Gary Shaw U News excellent newsletter forwarded month members Cascade Model Helicopter Club Everett WA Dick McKenna editor Grabbing attention August 1997 issue peculiar unfortunate story regarding helicopter pilot out shopping day caught pants fire remove hurry does catch pants fire shopping Jumping Jack Flash provides answer cordless Dremel tool recently died diagnosed two Ni-Cd cells toasted Unlike fully plastic covered cells used RC battery packs batteries typical cordless appliance type ie covered thin cardboard tube around outside crimped over positive end afford minimal amount insulation protection carefully wrapped five-cell battery pack inside heavy plastic bag went batteries-R-us store purchase two new 1000 mAh Sub C replacement cells also told store clerk needed two metal connecting straps could rebuild pack job simple routine battery replacement procedure cordless Dremel tool now accepts full charge works good new let tell couple mistakes made process obtaining new batteries chain events followed 1 Upon purchasing batteries man behind counter put two new cells separate metal connecting straps same bag old fivecell pack red flag should have gone up apparently wasnt paying attention 2 process leaving store sidetracked cellular phone display During ensuing hands examination neat little cell phone inadvertently stuck plastic bag pants pocket mild disaster about happen Duh After couple minutes extra weight right front pocket getting uncomfortable unconsciously reached down repositioned precise moment later described lady counter got very strange look face very quickly pulled burning dripping plastic bag out pocket dropped floor very surprised young lady said Holy Cow words effect coolly stomped out flames blazing mounds molten plastic just deposited tiled floor wasnt much help to finish hot pants afire routine normally something public being both embarrassed experiencing pain same time also making sure fire pocket fully out very busy guy few seconds very relieved see really can move fast necessary Think humiliation standing downtown store pants fire one-inch hole pocket fire burned through skin thigh another oneinch hole through outside pants still hot smolderingall tough act follow After everything everyone cooled down somewhat lady inspected suspicious pocket cargo started asking questions being very polite could tell burning questioning eyes what really wondering anyone would put batteries pocket resulting joint autopsy revealed least metal connecting straps just purchased . 4 7 Kill WV 150 Model Aviation * apparently made contact between positive center button negative outside metal case cell original battery pack set paper covering plastic bag pants leg fire new cells both connecting straps just purchased destroyed young lady declined offer pay yet another replacement cell gave new either felt other clerk should have known better put original purchases separate bag especially metal connecting straps actually felt sorry Maybe did whimper time two personal feelings very stupid first place letting other clerk what did should have known better As mentioned earlier have heard stories about someone somewhere putting Ni-starter pocket similar results shorted out pocket change etc know fellow just like either wasnt thinking preoccupied time dropped alkaline battery pants pocket said later same ensuing hot sensation dime quarter shorted across two exposed terminals 9V battery Ouch thats harsh new $48 pair Dockers will never make another public appearance medicated ointment still work 2-inch diameter burn leg now constant painful reminder carelessness burn will eventually heal time pride will too can bet will never put another battery pants pocket * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box 3788 Center Line Michigen 48015 Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ch gan residents add 4% sales tax MODEL PLANS & DRA VV/NGS PROFESSIONAL DRAWINGS OF YOUR MODEL PREPARED FOR SALE OR PUBLICATION PLANS OR 3VIEWS ENLARGED OR REDUCED TO ANY SCALE OR SIZE OLD TIMERS OUARTER SCALE SCALE MODELS RUBBER POWER INDOOR-3-VIE WS RESTORATIONS RESEARCH SER VICE SEND $500 FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION LIST OF PLANS & 3VIEWS AND POSTER FOR YOUR SHOP WALL THAT IS BASED ON THIS CARTOON cARTOON FROM AFROMODELLER DEC 1952 ROLAND FRIES TA D 2211C 155th Street Cameron Illinois 61423 309342 7474 December 1997 151 Worlds Finest Laser Cut Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kits rlds leader Laser Cut Model Aircraft Kits k# leaturse finest LASER CUT BALSA PARTS Contest Ratl*r Detailed ComputerDrawn Plans Conrplete Haidwere Psd Authentic Wateralde DeI Molded Plastic Propeile Real Colored Tissue Light Weight Wheels Complete Step Step Building Instrudlons Please check wIth