THE INSPIRATION article came found myself thumbing through some old issues Model Aviation ran across article 1/2A Cub Don Srull Although little model appealing wanted something bit bigger think came up very 16 Model Aviation le easy build flyable design / full-scale prototype rolled off line mid-1930s what understand extremely underpowered original engine put out whopping 20 horsepower initial test flights disaster Only few feet altitude achieved designer Gilbert Taylor cahoots Bill Piper decided 37-horsepower flat fourcylinder Continental proved perfect combination Mr Taylors objective designing Cub affordable economical * aircraft average Joe Planes like Howards WACOs although beautiful out reach very wealthy might say Taylor Cub time Chevrolet light aircraft years come hundreds would-be pilots got feet wet little tandem tail-dragger darned thing just about flew itself Because its light weight big 35foot wing short takeoffs landings norm good headwind good pilot could land dime Im sure Mr Taylor didnt realize enormous contribution made aviation designed Cub Its truly classic age seat-ofthe-pants flying considered art model exhibits fine characteristics its full-scale counterpart has absolutely no bad habits August1996 17 U Jim Coveney Half Du-Bro -scale hinge used tailwheel bracket Its just right size /e4 music wire Photos author Graphic Design Carla Kunz its classic lines Scale appearance Cub will real eye-catcher flightllne prepared pass transmitter Landing gear held place brass fittings made thin K&S stock Struts anchored 2-56 bolts blind nuts Type RC SportfScale Wingspan 56 inches Engine Max 20 EP Functions Throttle elevator rudder Flying weight 21/23 lb Construction Built-up Covering/Finish MonoKote Cheveron paint 18 Model Aviation view cabin shows rather unique design Mr Taylor Cabin uprights fuselage sides built piece flies beautifully three channels suppose could incorporate ailerons necessary Turns groove engine used model 05 Max 20 has enough power fact good-running 15 would perfect As far engines go have own preference Dependability good power easy starting what look color scheme shown true scale although others yellow black stripe scheme Pipers idea course An all-red fuselage silver wings stab stripe another full-scale prototype originally came side windows available option choose leave off windows sure get exhaust down away cabin decide build E-2 Cub guarantee hours enjoyable relaxed stick time structure builds fairly quickly means youll flying Cub relatively short period time prototype model completely framed up just over two weeks remember isnt race make habit study set plans build model few times head will save time long run eliminates needless mistakes Enjoy CONSTRUCTION Wing Make two rib templates 3A2 plywood sure spar notches templates cut give snug fit Using 3A2 balsa sheet cut rib blanks appropriate length height stack between templates ribs sanded shape carefully cut spar notches razor saw Cover wing plan plastic wrap lay 3/is square spruce bottom spar place Place pins either side spar along its length ensure alignment Cut strip sheet balsa 3A6 x x 30 trailing edge Lay over plans place mark rib station Draw line down length trailing edge inch its leading edge depth guide rib slots Using two hacksaw blades taped together cut rib notches Place TE LE over plans pin down Glue ribs place except root rib done later Make sure ribs 900 building board dry insert top spar glue Remove pins block up wing panel 1 /2 inches tip rib Make sure panel square plans Glue root rib place its 900 board will ensure proper dihedral Cut wingtip /6 sheet bevel tip board wing flat Cut wingtip brace shown glue Make center section second panel same manner described above always making sure everything square Install gussets shown plans Dont leave