One finest pre-multi kits deBolt Rebel modernized form holds its own appearance sport flier rudder elevator engine John Spalding Hobie Steele IN THE EARLY days Citizens Band Radio RC kit manufacturers began tool up what became largest market aeromodeling has ever known first Harold Pappy deBolt deBolt Model Engineering Company Williams ville NY near Buffalo solid background Control Line real stable outstanding CL kits DeBolts first Live Wire Trainer bulky box designed primarily hold heavy batteries 465-mega cycle equipment early days somewhat heavy itself contained lot balsa Hal strove reduce Rebel Although similar Trainer Rebel streamlined lighter structure reduced all-up weight also flew like veritable dream its day Rebel seemed almost too good true Personal experience early pair included hun dreds flights using radios ranging Ed Lorenzs two-tuber through John Worths Simple Simul Galloping Ghost reed systems decided revisit Rebel see stacked upbulk Topped off fiberglass cowling todaythe Rebel looks great cabin job field today handles really well first thing may notice plans fuselage constructed cardboard balsa Corrugated card board strong balsa works easily takes MonoKote beautifully cheap can buy cardboard 4 x 8 ft sheets container manufacturer pick Attacking set original Rebel plans indebted Harold deBolt standpoint modern construc tion performance ended up sleek symmetrical airfoiled tail-dragger using latest techniques construction quick inexpensive building new Rebel composite tradition avant-garde outstanding flight characteristics original plus little better wind penetration less fuselage up good size corrugated packing box some trash pile Consequently continued page 74 36 Model Aviation Left John Spalding looks over almost completed fuselage sides 3/16 corrugated cardboard Authors say make believe balsa work same way Above Close-up cardboard details Takes iron-on films dont have make fiberglass nose does enhance appearance stands scuffing Article describes use styrofoam plug inflated balloon smooth surfacing NO OCR TEXT PRODUCTS DIVISION OF VISTA LABS 7023 D Canoga Ave ff Canoga Park Ca 91303 Scale/Hannan continued page 41 like birds Clear proof split think ing RC classes may seen com paring number entries years Nationals Six serious AMA Scale vs 24 Sport Scale Yet craftsmanship accuracy some so-called stand-off scale models would have put competitive position AMA scale events Thus question builder philosophy again encountered What motivates selection class over another Certainly must compete against handful top-notch craftsmen se rious class what about sheer nu merical odds alternative category Some best builders medi ocre fliers having devoted time developing construction finish1 ELECTRIC FLIGHT SYSTEM Featuring HYTORK 48 MOTOR & PLANETARY GEAR UNIT Complete flying weight 2 ozwilI power Models 25 50 wingspan weighing up 10 oz Send 25 Catalog showing com plete line Electric Flight Equipment Accessories VI-lOl System $1950 Hytork 48 Prop Instruction Book $900 Fast Chargers $1450 $2950 See Model Dealer order Direct add 10% Postage Handling Calif Residents also add 6% Sales Tax send Check MO No CODs Hobby Dealers send Information Boasting stick-for-stick accuracy Loening Amphibian presented designer flrnvsr nsninn hu Faitnn H,nnarfnrv ing techniques Thus can bit shaky under pressures competition especially relatively untested air craft Frank Scott puts way ying nowhere collectively bungling bunch scale modelers always remains great equalizer flying scale models luck things considered perhaps average scale en thusiast has better chance may realize Subject Selection Another area deserving closer exami nation motivation standpoint re gards choice aircraft model Probably builders pick certain type because personal fondness pro totype Others arrive selection effort have better shot particu lar set contest rules gamesman ship approach may itself some sort tip-off modelers philosophy certainly unfair system some have insinuated Production scale model represents substantial commit ment time money invest loser have frequently heard some rules prejudiced against certain types aircraft true build sort model answer easy Because wants Freedom choice basic whole idea scale modeling So much daily life involves regulation sort another hobbies should similarly encumbered Some scalers deliberately select offbeat subjects just because want part masses premise may explain some probably scale model builders enter contests interested solely own satisfac tion see no reason become involved competition par ticipate contests certainly seems logi cal least study rules thoroughly before embarking major project select machine least has fighting chance winning Much criticism has leveled win important events compara tively simple models line thinking misses vital point craftsman can produce superb reproduction simple aircraft could bit well complex subject chose put another way prefer so-called difficult subjects en titled paraphrasing old Katzenjammer Kids comic strip Theyve brought themselves Miss Twiddle SUMMARY Motives among modelers may varied subjects choose repro duce tend specialize others participate forms scale modeling builder takes models over-seriously perhaps dozen view whole concept light heartedly agree scale model build ing worthwhile pastime continu ous learning experience guaranteed crease ones patience skill craftsman ship mention knowledge history satisfaction seeing finished prod uct its own reward contest trophies may bonuses compliments fellow builders may best pos sible awards Oh yes another thing scale modelers seem have common regardless specialty long waiting list future projects Thus scaler need never know common scourge hu inanity boredom Rebel Revisited continued page 36 material ranges price very reason able free working card board forget its cardboard-pretend its 3/16 balsa build accordingly Wing stab conventional balsa construction although foam wing could cut sheathed non-corrugated poster board youre sort thing Rebel easy build flies like dream 74 Model Aviation /F7FA7SL-FL E WWII SCALE AIRCRAFT PiANS 4 Send $1 00 catalogue Containing copy Superscale drawing Superscale Box 201 Arlington Texas 76012 Stabilizer Cut out ribs assemble spar fit Note center ribs smaller center-section planking Pin onto flat surface blocking up leading trailing edges perfect alignment Glue leading trailing edges ribs ribs spar Add center sheeting top let entire assembly dry Turn over sheet bottom center-section add built-up tips gussets shown plans dry sand smoothly Cover stab MonoKote now like except top side center will glued bottom fuselage Elevator made balsa sheet tapered trailing-edge stock Fuselage Cut out sides corrugated cardboard plus doublers bulkheads specified Windows may cut out simulated using Trim MonoKote later Now glue doublers sides using bulk heads FIA F2 F3 spacers glue formers sides yet Add ply wood doubler F2 glue /4 sq up rights aft F3 Dont forget glue tail doubler place allow whole shootin match dry Over centerline drawn build ing board assemble fuselage sides F2 F3 mark F2 F3 center lines alignment block up check alignment square draftsmans triangle Allow dry thoroughly Add landing gear plywood plate wing saddle gussets fuselage assem bly glue FIA filler pieces just aft F lB F2A can also glued place allowed dry Now pull sides together tail glue F6 F5 F4 order certain maintain alignment over centerline true fuselage Leave dry Next add 3/16 sq bottom stringers top 8 sq stringers wing trailing edge fuse lage tail Fill F2 t balsa between bulkheads aft landing gear Cut sheet blend sides like gusset Now install hardwood beams fit radio used EK LRB trial fit Sul livans SS-4 fuel tank radial motor mount such Midwest Tatone Kraft cowling can carved /2 sheet balsa blocks laid up fiber glass like youve never laid up glass cowling might fun try First carve plug shape blue styrofoam Its soft easy work plug suits cover clear plastic wrap comes rolls grocery store Now lay up several layers fiberglass cloth polyester epoxy resin push blownup toy balloon over whole works fore final layer cures Let some air out balloon press down over cowling-to-be balloon will make outer surface cowl slick smooth easy prime paint resin has hardened somewhat remove new cowling plug still green totally cured trim edges sharp knife shears Cut out cooling prop shaft openings finish match Mono Kote plan use cover fuselage Assembly Bend 1/16 wire steerable tail wheel arm drill hole fuselage just aft rudder hinge line Insert wire hardwood mounting block installed glue block fuselage Solder PERSONAL fit description could mean see Model Aviation market articles photo features how-todo-its etcin addition usual plans construction features have way camera drafting pen gift gab something important show tell benefit beginners Sunday fliers sport modelersas well experts competition fliersyou may guys looking short editor looking sorts things Theres world knowledge out thousands people need know Perhaps can helpand paid pay ment rates among best field connect just drop line Editor Model Aviation 806 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Describe suggestion briefly think guy ears ruary 1976 75 Rebel Revisited continued washer wire underside mounting block glue rudder fuselage glue stabilizer tail wheel wire through 1/16 hole stab Install filler blocks epoxy around firewall let whole works dry Now bend 1/16 wire carefully make up tail wheel axle sure follows rudder action binding Mono Kote goes fuselage later Wing Build wing pinning down /4 sq bottom spar blocking up leading trailing edges ribs true alignment Brace ribs front wedges long piece sq under curve rib Glue ribs bottom spar add top 1/4 sq spar 3/16 sq leading edge 1/16 leading edge sheeting Now glue 1/16 trailing edge top sheeting plus capstrips top allow dry Turn wing over pin board wedges alignment add vertical grain webbing plus 1/16 bottom leading trailing edge sheeting Let dry thor oughly Block wing panels up dihedral fit dihedral braces Glue panels together checking alignment carefully let dry Now add 1/16 center-section sheeting bottom capstrings wing-tip blocks Allow dry Now sand cover center-section 4 wide glass nylon tape using white glue epoxy reinforcement Cover wing MonoKote Fit wing fuselage trimming wing saddle neces sary cover fuselage MonoKote trim Remember treat cardboard like balsa MonoKote accordingly cut out windows silicone glue can used hold plastic windshield material Rebel always did look good both rear front quarters modern symmetrical airfoil enables ship bagful maneuvers Plans show optional flat-bottom section inside fuselage Use install windshield also havent tried Top Flites Heat Gun youll find wonder shrinking MonoKote drying epoxy softening plastic windshields canopies fitting fuselages Bolt screw dural land ing gear plywood block Wing Hold-Down used 6-32 X /t bolt aft wing hold-down fuse lage glued square 3/32 plywood