-10O0 P4LP40PSFFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE BALL 3/4-6O03/4-6503/47503/44503/46003/4-500640 P-900P-BOO 1 1000I 7501 800P-80O WE MAMJFACTHRE & sioac SEVER Al OTHER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL LIJE OF ACCESEORIES WITH THE VrsIOOR 14 MM CAAI FAX OR MAt US TO ACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECErE YOUR FREE CATALOG Razor plane plane removes unwanted wood faster sanding block especially along long dimensions like aileron stock leading edges Shaping plane makes shavings instead dust easier eyes lungs plane absolutely best tool cleaning up wing skin overhang after sheeted-foam wings come out press bag Youll find plane has uses precise shaping use Solingen Balsa Planer part number HLAE 801 Hobby Lobby International 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 615 373-1444 request Hobby Lobby will send free catalog containing tools supplies parts kits including sailplane kits imported Germany England Treat yourself well get planes work fine spruce basswood 1/64 plywood balsa Gripping tools Chances already use needle-nose pliers probably know tip shapes available find bent-nose pliers useful just seem grip things places other tool screws washers devises battery packs An important addition gripping tools hemostata long-nose locking plier scissors-type handle fine control tool quickly becomes indispensable bench field box its what use remove headless nylon bolts Since hemostats designed clamp clamp arteries during surgery available medical-supply companies fishingsupply centers small tool catalogs available several lengths Self-locking pliers very useful tools needle-nose other configurations Vise-Grip well-known reliable brand self-locking pliers Sears Channelock also make Soldering tools solid attachment devises control rods other metal-tometal joints nothing beats soldering Some building instructions specify soldering mechanical joint also allow epoxy joints 111 GAIN ONIROL sing control can nightmare wrong response given Command Can take its toll model nerves walletl Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control F5Faitaba Ks~1tjAIRTROtIICSe ne 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Please 92 Model Aviation rUPS YDAILY [J - ~iriuo-- [iH POP UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 lOxiS 10x20 rw 0 0 k Thickness 0007 0007 0007 0007 L LJLL.Lm m m Carbon Loins Save up 25% poyu far sizes Ortier fKow Sate Enfs Sept 31 1997 10 strpsperpackage 48 enitfis sale $1390 $1500 $1875 $3000 $1875 $2065 $2625 $4500 Width 025 0375 05 10 0014025 00140375 001405 001410 Rep $1850 $2000 $2500 $4000 $2500 $2750 $3500 $6000 Orders under $50 add $5 handling except CST Savers Club Members VISA MasterCard Discover American Express accepted Shipping $3 Priority Mail additional Calif residents add 725% sales tax Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail cst@tminetcom Web Site httpIIwwwcStSSleSCOm Composite Structures Technology PD Box642 Dept JP Tehachapi CA 93581-0642 Solder quick easy unlike epoxy soldering can undone quickly reheating reliable electrical repairs modifications solder method choice crimping difficult well much practice common soldering tool soldering gun convenient provides plenty heat almost mechanical repair model aviation An easy way make Y-shaped control rod bind three wires fine copper wire solder junction providing strong trouble-free joint However soldering gun generates too much heat electrical work small wires 25watt pencil-type soldering iron preferred application small iron provides plenty heat fine wires used battery packs extension cables servo leads careful worker can change damaged servo lead printed circuit board level pencil soldering iron Steps making successful solder joints 1 Let iron heat up fully before starting 2 While iron heating up clean NEW FOR 96 WARWRDS 96 FOR 96 GIRDS OF PREY #2 5 TI/UNDER IN T/IESIIY $1995 EACH PRIORITY MAIL TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P08011813 TOMS RIVER NJ 08754 r parts joined 3 Clean iron wet sponge fine sandpaper its hot 4 Tin iron melting fine coating solder onto its tip 5 Immobilize parts soldered clamps weights special clamping tools made purpose 6 Heat work solder touch solder heated work let solder flow onto work soldering onto circuit boards keep iron contact work no ten seconds 7 solder flows onto joint withdraw iron let work cool movement parts 8 Inspect joint shiny surface solder cool solders gray dull indicates parts moved during cooling joint should resoldered 9 If solder needs removed form work apply desoldering braid solder blob heat