Radio Control SPORT AEROBA TICS Ron Van Putte ONCE subjects columns touch nerve among read ers receive sorts responses Such case two recent subjects fuel foaming control hinging techniques people wrote say tried using large Sullivan filter under engine alleviate fuel foaming effects worked too Still others wrote say havent able find old-style large Sullivan filter Well no wonder Sullivan doesnt sell found out tried order appeared Id have come up another solution fuel foaming problem got letter Joe Sullivan Richardson TX Joe wrote read account fuel foaming problems some interest RC car racers might know aileron elevator know eliminate fuel foaming Use sintered bronze filter tank Du-Bro makes good oneNo 161 filter seemed quite popular few years ago until columnists knocked Since use filter seems have declined foaming prob lems seem have increased seem re member columnist problems filter clogging probably left fuel tank Also castor oil fuels would likely clog filter current synthetic oil fuels other solution good should usually work use sintered bronze filter fuel line Nobody makes say Delta Mfg does car people Part No FF770 Thanks Joe Ill try both solutions still subject happily con tent solution fuel foaming problem broke prop during prac tice session installed substitute prop balancing As might have guessed problem back ven geance large filter will help badly-balanced prop installed After balanced prop problem went away fact contest Cullman AL 48 Model Aviation Ever see tail-dragger Senior Falcon low-winger boot Now have Frank Prestwood Valpariso FL likes big slow conventional-gear airplanes also has Senior Telemaster fly tires small Falcon New bird scene Tom Atkins finally updated popular T2A designnow ifs MK II Jeff Hannah flew 1st Advanced 83 Nats also won Sportsman 82 Nats Bruce Underwood R presents Dick Austin copy Model Airplane News published month year Dick born Scene roast held Dicks honor long-time judge local meets AMA Nats Masters Tournament must really old got some best engine runs Id ever until airplane crashed due radio fail ure Actually reason mention crash because several fliers ap proached after Id retrieved debris said Well well probably have read about crash column few months wont answer yes crash strange because originally thought Id lost perspective air plane hazy overcast since didnt seem what thought supposed should have known better because sys tem acted kind mushy out trim earlier flight next weekend crashed radio-test airplane check ing out radio decided put eightyear-old radio system bench good rather get repaired bought new JR Century VII system Needless say youll probably hear about adventures JR future price cer tainly right hint fellow JR owners might find useful Futaba FSH 20 grommets perfect fit several JR servos theyre lot convenient use funny ones come system have cut out scissors Thanks Steve Helms hint ideas appreciate re sponses fell three basic categories use toothpicks use pins use neither toothpicks nor pins somewhat edited version pro-toothpick response sent John Trought Richwood TX Have air frame ready receive final prime coat hinge pockets cut surfaces painting covering fabric plastic cut 1-in strip material long required control surface iron place hinged surfaces see sketch Put glob vaseline small metal jar top heat until becomes liquid liquid vaseline should just deep enough about 3A2 cover movable part hinge Fold hinges shut dip liquid vaseline set aside until vaseline cools Install hinges movable surfaces drill two No 50 holes about 3/6-in back edge movable part hinge about /4-in apart sure use backup piece hardwood drilling prevent splintering airframe wood Put drop two slow cure CyA hole install round toothpicks way through CyA sets cut toothpicks off pair side cutters sand smooth fine-grade Diston abra der use 320 grit sandpaper 1-in-wide piece hardwood care fully dont gouge surface cant feel toothpick fingers its smooth enough Repeat process installing movable surfaces airframe Now put final prime coat fabric plastic covering toothpicks have disap peared vaseline will keep final prime coat paint binding up hinges will loose proverbial goose Continued page 145 [ciuz What about perfect method hinging control surfaces lot mailed Heres cover hinge-line area iron-on film reaily neat lob Ron has lot information subject columnso read December 1983 49 New 61 /2 gfle dbY Zr AS 86 Sd AS60 CU1 lotS ~ ejg W ae0¶ourS~~W reZee B 0j te reV4 eriO~S t erQ~es r e claSS UM60 cu 50 iC xc~ed b pef air e JG 5se goO S11COrP 4~ca 19 996 eSe e8 ce sug reiZee 5port BiPISfl pit4 igines Engineered Meet uemanas OT tne Most Discriminating Modeler Backed Service Match Send $100 Catalog New Standard * g2223 Giant Models 8HP5%Lbs* 95 95 9 Direct Sales Only*179 Dealer Direct ALL ENGINES READY TO RUN INCLUDING 6 BOLT PROP HUB MOU NT MU FFLERS AVAILABLE AT EXTRA CHARGE * KIORITZ 24 Work Horse 32 HP bs Canton OH 44707 ROUSH MFG THEENGINEPEOPLE 5 Cleveland Ave SW U hone 216 484-6810 484-4374 responding results RF Interface wont read FM pulses right now Ace working George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Massey/Seaborg Continued oaoe 46 Bill also attributes Steves fast learning boys extensive reading about RC mod els before attempting first flight knew just what expect step Bill says Steves mother puts yet another way Theres no question Steve has terest determination mental ability coordinationbut Bill never would have happened Bill has great patience Theres wonderful chemistry tween working together Theres wonderful bond friendship Bill instructing Steve has one-way teaching experience As ex plains probably get out Steve does Bill program management consultant Wisconsin Bureau Alcohol Drug Abuse overcame serious problem own 16 years ago conquered alcoholism now works programs Wisconsin help other people overcome alcohol drug-related problems night first met Steve recalls just found out job going changed didnt know headed feeling very sorry myself way home after meeting Steve said myself dont have real problems Now Steve almost like ther apist doesnt realize impact has people represents much courage During September Steves RC exploits documented Madison television broadcast November inducted lifetime member MARCS honor bestowed date two other people Carl Goldberg Bob Wischer What Steve Masseys goals