about ckside F2 highest center part bored 3/16 dia hole through centerline about 1/8 down top F2 top F3 glued block /t spruce about inch long deep Next glued 3/16 dia dowel leading edge wing block spacer shaped fit dihedral wing Epoxy tape holds block/ dowel assembly securely wing dowel must fitted hole F2 order hold wing snugly its saddle wing carefully centered fuselage bored 1/16 dia hole through trailing edge 3/s spruce block fastened F3 block threaded 6-32 hole wing reamed 9/64 50 bolt goes through easily used steel bolt nylon bolt okay too Alternate Wing Hold-Down install ing 3/16 dia dowel just aft F3 adding another dowel out through 76 Model Aviation windshield rubber bands may used hold wing Beef up F2 dowel glued course Final Set-Up Hinge rudder eleva tor Use good easy working hinges like Goldbergs control surfaces work smoothly no binding Install Sullivan SS-4 fuel tank engine Add favorite pushrod set-up used nylon/ steel Kwik-rods EK Brick Use Goldberg short nylon horns rudder elevator Throttle pushrod should clear fuel tank no binding will interfere smooth positive engine control 2 Williams Brothers wheels installed dural landing gear bolts new fliers set rudder pushrod clevis outermost center hole short horn Elevator small enough keep out trouble center hole short elevator horn fine first flights certain Rebel balances CG indi cated plan important Add lead necessary balance Weve flown new Rebel both 15 19 engines 19 its bomb 15 comfortable powerplant shes light enough fly 09 rudder hot 15 19 rudder/elevator plus motor control REM will perform along modern trainer quite re spectable Class pattern build flat-bottom wing version biggest engine 15 Set controls neutral clear off kitchen table Now prop up Rebels tail until stab level table leading trailing edges measuring table top center stabilizer leading edge center trailing edge ruler both measurements same stab level Now measure table top center wing trailing edge center wing leading edge center leading edge should /8 higher no no less center trailing edge gives proper decalage angular difference between wing stab about 4 degrees downthrust built right Rebel visibly tilting engine Flying Although new Rebel smooth sweet flying beauty no funny characteristics new pilot should have expert take off first time trim flight says well go Youll have no trouble new Rebel Hold full up elevator taxi out wind Now advance throttle holding smidgen right rudder about one-half up elevator tail will jump up Rebel will accelerate across field wind tail-draggers always weathervane wind shes ready Rebel will lift off true elementthe freedom flight Try few gentle turns until youre comfortable wring out Rebel promise youll pleasantly surprised way handles Always land wind flare out smoothly until slows up enough drop three points Dont land too fast new Rebel penetrates wind nicely shes somewhat floater slow er up bit final nice flare Although can snap-rolled spins nicely asked wont try funnies like tip stall ing own Now enjoy Youve got up-to-theminute version fine deBolt original youll have pleasant flying hours Editors Note Wing stable kits con sisting flat-bottomed wing section standard stabilizer available $1200 DeBolt Model Engineer ing Co 3833 Harlem Rd Buffalo N Y 14215 February 1976 77 Nylon Insert LOCK NUTS 1682-56 1693-48 1704-40 1716-32 12 per set. $100 Gliding Designing / building / flying handbook 200 pages Com plete detailed information ultralight manned aircraft $595 postpaid Dan Poynter Box 423241 Santa Barbara CA 93103
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/02
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 74, 75, 76, 77
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/02
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 74, 75, 76, 77
One finest pre-multi kits deBolt Rebel modernized form holds its own appearance sport flier rudder elevator engine John Spalding Hobie Steele IN THE EARLY days Citizens Band Radio RC kit manufacturers began tool up what became largest market aeromodeling has ever known first Harold Pappy deBolt deBolt Model Engineering Company Williams ville NY near Buffalo solid background Control Line real stable outstanding CL kits DeBolts first Live Wire Trainer bulky box designed primarily hold heavy batteries 465-mega cycle equipment early days somewhat heavy itself contained lot balsa Hal strove reduce Rebel Although similar Trainer Rebel streamlined lighter structure reduced all-up weight also flew like veritable dream its day Rebel seemed almost too good true Personal experience early pair included hun dreds flights using radios ranging Ed Lorenzs two-tuber through John Worths Simple Simul Galloping Ghost reed systems decided revisit Rebel see stacked upbulk Topped off fiberglass cowling todaythe Rebel looks great cabin job field today handles really well first thing may notice plans fuselage constructed cardboard balsa Corrugated card board strong balsa works easily takes MonoKote beautifully cheap can buy cardboard 4 x 8 ft sheets container manufacturer pick Attacking set original Rebel plans indebted Harold deBolt standpoint modern construc tion performance ended up sleek symmetrical airfoiled tail-dragger using latest techniques construction quick inexpensive building new Rebel composite tradition avant-garde outstanding flight characteristics original plus little better wind penetration less fuselage up good size corrugated packing box some trash pile Consequently continued page 74 36 Model Aviation Left John Spalding looks over almost completed fuselage sides 3/16 corrugated cardboard Authors say make believe balsa work same way Above Close-up cardboard details Takes iron-on films dont have make fiberglass nose does enhance appearance stands scuffing Article describes use styrofoam plug inflated balloon smooth surfacing NO OCR TEXT PRODUCTS DIVISION OF VISTA LABS 7023 D Canoga Ave ff Canoga Park Ca 91303 Scale/Hannan continued page 41 like birds Clear proof split think ing RC classes may seen com paring number entries years Nationals Six serious AMA Scale vs 24 Sport Scale Yet craftsmanship accuracy some so-called stand-off scale models would have put competitive position AMA scale events Thus question builder philosophy again encountered What motivates selection class over another Certainly must compete against handful top-notch craftsmen se rious class what about sheer nu merical odds alternative category Some best builders medi ocre fliers having devoted time developing construction finish1 ELECTRIC FLIGHT SYSTEM Featuring HYTORK 48 MOTOR & PLANETARY GEAR UNIT Complete flying weight 2 ozwilI power Models 25 50 wingspan weighing up 10 oz Send 25 Catalog showing com plete line Electric Flight Equipment Accessories VI-lOl System $1950 Hytork 48 Prop Instruction Book $900 Fast Chargers $1450 $2950 See Model Dealer order Direct add 10% Postage Handling Calif Residents also add 6% Sales Tax send Check MO No CODs Hobby Dealers send Information Boasting stick-for-stick accuracy Loening Amphibian presented designer flrnvsr nsninn hu Faitnn H,nnarfnrv ing techniques Thus can bit shaky under pressures competition especially relatively untested air craft Frank Scott puts way ying nowhere collectively bungling bunch scale modelers always remains great equalizer flying scale models luck things considered perhaps average scale en thusiast has better chance may realize Subject Selection Another area deserving closer exami nation motivation standpoint re gards choice aircraft model Probably builders pick certain type because personal fondness pro totype Others arrive selection effort have better shot particu lar set contest rules gamesman ship approach may itself some sort tip-off modelers philosophy certainly unfair system some have insinuated Production scale model represents substantial commit ment time money invest loser have frequently heard some rules prejudiced against certain types aircraft true build sort model answer easy Because wants Freedom choice basic whole idea scale modeling So much daily life involves regulation sort another hobbies should similarly encumbered Some scalers deliberately select offbeat subjects just because want part masses premise may explain some probably scale model builders enter contests interested solely own satisfac tion see no reason become involved competition par ticipate contests certainly seems logi cal least study rules thoroughly before embarking major project select machine least has fighting chance winning Much criticism has leveled win important events compara tively simple models line thinking misses vital point craftsman can produce superb reproduction simple aircraft could bit well complex subject chose put another way prefer so-called difficult subjects en titled paraphrasing old Katzenjammer Kids comic strip Theyve brought themselves Miss Twiddle SUMMARY Motives among modelers may varied subjects choose repro duce tend specialize others participate forms scale modeling builder takes models over-seriously perhaps dozen view whole concept light heartedly agree scale model build ing worthwhile pastime continu ous learning experience guaranteed crease ones patience skill craftsman ship mention knowledge history satisfaction seeing finished prod uct its own reward contest trophies may bonuses compliments fellow builders may best pos sible awards Oh yes another thing scale modelers seem have common regardless specialty long waiting list future projects Thus scaler need never know common scourge hu inanity boredom Rebel Revisited continued page 36 material ranges price very reason able free working card board forget its cardboard-pretend its 3/16 balsa build accordingly Wing stab conventional balsa construction although foam wing could cut sheathed non-corrugated poster board youre sort thing Rebel easy build flies like dream 74 Model Aviation /F7FA7SL-FL E WWII SCALE AIRCRAFT PiANS 4 Send $1 00 catalogue Containing copy Superscale drawing Superscale Box 201 Arlington Texas 76012 Stabilizer Cut out ribs assemble spar fit Note center ribs smaller center-section planking Pin onto flat surface blocking up leading trailing edges perfect alignment Glue leading trailing edges ribs ribs spar Add center sheeting top let entire assembly dry Turn over sheet bottom center-section add built-up tips gussets shown plans dry sand smoothly Cover stab MonoKote now like except top side center will glued bottom fuselage Elevator made balsa sheet tapered trailing-edge stock Fuselage Cut out sides corrugated cardboard plus doublers bulkheads specified Windows may cut out simulated using Trim MonoKote later Now glue doublers sides using bulk heads FIA F2 F3 spacers glue formers sides yet Add ply wood doubler F2 glue /4 sq up rights aft F3 Dont forget glue tail doubler place allow whole shootin match dry Over centerline drawn build ing board assemble fuselage sides F2 F3 mark F2 F3 center lines alignment block up check alignment square draftsmans triangle Allow