This quickie adapta tion Dremel Moto Tool makes effective lathe turning wheels other objects fre quently required small Scale models MA Lidberg WHEELS sold small Scale kits have tradi tionally rather inadequate usually made hardwood plastic rubber never look quite like what supposed represent logical move away kit-supplied wheels commercially available wheels see some real concern trying make wheels look right Some suppliers have come up types sizes wheels suitable Scale models However efforts cannot always utilized quest good looking good flying models because weight involved need special size often Scale plans published notes indicate wheels should cut balsa sanded shape great deal easier talk about often results lumpy out-of-round wheels wob bly center holes Having tried method number times decided precise method malting light-weight wheels needed Because fairly limited application new method couldnt justify large investment hobby budget couldnt stand either small metal working hobby lathes out question lathe photos drawings outcome search practical low cost balsa turner past few years Ive made wheels variety Free Flight Scale models ranging Peanut size 36-in span powered rubber CO-2 glow plug engines Making wheels hard nor does take much time same process can used turn Out other shapes such cowlings spinners engine cylinders lathe shown built around Moto Tool other sources power such electric 56 Model Aviation tool r1 Cdtl ue muoveg o variety positions aiong cut-out base plate stabilized large fender washers can obtained hardware stores drill can used First choice power plant would Moto Tool high speed pro duces better results Ordinarily drill Moto Tool cutting tool put chuck rotated perform work converting lathe well put work piece chuck rotate bringing cutting tool up work shaping lathe photos constructed #2 Moto Tool consists base plate bed clamp Moto Tool cutting tool rest Some modifications bed/clamp will have made accommodate other Moto Tools Make up base plate -in Masonite ply sawing cutout tool rest jig saw add base support pieces bed made block pine -in sq spruce runners glued top Attach bed base four wood screws hose clamp adapted hold motor bed Make up tool rest block add plywood rest epoxy Drill -in hole down through rest block clamp screw bit working clearance trim down wings X 20 wing nut file Fit clamp screw place using two large washers sandwiched base plate combination cutout large washers allows quite variety positions tool rest Make sure upper edge plywood rest piece just aboutthe same height center Moto Tool satisfied fit parts give wooden parts couple coats varnish cleardope protection against dirt Setting up block turning requires little extra work piece will load-bearing like wheel wheel take advantage balsas higher strength-with-the-grain laminating turning block Without laminating wheel full strength two places circumfer ence would produced laminating layer supports others shares load two laminations put grain right angles three layers arrange grain 600 etc Drill -in hole through stack pieces glue together Titebond Hot Stuff 1-in length -in dowel should glued place 5-mm epoxy Epoxy recommended laminating because seams between layers wood will tougher wood visible after Continued page 125 Right Evolution turned wheel Turning block laminated tor strength expoxieci ii-tn dowel mandrel UOW6I IS cnucea IVIUTO Tool spun Shaping done X-Acto blade emery boards smoothed fine sandpaper completed center hole started en larged fit 1/16-in dia aluminum brass tube bushing Left finished turned balsa wheel Peanut Scale model diameter 1 Hub cover made aluminum offset printing plateask print shop old plates sure wear eye protection using lathe February 1981 57 SPORT SCALESPORT TRAINER THE PORTERFIELD COLLEGIATE ideal model sport scale flyer Its gentle forgiving nature make perfect begin ners yet quite responsive skilled hands balsa construc tion light strong Porterfield can rog grass field climb steeply avoid obstacles Its light wing loading lets land dime give nine cents changel Join quiet revolution enjoy Porterfield Collegiate neighborhood park school yard Wing span 695 Area 695 sq Weight 4 lbs 3 channel radio Astro 15 can also use Astro 25 15 25 glow engine 13377 Beach Ave. Venice CA 90291PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT ne R i-iu run u pert iiuie sport trainer uesignea tar toe popular Astro 05 fight system can built high wing cabin rudder elevator control shoulder wing ailerons pylon racing aerobatic flying Span 37 inches wing area 292 sq inches weight 28 oz light weight 3 channel radio 1019 ******* ASTROFLIUNTIAC 1018 Simple Lathe/Lidberg Continued page 57 sanding extra strength wheel single layer 1/32 1/16-in plywood can placed center stack non-load-bearing part like spinner theres no need laminate turning block dowel can glued end grain block Cut corners turning block will balance better turns Put turning block chuck adjust tool rest clear way around Turn Moto Tool rest X Acto blade tool rest use blade trim block smooth cylindrical shape cutting action can best described scraping because side tip X-Acto blade meets balsa 90-l00 cutting occurs because