RC fly ing admits being thrilled speed says cant wait fly faster planes Another goal related fact Steves family lives shores Lake Waubesa just outside Madison Bill best RC seaplane fliers Wis consin has often flown planes Massey dock Steve has caught seaplane bug says ultimately intends master kind flying Any person knows Steve certain will achieve goal RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued naoe 49 Moving right along response Dave Pastor Pleasanton CA favors use pins use pin-less variety hinges preferably have molded-in holes allow epoxy rivet place easier fit squeezed-out epoxy Will simply break off flexed Cut hinge slots make sure fit function of control sur faces Only after finish applied epoxy hinges place Once satisfied control surfaces working properly time pin hinges Push heavy pin T pins work great underside model until contacts hinge Cut pin off about A6 away surface flat tool press pin flush will cause pin penetrate hinge both sides hinge drop Zap will make per manent invisible top nearly bottom used method assembling ST 46-powered Goldberg Shoestring 1977 still flying great last suggestion comes John Hankes Verona WI wrote can live premise fail-safing toothpicks may necessary might want try Assuming using nylon hinges coat flanges carbolic acid using Q-Tip making sure gets hinge line Leave set ten minutes wash water now have teeth work Next slot unfinished surfaces hinge fits snug tight Proceed finish surfaces desired manner surfaces primed painted Continued page 148 December 1983 145 Fokker Triolane Flight TestedContest Proven Rhinebeck 82 Results CamelFirst Trlplanes5 awards Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4350 Arondale Dr Williameville NY 14221 716-6324838 $2995 mga pilots ft fN lian wwII scale fully poseable action pilot figures dressed flight gear time no assembly painting required wt 6 oz add $275 p&h nys res add sales tax allow 6 8 weeks delivery order send check money order MGA Enterprises po box 864 dept h forest hills ny 11375 11 ww RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued aqe 145 might necessary little cleanup slots Make small syringe plastic container such small Titebond bottle Hot Stuff short length smallest alu minum tubing can get bottle file end point Mix some 30-minute epoxy heat double boiler setup until epoxy thins noticeably using syringe fill hinge slots epoxy put thin coat outer two-thirds hinge flange Insert hinges clean up epoxy stains dope thinner Allow set repeat process other part hinged surface will find case wood surrounding hinge will yield first Ive never hinge failure 15 years As Ed McMahon would probably say three techniques include pos sible way hinges could installed control surfaces Johnny Carson would say walrus-breath good job covering subject However letters rebuttal suggestions better techniques solicited Ron Van Pune ill Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 51 short life extended infinitely power reduced 80% secondary advantage light intensity can varied control box compensate variations negative density thin underexposed negatives power reduced creased dense negatives adjustment permits exposure times quite constant making prints Actually since gan using Aculine developer negatives need compensate much reduced also use box control motor speed blower living room fireplace serpentine stove-pipe inside enclosed fireplace carries away heated air means blower Since construction box inexpensive makes good sense find other uses Royal Air Force colors Pettit Paint Co maker Hobbypoxy products has released three color mixes useful mod elers building replicas WW LI British Royal Air Force prototypes dium Sea Gray Ocean Gray Middle Stone cover change camou flage schemes 1942 through re mainder WW II Day fighters home upper sur faces painted Dark Green Ocean Gray undersurfaces Medium Sea Gray Ocean Gray replaced Dark Earth earlier camouflage scheme Day fighters used North African campaigns painted Dark Earth Middle Stone upper surfaces Sky Type S under surfaces Formulas mixing Dark Earth Dark Green Sky Type S given earlier columns new formulas follow Medium Sea Gray three parts H70 Gray part HlO White Ocean Gray seven parts H70 Gray two parts H81 Black part H33 Stin son Green Middle Stone three parts H49 Cub Yellow four parts H70 Gray part Bright Red part HIG White Three-view source Scale modelers have preference unusual rare air craft will find bonanza Bill Hannans new book Scrapbook Scale 3-Views Nostalgia Bill has gathered twelve previously published drawings various sources combined book along several model construction draw ings numerous articles three-views include Bucker Jungmann Nieuport Mono plane Barnwell Monoplane Bleriot Type 25 Canard Sopwith Triplane Cierva C4 Autogiro Farman Moto-Aviette Avionette 451 Moustique Chauviere Gyroptere Gee Bee Z Ascender Most threeviews duplicated elsewhere Price $895 plus $1 postage W C Hannan Graphics PO Box Escondido CA 92025 Pober Pixie photos Documentation color photos Pober Pixie construction arti cle June 1983 MA now available Dale Willoughby Pixie prototype now deep inside new EAA museum Oshkosh month before museum opened Pixie pushed out sunlight last photo session owe thanks Ralph Bufano museum cura tor assistance obtaining photos good fortune Pixie parked just inside shop hangar doors day asked permission move out Thirty-six color photos available Scale Model Research PO Box 685 Orange CA 92666 Ask Foto Paak No 495/36 Price $21 postpaid Cockpit interiors though finelyfinished cockpit cabin isnt really neces sary maximum static scoring contest modelers will spend time effort achieve some semblance realism area Some best interiors have seen Continued page 153 148 Model Aviation FEA TURES * Fun high speed per formance lands like trainer * Strong balsa con struction * Full scale plans mixer included MAGUS 10 DELTA * 3-years design 10 Engine pan flight testing $2695 WePayShipping MI residents add 4% tax Send Certified Check MO Magus Model Aircraft 3518 Laurel Burton Michigan 48529 6/a47eA SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell tinest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send complete descriptive literature price list 68 Morgan Ave DnburyCT0681O TEL203743-3312
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 145, 148
