QIuuruUT ~IILI1 COMES FIRST good old days beware cutting finger razor blade being zapped break ing rubber motor ing struck dive-in FF getting good crack finger wooden prop Today moremany subtlelpo tential hazards asso ciated hobby U John Preston HEAR no evil see no evil breathe no evil message accompanied photograph Dick Perry MAs CL Navy Carrier column writer photo shows Dick ready combat hazards hobby wearing ear protectors safety goggles respirator wonder modelers have three items No workshop should such basic item safety goggles paint spraying operation take place respirator good investment should confused dust mask will trap solid particles its filter element respirator generally has activated charcoal filter will trap both solids harmful solvents present paints use finish models Most good paint stores carry respirators stock listed Sears Rouck tool catalog According newsletter Texas City RC Club editor Tom McPherson Sears respirator approved OSHA has catalog number 9G18583 sells $1699 think would rather invest amount money can favorite fuel take time read following letter Jim Larkin might cause change mind am recovering 3 week illness includ ing 8 day stay hospital caused damage and/or infection liver After exhausting possible causes doctor has concluded probable cause epoxy paint thinner vapor contact skin have also used fuel competi tion free flight contains nitro benzine understand dangerous Quite frankly doctor thought first probably cancer victim test done liver scan showed scattered liver damage Conclusions various other tests showed no cancer epoxy poisoning probable cause read Bob Meusers column latest issue Model Aviation realized must change building habits occurred doctors AMA members Headquarters could ask help learned people What safe use paint what safe fuels truly cumulative reaction bodies paint shouldnt use disposable plastic film gloves etc sincerely recommend poll doctor members Please keep up warnings about epoxy danger very serious very real letter communication weve seen pointed out dangers using epoxy paint recommendation always use respirator possible spray model outdoors unless have access properly ventilated spray booth date have always finished models butyrate dope generally spray outdoors Although confines finishing operations spring fall months Washington DC weather too cold winter too humid summer sometimes collect small airborne visitors wet paint feel beats risking hazards associated breathing paint vapors Lets hear readers might doctors toxicologists What contained paints use might put unwary among ranks hospital epoxy resins should cautious about solvents might also present other types paint believe butyrate dope contains toluenenot worlds best chemicals taking human body Benzine course known carcinogen has recently banned use consumer products about nitrobenzine matter nitromethane Hear no evil Should wear ear protectors operating model engines topic will surely raise some controversy say believe no model airplane should powered engine equipped effective muffler Ha say mufflers currently market effective Good question since just joke qualify mufflers merely because manufac turer sees fit call name feel cases hearing impairment due prolonged operation model aircraft engines would very difficult document also feel modelers exposed high noise levels places work chance experiencing permanent hearing damage rela tively low However employed say manufacturing plant noise level approaches maximum permissible OSHA 90db believe take heed Hearing impairment caused accumulated hours exposure high levels noise extra exposure high noise levels experience pursuing hobby might just amount take over threshold realm will result some permanent auditory impairment might thinking set ear protectors would prevent setting correct mixture engine read what Dick Perry has say have always used ear defenders muff type try carry spare pair contests have seldom seen anyone else using except few speed fliers have few modelers accept invitation use noise protectors pit Aside obvious value saving hearing person can actually set needle valve accurately protection withoutthats speed fliers tend use Before leaving subject noise bear mind have found noise has direct bearing persons well being quite apart its possible effect hearing ability must number readers have experienced ire neighbors club flying fields try sometimes succeed having noisemakers evicted doubt would appreciate next door neighbor chose mow lawn mower minus its muffler same time entertaining guests barbeque patio considerate use effective muffler hope present future column informa tion mufflers column wouldnt complete least report propeller associated lacera tion months report comes us LeRoy Cordes editor Navy Carrier Society newsletter follows Received newsletter Ringmasters Flying Club Metaire LA relate unfortunate incident happened Tom DeVille bout rat race 40 fiberglass prop severed four tendons broke bone thumb requiring two hours Continued page 125 60 Model Aviation man dressed like safetys sake read column Z LEN Z5OL AEROBATIC QUARTER SCALE MODEL n0 S C ENGINE 90 WINGSPAN 80 $4995 CONSTRUCTION Foam WingBalsa Fuselage Tail WING AREA 1122 sq FLYING WEIGHT 10 11 lbs Fiberglas Cowl 3/16 Aluminium Landing Gear OHIO SUPERSTAR MODEL PRODUCTS INC 5630 CHEROKEE DRIVE CANTON OH 44720 having convivial sip two owner remarked absence RC fliers loyal band speculated perhaps due large volume mail-ordering doing having own party down post office offer item detract RC modeling get thinking about things hobby dealer means besides just place buy little low-profit goodies cant get elsewhere cheaper Persevere start new model project week plan make FAG AMA Nats take neighbor kid flying field Saturday morning patient humble colum nist slow answering mail Its time inspired building Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 