rotation Make light cuts first until get feel operation Reset tool rest necessary keep within -in work surface Take time make small cuts Its much easier make another small cut put back material use emery boards small sanding blocks #100 sandpaper finish shaping cardboard template showing desired cross section will helpful making pieces should match pair wheels need have specific shape template can held near tool rest guidance shaping used piece #320 360 sandpaper will work fine final smoothing Finishing piece involves few coats talc/dope teaspoon talcum powder 1 oz clear dope grain crack filler plus very fine sandpaper used between coats Spray-can flat black enamel lacquer makes pretty good finish tires Drilling straight center hole turned wheel actually pretty easy Drill bits smaller 1/16-in rather fragile lets use easier cheaper approach pilot hole can drilled using apiece 1/32-in wire drill bit Cut piece wire about 1 long side cutters use freshly cut end bit use X-Acto pin vise hold wire pair pliers also satisfactory wheel turns bring cut wire/bit up end dowel Hold wire straight can get hole started Push harder drill deep necessary cant tell hole will usually come out quite straight resulting true running wheel After pilot hole established use 1/16-in bit open hole out fit aluminum brass tubing bearing will epoxied HotStuffed place after wheel cut loose razor saw best tool use removing excess length dowel piece turns set razor saw blade dowel flush end finished piece apply slight pressure ready catch part cut loose shut off tool before cutting through finish cut hand avoid flying parts Other possibilities procedure include making hubs 0-rings donut-shaped gaskets Left completed lathe easily made scraps pine Masonite plywood hose clamp some screws Once youve tried will pleased easy-working qualities balsa Right Unsanded 1-3/16-in wheel Such wheels light realistic An electric drill hand drill may substituted Moto Tool described text February 1981 125 Introducing . Walt Schoonards Fabulous Pitch Guage RIC Helicopters Precise Static Pitch Setting Symetrical Semi-Symetrical Flat Bottom Right Left Rotation Inverted Set-up Unique Blade Attachment Insures Precise Alignment Available from$1995 plus shipping Dealer Inquiries Invited 2594 North Orange Blossom Trail ndo Flonda 32804 305-422-1531 305-647-1335 orto replace heavy metal hubs Quite variety 0-rings available neighborhood hardware store reailistic appearance wheel hub caps can added cover axle ends Caps can made wood vacu-formed plastic thin aluminum like used offset printing soft drink cans note caution working Moto Tool power tool matter some form eye protection should worn Moto Tool turns 20 30000 rpm theres always chance tools material abrasives being thrown about Adequate protection can form face shield plastic goggles Dwight Hale/Nelsen Continued page 60 safety glasses hope idea helps Scale models much has Now can just figure out save another /4 .. know exactly what youre doing time promotes safe flying assures happy successful flights hats off Dwight Hale Dwight teaches students Its just matterdevotion modeling time spends knowing airplane inside-out Never ask itthe younger generation surely will make better anything beyond limits its designmen product ew realistic sport biplane styled like full-size Beercat once raced Rena model spans 47 weighs 51/2 lbs uses 4-channel RC 35 49 engines referred Live Wire Beercat deference its designer Hal deBolt OMECO Hal deBolts old company pioneered RO kits during early 50s produced famous Live Wire trainer 6-ft Live Wire Hal flew bipes National competitionlike Beercat cabane struts positive staggerand Hal associ ated days Midwest So state ments easy quick-building biplane capable maneuvers smooth handling can accepted face value Exclusive saddle jigs assist fuselage assembly Molded cowl ABS plasticas wheel pants Landing gear preformedmotor mount included like bipes put off usual strut complication wish something new distinctive aircraft cabin job ala Beechcraft its negative stagger will look mighty nice flashing around steep corneror riding power approach Extensive instruc tion manual full-size plans ideal 40s sport flier might check out stalls Negative stagger has design plusthe forward wing should arranged stall firstprovides canard-type stability probably other advantages re lating gaplots hereand wing interaction Remember Beechcraft bipes noted speed efficiency 126 Model Aviation Flying Near Airports careful Free Flight Radio control Flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedOr conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown prosimity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY eercat wipe west Pro ducts Co Inc 400 S Indiana St Hobart IN 46342 acnooiseacner uwsgns nale member anne Rum cnarserea AUHA aiso excellent model builder flier witness Giant Scale Devastator has 90-in span powered OS Max 90 Hale developed construction plans big model projecting photographs wall Author Dale Nelsen also took pictures says Devastator flies like airplane should
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/02
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 125, 126