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 145, 148
Radio Control SPORT AEROBA TICS Ron Van Putte ONCE subjects columns touch nerve among read ers receive sorts responses Such case two recent subjects fuel foaming control hinging techniques people wrote say tried using large Sullivan filter under engine alleviate fuel foaming effects worked too Still others wrote say havent able find old-style large Sullivan filter Well no wonder Sullivan doesnt sell found out tried order appeared Id have come up another solution fuel foaming problem got letter Joe Sullivan Richardson TX Joe wrote read account fuel foaming problems some interest RC car racers might know aileron elevator know eliminate fuel foaming Use sintered bronze filter tank Du-Bro makes good oneNo 161 filter seemed quite popular few years ago until columnists knocked Since use filter seems have declined foaming prob lems seem have increased seem re member columnist problems filter clogging probably left fuel tank Also castor oil fuels would likely clog filter current synthetic oil fuels other solution good should usually work use sintered bronze filter fuel line Nobody makes say Delta Mfg does car people Part No FF770 Thanks Joe Ill try both solutions still subject happily con tent solution fuel foaming problem broke prop during prac tice session installed substitute prop balancing As might have guessed problem back ven geance large filter will help badly-balanced prop installed After balanced prop problem went away fact contest Cullman AL 48 Model Aviation Ever see tail-dragger Senior Falcon low-winger boot Now have Frank Prestwood Valpariso FL likes big slow conventional-gear airplanes also has Senior Telemaster fly tires small Falcon New bird scene Tom Atkins finally updated popular T2A designnow ifs MK II Jeff Hannah flew 1st Advanced 83 Nats also won Sportsman 82 Nats Bruce Underwood R presents Dick Austin copy Model Airplane News published month year Dick born Scene roast held Dicks honor long-time judge local meets AMA Nats Masters Tournament must really old got some best engine runs Id ever until airplane crashed due radio fail ure Actually reason mention crash because several fliers ap proached after Id retrieved debris said Well well probably have read about crash column few months wont answer yes crash strange because originally thought Id lost perspective air plane hazy overcast since didnt seem what thought supposed should have known better because sys tem acted kind mushy out trim earlier flight next weekend crashed radio-test airplane check ing out radio decided put eightyear-old radio system bench good rather get repaired bought new JR Century VII system Needless say youll probably hear about adventures JR future price cer tainly right hint fellow JR owners might find useful Futaba FSH 20 grommets perfect fit several JR servos theyre lot convenient use funny ones come system have cut out scissors Thanks Steve Helms hint ideas appreciate re sponses fell three basic categories use toothpicks use pins use neither toothpicks nor pins somewhat edited version pro-toothpick response sent John Trought Richwood TX Have air frame ready receive final prime coat hinge pockets cut surfaces painting covering fabric plastic cut 1-in strip material long required control surface iron place hinged surfaces see sketch Put glob vaseline small metal jar top heat until becomes liquid liquid vaseline should just deep enough about 3A2 cover movable part hinge Fold hinges shut dip liquid vaseline set aside until vaseline cools Install hinges movable surfaces drill two No 50 holes about 3/6-in back edge movable part hinge about /4-in apart sure use backup piece hardwood drilling prevent splintering airframe wood Put drop two slow cure CyA hole install round toothpicks way through CyA sets cut toothpicks off pair side cutters sand smooth fine-grade Diston abra der use 320 grit sandpaper 1-in-wide piece hardwood care fully dont gouge surface cant feel toothpick fingers its smooth enough Repeat process installing movable surfaces airframe Now put final prime coat fabric plastic covering toothpicks have disap peared vaseline will keep final prime coat paint binding up hinges will loose proverbial goose Continued page 145 [ciuz What about perfect method hinging control surfaces lot mailed Heres cover hinge-line area iron-on film reaily neat lob Ron has lot information subject columnso read December 1983 49 New 61 /2 gfle dbY Zr AS 86 Sd AS60 CU1 lotS ~ ejg W ae0¶ourS~~W reZee B 0j te reV4 eriO~S t erQ~es r e claSS UM60 cu 50 iC xc~ed b pef air e JG 5se goO S11COrP 4~ca 19 996 eSe e8 ce sug reiZee 5port BiPISfl pit4 igines Engineered Meet uemanas OT tne Most Discriminating Modeler Backed Service Match Send $100 Catalog New Standard * g2223 Giant Models 8HP5%Lbs* 95 95 9 Direct Sales Only*179 Dealer Direct ALL ENGINES READY TO RUN INCLUDING 6 BOLT PROP HUB MOU NT MU FFLERS AVAILABLE AT EXTRA CHARGE * KIORITZ 24 Work Horse 32 HP bs Canton OH 44707 ROUSH MFG THEENGINEPEOPLE 5 Cleveland Ave SW U hone 216 484-6810 484-4374 responding results RF Interface wont read FM pulses right now Ace working George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Massey/Seaborg Continued oaoe 46 Bill also attributes Steves fast learning boys extensive reading about RC mod els before attempting first flight knew just what expect step Bill says Steves mother puts yet another way Theres no question Steve has terest determination mental ability coordinationbut Bill never would have happened Bill has great patience Theres wonderful chemistry tween working together Theres wonderful bond friendship Bill instructing Steve has one-way teaching experience As ex plains probably get out Steve does Bill program management consultant Wisconsin Bureau Alcohol Drug Abuse overcame serious problem own 16 years ago conquered alcoholism now works programs Wisconsin help other people overcome alcohol drug-related problems night first met Steve recalls just found out job going changed didnt know headed feeling very sorry myself way home after meeting Steve said myself dont have real problems Now Steve almost like ther apist doesnt realize impact has people represents much courage During September Steves RC exploits documented Madison television broadcast November inducted lifetime member MARCS honor bestowed date two other people