The intriguing lines turn-of-the century French fiier match its American counterpart Wright Fiyer ever its flying abiiities considerably iess impressive modeiing though makes teriffic-fiying rubber-powered subject IT WAS ALMOST Old World version Wright Flyer quite match pioneering achievements American brothers famous plane zippy little European biplane long exotic name achieved few records its own back first years century September 13 1907 Santos Dumont 1 4-bis became first heavierthan-air machine make official flight under its own power European continent albeit negligible distance seven meters following month October 23 1906 spunky biplane covered 60 meters winning Archdeacon prize flight over 25 meters coup earned renown 14-bis its builder Santos-Dumont came series flights November 12 yearof longest 220 meters captured Aero Club France 1500franc prize first flight 100 meters put things perspective feats Santos-Dumont 14-bis being played out against backdrop impressive achievements Wright brothers America point chalking up flight times over half-hour almost routinely Still shouldnt let mute brilliance WII1U EU ITIUUU 18111 WHIn Cuga uimw yimnuuiu unu jaisa uxnuuiu U UIN1UIUIUU WIIIIUi gUEKUl unu wiin marng pen heels add deiicacy Right ancient 1 4-bis sits juxtaposed against sllghtiy modern Fike Peanut July1987 87 European planes record Santos-Du mont 14-bis accomplishments stand fact looked vantage its potential rubber-powered Free Flight model examined its own merits Santos-Dumont 14-bis has much recommend 14-bis fuselage proportionately quite long allowing amply long motor wing area gen erous biplane giving light wing loading canard surface requires little enlarging offer stall-free trimming po tential An additional consideration inherent stability added design large amount Scale dihedral side curtain wing struts adds up excellent potential Scale model average ability sustained flight both indoors out Don Srull master canards inventive accomplished Scale modelers world probably first recognize optimize true potential Santos Dumonts brainchild modeling world Beginaing small rubber-powered 1 4-bis published Max-Fax fine DC Maxecuters club newsletter Don has constructed has published information about several ver sions biplane canard models have powered variety ways have refined additional reference data has come light have flown ex ceptionally well model presented Don Srulls blessing basically shrunken version Dons original 1 4-bis published Max-Fax Its intended Indoor Pea nut Scale flying Wood sizes have reduced appropriately original Max-Fax drawing few additional minor alterations evident moments angles attack however left per original Consequently model easy build trim fly its sister ships fuselage sides built directly over plan second side placed top first separated Saran Continued page 175 Len entire thrust bearing prop assembly remove winding Right Although looks fragile model quite strong open area rear permits monitoring rubber condition during winding author uaed balsa thrust bearing Micro-X Products 88 Model Aviation prop made formu sheet balsa around snack-food can Text has details proot othe pudding little ship f lies slowly stably Canard models can toler ate very large motor sizes long fuselage lnvltesyou experlmentwith power Peanut models normally use PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT Fibercl~ flnailings Canopies Available Plans sent Post-Paid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick ZIroli 29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NYI 1787 USA ELS byNICKZIROLI Jets too 516-234-5038 Q4 subtitle suggests may better flight limit now used can find no such limit writings A4 Right no stated flight limit proposal limit variable depend ing upon conditions specific field specific time official flight made limit maximum flight time estimated possible under conditions given field rules combined desire preserve model intact limit such self-imposed flier will detennine dethermalizer timesetting turn will determine length engine run used flight would want use 30-second run two-minute flight nor could normally expect threesecond run produce eight minutes max imum score could come about using minimum engine run flight time estimated possible under conditions concluded September 1987 issue Ron St Jean 3394 Dale Dr Carson City NV 89701 Club PR/Kanyusik Continued page 84 Radio Control remembered rubber-powered models day Wakefield Copland model displayed struck familiar chord being closer models group known flying club plays key role Mankato areas annual Bend River Days Thats whenwe kick off summer flying season putting free fun-flya chance public see some well-built planes look great fly great summer flying season area short exacts price Battling gnats horseflies mosquitoes part package fact persistent mosquitos efforts draw blood models weve come call official state bird Fortunately iron-on coverings can patch up holes airborne again jiflr mall show spring itss well-stocked models members have built during frozen tundra sea son exhibit shows us advantage presenting image serious pro fessional group modelers Gary Endersbe represents club service club circuit flying field well always takes along examples planes has built show newcomers range Tipsy-Nipper L-4 Scale model quarter-scale Zlin Key City Bald Eagles ready assist young flier shows interest learn ing build fly Radio Control models helps us gamer new mem bers perpetuate interest sport Its happening everywhere Clubs over country getting involved communities finding rewards well