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/02
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 125, 126
This quickie adapta tion Dremel Moto Tool makes effective lathe turning wheels other objects fre quently required small Scale models MA Lidberg WHEELS sold small Scale kits have tradi tionally rather inadequate usually made hardwood plastic rubber never look quite like what supposed represent logical move away kit-supplied wheels commercially available wheels see some real concern trying make wheels look right Some suppliers have come up types sizes wheels suitable Scale models However efforts cannot always utilized quest good looking good flying models because weight involved need special size often Scale plans published notes indicate wheels should cut balsa sanded shape great deal easier talk about often results lumpy out-of-round wheels wob bly center holes Having tried method number times decided precise method malting light-weight wheels needed Because fairly limited application new method couldnt justify large investment hobby budget couldnt stand either small metal working hobby lathes out question lathe photos drawings outcome search practical low cost balsa turner past few years Ive made wheels variety Free Flight Scale models ranging Peanut size 36-in span powered rubber CO-2 glow plug engines Making wheels hard nor does take much time same process can used turn Out other shapes such cowlings spinners engine cylinders lathe shown built around Moto Tool other sources power such electric 56 Model Aviation tool r1 Cdtl ue muoveg o variety positions aiong cut-out base plate stabilized large fender washers can obtained hardware stores drill can used First choice power plant would Moto Tool high speed pro duces better results Ordinarily drill Moto Tool cutting tool put chuck rotated perform work converting lathe well put work piece chuck rotate bringing cutting tool up work shaping lathe photos constructed #2 Moto Tool consists base plate bed clamp Moto Tool cutting tool rest Some modifications bed/clamp will have made accommodate other Moto Tools Make up base plate -in Masonite ply sawing cutout tool rest jig saw add base support pieces bed made block pine -in sq spruce runners glued top Attach bed base four wood screws hose clamp adapted hold motor bed Make up tool rest block add plywood rest epoxy Drill -in hole down through rest block clamp screw bit working clearance trim down wings X 20 wing nut file Fit clamp screw place using two large washers sandwiched base plate combination cutout large washers allows quite variety positions tool rest Make sure upper edge plywood rest piece just aboutthe same height center Moto Tool satisfied fit parts give wooden parts couple coats varnish cleardope protection against dirt Setting up block turning requires little extra work piece will load-bearing like wheel wheel take advantage balsas higher strength-with-the-grain laminating turning block Without laminating wheel full strength two places circumfer ence would produced laminating layer supports others shares load two laminations put grain right angles three layers arrange grain 600 etc Drill -in hole through stack pieces glue together Titebond Hot Stuff 1-in length -in dowel should glued place 5-mm epoxy Epoxy recommended laminating because seams between layers wood will tougher wood visible after Continued page 125 Right Evolution turned wheel Turning block laminated tor strength expoxieci ii-tn dowel mandrel UOW6I IS cnucea IVIUTO Tool spun Shaping done X-Acto blade emery boards smoothed fine sandpaper completed center hole started en larged fit 1/16-in dia aluminum brass tube bushing Left finished turned balsa wheel Peanut Scale model diameter 1 Hub cover made aluminum offset printing plateask print shop old plates sure wear eye protection using lathe February 1981 57 SPORT SCALESPORT TRAINER THE PORTERFIELD COLLEGIATE ideal model sport scale flyer Its gentle forgiving nature make perfect begin ners yet quite responsive skilled hands balsa construc tion light strong Porterfield can rog grass field climb steeply avoid obstacles Its light wing loading lets land dime give nine cents changel Join quiet revolution enjoy Porterfield Collegiate neighborhood park school yard Wing span 695 Area 695 sq Weight 4 lbs 3 channel radio Astro 15 can also use Astro 25 15 25 glow engine 13377 Beach Ave. Venice CA 90291PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT ne R i-iu run u pert iiuie sport trainer uesignea tar toe popular Astro 05 fight system can built high wing cabin rudder elevator control shoulder wing ailerons pylon racing aerobatic flying Span 37 inches wing area 292 sq inches weight 28 oz light weight 3 channel radio 1019 ******* ASTROFLIUNTIAC 1018 Simple Lathe/Lidberg Continued page 57 sanding extra strength wheel single layer 1/32 1/16-in plywood can placed center stack non-load-bearing part like spinner theres no need laminate turning block dowel can glued end grain block Cut corners turning block will balance better turns Put turning block chuck adjust tool rest clear way around Turn Moto Tool rest X Acto blade tool rest use blade trim block smooth cylindrical shape