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Signs of the Times

Author: D. Iden


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 38

S SIG OF THE ES U Duke Iden re trying squeeze some final credit card can get new kit everyone else will have time youre finished Are tired researching find out P-5 1 Fourth Fighter Group stationed Debden Field looked morning June 8 1944 really tired putting up construction signs way work Take heartGlen Stucker Cincinnati Ohio has cheap outlet takes care of frustrations makes strange things StyrofoamrM such flying saucers flying irons shirts Hes still loose hes still itonly time hes making flying traffic signs 36 Model Aviation e good views left-hand turn signan example simplicity top photo creator Glen Stucker poses model Glen Stucker road construction signsmany people would love see fly away Note left signs wording25OOO miles Right John Arbogast hand-launches CAUTION barrel Ross Ohio flying fieldnot far AMA President Dave Browns home model policeman f lies above interstate takes off base tested before adding bust Photos author Graphic Desion Julie Anne Visco have seen sign Michigan Florida few have seen fly Size color comparable original railroad buffs Glen holds X-Wing still flies well tracks beautifully Shown next original August1997 37 Glen uses tried-and-true ideas has developed throughout years First powers designs 40- 50-size engines uses mechanical servo linkupstheres no computer stuff gets building materials local hardware store uses white yellow Elmer 5TM glue epoxy stress places and/or UFO cyanoacrylate glues want build something unusual well-known neighborhood heres according Glen Stucker Weight Dont worry about StyrofoamiM light wings big weight no problem have used Avoex motor 21 batteries have flown weird stuff Electric Just dont something stupid like sculpting pilot brick AerodynamicsWhat Makes Fly Set Center Gravity 20-25% leading edge Make downthrust 5 70 elevator 2- 40 up set should little tail heavy Works almost time Size models about 48 inches long about 30 inches wide Now go get foam glue begin Weird Stuff Catching Academy Model Aeronautics Show Team Hurricanes Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati RIC Club GCRCC use different entertaining aircraft delight children spectators air shows cheap easy build can repaired quickly have pet peeve something would like make fly away just follow guidelines Iden 1845 Reed Rd Lima OH 45804 EifD RIC SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northyille Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus EK Catalog containing lists RIC maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE Kline Discover MCard ViSA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & others UPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom 38 Model Aviation ox 144Dealer Inquiries welcome Wood Ridge NJ 07075Disairplanes built Custom Built Aircraft 910-869-9339

Author: D. Iden


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 38

S SIG OF THE ES U Duke Iden re trying squeeze some final credit card can get new kit everyone else will have time youre finished Are tired researching find out P-5 1 Fourth Fighter Group stationed Debden Field looked morning June 8 1944 really tired putting up construction signs way work Take heartGlen Stucker Cincinnati Ohio has cheap outlet takes care of frustrations makes strange things StyrofoamrM such flying saucers flying irons shirts Hes still loose hes still itonly time hes making flying traffic signs 36 Model Aviation e good views left-hand turn signan example simplicity top photo creator Glen Stucker poses model Glen Stucker road construction signsmany people would love see fly away Note left signs wording25OOO miles Right John Arbogast hand-launches CAUTION barrel Ross Ohio flying fieldnot far AMA President Dave Browns home model policeman f lies above interstate takes off base tested before adding bust Photos author Graphic Desion Julie Anne Visco have seen sign Michigan Florida few have seen fly Size color comparable original railroad buffs Glen holds X-Wing still flies well tracks beautifully Shown next original August1997 37 Glen uses tried-and-true ideas has developed throughout years First powers designs 40- 50-size engines uses mechanical servo linkupstheres no computer stuff gets building materials local hardware store uses white yellow Elmer 5TM glue epoxy stress places and/or UFO cyanoacrylate glues want build something unusual well-known neighborhood heres according Glen Stucker Weight Dont worry about StyrofoamiM light wings big weight no problem have used Avoex motor 21 batteries have flown weird stuff Electric Just dont something stupid like sculpting pilot brick AerodynamicsWhat Makes Fly Set Center Gravity 20-25% leading edge Make downthrust 5 70 elevator 2- 40 up set should little tail heavy Works almost time Size models about 48 inches long about 30 inches wide Now go get foam glue begin Weird Stuff Catching Academy Model Aeronautics Show Team Hurricanes Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati RIC Club GCRCC use different entertaining aircraft delight children spectators air shows cheap easy build can repaired quickly have pet peeve something would like make fly away just follow guidelines Iden 1845 Reed Rd Lima OH 45804 EifD RIC SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northyille Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus EK Catalog containing lists RIC maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE Kline Discover MCard ViSA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & others UPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom 38 Model Aviation ox 144Dealer Inquiries welcome Wood Ridge NJ 07075Disairplanes built Custom Built Aircraft 910-869-9339

Author: D. Iden


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 38

S SIG OF THE ES U Duke Iden re trying squeeze some final credit card can get new kit everyone else will have time youre finished Are tired researching find out P-5 1 Fourth Fighter Group stationed Debden Field looked morning June 8 1944 really tired putting up construction signs way work Take heartGlen Stucker Cincinnati Ohio has cheap outlet takes care of frustrations makes strange things StyrofoamrM such flying saucers flying irons shirts Hes still loose hes still itonly time hes making flying traffic signs 36 Model Aviation e good views left-hand turn signan example simplicity top photo creator Glen Stucker poses model Glen Stucker road construction signsmany people would love see fly away Note left signs wording25OOO miles Right John Arbogast hand-launches CAUTION barrel Ross Ohio flying fieldnot far AMA President Dave Browns home model policeman f lies above interstate takes off base tested before adding bust Photos author Graphic Desion Julie Anne Visco have seen sign Michigan Florida few have seen fly Size color comparable original railroad buffs Glen holds X-Wing still flies well tracks beautifully Shown next original August1997 37 Glen uses tried-and-true ideas has developed throughout years First powers designs 40- 50-size engines uses mechanical servo linkupstheres no computer stuff gets building materials local hardware store uses white yellow Elmer 5TM glue epoxy stress places and/or UFO cyanoacrylate glues want build something unusual well-known neighborhood heres according Glen Stucker Weight Dont worry about StyrofoamiM light wings big weight no problem have used Avoex motor 21 batteries have flown weird stuff Electric Just dont something stupid like sculpting pilot brick AerodynamicsWhat Makes Fly Set Center Gravity 20-25% leading edge Make downthrust 5 70 elevator 2- 40 up set should little tail heavy Works almost time Size models about 48 inches long about 30 inches wide Now go get foam glue begin Weird Stuff Catching Academy Model Aeronautics Show Team Hurricanes Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati RIC Club GCRCC use different entertaining aircraft delight children spectators air shows cheap easy build can repaired quickly have pet peeve something would like make fly away just follow guidelines Iden 1845 Reed Rd Lima OH 45804 EifD RIC SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northyille Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus EK Catalog containing lists RIC maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE Kline Discover MCard ViSA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & others UPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom 38 Model Aviation ox 144Dealer Inquiries welcome Wood Ridge NJ 07075Disairplanes built Custom Built Aircraft 910-869-9339

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