local hobby dealer first kits avaIlable better hobby shops around world Full Une Catalog $200 Add $450 shipping khOversess oders add 20%FL residents add 6% sales tax Made USADealer Inquiree invited neering rporation 1431 SuIte NG Tltusvtlla FL 32780 407 264-2488 Jack lucky wasnt driving home store short occurred theres no telling would have stopped car causing danger other drivers Although its unfortunate received injuries should appreciated made story public hope others can avoid similar events 12-Volt Battery Storage subject batteries potential dangers letter arrived longtime modeler Charles Castaing New Iberia LA asked following question last couple years have flying big airplanes battery ignition gasoline engines engines 32 49 cubic-inch range use electric starter convenience built wheeled cart contains two 12-volt automobiletype batteries heavy duty starter keep cart stored back Suburban removing vehicle am flying big models never store gasoline container vehicle question whether hazard storing cart contains two lead-acid batteries vehicle Will emit type vapor could cause explosion other deleterious effect dangerous Although safety question would storing batteries vehicle cause some type corrosion interior interior vehicle reasons would recommend storing batteries vehicle First unless very well secured 152 Model Aviation ISION FIBERGS Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9 am 6 pm EDT Dept 3 ______ 2805 Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 7WI*f1 Infodscrngapssycif flat can really kim Ike power weight battery will readily lend itself becoming missile should vehicle come sudden stop accident Second release acid hydrogen possibly sparks arcing caused sudden stop could lead other dangers Third battery charged outside release accumulation hydrogen gas inside vehicle could create explosive hazard Theres no justification keeping batteries inside vehicle theres no apparent need Keeping under hood different its much safer well ventilated dont have answer Charless question about corrosion am hoping readers might able provide answer can put future column Empty Mailbag times have seen columnists request input readers effort inject new material columns theyre hard individually sustain Ideas innovation slows down until rekindled cards letters ask questions contain new material writers standpoint its hard know what readers desire know about hearing mailbag dry need some inspiration Maybe need what previous Pattern columnist did print pictures license plates time read magazine seemed though always letter about Ive received suggestions noise glues paints what would like see safety column Drop note find some time Until happy holidays O $995 APPLIES TO PURCHASE PRICE OF KIT KIT $265 PLANS $3500 MUD DUCK AVIATION 7118 Westmoreland Dr Warrenton VA 20187 540 347-1134 413-796-1925 NATIONAL BALSA 36 48 1167116101/853/817247383/16X4109 156 1 167181018712I27 BALSAWOODSHEETS1471578PLYWOOD l1673 16111873428361 16X129451472681/64712748950 116X1 41201673 1614221 16X38501 4X394130I/3712748635 116X381331671418271167344601474I SII/16X12748635 116X12l31673819 1 16546895 16X15783/37IX48895 116X342431671 24363 32X13 435 167' 12X48950 332X332II1331673430453 32X46 615 16X310414 3/I6Xl2X48685 3/32X1/811161/4XI/42230 3327352675/1674162203I/4XIX48725 3/S2X3/I613181/473182733 3/327482 I143/87167863/871X48bOO S32XI/414I91/471/229411/87135473/87286II91XlX48II25 337X3815231473/44258 11872456431873IlS170IijELV 332712I9243/873/83645 1/87363843/8742I6285I/8XI2X48450 3/327342353/871/24057 1/87492 l341/27176104 I87I812143/873/45368 3/167137591/272IlOI43 18X316I311271/24964 3/167260741/273150205NATIONAL BALSA 1/273/46082 3/167376 1001/27428533697 CHEROKEE DR S&H $700 COD $550 SPFLD MA 01109 -I Join GiantsHelp PromoteI -Competitive ,. ing Large RIC Air Craft IgASIOCStOfl II IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High FlightI ____________________ ___________I IMEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON l NEW l RENEWAL Date19 Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ I_______________ 1CItyState/Province ________________Zip IMAA _______ AMA Number________ MAAC ________Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DON E VINEYARD 205 dole Road na KS 6740 m December 1997 153 C iric AVDn JJALL ATTITUDE AIRCRAFT 1111k Ik11Af-Custom Vinyl Graphics available Model Specifications ONLY $10995 Wing Span 56 $7 forS&H Wing Area 525 Sq 8dents add Weight 43/4-5 1/4 lb15%Tax$550 Rec Radio Four Channel Engine 45 50 four-cycle Sport 40 two-cycleLINCK MODELS 141 Moulton Hill Rd 4 Monaon MA 01057 wvcz Oij Tel 413 267-9545 True Aerobatic Thoroughbred! E-Mail MrUnck@aolcom
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 150, 151, 152, 153
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 150, 151, 152, 153