worth efforts strong public relations program like Bald Eagles draws new members keeps club dynamic vigorous earns attention respect community Santos-Du mont/Kruse Continued page 88 Wrap Super Jet recommended basic construction rear fuselage side however begins taper sharply point might want use flexible cement like Ambroid since joint will have cracked order fuselage pulled together per top view As fuselage box being formed up dummy engine should glued place small drops Wilhold RC 56 before top crosspieces immediately above dummy engine glued po sition Also leave off cabane/landing gear struts until after fuselage cov ered fact should construct landing gear until after wings mounted cabane struts wings constructed identically /32 strip ribs 34a-sq stock should present no problems use 3/asq wood may seem bit unconventional readily available MicroX Prod ucts Inc PO Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 somewhat larger 140-sq may substituted obtaining 34a-sq im practicable Using s-sq stock would im pose too great weight penalty however advised Notice center section bottom wing left uncovered flying surfaces including box kite front stabilizer covered side used MicroX Early Bird tissue has nice antique look although lightweight tissue would work Probably best way go canard through following sequence 1 Build top bottom surfaces 2 Cover bottom surface 3 Construct box shape air speak adding side supports diagonals vertical II MOWNG LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING IWhen move please let us know advancesix weeks requiredI Ito change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Raston VA 22090 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA-member subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions- elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2600 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 I NameI II Address City/State ______________________________________ ZIP ______________ UModelAvietion 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090I July1987 175 DC-31W Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2% Span$3000 AeM5zERO2W 191 Span$3000 cuRTIsP402' — 194 Span$3000 AT-6TEXAN2A Span$3000 FBFBEARCAT2A Span$3000 FOKKERDR-127 Tripe$2700 Plans RK-200r RK-740 Ducted Fans Phantom35 span$1000 Viggan32 span$1000 F-iS36 span$1000 Plan canopy$1500 560 CIIIXINCO AkpiateManse K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Bleeds4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER FOXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER SB SUPER POXY PAINT KAB MIXING CUPS mounting strips Finish covering unit after assembly shrink tissue either wings canard merely pull reasonably tight covering Some covering sag looks perfectly normal old bird type very thin coat nitrate dope sufficient protection against moisture Indoor craft prop blades molded 4-in-dia cylinder used old Fritos corn chip can Soak blades about 20 minutes sink full hot tap water tilt 150 right along cans vertical axis bind position narrow strip cloth An old Ace bandage works well have Assemble prop Gone forever nightmare heli- flier dreads stepping 3 foot tenna ripping oft front prized chopper just ifs ready fly Base loaded short WHIPANTENNA giveshidden performance Less 7 lonitcan mounted project front helicopter inside canopy virtually invisible GORTAM MOOEL PRODUCTS 23961 CRAFTSMAN RD CALABASAS CA 91302 ala 992-0195 218 VERNON ROAD GREENVILLE PA 16125 412 588-1321 jig fixture included plan give both sides blade coat Super Jet toughen Simply put four five large drops Super Jet blade quickly smear around wipe off excess using wadded-up facial tissue kitchen paper towel Micro-X has some nice Teflon washers Flying Scale mod els work well bushing surface between prop /n-in aluminum tube used thrust bearing Assemble 14-bis mounting top wing onto cabane struts followed two inboard side curtain wing struts two wing struts will serve jig fixture getting bottom wing correct angle attack Install rest struts after bottom wing glued place landing gear next Fulton Hungerford wheels arent absolutely neces sary sure dress up model final item basic assembly front box-kite canard Tack-glue place offset 30 left Testors Ambroid can adjusted during flight trimming need Ancillary items such 14-bis lettering steering wheel wire skids rigging will bring model life Dont tempted omit rigging gives immense strength little plane visible sewing thread found fabric shops works just right rigging purposes small front-view plan indicates rigging locations FlIght Adjustment Balance model shown adding bits clay light end All-up weight original rubber seven grams very workable weight Peanut Begin test flights 10- 12-in loop 055 rubber wound 150-200 turns plane should trimmed fly left against torque about 40-ft-dia circle Turn adjustments should made shims between thrust block fuselage Ordinarily canard design can take about much power want give 14-bis no exception Flights 50 60 seconds under 30-ft ceiling rule 15-to 18-in loop 070 rubber might want ex periment larger motors higherclimbing flights Indoor facility per mits some good building patient trim ming just little bit luck Santos Dumonts vintage creation might give Fikes Laceys run money Flying Near Airports Careful NEW IMPROVED *Ssr WUWII Ms sUm maiw wait PosE *WANDIT*USFenotNoDes *5 *08mm tnntd *5 *5 lone nar walSflY110 ft CORD5 *5 *Wet Ory ____________ *Stick Abrnaives * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional 5 *sanding control br excellent tinish BawcnrcL 1 Oat Wand 1 each5 5 *1O8 Bailder 5pe~I nc[ 2fiat1 halt-5 roxed wand S ot 0 Omits.5 1 29 Dehone incodns3tlat2halt WAnd *OgmrtS 5 *Additional Wands Abrasives available *5 * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 2805789 * *PO Box 266 uite Texas 751495 PKPOAKCK nan lAundene CLIOOOS Pans unranloan AUJIOIIIWI Kytmaun cans TWO 1111 SIZE PATTERnS tvnu annIcATIne Ann pixies sTeacTIons no. CIIOICKI IILOSTRATK5 OITIOIIAI PATTEWWS nIh ace OX SIX PACK IPICK K8 500 WOOS fan P ~IaOasaaiLnTacs S nUtOI 176 Model Aviation gt Molly teen nm-u-md . eaey osanctilag tines slitS li lOsing New no. IGH PERFORMANCE FLAP K c21zI m C z Get almbor no FASTER & SAFER Z U K U Super 5trong & Sow tan end ng opeod wIthout nscm tIc ng pertonnence Usew h end c saIpanes acivetna ho e ott sw ch ONO Folly adjuntable lit nirtoil br easy installation Rendybuilt comes complete instructions Patent Pending Send br FREE Brochure Dealer Inquiries tnvited &ecSf ice dadlti ornd Box 1962 Lawrence KS 66044 i II --- 3 II Use couponor send name address toI MICROMABK 0112303 24 East Main St cilIrton NJ 00000I NOOKI 3000000I ot _______________________ syaxnP 3 L wo no aOrn0om1 Whip Antenna Gives Hidden Performance
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/07
Page Numbers: 87, 88, 175, 176
The intriguing lines turn-of-the century French fiier match its American counterpart Wright Fiyer ever its flying abiiities considerably iess impressive modeiing though makes teriffic-fiying rubber-powered subject IT WAS ALMOST Old World version Wright Flyer quite match pioneering achievements American brothers famous plane zippy little European biplane long exotic name achieved few records its own back first years century September 13 1907 Santos Dumont 1 4-bis became first heavierthan-air machine make official flight under its own power European continent albeit negligible distance seven meters following month October 23 1906 spunky biplane covered 60 meters winning Archdeacon prize flight over 25 meters coup earned renown 14-bis its builder Santos-Dumont came series flights November 12 yearof longest 220 meters captured Aero Club France 1500franc prize first flight 100 meters put things perspective feats Santos-Dumont 14-bis being played out against backdrop impressive achievements Wright brothers America point chalking up flight times over half-hour almost routinely Still shouldnt let mute brilliance WII1U EU ITIUUU 18111 WHIn Cuga uimw yimnuuiu unu jaisa uxnuuiu U UIN1UIUIUU WIIIIUi gUEKUl unu wiin marng pen heels add deiicacy Right ancient 1 4-bis sits juxtaposed against sllghtiy modern Fike Peanut July1987 87 European planes record Santos-Du mont 14-bis accomplishments stand fact looked vantage its potential rubber-powered Free Flight model examined its own merits Santos-Dumont 14-bis has much recommend 14-bis fuselage proportionately quite long allowing amply long motor wing area gen erous biplane giving light wing loading canard surface requires little enlarging offer stall-free trimming po tential An additional consideration inherent stability added design large amount Scale dihedral side curtain wing struts adds up excellent potential Scale model average ability sustained flight both indoors out Don Srull master canards inventive accomplished Scale modelers world probably first recognize optimize true potential Santos Dumonts brainchild modeling world Beginaing small rubber-powered 1 4-bis published Max-Fax fine DC Maxecuters club newsletter Don has constructed has published information about several ver sions biplane canard models have powered variety ways have refined additional reference data has come light have flown ex ceptionally well model presented Don Srulls blessing basically shrunken version Dons original 1 4-bis published Max-Fax Its intended Indoor Pea nut Scale flying Wood sizes have reduced appropriately original Max-Fax drawing few additional minor alterations evident moments angles attack however left per original Consequently model easy build trim fly its sister ships fuselage sides built directly over plan second side placed top first separated Saran Continued page 175 Len entire thrust bearing prop assembly remove winding Right Although looks fragile model quite strong open area rear permits monitoring rubber condition during winding author uaed balsa thrust bearing Micro-X Products 88 Model Aviation prop made formu sheet balsa around snack-food can Text has details proot othe pudding little ship f lies slowly stably Canard models can toler ate very large motor sizes long fuselage lnvltesyou experlmentwith power Peanut models normally use PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT Fibercl~ flnailings Canopies Available Plans sent Post-Paid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick ZIroli 29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NYI 1787 USA ELS byNICKZIROLI Jets too 516-234-5038 Q4 subtitle suggests may better flight limit now used can find no such limit writings A4 Right no stated flight limit proposal limit variable depend ing upon conditions specific field specific time official flight made limit maximum flight time estimated possible under conditions given field rules combined desire preserve model intact limit such self-imposed flier will detennine dethermalizer timesetting turn will determine length engine run used flight would want use 30-second run two-minute flight nor could normally expect threesecond run produce eight minutes max imum score could come about using minimum engine run flight time estimated possible under conditions concluded September 1987 issue Ron St