cutting action can best described scraping because side tip X-Acto blade meets balsa 90-l00 cutting occurs because rotation Make light cuts first until get feel operation Reset tool rest necessary keep within -in work surface Take time make small cuts Its much easier make another small cut put back material use emery boards small sanding blocks #100 sandpaper finish shaping cardboard template showing desired cross section will helpful making pieces should match pair wheels need have specific shape template can held near tool rest guidance shaping used piece #320 360 sandpaper will work fine final smoothing Finishing piece involves few coats talc/dope teaspoon talcum powder 1 oz clear dope grain crack filler plus very fine sandpaper used between coats Spray-can flat black enamel lacquer makes pretty good finish tires Drilling straight center hole turned wheel actually pretty easy Drill bits smaller 1/16-in rather fragile lets use easier cheaper approach pilot hole can drilled using apiece 1/32-in wire drill bit Cut piece wire about 1 long side cutters use freshly cut end bit use X-Acto pin vise hold wire pair pliers also satisfactory wheel turns bring cut wire/bit up end dowel Hold wire straight can get hole started Push harder drill deep necessary cant tell hole will usually come out quite straight resulting true running wheel After pilot hole established use 1/16-in bit open hole out fit aluminum brass tubing bearing will epoxied HotStuffed place after wheel cut loose razor saw best tool use removing excess length dowel piece turns set razor saw blade dowel flush end finished piece apply slight pressure ready catch part cut loose shut off tool before cutting through finish cut hand avoid flying parts Other possibilities procedure include making hubs 0-rings donut-shaped gaskets Left completed lathe easily made scraps pine Masonite plywood hose clamp some screws Once youve tried will pleased easy-working qualities balsa Right Unsanded 1-3/16-in wheel Such wheels light realistic An electric drill hand drill may substituted Moto Tool described text February 1981 125 Introducing . Walt Schoonards Fabulous Pitch Guage RIC Helicopters Precise Static Pitch Setting Symetrical Semi-Symetrical Flat Bottom Right Left Rotation Inverted Set-up Unique Blade Attachment Insures Precise Alignment Available from$1995 plus shipping Dealer Inquiries Invited 2594 North Orange Blossom Trail ndo Flonda 32804 305-422-1531 305-647-1335 orto replace heavy metal hubs Quite variety 0-rings available neighborhood hardware store reailistic appearance wheel hub caps can added cover axle ends Caps can made wood vacu-formed plastic thin aluminum like used offset printing soft drink cans note caution working Moto Tool power tool matter some form eye protection should worn Moto Tool turns 20 30000 rpm theres always chance tools material abrasives being thrown about Adequate protection can form face shield plastic goggles Dwight Hale/Nelsen Continued page 60 safety glasses hope idea helps Scale models much has Now can just figure out save another /4 .. know exactly what youre doing time promotes safe flying assures happy successful flights hats off Dwight Hale Dwight teaches students Its just matterdevotion modeling time spends knowing airplane inside-out Never ask itthe younger generation surely will make better anything beyond limits its designmen product ew realistic sport biplane styled like full-size Beercat once raced Rena model spans 47 weighs 51/2 lbs uses 4-channel RC 35 49 engines referred Live Wire Beercat deference its designer Hal deBolt OMECO Hal deBolts old company pioneered RO kits during early 50s produced famous Live Wire trainer 6-ft Live Wire Hal flew bipes National competitionlike Beercat cabane struts positive staggerand Hal associ ated days Midwest So state ments easy quick-building biplane capable maneuvers smooth handling can accepted face value Exclusive saddle jigs assist fuselage assembly Molded cowl ABS plasticas wheel pants Landing gear preformedmotor mount included like bipes put off usual strut complication wish something new distinctive aircraft cabin job ala Beechcraft its negative stagger will look mighty nice flashing around steep corneror riding power approach Extensive instruc tion manual full-size plans ideal 40s sport flier might check out stalls Negative stagger has design plusthe forward wing should arranged stall firstprovides canard-type stability probably other advantages re lating gaplots hereand wing interaction Remember Beechcraft bipes noted speed efficiency 126 Model Aviation Flying Near Airports careful Free Flight Radio control Flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedOr conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown prosimity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY eercat wipe west Pro ducts Co Inc 400 S Indiana St Hobart IN 46342 acnooiseacner uwsgns nale member anne Rum cnarserea AUHA aiso excellent model builder flier witness Giant Scale Devastator has 90-in span powered OS Max 90 Hale developed construction plans big model projecting photographs wall Author Dale Nelsen also took pictures says Devastator flies like airplane should