Gary Shaw U News excellent newsletter forwarded month members Cascade Model Helicopter Club Everett WA Dick McKenna editor Grabbing attention August 1997 issue peculiar unfortunate story regarding helicopter pilot out shopping day caught pants fire remove hurry does catch pants fire shopping Jumping Jack Flash provides answer cordless Dremel tool recently died diagnosed two Ni-Cd cells toasted Unlike fully plastic covered cells used RC battery packs batteries typical cordless appliance type ie covered thin cardboard tube around outside crimped over positive end afford minimal amount insulation protection carefully wrapped five-cell battery pack inside heavy plastic bag went batteries-R-us store purchase two new 1000 mAh Sub C replacement cells also told store clerk needed two metal connecting straps could rebuild pack job simple routine battery replacement procedure cordless Dremel tool now accepts full charge works good new let tell couple mistakes made process obtaining new batteries chain events followed 1 Upon purchasing batteries man behind counter put two new cells separate metal connecting straps same bag old fivecell pack red flag should have gone up apparently wasnt paying attention 2 process leaving store sidetracked cellular phone display During ensuing hands examination neat little cell phone inadvertently stuck plastic bag pants pocket mild disaster about happen Duh After couple minutes extra weight right front pocket getting uncomfortable unconsciously reached down repositioned precise moment later described lady counter got very strange look face very quickly pulled burning dripping plastic bag out pocket dropped floor very surprised young lady said Holy Cow words effect coolly stomped out flames blazing mounds molten plastic just deposited tiled floor wasnt much help to finish hot pants afire routine normally something public being both embarrassed experiencing pain same time also making sure fire pocket fully out very busy guy few seconds very relieved see really can move fast necessary Think humiliation standing downtown store pants fire one-inch hole pocket fire burned through skin thigh another oneinch hole through outside pants still hot smolderingall tough act follow After everything everyone cooled down somewhat lady inspected suspicious pocket cargo started asking questions being very polite could tell burning questioning eyes what really wondering anyone would put batteries pocket resulting joint autopsy revealed least metal connecting straps just purchased . 4 7 Kill WV 150 Model Aviation * apparently made contact between positive center button negative outside metal case cell original battery pack set paper covering plastic bag pants leg fire new cells both connecting straps just purchased destroyed young lady declined offer pay yet another replacement cell gave new either felt other clerk should have known better put original purchases separate bag especially metal connecting straps actually felt sorry Maybe did whimper time two personal feelings very stupid first place letting other clerk what did should have known better As mentioned earlier have heard stories about someone somewhere putting Ni-starter pocket similar results shorted out pocket change etc know fellow just like either wasnt thinking preoccupied time dropped alkaline battery pants pocket said later same ensuing hot sensation dime quarter shorted across two exposed terminals 9V battery Ouch thats harsh new $48 pair Dockers will never make another public appearance medicated ointment still work 2-inch diameter burn leg now constant painful reminder carelessness burn will eventually heal time pride will too can bet will never put another battery pants pocket * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box 3788 Center Line Michigen 48015 Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ch gan residents add 4% sales tax MODEL PLANS & DRA VV/NGS PROFESSIONAL DRAWINGS OF YOUR MODEL PREPARED FOR SALE OR PUBLICATION PLANS OR 3VIEWS ENLARGED OR REDUCED TO ANY SCALE OR SIZE OLD TIMERS OUARTER SCALE SCALE MODELS RUBBER POWER INDOOR-3-VIE WS RESTORATIONS RESEARCH SER VICE SEND $500 FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION LIST OF PLANS & 3VIEWS AND POSTER FOR YOUR SHOP WALL THAT IS BASED ON THIS CARTOON cARTOON FROM AFROMODELLER DEC 1952 ROLAND FRIES TA D 2211C 155th Street Cameron Illinois 61423 309342 7474 December 1997 151 Worlds Finest Laser Cut Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kits rlds leader Laser Cut Model Aircraft Kits k# leaturse finest LASER CUT BALSA PARTS Contest Ratl*r Detailed ComputerDrawn Plans Conrplete Haidwere Psd Authentic Wateralde DeI Molded Plastic Propeile Real Colored Tissue Light Weight Wheels Complete Step Step Building Instrudlons