Jean 3394 Dale Dr Carson City NV 89701 Club PR/Kanyusik Continued page 84 Radio Control remembered rubber-powered models day Wakefield Copland model displayed struck familiar chord being closer models group known flying club plays key role Mankato areas annual Bend River Days Thats whenwe kick off summer flying season putting free fun-flya chance public see some well-built planes look great fly great summer flying season area short exacts price Battling gnats horseflies mosquitoes part package fact persistent mosquitos efforts draw blood models weve come call official state bird Fortunately iron-on coverings can patch up holes airborne again jiflr mall show spring itss well-stocked models members have built during frozen tundra sea son exhibit shows us advantage presenting image serious pro fessional group modelers Gary Endersbe represents club service club circuit flying field well always takes along examples planes has built show newcomers range Tipsy-Nipper L-4 Scale model quarter-scale Zlin Key City Bald Eagles ready assist young flier shows interest learn ing build fly Radio Control models helps us gamer new mem bers perpetuate interest sport Its happening everywhere Clubs over country getting involved communities finding rewards well worth efforts strong public relations program like Bald Eagles draws new members keeps club dynamic vigorous earns attention respect community Santos-Du mont/Kruse Continued page 88 Wrap Super Jet recommended basic construction rear fuselage side however begins taper sharply point might want use flexible cement like Ambroid since joint will have cracked order fuselage pulled together per top view As fuselage box being formed up dummy engine should glued place small drops Wilhold RC 56 before top crosspieces immediately above dummy engine glued po sition Also leave off cabane/landing gear struts until after fuselage cov ered fact should construct landing gear until after wings mounted cabane struts wings constructed identically /32 strip ribs 34a-sq stock should present no problems use 3/asq wood may seem bit unconventional readily available MicroX Prod ucts Inc PO Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 somewhat larger 140-sq may substituted obtaining 34a-sq im practicable Using s-sq stock would im pose too great weight penalty however advised Notice center section bottom wing left uncovered flying surfaces including box kite front stabilizer covered side used MicroX Early Bird tissue has nice antique look although lightweight tissue would work Probably best way go canard through following sequence 1 Build top bottom surfaces 2 Cover bottom surface 3 Construct box shape air speak adding side supports diagonals vertical II MOWNG LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING IWhen move please let us know advancesix weeks requiredI Ito change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Raston VA 22090 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA-member subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions- elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2600 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 I NameI II Address City/State ______________________________________ ZIP ______________ UModelAvietion 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090I July1987 175 DC-31W Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2% Span$3000 AeM5zERO2W 191 Span$3000 cuRTIsP402' — 194 Span$3000 AT-6TEXAN2A Span$3000 FBFBEARCAT2A Span$3000 FOKKERDR-127 Tripe$2700 Plans RK-200r RK-740 Ducted Fans Phantom35 span$1000 Viggan32 span$1000 F-iS36 span$1000 Plan canopy$1500 560 CIIIXINCO AkpiateManse K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Bleeds4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER FOXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER SB SUPER POXY PAINT KAB MIXING CUPS mounting strips Finish covering unit after assembly shrink tissue either wings canard merely pull reasonably tight covering Some covering sag looks perfectly normal old bird type very thin coat nitrate dope sufficient protection against moisture Indoor craft prop blades molded 4-in-dia cylinder used old Fritos corn chip can Soak blades about 20 minutes sink full hot tap water tilt 150 right along cans vertical axis bind position narrow strip cloth An old Ace bandage works well have Assemble prop Gone forever nightmare heli- flier dreads stepping 3 foot tenna ripping oft front prized chopper just ifs ready fly Base loaded short WHIPANTENNA giveshidden performance Less 7 lonitcan mounted project front helicopter inside canopy virtually invisible GORTAM MOOEL PRODUCTS 23961 CRAFTSMAN RD CALABASAS CA 91302 ala 992-0195 218 VERNON ROAD GREENVILLE PA 16125 412 588-1321 jig fixture included plan give both sides blade coat Super Jet toughen Simply put four five large drops Super Jet blade quickly smear around wipe off excess using wadded-up facial tissue kitchen paper towel Micro-X has some nice Teflon washers Flying Scale mod els work well bushing surface between prop /n-in aluminum tube used thrust bearing Assemble 14-bis mounting top wing onto cabane struts followed two inboard side curtain wing struts two wing struts will serve jig fixture getting bottom wing correct angle attack Install rest struts after bottom wing glued place landing gear next Fulton Hungerford wheels arent absolutely neces sary sure dress up model final item basic assembly front box-kite canard Tack-glue place offset 30 left Testors Ambroid can adjusted during flight trimming need Ancillary items such 14-bis lettering