SAFETY/ PRESTON continued page 60 surgery stainless steel pin wood nylon prop injury would probably have severe editor goes compare racing 40 glass prop Skilsaw table saw think thats far wrong Remember toys can dangerous should command great deal respect care Although same league broken bones stainless pins think should warned another hazard associated least brand fiberglass prop Sharp edges Radio Flyer newsletter Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers editor Rod Osbeck contained copy letter glass-reinforced prop manufacturer its February issue Appar ently seven club members received lacerations hand have considered nasty least required sutures less three month period June July August 1979 clear news letter article whether injuries sustained during normal contact prop during starting through unintentional contact engine running friend DCRC recently showed us some lacerations received such propeller during hand flipping starting operaton So alert intending use fiberglass prop next model examine edges blades have sharp edges take few swipes sanding block Needless say prop should rebalanced after such operation John D Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 THREE-VI EW/HANNAN continued page 68 steadiness well cable-release shutter Stopping lens opening way down largest number such f/16 f/22 assures optimum sharpness Lighting may sunlight outdoors pair lamps provide illumination left right-hand side indoors again value singlelens-reflex camera will apparent since possible glare shadow condition will readily apparent through viewfinder Arriving suitable exposure may involve trial attempt two camera has built light-meter automatic exposure control may enable accep table results achieved first time However bracketing exposures using slightly dif ferent ones will increase chances good results Keeping records camera settings will enable repeat predictably during future copying sessions camera method also easy photograph number different 3-views set up thus anticipating possible future project requirements negatives mounted slides take very little storage space easily cataloged retrieval Sure beats trying find favorite drawing stack magazines Either camera/projector opaque projector system may also used aircraft photoXECUTI VE * 49 Wingspan * Wing Chord 12 * Wing Area 588 sq * Full symmetrical section * 41 Fuselage overall * Weight 4-112 lbs * Engine size 40 up * Takes 4-Channel RIC novice flyer can handle expert will enioy design gentle forgiving yet offers experienced inverted hands-off control knifeedge flight rolls spins aircraft will astound pleasure build parts fit fall together Accurate plans assembles quickly Gets air fun Its ship will last proud woodwork See DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED NY 11701 SIGN CORP July 1980 125 iting advertisers mention road about Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/07
Page Numbers: 60, 125
QIuuruUT ~IILI1 COMES FIRST good old days beware cutting finger razor blade being zapped break ing rubber motor ing struck dive-in FF getting good crack finger wooden prop Today moremany subtlelpo tential hazards asso ciated hobby U John Preston HEAR no evil see no evil breathe no evil message accompanied photograph Dick Perry MAs CL Navy Carrier column writer photo shows Dick ready combat hazards hobby wearing ear protectors safety goggles respirator wonder modelers have three items No workshop should such basic item safety goggles paint spraying operation take place respirator good investment should confused dust mask will trap solid particles its filter element respirator generally has activated charcoal filter will trap both solids harmful solvents present paints use finish models Most good paint stores carry respirators stock listed Sears Rouck tool catalog According newsletter Texas City RC Club editor Tom McPherson Sears respirator approved OSHA has catalog number 9G18583 sells $1699 think would rather invest amount money can favorite fuel take time read following letter Jim Larkin might cause change mind am recovering 3 week illness includ ing 8 day stay hospital caused damage and/or infection liver After exhausting possible causes doctor has concluded probable cause epoxy paint thinner vapor contact skin have also used fuel competi tion free flight contains nitro benzine understand dangerous Quite frankly doctor thought first probably cancer victim test done liver scan showed scattered liver damage Conclusions various other tests showed no cancer epoxy poisoning probable cause read Bob Meusers column latest issue Model Aviation realized must change building habits occurred doctors AMA members Headquarters could ask help learned people What safe use paint what safe fuels truly cumulative reaction bodies paint shouldnt use disposable plastic film gloves etc sincerely recommend poll doctor members Please keep up warnings about epoxy danger very serious very real letter communication weve seen pointed out dangers using epoxy paint recommendation always use respirator possible spray model outdoors unless have access properly ventilated spray booth date have always finished models butyrate dope generally spray outdoors Although confines finishing operations spring fall months Washington DC weather too cold winter too humid summer sometimes collect small airborne visitors wet paint feel beats risking hazards associated breathing paint vapors Lets hear readers might doctors toxicologists What contained paints use might put unwary among ranks hospital epoxy resins should cautious about solvents might also present other types paint believe butyrate dope contains toluenenot worlds best chemicals taking human body Benzine course known carcinogen has recently banned use consumer products about nitrobenzine matter nitromethane Hear no evil Should wear ear