BIPLANES cute Profile biplanes like SnapDragon easy cute Thats good because older get better like easy old adolescent impatience wild urge get finished air has returned welcome welcome just about youthful urge returnsas long doesnt bring pimples suffer similar urges maybe SnapDragon can build about time takes read article assuming youre slow reader Check out seven major parts six cut 146 X 4 balsa Use medium-weight C-grain can find seventh part fuselage soft k Everything else comes scrap except wheels engine Engines arent scrap dayshavent since fifties cost $395 new memory serves original model three different power plantstwo Pee Wee 020s Tee Dee Memory may serve because original well over ten years old Last Sunday smote earth exploded once agaln time 50 Model Aviation ve Thornburg Profile biplanes easy cute says author SnapDragon climbs leff under power glides left right copied part before tacking back together tack job strictly photos thing 90% epoxyjust few bits fuel-soaked balsa between glue blobs probably wont fly again printed letters SBD its left wing Seen Better Days article built two new models onceone Tee Dee 020 other ancient Wasp 049 Tee Dee just right power-wise Wasp feeble still far too horsy prop backwards Climbed like streak totally unrealistic Love Choose some different engine youll get exercise little creativity nose design profile models like Ive used beam-mount English diesels No nose blocks alljust slot cut fuselage Control Line style plywood doublers either side engine mounted horizontally Works great Almost zero frontal area no crannies burnt fuel gather Whichever power plant choose use eyedropper tank limit fuel Try flying larger tank youll lose model some day Sure think know exactly bow much juice left before launch sooner later its going outsmart overrun disappear cloud base Ive happen probably will again Which proves dont read own articles OK confession airfoil curves sheet balsa models like seldom come out uniformespecially use Cgrain wood resists bending Sight down leading trailing edge youll notice airfoil true two places root rib Elsewhere its flatter three solutions problem 1 Dont look 2 Add ribs 3 Tape rubberband raw wing panels outside gallon jug spray lightly ammonia give permanent bow Ammonia doesnt swell wood like water does third method crafismanlike first method easiest Guess usually choose SnapDragons seem prefer left power patterns may need little Wingspan 22 inches Engine 020 Flying weight 35 ounces Construction Sheet balsa plywood Finish Clear colored dope Type FE Sport March 1998 51 best results pick pretty wood make neat joints use glue sparingly Tee Dee 020 used version Eyedropper tank keeps engine run manageable SnapDragon has seven major partssix cut 1/i6 balsa %g rain direction o 1/16 piano wire landing gear 2 DIHEDRAL Two Inches pertip under upper wing 0 lower wing match WALL cut 3 1116 plywood BALANCE POINT stab rudder 1/16 C-grain balsa II IJ I FUSELAGE OUTLINE cut 1/4 soft balsa DI o12345 IIII bottom rib make two trom 1/4 scrap 7_ BOTTOM WING PANEL MAKE 2 OM 1/15 BALSA TOP WING P cheek cowls 1/8 hard balsa lage balsafirt cheek fillers soft balsa TOP VIEW OF NOSE ASSEMBLY LI EL MAKE 2 FROM 1/16 BALSA rib make two 1/4 scrap right thrust plans show keep tightening up too much climh tightening up mean spinning crashing happens plans show bunch downthrust two undercambered wings generate lots lift Reduce downthrust youll have looping fool hands Looping fools dangerousto self others Two three Dragons glided right third liked left climb glide knows things balsa woodnothing mil spec about em take half dozen Free Flights field almost weekend always hand-glide before flying Just see its head before turning loose under power Sometimes crash anyway least did best Now word about finish first SnapDragon lasted just short forever covered doped tissue ideal LiteSpan works almost well though needs coat two thinned clear dope seal edges against fuel seep Most iron-on plastic films too heavy small models like want keep flying weight down around 35 ounces Both new SnapDragons got huffy-up finishthe kind sometimes give handlaunch gliders sand over 320 grit spray two light coats Sig Lemon Yellow follow up two coats clear go fly may want little sanding between coats knock down rough spots remember cover landing gear wire masking tape before spraying Saves some scraping later finish may sound casual note its thin doesnt hide mistakes grain shows through So does joint means gotta pick pretty wood make neat joints use glue sparingly Titebond works best Cyanoacrylate CyA quicker course wicks everywhere INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-145-6483 Toni 48 Sf818 Handliog Charge $t58 LPS Add $558 CII SEN 1111 850801 PP API FPI accepf Visa MC fliscovet polsonal checes0 MAILLONE STAR MODELS 11 COD /r % lax Texas US cottency ooy Mis wood oroer soI ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock IX 79423 1/32u23750 1/10s23850 3/32x246t1 1/8x24965 3/ltx26074 1/4520890 3/85286119 1/2x23811042143 1/325336435060 1/200330435060 1/10 330445060 3/325343526107 1/8x 352037384 3/10a3027084101 1/4x37094113130 5/10a3109152 3/tx3105115140170 1/2e3135150175205 3/453225310 1/32 x 450007992 1/205450007992 1/105456687992 3/32x46082100114 1/8547093112134 3/lOx 407109140150 1/4x4106152102179 5/1054182234 3/8s4105210239205 1/254249285315336 3/4s4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/8x4150109 3/1054164189 1/4x4176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/810 3/1617 1/420 5/1027 3/837 1/254 5/874 AILERONS3648 1/4515702 1/4x1-1/40590 1/451-1/274105 1/45280115 5/1651-1/474105 5/1651-1/275100 5/lOx 286120 3/851-1/480115 3/851-1/283116 3/8o295135 1/251-1/295140 1/2a2106150 1/4a275 1/4a3109 3/8x290 3/8x3131 1/2x3154 ADD EDS ISA PED LEAD/SOEDGE 253D SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/853/854 1/2 5 1/275 3/4x3/495 1 /10 SQ 1/1651/8 1/1051/4 1/1653/8 1/1651/2 3/32 SO 3/32 5 1/4 3/3253/8 3/32 5 1/2 1/8 SI 1/Ox 3/16 1/85 1/4 1/853/8 1/851/2 1/Ox 3/4 1/Ox 1 3/16 SQ 3/lOx 1/4 3/lOx 3/8 3/1651/2 3/1653/4 3/1051 1/4 SQ 1/4a3/8 1/45 1/2 1/4a3/4 1/45 1 5/16 SQ 3/8 SQ 3/851/2 3/853/4 3/85 1 1/2 SQ 1/253/4 1/2x1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SQ 3/4s 1 BUNDLE DEALS 201/16x3 283/32x3 151/053 153/1653 101/453 10 3/853 51/2s3 201/1654 101/1654 153/32 54 103/32 54 10 1/Os 4 51/854 103/16 54 53/16 54 101/4e4 51/454 53/0e4 51/2 e4 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 2 10 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 28 35 14 18 21 24 30 38 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 81 99 36 799 970 875 1050 875 1050 695 1235 1150 875 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 78 35 45 57 08 80 64 82 104 80 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 835 36 29 33 40 54 66 131 225 LIGHT 4-6LBS3648 1/325378119 1/205378119 LJ 1/16s378119 3/325393144 1/853114175 3/1653132202 1/453157237 I-. 3/853188307 I-. 