steering wheel wire skids rigging will bring model life Dont tempted omit rigging gives immense strength little plane visible sewing thread found fabric shops works just right rigging purposes small front-view plan indicates rigging locations FlIght Adjustment Balance model shown adding bits clay light end All-up weight original rubber seven grams very workable weight Peanut Begin test flights 10- 12-in loop 055 rubber wound 150-200 turns plane should trimmed fly left against torque about 40-ft-dia circle Turn adjustments should made shims between thrust block fuselage Ordinarily canard design can take about much power want give 14-bis no exception Flights 50 60 seconds under 30-ft ceiling rule 15-to 18-in loop 070 rubber might want ex periment larger motors higherclimbing flights Indoor facility per mits some good building patient trim ming just little bit luck Santos Dumonts vintage creation might give Fikes Laceys run money Flying Near Airports Careful NEW IMPROVED *Ssr WUWII Ms sUm maiw wait PosE *WANDIT*USFenotNoDes *5 *08mm tnntd *5 *5 lone nar walSflY110 ft CORD5 *5 *Wet Ory ____________ *Stick Abrnaives * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional 5 *sanding control br excellent tinish BawcnrcL 1 Oat Wand 1 each5 5 *1O8 Bailder 5pe~I nc[ 2fiat1 halt-5 roxed wand S ot 0 Omits.5 1 29 Dehone incodns3tlat2halt WAnd *OgmrtS 5 *Additional Wands Abrasives available *5 * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 2805789 * *PO Box 266 uite Texas 751495 PKPOAKCK nan lAundene CLIOOOS Pans unranloan AUJIOIIIWI Kytmaun cans TWO 1111 SIZE PATTERnS tvnu annIcATIne Ann pixies sTeacTIons no. CIIOICKI IILOSTRATK5 OITIOIIAI PATTEWWS nIh ace OX SIX PACK IPICK K8 500 WOOS fan P ~IaOasaaiLnTacs S nUtOI 176 Model Aviation gt Molly teen nm-u-md . eaey osanctilag tines slitS li lOsing New no. IGH PERFORMANCE FLAP K c21zI m C z Get almbor no FASTER & SAFER Z U K U Super 5trong & Sow tan end ng opeod wIthout nscm tIc ng pertonnence Usew h end c saIpanes acivetna ho e ott sw ch ONO Folly adjuntable lit nirtoil br easy installation Rendybuilt comes complete instructions Patent Pending Send br FREE Brochure Dealer Inquiries tnvited &ecSf ice dadlti ornd Box 1962 Lawrence KS 66044 i II --- 3 II Use couponor send name address toI MICROMABK 0112303 24 East Main St cilIrton NJ 00000I NOOKI 3000000I ot _______________________ syaxnP 3 L wo no aOrn0om1 Whip Antenna Gives Hidden Performance
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/07
Page Numbers: 87, 88, 175, 176
The intriguing lines turn-of-the century French fiier match its American counterpart Wright Fiyer ever its flying abiiities considerably iess impressive modeiing though makes teriffic-fiying rubber-powered subject IT WAS ALMOST Old World version Wright Flyer quite match pioneering achievements American brothers famous plane zippy little European biplane long exotic name achieved few records its own back first years century September 13 1907 Santos Dumont 1 4-bis became first heavierthan-air machine make official flight under its own power European continent albeit negligible distance seven meters following month October 23 1906 spunky biplane covered 60 meters winning Archdeacon prize flight over 25 meters coup earned renown 14-bis its builder Santos-Dumont came series flights November 12 yearof longest 220 meters captured Aero Club France 1500franc prize first flight 100 meters put things perspective feats Santos-Dumont 14-bis being played out against backdrop impressive achievements Wright brothers America point chalking up flight times over half-hour almost routinely Still shouldnt let mute brilliance WII1U EU ITIUUU 18111 WHIn Cuga uimw yimnuuiu unu jaisa uxnuuiu U UIN1UIUIUU WIIIIUi gUEKUl unu wiin marng pen heels add deiicacy Right ancient 1 4-bis sits juxtaposed against sllghtiy modern Fike Peanut July1987 87 European planes record Santos-Du mont 14-bis accomplishments stand fact looked vantage its potential rubber-powered Free Flight model examined its own merits Santos-Dumont 14-bis has much recommend 14-bis fuselage proportionately quite long allowing amply long motor wing area gen erous biplane giving light wing loading canard surface requires little enlarging offer stall-free trimming po tential An additional consideration inherent stability added design large amount Scale dihedral side curtain wing struts adds up excellent potential Scale model average ability sustained flight both indoors out Don Srull master canards inventive accomplished Scale modelers world probably first recognize optimize true potential Santos Dumonts brainchild modeling world Beginaing small rubber-powered 1 4-bis published Max-Fax fine DC Maxecuters club newsletter Don has constructed has published information about several ver sions biplane canard models have powered variety ways have refined additional reference data has come light have flown ex ceptionally well model presented Don Srulls blessing basically shrunken version Dons original 1 4-bis published Max-Fax Its intended Indoor Pea nut Scale flying Wood sizes have reduced appropriately original Max-Fax drawing few additional minor alterations evident moments angles attack however left per original Consequently model easy build trim fly its sister ships fuselage sides built directly over plan second side placed top first separated Saran Continued page 175 Len entire thrust bearing prop assembly remove winding Right Although looks fragile model quite strong open area rear permits monitoring rubber condition during winding author uaed balsa thrust bearing Micro-X Products 