Please check wIth local hobby dealer first kits avaIlable better hobby shops around world Full Une Catalog $200 Add $450 shipping khOversess oders add 20%FL residents add 6% sales tax Made USADealer Inquiree invited neering rporation 1431 SuIte NG Tltusvtlla FL 32780 407 264-2488 Jack lucky wasnt driving home store short occurred theres no telling would have stopped car causing danger other drivers Although its unfortunate received injuries should appreciated made story public hope others can avoid similar events 12-Volt Battery Storage subject batteries potential dangers letter arrived longtime modeler Charles Castaing New Iberia LA asked following question last couple years have flying big airplanes battery ignition gasoline engines engines 32 49 cubic-inch range use electric starter convenience built wheeled cart contains two 12-volt automobiletype batteries heavy duty starter keep cart stored back Suburban removing vehicle am flying big models never store gasoline container vehicle question whether hazard storing cart contains two lead-acid batteries vehicle Will emit type vapor could cause explosion other deleterious effect dangerous Although safety question would storing batteries vehicle cause some type corrosion interior interior vehicle reasons would recommend storing batteries vehicle First unless very well secured 152 Model Aviation ISION FIBERGS Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9 am 6 pm EDT Dept 3 ______ 2805 Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 7WI*f1 Infodscrngapssycif flat can really kim Ike power weight battery will readily lend itself becoming missile should vehicle come sudden stop accident Second release acid hydrogen possibly sparks arcing caused sudden stop could lead other dangers Third battery charged outside release accumulation hydrogen gas inside vehicle could create explosive hazard Theres no justification keeping batteries inside vehicle theres no apparent need Keeping under hood different its much safer well ventilated dont have answer Charless question about corrosion am hoping readers might able provide answer can put future column Empty Mailbag times have seen columnists request input readers effort inject new material columns theyre hard individually sustain Ideas innovation slows down until rekindled cards letters ask questions contain new material writers standpoint its hard know what readers desire know about hearing mailbag dry need some inspiration Maybe need what previous Pattern columnist did print pictures license plates time read magazine seemed though always letter about Ive received suggestions noise glues paints what would like see safety column Drop note find some time Until happy holidays O $995 APPLIES TO PURCHASE PRICE OF KIT KIT $265 PLANS $3500 MUD DUCK AVIATION 7118 Westmoreland Dr Warrenton VA 20187 540 347-1134 413-796-1925 NATIONAL BALSA 36 48 1167116101/853/817247383/16X4109 156 1 167181018712I27 BALSAWOODSHEETS1471578PLYWOOD l1673 16111873428361 16X129451472681/64712748950 116X1 41201673 1614221 16X38501 4X394130I/3712748635 116X381331671418271167344601474I SII/16X12748635 116X12l31673819 1 16546895 16X15783/37IX48895 116X342431671 24363 32X13 435 167' 12X48950 332X332II1331673430453 32X46 615 16X310414 3/I6Xl2X48685 3/32X1/811161/4XI/42230 3327352675/1674162203I/4XIX48725 3/S2X3/I613181/473182733 3/327482 I143/87167863/871X48bOO S32XI/414I91/471/229411/87135473/87286II91XlX48II25 337X3815231473/44258 11872456431873IlS170IijELV 332712I9243/873/83645 1/87363843/8742I6285I/8XI2X48450 3/327342353/871/24057 1/87492 l341/27176104 I87I812143/873/45368 3/167137591/272IlOI43 18X316I311271/24964 3/167260741/273150205NATIONAL BALSA 1/273/46082 3/167376 1001/27428533697 CHEROKEE DR S&H $700 COD $550 SPFLD MA 01109 -I Join GiantsHelp PromoteI -Competitive ,. ing Large RIC Air Craft IgASIOCStOfl II IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High FlightI ____________________ ___________I IMEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON l NEW l RENEWAL Date19 Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ I_______________ 1CItyState/Province ________________Zip IMAA _______ AMA Number________ MAAC ________Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DON E VINEYARD 205 dole Road na KS 6740 m December 1997 153 C iric AVDn JJALL ATTITUDE AIRCRAFT 1111k Ik11Af-Custom Vinyl Graphics available Model Specifications ONLY $10995 Wing Span 56 $7 forS&H Wing Area 525 Sq 8dents add Weight 43/4-5 1/4 lb15%Tax$550 Rec Radio Four Channel Engine 45 50 four-cycle Sport 40 two-cycleLINCK MODELS 141 Moulton Hill Rd 4 Monaon MA 01057 wvcz Oij Tel 413 267-9545 True Aerobatic Thoroughbred! E-Mail MrUnck@aolcom
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 150, 151, 152, 153