out Join panels center section making sure center section flat Block up wing panel tip 1 /2 inches glue Use enough clamps ensure good bond Repeat second panel Relieve spar notches 46 allow dihedral braces Glue clamp Make set false ribs same manner made ribs Slide place shown plans glue Install /s plywood pieces shown strut attachment Glue spar webs making sure grain vertical Use sanding block shape leading trailing edges Tail Surfaces Make sure use 3A6 hard balsa Tail braces model necessary can attached easily solder lugs can purchased bag Radio Shack will accept small piano wire soldered place Fuselage Make identical sides using 3/~ square balsa spruce cabin made 6 spruce Gussets 1A4 plywood used cabin sides hard balsa gussets used crossbraces fuselage sides joined fuselage sides complete cut off nose section shown Bevel sections achieve angle shown plans glue clamp place Make up landing gear blocks cut crossbraces same length blocks Place sides over top view plans making sure theyre 900 building board Install blocks crossbraces rear cabin nose Bevel firewall conform nose angle good fit glue place dry bevel inner sides tail glue August1996 19 Max 20 FP inverted small Sig aluminum mounts Drill tap 4-40 bolts Third line recommended fueling Standard servos mounted three across 1/8 plywood rails Battery pack front servos receiver wrapped plastic foam under tank Built-up wing has simple structureeasy build Note plywood hold-down hooks protruding wing center section 532 BALSA SSEBT K}~ TR S/B BA USA GUSSETS IA GIG CORAL B ADO RAE GA PAL RRABSO~ RICOH JJ1I RAPPORTS / OR BALSA SIR BALSA IC II2 BA5A LEASING CRAB TT WING PLAN TOP VIEW SI IA SO SIlEB /0S/lAB SIB BALSA BALSAOR PUTTYjC-TRAUINO BODE SIA BALSARAGE BPORWABO STRUTzz ThIS BRASS FITTINGS -SARCY-S IIUBBSIC II____________________SPRUOC DIHEDRAL BRACE1-SBROTS II5152 BALSA GREETUS BAWEL --RIBS-BARB NO ---TABILI ER -RIB TEMPLATE I W ND OE~AANOR S BACAP Lil H1I ____SCREW~ PBCPLOWING STRUT DETAIL HASSETSCAB STRAT BALSA SABERBA BAABAUNTUS SO BALSA STRIRBSBR RIBS -BARB BA RAIN550 PASO U1/BUGPlC BALSASIR NO BALSA STBIIIOBR BADUD _______7VIEWf]h13i E RIBUBORBEL///IGDSSBTS50Cm FUSELAGE TOP ELE RIGGERHOBO BALSAOUR PBADD ORB NON ATES/IS SA----S/lB SOS/B /0 5/NIA SN BALSA GARB 1132 RIO I BALSA SAD RUSS WBB2-11AOZ~IDINS1DFRAB F-I BEAR LABALSAK1111 3130 AIDWITO B/BID BIBSGOLOBAMMN LANDING GEAR DETAIL 3/SB PUT -I/HCR lOSESOBBT /SUOE 2 B-SIS SOLSA WiNGREET HOOK5/10 PLORDOR AULSA GREETBOCRASCA ISOBBTBO ILThTYI SA SHEETSIB RH BALSA CRASS BARDS-IBALURBALSOUSC GIBRO oDARWLWRECU WING TIP DETAIL-S/IA BALSO SDCETy___________ I~SISZBALBATO TRADED ANGUS B HUEBRUORS GUS SASGOSALS UNLESS CLEAR TLASTIC//- ________TAYLOR CUB E-2 FLU HITO S/BA SORERIBASIC WIBE TRIB RD PIT--- USBLSASDOYLE SIGH BER IGLASSROTE LAGE IS REDBIRD AREA 450 SHINOCRIASBO BR JIB COASNER SIACHCHATS ARB RESINWIRC IllS BDLSU NSCETLESATORBABASh BT AIR COOBSET ESOISEIS 20 TWO DOCUC 20 FOUB COCLEINSEB PLAS ST IRE DEBORDO WINDSHIELD PATTERNF2AWRAP WITH CORPEB2 1/4 BIB HAIR WOECURIARTIIOR/PA A/IOU/AT BOSH ODESSAWEIHOTAl/B TO S LBSBUL BISOBBRBETLAB. WIRE N SOWERD1 together Install crossbraces deck formers rear cabin Nows time drill out firewall engine mount fuel tubing Glue F-2 /16 square center stringer 1A6 sheeting Sheet bottom fuselage shown between longerons Note assure proper alignment top rear stringer glue F5 FlO place first Glue warp-free /6- square stringer across two formers Slide remaining fonners glue place Attach wing fuselage particularly difficult will take bit figuring part Follow instructions take time Install B-2 shown clamp B-3 place Dont glue yet Put wing place its square cabin B2 B3 directly over other Drill hole through balsa wing block 1/8 plywood hold-down plate Use 6-32 screw blind nut bolt down wing Glue 1/8 plywood hooks shown