88 Model Aviation prop made formu sheet balsa around snack-food can Text has details proot othe pudding little ship f lies slowly stably Canard models can toler ate very large motor sizes long fuselage lnvltesyou experlmentwith power Peanut models normally use PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT Fibercl~ flnailings Canopies Available Plans sent Post-Paid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick ZIroli 29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NYI 1787 USA ELS byNICKZIROLI Jets too 516-234-5038 Q4 subtitle suggests may better flight limit now used can find no such limit writings A4 Right no stated flight limit proposal limit variable depend ing upon conditions specific field specific time official flight made limit maximum flight time estimated possible under conditions given field rules combined desire preserve model intact limit such self-imposed flier will detennine dethermalizer timesetting turn will determine length engine run used flight would want use 30-second run two-minute flight nor could normally expect threesecond run produce eight minutes max imum score could come about using minimum engine run flight time estimated possible under conditions concluded September 1987 issue Ron St Jean 3394 Dale Dr Carson City NV 89701 Club PR/Kanyusik Continued page 84 Radio Control remembered rubber-powered models day Wakefield Copland model displayed struck familiar chord being closer models group known flying club plays key role Mankato areas annual Bend River Days Thats whenwe kick off summer flying season putting free fun-flya chance public see some well-built planes look great fly great summer flying season area short exacts price Battling gnats horseflies mosquitoes part package fact persistent mosquitos efforts draw blood models weve come call official state bird Fortunately iron-on coverings can patch up holes airborne again jiflr mall show spring itss well-stocked models members have built during frozen tundra sea son exhibit shows us advantage presenting image serious pro fessional group modelers Gary Endersbe represents club service club circuit flying field well always takes along examples planes has built show newcomers range Tipsy-Nipper L-4 Scale model quarter-scale Zlin Key City Bald Eagles ready assist young flier shows interest learn ing build fly Radio Control models helps us gamer new mem bers perpetuate interest sport Its happening everywhere Clubs over country getting involved communities finding rewards well worth efforts strong public relations program like Bald Eagles draws new members keeps club dynamic vigorous earns attention respect community Santos-Du mont/Kruse Continued page 88 Wrap Super Jet recommended basic construction rear fuselage side however begins taper sharply point might want use flexible cement like Ambroid since joint will have cracked order fuselage pulled together per top view As fuselage box being formed up dummy engine should glued place small drops Wilhold RC 56 before top crosspieces immediately above dummy engine glued po sition Also leave off cabane/landing gear struts until after fuselage cov ered fact should construct landing gear until after wings mounted cabane struts wings constructed identically /32 strip ribs 34a-sq stock should present no problems use 3/asq wood may seem bit unconventional readily available MicroX Prod ucts Inc PO Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 somewhat larger 140-sq may substituted obtaining 34a-sq im practicable Using s-sq stock would im pose too great weight penalty however advised Notice center section bottom wing left uncovered flying surfaces including box kite front stabilizer covered side used MicroX Early Bird tissue has nice antique look although lightweight tissue would work Probably best way go canard through following sequence 1 Build top bottom surfaces 2 Cover bottom surface 3 Construct box shape air speak adding side supports diagonals vertical II MOWNG LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING IWhen move please let us know advancesix weeks requiredI Ito change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Raston VA 22090 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA-member subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions- elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2600 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 I NameI II Address City/State ______________________________________ ZIP ______________ UModelAvietion 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090I July1987 175 DC-31W Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2% Span$3000 AeM5zERO2W 191 Span$3000 cuRTIsP402' — 194 Span$3000 AT-6TEXAN2A Span$3000 FBFBEARCAT2A Span$3000 FOKKERDR-127 Tripe$2700 Plans RK-200r RK-740 Ducted Fans Phantom35 span$1000 Viggan32 span$1000 F-iS36 span$1000 Plan canopy$1500 560 CIIIXINCO AkpiateManse K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Bleeds4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER FOXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER SB SUPER POXY PAINT KAB MIXING CUPS mounting strips Finish covering unit after assembly shrink tissue either wings canard merely pull reasonably tight covering Some covering sag looks perfectly normal old bird type very thin coat nitrate dope sufficient protection against moisture Indoor craft prop blades molded 4-in-dia cylinder used old Fritos corn chip can Soak blades about 20 minutes sink full hot tap water tilt 150 right along cans vertical axis bind position narrow strip cloth An