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/02
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 125, 126
This quickie adapta tion Dremel Moto Tool makes effective lathe turning wheels other objects fre quently required small Scale models MA Lidberg WHEELS sold small Scale kits have tradi tionally rather inadequate usually made hardwood plastic rubber never look quite like what supposed represent logical move away kit-supplied wheels commercially available wheels see some real concern trying make wheels look right Some suppliers have come up types sizes wheels suitable Scale models However efforts cannot always utilized quest good looking good flying models because weight involved need special size often Scale plans published notes indicate wheels should cut balsa sanded shape great deal easier talk about often results lumpy out-of-round wheels wob bly center holes Having tried method number times decided precise method malting light-weight wheels needed Because fairly limited application new method couldnt justify large investment hobby budget couldnt stand either small metal working hobby lathes out question lathe photos drawings outcome search practical low cost balsa turner past few years Ive made wheels variety Free Flight Scale models ranging Peanut size 36-in span powered rubber CO-2 glow plug engines Making wheels hard nor does take much time same process can used turn Out other shapes such cowlings spinners engine cylinders lathe shown built around Moto Tool other sources power such electric 56 Model Aviation tool r1 Cdtl ue muoveg o variety positions aiong cut-out base plate stabilized large fender washers can obtained hardware stores drill can used First choice power plant would Moto Tool high speed pro duces better results Ordinarily drill Moto Tool cutting tool put chuck rotated perform work converting lathe well put work piece chuck rotate bringing cutting tool up work shaping lathe photos constructed #2 Moto Tool consists base plate bed clamp Moto Tool cutting tool rest Some modifications bed/clamp will have made accommodate other Moto Tools Make up base plate -in Masonite ply sawing cutout tool rest jig saw add base support pieces bed made block pine -in sq spruce runners glued top Attach bed base four wood screws hose clamp adapted hold motor bed Make up tool rest block add plywood rest epoxy Drill -in hole down through rest block clamp screw bit working clearance trim down wings X 20 wing nut file Fit clamp screw place using two large washers sandwiched base plate combination cutout large washers allows quite variety positions tool rest Make sure upper edge plywood rest piece just aboutthe same height center Moto Tool satisfied fit parts give wooden parts couple coats varnish cleardope protection against dirt Setting up block turning requires little extra work piece will load-bearing like wheel wheel take advantage balsas higher strength-with-the-grain laminating turning block Without laminating wheel full strength two places circumfer ence would produced laminating layer supports others shares load two laminations put grain right angles three layers arrange grain 600 etc Drill -in hole through stack pieces glue together Titebond Hot Stuff 1-in length -in dowel should glued place 5-mm epoxy Epoxy recommended laminating because seams between layers wood will tougher wood visible after Continued page 125 Right Evolution turned wheel Turning block laminated tor strength expoxieci ii-tn dowel mandrel UOW6I IS cnucea IVIUTO Tool spun Shaping done X-Acto blade emery boards smoothed fine sandpaper completed center hole started en larged fit 1/16-in dia aluminum brass tube bushing Left finished turned balsa wheel Peanut Scale model diameter 1 Hub cover made aluminum offset printing plateask print shop old plates sure wear eye protection using lathe February 1981 57 SPORT SCALESPORT TRAINER THE PORTERFIELD COLLEGIATE ideal model sport scale flyer Its gentle forgiving nature make perfect begin ners yet quite responsive skilled hands balsa construc tion light strong Porterfield can rog grass field climb steeply avoid obstacles Its light wing loading lets land dime give nine cents changel Join quiet revolution enjoy Porterfield Collegiate neighborhood park school yard Wing span 695 Area 695 sq Weight 4 lbs 3 channel radio Astro 15 can also use Astro 25 15 25 glow engine 13377 Beach Ave. Venice CA 90291PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT ne R i-iu run u pert iiuie sport trainer uesignea tar toe popular Astro 05 fight system can built high wing cabin rudder elevator control shoulder wing ailerons pylon racing aerobatic flying Span 37 inches wing area 292 sq inches weight 28 oz light weight 3 channel radio 1019 ******* ASTROFLIUNTIAC 1018 Simple Lathe/Lidberg Continued page 57 sanding extra strength wheel single layer 1/32 1/16-in plywood can placed center stack non-load-bearing part like spinner theres no need laminate turning block dowel can glued end grain block Cut corners turning block will balance better turns Put turning block chuck adjust tool rest clear way around Turn Moto Tool rest X Acto blade tool rest use blade trim block smooth cylindrical shape