1/253238382C ul 3/4x3375519 153532719 1/3254123188 1/20x4123188 1/1654123188LJ 3/3254149232 1/854169202 3/1654197300 1/454237332-l 3/054357563 1/2x4482608 AS 4-5/5 xx5xsD/ecl lx xxiIx5/ily/ SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/850250395 1/8512395750 1/4s12495950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/OsO95125 240 1/Os 12125240 475 1/456125175 345 1/45 12185345 675 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/6456145295535 1/645122955351035 1/3256 95190345 1/32x 12190355675 1/1656 95190345 1/165121 90355675 1/856 95190345 1/Ox 12190355695 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1656 100 200 345 3/lOx 12 200 345 085 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/32x6140275525 3/32u122755251020 1/OxO150295585 1/85122955751120 1/4 sO125250380 1/4512230380735 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/850 150 285 525 3/8512 285 5501000 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/256215375 615 1/25123756151200 HARD MAPLE 18 1/451/445 1/4x3/850 1/4x1/256 3/8x3/850 3/8x1/256 3/8x3/465 3/Oxi75 3/8u1-1/2115 1/2x1/275 1/2u3/478 5/8x3/485 3/4x3/492 SPRUCEI 8A553648 68 1/lOxl/42430 3/32x1/42539 1/8 SQ2129 1/tol/42836 1/8x3/8Li13546 1/8x1/24155 1/8x3/44763 3/16 SQ2838 3/1653/84853 3/lOx 1/24864 3/1053/40588 1/4 SQ4557100 1/4o3/85369 1/451/26181130 1/453/418311101186 3/8SQ6485138 3/851/27591154 1/2SQ85105180 1/253/494125200 ADD $5 DO ED TRA EDO EACKA 15150 GROOVED LO MOUNTS 3/853/41/850 3/853/45/3250 1/2x3/43/1655 WING 5K1N53836 1/32x12479535 1/20x 12479535 1/lOx 12479535 3/32512579045 TRAILING EDGES38 1/8s1/229 3/1653/435 1/45139 5/1651-1/450 3/851-1/256 1/2a290 EPOXY 4-1/2 02 9 02 5 Minure425669 15 Minute425669 30 Minute425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429840 INSTANT GLUE 1/2uzThinorGF185 1 ox GF300 2 ox Thio GF550 8 ox Thin GF1650 1/2 ox tatra Thick200 1 ox tatra thick338 2 OD tatra Thick600 8 ox CaIro thick1800 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 ox Thin SF425 1 us Thix GF785 201 Thin urGF1385 2 xx Accelerator315 Out Acc Refill695 tullipu6149 tot hEss line 61149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG EfMTh RIG SERVICE AT ITS BEST ON TROtSales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville 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 EKCatalog containing lists R/C maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE KlineDiscover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & othersUPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaraund Walk-in daily service 800 am-5OO pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom March 1998 53 *2iEJERO TECH INTERNATIONAL Ltd Distributed US Canada exclusively DARE Hobby Distributors Land Water Operation Wing Twin Engine Stability Formed Hull Wing span 91 Length 57 Engines Twin 30-402 r Twin 40- 544 atr Control Mm 4 Ch Other Multi engine WWII Warbirds Aerotech International MESSERSCHMITT Bf hOC Span 71 Length 58 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 30-45 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 * ---- P-38 LIGHTNING Span 74 Lnngth 50 5 Weight 5-5 5 lbs Engine 2 n 30 40 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 other fine Aerotech models avilable local hobby shop thru DARE Hobby Distributors 551 N Centre St Cumberand MD 21501 800578-3273 B-25 MITCHELL Span 71 Length 54 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 30-45 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS Span 104 Length 68 Weight 13 lbs EngIne 4 x 25 2 strl Control Mm 4 chan $48995 AVRO LANCASTER Span 102 Length 595 Weight 12-13 lbs Engine 4 25 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $48995 Aerotech Quick Build Kils have developed tor modellers preter time spent air rather ground building Construction utilizes premium balsa ply precision Jig Cut exacting tolerance making assembly fast accurate Obache sheeted foam corn wings factory built achinva perfect airfoil section Most kits also have preformed Obeche sheeted foam core elevator stabilizer fin rudder tuanlage deckings kit comes vacuum formed cowl canopy fuselage parts together detailed instructions plans covering stage assembly Aerotech get premium kit affordable price pleasure build AUTO-VAC SYSTEM Introducing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system campletely self-monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump AutoVac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready ta use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg vacuum switch adjustable 5 ta 22 Hg vacuum gauge large capacity reservair check valve neaprene tubing E-Z Voc connector two Quick-Lack seals 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 widecompieie breather cloth set vacuum23t t System available bagging instructionsAdd Sift 588 Ch&k Mt/ttD Mt/VISA accepted residents odd f25% las 4210 Doolittle Dr San Leandro CA94577 510 352-2022 5103522021 discoloring wood new Dragons outlined parts black ballpoint pen before assembly make people ask Two good answers couldnt follow lines wanted slightly bigger airplane Watch warps during finishing process youve picked firm straight C-grain wood should minimal Remove see models warp over time ought begin life straight possible SnapDragon glides decently its much danger thermaling out Still like keep below 300 feet 020 engine means around 20 seconds power Want know high 300 feet Hang model nose tail football goalpost Amble downfield far end Peer airplane carefully clear stab outline Can see wheels Thats 300 feet Theres big open field near airport near house dead-calm days sometimes fly site want know certain Im exceeding FAAs 400-foot altitude limit Hence eyedropper tank size dropper determines long engine runs Use skinniest can find Plastic syringes work well too come neat little graduated marks marks arent fuelproof though disappear after few flights youll know much fuel launch first flights start fivesecond runs gradually work up SnapDragon gain confidence Remember Overpowered models don r last Note carefully no photos Wasp 049-powered model Ask yourself hold engines power check use fuel lowest nitro content can get away preferably around 10% Nitromethane remember stuff eats airplanes course its also stuff makes little engines start easy Life compromise Put name phone number somewhere SnapDragon because its soaring fool because its small easily misplaced Ive models returned total strangers once own wife Heres lost freeflight dear Wow Thats great Whered find Under bed arewithout name tag could have ended up garage sale Thornburg 5 Monticello Drive Albuquerque NM 87123 54 Model Aviation UITO Till Span 71 Length 58 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 5 40-2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 52, 53, 54
BIPLANES cute Profile biplanes like SnapDragon easy cute Thats good because older get better like easy old adolescent impatience wild urge get finished air has returned welcome welcome just about youthful urge returnsas long doesnt bring pimples suffer similar urges maybe SnapDragon can build about time takes read article assuming youre slow reader Check out seven major parts six cut 146 X 4 balsa Use medium-weight C-grain can find seventh part fuselage soft k Everything else comes scrap except wheels engine Engines arent scrap dayshavent since fifties cost $395 new memory serves original model three different power plantstwo Pee Wee 020s Tee Dee Memory may serve because original well over ten years old Last Sunday smote earth exploded once agaln time 50 Model Aviation ve Thornburg Profile biplanes easy cute says author SnapDragon climbs leff under power glides left right copied part before tacking back together tack job strictly photos thing 90% epoxyjust few bits fuel-soaked balsa between glue blobs probably wont fly again printed letters SBD its left wing Seen Better Days article built two new models onceone Tee Dee 020 other ancient Wasp 049 Tee Dee just right power-wise Wasp feeble still far too horsy prop backwards Climbed like streak totally unrealistic Love Choose some different engine youll get exercise little creativity nose design profile models like Ive used beam-mount English diesels No nose blocks alljust slot cut fuselage Control Line style plywood doublers either side engine mounted horizontally Works great Almost zero frontal area no crannies burnt fuel gather Whichever power plant choose use eyedropper tank limit fuel Try flying larger tank youll lose model some day Sure think know exactly bow much juice left before launch sooner later its going outsmart overrun disappear cloud base Ive happen probably will again Which proves dont read own articles OK confession airfoil curves sheet balsa models like seldom come out uniformespecially use Cgrain wood resists bending Sight down leading trailing edge youll notice airfoil true two places root rib Elsewhere its flatter three solutions problem 1 Dont look 2 Add ribs 3 Tape rubberband raw wing panels outside gallon jug spray lightly ammonia give permanent bow Ammonia doesnt swell wood like water does third method crafismanlike first method easiest Guess usually choose SnapDragons seem prefer left power patterns may need little Wingspan 22 inches Engine 020 Flying weight 35 ounces Construction Sheet balsa plywood Finish Clear colored dope Type FE Sport March 1998 51 best results