work through braid wicking molten solder away joint electrical work use rosin-core I Free Catalog t528301M 5 Koetler Fax 920-233-1964 Oshkosh wt 54901-6 167 - voice 920-233-2153 Email Ieejs@atbenetnet http//wwwstangeLcom ION OWEN LESS HASSLL MOE REt Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 0% Power 4- Same Easy Starting 4- No Glow Plugs 4- Runs llvice Long 4orno4- Scale Sound DAVIS P0 Box 141 DeptMAMilfordCT064600203-877 MODEL PRODUCTS complete information packet send $400 credit applied first order ALL ATTITUDE AIRCRAFT CHIPS Aiuio JJ Custom Vinyl Graphics pack avail $10995 Model ifisatlons Wing Span 56 Mass Readents add Wing Area 525 Sq ax $550 Weight 43/4-51/4 lb Rec Radio Four Channel Engine 45-50 four-cycleLINCK MODELS Sport 40 two-cycle141 Moulton Hill Rd NOW INCLUDES 274fftiirr%Monaon MA 01 057 LASER-CUT PARTSIIUnTel 413 267-9545 True Aerobatic Thoroughbred! E-Mail MJnck@aoLrn a a a a a a RJL & HP ENGINES MADE IN USA MOdERN RIC & Old TIME VINTAqE SEND $100 FOR OUR NEW 64 PAGE CATALOG OP ENGINES PANTS Accissomes AND TecnIcAI INFORuAt1oN RJL factory parts source engines RJL Engine an HB Engines A HP Hirlenberger Engines HGK Engines Krafl 61 uest15-Talpan40 Testor McCoy Series 21 Black Head Finn Case Kavan r Engines nuc Engines RIL Irnlusfrios PU 395 SIeRra MaUiw CA 9102 Phone 626 359-0016 FAX 626 301 0298 Website www mecoa corn l RJL@mecoa corn

Author: D. Garwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/10
Page Numbers: 91, 92, 94, 98

RADIO CONTROL SOARING THE NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention will held Saturday November 15 Portland ME past years have flown sailpianes Friday before Sunday after convention Scheduled speakers John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing Scale Gliders Bill Kuhiman B2 Streamlines Use Polars Airfoil Comparisons Larry Lloyd Airtronics Programming Computer Radios George Sparr Aerospace Composite Products Choice Use Composite Materials Sailplane Design Construction Dave Garwood Slope Jets Foamie Slope Combat Seating limited reservations required November 3 Send check money order payable Downeast Soaring Club reserve seat Jim Armstrong 292 Foreside Rd Topsham ME 04086 Tel 207 725-5758 evenings E-mail JimArmstrong @junocom Building part Soaring us having right tools make work easier faster safer discussed modeling tools April 1996 issue tools should know about enhance enjoyment improve results building time effort Long sanding blocks hate sanding used since discovered long sanding blocks Now shaping sandpaper precise accurate its almost pleasurable first saw long sanding blocks instruction booklet Sig Manufacturing kit probably Ninja have graduated third set long sanding blocks set precisely made other Now shaping nose block wing leading edge no problem Having three four blocks loaded various-grit sandpapers makes quick work removing unwanted wood smoothing remaining parts Surprisingly long sanding blocks less damage small sanding blockseven built-up balsa construction Long blocks ride surface work staying up away digging splitting rib backstroke Long blocks make getting consistent leading edge shape easy coarse medium fine grit combination set sanding blocks makes shaping wingtip blocks quicker Blocks cut 11 inches will use full sheet sandpaper waste cut three inches wide 5/4 stock youll have block thats easy grip firmly 3/4 pine shelving stock cut 3 inches wide also works fine sandpaper held place three four thumbtacks along long side block youre hardware store getting variety sandpaper grits get box dust masks reduce dust breathe sanding October 1997 91 Lou Garwood sands sailplane wing long sanding block final stage preparation before heat-shrink covering Old-style sanding blocks shelving improved version uses 5f4 stock Dust masks help too Plane removes excess balsa stock wing rod receiver Modelers gripping tools include regular needle-nose pliers top assembly damaging delicate foam core bent needle-nose pliers left hemostats Easy hand starts Slower smoother idle & mid-range LIghtweight- 302 less battery pack Better top end power Easy install achining wiring required Can installed minutes hand tools electronic parts installed small rugged uuu IuIIIIIIuIII 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 No moving parts wear out get out adjustment new lightweight machined aluminum flywheel Timing adjustable few degrees fine tune engine ords have complete ignition systems McCulloch RyobiBest5eRing weed eater engines accessories parts available forZIgneon ignition enaine Custom installation 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