Carl Goldberg Bob Wischer What Steve Masseys goals RC fly ing admits being thrilled speed says cant wait fly faster planes Another goal related fact Steves family lives shores Lake Waubesa just outside Madison Bill best RC seaplane fliers Wis consin has often flown planes Massey dock Steve has caught seaplane bug says ultimately intends master kind flying Any person knows Steve certain will achieve goal RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued naoe 49 Moving right along response Dave Pastor Pleasanton CA favors use pins use pin-less variety hinges preferably have molded-in holes allow epoxy rivet place easier fit squeezed-out epoxy Will simply break off flexed Cut hinge slots make sure fit function of control sur faces Only after finish applied epoxy hinges place Once satisfied control surfaces working properly time pin hinges Push heavy pin T pins work great underside model until contacts hinge Cut pin off about A6 away surface flat tool press pin flush will cause pin penetrate hinge both sides hinge drop Zap will make per manent invisible top nearly bottom used method assembling ST 46-powered Goldberg Shoestring 1977 still flying great last suggestion comes John Hankes Verona WI wrote can live premise fail-safing toothpicks may necessary might want try Assuming using nylon hinges coat flanges carbolic acid using Q-Tip making sure gets hinge line Leave set ten minutes wash water now have teeth work Next slot unfinished surfaces hinge fits snug tight Proceed finish surfaces desired manner surfaces primed painted Continued page 148 December 1983 145 Fokker Triolane Flight TestedContest Proven Rhinebeck 82 Results CamelFirst Trlplanes5 awards Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4350 Arondale Dr Williameville NY 14221 716-6324838 $2995 mga pilots ft fN lian wwII scale fully poseable action pilot figures dressed flight gear time no assembly painting required wt 6 oz add $275 p&h nys res add sales tax allow 6 8 weeks delivery order send check money order MGA Enterprises po box 864 dept h forest hills ny 11375 11 ww RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued aqe 145 might necessary little cleanup slots Make small syringe plastic container such small Titebond bottle Hot Stuff short length smallest alu minum tubing can get bottle file end point Mix some 30-minute epoxy heat double boiler setup until epoxy thins noticeably using syringe fill hinge slots epoxy put thin coat outer two-thirds hinge flange Insert hinges clean up epoxy stains dope thinner Allow set repeat process other part hinged surface will find case wood surrounding hinge will yield first Ive never hinge failure 15 years As Ed McMahon would probably say three techniques include pos sible way hinges could installed control surfaces Johnny Carson would say walrus-breath good job covering subject However letters rebuttal suggestions better techniques solicited Ron Van Pune ill Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 51 short life extended infinitely power reduced 80% secondary advantage light intensity can varied control box compensate variations negative density thin underexposed negatives power reduced creased dense negatives adjustment permits exposure times quite constant making prints Actually since gan using Aculine developer negatives need compensate much reduced also use box control motor speed blower living room fireplace serpentine stove-pipe inside enclosed fireplace carries away heated air means blower Since construction box inexpensive makes good sense find other uses Royal Air Force colors Pettit Paint Co maker Hobbypoxy products has released three color mixes useful mod elers building replicas WW LI British Royal Air Force prototypes dium Sea Gray Ocean Gray Middle Stone cover change camou flage schemes 1942 through re mainder WW II Day fighters home upper sur faces painted Dark Green Ocean Gray undersurfaces Medium Sea Gray Ocean Gray replaced Dark Earth earlier camouflage scheme Day fighters used North African campaigns painted Dark Earth Middle Stone upper surfaces Sky Type S under surfaces Formulas mixing Dark Earth Dark Green Sky Type S given earlier columns new formulas follow Medium Sea Gray three parts H70 Gray part HlO White Ocean Gray seven parts H70 Gray two parts H81 Black part H33 Stin son Green Middle Stone three parts H49 Cub Yellow four parts H70 Gray part Bright Red part HIG White Three-view source Scale modelers have preference unusual rare air craft will find bonanza Bill Hannans new book Scrapbook Scale 3-Views Nostalgia Bill has gathered twelve previously published drawings various sources combined book along several model construction draw ings numerous articles three-views include Bucker Jungmann Nieuport Mono plane Barnwell Monoplane Bleriot Type 25 Canard Sopwith Triplane Cierva C4 Autogiro Farman Moto-Aviette Avionette 451 Moustique Chauviere Gyroptere Gee Bee Z Ascender Most threeviews duplicated elsewhere Price $895 plus $1 postage W C Hannan Graphics PO Box Escondido CA 92025 Pober Pixie photos Documentation color photos Pober Pixie construction arti cle June 1983 MA now available Dale Willoughby Pixie prototype now deep inside new EAA museum Oshkosh month before museum opened Pixie pushed out sunlight last photo session owe thanks Ralph Bufano museum cura tor assistance obtaining photos good fortune Pixie parked just inside shop hangar doors day asked permission move out Thirty-six color photos available Scale Model Research PO Box 685 Orange CA 92666 Ask Foto Paak No 495/36 Price $21 postpaid Cockpit interiors though finelyfinished cockpit cabin isnt really neces sary maximum static scoring contest modelers will spend time effort achieve some semblance realism area Some best interiors have seen Continued page 153 148 Model Aviation FEA TURES * Fun high speed per formance lands like trainer * Strong balsa con struction * Full scale plans mixer included MAGUS 10 DELTA * 3-years design 10 Engine pan flight testing $2695 WePayShipping MI residents add 4% tax Send Certified Check MO Magus Model Aircraft 3518 Laurel Burton Michigan 48529 6/a47eA SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell tinest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send complete descriptive literature price list 68 Morgan Ave DnburyCT0681O TEL203743-3312