pick pretty wood make neat joints use glue sparingly Tee Dee 020 used version Eyedropper tank keeps engine run manageable SnapDragon has seven major partssix cut 1/i6 balsa %g rain direction o 1/16 piano wire landing gear 2 DIHEDRAL Two Inches pertip under upper wing 0 lower wing match WALL cut 3 1116 plywood BALANCE POINT stab rudder 1/16 C-grain balsa II IJ I FUSELAGE OUTLINE cut 1/4 soft balsa DI o12345 IIII bottom rib make two trom 1/4 scrap 7_ BOTTOM WING PANEL MAKE 2 OM 1/15 BALSA TOP WING P cheek cowls 1/8 hard balsa lage balsafirt cheek fillers soft balsa TOP VIEW OF NOSE ASSEMBLY LI EL MAKE 2 FROM 1/16 BALSA rib make two 1/4 scrap right thrust plans show keep tightening up too much climh tightening up mean spinning crashing happens plans show bunch downthrust two undercambered wings generate lots lift Reduce downthrust youll have looping fool hands Looping fools dangerousto self others Two three Dragons glided right third liked left climb glide knows things balsa woodnothing mil spec about em take half dozen Free Flights field almost weekend always hand-glide before flying Just see its head before turning loose under power Sometimes crash anyway least did best Now word about finish first SnapDragon lasted just short forever covered doped tissue ideal LiteSpan works almost well though needs coat two thinned clear dope seal edges against fuel seep Most iron-on plastic films too heavy small models like want keep flying weight down around 35 ounces Both new SnapDragons got huffy-up finishthe kind sometimes give handlaunch gliders sand over 320 grit spray two light coats Sig Lemon Yellow follow up two coats clear go fly may want little sanding between coats knock down rough spots remember cover landing gear wire masking tape before spraying Saves some scraping later finish may sound casual note its thin doesnt hide mistakes grain shows through So does joint means gotta pick pretty wood make neat joints use glue sparingly Titebond works best Cyanoacrylate CyA quicker course wicks everywhere INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-145-6483 Toni 48 Sf818 Handliog Charge $t58 LPS Add $558 CII SEN 1111 850801 PP API FPI accepf Visa MC fliscovet polsonal checes0 MAILLONE STAR MODELS 11 COD /r % lax Texas US cottency ooy Mis wood oroer soI ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock IX 79423 1/32u23750 1/10s23850 3/32x246t1 1/8x24965 3/ltx26074 1/4520890 3/85286119 1/2x23811042143 1/325336435060 1/200330435060 1/10 330445060 3/325343526107 1/8x 352037384 3/10a3027084101 1/4x37094113130 5/10a3109152 3/tx3105115140170 1/2e3135150175205 3/453225310 1/32 x 450007992 1/205450007992 1/105456687992 3/32x46082100114 1/8547093112134 3/lOx 407109140150 1/4x4106152102179 5/1054182234 3/8s4105210239205 1/254249285315336 3/4s4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/8x4150109 3/1054164189 1/4x4176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/810 3/1617 1/420 5/1027 3/837 1/254 5/874 AILERONS3648 1/4515702 1/4x1-1/40590 1/451-1/274105 1/45280115 5/1651-1/474105 5/1651-1/275100 5/lOx 286120 3/851-1/480115 3/851-1/283116 3/8o295135 1/251-1/295140 1/2a2106150 1/4a275 1/4a3109 3/8x290 3/8x3131 1/2x3154 ADD EDS ISA PED LEAD/SOEDGE 253D SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/853/854 1/2 5 1/275 3/4x3/495 1 /10 SQ 1/1651/8 1/1051/4 1/1653/8 1/1651/2 3/32 SO 3/32 5 1/4 3/3253/8 3/32 5 1/2 1/8 SI 1/Ox 3/16 1/85 1/4 1/853/8 1/851/2 1/Ox 3/4 1/Ox 1 3/16 SQ 3/lOx 1/4 3/lOx 3/8 3/1651/2 3/1653/4 3/1051 1/4 SQ 1/4a3/8 1/45 1/2 1/4a3/4 1/45 1 5/16 SQ 3/8 SQ 3/851/2 3/853/4 3/85 1 1/2 SQ 1/253/4 1/2x1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SQ 3/4s 1 BUNDLE DEALS 201/16x3 283/32x3 151/053 153/1653 101/453 10 3/853 51/2s3 201/1654 101/1654 153/32 54 103/32 54 10 1/Os 4 51/854 103/16 54 53/16 54 101/4e4 51/454 53/0e4 51/2 e4 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 2 10 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 28 35 14 18 21 24 30 38 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 81 99 36 799 970 875 1050 875 1050 695 1235 1150 875 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 78 35 45 57 08 80 64 82 104 80 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 835 36 29 33 40 54 66 131 225 LIGHT 4-6LBS3648 1/325378119 1/205378119 LJ 1/16s378119 3/325393144 1/853114175 3/1653132202 1/453157237 I-. 3/853188307 I-. 1/253238382C ul 3/4x3375519 153532719 1/3254123188 1/20x4123188 1/1654123188LJ 3/3254149232 1/854169202 3/1654197300 1/454237332-l 3/054357563 1/2x4482608 AS 4-5/5 xx5xsD/ecl lx xxiIx5/ily/ SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/850250395 1/8512395750 1/4s12495950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/OsO95125 240 1/Os 12125240 475 1/456125175 345 1/45 12185345 675 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/6456145295535 1/645122955351035 1/3256 95190345 1/32x 12190355675 1/1656 95190345 1/165121 90355675 1/856 95190345 1/Ox 12190355695 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1656 100 200 345 3/lOx 12 200 345 085 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/32x6140275525 3/32u122755251020 1/OxO150295585 1/85122955751120 1/4 sO125250380 1/4512230380735 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/850 150 285 525 3/8512 285 5501000 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/256215375 615 1/25123756151200 HARD MAPLE 18 1/451/445 1/4x3/850 1/4x1/256 3/8x3/850 3/8x1/256 3/8x3/465 3/Oxi75 3/8u1-1/2115 1/2x1/275 1/2u3/478 5/8x3/485 3/4x3/492 SPRUCEI 8A553648 68 1/lOxl/42430 3/32x1/42539 1/8 SQ2129 1/tol/42836 1/8x3/8Li13546 1/8x1/24155 1/8x3/44763 3/16 SQ2838 3/1653/84853 3/lOx 1/24864 3/1053/40588 1/4 SQ4557100 1/4o3/85369 1/451/26181130 1/453/418311101186 3/8SQ6485138 3/851/27591154 1/2SQ85105180 1/253/494125200 ADD $5 DO ED TRA EDO EACKA 15150 GROOVED LO MOUNTS 3/853/41/850 3/853/45/3250 1/2x3/43/1655 WING 5K1N53836 1/32x12479535 1/20x 12479535 1/lOx 12479535 3/32512579045 TRAILING EDGES38 1/8s1/229 3/1653/435 1/45139 5/1651-1/450 3/851-1/256 1/2a290 EPOXY 4-1/2 02 9 02 5 Minure425669 15 Minute425669 30 Minute425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429840 INSTANT GLUE 1/2uzThinorGF185 1 ox GF300 2 ox Thio GF550 8 ox Thin GF1650 1/2 ox tatra Thick200 1 ox tatra thick338 2 OD tatra Thick600 8 ox CaIro thick1800 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 ox Thin SF425 1 us Thix GF785 201 Thin urGF1385 2 xx Accelerator315 Out Acc Refill695 tullipu6149 tot hEss line 61149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG EfMTh RIG SERVICE AT ITS BEST ON TROtSales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville 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 EKCatalog containing lists R/C maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE KlineDiscover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & othersUPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaraund Walk-in daily service 800 am-5OO pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom March 1998 53 *2iEJERO TECH INTERNATIONAL Ltd Distributed US Canada exclusively DARE Hobby Distributors Land Water Operation Wing Twin Engine Stability Formed Hull Wing span 91 Length 57 Engines Twin 30-402 r Twin 40- 544 atr Control Mm 4 Ch Other Multi engine WWII Warbirds Aerotech International MESSERSCHMITT Bf hOC Span 71 Length 58 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 30-45 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 * ---- P-38 LIGHTNING Span 74 Lnngth 50 5 Weight 5-5 5 lbs Engine 2 n 30 40 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 other fine Aerotech models avilable local hobby shop thru DARE Hobby Distributors 551 N Centre St Cumberand MD 21501 800578-3273 B-25 MITCHELL Span 71 Length 54 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 30-45 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS Span 104 Length 68 Weight 13 lbs EngIne 4 x 25 2 strl Control Mm 4 chan $48995 AVRO LANCASTER Span 102 Length 595 Weight 12-13 lbs Engine 4 25 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $48995 Aerotech Quick Build Kils have developed tor modellers preter time spent air rather ground building