cutting action can best described scraping because side tip X-Acto blade meets balsa 90-l00 cutting occurs because rotation Make light cuts first until get feel operation Reset tool rest necessary keep within -in work surface Take time make small cuts Its much easier make another small cut put back material use emery boards small sanding blocks #100 sandpaper finish shaping cardboard template showing desired cross section will helpful making pieces should match pair wheels need have specific shape template can held near tool rest guidance shaping used piece #320 360 sandpaper will work fine final smoothing Finishing piece involves few coats talc/dope teaspoon talcum powder 1 oz clear dope grain crack filler plus very fine sandpaper used between coats Spray-can flat black enamel lacquer makes pretty good finish tires Drilling straight center hole turned wheel actually pretty easy Drill bits smaller 1/16-in rather fragile lets use easier cheaper approach pilot hole can drilled using apiece 1/32-in wire drill bit Cut piece wire about 1 long side cutters use freshly cut end bit use X-Acto pin vise hold wire pair pliers also satisfactory wheel turns bring cut wire/bit up end dowel Hold wire straight can get hole started Push harder drill deep necessary cant tell hole will usually come out quite straight resulting true running wheel After pilot hole established use 1/16-in bit open hole out fit aluminum brass tubing bearing will epoxied HotStuffed place after wheel cut loose razor saw best tool use removing excess length dowel piece turns set razor saw blade dowel flush end finished piece apply slight pressure ready catch part cut loose shut off tool before cutting through finish cut hand avoid flying parts Other possibilities procedure include making hubs 0-rings donut-shaped gaskets Left completed lathe easily made scraps pine Masonite plywood hose clamp some screws Once youve tried will pleased easy-working qualities balsa Right Unsanded 1-3/16-in wheel Such wheels light realistic An electric drill hand drill may substituted Moto Tool described text February 1981 125 Introducing . Walt Schoonards Fabulous Pitch Guage RIC Helicopters Precise Static Pitch Setting Symetrical Semi-Symetrical Flat Bottom Right Left Rotation Inverted Set-up Unique Blade Attachment Insures Precise Alignment Available from$1995 plus shipping Dealer Inquiries Invited 2594 North Orange Blossom Trail ndo Flonda 32804 305-422-1531 305-647-1335 orto replace heavy metal hubs Quite variety 0-rings available neighborhood hardware store reailistic appearance wheel hub caps can added cover axle ends Caps can made wood vacu-formed plastic thin aluminum like used offset printing soft drink cans note caution working Moto Tool power tool matter some form eye protection should worn Moto Tool turns 20 30000 rpm theres always chance tools material abrasives being thrown about Adequate protection can form face shield plastic goggles Dwight Hale/Nelsen Continued page 60 safety glasses hope idea helps Scale models much has Now can just figure out save another /4 .. know exactly what youre doing time promotes safe flying assures happy successful flights hats off Dwight Hale Dwight teaches students Its just matterdevotion modeling time spends knowing airplane inside-out Never ask itthe younger generation surely will make better anything beyond limits its designmen product ew realistic sport biplane styled like full-size Beercat once raced Rena model spans 47 weighs 51/2 lbs uses 4-channel RC 35 49 engines referred Live Wire Beercat deference its designer Hal deBolt OMECO Hal deBolts old company pioneered RO kits during early 50s produced famous Live Wire trainer 6-ft Live Wire Hal flew bipes National competitionlike Beercat cabane struts positive staggerand Hal associ ated days Midwest So state ments easy quick-building biplane capable maneuvers smooth handling can accepted face value Exclusive saddle jigs assist fuselage assembly Molded cowl ABS plasticas wheel pants Landing gear preformedmotor mount included like bipes put off usual strut complication wish something new distinctive aircraft cabin job ala Beechcraft its negative stagger will look mighty nice flashing around steep corneror riding power approach Extensive instruc tion manual full-size plans ideal 40s sport flier might check out stalls Negative stagger has design plusthe forward wing should arranged stall firstprovides canard-type stability probably other advantages re lating gaplots hereand wing interaction Remember Beechcraft bipes noted speed efficiency 126 Model Aviation Flying Near Airports careful Free Flight Radio control Flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedOr conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown prosimity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY eercat wipe west Pro ducts Co Inc 400 S Indiana St Hobart IN 46342 acnooiseacner uwsgns nale member anne Rum cnarserea AUHA aiso excellent model builder flier witness Giant Scale Devastator has 90-in span powered OS Max 90 Hale developed construction plans big model projecting photographs wall Author Dale Nelsen also took pictures says Devastator flies like airplane should