Gary Shaw U News excellent newsletter forwarded month members Cascade Model Helicopter Club Everett WA Dick McKenna editor Grabbing attention August 1997 issue peculiar unfortunate story regarding helicopter pilot out shopping day caught pants fire remove hurry does catch pants fire shopping Jumping Jack Flash provides answer cordless Dremel tool recently died diagnosed two Ni-Cd cells toasted Unlike fully plastic covered cells used RC battery packs batteries typical cordless appliance type ie covered thin cardboard tube around outside crimped over positive end afford minimal amount insulation protection carefully wrapped five-cell battery pack inside heavy plastic bag went batteries-R-us store purchase two new 1000 mAh Sub C replacement cells also told store clerk needed two metal connecting straps could rebuild pack job simple routine battery replacement procedure cordless Dremel tool now accepts full charge works good new let tell couple mistakes made process obtaining new batteries chain events followed 1 Upon purchasing batteries man behind counter put two new cells separate metal connecting straps same bag old fivecell pack red flag should have gone up apparently wasnt paying attention 2 process leaving store sidetracked cellular phone display During ensuing hands examination neat little cell phone inadvertently stuck plastic bag pants pocket mild disaster about happen Duh After couple minutes extra weight right front pocket getting uncomfortable unconsciously reached down repositioned precise moment later described lady counter got very strange look face very quickly pulled burning dripping plastic bag out pocket dropped floor very surprised young lady said Holy Cow words effect coolly stomped out flames blazing mounds molten plastic just deposited tiled floor wasnt much help to finish hot pants afire routine normally something public being both embarrassed experiencing pain same time also making sure fire pocket fully out very busy guy few seconds very relieved see really can move fast necessary Think humiliation standing downtown store pants fire one-inch hole pocket fire burned through skin thigh another oneinch hole through outside pants still hot smolderingall tough act follow After everything everyone cooled down somewhat lady inspected suspicious pocket cargo started asking questions being very polite could tell burning questioning eyes what really wondering anyone would put batteries pocket resulting joint autopsy revealed least metal connecting straps just purchased . 4 7 Kill WV 150 Model Aviation * apparently made contact between positive center button negative outside metal case cell original battery pack set paper covering plastic bag pants leg fire new cells both connecting straps just purchased destroyed young lady declined offer pay yet another replacement cell gave new either felt other clerk should have known better put original purchases separate bag especially metal connecting straps actually felt sorry Maybe did whimper time two personal feelings very stupid first place letting other clerk what did should have known better As mentioned earlier have heard stories about someone somewhere putting Ni-starter pocket similar results shorted out pocket change etc know fellow just like either wasnt thinking preoccupied time dropped alkaline battery pants pocket said later same ensuing hot sensation dime quarter shorted across two exposed terminals 9V battery Ouch thats harsh new $48 pair Dockers will never make another public appearance medicated ointment still work 2-inch diameter burn leg now constant painful reminder carelessness burn will eventually heal time pride will too can bet will never put another battery pants pocket * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box 3788 Center Line Michigen 48015 Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ch gan residents add 4% sales tax MODEL PLANS & DRA VV/NGS PROFESSIONAL DRAWINGS OF YOUR MODEL PREPARED FOR SALE OR PUBLICATION PLANS OR 3VIEWS ENLARGED OR REDUCED TO ANY SCALE OR SIZE OLD TIMERS OUARTER SCALE SCALE MODELS RUBBER POWER INDOOR-3-VIE WS RESTORATIONS RESEARCH SER VICE SEND $500 FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION LIST OF PLANS & 3VIEWS AND POSTER FOR YOUR SHOP WALL THAT IS BASED ON THIS CARTOON cARTOON FROM AFROMODELLER DEC 1952 ROLAND FRIES TA D 2211C 155th Street Cameron Illinois 61423 309342 7474 December 1997 151 Worlds Finest Laser Cut Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kits rlds leader Laser Cut Model Aircraft Kits k# leaturse finest LASER CUT BALSA PARTS Contest Ratl*r Detailed ComputerDrawn Plans Conrplete Haidwere Psd Authentic Wateralde DeI Molded Plastic Propeile Real Colored Tissue Light Weight Wheels Complete Step Step Building Instrudlons Please check wIth local hobby dealer first kits