dry thoroughly Add landing gear plywood plate wing saddle gussets fuselage assem bly glue FIA filler pieces just aft F lB F2A can also glued place allowed dry Now pull sides together tail glue F6 F5 F4 order certain maintain alignment over centerline true fuselage Leave dry Next add 3/16 sq bottom stringers top 8 sq stringers wing trailing edge fuse lage tail Fill F2 t balsa between bulkheads aft landing gear Cut sheet blend sides like gusset Now install hardwood beams fit radio used EK LRB trial fit Sul livans SS-4 fuel tank radial motor mount such Midwest Tatone Kraft cowling can carved /2 sheet balsa blocks laid up fiber glass like youve never laid up glass cowling might fun try First carve plug shape blue styrofoam Its soft easy work plug suits cover clear plastic wrap comes rolls grocery store Now lay up several layers fiberglass cloth polyester epoxy resin push blownup toy balloon over whole works fore final layer cures Let some air out balloon press down over cowling-to-be balloon will make outer surface cowl slick smooth easy prime paint resin has hardened somewhat remove new cowling plug still green totally cured trim edges sharp knife shears Cut out cooling prop shaft openings finish match Mono Kote plan use cover fuselage Assembly Bend 1/16 wire steerable tail wheel arm drill hole fuselage just aft rudder hinge line Insert wire hardwood mounting block installed glue block fuselage Solder PERSONAL fit description could mean see Model Aviation market articles photo features how-todo-its etcin addition usual plans construction features have way camera drafting pen gift gab something important show tell benefit beginners Sunday fliers sport modelersas well experts competition fliersyou may guys looking short editor looking sorts things Theres world knowledge out thousands people need know Perhaps can helpand paid pay ment rates among best field connect just drop line Editor Model Aviation 806 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Describe suggestion briefly think guy ears ruary 1976 75 Rebel Revisited continued washer wire underside mounting block glue rudder fuselage glue stabilizer tail wheel wire through 1/16 hole stab Install filler blocks epoxy around firewall let whole works dry Now bend 1/16 wire carefully make up tail wheel axle sure follows rudder action binding Mono Kote goes fuselage later Wing Build wing pinning down /4 sq bottom spar blocking up leading trailing edges ribs true alignment Brace ribs front wedges long piece sq under curve rib Glue ribs bottom spar add top 1/4 sq spar 3/16 sq leading edge 1/16 leading edge sheeting Now glue 1/16 trailing edge top sheeting plus capstrips top allow dry Turn wing over pin board wedges alignment add vertical grain webbing plus 1/16 bottom leading trailing edge sheeting Let dry thor oughly Block wing panels up dihedral fit dihedral braces Glue panels together checking alignment carefully let dry Now add 1/16 center-section sheeting bottom capstrings wing-tip blocks Allow dry Now sand cover center-section 4 wide glass nylon tape using white glue epoxy reinforcement Cover wing MonoKote Fit wing fuselage trimming wing saddle neces sary cover fuselage MonoKote trim Remember treat cardboard like balsa MonoKote accordingly cut out windows silicone glue can used hold plastic windshield material Rebel always did look good both rear front quarters modern symmetrical airfoil enables ship bagful maneuvers Plans show optional flat-bottom section inside fuselage Use install windshield also havent tried Top Flites Heat Gun youll find wonder shrinking MonoKote drying epoxy softening plastic windshields canopies fitting fuselages Bolt screw dural land ing gear plywood block Wing Hold-Down used 6-32 X /t bolt aft wing hold-down fuse lage glued square 3/32 plywood about ckside F2 highest center part bored 3/16 dia hole through centerline about 1/8 down top F2 top F3 glued block /t spruce about inch long deep Next glued 3/16 dia dowel leading edge wing block spacer shaped fit dihedral wing Epoxy tape holds block/ dowel assembly securely wing dowel must fitted hole F2 order hold wing snugly its saddle wing carefully centered fuselage bored 1/16 dia hole through trailing edge 3/s spruce block fastened F3 block threaded 6-32 hole wing reamed 9/64 50 bolt goes through easily used steel bolt nylon bolt okay too Alternate Wing Hold-Down install ing 3/16 dia dowel just aft F3 adding another dowel out through 76 Model Aviation windshield rubber bands may used hold wing Beef up F2 dowel glued course Final Set-Up Hinge rudder eleva tor Use good easy working hinges like Goldbergs control surfaces work smoothly no binding Install Sullivan SS-4 fuel tank engine Add favorite pushrod set-up used nylon/ steel Kwik-rods EK Brick Use Goldberg short nylon horns rudder elevator Throttle pushrod should clear fuel tank no binding will interfere smooth positive engine control 2 Williams Brothers wheels installed dural landing gear bolts new fliers set rudder pushrod clevis outermost center hole short horn Elevator small enough keep out trouble center hole short elevator horn fine first flights certain Rebel balances CG indi cated plan important Add lead necessary balance Weve flown new Rebel both 15 19 engines 19 its bomb 15 comfortable powerplant shes light enough fly 09 rudder hot 15 19 rudder/elevator plus motor control REM will perform along modern trainer quite re spectable Class pattern build flat-bottom wing version biggest engine 15 Set controls neutral clear off kitchen table Now prop up Rebels tail until stab level table leading trailing edges measuring table top center stabilizer leading edge center trailing edge ruler both measurements same stab level Now measure table top center wing trailing edge center wing leading edge center leading edge should /8 higher no no less center trailing edge gives proper decalage angular difference between wing stab about 4 degrees downthrust built right Rebel visibly tilting engine Flying Although new Rebel smooth sweet flying beauty no funny characteristics new pilot should have expert take off first time trim flight says well go Youll have no trouble new Rebel Hold full up elevator taxi out wind Now advance throttle holding smidgen right rudder about one-half up elevator tail will jump up Rebel will accelerate across field wind tail-draggers always weathervane wind shes ready Rebel will lift off true elementthe freedom flight Try few gentle turns until youre comfortable wring out Rebel promise youll pleasantly surprised way handles Always land wind flare out smoothly until slows up enough drop three points Dont land too fast new Rebel penetrates wind nicely shes somewhat floater slow er up bit final nice flare Although can snap-rolled spins nicely asked wont try funnies like tip stall ing own Now enjoy Youve got up-to-theminute version fine deBolt original youll have pleasant flying hours Editors Note Wing stable kits con sisting flat-bottomed wing section standard stabilizer available $1200 DeBolt Model Engineer ing Co 3833 Harlem Rd Buffalo N Y 14215 February 1976 77 Nylon Insert LOCK NUTS 1682-56 1693-48 1704-40 1716-32 12 per set. $100 Gliding Designing / building / flying handbook 200 pages Com plete detailed information ultralight manned aircraft $595 postpaid Dan Poynter Box 423241 Santa Barbara CA 93103
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/02
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 74, 75, 76, 77
One finest pre-multi kits deBolt Rebel modernized form holds its own appearance sport flier rudder elevator engine John Spalding Hobie Steele IN THE EARLY days Citizens Band Radio RC kit manufacturers began tool up what became largest market aeromodeling has ever known first Harold Pappy deBolt deBolt Model Engineering Company Williams ville NY near Buffalo solid background Control Line real stable outstanding CL kits DeBolts first Live Wire Trainer bulky box designed primarily hold heavy batteries 465-mega cycle equipment early days somewhat heavy itself contained lot balsa Hal strove reduce Rebel Although similar Trainer Rebel streamlined lighter structure reduced all-up weight also flew like veritable dream its day Rebel seemed almost too good true Personal experience early pair included hun dreds flights using radios ranging Ed Lorenzs two-tuber through John Worths Simple Simul Galloping Ghost reed systems decided revisit Rebel see stacked upbulk Topped off fiberglass cowling todaythe Rebel looks great cabin job field today handles really well first thing may notice plans fuselage constructed cardboard balsa Corrugated card board strong balsa works easily takes MonoKote beautifully cheap can buy cardboard 4 x 8 ft sheets container manufacturer pick Attacking set original Rebel plans indebted Harold deBolt standpoint modern construc tion performance ended up sleek symmetrical airfoiled tail-dragger using latest techniques construction quick inexpensive building new Rebel composite tradition avant-garde outstanding flight characteristics original plus little better wind penetration less fuselage up good size corrugated packing box some trash pile Consequently continued page 74 36 Model Aviation Left John Spalding looks over almost completed fuselage sides 3/16 corrugated cardboard Authors say make believe balsa work same way Above Close-up cardboard details Takes iron-on films dont have make fiberglass nose does enhance appearance stands scuffing Article describes use styrofoam plug inflated balloon smooth surfacing NO OCR TEXT PRODUCTS DIVISION OF VISTA LABS 7023 D Canoga Ave ff Canoga Park Ca 91303 Scale/Hannan continued page 41 like birds Clear proof split think ing RC classes may seen com paring number entries years Nationals Six serious AMA Scale vs 24 Sport Scale Yet craftsmanship accuracy some so-called stand-off scale models would have put competitive position AMA scale events Thus question builder philosophy again encountered What motivates selection class over another Certainly must compete against handful top-notch craftsmen se rious class what about sheer nu merical odds alternative category Some best builders medi ocre fliers having devoted time developing construction finish1 ELECTRIC FLIGHT SYSTEM Featuring HYTORK 48 MOTOR & PLANETARY GEAR UNIT Complete flying weight 2 ozwilI power Models 25 50 wingspan weighing up 10 oz Send 25 Catalog showing com plete line Electric Flight Equipment Accessories VI-lOl System $1950 Hytork 48 Prop Instruction Book $900 Fast Chargers $1450 $2950 See Model Dealer order Direct add 10% Postage Handling Calif Residents also add 6% Sales Tax send Check MO No CODs Hobby Dealers send Information Boasting stick-for-stick accuracy Loening Amphibian presented designer flrnvsr nsninn hu Faitnn H,nnarfnrv ing techniques Thus can bit shaky under pressures competition especially relatively untested air craft Frank Scott puts way ying nowhere collectively bungling bunch scale modelers always remains great equalizer flying scale models luck