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/02
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 125, 126
This quickie adapta tion Dremel Moto Tool makes effective lathe turning wheels other objects fre quently required small Scale models MA Lidberg WHEELS sold small Scale kits have tradi tionally rather inadequate usually made hardwood plastic rubber never look quite like what supposed represent logical move away kit-supplied wheels commercially available wheels see some real concern trying make wheels look right Some suppliers have come up types sizes wheels suitable Scale models However efforts cannot always utilized quest good looking good flying models because weight involved need special size often Scale plans published notes indicate wheels should cut balsa sanded shape great deal easier talk about often results lumpy out-of-round wheels wob bly center holes Having tried method number times decided precise method malting light-weight wheels needed Because fairly limited application new method couldnt justify large investment hobby budget couldnt stand either small metal working hobby lathes out question lathe photos drawings outcome search practical low cost balsa turner past few years Ive made wheels variety Free Flight Scale models ranging Peanut size 36-in span powered rubber CO-2 glow plug engines Making wheels hard nor does take much time same process can used turn Out other shapes such cowlings spinners engine cylinders lathe shown built around Moto Tool other sources power such electric 56 Model Aviation tool r1 Cdtl ue muoveg o variety positions aiong cut-out base plate stabilized large fender washers can obtained hardware stores drill can used First choice power plant would Moto Tool high speed pro duces better results Ordinarily drill Moto Tool cutting tool put chuck rotated perform work converting lathe well put work piece chuck rotate bringing cutting tool up work shaping lathe photos constructed #2 Moto Tool consists base plate bed clamp Moto Tool cutting tool rest Some modifications bed/clamp will have made accommodate other Moto Tools Make up base plate -in Masonite ply sawing cutout tool rest jig saw add base support pieces bed made block pine -in sq spruce runners glued top Attach bed base four wood screws hose clamp adapted hold motor bed Make up tool rest block add plywood rest epoxy Drill -in hole down through rest block clamp screw bit working clearance trim down wings X 20 wing nut file Fit clamp screw place using two large washers sandwiched base plate combination cutout large washers allows quite variety positions tool rest Make sure upper edge plywood rest piece just aboutthe same height center Moto Tool satisfied fit parts give wooden parts couple coats varnish cleardope protection against dirt Setting up block turning requires little extra work piece will load-bearing like wheel wheel take advantage balsas higher strength-with-the-grain laminating turning block Without laminating wheel full strength two places circumfer ence would produced laminating layer supports others shares load two laminations put grain right angles three layers arrange grain 600 etc Drill -in hole through stack pieces glue together Titebond Hot Stuff 1-in length -in dowel should glued place 5-mm epoxy Epoxy recommended laminating because seams between layers wood will tougher wood visible after Continued page 125 Right Evolution turned wheel Turning block laminated tor strength expoxieci ii-tn dowel mandrel UOW6I IS cnucea IVIUTO Tool spun Shaping done X-Acto blade emery boards smoothed fine sandpaper completed center hole started en larged fit 1/16-in dia aluminum brass tube bushing Left finished turned balsa wheel Peanut Scale model diameter 1 Hub cover made aluminum offset printing plateask print shop old plates sure wear eye protection using lathe February 1981 57 SPORT SCALESPORT TRAINER THE PORTERFIELD COLLEGIATE ideal model sport scale flyer Its gentle forgiving nature make perfect begin ners yet quite responsive skilled hands balsa construc tion light strong Porterfield can rog grass field climb steeply avoid obstacles Its light wing loading lets land dime give nine cents changel Join quiet revolution enjoy Porterfield Collegiate neighborhood park school yard Wing span 695 Area 695 sq Weight 4 lbs 3 channel radio Astro 15 can also use Astro 25 15 25 glow engine 13377 Beach Ave. Venice CA 90291PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT ne R i-iu run u pert iiuie sport trainer uesignea tar toe popular Astro 05 fight system can built high wing cabin rudder elevator control shoulder wing ailerons pylon racing aerobatic flying Span 37 inches wing area 292 sq inches weight 28 oz light weight 3 channel radio 1019 ******* ASTROFLIUNTIAC 1018 Simple Lathe/Lidberg Continued page 57 sanding extra strength wheel single layer 1/32 1/16-in plywood can placed center stack non-load-bearing part like spinner theres no need laminate turning block dowel can glued end grain block Cut corners turning block will balance better turns Put turning block chuck adjust tool rest clear way around Turn Moto Tool rest X Acto blade tool rest use blade trim block smooth cylindrical shape