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 145, 148
Radio Control SPORT AEROBA TICS Ron Van Putte ONCE subjects columns touch nerve among read ers receive sorts responses Such case two recent subjects fuel foaming control hinging techniques people wrote say tried using large Sullivan filter under engine alleviate fuel foaming effects worked too Still others wrote say havent able find old-style large Sullivan filter Well no wonder Sullivan doesnt sell found out tried order appeared Id have come up another solution fuel foaming problem got letter Joe Sullivan Richardson TX Joe wrote read account fuel foaming problems some interest RC car racers might know aileron elevator know eliminate fuel foaming Use sintered bronze filter tank Du-Bro makes good oneNo 161 filter seemed quite popular few years ago until columnists knocked Since use filter seems have declined foaming prob lems seem have increased seem re member columnist problems filter clogging probably left fuel tank Also castor oil fuels would likely clog filter current synthetic oil fuels other solution good should usually work use sintered bronze filter fuel line Nobody makes say Delta Mfg does car people Part No FF770 Thanks Joe Ill try both solutions still subject happily con tent solution fuel foaming problem broke prop during prac tice session installed substitute prop balancing As might have guessed problem back ven geance large filter will help badly-balanced prop installed After balanced prop problem went away fact contest Cullman AL 48 Model Aviation Ever see tail-dragger Senior Falcon low-winger boot Now have Frank Prestwood Valpariso FL likes big slow conventional-gear airplanes also has Senior Telemaster fly tires small Falcon New bird scene Tom Atkins finally updated popular T2A designnow ifs MK II Jeff Hannah flew 1st Advanced 83 Nats also won Sportsman 82 Nats Bruce Underwood R presents Dick Austin copy Model Airplane News published month year Dick born Scene roast held Dicks honor long-time judge local meets AMA Nats Masters Tournament must really old got some best engine runs Id ever until airplane crashed due radio fail ure Actually reason mention crash because several fliers ap proached after Id retrieved debris said Well well probably have read about crash column few months wont answer yes crash strange because originally thought Id lost perspective air plane hazy overcast since didnt seem what thought supposed should have known better because sys tem acted kind mushy out trim earlier flight next weekend crashed radio-test airplane check ing out radio decided put eightyear-old radio system bench good rather get repaired bought new JR Century VII system Needless say youll probably hear about adventures JR future price cer tainly right hint fellow JR owners might find useful Futaba FSH 20 grommets perfect fit several JR servos theyre lot convenient use funny ones come system have cut out scissors Thanks Steve Helms hint ideas appreciate re sponses fell three basic categories use toothpicks use pins use neither toothpicks nor pins somewhat edited version pro-toothpick response sent John Trought Richwood TX Have air frame ready receive final prime coat hinge pockets cut surfaces painting covering fabric plastic cut 1-in strip material long required control surface iron place hinged surfaces see sketch Put glob vaseline small metal jar top heat until becomes liquid liquid vaseline should just deep enough about 3A2 cover movable part hinge Fold hinges shut dip liquid vaseline set aside until vaseline cools Install hinges movable surfaces drill two No 50 holes about 3/6-in back edge movable part hinge about /4-in apart sure use backup piece hardwood drilling prevent splintering airframe wood Put drop two slow cure CyA hole install round toothpicks way through CyA sets cut toothpicks off pair side cutters sand smooth fine-grade Diston abra der use 320 grit sandpaper 1-in-wide piece hardwood care fully dont gouge surface cant feel toothpick fingers its smooth enough Repeat process installing movable surfaces airframe Now put final prime coat fabric plastic covering toothpicks have disap peared vaseline will keep final prime coat paint binding up hinges will loose proverbial goose Continued page 145 [ciuz What about perfect method hinging control surfaces lot mailed Heres cover hinge-line area iron-on film reaily neat lob Ron has lot information subject columnso read December 1983 49 New 61 /2 gfle dbY Zr AS 86 Sd AS60 CU1 lotS ~ ejg W ae0¶ourS~~W reZee B 0j te reV4 eriO~S t erQ~es r e claSS UM60 cu 50 iC xc~ed b pef air e JG 5se goO S11COrP 4~ca 19 996 eSe e8 ce sug reiZee 5port BiPISfl pit4 igines Engineered Meet uemanas OT tne Most Discriminating Modeler Backed Service Match Send $100 Catalog New Standard * g2223 Giant Models 8HP5%Lbs* 95 95 9 Direct Sales Only*179 Dealer Direct ALL ENGINES READY TO RUN INCLUDING 6 BOLT PROP HUB MOU NT MU FFLERS AVAILABLE AT EXTRA CHARGE * KIORITZ 24 Work Horse 32 HP bs Canton OH 44707 ROUSH MFG THEENGINEPEOPLE 5 Cleveland Ave SW U hone 216 484-6810 484-4374 responding results RF Interface wont read FM pulses right now Ace working George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Massey/Seaborg Continued oaoe 46 Bill also attributes Steves fast learning boys extensive reading about RC mod els before attempting first flight knew just what expect step Bill says Steves mother puts yet another way Theres no question Steve has terest determination mental ability coordinationbut Bill never would have happened Bill has great patience Theres wonderful chemistry tween working together Theres wonderful bond friendship Bill instructing Steve has one-way teaching experience As ex plains probably get out Steve does Bill program management consultant Wisconsin Bureau Alcohol Drug Abuse overcame serious problem own 16 years ago conquered alcoholism now works programs Wisconsin help other people overcome alcohol drug-related problems night first met Steve recalls just found out job going changed didnt know headed feeling very sorry myself way home after meeting Steve said myself dont have real problems Now Steve almost like ther apist doesnt realize impact has people represents much courage During September Steves RC exploits documented Madison television broadcast November inducted lifetime member MARCS honor bestowed date two other people Carl Goldberg