Construction utilizes premium balsa ply precision Jig Cut exacting tolerance making assembly fast accurate Obache sheeted foam corn wings factory built achinva perfect airfoil section Most kits also have preformed Obeche sheeted foam core elevator stabilizer fin rudder tuanlage deckings kit comes vacuum formed cowl canopy fuselage parts together detailed instructions plans covering stage assembly Aerotech get premium kit affordable price pleasure build AUTO-VAC SYSTEM Introducing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system campletely self-monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump AutoVac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready ta use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg vacuum switch adjustable 5 ta 22 Hg vacuum gauge large capacity reservair check valve neaprene tubing E-Z Voc connector two Quick-Lack seals 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 widecompieie breather cloth set vacuum23t t System available bagging instructionsAdd Sift 588 Ch&k Mt/ttD Mt/VISA accepted residents odd f25% las 4210 Doolittle Dr San Leandro CA94577 510 352-2022 5103522021 discoloring wood new Dragons outlined parts black ballpoint pen before assembly make people ask Two good answers couldnt follow lines wanted slightly bigger airplane Watch warps during finishing process youve picked firm straight C-grain wood should minimal Remove see models warp over time ought begin life straight possible SnapDragon glides decently its much danger thermaling out Still like keep below 300 feet 020 engine means around 20 seconds power Want know high 300 feet Hang model nose tail football goalpost Amble downfield far end Peer airplane carefully clear stab outline Can see wheels Thats 300 feet Theres big open field near airport near house dead-calm days sometimes fly site want know certain Im exceeding FAAs 400-foot altitude limit Hence eyedropper tank size dropper determines long engine runs Use skinniest can find Plastic syringes work well too come neat little graduated marks marks arent fuelproof though disappear after few flights youll know much fuel launch first flights start fivesecond runs gradually work up SnapDragon gain confidence Remember Overpowered models don r last Note carefully no photos Wasp 049-powered model Ask yourself hold engines power check use fuel lowest nitro content can get away preferably around 10% Nitromethane remember stuff eats airplanes course its also stuff makes little engines start easy Life compromise Put name phone number somewhere SnapDragon because its soaring fool because its small easily misplaced Ive models returned total strangers once own wife Heres lost freeflight dear Wow Thats great Whered find Under bed arewithout name tag could have ended up garage sale Thornburg 5 Monticello Drive Albuquerque NM 87123 54 Model Aviation UITO Till Span 71 Length 58 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 5 40-2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 52, 53, 54
BIPLANES cute Profile biplanes like SnapDragon easy cute Thats good because older get better like easy old adolescent impatience wild urge get finished air has returned welcome welcome just about youthful urge returnsas long doesnt bring pimples suffer similar urges maybe SnapDragon can build about time takes read article assuming youre slow reader Check out seven major parts six cut 146 X 4 balsa Use medium-weight C-grain can find seventh part fuselage soft k Everything else comes scrap except wheels engine Engines arent scrap dayshavent since fifties cost $395 new memory serves original model three different power plantstwo Pee Wee 020s Tee Dee Memory may serve because original well over ten years old Last Sunday smote earth exploded once agaln time 50 Model Aviation ve Thornburg Profile biplanes easy cute says author SnapDragon climbs leff under power glides left right copied part before tacking back together tack job strictly photos thing 90% epoxyjust few bits fuel-soaked balsa between glue blobs probably wont fly again printed letters SBD its left wing Seen Better Days article built two new models onceone Tee Dee 020 other ancient Wasp 049 Tee Dee just right power-wise Wasp feeble still far too horsy prop backwards Climbed like streak totally unrealistic Love Choose some different engine youll get exercise little creativity nose design profile models like Ive used beam-mount English diesels No nose blocks alljust slot cut fuselage Control Line style plywood doublers either side engine mounted horizontally Works great Almost zero frontal area no crannies burnt fuel gather Whichever power plant choose use eyedropper tank limit fuel Try flying larger tank youll lose model some day Sure think know exactly bow much juice left before launch sooner later its going outsmart overrun disappear cloud base Ive happen probably will again Which proves dont read own articles OK confession airfoil curves sheet balsa models like seldom come out uniformespecially use Cgrain wood resists bending Sight down leading trailing edge youll notice airfoil true two places root rib Elsewhere its flatter three solutions problem 1 Dont look 2 Add ribs 3 Tape rubberband raw wing panels outside gallon jug spray lightly ammonia give permanent bow Ammonia doesnt swell wood like water does third method crafismanlike first method easiest Guess usually choose SnapDragons seem prefer left power patterns may need little Wingspan 22 inches Engine 020 Flying weight 35 ounces Construction Sheet balsa plywood Finish Clear colored dope Type FE Sport March 1998 51 best results pick pretty wood make neat joints use glue sparingly Tee Dee 020 used version Eyedropper tank keeps engine run manageable SnapDragon has seven major partssix cut 1/i6 balsa %g rain direction o 1/16 piano wire landing gear 2 DIHEDRAL Two Inches pertip under upper wing 0 lower wing match WALL cut 3 1116 plywood BALANCE POINT stab rudder 1/16 C-grain balsa II IJ I FUSELAGE OUTLINE cut 1/4 soft balsa DI o12345 IIII bottom rib make two trom 1/4 scrap 7_ BOTTOM WING PANEL MAKE 2 OM 1/15 BALSA TOP WING P cheek cowls 1/8 hard balsa lage balsafirt cheek fillers soft balsa TOP VIEW OF NOSE ASSEMBLY LI EL MAKE 2 FROM 1/16 BALSA rib make two 1/4 scrap right thrust plans show keep tightening up too much climh tightening up mean spinning crashing happens plans show bunch downthrust two undercambered wings generate lots lift Reduce downthrust youll have looping fool hands Looping fools dangerousto self others Two three Dragons glided right third liked left climb glide knows things balsa woodnothing mil spec about em take half dozen Free Flights field almost weekend always hand-glide before flying Just see its head before turning loose under power Sometimes crash anyway least did best Now word about finish first SnapDragon lasted just short forever covered doped tissue ideal LiteSpan works almost well though needs coat two thinned clear dope seal edges against fuel seep Most iron-on plastic films too heavy small models like want keep flying weight down around 35 ounces Both new SnapDragons got huffy-up finishthe kind sometimes give handlaunch gliders sand over 320 grit spray two light coats Sig Lemon Yellow follow up two coats clear go fly may want little sanding between coats knock down rough spots remember cover landing gear wire masking tape before spraying Saves some scraping later finish may sound casual note its thin doesnt hide mistakes grain shows through So does joint means gotta pick pretty wood make neat joints use glue sparingly Titebond works best Cyanoacrylate CyA quicker course wicks everywhere INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-145-6483 Toni 48 Sf818 Handliog Charge $t58 LPS Add $558 CII SEN 1111 850801 PP API FPI accepf Visa MC fliscovet polsonal checes0 MAILLONE STAR MODELS 11 COD /r % lax Texas US cottency ooy Mis wood oroer soI ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock IX 79423 1/32u23750 1/10s23850 3/32x246t1 1/8x24965 3/ltx26074 1/4520890 3/85286119 1/2x23811042143 1/325336435060 1/200330435060 1/10 330445060 3/325343526107 1/8x 352037384 3/10a3027084101 1/4x37094113130 5/10a3109152 3/tx3105115140170 