avaIlable better hobby shops around world Full Une Catalog $200 Add $450 shipping khOversess oders add 20%FL residents add 6% sales tax Made USADealer Inquiree invited neering rporation 1431 SuIte NG Tltusvtlla FL 32780 407 264-2488 Jack lucky wasnt driving home store short occurred theres no telling would have stopped car causing danger other drivers Although its unfortunate received injuries should appreciated made story public hope others can avoid similar events 12-Volt Battery Storage subject batteries potential dangers letter arrived longtime modeler Charles Castaing New Iberia LA asked following question last couple years have flying big airplanes battery ignition gasoline engines engines 32 49 cubic-inch range use electric starter convenience built wheeled cart contains two 12-volt automobiletype batteries heavy duty starter keep cart stored back Suburban removing vehicle am flying big models never store gasoline container vehicle question whether hazard storing cart contains two lead-acid batteries vehicle Will emit type vapor could cause explosion other deleterious effect dangerous Although safety question would storing batteries vehicle cause some type corrosion interior interior vehicle reasons would recommend storing batteries vehicle First unless very well secured 152 Model Aviation ISION FIBERGS Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828 Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9 am 6 pm EDT Dept 3 ______ 2805 Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 7WI*f1 Infodscrngapssycif flat can really kim Ike power weight battery will readily lend itself becoming missile should vehicle come sudden stop accident Second release acid hydrogen possibly sparks arcing caused sudden stop could lead other dangers Third battery charged outside release accumulation hydrogen gas inside vehicle could create explosive hazard Theres no justification keeping batteries inside vehicle theres no apparent need Keeping under hood different its much safer well ventilated dont have answer Charless question about corrosion am hoping readers might able provide answer can put future column Empty Mailbag times have seen columnists request input readers effort inject new material columns theyre hard individually sustain Ideas innovation slows down until rekindled cards letters ask questions contain new material writers standpoint its hard know what readers desire know about hearing mailbag dry need some inspiration Maybe need what previous Pattern columnist did print pictures license plates time read magazine seemed though always letter about Ive received suggestions noise glues paints what would like see safety column Drop note find some time Until happy holidays O $995 APPLIES TO PURCHASE PRICE OF KIT KIT $265 PLANS $3500 MUD DUCK AVIATION 7118 Westmoreland Dr Warrenton VA 20187 540 347-1134 413-796-1925 NATIONAL BALSA 36 48 1167116101/853/817247383/16X4109 156 1 167181018712I27 BALSAWOODSHEETS1471578PLYWOOD l1673 16111873428361 16X129451472681/64712748950 116X1 41201673 1614221 16X38501 4X394130I/3712748635 116X381331671418271167344601474I SII/16X12748635 116X12l31673819 1 16546895 16X15783/37IX48895 116X342431671 24363 32X13 435 167' 12X48950 332X332II1331673430453 32X46 615 16X310414 3/I6Xl2X48685 3/32X1/811161/4XI/42230 3327352675/1674162203I/4XIX48725 3/S2X3/I613181/473182733 3/327482 I143/87167863/871X48bOO S32XI/414I91/471/229411/87135473/87286II91XlX48II25 337X3815231473/44258 11872456431873IlS170IijELV 332712I9243/873/83645 1/87363843/8742I6285I/8XI2X48450 3/327342353/871/24057 1/87492 l341/27176104 I87I812143/873/45368 3/167137591/272IlOI43 18X316I311271/24964 3/167260741/273150205NATIONAL BALSA 1/273/46082 3/167376 1001/27428533697 CHEROKEE DR S&H $700 COD $550 SPFLD MA 01109 -I Join GiantsHelp PromoteI -Competitive ,. ing Large RIC Air Craft IgASIOCStOfl II IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High FlightI ____________________ ___________I IMEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON l NEW l RENEWAL Date19 Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ I_______________ 1CItyState/Province ________________Zip IMAA _______ AMA Number________ MAAC ________Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DON E VINEYARD 205 dole Road na KS 6740 m December 1997 153 C iric AVDn JJALL ATTITUDE AIRCRAFT 1111k Ik11Af-Custom Vinyl Graphics available Model Specifications ONLY $10995 Wing Span 56 $7 forS&H Wing Area 525 Sq 8dents add Weight 43/4-5 1/4 lb15%Tax$550 Rec Radio Four Channel Engine 45 50 four-cycle Sport 40 two-cycleLINCK MODELS 141 Moulton Hill Rd 4 Monaon MA 01057 wvcz Oij Tel 413 267-9545 True Aerobatic Thoroughbred! E-Mail MrUnck@aolcom
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 150, 151, 152, 153