cutting action can best described scraping because side tip X-Acto blade meets balsa 90-l00 cutting occurs because rotation Make light cuts first until get feel operation Reset tool rest necessary keep within -in work surface Take time make small cuts Its much easier make another small cut put back material use emery boards small sanding blocks #100 sandpaper finish shaping cardboard template showing desired cross section will helpful making pieces should match pair wheels need have specific shape template can held near tool rest guidance shaping used piece #320 360 sandpaper will work fine final smoothing Finishing piece involves few coats talc/dope teaspoon talcum powder 1 oz clear dope grain crack filler plus very fine sandpaper used between coats Spray-can flat black enamel lacquer makes pretty good finish tires Drilling straight center hole turned wheel actually pretty easy Drill bits smaller 1/16-in rather fragile lets use easier cheaper approach pilot hole can drilled using apiece 1/32-in wire drill bit Cut piece wire about 1 long side cutters use freshly cut end bit use X-Acto pin vise hold wire pair pliers also satisfactory wheel turns bring cut wire/bit up end dowel Hold wire straight can get hole started Push harder drill deep necessary cant tell hole will usually come out quite straight resulting true running wheel After pilot hole established use 1/16-in bit open hole out fit aluminum brass tubing bearing will epoxied HotStuffed place after wheel cut loose razor saw best tool use removing excess length dowel piece turns set razor saw blade dowel flush end finished piece apply slight pressure ready catch part cut loose shut off tool before cutting through finish cut hand avoid flying parts Other possibilities procedure include making hubs 0-rings donut-shaped gaskets Left completed lathe easily made scraps pine Masonite plywood hose clamp some screws Once youve tried will pleased easy-working qualities balsa Right Unsanded 1-3/16-in wheel Such wheels light realistic An electric drill hand drill may substituted Moto Tool described text February 1981 125 Introducing . Walt Schoonards Fabulous Pitch Guage RIC Helicopters Precise Static Pitch Setting Symetrical Semi-Symetrical Flat Bottom Right Left Rotation Inverted Set-up Unique Blade Attachment Insures Precise Alignment Available from$1995 plus shipping Dealer Inquiries Invited 2594 North Orange Blossom Trail ndo Flonda 32804 305-422-1531 305-647-1335 orto replace heavy metal hubs Quite variety 0-rings available neighborhood hardware store reailistic appearance wheel hub caps can added cover axle ends Caps can made wood vacu-formed plastic thin aluminum like used offset printing soft drink cans note caution working Moto Tool power tool matter some form eye protection should worn Moto Tool turns 20 30000 rpm theres always chance tools material abrasives being thrown about Adequate protection can form face shield plastic goggles Dwight Hale/Nelsen Continued page 60 safety glasses hope idea helps Scale models much has Now can just figure out save another /4 .. know exactly what youre doing time promotes safe flying assures happy successful flights hats off Dwight Hale Dwight teaches students Its just matterdevotion modeling time spends knowing airplane inside-out Never ask itthe younger generation surely will make better anything beyond limits its designmen product ew realistic sport biplane styled like full-size Beercat once raced Rena model spans 47 weighs 51/2 lbs uses 4-channel RC 35 49 engines referred Live Wire Beercat deference its designer Hal deBolt OMECO Hal deBolts old company pioneered RO kits during early 50s produced famous Live Wire trainer 6-ft Live Wire Hal flew bipes National competitionlike Beercat cabane struts positive staggerand Hal associ ated days Midwest So state ments easy quick-building biplane capable maneuvers smooth handling can accepted face value Exclusive saddle jigs assist fuselage assembly Molded cowl ABS plasticas wheel pants Landing gear preformedmotor mount included like bipes put off usual strut complication wish something new distinctive aircraft cabin job ala Beechcraft its negative stagger will look mighty nice flashing around steep corneror riding power approach Extensive instruc tion manual full-size plans ideal 40s sport flier might check out stalls Negative stagger has design plusthe forward wing should arranged stall firstprovides canard-type stability probably other advantages re lating gaplots hereand wing interaction Remember Beechcraft bipes noted speed efficiency 126 Model Aviation Flying Near Airports careful Free Flight Radio control Flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedOr conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown prosimity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY eercat wipe west Pro ducts Co Inc 400 S Indiana St Hobart IN 46342 acnooiseacner uwsgns nale member anne Rum cnarserea AUHA aiso excellent model builder flier witness Giant Scale Devastator has 90-in span powered OS Max 90 Hale developed construction plans big model projecting photographs wall Author Dale Nelsen also took pictures says Devastator flies like airplane should