1/2e3135150175205 3/453225310 1/32 x 450007992 1/205450007992 1/105456687992 3/32x46082100114 1/8547093112134 3/lOx 407109140150 1/4x4106152102179 5/1054182234 3/8s4105210239205 1/254249285315336 3/4s4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/8x4150109 3/1054164189 1/4x4176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/810 3/1617 1/420 5/1027 3/837 1/254 5/874 AILERONS3648 1/4515702 1/4x1-1/40590 1/451-1/274105 1/45280115 5/1651-1/474105 5/1651-1/275100 5/lOx 286120 3/851-1/480115 3/851-1/283116 3/8o295135 1/251-1/295140 1/2a2106150 1/4a275 1/4a3109 3/8x290 3/8x3131 1/2x3154 ADD EDS ISA PED LEAD/SOEDGE 253D SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/853/854 1/2 5 1/275 3/4x3/495 1 /10 SQ 1/1651/8 1/1051/4 1/1653/8 1/1651/2 3/32 SO 3/32 5 1/4 3/3253/8 3/32 5 1/2 1/8 SI 1/Ox 3/16 1/85 1/4 1/853/8 1/851/2 1/Ox 3/4 1/Ox 1 3/16 SQ 3/lOx 1/4 3/lOx 3/8 3/1651/2 3/1653/4 3/1051 1/4 SQ 1/4a3/8 1/45 1/2 1/4a3/4 1/45 1 5/16 SQ 3/8 SQ 3/851/2 3/853/4 3/85 1 1/2 SQ 1/253/4 1/2x1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SQ 3/4s 1 BUNDLE DEALS 201/16x3 283/32x3 151/053 153/1653 101/453 10 3/853 51/2s3 201/1654 101/1654 153/32 54 103/32 54 10 1/Os 4 51/854 103/16 54 53/16 54 101/4e4 51/454 53/0e4 51/2 e4 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 2 10 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 28 35 14 18 21 24 30 38 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 81 99 36 799 970 875 1050 875 1050 695 1235 1150 875 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 78 35 45 57 08 80 64 82 104 80 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 835 36 29 33 40 54 66 131 225 LIGHT 4-6LBS3648 1/325378119 1/205378119 LJ 1/16s378119 3/325393144 1/853114175 3/1653132202 1/453157237 I-. 3/853188307 I-. 1/253238382C ul 3/4x3375519 153532719 1/3254123188 1/20x4123188 1/1654123188LJ 3/3254149232 1/854169202 3/1654197300 1/454237332-l 3/054357563 1/2x4482608 AS 4-5/5 xx5xsD/ecl lx xxiIx5/ily/ SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/850250395 1/8512395750 1/4s12495950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/OsO95125 240 1/Os 12125240 475 1/456125175 345 1/45 12185345 675 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/6456145295535 1/645122955351035 1/3256 95190345 1/32x 12190355675 1/1656 95190345 1/165121 90355675 1/856 95190345 1/Ox 12190355695 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1656 100 200 345 3/lOx 12 200 345 085 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/32x6140275525 3/32u122755251020 1/OxO150295585 1/85122955751120 1/4 sO125250380 1/4512230380735 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/850 150 285 525 3/8512 285 5501000 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/256215375 615 1/25123756151200 HARD MAPLE 18 1/451/445 1/4x3/850 1/4x1/256 3/8x3/850 3/8x1/256 3/8x3/465 3/Oxi75 3/8u1-1/2115 1/2x1/275 1/2u3/478 5/8x3/485 3/4x3/492 SPRUCEI 8A553648 68 1/lOxl/42430 3/32x1/42539 1/8 SQ2129 1/tol/42836 1/8x3/8Li13546 1/8x1/24155 1/8x3/44763 3/16 SQ2838 3/1653/84853 3/lOx 1/24864 3/1053/40588 1/4 SQ4557100 1/4o3/85369 1/451/26181130 1/453/418311101186 3/8SQ6485138 3/851/27591154 1/2SQ85105180 1/253/494125200 ADD $5 DO ED TRA EDO EACKA 15150 GROOVED LO MOUNTS 3/853/41/850 3/853/45/3250 1/2x3/43/1655 WING 5K1N53836 1/32x12479535 1/20x 12479535 1/lOx 12479535 3/32512579045 TRAILING EDGES38 1/8s1/229 3/1653/435 1/45139 5/1651-1/450 3/851-1/256 1/2a290 EPOXY 4-1/2 02 9 02 5 Minure425669 15 Minute425669 30 Minute425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429840 INSTANT GLUE 1/2uzThinorGF185 1 ox GF300 2 ox Thio GF550 8 ox Thin GF1650 1/2 ox tatra Thick200 1 ox tatra thick338 2 OD tatra Thick600 8 ox CaIro thick1800 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 ox Thin SF425 1 us Thix GF785 201 Thin urGF1385 2 xx Accelerator315 Out Acc Refill695 tullipu6149 tot hEss line 61149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG EfMTh RIG SERVICE AT ITS BEST ON TROtSales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville 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 EKCatalog containing lists R/C maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE KlineDiscover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & othersUPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaraund Walk-in daily service 800 am-5OO pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom March 1998 53 *2iEJERO TECH INTERNATIONAL Ltd Distributed US Canada exclusively DARE Hobby Distributors Land Water Operation Wing Twin Engine Stability Formed Hull Wing span 91 Length 57 Engines Twin 30-402 r Twin 40- 544 atr Control Mm 4 Ch Other Multi engine WWII Warbirds Aerotech International MESSERSCHMITT Bf hOC Span 71 Length 58 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 30-45 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 * ---- P-38 LIGHTNING Span 74 Lnngth 50 5 Weight 5-5 5 lbs Engine 2 n 30 40 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 other fine Aerotech models avilable local hobby shop thru DARE Hobby Distributors 551 N Centre St Cumberand MD 21501 800578-3273 B-25 MITCHELL Span 71 Length 54 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 30-45 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS Span 104 Length 68 Weight 13 lbs EngIne 4 x 25 2 strl Control Mm 4 chan $48995 AVRO LANCASTER Span 102 Length 595 Weight 12-13 lbs Engine 4 25 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $48995 Aerotech Quick Build Kils have developed tor modellers preter time spent air rather ground building Construction utilizes premium balsa ply precision Jig Cut exacting tolerance making assembly fast accurate Obache sheeted foam corn wings factory built achinva perfect airfoil section Most kits also have preformed Obeche sheeted foam core elevator stabilizer fin rudder tuanlage deckings kit comes vacuum formed cowl canopy fuselage parts together detailed instructions plans covering stage assembly Aerotech get premium kit affordable price pleasure build AUTO-VAC SYSTEM Introducing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system campletely self-monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump AutoVac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready ta use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg vacuum switch adjustable 5 ta 22 Hg vacuum gauge large capacity reservair check valve neaprene tubing E-Z Voc connector two Quick-Lack seals 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 widecompieie breather cloth set vacuum23t t System available bagging instructionsAdd Sift 588 Ch&k Mt/ttD Mt/VISA accepted residents odd f25% las 4210 Doolittle Dr San Leandro CA94577 510 352-2022 5103522021 discoloring wood new Dragons outlined parts black ballpoint pen before assembly make people ask Two good answers couldnt follow lines wanted slightly bigger airplane Watch warps during finishing process youve picked firm straight C-grain wood should minimal Remove see models warp over time ought begin life straight possible SnapDragon glides decently its much danger thermaling out Still like keep below 300 feet 020 engine means around 20 seconds power Want know high 300 feet Hang model nose tail football goalpost Amble downfield far end Peer airplane carefully clear stab outline Can see wheels Thats 300 feet Theres big open field near airport near house dead-calm days sometimes fly site want know certain Im exceeding FAAs 400-foot altitude limit Hence eyedropper tank size dropper determines long engine runs Use skinniest can find Plastic syringes work well too come neat little graduated marks marks arent fuelproof though disappear after few flights youll know much fuel launch first flights start fivesecond runs gradually work up SnapDragon gain confidence Remember Overpowered models don r last Note carefully no photos Wasp 049-powered model Ask yourself hold engines power check use fuel lowest nitro content can get away preferably around 10% Nitromethane remember stuff eats airplanes course its also stuff makes little engines start easy Life compromise Put name phone number somewhere SnapDragon because its soaring fool because its small easily misplaced Ive models returned total strangers once own wife Heres lost freeflight dear Wow Thats great Whered find Under bed arewithout name tag could have ended up garage sale Thornburg 5 Monticello Drive Albuquerque NM 87123 54 Model Aviation UITO Till Span 71 Length 58 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 5 40-2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 52, 53, 54