things considered perhaps average scale en thusiast has better chance may realize Subject Selection Another area deserving closer exami nation motivation standpoint re gards choice aircraft model Probably builders pick certain type because personal fondness pro totype Others arrive selection effort have better shot particu lar set contest rules gamesman ship approach may itself some sort tip-off modelers philosophy certainly unfair system some have insinuated Production scale model represents substantial commit ment time money invest loser have frequently heard some rules prejudiced against certain types aircraft true build sort model answer easy Because wants Freedom choice basic whole idea scale modeling So much daily life involves regulation sort another hobbies should similarly encumbered Some scalers deliberately select offbeat subjects just because want part masses premise may explain some probably scale model builders enter contests interested solely own satisfac tion see no reason become involved competition par ticipate contests certainly seems logi cal least study rules thoroughly before embarking major project select machine least has fighting chance winning Much criticism has leveled win important events compara tively simple models line thinking misses vital point craftsman can produce superb reproduction simple aircraft could bit well complex subject chose put another way prefer so-called difficult subjects en titled paraphrasing old Katzenjammer Kids comic strip Theyve brought themselves Miss Twiddle SUMMARY Motives among modelers may varied subjects choose repro duce tend specialize others participate forms scale modeling builder takes models over-seriously perhaps dozen view whole concept light heartedly agree scale model build ing worthwhile pastime continu ous learning experience guaranteed crease ones patience skill craftsman ship mention knowledge history satisfaction seeing finished prod uct its own reward contest trophies may bonuses compliments fellow builders may best pos sible awards Oh yes another thing scale modelers seem have common regardless specialty long waiting list future projects Thus scaler need never know common scourge hu inanity boredom Rebel Revisited continued page 36 material ranges price very reason able free working card board forget its cardboard-pretend its 3/16 balsa build accordingly Wing stab conventional balsa construction although foam wing could cut sheathed non-corrugated poster board youre sort thing Rebel easy build flies like dream 74 Model Aviation /F7FA7SL-FL E WWII SCALE AIRCRAFT PiANS 4 Send $1 00 catalogue Containing copy Superscale drawing Superscale Box 201 Arlington Texas 76012 Stabilizer Cut out ribs assemble spar fit Note center ribs smaller center-section planking Pin onto flat surface blocking up leading trailing edges perfect alignment Glue leading trailing edges ribs ribs spar Add center sheeting top let entire assembly dry Turn over sheet bottom center-section add built-up tips gussets shown plans dry sand smoothly Cover stab MonoKote now like except top side center will glued bottom fuselage Elevator made balsa sheet tapered trailing-edge stock Fuselage Cut out sides corrugated cardboard plus doublers bulkheads specified Windows may cut out simulated using Trim MonoKote later Now glue doublers sides using bulk heads FIA F2 F3 spacers glue formers sides yet Add ply wood doubler F2 glue /4 sq up rights aft F3 Dont forget glue tail doubler place allow whole shootin match dry Over centerline drawn build ing board assemble fuselage sides F2 F3 mark F2 F3 center lines alignment block up check alignment square draftsmans triangle Allow dry thoroughly Add landing gear plywood plate wing saddle gussets fuselage assem bly glue FIA filler pieces just aft F lB F2A can also glued place allowed dry Now pull sides together tail glue F6 F5 F4 order certain maintain alignment over centerline true fuselage Leave dry Next add 3/16 sq bottom stringers top 8 sq stringers wing trailing edge fuse lage tail Fill F2 t balsa between bulkheads aft landing gear Cut sheet blend sides like gusset Now install hardwood beams fit radio used EK LRB trial fit Sul livans SS-4 fuel tank radial motor mount such Midwest Tatone Kraft cowling can carved /2 sheet balsa blocks laid up fiber glass like youve never laid up glass cowling might fun try First carve plug shape blue styrofoam Its soft easy work plug suits cover clear plastic wrap comes rolls grocery store Now lay up several layers fiberglass cloth polyester epoxy resin push blownup toy balloon over whole works fore final layer cures Let some air out balloon press down over cowling-to-be balloon will make outer surface cowl slick smooth easy prime paint resin has hardened somewhat remove new cowling plug still green totally cured trim edges sharp knife shears Cut out cooling prop shaft openings finish match Mono Kote plan use cover fuselage Assembly Bend 1/16 wire steerable tail wheel arm drill hole fuselage just aft rudder hinge line Insert wire hardwood mounting block installed glue block fuselage Solder PERSONAL fit description could mean see Model Aviation market articles photo features how-todo-its etcin addition usual plans construction features have way camera drafting pen gift gab something important show tell benefit beginners Sunday fliers sport modelersas well experts competition fliersyou may guys looking short editor looking sorts things Theres world knowledge out thousands people need know Perhaps can helpand paid pay ment rates among best field connect just drop line Editor Model Aviation 806 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Describe suggestion briefly think guy ears ruary 1976 75 Rebel Revisited continued washer wire underside mounting block glue rudder fuselage glue stabilizer tail wheel wire through 1/16 hole stab Install filler blocks epoxy around firewall let whole works dry Now bend 1/16 wire carefully make up tail wheel axle sure follows rudder action binding Mono Kote goes fuselage later Wing Build wing pinning down /4 sq bottom spar blocking up leading trailing edges ribs true alignment Brace ribs front wedges long piece sq under curve rib Glue ribs bottom spar add top 1/4 sq spar 3/16 sq leading edge 1/16 leading edge sheeting Now glue 1/16 trailing edge top sheeting plus capstrips top allow dry Turn wing over pin board wedges alignment add vertical grain webbing plus 1/16 bottom leading trailing edge sheeting Let dry thor oughly Block wing panels up dihedral fit dihedral braces Glue panels together checking alignment carefully let dry Now add 1/16 center-section sheeting bottom capstrings wing-tip blocks Allow dry Now sand cover center-section 4 wide glass nylon tape using white glue epoxy reinforcement Cover wing MonoKote Fit wing fuselage trimming wing saddle neces sary cover fuselage MonoKote trim Remember treat cardboard like balsa MonoKote accordingly cut out windows silicone glue can used hold plastic windshield material Rebel always did look good both rear front quarters modern symmetrical airfoil enables ship bagful maneuvers Plans show optional flat-bottom section inside fuselage Use install windshield also havent tried Top Flites Heat Gun youll find wonder shrinking MonoKote drying epoxy softening plastic windshields canopies fitting fuselages Bolt screw dural land ing gear plywood block Wing Hold-Down used 6-32 X /t bolt aft wing hold-down fuse lage glued square 3/32 plywood about ckside F2 highest center part bored 3/16 dia hole through centerline about 1/8 down top F2 top F3 glued block /t spruce about inch long deep Next glued 3/16 dia dowel leading edge wing block spacer shaped fit dihedral wing Epoxy tape holds block/ dowel assembly securely wing dowel must fitted hole F2 order hold wing snugly its saddle wing carefully centered fuselage bored 1/16 dia hole through trailing edge 3/s spruce block fastened F3 block threaded 6-32 hole wing reamed 9/64 50 bolt goes through easily used steel bolt nylon bolt okay too Alternate Wing Hold-Down install ing 3/16 dia dowel just aft F3 adding another dowel out through 76 Model Aviation windshield rubber bands may used hold wing Beef up F2 dowel glued course Final Set-Up Hinge rudder eleva tor Use good easy working hinges like Goldbergs control surfaces work smoothly no binding Install Sullivan SS-4 fuel tank engine Add favorite pushrod set-up used nylon/ steel Kwik-rods EK Brick Use Goldberg short nylon horns rudder elevator Throttle pushrod should clear fuel tank no binding will interfere smooth positive engine control 2 Williams Brothers wheels installed dural landing gear bolts new fliers set rudder pushrod clevis outermost center hole short horn Elevator small enough keep out trouble center hole short elevator horn fine first flights certain Rebel balances CG indi cated plan important Add lead necessary balance Weve flown new Rebel both 15 19 engines 19 its bomb 15 comfortable powerplant shes light enough fly 09 rudder hot 15 19 rudder/elevator plus motor control REM will perform along modern trainer quite re spectable Class pattern build flat-bottom wing version biggest engine 15 Set controls neutral clear off kitchen table Now prop up Rebels tail until stab level table leading trailing edges measuring table top center stabilizer leading edge center trailing edge ruler both measurements same stab level Now measure table top center wing trailing edge center wing leading edge center leading edge should /8 higher no no less center trailing edge gives proper decalage angular difference between wing stab about 4 degrees downthrust built right Rebel visibly tilting engine Flying Although new Rebel smooth sweet flying beauty no funny characteristics new pilot should have expert take off first time trim flight says well go Youll have no trouble new Rebel Hold full up elevator taxi out wind Now advance throttle holding smidgen right rudder about one-half up elevator tail will jump up Rebel will accelerate across field wind tail-draggers always weathervane wind shes ready Rebel will lift off true elementthe freedom flight Try few gentle turns until youre comfortable wring out Rebel promise youll pleasantly surprised way handles Always land wind flare out smoothly until slows up enough drop three points Dont land too fast new Rebel penetrates wind nicely shes somewhat floater slow er up bit final nice flare Although can snap-rolled spins nicely asked wont try funnies like tip stall ing own Now enjoy Youve got up-to-theminute version fine deBolt original youll have pleasant flying hours Editors Note Wing stable kits con sisting flat-bottomed wing section standard stabilizer available $1200 DeBolt Model Engineer ing Co 3833 Harlem Rd Buffalo N Y 14215 February 1976 77 Nylon Insert LOCK NUTS 1682-56 1693-48 1704-40 1716-32 12 per set. $100 Gliding Designing / building / flying handbook 200 pages Com plete detailed information ultralight manned aircraft $595 postpaid Dan Poynter Box 423241 Santa Barbara CA 93103