Bob Wischer What Steve Masseys goals RC fly ing admits being thrilled speed says cant wait fly faster planes Another goal related fact Steves family lives shores Lake Waubesa just outside Madison Bill best RC seaplane fliers Wis consin has often flown planes Massey dock Steve has caught seaplane bug says ultimately intends master kind flying Any person knows Steve certain will achieve goal RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued naoe 49 Moving right along response Dave Pastor Pleasanton CA favors use pins use pin-less variety hinges preferably have molded-in holes allow epoxy rivet place easier fit squeezed-out epoxy Will simply break off flexed Cut hinge slots make sure fit function of control sur faces Only after finish applied epoxy hinges place Once satisfied control surfaces working properly time pin hinges Push heavy pin T pins work great underside model until contacts hinge Cut pin off about A6 away surface flat tool press pin flush will cause pin penetrate hinge both sides hinge drop Zap will make per manent invisible top nearly bottom used method assembling ST 46-powered Goldberg Shoestring 1977 still flying great last suggestion comes John Hankes Verona WI wrote can live premise fail-safing toothpicks may necessary might want try Assuming using nylon hinges coat flanges carbolic acid using Q-Tip making sure gets hinge line Leave set ten minutes wash water now have teeth work Next slot unfinished surfaces hinge fits snug tight Proceed finish surfaces desired manner surfaces primed painted Continued page 148 December 1983 145 Fokker Triolane Flight TestedContest Proven Rhinebeck 82 Results CamelFirst Trlplanes5 awards Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4350 Arondale Dr Williameville NY 14221 716-6324838 $2995 mga pilots ft fN lian wwII scale fully poseable action pilot figures dressed flight gear time no assembly painting required wt 6 oz add $275 p&h nys res add sales tax allow 6 8 weeks delivery order send check money order MGA Enterprises po box 864 dept h forest hills ny 11375 11 ww RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued aqe 145 might necessary little cleanup slots Make small syringe plastic container such small Titebond bottle Hot Stuff short length smallest alu minum tubing can get bottle file end point Mix some 30-minute epoxy heat double boiler setup until epoxy thins noticeably using syringe fill hinge slots epoxy put thin coat outer two-thirds hinge flange Insert hinges clean up epoxy stains dope thinner Allow set repeat process other part hinged surface will find case wood surrounding hinge will yield first Ive never hinge failure 15 years As Ed McMahon would probably say three techniques include pos sible way hinges could installed control surfaces Johnny Carson would say walrus-breath good job covering subject However letters rebuttal suggestions better techniques solicited Ron Van Pune ill Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 51 short life extended infinitely power reduced 80% secondary advantage light intensity can varied control box compensate variations negative density thin underexposed negatives power reduced creased dense negatives adjustment permits exposure times quite constant making prints Actually since gan using Aculine developer negatives need compensate much reduced also use box control motor speed blower living room fireplace serpentine stove-pipe inside enclosed fireplace carries away heated air means blower Since construction box inexpensive makes good sense find other uses Royal Air Force colors Pettit Paint Co maker Hobbypoxy products has released three color mixes useful mod elers building replicas WW LI British Royal Air Force prototypes dium Sea Gray Ocean Gray Middle Stone cover change camou flage schemes 1942 through re mainder WW II Day fighters home upper sur faces painted Dark Green Ocean Gray undersurfaces Medium Sea Gray Ocean Gray replaced Dark Earth earlier camouflage scheme Day fighters used North African campaigns painted Dark Earth Middle Stone upper surfaces Sky Type S under surfaces Formulas mixing Dark Earth Dark Green Sky Type S given earlier columns new formulas follow Medium Sea Gray three parts H70 Gray part HlO White Ocean Gray seven parts H70 Gray two parts H81 Black part H33 Stin son Green Middle Stone three parts H49 Cub Yellow four parts H70 Gray part Bright Red part HIG White Three-view source Scale modelers have preference unusual rare air craft will find bonanza Bill Hannans new book Scrapbook Scale 3-Views Nostalgia Bill has gathered twelve previously published drawings various sources combined book along several model construction draw ings numerous articles three-views include Bucker Jungmann Nieuport Mono plane Barnwell Monoplane Bleriot Type 25 Canard Sopwith Triplane Cierva C4 Autogiro Farman Moto-Aviette Avionette 451 Moustique Chauviere Gyroptere Gee Bee Z Ascender Most threeviews duplicated elsewhere Price $895 plus $1 postage W C Hannan Graphics PO Box Escondido CA 92025 Pober Pixie photos Documentation color photos Pober Pixie construction arti cle June 1983 MA now available Dale Willoughby Pixie prototype now deep inside new EAA museum Oshkosh month before museum opened Pixie pushed out sunlight last photo session owe thanks Ralph Bufano museum cura tor assistance obtaining photos good fortune Pixie parked just inside shop hangar doors day asked permission move out Thirty-six color photos available Scale Model Research PO Box 685 Orange CA 92666 Ask Foto Paak No 495/36 Price $21 postpaid Cockpit interiors though finelyfinished cockpit cabin isnt really neces sary maximum static scoring contest modelers will spend time effort achieve some semblance realism area Some best interiors have seen Continued page 153 148 Model Aviation FEA TURES * Fun high speed per formance lands like trainer * Strong balsa con struction * Full scale plans mixer included MAGUS 10 DELTA * 3-years design 10 Engine pan flight testing $2695 WePayShipping MI residents add 4% tax Send Certified Check MO Magus Model Aircraft 3518 Laurel Burton Michigan 48529 6/a47eA SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell tinest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send complete descriptive literature price list 68 Morgan Ave DnburyCT0681O TEL203743-3312
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/12