BIPLANES cute Profile biplanes like SnapDragon easy cute Thats good because older get better like easy old adolescent impatience wild urge get finished air has returned welcome welcome just about youthful urge returnsas long doesnt bring pimples suffer similar urges maybe SnapDragon can build about time takes read article assuming youre slow reader Check out seven major parts six cut 146 X 4 balsa Use medium-weight C-grain can find seventh part fuselage soft k Everything else comes scrap except wheels engine Engines arent scrap dayshavent since fifties cost $395 new memory serves original model three different power plantstwo Pee Wee 020s Tee Dee Memory may serve because original well over ten years old Last Sunday smote earth exploded once agaln time 50 Model Aviation ve Thornburg Profile biplanes easy cute says author SnapDragon climbs leff under power glides left right copied part before tacking back together tack job strictly photos thing 90% epoxyjust few bits fuel-soaked balsa between glue blobs probably wont fly again printed letters SBD its left wing Seen Better Days article built two new models onceone Tee Dee 020 other ancient Wasp 049 Tee Dee just right power-wise Wasp feeble still far too horsy prop backwards Climbed like streak totally unrealistic Love Choose some different engine youll get exercise little creativity nose design profile models like Ive used beam-mount English diesels No nose blocks alljust slot cut fuselage Control Line style plywood doublers either side engine mounted horizontally Works great Almost zero frontal area no crannies burnt fuel gather Whichever power plant choose use eyedropper tank limit fuel Try flying larger tank youll lose model some day Sure think know exactly bow much juice left before launch sooner later its going outsmart overrun disappear cloud base Ive happen probably will again Which proves dont read own articles OK confession airfoil curves sheet balsa models like seldom come out uniformespecially use Cgrain wood resists bending Sight down leading trailing edge youll notice airfoil true two places root rib Elsewhere its flatter three solutions problem 1 Dont look 2 Add ribs 3 Tape rubberband raw wing panels outside gallon jug spray lightly ammonia give permanent bow Ammonia doesnt swell wood like water does third method crafismanlike first method easiest Guess usually choose SnapDragons seem prefer left power patterns may need little Wingspan 22 inches Engine 020 Flying weight 35 ounces Construction Sheet balsa plywood Finish Clear colored dope Type FE Sport March 1998 51 best results pick pretty wood make neat joints use glue sparingly Tee Dee 020 used version Eyedropper tank keeps engine run manageable SnapDragon has seven major partssix cut 1/i6 balsa %g rain direction o 1/16 piano wire landing gear 2 DIHEDRAL Two Inches pertip under upper wing 0 lower wing match WALL cut 3 1116 plywood BALANCE POINT stab rudder 1/16 C-grain balsa II IJ I FUSELAGE OUTLINE cut 1/4 soft balsa DI o12345 IIII bottom rib make two trom 1/4 scrap 7_ BOTTOM WING PANEL MAKE 2 OM 1/15 BALSA TOP WING P cheek cowls 1/8 hard balsa lage balsafirt cheek fillers soft balsa TOP VIEW OF NOSE ASSEMBLY LI EL MAKE 2 FROM 1/16 BALSA rib make two 1/4 scrap right thrust plans show keep tightening up too much climh tightening up mean spinning crashing happens plans show bunch downthrust two undercambered wings generate lots lift Reduce downthrust youll have looping fool hands Looping fools dangerousto self others Two three Dragons glided right third liked left climb glide knows things balsa woodnothing mil spec about em take half dozen Free Flights field almost weekend always hand-glide before flying Just see its head before turning loose under power Sometimes crash anyway least did best Now word about finish first SnapDragon lasted just short forever covered doped tissue ideal LiteSpan works almost well though needs coat two thinned clear dope seal edges against fuel seep Most iron-on plastic films too heavy small models like want keep flying weight down around 35 ounces Both new SnapDragons got huffy-up finishthe kind sometimes give handlaunch gliders sand over 320 grit spray two light coats Sig Lemon Yellow follow up two coats clear go fly may want little sanding between coats knock down rough spots remember cover landing gear wire masking tape before spraying Saves some scraping later finish may sound casual note its thin doesnt hide mistakes grain shows through So does joint means gotta pick pretty wood make neat joints use glue sparingly Titebond works best Cyanoacrylate CyA quicker course wicks everywhere INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-145-6483 Toni 48 Sf818 Handliog Charge $t58 LPS Add $558 CII SEN 1111 850801 PP API FPI accepf Visa MC fliscovet polsonal checes0 MAILLONE STAR MODELS 11 COD /r % lax Texas US cottency ooy Mis wood oroer soI ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock IX 79423 1/32u23750 1/10s23850 3/32x246t1 1/8x24965 3/ltx26074 1/4520890 3/85286119 1/2x23811042143 1/325336435060 1/200330435060 1/10 330445060 3/325343526107 1/8x 352037384 3/10a3027084101 1/4x37094113130 5/10a3109152 3/tx3105115140170 1/2e3135150175205 3/453225310 1/32 x 450007992 1/205450007992 1/105456687992 3/32x46082100114 1/8547093112134 3/lOx 407109140150 1/4x4106152102179 5/1054182234 3/8s4105210239205 1/254249285315336 3/4s4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/8x4150109 3/1054164189 1/4x4176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/810 3/1617 1/420 5/1027 3/837 1/254 5/874 AILERONS3648 1/4515702 1/4x1-1/40590 1/451-1/274105 1/45280115 5/1651-1/474105 5/1651-1/275100 5/lOx 286120 3/851-1/480115 3/851-1/283116 3/8o295135 1/251-1/295140 1/2a2106150 1/4a275 1/4a3109 3/8x290 3/8x3131 1/2x3154 ADD EDS ISA PED LEAD/SOEDGE 253D SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/853/854 1/2 5 1/275 3/4x3/495 1 /10 SQ 1/1651/8 1/1051/4 1/1653/8 1/1651/2 3/32 SO 3/32 5 1/4 3/3253/8 3/32 5 1/2 1/8 SI 1/Ox 3/16 1/85 1/4 1/853/8 1/851/2 1/Ox 3/4 1/Ox 1 3/16 SQ 3/lOx 1/4 3/lOx 3/8 3/1651/2 3/1653/4 3/1051 1/4 SQ 1/4a3/8 1/45 1/2 1/4a3/4 1/45 1 5/16 SQ 3/8 SQ 3/851/2 3/853/4 3/85 1 1/2 SQ 1/253/4 1/2x1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SQ 3/4s 1 BUNDLE DEALS 201/16x3 283/32x3 151/053 153/1653 101/453 10 3/853 51/2s3 201/1654 101/1654 153/32 54 103/32 54 10 1/Os 4 51/854 103/16 54 53/16 54 101/4e4 51/454 53/0e4 51/2 e4 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 2 10 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 28 35 14 18 21 24 30 38 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 81 99 36 799 970 875 1050 875 1050 695 1235 1150 875 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 78 35 45 57 08 80 64 82 104 80 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 835 36 29 33 40 54 66 131 225 LIGHT 4-6LBS3648 1/325378119 1/205378119 LJ 1/16s378119 3/325393144 1/853114175 3/1653132202 1/453157237 I-. 3/853188307 I-. 