Gary Shaw U News excellent newsletter forwarded month members Cascade Model Helicopter Club Everett WA Dick McKenna editor Grabbing attention August 1997 issue peculiar unfortunate story regarding helicopter pilot out shopping day caught pants fire remove hurry does catch pants fire shopping Jumping Jack Flash provides answer cordless Dremel tool recently died diagnosed two Ni-Cd cells toasted Unlike fully plastic covered cells used RC battery packs batteries typical cordless appliance type ie covered thin cardboard tube around outside crimped over positive end afford minimal amount insulation protection carefully wrapped five-cell battery pack inside heavy plastic bag went batteries-R-us store purchase two new 1000 mAh Sub C replacement cells also told store clerk needed two metal connecting straps could rebuild pack job simple routine battery replacement procedure cordless Dremel tool now accepts full charge works good new let tell couple mistakes made process obtaining new batteries chain events followed 1 Upon purchasing batteries man behind counter put two new cells separate metal connecting straps same bag old fivecell pack red flag should have gone up apparently wasnt paying attention 2 process leaving store sidetracked cellular phone display During ensuing hands examination neat little cell phone inadvertently stuck plastic bag pants pocket mild disaster about happen Duh After couple minutes extra weight right front pocket getting uncomfortable unconsciously reached down repositioned precise moment later described lady counter got very strange look face very quickly pulled burning dripping plastic bag out pocket dropped floor very surprised young lady said Holy Cow words effect coolly stomped out flames blazing mounds molten plastic just deposited tiled floor wasnt much help to finish hot pants afire routine normally something public being both embarrassed experiencing pain same time also making sure fire pocket fully out very busy guy few seconds very relieved see really can move fast necessary Think humiliation standing downtown store pants fire one-inch hole pocket fire burned through skin thigh another oneinch hole through outside pants still hot smolderingall tough act follow After everything everyone cooled down somewhat lady inspected suspicious pocket cargo started asking questions being very polite could tell burning questioning eyes what really wondering anyone would put batteries pocket resulting joint autopsy revealed least metal connecting straps just purchased . 4 7 Kill WV 150 Model Aviation * apparently made contact between positive center button negative outside metal case cell original battery pack set paper covering plastic bag pants leg fire new cells both connecting straps just purchased destroyed young lady declined offer pay yet another replacement cell gave new either felt other clerk should have known better put original purchases separate bag especially metal connecting straps actually felt sorry Maybe did whimper time two personal feelings very stupid first place letting other clerk what did should have known better As mentioned earlier have heard stories about someone somewhere putting Ni-starter pocket similar results shorted out pocket change etc know fellow just like either wasnt thinking preoccupied time dropped alkaline battery pants pocket said later same ensuing hot sensation dime quarter shorted across two exposed terminals 9V battery Ouch thats harsh new $48 pair Dockers will never make another public appearance medicated ointment still work 2-inch diameter burn leg now constant painful reminder carelessness burn will eventually heal time pride will too can bet will never put another battery pants pocket * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box 3788 Center Line Michigen 48015 Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ch gan residents add 4% sales tax MODEL PLANS & DRA VV/NGS PROFESSIONAL DRAWINGS OF YOUR MODEL PREPARED FOR SALE OR PUBLICATION PLANS OR 3VIEWS ENLARGED OR REDUCED TO ANY SCALE OR SIZE OLD TIMERS OUARTER SCALE SCALE MODELS RUBBER POWER INDOOR-3-VIE WS RESTORATIONS RESEARCH SER VICE SEND $500 FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION LIST OF PLANS & 3VIEWS AND POSTER FOR YOUR SHOP WALL THAT IS BASED ON THIS CARTOON cARTOON FROM AFROMODELLER DEC 1952 ROLAND FRIES TA D 2211C 155th Street Cameron Illinois 61423 309342 7474 December 1997 151 Worlds Finest Laser Cut Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kits rlds leader Laser Cut Model Aircraft Kits k# leaturse finest LASER CUT BALSA PARTS Contest Ratl*r Detailed ComputerDrawn Plans Conrplete Haidwere Psd Authentic Wateralde DeI Molded Plastic Propeile Real Colored Tissue Light Weight Wheels Complete Step Step Building 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