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/02
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 74, 75, 76, 77
One finest pre-multi kits deBolt Rebel modernized form holds its own appearance sport flier rudder elevator engine John Spalding Hobie Steele IN THE EARLY days Citizens Band Radio RC kit manufacturers began tool up what became largest market aeromodeling has ever known first Harold Pappy deBolt deBolt Model Engineering Company Williams ville NY near Buffalo solid background Control Line real stable outstanding CL kits DeBolts first Live Wire Trainer bulky box designed primarily hold heavy batteries 465-mega cycle equipment early days somewhat heavy itself contained lot balsa Hal strove reduce Rebel Although similar Trainer Rebel streamlined lighter structure reduced all-up weight also flew like veritable dream its day Rebel seemed almost too good true Personal experience early pair included hun dreds flights using radios ranging Ed Lorenzs two-tuber through John Worths Simple Simul Galloping Ghost reed systems decided revisit Rebel see stacked upbulk Topped off fiberglass cowling todaythe Rebel looks great cabin job field today handles really well first thing may notice plans fuselage constructed cardboard balsa Corrugated card board strong balsa works easily takes MonoKote beautifully cheap can buy cardboard 4 x 8 ft sheets container manufacturer pick Attacking set original Rebel plans indebted Harold deBolt standpoint modern construc tion performance ended up sleek symmetrical airfoiled tail-dragger using latest techniques construction quick inexpensive building new Rebel composite tradition avant-garde outstanding flight characteristics original plus little better wind penetration less fuselage up good size corrugated packing box some trash pile Consequently continued page 74 36 Model Aviation Left John Spalding looks over almost completed fuselage sides 3/16 corrugated cardboard Authors say make believe balsa work same way Above Close-up cardboard details Takes iron-on films dont have make fiberglass nose does enhance appearance stands scuffing Article describes use styrofoam plug inflated balloon smooth surfacing NO OCR TEXT PRODUCTS DIVISION OF VISTA LABS 7023 D Canoga Ave ff Canoga Park Ca 91303 Scale/Hannan continued page 41 like birds Clear proof split think ing RC classes may seen com paring number entries years Nationals Six serious AMA Scale vs 24 Sport Scale Yet craftsmanship accuracy some so-called stand-off scale models would have put competitive position AMA scale events Thus question builder philosophy again encountered What motivates selection class over another Certainly must compete against handful top-notch craftsmen se rious class what about sheer nu merical odds alternative category Some best builders medi ocre fliers having devoted time developing construction finish1 ELECTRIC FLIGHT SYSTEM Featuring HYTORK 48 MOTOR & PLANETARY GEAR UNIT Complete flying weight 2 ozwilI power Models 25 50 wingspan weighing up 10 oz Send 25 Catalog showing com plete line Electric Flight Equipment Accessories VI-lOl System $1950 Hytork 48 Prop Instruction Book $900 Fast Chargers $1450 $2950 See Model Dealer order Direct add 10% Postage Handling Calif Residents also add 6% Sales Tax send Check MO No CODs Hobby Dealers send Information Boasting stick-for-stick accuracy Loening Amphibian presented designer flrnvsr nsninn hu Faitnn H,nnarfnrv ing techniques Thus can bit shaky under pressures competition especially relatively untested air craft Frank Scott puts way ying nowhere collectively bungling bunch scale modelers always remains great equalizer flying scale models luck things considered perhaps average scale en thusiast has better chance may realize Subject Selection Another area deserving closer exami nation motivation standpoint re gards choice aircraft model Probably builders pick certain type because personal fondness pro totype Others arrive selection effort have better shot particu lar set contest rules gamesman ship approach may itself some sort tip-off modelers philosophy certainly unfair system some have insinuated Production scale model represents substantial commit ment time money invest loser have frequently heard some rules prejudiced against certain types aircraft true build sort model answer easy Because wants Freedom choice basic whole idea scale modeling So much daily life involves regulation sort another hobbies should similarly encumbered Some scalers deliberately select offbeat subjects just because want part masses premise may explain some probably scale model builders enter contests interested solely own satisfac tion see no reason become involved competition par ticipate contests certainly seems logi cal least study rules thoroughly before embarking major project select machine least has fighting chance winning Much criticism has leveled win important events compara tively simple models line thinking misses vital point craftsman can produce superb reproduction simple aircraft could bit well complex subject chose put another way prefer so-called difficult subjects en titled paraphrasing old Katzenjammer Kids comic strip Theyve brought themselves Miss Twiddle SUMMARY Motives among modelers may varied subjects choose repro duce tend specialize others participate forms scale modeling builder takes models over-seriously perhaps dozen view whole concept light heartedly agree scale model build ing worthwhile pastime continu ous learning experience guaranteed crease ones patience skill craftsman ship mention knowledge history satisfaction seeing finished prod uct its own reward contest trophies may bonuses compliments fellow builders may best pos sible awards Oh yes another thing scale modelers seem have common regardless specialty long waiting list future projects Thus scaler need never know common scourge hu inanity boredom Rebel Revisited continued page 36 material ranges price very reason able free working card board forget its cardboard-pretend its 3/16 balsa build accordingly Wing stab conventional balsa construction although foam wing could cut sheathed non-corrugated poster board youre sort thing Rebel easy build flies like dream 74 Model Aviation /F7FA7SL-FL E WWII SCALE AIRCRAFT PiANS 4 Send $1 00 catalogue Containing copy Superscale drawing Superscale Box 201 Arlington Texas 76012 Stabilizer Cut out ribs assemble spar fit Note center ribs smaller center-section planking Pin onto flat surface blocking up leading trailing edges perfect alignment Glue leading trailing edges ribs ribs spar Add center sheeting top let entire assembly dry Turn over sheet bottom center-section add built-up tips gussets shown plans dry sand smoothly Cover stab MonoKote now like except top side center will glued bottom fuselage Elevator made balsa sheet tapered trailing-edge stock Fuselage Cut out sides corrugated cardboard plus doublers bulkheads specified Windows may cut out simulated using Trim MonoKote later Now glue doublers sides using bulk heads FIA F2 F3 spacers glue formers sides yet Add ply wood doubler F2 glue /4 sq up rights aft F3 Dont forget glue tail doubler place allow whole shootin match dry Over centerline drawn build ing board assemble fuselage sides F2 F3 mark F2 F3 center lines alignment block up check alignment square draftsmans triangle Allow dry thoroughly Add landing gear plywood plate wing saddle gussets fuselage assem bly glue FIA filler pieces just aft F lB F2A can also glued place allowed dry Now pull sides together tail glue F6 F5 F4 order certain maintain alignment over centerline true fuselage Leave dry Next add 3/16 sq bottom stringers top 8 sq stringers wing trailing edge fuse lage tail Fill F2 t balsa between bulkheads aft landing gear Cut sheet blend sides like gusset Now install hardwood beams fit radio used EK LRB trial fit Sul livans SS-4 fuel tank radial motor mount such Midwest Tatone Kraft cowling can carved /2 sheet balsa blocks laid up fiber glass like youve never laid up glass cowling might fun try First carve plug shape blue styrofoam Its soft easy work plug suits cover clear plastic wrap comes rolls grocery store Now lay up several layers fiberglass cloth polyester epoxy resin push blownup toy balloon over whole works fore final layer cures Let some air out balloon press down over cowling-to-be balloon will make outer surface cowl slick smooth easy prime paint resin has hardened somewhat remove new cowling plug still green totally cured trim edges sharp knife shears Cut out cooling prop shaft openings finish match Mono Kote plan use cover fuselage Assembly Bend 1/16 wire steerable tail wheel arm drill hole fuselage just aft rudder hinge line Insert wire hardwood mounting block installed glue block fuselage Solder PERSONAL fit description could mean see Model Aviation market articles photo features how-todo-its etcin addition usual plans construction features have way camera drafting pen gift gab something important show tell benefit beginners Sunday fliers sport modelersas well experts competition fliersyou may guys looking short editor looking sorts things Theres world knowledge out thousands people need know Perhaps can helpand paid pay ment rates among best field connect just drop line Editor Model Aviation 806 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Describe suggestion briefly think guy ears ruary 1976 75 Rebel Revisited continued washer wire underside mounting block glue rudder fuselage glue stabilizer tail wheel wire through 1/16 hole stab Install filler blocks epoxy around firewall let whole works dry Now bend 1/16 wire carefully make up tail wheel axle sure follows rudder action binding Mono Kote goes fuselage later Wing Build wing pinning down /4 sq bottom spar blocking up leading trailing edges ribs true alignment Brace ribs front wedges long piece sq under curve rib Glue ribs bottom spar add top 1/4 sq spar 3/16 sq leading edge 1/16 leading edge sheeting Now glue 1/16 trailing edge top sheeting plus capstrips top allow dry Turn wing over pin board wedges alignment add vertical grain webbing plus 1/16 bottom leading trailing edge sheeting Let dry thor oughly Block wing panels up dihedral fit dihedral braces Glue panels together checking alignment carefully let dry Now add 1/16 center-section sheeting bottom capstrings wing-tip blocks Allow dry Now sand cover center-section 4 wide glass nylon tape using white glue epoxy reinforcement Cover wing MonoKote Fit wing fuselage trimming wing saddle neces sary cover fuselage MonoKote trim Remember treat cardboard like balsa MonoKote accordingly cut out windows silicone glue can used hold plastic windshield material Rebel always did look good both rear front quarters modern symmetrical airfoil enables ship bagful maneuvers Plans show optional flat-bottom section inside fuselage Use install windshield also havent tried Top Flites Heat Gun youll find wonder shrinking MonoKote drying epoxy softening plastic windshields canopies fitting fuselages Bolt screw