old Ace bandage works well have Assemble prop Gone forever nightmare heli- flier dreads stepping 3 foot tenna ripping oft front prized chopper just ifs ready fly Base loaded short WHIPANTENNA giveshidden performance Less 7 lonitcan mounted project front helicopter inside canopy virtually invisible GORTAM MOOEL PRODUCTS 23961 CRAFTSMAN RD CALABASAS CA 91302 ala 992-0195 218 VERNON ROAD GREENVILLE PA 16125 412 588-1321 jig fixture included plan give both sides blade coat Super Jet toughen Simply put four five large drops Super Jet blade quickly smear around wipe off excess using wadded-up facial tissue kitchen paper towel Micro-X has some nice Teflon washers Flying Scale mod els work well bushing surface between prop /n-in aluminum tube used thrust bearing Assemble 14-bis mounting top wing onto cabane struts followed two inboard side curtain wing struts two wing struts will serve jig fixture getting bottom wing correct angle attack Install rest struts after bottom wing glued place landing gear next Fulton Hungerford wheels arent absolutely neces sary sure dress up model final item basic assembly front box-kite canard Tack-glue place offset 30 left Testors Ambroid can adjusted during flight trimming need Ancillary items such 14-bis lettering steering wheel wire skids rigging will bring model life Dont tempted omit rigging gives immense strength little plane visible sewing thread found fabric shops works just right rigging purposes small front-view plan indicates rigging locations FlIght Adjustment Balance model shown adding bits clay light end All-up weight original rubber seven grams very workable weight Peanut Begin test flights 10- 12-in loop 055 rubber wound 150-200 turns plane should trimmed fly left against torque about 40-ft-dia circle Turn adjustments should made shims between thrust block fuselage Ordinarily canard design can take about much power want give 14-bis no exception Flights 50 60 seconds under 30-ft ceiling rule 15-to 18-in loop 070 rubber might want ex periment larger motors higherclimbing flights Indoor facility per mits some good building patient trim ming just little bit luck Santos Dumonts vintage creation might give Fikes Laceys run money Flying Near Airports Careful NEW IMPROVED *Ssr WUWII Ms sUm maiw wait PosE *WANDIT*USFenotNoDes *5 *08mm tnntd *5 *5 lone nar walSflY110 ft CORD5 *5 *Wet Ory ____________ *Stick Abrnaives * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional 5 *sanding control 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/07
Page Numbers: 87, 88, 175, 176
The intriguing lines turn-of-the century French fiier match its American counterpart Wright Fiyer ever its flying abiiities considerably iess impressive modeiing though makes teriffic-fiying rubber-powered subject IT WAS ALMOST Old World version Wright Flyer quite match pioneering achievements American brothers famous plane zippy little European biplane long exotic name achieved few records its own back first years century September 13 1907 Santos Dumont 1 4-bis became first heavierthan-air machine make official flight under its own power European continent albeit negligible distance seven meters following month October 23 1906 spunky biplane covered 60 meters winning Archdeacon prize flight over 25 meters coup earned renown 14-bis its builder Santos-Dumont came series flights November 12 yearof longest 220 meters captured Aero Club France 1500franc prize first flight 100 meters put things perspective feats Santos-Dumont 14-bis being played out against backdrop impressive achievements Wright brothers America point chalking up flight times over half-hour almost routinely Still shouldnt let mute brilliance WII1U EU ITIUUU 18111 WHIn Cuga uimw yimnuuiu unu jaisa uxnuuiu U UIN1UIUIUU WIIIIUi gUEKUl unu wiin marng pen heels add deiicacy Right ancient 1 4-bis sits juxtaposed against sllghtiy modern Fike Peanut July1987 87 European planes record Santos-Du mont 14-bis accomplishments stand fact looked vantage its potential rubber-powered Free Flight model examined its own merits Santos-Dumont 14-bis has much recommend 14-bis fuselage proportionately quite long allowing amply long motor wing area gen erous biplane giving light wing loading canard surface requires little enlarging offer stall-free trimming po tential An additional consideration inherent stability added design large amount Scale dihedral side curtain wing struts adds up excellent potential Scale model average ability sustained flight both indoors out Don Srull master canards inventive accomplished Scale modelers world probably first recognize optimize true potential Santos Dumonts brainchild modeling world Beginaing small rubber-powered 1 4-bis published Max-Fax fine DC Maxecuters club newsletter Don has constructed has published information about several ver sions biplane canard models have powered variety ways have refined additional reference data has come light have flown ex ceptionally well model presented Don Srulls blessing basically shrunken version Dons original 1 4-bis published Max-Fax Its intended Indoor Pea nut Scale flying Wood sizes have reduced appropriately original Max-Fax drawing few additional minor alterations evident moments angles attack however left per original Consequently model easy build trim fly its sister ships fuselage sides built directly over plan second side placed top first separated Saran Continued page 175 Len entire thrust bearing prop assembly remove winding Right Although looks fragile model quite strong open area rear permits monitoring rubber condition during winding author uaed