1/253238382C ul 3/4x3375519 153532719 1/3254123188 1/20x4123188 1/1654123188LJ 3/3254149232 1/854169202 3/1654197300 1/454237332-l 3/054357563 1/2x4482608 AS 4-5/5 xx5xsD/ecl lx xxiIx5/ily/ SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/850250395 1/8512395750 1/4s12495950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/OsO95125 240 1/Os 12125240 475 1/456125175 345 1/45 12185345 675 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/6456145295535 1/645122955351035 1/3256 95190345 1/32x 12190355675 1/1656 95190345 1/165121 90355675 1/856 95190345 1/Ox 12190355695 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1656 100 200 345 3/lOx 12 200 345 085 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/32x6140275525 3/32u122755251020 1/OxO150295585 1/85122955751120 1/4 sO125250380 1/4512230380735 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/850 150 285 525 3/8512 285 5501000 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/256215375 615 1/25123756151200 HARD MAPLE 18 1/451/445 1/4x3/850 1/4x1/256 3/8x3/850 3/8x1/256 3/8x3/465 3/Oxi75 3/8u1-1/2115 1/2x1/275 1/2u3/478 5/8x3/485 3/4x3/492 SPRUCEI 8A553648 68 1/lOxl/42430 3/32x1/42539 1/8 SQ2129 1/tol/42836 1/8x3/8Li13546 1/8x1/24155 1/8x3/44763 3/16 SQ2838 3/1653/84853 3/lOx 1/24864 3/1053/40588 1/4 SQ4557100 1/4o3/85369 1/451/26181130 1/453/418311101186 3/8SQ6485138 3/851/27591154 1/2SQ85105180 1/253/494125200 ADD $5 DO ED TRA EDO EACKA 15150 GROOVED LO MOUNTS 3/853/41/850 3/853/45/3250 1/2x3/43/1655 WING 5K1N53836 1/32x12479535 1/20x 12479535 1/lOx 12479535 3/32512579045 TRAILING EDGES38 1/8s1/229 3/1653/435 1/45139 5/1651-1/450 3/851-1/256 1/2a290 EPOXY 4-1/2 02 9 02 5 Minure425669 15 Minute425669 30 Minute425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429840 INSTANT GLUE 1/2uzThinorGF185 1 ox GF300 2 ox Thio GF550 8 ox Thin GF1650 1/2 ox tatra Thick200 1 ox tatra thick338 2 OD tatra Thick600 8 ox CaIro thick1800 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 ox Thin SF425 1 us Thix GF785 201 Thin urGF1385 2 xx Accelerator315 Out Acc Refill695 tullipu6149 tot hEss line 61149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG EfMTh RIG SERVICE AT ITS BEST ON TROtSales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville 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 EKCatalog containing lists R/C maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE KlineDiscover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & othersUPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaraund Walk-in daily service 800 am-5OO pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom March 1998 53 *2iEJERO TECH INTERNATIONAL Ltd Distributed US Canada exclusively DARE Hobby Distributors Land Water Operation Wing Twin Engine Stability Formed Hull Wing span 91 Length 57 Engines Twin 30-402 r Twin 40- 544 atr Control Mm 4 Ch Other Multi engine WWII Warbirds Aerotech International MESSERSCHMITT Bf hOC Span 71 Length 58 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 30-45 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 * ---- P-38 LIGHTNING Span 74 Lnngth 50 5 Weight 5-5 5 lbs Engine 2 n 30 40 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 other fine Aerotech models avilable local hobby shop thru DARE Hobby Distributors 551 N Centre St Cumberand MD 21501 800578-3273 B-25 MITCHELL Span 71 Length 54 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 30-45 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS Span 104 Length 68 Weight 13 lbs EngIne 4 x 25 2 strl Control Mm 4 chan $48995 AVRO LANCASTER Span 102 Length 595 Weight 12-13 lbs Engine 4 25 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $48995 Aerotech Quick Build Kils have developed tor modellers preter time spent air rather ground building Construction utilizes premium balsa ply precision Jig Cut exacting tolerance making assembly fast accurate Obache sheeted foam corn wings factory built achinva perfect airfoil section Most kits also have preformed Obeche sheeted foam core elevator stabilizer fin rudder tuanlage deckings kit comes vacuum formed cowl canopy fuselage parts together detailed instructions plans covering stage assembly Aerotech get premium kit affordable price pleasure build AUTO-VAC SYSTEM Introducing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system campletely self-monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump AutoVac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready ta use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg vacuum switch adjustable 5 ta 22 Hg vacuum gauge large capacity reservair check valve neaprene tubing E-Z Voc connector two Quick-Lack seals 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 widecompieie breather cloth set vacuum23t t System available bagging instructionsAdd Sift 588 Ch&k Mt/ttD Mt/VISA accepted residents odd f25% las 4210 Doolittle Dr San Leandro CA94577 510 352-2022 5103522021 discoloring wood new Dragons outlined parts black ballpoint pen before assembly make people ask Two good answers couldnt follow lines wanted slightly bigger airplane Watch warps during finishing process youve picked firm straight C-grain wood should minimal Remove see models warp over time ought begin life straight possible SnapDragon glides decently its much danger thermaling out Still like keep below 300 feet 020 engine means around 20 seconds power Want know high 300 feet Hang model nose tail football goalpost Amble downfield far end Peer airplane carefully clear stab outline Can see wheels Thats 300 feet Theres big open field near airport near house dead-calm days sometimes fly site want know certain Im exceeding FAAs 400-foot altitude limit Hence eyedropper tank size dropper determines long engine runs Use skinniest can find Plastic syringes work well too come neat little graduated marks marks arent fuelproof though disappear after few flights youll know much fuel launch first flights start fivesecond runs gradually work up SnapDragon gain confidence Remember Overpowered models don r last Note carefully no photos Wasp 049-powered model Ask yourself hold engines power check use fuel lowest nitro content can get away preferably around 10% Nitromethane remember stuff eats airplanes course its also stuff makes little engines start easy Life compromise Put name phone number somewhere SnapDragon because its soaring fool because its small easily misplaced Ive models returned total strangers once own wife Heres lost freeflight dear Wow Thats great Whered find Under bed arewithout name tag could have ended up garage sale Thornburg 5 Monticello Drive Albuquerque NM 87123 54 Model Aviation UITO Till Span 71 Length 58 Weight 8-85 lbs Engine 2 5 40-2 str Control Mm 4 chan $25995
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 52, 53, 54
BIPLANES cute Profile biplanes like SnapDragon easy cute Thats good because older get better like easy old adolescent impatience wild urge get finished air has returned welcome welcome just about youthful urge returnsas long doesnt bring pimples suffer similar urges maybe SnapDragon can build about time takes read article assuming youre slow reader Check out seven major parts six cut 146 X 4 balsa Use medium-weight C-grain can find seventh part fuselage soft k Everything else comes scrap except wheels engine Engines arent scrap dayshavent since fifties cost $395 new memory serves original model three different power plantstwo Pee Wee 020s Tee Dee Memory may serve because original well over ten years old Last Sunday smote earth exploded once agaln time 50 Model Aviation ve Thornburg Profile biplanes easy cute says author SnapDragon climbs leff under power glides left right copied part before tacking back together tack job strictly photos thing 90% epoxyjust few bits fuel-soaked balsa between glue blobs probably wont fly again printed letters SBD its left wing Seen Better Days article built two new models onceone Tee Dee 020 other ancient Wasp 049 Tee Dee just right power-wise Wasp feeble still far too horsy prop backwards Climbed like streak totally unrealistic Love Choose some different engine youll get exercise little creativity nose design profile models like Ive used beam-mount English diesels No nose blocks alljust slot cut fuselage Control Line style plywood doublers either side engine mounted horizontally Works great Almost zero frontal area no crannies burnt fuel gather Whichever power plant choose use eyedropper tank limit fuel Try flying larger tank youll lose model some day Sure think know exactly bow much juice left before launch sooner later its going outsmart overrun disappear cloud base Ive happen probably will again Which proves dont read own articles OK confession airfoil curves sheet balsa models like seldom come out uniformespecially use Cgrain wood resists bending Sight down leading trailing edge youll notice airfoil true two places root rib Elsewhere its flatter three solutions problem 1 Dont look 