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 145, 148
Radio Control SPORT AEROBA TICS Ron Van Putte ONCE subjects columns touch nerve among read ers receive sorts responses Such case two recent subjects fuel foaming control hinging techniques people wrote say tried using large Sullivan filter under engine alleviate fuel foaming effects worked too Still others wrote say havent able find old-style large Sullivan filter Well no wonder Sullivan doesnt sell found out tried order appeared Id have come up another solution fuel foaming problem got letter Joe Sullivan Richardson TX Joe wrote read account fuel foaming problems some interest RC car racers might know aileron elevator know eliminate fuel foaming Use sintered bronze filter tank Du-Bro makes good oneNo 161 filter seemed quite popular few years ago until columnists knocked Since use filter seems have declined foaming prob lems seem have increased seem re member columnist problems filter clogging probably left fuel tank Also castor oil fuels would likely clog filter current synthetic oil fuels other solution good should usually work use sintered bronze filter fuel line Nobody makes say Delta Mfg does car people Part No FF770 Thanks Joe Ill try both solutions still subject happily con tent solution fuel foaming problem broke prop during prac tice session installed substitute prop balancing As might have guessed problem back ven geance large filter will help badly-balanced prop installed After balanced prop problem went away fact contest Cullman AL 48 Model Aviation Ever see tail-dragger Senior Falcon low-winger boot Now have Frank Prestwood Valpariso FL likes big slow conventional-gear airplanes also has Senior Telemaster fly tires small Falcon New bird scene Tom Atkins finally updated popular T2A designnow ifs MK II Jeff Hannah flew 1st Advanced 83 Nats also won Sportsman 82 Nats Bruce Underwood R presents Dick Austin copy Model Airplane News published month year Dick born Scene roast held Dicks honor long-time judge local meets AMA Nats Masters Tournament must really old got some best engine runs Id ever until airplane crashed due radio fail ure Actually reason mention crash because several fliers ap proached after Id retrieved debris said Well well probably have read about crash column few months wont answer yes crash strange because originally thought Id lost perspective air plane hazy overcast since didnt seem what thought supposed should have known better because sys tem acted kind mushy out trim earlier flight next weekend crashed radio-test airplane check ing out radio decided put eightyear-old radio system bench good rather get repaired bought new JR Century VII system Needless say youll probably hear about adventures JR future price cer tainly right hint fellow JR owners might find useful Futaba FSH 20 grommets perfect fit several JR servos theyre lot convenient use funny ones come system have cut out scissors Thanks Steve Helms hint ideas appreciate re sponses fell three basic categories use toothpicks use pins use neither toothpicks nor pins somewhat edited version pro-toothpick response sent John Trought Richwood TX Have air frame ready receive final prime coat hinge pockets cut surfaces painting covering fabric plastic cut 1-in strip material long required control surface iron place hinged surfaces see sketch Put glob vaseline small metal jar top heat until becomes liquid liquid vaseline should just deep enough about 3A2 cover movable part hinge Fold hinges shut dip liquid vaseline set aside until vaseline cools Install hinges movable surfaces drill two No 50 holes about 3/6-in back edge movable part hinge about /4-in apart sure use backup piece hardwood drilling prevent splintering airframe wood Put drop two slow cure CyA hole install round toothpicks way through CyA sets cut toothpicks off pair side cutters sand smooth fine-grade Diston abra der use 320 grit sandpaper 1-in-wide piece hardwood care fully dont gouge surface cant feel toothpick fingers its smooth enough Repeat process installing movable surfaces airframe Now put final prime coat fabric plastic covering toothpicks have disap peared vaseline will keep final prime coat paint binding up hinges will loose proverbial goose Continued page 145 [ciuz What about perfect method hinging control surfaces lot mailed Heres cover hinge-line area iron-on film reaily neat lob Ron has lot information subject columnso read December 1983 49 New 61 /2 gfle dbY Zr AS 86 Sd AS60 CU1 lotS ~ ejg W ae0¶ourS~~W reZee B 0j te reV4 eriO~S t erQ~es r e claSS UM60 cu 50 iC xc~ed b pef air e JG 5se goO S11COrP 4~ca 19 996 eSe e8 ce sug reiZee 5port BiPISfl pit4 igines Engineered Meet uemanas OT tne Most Discriminating Modeler Backed Service Match Send $100 Catalog New Standard * g2223 Giant Models 8HP5%Lbs* 95 95 9 Direct Sales Only*179 Dealer Direct ALL ENGINES READY TO RUN INCLUDING 6 BOLT PROP HUB MOU NT MU FFLERS AVAILABLE AT EXTRA CHARGE * KIORITZ 24 Work Horse 32 HP bs Canton OH 44707 ROUSH MFG THEENGINEPEOPLE 5 Cleveland Ave SW U hone 216 484-6810 484-4374 responding results RF Interface wont read FM pulses right now Ace working George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Massey/Seaborg Continued oaoe 46 Bill also attributes Steves fast learning boys extensive reading about RC mod els before attempting first flight knew just what expect step Bill says Steves mother puts yet another way Theres no question Steve has terest determination mental ability coordinationbut Bill never would have happened Bill has great patience Theres wonderful chemistry tween working together Theres wonderful bond friendship Bill instructing Steve has one-way teaching experience As ex plains probably get out Steve does Bill program management consultant Wisconsin Bureau Alcohol Drug Abuse overcame serious problem own 16 years ago conquered alcoholism now works programs Wisconsin help other people overcome alcohol drug-related problems night first met Steve recalls just found out job going changed didnt know headed feeling very sorry myself way home after meeting Steve said myself dont have real problems Now Steve almost like ther apist doesnt realize impact has people represents much courage During September Steves RC exploits documented Madison television broadcast November inducted lifetime member MARCS honor