dural land ing gear plywood block Wing Hold-Down used 6-32 X /t bolt aft wing hold-down fuse lage glued square 3/32 plywood about ckside F2 highest center part bored 3/16 dia hole through centerline about 1/8 down top F2 top F3 glued block /t spruce about inch long deep Next glued 3/16 dia dowel leading edge wing block spacer shaped fit dihedral wing Epoxy tape holds block/ dowel assembly securely wing dowel must fitted hole F2 order hold wing snugly its saddle wing carefully centered fuselage bored 1/16 dia hole through trailing edge 3/s spruce block fastened F3 block threaded 6-32 hole wing reamed 9/64 50 bolt goes through easily used steel bolt nylon bolt okay too Alternate Wing Hold-Down install ing 3/16 dia dowel just aft F3 adding another dowel out through 76 Model Aviation windshield rubber bands may used hold wing Beef up F2 dowel glued course Final Set-Up Hinge rudder eleva tor Use good easy working hinges like Goldbergs control surfaces work smoothly no binding Install Sullivan SS-4 fuel tank engine Add favorite pushrod set-up used nylon/ steel Kwik-rods EK Brick Use Goldberg short nylon horns rudder elevator Throttle pushrod should clear fuel tank no binding will interfere smooth positive engine control 2 Williams Brothers wheels installed dural landing gear bolts new fliers set rudder pushrod clevis outermost center hole short horn Elevator small enough keep out trouble center hole short elevator horn fine first flights certain Rebel balances CG indi cated plan important Add lead necessary balance Weve flown new Rebel both 15 19 engines 19 its bomb 15 comfortable powerplant shes light enough fly 09 rudder hot 15 19 rudder/elevator plus motor control REM will perform along modern trainer quite re spectable Class pattern build flat-bottom wing version biggest engine 15 Set controls neutral clear off kitchen table Now prop up Rebels tail until stab level table leading trailing edges measuring table top center stabilizer leading edge center trailing edge ruler both measurements same stab level Now measure table top center wing trailing edge center wing leading edge center leading edge should /8 higher no no less center trailing edge gives proper decalage angular difference between wing stab about 4 degrees downthrust built right Rebel visibly tilting engine Flying Although new Rebel smooth sweet flying beauty no funny characteristics new pilot should have expert take off first time trim flight says well go Youll have no trouble new Rebel Hold full up elevator taxi out wind Now advance throttle holding smidgen right rudder about one-half up elevator tail will jump up Rebel will accelerate across field wind tail-draggers always weathervane wind shes ready Rebel will lift off true elementthe freedom flight Try few gentle turns until youre comfortable wring out Rebel promise youll pleasantly surprised way handles Always land wind flare out smoothly until slows up enough drop three points Dont land too fast new Rebel penetrates wind nicely shes somewhat floater slow er up bit final nice flare Although can snap-rolled spins nicely asked wont try funnies like tip stall ing own Now enjoy Youve got up-to-theminute version fine deBolt original youll have pleasant flying hours Editors Note Wing stable kits con sisting flat-bottomed wing section standard stabilizer available $1200 DeBolt Model Engineer ing Co 3833 Harlem Rd Buffalo N Y 14215 February 1976 77 Nylon Insert LOCK NUTS 1682-56 1693-48 1704-40 1716-32 12 per set. $100 Gliding Designing / building / flying handbook 200 pages Com plete detailed information ultralight manned aircraft $595 postpaid Dan Poynter Box 423241 Santa Barbara CA 93103
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/02
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 74, 75, 76, 77
One finest pre-multi kits deBolt Rebel modernized form holds its own appearance sport flier rudder elevator engine John Spalding Hobie Steele IN THE EARLY days Citizens Band Radio RC kit manufacturers began tool up what became largest market aeromodeling has ever known first Harold Pappy deBolt deBolt Model Engineering Company Williams ville NY near Buffalo solid background Control Line real stable outstanding CL kits DeBolts first Live Wire Trainer bulky box designed primarily hold heavy batteries 465-mega cycle equipment early days somewhat heavy itself contained lot balsa Hal strove reduce Rebel Although similar Trainer Rebel streamlined lighter structure reduced all-up weight also flew like veritable dream its day Rebel seemed almost too good true Personal experience early pair included hun dreds flights using radios ranging Ed Lorenzs two-tuber through John Worths Simple Simul Galloping Ghost reed systems decided revisit Rebel see stacked upbulk Topped off fiberglass cowling todaythe Rebel looks great cabin job field today handles really well first thing may notice plans fuselage constructed cardboard balsa Corrugated card board strong balsa works easily takes MonoKote beautifully cheap can buy cardboard 4 x 8 ft sheets container manufacturer pick Attacking set original Rebel plans indebted Harold deBolt standpoint modern construc tion performance ended up sleek symmetrical airfoiled tail-dragger using latest techniques construction quick inexpensive building new Rebel composite tradition avant-garde outstanding flight characteristics original plus little better wind penetration less fuselage up good size corrugated packing box some trash pile Consequently continued page 74 36 Model Aviation Left John Spalding looks over almost completed fuselage sides 3/16 corrugated cardboard Authors say make believe balsa work same way Above Close-up cardboard details Takes iron-on films dont have make fiberglass nose does enhance appearance stands scuffing Article describes use styrofoam plug inflated balloon smooth surfacing NO OCR TEXT PRODUCTS DIVISION OF VISTA LABS 7023 D Canoga Ave ff Canoga Park Ca 91303 Scale/Hannan continued page 41 like birds Clear proof split think ing RC classes may seen com paring number entries years Nationals Six serious AMA Scale vs 24 Sport Scale Yet craftsmanship accuracy some so-called stand-off scale models would have put competitive position AMA scale events Thus question builder philosophy again encountered What motivates selection class over another Certainly must compete against handful top-notch craftsmen se rious class what about sheer nu merical odds alternative category Some best builders medi ocre fliers having devoted time developing construction finish1 ELECTRIC FLIGHT SYSTEM Featuring HYTORK 48 MOTOR & PLANETARY GEAR UNIT Complete flying weight 2 ozwilI power Models 25 50 wingspan weighing up 10 oz Send 25 Catalog showing com plete line Electric Flight Equipment Accessories VI-lOl System $1950 Hytork 48 Prop Instruction Book $900 Fast Chargers $1450 $2950 See Model Dealer order Direct add 10% Postage Handling Calif Residents also add 6% Sales Tax send Check MO No CODs Hobby Dealers send Information Boasting stick-for-stick accuracy Loening Amphibian presented designer flrnvsr nsninn hu Faitnn H,nnarfnrv ing techniques Thus can bit shaky under pressures competition especially relatively untested air craft Frank Scott puts way ying nowhere collectively bungling bunch scale modelers always remains great equalizer flying scale models luck things considered perhaps average scale en thusiast has better chance may realize Subject Selection Another area deserving closer exami nation motivation standpoint re gards choice aircraft model Probably builders pick certain type because personal fondness pro totype Others arrive selection effort have better shot particu lar set contest rules gamesman ship approach may itself some sort tip-off modelers philosophy certainly unfair system some have insinuated Production scale model represents substantial commit ment time money invest loser have frequently heard some rules prejudiced against certain types aircraft true build sort model answer easy Because wants Freedom choice basic whole idea scale modeling So much daily life involves regulation sort another hobbies should similarly encumbered Some scalers deliberately select offbeat subjects just because want part masses premise may explain some probably scale model builders enter contests interested solely own satisfac tion see no reason become involved competition par ticipate contests certainly seems logi cal least study rules thoroughly before embarking major project select machine least has fighting chance winning Much criticism has leveled win important events compara tively simple models line thinking misses vital point craftsman can produce superb reproduction simple aircraft could bit well complex subject chose put another way prefer so-called difficult subjects en titled paraphrasing old Katzenjammer Kids comic strip Theyve brought themselves Miss Twiddle SUMMARY Motives among modelers may varied subjects choose repro duce tend specialize others participate forms scale modeling builder takes models over-seriously perhaps dozen view whole concept light heartedly agree scale model build ing worthwhile pastime continu ous learning experience guaranteed crease ones patience skill craftsman ship mention knowledge history satisfaction seeing finished prod uct its own reward contest trophies may bonuses compliments fellow builders may best pos sible awards Oh yes another thing scale modelers seem have common regardless specialty long waiting list future projects Thus scaler need never know common scourge hu inanity boredom Rebel Revisited continued page 36 material ranges price very reason able free working card board forget its cardboard-pretend its 3/16 balsa build accordingly Wing stab conventional balsa construction although foam wing could cut sheathed non-corrugated poster board youre sort thing Rebel easy build flies like dream 74 Model Aviation /F7FA7SL-FL E WWII SCALE AIRCRAFT PiANS 4 Send $1 00 catalogue Containing copy Superscale drawing Superscale Box 201 Arlington Texas 76012 Stabilizer Cut out ribs assemble spar fit Note center ribs smaller center-section planking Pin onto flat surface blocking up leading trailing edges perfect alignment Glue leading trailing edges ribs ribs spar Add center sheeting top let entire assembly dry Turn over sheet bottom center-section add built-up tips gussets shown plans dry sand smoothly Cover stab MonoKote now like except top side center will glued bottom fuselage Elevator made balsa sheet tapered trailing-edge stock Fuselage Cut out sides corrugated cardboard plus doublers bulkheads specified Windows may cut out simulated using Trim MonoKote later Now glue doublers sides using bulk heads FIA F2 F3 spacers glue formers sides yet Add ply wood doubler F2 glue /4 sq up rights aft F3 Dont forget glue tail doubler place allow whole shootin match dry Over centerline drawn build ing board assemble fuselage sides F2 F3 mark F2 F3 center lines alignment block up check alignment square draftsmans triangle Allow