2 Add ribs 3 Tape rubberband raw wing panels outside gallon jug spray lightly ammonia give permanent bow Ammonia doesnt swell wood like water does third method crafismanlike first method easiest Guess usually choose SnapDragons seem prefer left power patterns may need little Wingspan 22 inches Engine 020 Flying weight 35 ounces Construction Sheet balsa plywood Finish Clear colored dope Type FE Sport March 1998 51 best results pick pretty wood make neat joints use glue sparingly Tee Dee 020 used version Eyedropper tank keeps engine run manageable SnapDragon has seven major partssix cut 1/i6 balsa %g rain direction o 1/16 piano wire landing gear 2 DIHEDRAL Two Inches pertip under upper wing 0 lower wing match WALL cut 3 1116 plywood BALANCE POINT stab rudder 1/16 C-grain balsa II IJ I FUSELAGE OUTLINE cut 1/4 soft balsa DI o12345 IIII bottom rib make two trom 1/4 scrap 7_ BOTTOM WING PANEL MAKE 2 OM 1/15 BALSA TOP WING P cheek cowls 1/8 hard balsa lage balsafirt cheek fillers soft balsa TOP VIEW OF NOSE ASSEMBLY LI EL MAKE 2 FROM 1/16 BALSA rib make two 1/4 scrap right thrust plans show keep tightening up too much climh tightening up mean spinning crashing happens plans show bunch downthrust two undercambered wings generate lots lift Reduce downthrust youll have looping fool hands Looping fools dangerousto self others Two three Dragons glided right third liked left climb glide knows things balsa woodnothing mil spec about em take half dozen Free Flights field almost weekend always hand-glide before flying Just see its head before turning loose under power Sometimes crash anyway least did best Now word about finish first SnapDragon lasted just short forever covered doped tissue ideal LiteSpan works almost well though needs coat two thinned clear dope seal edges against fuel seep Most iron-on plastic films too heavy small models like want keep flying weight down around 35 ounces Both new SnapDragons got huffy-up finishthe kind sometimes give handlaunch gliders sand over 320 grit spray two light coats Sig Lemon Yellow follow up two coats clear go fly may want little sanding between coats knock down rough spots remember cover landing gear wire masking tape before spraying Saves some scraping later finish may sound casual note its thin doesnt hide mistakes grain shows through So does joint means gotta pick pretty wood make neat joints use glue sparingly Titebond works best Cyanoacrylate CyA quicker course wicks everywhere INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-145-6483 Toni 48 Sf818 Handliog Charge $t58 LPS Add $558 CII SEN 1111 850801 PP API FPI accepf Visa MC fliscovet polsonal checes0 MAILLONE STAR MODELS 11 COD /r % lax Texas US cottency ooy Mis wood oroer soI ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock IX 79423 1/32u23750 1/10s23850 3/32x246t1 1/8x24965 3/ltx26074 1/4520890 3/85286119 1/2x23811042143 1/325336435060 1/200330435060 1/10 330445060 3/325343526107 1/8x 352037384 3/10a3027084101 1/4x37094113130 5/10a3109152 3/tx3105115140170 1/2e3135150175205 3/453225310 1/32 x 450007992 1/205450007992 1/105456687992 3/32x46082100114 1/8547093112134 3/lOx 407109140150 1/4x4106152102179 5/1054182234 3/8s4105210239205 1/254249285315336 3/4s4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/8x4150109 3/1054164189 1/4x4176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/810 3/1617 1/420 5/1027 3/837 1/254 5/874 AILERONS3648 1/4515702 1/4x1-1/40590 1/451-1/274105 1/45280115 5/1651-1/474105 5/1651-1/275100 5/lOx 286120 3/851-1/480115 3/851-1/283116 3/8o295135 1/251-1/295140 1/2a2106150 1/4a275 1/4a3109 3/8x290 3/8x3131 1/2x3154 ADD EDS ISA PED LEAD/SOEDGE 253D SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/853/854 1/2 5 1/275 3/4x3/495 1 /10 SQ 1/1651/8 1/1051/4 1/1653/8 1/1651/2 3/32 SO 3/32 5 1/4 3/3253/8 3/32 5 1/2 1/8 SI 1/Ox 3/16 1/85 1/4 1/853/8 1/851/2 1/Ox 3/4 1/Ox 1 3/16 SQ 3/lOx 1/4 3/lOx 3/8 3/1651/2 3/1653/4 3/1051 1/4 SQ 1/4a3/8 1/45 1/2 1/4a3/4 1/45 1 5/16 SQ 3/8 SQ 3/851/2 3/853/4 3/85 1 1/2 SQ 1/253/4 1/2x1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SQ 3/4s 1 BUNDLE DEALS 201/16x3 283/32x3 151/053 153/1653 101/453 10 3/853 51/2s3 201/1654 101/1654 153/32 54 103/32 54 10 1/Os 4 51/854 103/16 54 53/16 54 101/4e4 51/454 53/0e4 51/2 e4 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 2 10 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 28 35 14 18 21 24 30 38 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 81 99 36 799 970 875 1050 875 1050 695 1235 1150 875 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 78 35 45 57 08 80 64 82 104 80 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 835 36 29 33 40 54 66 131 225 LIGHT 4-6LBS3648 1/325378119 1/205378119 LJ 1/16s378119 3/325393144 1/853114175 3/1653132202 1/453157237 I-. 3/853188307 I-. 1/253238382C ul 3/4x3375519 153532719 1/3254123188 1/20x4123188 1/1654123188LJ 3/3254149232 1/854169202 3/1654197300 1/454237332-l 3/054357563 1/2x4482608 AS 4-5/5 xx5xsD/ecl lx xxiIx5/ily/ SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/850250395 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68 Weight 13 lbs EngIne 4 x 25 2 strl Control Mm 4 chan $48995 AVRO LANCASTER Span 102 Length 595 Weight 12-13 lbs Engine 4 25 2 str Control Mm 4 chan $48995 Aerotech Quick Build Kils have developed tor modellers preter time spent air rather ground building Construction utilizes premium balsa ply precision Jig Cut exacting tolerance making assembly fast accurate Obache sheeted foam corn wings factory built achinva perfect airfoil section Most kits also have preformed Obeche sheeted foam core elevator stabilizer fin rudder tuanlage deckings kit comes vacuum formed cowl canopy fuselage parts together detailed instructions plans covering stage assembly Aerotech get premium kit affordable price pleasure build AUTO-VAC SYSTEM Introducing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system campletely self-monitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump AutoVac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready ta use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 24 Hg vacuum switch adjustable 5 ta 22 Hg vacuum gauge large capacity reservair check valve neaprene tubing E-Z Voc connector two Quick-Lack seals 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 widecompieie breather cloth set vacuum23t t System available bagging instructionsAdd Sift 588 Ch&k Mt/ttD Mt/VISA accepted residents odd f25% las 4210 Doolittle Dr San Leandro CA94577 510 352-2022 5103522021 discoloring wood new Dragons outlined parts black ballpoint pen before assembly make people ask Two good answers couldnt follow lines wanted slightly bigger airplane Watch warps during finishing process youve picked firm straight C-grain wood should minimal Remove see models warp over time ought begin life straight possible SnapDragon glides decently its much danger thermaling out Still like keep below 300 feet 020 engine means around 20 seconds power Want know high 300 feet Hang model nose tail football goalpost Amble downfield far end Peer airplane carefully clear stab outline Can see wheels Thats 300 feet Theres big open field near airport near house dead-calm days sometimes fly site want know certain Im exceeding FAAs 400-foot altitude limit Hence eyedropper tank size dropper determines long engine runs Use skinniest can find Plastic syringes work well too come neat little graduated marks marks arent fuelproof though disappear after few flights youll know much fuel launch first flights start fivesecond runs gradually work up SnapDragon gain confidence Remember Overpowered models don r last Note carefully no photos Wasp 049-powered model Ask yourself hold engines power check use fuel lowest nitro content can get away preferably around 10% Nitromethane remember stuff eats airplanes course its also stuff makes little engines start easy Life compromise Put name phone number somewhere SnapDragon because its soaring fool because its small easily misplaced Ive models returned total strangers once own wife Heres lost freeflight dear Wow Thats great Whered find Under bed 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