bestowed date two other people Carl Goldberg Bob Wischer What Steve Masseys goals RC fly ing admits being thrilled speed says cant wait fly faster planes Another goal related fact Steves family lives shores Lake Waubesa just outside Madison Bill best RC seaplane fliers Wis consin has often flown planes Massey dock Steve has caught seaplane bug says ultimately intends master kind flying Any person knows Steve certain will achieve goal RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued naoe 49 Moving right along response Dave Pastor Pleasanton CA favors use pins use pin-less variety hinges preferably have molded-in holes allow epoxy rivet place easier fit squeezed-out epoxy Will simply break off flexed Cut hinge slots make sure fit function of control sur faces Only after finish applied epoxy hinges place Once satisfied control surfaces working properly time pin hinges Push heavy pin T pins work great underside model until contacts hinge Cut pin off about A6 away surface flat tool press pin flush will cause pin penetrate hinge both sides hinge drop Zap will make per manent invisible top nearly bottom used method assembling ST 46-powered Goldberg Shoestring 1977 still flying great last suggestion comes John Hankes Verona WI wrote can live premise fail-safing toothpicks may necessary might want try Assuming using nylon hinges coat flanges carbolic acid using Q-Tip making sure gets hinge line Leave set ten minutes wash water now have teeth work Next slot unfinished surfaces hinge fits snug tight Proceed finish surfaces desired manner surfaces primed painted Continued page 148 December 1983 145 Fokker Triolane Flight TestedContest Proven Rhinebeck 82 Results CamelFirst Trlplanes5 awards Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4350 Arondale Dr Williameville NY 14221 716-6324838 $2995 mga pilots ft fN lian wwII scale fully poseable action pilot figures dressed flight gear time no assembly painting required wt 6 oz add $275 p&h nys res add sales tax allow 6 8 weeks delivery order send check money order MGA Enterprises po box 864 dept h forest hills ny 11375 11 ww RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued aqe 145 might necessary little cleanup slots Make small syringe plastic container such small Titebond bottle Hot Stuff short length smallest alu minum tubing can get bottle file end point Mix some 30-minute epoxy heat double boiler setup until epoxy thins noticeably using syringe fill hinge slots epoxy put thin coat outer two-thirds hinge flange Insert hinges clean up epoxy stains dope thinner Allow set repeat process other part hinged surface will find case wood surrounding hinge will yield first Ive never hinge failure 15 years As Ed McMahon would probably say three techniques include pos sible way hinges could installed control surfaces Johnny Carson would say walrus-breath good job covering subject However letters rebuttal suggestions better techniques solicited Ron Van Pune ill Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 51 short life extended infinitely power reduced 80% secondary advantage light intensity can varied control box compensate variations negative density thin underexposed negatives power reduced creased dense negatives adjustment permits exposure times quite constant making prints Actually since gan using Aculine developer negatives need compensate much reduced also use box control motor speed blower living room fireplace serpentine stove-pipe inside enclosed fireplace carries away heated air means blower Since construction box inexpensive makes good sense find other uses Royal Air Force colors Pettit Paint Co maker Hobbypoxy products has released three color mixes useful mod elers building replicas WW LI British Royal Air Force prototypes dium Sea Gray Ocean Gray Middle Stone cover change camou flage schemes 1942 through re mainder WW II Day fighters home upper sur faces painted Dark Green Ocean Gray undersurfaces Medium Sea Gray Ocean Gray replaced Dark Earth earlier camouflage scheme Day fighters used North African campaigns painted Dark Earth Middle Stone upper surfaces Sky Type S under surfaces Formulas mixing Dark Earth Dark Green Sky Type S given earlier columns new formulas follow Medium Sea Gray three parts H70 Gray part HlO White Ocean Gray seven parts H70 Gray two parts H81 Black part H33 Stin son Green Middle Stone three parts H49 Cub Yellow four parts H70 Gray part Bright Red part HIG White Three-view source Scale modelers have preference unusual rare air craft will find bonanza Bill Hannans new book Scrapbook Scale 3-Views Nostalgia Bill has gathered twelve previously published drawings various sources combined book along several model construction draw ings numerous articles three-views include Bucker Jungmann Nieuport Mono plane Barnwell Monoplane Bleriot Type 25 Canard Sopwith Triplane Cierva C4 Autogiro Farman Moto-Aviette Avionette 451 Moustique Chauviere Gyroptere Gee Bee Z Ascender Most threeviews duplicated elsewhere Price $895 plus $1 postage W C Hannan Graphics PO Box Escondido CA 92025 Pober Pixie photos Documentation color photos Pober Pixie construction arti cle June 1983 MA now available Dale Willoughby Pixie prototype now deep inside new EAA museum Oshkosh month before museum opened Pixie pushed out sunlight last photo session owe thanks Ralph Bufano museum cura tor assistance obtaining photos good fortune Pixie parked just inside shop hangar doors day asked permission move out Thirty-six color photos available Scale Model Research PO Box 685 Orange CA 92666 Ask Foto Paak No 495/36 Price $21 postpaid Cockpit interiors though finelyfinished cockpit cabin isnt really neces sary maximum static scoring contest modelers will spend time effort achieve some semblance realism area Some best interiors have seen Continued page 153 148 Model Aviation FEA TURES * Fun high speed per formance lands like trainer * Strong balsa con struction * Full scale plans mixer included MAGUS 10 DELTA * 3-years design 10 Engine pan flight testing $2695 WePayShipping MI residents add 4% tax Send Certified Check MO Magus Model Aircraft 3518 Laurel Burton Michigan 48529 6/a47eA SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell tinest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send complete descriptive literature price list 68 Morgan Ave DnburyCT0681O TEL203743-3312