sure pull up B-2 slots Clamp allow dry Landing Gear made /32 music wire easily bent heating use Goldberg Du-Bro wheels will have reduce hole hub /32 3A2 cutting piece 1/8 l32 OD tubing slightly smaller width hub Retail wheels servo eyelets solder Cowl part scratchbuilding scares off us Until recently too would overlook lot beautiful airplanes ready-made cowl wasnt available can very limitingand come right down wants limited few things youll need complete cowl readily available foam block needed mold can obtained Sig Mfg sizes bought 5 x 12 x 36 sheet itll probably last lifetime Medium glass cloth small can polyester resin few epoxy brushes will also needed release agent used some plain old Simoniz car wax Im sure scrounge around out garage youll dig some up final surfacing get tube automotive glazing putty auto paint supplier Lets get started Cut piece foam slightly larger size youll need length determined measuring distance firewall 1/8 behind thrust washer Make templates top side view shown plans Tack-glue block firewall Remember shaping foam its extension fuselage should sanded flush block youre satisfied shape remove add additional /2 inch foam rear mold Carefully sand shape will give overlap nose foam now given few coats white glue protect resin dry apply heavy coat wax Glue stick foam can placed vise Use three layers cloth resin layer consists five separate pieces cloth side front dry sand smooth can hitting cloth Wipe off dirt grease apply glazing putty Let dry sand smooth Now dig out foam check out home-grown cowl Finish prototype covered aluminum red MonoKote cowl gear struts sprayed red Cheveron paint best paint Ive Long-EZ Looking something unique Hare canard pusher may look strange dont worry flies just like conventional airplane wont stahl 7994 3W motors will provide years smooth dependable high pertormance power backed full 1-Year warranty Send $5 corns lete Information Pack Giant Sc ale 3W motors 35 cc 3W-35 monster 4-cylinder 240 cc 3W-240B4 plus information Giant Scale Kits Accessories Dave Johnsons Bsssrt Aircraft P0 Box 18038 Tucson AZ 85731 Phone/Fax 520-722-0607 SPECIFICATIONS Engine requirements Wing Span Wing Area Fuselage Length Fuselage Width Weight Range Wing Loading Range Radio Functions 20 to 36 50-53 435 sq 30-33 3/4 3 3-1/2 lbs 154 175 oz sq ft 4 Channel Northeast Aerodynamics rolling out new line-up eight new Profile Warbirds flyers want carve tight holes sky other adversaries dare show face offering eight popular World War II combat aircraft F6F Hellcat P-40 Warhawk Japanese Zero Hawker Hurricane Focke-Wulf 190 Messerschmitt BF-109 Russian Mig-3 course great P-51 Mustang Profile Warbirds engineered same Northeast Aerodynamics tradition make kits best money can buy Ask favorite hobby shop call us direct sirens screaming bogies coming 10 oclock. 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 881-5899 Mastercard Visa accepted $4995 lntroducto/ Offer August1996 21 strakes fiberglass canopy cowl wneel pants Foam core wings canard Includes hardware $185 Z 64 span 40 enginesiruuee snipping i contletS US Kerr Aircraft PO Boa 2554 Newport RI 02840 401 -847-7510 E-mail kerrailg@nficom SCRAMBLE. RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QUANTITY ON THE LEFT TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight FREE gallons within Continental US New price break minimum 12 gallons shipped motorireight no haz mat feel Drums freight collect Mix quantity total quantity determines price break Dealer club discounts available please call details SC orders add 5% sales tas UPS COD add $475 per carton Accept credit cards checks Also available Red Max T-shirts $9 Golf-shirts $13 Hats $6 ** Please note no longer ship quarts** OTYFUEL4GAL 12GAL 2OGAL 6OGAL 124GAL 54GALTOTAL ORDERED_MIXTURE PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL DRUM $AMT AEWMAXPRENIUMFJELT Easy beginners powerful experts Available synthetic castor tIends RED MAX 0118795890885779420602 _____ RED MAX 51272104299293686726283 _____ ____RED MAX 10135811251075101594031964 _____ ____RED MAX 12138311501100103996233670 _____ ____RED MAX 151451121711671102102038200 ____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 201532129612461177108943602 _____ ___REDMAX251618116249284 ____ ____RED MAX 301703123654965 _____ ____RED MAX 401874138266328 _____ ____RED MAX 502044152877691 _____ ____RED MAX 602215167489053 _____ ____RED MAX 652300174794735 ____ ____RED MAX 7023861820100416 _____ ____RED MAX 7524711893106097 _____ 138013301255_____ 146314131334____ 163115811492_____ 179817481650_____ 196519151808_____ ____204919991887_____ ____213220821966_____ 221621662045_____ 4-CYCLEFUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cy engines specially good older models ___ 10-4 CYCLE 1323 1092 1042 983 910 29683 ____ ____ 15-4CYCLE 1409 1175 1125 1062 983 35365 _____ SUPER TIGER 3000 FUEL Best fuel Super Tiger 2000 -4000 engines ___ 5T3000 1358 1125 1075 1015 940 31964 ____ RED MAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel back list popular demsnd customers ____ GAL1550 1313 1301 1229 1092 47345 _____ *** HELICOPTER FUEL *** Extremely smooth & cool running extra defoamer & new SUPERIOR oil helicopters ____10 Helicopter136211291079101994332240 _____ ____15 Helicopter1507127112211153106741892 _____ ____25 Helicopter1896165216021512140067777 ____ ____30 Helicopter1981173616861591147373458 _____ RED MAX PERFORMANCE FUEL High flash point heavy oil use tuned pipes ducted fan & other heavy duty app ____S Performance 139611621112105097234500 _____ ____10 Pertormancel481124811961129104540181 _____ ___lsPerformancels66133012801208111845862 ____ RED MAX PATTERN FUEL Proven best fuel pattern engines using pumps tuned pipes ____ 5 Pattern 1396 1162 1112 1050 972 34500 ___ 10 Pattern 1481 1248 1196 1129 1045 40181 ____ ____ 15 Pattern 1566 1330 1280 1208 1118 45862 _____ Power easy starting power smooth take offs power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running powerfully other ___ 100% money back guarantee ____ ____ completely satisfied ____ reason ____ Red Max has ____ power CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTSGrand Total better idle will mix custom fuel formula specialand belier engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available in wear minimum quantities gallon Call prices items _______ characteristics Also special 2-cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market ES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. other fuel ever used covers like blanket coat levels beautifully doesnt smell dries bard rock overnight Youll love Note spraying red always use white base coat first avoid bleeding cabin painted Testors model paint match MonoKote mix little gray bottle silver 1 /2-inch scale Williams Bros Sportsman pilot used remember pilot fullsize Cub flew rear seat Struts These functionalan absolute must will also help adjustment washout positioning rear strut until desired amount achieved Besides think give model lot character Build exactly shown plans should fit perfectly Make brass fittings thin K&S stock available local hobby shop Flying As models make sure Cub balanced properly Radio gear should installed neatly securely control surface movement being free binding Check cycle batteries regularly please repairs maintenance should done home time spend field enjoyable model completed Long Island getting its fair share inclement weather Being optimist am would give batteries few hours charge night just case fifth day seemingly endless torture would finally get fly creation late afternoon after torrential