dry thoroughly Add landing gear plywood plate wing saddle gussets fuselage assem bly glue FIA filler pieces just aft F lB F2A can also glued place allowed dry Now pull sides together tail glue F6 F5 F4 order certain maintain alignment over centerline true fuselage Leave dry Next add 3/16 sq bottom stringers top 8 sq stringers wing trailing edge fuse lage tail Fill F2 t balsa between bulkheads aft landing gear Cut sheet blend sides like gusset Now install hardwood beams fit radio used EK LRB trial fit Sul livans SS-4 fuel tank radial motor mount such Midwest Tatone Kraft cowling can carved /2 sheet balsa blocks laid up fiber glass like youve never laid up glass cowling might fun try First carve plug shape blue styrofoam Its soft easy work plug suits cover clear plastic wrap comes rolls grocery store Now lay up several layers fiberglass cloth polyester epoxy resin push blownup toy balloon over whole works fore final layer cures Let some air out balloon press down over cowling-to-be balloon will make outer surface cowl slick smooth easy prime paint resin has hardened somewhat remove new cowling plug still green totally cured trim edges sharp knife shears Cut out cooling prop shaft openings finish match Mono Kote plan use cover fuselage Assembly Bend 1/16 wire steerable tail wheel arm drill hole fuselage just aft rudder hinge line Insert wire hardwood mounting block installed glue block fuselage Solder PERSONAL fit description could mean see Model Aviation market articles photo features how-todo-its etcin addition usual plans construction features have way camera drafting pen gift gab something important show tell benefit beginners Sunday fliers sport modelersas well experts competition fliersyou may guys looking short editor looking sorts things Theres world knowledge out thousands people need know Perhaps can helpand paid pay ment rates among best field connect just drop line Editor Model Aviation 806 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Describe suggestion briefly think guy ears ruary 1976 75 Rebel Revisited continued washer wire underside mounting block glue rudder fuselage glue stabilizer tail wheel wire through 1/16 hole stab Install filler blocks epoxy around firewall let whole works dry Now bend 1/16 wire carefully make up tail wheel axle sure follows rudder action binding Mono Kote goes fuselage later Wing Build wing pinning down /4 sq bottom spar blocking up leading trailing edges ribs true alignment Brace ribs front wedges long piece sq under curve rib Glue ribs bottom spar add top 1/4 sq spar 3/16 sq leading edge 1/16 leading edge sheeting Now glue 1/16 trailing edge top sheeting plus capstrips top allow dry Turn wing over pin board wedges alignment add vertical grain webbing plus 1/16 bottom leading trailing edge sheeting Let dry thor oughly Block wing panels up dihedral fit dihedral braces Glue panels together checking alignment carefully let dry Now add 1/16 center-section sheeting bottom capstrings wing-tip blocks Allow dry Now sand cover center-section 4 wide glass nylon tape using white glue epoxy reinforcement Cover wing MonoKote Fit wing fuselage trimming wing saddle neces sary cover fuselage MonoKote trim Remember treat cardboard like balsa MonoKote accordingly cut out windows silicone glue can used hold plastic windshield material Rebel always did look good both rear front quarters modern symmetrical airfoil enables ship bagful maneuvers Plans show optional flat-bottom section inside fuselage Use install windshield also havent tried Top Flites Heat Gun youll find wonder shrinking MonoKote drying epoxy softening plastic windshields canopies fitting fuselages Bolt screw dural land ing gear plywood block Wing Hold-Down used 6-32 X /t bolt aft wing hold-down fuse lage glued square 3/32 plywood about ckside F2 highest center part bored 3/16 dia hole through centerline about 1/8 down top F2 top F3 glued block /t spruce about inch long deep Next glued 3/16 dia dowel leading edge wing block spacer shaped fit dihedral wing Epoxy tape holds block/ dowel assembly securely wing dowel must fitted hole F2 order hold wing snugly its saddle wing carefully centered fuselage bored 1/16 dia hole through trailing edge 3/s spruce block fastened F3 block threaded 6-32 hole wing reamed 9/64 50 bolt goes through easily used steel bolt nylon bolt okay too Alternate Wing Hold-Down install ing 3/16 dia dowel just aft F3 adding another dowel out through 76 Model Aviation windshield rubber bands may used hold wing Beef up F2 dowel glued course Final Set-Up Hinge rudder eleva tor Use good easy working hinges like Goldbergs control surfaces work smoothly no binding Install Sullivan SS-4 fuel tank engine Add favorite pushrod set-up used nylon/ steel Kwik-rods EK Brick Use Goldberg short nylon horns rudder elevator Throttle pushrod should clear fuel tank no binding will interfere smooth positive engine control 2 Williams Brothers wheels installed dural landing gear bolts new fliers set rudder pushrod clevis outermost center hole short horn Elevator small enough keep out trouble center hole short elevator horn fine first flights certain Rebel balances CG indi cated plan important Add lead necessary balance Weve flown new Rebel both 15 19 engines 19 its bomb 15 comfortable powerplant shes light enough fly 09 rudder hot 15 19 rudder/elevator plus motor control REM will perform along modern trainer quite re spectable Class pattern build flat-bottom wing version biggest engine 15 Set controls neutral clear off kitchen table Now prop up Rebels tail until stab level table leading trailing edges measuring table top center stabilizer leading edge center trailing edge ruler both measurements same stab level Now measure table top center wing trailing edge center wing leading edge center leading edge should /8 higher no no less center trailing edge gives proper decalage angular difference between wing stab about 4 degrees downthrust built right Rebel visibly tilting engine Flying Although new Rebel smooth sweet flying beauty no funny characteristics new pilot should have expert take off first time trim flight says well go Youll have no trouble new Rebel Hold full up elevator taxi out wind Now advance throttle holding smidgen right rudder about one-half up elevator tail will jump up Rebel will accelerate across field wind tail-draggers always weathervane wind shes ready Rebel will lift off true elementthe freedom flight Try few gentle turns until youre comfortable wring out Rebel promise youll pleasantly surprised way handles Always land wind flare out smoothly until slows up enough drop three points Dont land too fast new Rebel penetrates wind nicely shes somewhat floater slow er up bit final nice flare Although can snap-rolled spins nicely asked wont try funnies like tip stall ing own Now enjoy Youve got up-to-theminute version fine deBolt original youll have pleasant flying hours Editors Note Wing stable kits con sisting flat-bottomed wing section standard stabilizer available $1200 DeBolt Model Engineer ing Co 3833 Harlem Rd Buffalo N Y 14215 February 1976 77 Nylon Insert LOCK NUTS 1682-56 1693-48 1704-40 1716-32 12 per set. $100 Gliding Designing / building / flying handbook 200 pages Com plete detailed information ultralight manned aircraft $595 postpaid Dan Poynter Box 423241 Santa Barbara CA 93103
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/02
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 74, 75, 76, 77
One finest pre-multi kits deBolt Rebel modernized form holds its own appearance sport flier rudder elevator engine John Spalding Hobie Steele IN THE EARLY days Citizens Band Radio RC kit manufacturers began tool up what became largest market aeromodeling has ever known first Harold Pappy deBolt deBolt Model Engineering Company Williams ville NY near Buffalo solid background Control Line real stable outstanding CL kits DeBolts first Live Wire Trainer bulky box designed primarily hold heavy batteries 465-mega cycle equipment early days somewhat heavy itself contained lot balsa Hal strove reduce Rebel Although similar Trainer Rebel streamlined lighter structure reduced all-up weight also flew like veritable dream its day Rebel seemed almost too good true Personal experience early pair included hun dreds flights using radios ranging Ed Lorenzs two-tuber through John Worths Simple Simul Galloping Ghost reed systems decided revisit Rebel see stacked upbulk Topped off fiberglass cowling todaythe Rebel looks great cabin job field today handles really well first thing may notice plans fuselage constructed cardboard balsa Corrugated card board strong balsa works easily takes MonoKote beautifully cheap can buy cardboard 4 x 8 ft sheets container manufacturer pick Attacking set original Rebel plans indebted Harold deBolt standpoint modern construc tion performance ended up sleek symmetrical airfoiled tail-dragger using latest techniques construction quick inexpensive building new Rebel composite tradition avant-garde outstanding flight characteristics original plus little better wind penetration less fuselage up good size corrugated packing box some trash pile Consequently continued page 74 36 Model Aviation Left John Spalding looks over almost completed fuselage sides 3/16 corrugated cardboard Authors say make believe balsa work same way Above Close-up cardboard details Takes iron-on films dont have make fiberglass nose does enhance appearance stands scuffing Article describes use styrofoam plug inflated balloon smooth surfacing NO OCR TEXT PRODUCTS DIVISION OF VISTA LABS 7023 D Canoga Ave ff Canoga Park Ca 91303 Scale/Hannan continued page 41 like birds Clear proof split think ing RC classes may seen com paring number entries years Nationals Six serious AMA Scale vs 24 Sport Scale Yet craftsmanship accuracy some so-called stand-off scale models would have put competitive position AMA scale events Thus question builder philosophy again encountered What motivates selection class over another Certainly must compete against handful top-notch craftsmen se rious class what about sheer nu merical odds alternative category Some best builders medi ocre fliers having devoted time developing construction finish1 ELECTRIC FLIGHT SYSTEM Featuring HYTORK 48 MOTOR & PLANETARY GEAR UNIT Complete flying weight 2 ozwilI power Models 25 50 wingspan weighing up 10 oz Send 25 Catalog showing com plete line Electric Flight Equipment Accessories VI-lOl System $1950 Hytork 48 Prop Instruction Book $900 Fast Chargers $1450 $2950 See Model Dealer order Direct add 10% Postage Handling Calif Residents also add 6% Sales Tax send Check MO No CODs Hobby Dealers send Information Boasting stick-for-stick accuracy Loening Amphibian presented designer flrnvsr nsninn hu Faitnn H,nnarfnrv ing techniques Thus can bit shaky under pressures competition especially relatively untested air craft Frank Scott puts way ying nowhere collectively bungling bunch scale modelers always remains great equalizer flying scale models luck