balsa thrust bearing Micro-X Products 88 Model Aviation prop made formu sheet balsa around snack-food can Text has details proot othe pudding little ship f lies slowly stably Canard models can toler ate very large motor sizes long fuselage lnvltesyou experlmentwith power Peanut models normally use PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT Fibercl~ flnailings Canopies Available Plans sent Post-Paid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick ZIroli 29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NYI 1787 USA ELS byNICKZIROLI Jets too 516-234-5038 Q4 subtitle suggests may better flight limit now used can find no such limit writings A4 Right no stated flight limit proposal limit variable depend ing upon conditions specific field specific time official flight made limit maximum flight time estimated possible under conditions given field rules combined desire preserve model intact limit such self-imposed flier will detennine dethermalizer timesetting turn will determine length engine run used flight would want use 30-second run two-minute flight nor could normally expect threesecond run produce eight minutes max imum score could come about using minimum engine run flight time estimated possible under conditions concluded September 1987 issue Ron St Jean 3394 Dale Dr Carson City NV 89701 Club PR/Kanyusik Continued page 84 Radio Control remembered rubber-powered models day Wakefield Copland model displayed struck familiar chord being closer models group known flying club plays key role Mankato areas annual Bend River Days Thats whenwe kick off summer flying season putting free fun-flya chance public see some well-built planes look great fly great summer flying season area short exacts price Battling gnats horseflies mosquitoes part package fact persistent mosquitos efforts draw blood models weve come call official state bird Fortunately iron-on coverings can patch up holes airborne again jiflr mall show spring itss well-stocked models members have built during frozen tundra sea son exhibit shows us advantage presenting image serious pro fessional group modelers Gary Endersbe represents club service club circuit flying field well always takes along examples planes has built show newcomers range Tipsy-Nipper L-4 Scale model quarter-scale Zlin Key City Bald Eagles ready assist young flier shows interest learn ing build fly Radio Control models helps us gamer new mem bers perpetuate interest sport Its happening everywhere Clubs over country getting involved communities finding rewards well worth efforts strong public relations program like Bald Eagles draws new members keeps club dynamic vigorous earns attention respect community Santos-Du mont/Kruse Continued page 88 Wrap Super Jet recommended basic construction rear fuselage side however begins taper sharply point might want use flexible cement like Ambroid since joint will have cracked order fuselage pulled together per top view As fuselage box being formed up dummy engine should glued place small drops 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give both sides blade coat Super Jet toughen Simply put four five large drops Super Jet blade quickly smear around wipe off excess using wadded-up facial tissue kitchen paper towel Micro-X has some nice Teflon washers Flying Scale mod els work well bushing surface between prop /n-in aluminum tube used thrust bearing Assemble 14-bis mounting top wing onto cabane struts followed two inboard side curtain wing struts two wing struts will serve jig fixture getting bottom wing correct angle attack Install rest struts after bottom wing glued place landing gear next Fulton Hungerford wheels arent absolutely neces sary sure dress up model final item basic assembly front box-kite canard Tack-glue place offset 30 left Testors Ambroid can adjusted during flight trimming need Ancillary items such 14-bis lettering steering wheel wire skids rigging will bring model life Dont tempted omit rigging gives immense strength little plane visible sewing thread found fabric shops works just right rigging purposes small front-view plan indicates rigging locations FlIght Adjustment Balance model shown adding bits clay light end All-up weight original rubber seven grams very workable weight Peanut Begin test flights 10- 12-in loop 055 rubber wound 150-200 turns plane should trimmed fly left against torque about 40-ft-dia circle Turn adjustments should made shims between thrust block fuselage Ordinarily canard design can take about much power want give 14-bis no exception Flights 50 60 seconds under 30-ft ceiling rule 15-to 18-in loop 070 rubber might want ex periment larger motors higherclimbing flights Indoor facility per mits some good building patient trim ming just little bit luck Santos Dumonts vintage creation might give Fikes Laceys run money Flying Near Airports Careful NEW IMPROVED *Ssr WUWII Ms sUm maiw wait PosE *WANDIT*USFenotNoDes *5 *08mm tnntd *5 *5 lone nar walSflY110 ft CORD5 *5 *Wet Ory ____________ *Stick Abrnaives * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional 5 *sanding control br excellent tinish BawcnrcL 1 Oat Wand 1 each5 5 *1O8 Bailder 5pe~I nc[ 2fiat1 halt-5 roxed wand S ot 0 Omits.5 1 29 Dehone incodns3tlat2halt WAnd *OgmrtS 5 *Additional Wands Abrasives available *5 * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 2805789 * *PO Box 266 uite Texas 751495 PKPOAKCK nan lAundene CLIOOOS Pans unranloan AUJIOIIIWI Kytmaun cans TWO 1111 SIZE PATTERnS tvnu annIcATIne Ann pixies sTeacTIons no. 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