Bill also built a successful autogyro wing for his foam-board Sparky.Another foam-board-based small- eld flyer is the HIM1 by Ike Medina and Ron Rizzo.Small- eld flying and foam board go togetherW hen it comes to building models for small fl ying sites, there are two important factors: light weight and durability. Light weight translates into slower fl ying speeds and durability is important because of the increased chances of hitting objects when fl ying in a confi ned space. A material that has become popular for building lightweight models that can take some punishment is foam board. It is inexpensive and readily available. It comes in colors or in white sheets, which can be easily decorated with colored markers or light applications of spray paint. You can get quite creative with foam-board models. The benefi ts of foam board as model airplane construction material have not been lost on longtime modeler Bill Welle of Nokomis, Florida. Bill has built many models from balsa but is also exploring foam board as a primary construction material. He sent me a photograph of his enlarged Ed Lidgard-designed Sparky. Bill’s version has a wingspan of 48 inches and is made from 3/16-inch foam board. The model is powered by a Turnigy 2820 outrunner (Hobby King) electric motor that gets energy from a two-cell 1300 mAh LiPo pack. Bill said the original Sparky was a rubber-powered FF model, but the enlarged foam-board version is a nice-fl ying RC model. See the “Sources” listing for Hobby King. Bill has also built an autogyro wing for the Sparky using foam board. That confi guration of the model is also reported to be a great fl ier. Nice work, Bill! A couple of other modelers who are reaping the benefi ts of foam-board construction are Ike Medina and Ron Rizzo of the Florence, Arizona, area. Ike and Ron like the low of the material, the Bill Welle built this 48-inch version of the Ed Lidgard Sparky using foam board.
variety of colors, and the satisfaction that comes from designing their own models. A result of their efforts is shown Bob Aberle’s 100-square-inch version of the Kiel Kra Outlaw.in one of the photos. The aircraft has a 301/2-inch wingspan, weighs 17.6 ounces, uses a 2212/6 motor from RC Hot Deals, and requires a three-cell 1100 mAh LiPo battery pack. See the “Sources” listing for RC Hot Deals.ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51Shortly after its introduction, the ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51 became a popular subject for modeler-applied markings and modifi cations to enhance appearance. I received a letter from Angelo Manatas of Skokie, Illinois, that included a photo of his nicely re-marked ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51. In addition to replacing the factory markings with those of the full-scale Detroit Miss P-51 Mustang and adding landing gear covers, Angelo replaced the solid foam canopy with a clear plastic unit from Park Flyer Plastics. The dressed-up Ultra Micro P-51 looks sharp. If you would like a canopy such as the one Angelo used, see the “Sources” listing for Park Flyer Plastics.Bob Aberle Continues to Design If you have read this column in recent years, or seen the online publication RC Micro World, you know that MA columnist and technical editor, Bob Aberle, is a prolifi c model airplane designer and builder. I am pleased to share with you one of his latest offerings. It is a reduced size, 100-square-inch version of the Kiel Kraft Outlaw. It has a fl ying weight of 5.1 ounces and is powered with an E-fl ite Park 180 motor. The go juice for the motor comes from a two-cell 450 mAh LiPo battery pack. In addition to reducing the size of the model, Bob made it a tail-dragger rather than the original tricycle landing gear layout. Bob reports that the model is a nice fl ier. You can get a copy of the full-size 84Model Aviation FEBRUARY 2013www.ModelAviation.comSMALLFIELD FLYING083
Using a clear canopy from Park Flyer Plastics, Angelo Manatas reworked the markings of his ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51 to those of the full-scale Detroit Miss P-51 Mustang.plans by subscribing to RC Micro World. See the “Sources” listing.Carl Hock’s 1961 Septalette In my October 2012 column, I showed you some of the models I saw at the 2012 Small Model Airplane Lovers’ League (SMALL) event. A photo of Carl Hock and his two Septalette models was included with the column. That design fi rst appeared in a 1961 issue of Grid Leaks. The original model was for 1/2A glow power and single-channel radios. Carl redrew the plans in CAD for both glow and electric power, with control supplied by modern multichannel radios. Both plans are available for free download from my website. You will fi nd them at the address listed in “Sources.” Go to the downloadable plans link and then the RC models link.This brings me to the close of this column. As always, let me know what you are doing in the world of small-fi eld fl ying. SOURCES:Hobby Kingwww.hobbyking.comRC Hot Deals(503) 766-4119www.rchotdeals.comPark Flyer Plastics(817) 233-1215www.parkfl yerplastics.comRC Micro Worldwww.fullsizeplans.com1961 Septalettewww.parmodels.com/Plans/Septallete.htmPaul Bradley10201 Scarletoak Dr.Independence, KY [email protected].com85Model Aviation FEBRUARY 2013www.ModelAviation.com083
Edition: Model Aviation - 2013/02
Page Numbers: 83,84,85