things considered perhaps average scale en thusiast has better chance may realize Subject Selection Another area deserving closer exami nation motivation standpoint re gards choice aircraft model Probably builders pick certain type because personal fondness pro totype Others arrive selection effort have better shot particu lar set contest rules gamesman ship approach may itself some sort tip-off modelers philosophy certainly unfair system some have insinuated Production scale model represents substantial commit ment time money invest loser have frequently heard some rules prejudiced against certain types aircraft true build sort model answer easy Because wants Freedom choice basic whole idea scale modeling So much daily life involves regulation sort another hobbies should similarly encumbered Some scalers deliberately select offbeat subjects just because want part masses premise may explain some probably scale model builders enter contests interested solely own satisfac tion see no reason become involved competition par ticipate contests certainly seems logi cal least study rules thoroughly before embarking major project select machine least has fighting chance winning Much criticism has leveled win important events compara tively simple models line thinking misses vital point craftsman can produce superb reproduction simple aircraft could bit well complex subject chose put another way prefer so-called difficult subjects en titled paraphrasing old Katzenjammer Kids comic strip Theyve brought themselves Miss Twiddle SUMMARY Motives among modelers may varied subjects choose repro duce tend specialize others participate forms scale modeling builder takes models over-seriously perhaps dozen view whole concept light heartedly agree scale model build ing worthwhile pastime continu ous learning experience guaranteed crease ones patience skill craftsman ship mention knowledge history satisfaction seeing finished prod uct its own reward contest trophies may bonuses compliments fellow builders may best pos sible awards Oh yes another thing scale modelers seem have common regardless specialty long waiting list future projects Thus scaler need never know common scourge hu inanity boredom Rebel Revisited continued page 36 material ranges price very reason able free working card board forget its cardboard-pretend its 3/16 balsa build accordingly Wing stab conventional balsa construction although foam wing could cut sheathed non-corrugated poster board youre sort thing Rebel easy build flies like dream 74 Model Aviation /F7FA7SL-FL E WWII SCALE AIRCRAFT PiANS 4 Send $1 00 catalogue Containing copy Superscale drawing Superscale Box 201 Arlington Texas 76012 Stabilizer Cut out ribs assemble spar fit Note center ribs smaller center-section planking Pin onto flat surface blocking up leading trailing edges perfect alignment Glue leading trailing edges ribs ribs spar Add center sheeting top let entire assembly dry Turn over sheet bottom center-section add built-up tips gussets shown plans dry sand smoothly Cover stab MonoKote now like except top side center will glued bottom fuselage Elevator made balsa sheet tapered trailing-edge stock Fuselage Cut out sides corrugated cardboard plus doublers bulkheads specified Windows may cut out simulated using Trim MonoKote later Now glue doublers sides using bulk heads FIA F2 F3 spacers glue formers sides yet Add ply wood doubler F2 glue /4 sq up rights aft F3 Dont forget glue tail doubler place allow whole shootin match dry Over centerline drawn build ing board assemble fuselage sides F2 F3 mark F2 F3 center lines alignment block up check alignment square draftsmans triangle Allow dry thoroughly Add landing gear plywood plate wing saddle gussets fuselage assem bly glue FIA filler pieces just aft F lB F2A can also glued place allowed dry Now pull sides together tail glue F6 F5 F4 order certain maintain alignment over centerline true fuselage Leave dry Next add 3/16 sq bottom stringers top 8 sq stringers wing trailing edge fuse lage tail Fill F2 t balsa between bulkheads aft landing gear Cut sheet blend sides like gusset Now install hardwood beams fit radio used EK LRB trial fit Sul livans SS-4 fuel tank radial motor mount such Midwest Tatone Kraft cowling can carved /2 sheet balsa blocks laid up fiber glass like youve never laid up glass cowling might fun try First carve plug shape blue styrofoam Its soft easy work plug suits cover clear plastic wrap comes rolls grocery store Now lay up several layers fiberglass cloth polyester epoxy resin push blownup toy balloon over whole works fore final layer cures Let some air out balloon press down over cowling-to-be balloon will make outer surface cowl slick smooth easy prime paint resin has hardened somewhat remove new cowling plug still green totally cured trim edges sharp knife shears Cut out cooling prop shaft openings finish match Mono Kote plan use cover fuselage Assembly Bend 1/16 wire steerable tail wheel arm drill hole fuselage just aft rudder hinge line Insert wire hardwood mounting block installed glue block fuselage Solder PERSONAL fit description could mean see Model Aviation market articles photo features how-todo-its etcin addition usual plans construction features have way camera drafting pen gift gab something important show tell benefit beginners Sunday fliers sport modelersas well experts competition fliersyou may guys looking short editor looking sorts things Theres world knowledge out thousands people need know Perhaps can helpand paid pay ment rates among best field connect just drop line Editor Model Aviation 806 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Describe suggestion briefly think guy ears ruary 1976 75 Rebel Revisited continued washer wire underside mounting block glue rudder fuselage glue stabilizer tail wheel wire through 1/16 hole stab Install filler blocks epoxy around firewall let whole works dry Now bend 1/16 wire carefully make up tail wheel axle sure follows rudder action binding Mono Kote goes fuselage later Wing Build wing pinning down /4 sq bottom spar blocking up leading trailing edges ribs true alignment Brace ribs front wedges long piece sq under curve rib Glue ribs bottom spar add top 1/4 sq spar 3/16 sq leading edge 1/16 leading edge sheeting Now glue 1/16 trailing edge top sheeting plus capstrips top allow dry Turn wing over pin board wedges alignment add vertical grain webbing plus 1/16 bottom leading trailing edge sheeting Let dry thor oughly Block wing panels up dihedral fit dihedral braces Glue panels together checking alignment carefully let dry Now add 1/16 center-section sheeting bottom capstrings wing-tip blocks Allow dry Now sand cover center-section 4 wide glass nylon tape using white glue epoxy reinforcement Cover wing MonoKote Fit wing fuselage trimming wing saddle neces sary cover fuselage MonoKote trim Remember treat cardboard like balsa MonoKote accordingly cut out windows silicone glue can used hold plastic windshield material Rebel always did look good both rear front quarters modern symmetrical airfoil enables ship bagful maneuvers Plans show optional flat-bottom section inside fuselage Use install windshield also havent tried Top Flites Heat Gun youll find wonder shrinking MonoKote drying epoxy softening plastic windshields canopies fitting fuselages Bolt screw dural land ing gear plywood block Wing Hold-Down used 6-32 X /t bolt aft wing hold-down fuse lage glued square 3/32 plywood about ckside F2 highest center part bored 3/16 dia hole through centerline about 1/8 down top F2 top F3 glued block /t spruce about inch long deep Next glued 3/16 dia dowel leading edge wing block spacer shaped fit dihedral wing Epoxy tape holds block/ dowel assembly securely wing dowel must fitted hole F2 order hold wing snugly its saddle wing carefully centered fuselage bored 1/16 dia hole through trailing edge 3/s spruce block fastened F3 block threaded 6-32 hole wing reamed 9/64 50 bolt goes through easily used steel bolt nylon bolt okay too Alternate Wing Hold-Down install ing 3/16 dia dowel just aft F3 adding another dowel out through 76 Model Aviation windshield rubber bands may used hold wing Beef up F2 dowel glued course Final Set-Up Hinge rudder eleva tor Use good easy working hinges like Goldbergs control surfaces work smoothly no binding Install Sullivan SS-4 fuel tank engine Add favorite pushrod set-up used nylon/ steel Kwik-rods EK Brick Use Goldberg short nylon horns rudder elevator Throttle pushrod should clear fuel tank no binding will interfere smooth positive engine control 2 Williams Brothers wheels installed dural landing gear bolts new fliers set rudder pushrod clevis outermost center hole short horn Elevator small enough keep out trouble center hole short elevator horn fine first flights certain Rebel balances CG indi cated plan important Add lead necessary balance Weve flown new Rebel both 15 19 engines 19 its bomb 15 comfortable powerplant shes light enough fly 09 rudder hot 15 19 rudder/elevator plus motor control REM will perform along modern trainer quite re spectable Class pattern build flat-bottom wing version biggest engine 15 Set controls neutral clear off kitchen table Now prop up Rebels tail until stab level table leading trailing edges measuring table top center stabilizer leading edge center trailing edge ruler both measurements same stab level Now measure table top center wing trailing edge center wing leading edge center leading edge should /8 higher no no less center trailing edge gives proper decalage angular difference between wing stab about 4 degrees downthrust built right Rebel visibly tilting engine Flying Although new Rebel smooth sweet flying beauty no funny characteristics new pilot should have expert take off first time trim flight says well go Youll have no trouble new Rebel Hold full up elevator taxi out wind Now advance throttle holding smidgen right rudder about one-half up elevator tail will jump up Rebel will accelerate across field wind tail-draggers always weathervane wind shes ready Rebel will lift off true elementthe freedom flight Try few gentle turns until youre comfortable wring out Rebel promise youll pleasantly surprised way handles Always land wind flare out smoothly until slows up enough drop three points Dont land too fast new Rebel penetrates wind nicely shes somewhat floater slow er up bit final nice flare Although can snap-rolled spins nicely asked wont try funnies like tip stall ing own Now enjoy Youve got up-to-theminute version fine deBolt original youll have pleasant flying hours Editors Note Wing stable kits con sisting flat-bottomed wing section standard stabilizer available $1200 DeBolt Model Engineer ing Co 3833 Harlem Rd Buffalo N Y 14215 February 1976 77 Nylon Insert LOCK NUTS 1682-56 1693-48 1704-40 1716-32 12 per set. $100 Gliding Designing / building / flying handbook 200 pages Com plete detailed information ultralight manned aircraft $595 postpaid Dan Poynter Box 423241 Santa Barbara CA 93103