downpour everything got really quiet sun peeked through sky turned deep blue Needless say car packed record time arrived flying field few friends getting some welldeserved stick time Some local spectators spotted little Cub proceeded ask million questions gave trusty radio good rangecheck made certain secure fired up Max set little rich Usually about time knees turn Jell-O different set model down blacktop hesitation poured coals little right rudder tracked straight down runway tail-high touch elevator off small amount right trim needed overcome torque Turns very smooth scalelike fact no knew three-channel modelthey thought ailerons After about ten minutes pure satisfaction engine quit decided would good time land Would believe perfect three-point landing smooth silk hope have much fun building flying Cub have Good luck Coveney 25 Rottkamp St Valley Stream NY 11580 22 Model Aviation SE PRINT NAME BOX STREET CITY STATE ZIP CARD TYPE AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 7/96
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/08
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
THE INSPIRATION article came found myself thumbing through some old issues Model Aviation ran across article 1/2A Cub Don Srull Although little model appealing wanted something bit bigger think came up very 16 Model Aviation le easy build flyable design / full-scale prototype rolled off line mid-1930s what understand extremely underpowered original engine put out whopping 20 horsepower initial test flights disaster Only few feet altitude achieved designer Gilbert Taylor cahoots Bill Piper decided 37-horsepower flat fourcylinder Continental proved perfect combination Mr Taylors objective designing Cub affordable economical * aircraft average Joe Planes like Howards WACOs although beautiful out reach very wealthy might say Taylor Cub time Chevrolet light aircraft years come hundreds would-be pilots got feet wet little tandem tail-dragger darned thing just about flew itself Because its light weight big 35foot wing short takeoffs landings norm good headwind good pilot could land dime Im sure Mr Taylor didnt realize enormous contribution made aviation designed Cub Its truly classic age seat-ofthe-pants flying considered art model exhibits fine characteristics its full-scale counterpart has absolutely no bad habits August1996 17 U Jim Coveney Half Du-Bro -scale hinge used tailwheel bracket Its just right size /e4 music wire Photos author Graphic Design Carla Kunz its classic lines Scale appearance Cub will real eye-catcher flightllne prepared pass transmitter Landing gear held place brass fittings made thin K&S stock Struts anchored 2-56 bolts blind nuts Type RC SportfScale Wingspan 56 inches Engine Max 20 EP Functions Throttle elevator rudder Flying weight 21/23 lb Construction Built-up Covering/Finish MonoKote Cheveron paint 18 Model Aviation view cabin shows rather unique design Mr Taylor Cabin uprights fuselage sides built piece flies beautifully three channels suppose could incorporate ailerons necessary Turns groove engine used model 05 Max 20 has enough power fact good-running 15 would perfect As far engines go have own preference Dependability good power easy starting what look color scheme shown true scale although others yellow black stripe scheme Pipers idea course An all-red fuselage silver wings stab stripe another full-scale prototype originally came side windows available option choose leave off windows sure get exhaust down away cabin decide build E-2 Cub guarantee hours enjoyable relaxed stick time structure builds fairly quickly means youll flying Cub relatively short period time prototype model completely framed up just over two weeks remember isnt race make habit study set plans build model few times head will save time long run