Edition: Model Aviation - 2013/02
Page Numbers: 83,84,85
Bill also built a successful autogyro wing for his foam-board Sparky.Another foam-board-based small- eld flyer is the HIM1 by Ike Medina and Ron Rizzo.Small- eld flying and foam board go togetherW hen it comes to building models for small fl ying sites, there are two important factors: light weight and durability. Light weight translates into slower fl ying speeds and durability is important because of the increased chances of hitting objects when fl ying in a confi ned space. A material that has become popular for building lightweight models that can take some punishment is foam board. It is inexpensive and readily available. It comes in colors or in white sheets, which can be easily decorated with colored markers or light applications of spray paint. You can get quite creative with foam-board models. The benefi ts of foam board as model airplane construction material have not been lost on longtime modeler Bill Welle of Nokomis, Florida. Bill has built many models from balsa but is also exploring foam board as a primary construction material. He sent me a photograph of his enlarged Ed Lidgard-designed Sparky. Bill’s version has a wingspan of 48 inches and is made from 3/16-inch foam board. The model is powered by a Turnigy 2820 outrunner (Hobby King) electric motor that gets energy from a two-cell 1300 mAh LiPo pack. Bill said the original Sparky was a rubber-powered FF model, but the enlarged foam-board version is a nice-fl ying RC model. See the “Sources” listing for Hobby King. Bill has also built an autogyro wing for the Sparky using foam board. That confi guration of the model is also reported to be a great fl ier. Nice work, Bill! A couple of other modelers who are reaping the benefi ts of foam-board construction are Ike Medina and Ron Rizzo of the Florence, Arizona, area. Ike and Ron like the low of the material, the Bill Welle built this 48-inch version of the Ed Lidgard Sparky using foam board.
variety of colors, and the satisfaction that comes from designing their own models. A result of their efforts is shown Bob Aberle’s 100-square-inch version of the Kiel Kra Outlaw.in one of the photos. The aircraft has a 301/2-inch wingspan, weighs 17.6 ounces, uses a 2212/6 motor from RC Hot Deals, and requires a three-cell 1100 mAh LiPo battery pack. See the “Sources” listing for RC Hot Deals.ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51Shortly after its introduction, the ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51 became a popular subject for modeler-applied markings and modifi cations to enhance appearance. I received a letter from Angelo Manatas of Skokie, Illinois, that included a photo of his nicely re-marked ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51. In addition to replacing the factory markings with those of the full-scale Detroit Miss P-51 Mustang and adding landing gear covers, Angelo replaced the solid foam canopy with a clear plastic unit from Park Flyer Plastics. The dressed-up Ultra Micro P-51 looks sharp. If you would like a canopy such as the one Angelo used, see the “Sources” listing for Park Flyer Plastics.Bob Aberle Continues to Design If you have read this column in recent years, or seen the online publication RC Micro World, you know that MA columnist and technical editor, Bob Aberle, is a prolifi c model airplane designer and builder. I am pleased to share with you one of his latest offerings. It is a reduced size, 100-square-inch version of the Kiel Kraft Outlaw. It has a fl ying weight of 5.1 ounces and is powered with an E-fl ite Park 180 motor. The go juice for the motor comes from a two-cell 450 mAh LiPo battery pack. In addition to reducing the size of the model, Bob made it a tail-dragger rather than the original tricycle landing gear layout. Bob reports that the model is a nice fl ier. You can get a copy of the full-size 84Model Aviation FEBRUARY 2013www.ModelAviation.comSMALLFIELD FLYING083
Using a clear canopy from Park Flyer Plastics, Angelo Manatas reworked the markings of his ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51 to those of the full-scale Detroit Miss P-51 Mustang.plans by subscribing to RC Micro World. See the “Sources” listing.Carl Hock’s 1961 Septalette In my October 2012 column, I showed you some of the models I saw at the 2012 Small Model Airplane Lovers’ League (SMALL) event. A photo of Carl Hock and his two Septalette models was included with the column. That design fi rst appeared in a 1961 issue of Grid Leaks. The original model was for 1/2A glow power and single-channel radios. Carl redrew the plans in CAD for both glow and electric power, with control supplied by modern multichannel radios. Both plans are available for free download from my website. You will fi nd them at the address listed in “Sources.” Go to the downloadable plans link and then the RC models link.This brings me to the close of this column. As always, let me know what you are doing in the world of small-fi eld fl ying. SOURCES:Hobby Kingwww.hobbyking.comRC Hot Deals(503) 766-4119www.rchotdeals.comPark Flyer Plastics(817) 233-1215www.parkfl yerplastics.comRC Micro Worldwww.fullsizeplans.com1961 Septalettewww.parmodels.com/Plans/Septallete.htmPaul Bradley10201 Scarletoak Dr.Independence, KY [email protected].com85Model Aviation FEBRUARY 2013www.ModelAviation.com083