protectors operating model engines topic will surely raise some controversy say believe no model airplane should powered engine equipped effective muffler Ha say mufflers currently market effective Good question since just joke qualify mufflers merely because manufac turer sees fit call name feel cases hearing impairment due prolonged operation model aircraft engines would very difficult document also feel modelers exposed high noise levels places work chance experiencing permanent hearing damage rela tively low However employed say manufacturing plant noise level approaches maximum permissible OSHA 90db believe take heed Hearing impairment caused accumulated hours exposure high levels noise extra exposure high noise levels experience pursuing hobby might just amount take over threshold realm will result some permanent auditory impairment might thinking set ear protectors would prevent setting correct mixture engine read what Dick Perry has say have always used ear defenders muff type try carry spare pair contests have seldom seen anyone else using except few speed fliers have few modelers accept invitation use noise protectors pit Aside obvious value saving hearing person can actually set needle valve accurately protection withoutthats speed fliers tend use Before leaving subject noise bear mind have found noise has direct bearing persons well being quite apart its possible effect hearing ability must number readers have experienced ire neighbors club flying fields try sometimes succeed having noisemakers evicted doubt would appreciate next door neighbor chose mow lawn mower minus its muffler same time entertaining guests barbeque patio considerate use effective muffler hope present future column informa tion mufflers column wouldnt complete least report propeller associated lacera tion months report comes us LeRoy Cordes editor Navy Carrier Society newsletter follows Received newsletter Ringmasters Flying Club Metaire LA relate unfortunate incident happened Tom DeVille bout rat race 40 fiberglass prop severed four tendons broke bone thumb requiring two hours Continued page 125 60 Model Aviation man dressed like safetys sake read column Z LEN Z5OL AEROBATIC QUARTER SCALE MODEL n0 S C ENGINE 90 WINGSPAN 80 $4995 CONSTRUCTION Foam WingBalsa Fuselage Tail WING AREA 1122 sq FLYING WEIGHT 10 11 lbs Fiberglas Cowl 3/16 Aluminium Landing Gear OHIO SUPERSTAR MODEL PRODUCTS INC 5630 CHEROKEE DRIVE CANTON OH 44720 having convivial sip two owner remarked absence RC fliers loyal band speculated perhaps due large volume mail-ordering doing having own party down post office offer item detract RC modeling get thinking about things hobby dealer means besides just place buy little low-profit goodies cant get elsewhere cheaper Persevere start new model project week plan make FAG AMA Nats take neighbor kid flying field Saturday morning patient humble colum nist slow answering mail Its time inspired building Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 SAFETY/ PRESTON continued page 60 surgery stainless steel pin wood nylon prop injury would probably have severe editor goes compare racing 40 glass prop Skilsaw table saw think thats far wrong Remember toys can dangerous should command great deal respect care Although same league broken bones stainless pins think should warned another hazard associated least brand fiberglass prop Sharp edges Radio Flyer newsletter Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers editor Rod Osbeck contained copy letter glass-reinforced prop manufacturer its February issue Appar ently seven club members received lacerations hand have considered nasty least required sutures less three month period June July August 1979 clear news letter article whether injuries sustained during normal contact prop during starting through unintentional contact engine running friend DCRC recently showed us some lacerations received such propeller during hand flipping starting operaton So alert intending use fiberglass prop next model examine edges blades have sharp edges take few swipes sanding block Needless say prop should rebalanced after such operation John D Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 THREE-VI EW/HANNAN continued page 68 steadiness well cable-release shutter Stopping lens opening way down largest number such f/16 f/22 assures optimum sharpness Lighting may sunlight outdoors pair lamps provide illumination left right-hand side indoors again value singlelens-reflex camera will apparent since possible glare shadow condition will readily apparent through viewfinder Arriving suitable exposure may involve trial attempt two camera has built light-meter automatic exposure control may enable accep table results achieved first time However bracketing exposures using slightly dif ferent ones will increase chances good results Keeping records camera settings will enable repeat predictably during future copying sessions camera method also easy photograph number different 3-views set up thus anticipating possible future project requirements negatives mounted slides take very little storage space easily cataloged retrieval Sure beats trying find favorite drawing stack magazines Either camera/projector opaque projector system may also used aircraft photoXECUTI VE * 49 Wingspan * Wing Chord 12 * Wing Area 588 sq * Full symmetrical section * 41 Fuselage overall * Weight 4-112 lbs * Engine size 40 up * Takes 4-Channel RIC novice flyer can handle expert will enioy design gentle forgiving yet offers experienced inverted hands-off control knifeedge flight rolls spins aircraft will astound pleasure build parts fit fall together Accurate plans assembles quickly Gets air fun Its ship will last proud woodwork See DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED NY 11701 SIGN CORP July 1980 125 iting advertisers mention road about Model Aviation