Edition: Model Aviation - 2013/02
Page Numbers: 83,84,85
Bill also built a successful autogyro wing for his foam-board Sparky.Another foam-board-based small- eld flyer is the HIM1 by Ike Medina and Ron Rizzo.Small- eld flying and foam board go togetherW hen it comes to building models for small fl ying sites, there are two important factors: light weight and durability. Light weight translates into slower fl ying speeds and durability is important because of the increased chances of hitting objects when fl ying in a confi ned space. A material that has become popular for building lightweight models that can take some punishment is foam board. It is inexpensive and readily available. It comes in colors or in white sheets, which can be easily decorated with colored markers or light applications of spray paint. You can get quite creative with foam-board models. The benefi ts of foam board as model airplane construction material have not been lost on longtime modeler Bill Welle of Nokomis, Florida. Bill has built many models from balsa but is also exploring foam board as a primary construction material. He sent me a photograph of his enlarged Ed Lidgard-designed Sparky. Bill’s version has a wingspan of 48 inches and is made from 3/16-inch foam board. The model is powered by a Turnigy 2820 outrunner (Hobby King) electric motor that gets energy from a two-cell 1300 mAh LiPo pack. Bill said the original Sparky was a rubber-powered FF model, but the enlarged foam-board version is a nice-fl ying RC model. See the “Sources” listing for Hobby King. Bill has also built an autogyro wing for the Sparky using foam board. That confi guration of the model is also reported to be a great fl ier. Nice work, Bill! A couple of other modelers who are reaping the benefi ts of foam-board construction are Ike Medina and Ron Rizzo of the Florence, Arizona, area. Ike and Ron like the low of the material, the Bill Welle built this 48-inch version of the Ed Lidgard Sparky using foam board.
variety of colors, and the satisfaction that comes from designing their own models. A result of their efforts is shown Bob Aberle’s 100-square-inch version of the Kiel Kra Outlaw.in one of the photos. The aircraft has a 301/2-inch wingspan, weighs 17.6 ounces, uses a 2212/6 motor from RC Hot Deals, and requires a three-cell 1100 mAh LiPo battery pack. See the “Sources” listing for RC Hot Deals.ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51Shortly after its introduction, the ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51 became a popular subject for modeler-applied markings and modifi cations to enhance appearance. I received a letter from Angelo Manatas of Skokie, Illinois, that included a photo of his nicely re-marked ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51. In addition to replacing the factory markings with those of the full-scale Detroit Miss P-51 Mustang and adding landing gear covers, Angelo replaced the solid foam canopy with a clear plastic unit from Park Flyer Plastics. The dressed-up Ultra Micro P-51 looks sharp. If you would like a canopy such as the one Angelo used, see the “Sources” listing for Park Flyer Plastics.Bob Aberle Continues to Design If you have read this column in recent years, or seen the online publication RC Micro World, you know that MA columnist and technical editor, Bob Aberle, is a prolifi c model airplane designer and builder. I am pleased to share with you one of his latest offerings. It is a reduced size, 100-square-inch version of the Kiel Kraft Outlaw. It has a fl ying weight of 5.1 ounces and is powered with an E-fl ite Park 180 motor. The go juice for the motor comes from a two-cell 450 mAh LiPo battery pack. In addition to reducing the size of the model, Bob made it a tail-dragger rather than the original tricycle landing gear layout. Bob reports that the model is a nice fl ier. You can get a copy of the full-size 84Model Aviation FEBRUARY 2013www.ModelAviation.comSMALLFIELD FLYING083
Using a clear canopy from Park Flyer Plastics, Angelo Manatas reworked the markings of his ParkZone Ultra Micro P-51 to those of the full-scale Detroit Miss P-51 Mustang.plans by subscribing to RC Micro World. See the “Sources” listing.Carl Hock’s 1961 Septalette In my October 2012 column, I showed you some of the models I saw at the 2012 Small Model Airplane Lovers’ League (SMALL) event. A photo of Carl Hock and his two Septalette models was included with the column. That design fi rst appeared in a 1961 issue of Grid Leaks. The original model was for 1/2A glow power and single-channel radios. Carl redrew the plans in CAD for both glow and electric power, with control supplied by modern multichannel radios. Both plans are available for free download from my website. You will fi nd them at the address listed in “Sources.” Go to the downloadable plans link and then the RC models link.This brings me to the close of this column. As always, let me know what you are doing in the world of small-fi eld fl ying. SOURCES:Hobby Kingwww.hobbyking.comRC Hot Deals(503) 766-4119www.rchotdeals.comPark Flyer Plastics(817) 233-1215www.parkfl yerplastics.comRC Micro Worldwww.fullsizeplans.com1961 Septalettewww.parmodels.com/Plans/Septallete.htmPaul Bradley10201 Scarletoak Dr.Independence, KY [email protected].com85Model Aviation FEBRUARY 2013www.ModelAviation.com083