eliminates needless mistakes Enjoy CONSTRUCTION Wing Make two rib templates 3A2 plywood sure spar notches templates cut give snug fit Using 3A2 balsa sheet cut rib blanks appropriate length height stack between templates ribs sanded shape carefully cut spar notches razor saw Cover wing plan plastic wrap lay 3/is square spruce bottom spar place Place pins either side spar along its length ensure alignment Cut strip sheet balsa 3A6 x x 30 trailing edge Lay over plans place mark rib station Draw line down length trailing edge inch its leading edge depth guide rib slots Using two hacksaw blades taped together cut rib notches Place TE LE over plans pin down Glue ribs place except root rib done later Make sure ribs 900 building board dry insert top spar glue Remove pins block up wing panel 1 /2 inches tip rib Make sure panel square plans Glue root rib place its 900 board will ensure proper dihedral Cut wingtip /6 sheet bevel tip board wing flat Cut wingtip brace shown glue Make center section second panel same manner described above always making sure everything square Install gussets shown plans Dont leave out Join panels center section making sure center section flat Block up wing panel tip 1 /2 inches glue Use enough clamps ensure good bond Repeat second panel Relieve spar notches 46 allow dihedral braces Glue clamp Make set false ribs same manner made ribs Slide place shown plans glue Install /s plywood pieces shown strut attachment Glue spar webs making sure grain vertical Use sanding block shape leading trailing edges Tail Surfaces Make sure use 3A6 hard balsa Tail braces model necessary can attached easily solder lugs can purchased bag Radio Shack will accept small piano wire soldered place Fuselage Make identical sides using 3/~ square balsa spruce cabin made 6 spruce Gussets 1A4 plywood used cabin sides hard balsa gussets used crossbraces fuselage sides joined fuselage sides complete cut off nose section shown Bevel sections achieve angle shown plans glue clamp place Make up landing gear blocks cut crossbraces same length blocks Place sides over top view plans making sure theyre 900 building board Install blocks crossbraces rear cabin nose Bevel firewall conform nose angle good fit glue place dry bevel inner sides tail glue August1996 19 Max 20 FP inverted small Sig aluminum mounts Drill tap 4-40 bolts Third line recommended fueling Standard servos mounted three across 1/8 plywood rails Battery pack front servos receiver wrapped plastic foam under tank Built-up wing has simple structureeasy build Note plywood hold-down hooks protruding wing center section 532 BALSA SSEBT K}~ TR S/B BA USA GUSSETS IA GIG CORAL B ADO RAE GA PAL RRABSO~ RICOH JJ1I RAPPORTS / OR BALSA SIR BALSA IC II2 BA5A LEASING CRAB TT WING PLAN TOP VIEW SI IA SO SIlEB /0S/lAB SIB BALSA BALSAOR PUTTYjC-TRAUINO BODE SIA BALSARAGE BPORWABO STRUTzz ThIS BRASS FITTINGS -SARCY-S IIUBBSIC II____________________SPRUOC DIHEDRAL BRACE1-SBROTS II5152 BALSA GREETUS BAWEL --RIBS-BARB NO ---TABILI ER -RIB TEMPLATE I W ND OE~AANOR S BACAP Lil H1I ____SCREW~ PBCPLOWING STRUT DETAIL HASSETSCAB STRAT BALSA SABERBA BAABAUNTUS SO BALSA STRIRBSBR RIBS -BARB BA RAIN550 PASO U1/BUGPlC BALSASIR NO BALSA STBIIIOBR BADUD _______7VIEWf]h13i E RIBUBORBEL///IGDSSBTS50Cm FUSELAGE TOP ELE RIGGERHOBO BALSAOUR PBADD ORB NON ATES/IS SA----S/lB SOS/B /0 5/NIA SN BALSA GARB 1132 RIO I BALSA SAD RUSS WBB2-11AOZ~IDINS1DFRAB F-I BEAR LABALSAK1111 3130 AIDWITO B/BID BIBSGOLOBAMMN LANDING GEAR DETAIL 3/SB PUT -I/HCR lOSESOBBT /SUOE 2 B-SIS SOLSA WiNGREET HOOK5/10 PLORDOR AULSA GREETBOCRASCA ISOBBTBO ILThTYI SA SHEETSIB RH BALSA CRASS BARDS-IBALURBALSOUSC GIBRO oDARWLWRECU WING TIP DETAIL-S/IA BALSO SDCETy___________ I~SISZBALBATO TRADED ANGUS B HUEBRUORS GUS SASGOSALS UNLESS CLEAR TLASTIC//- ________TAYLOR CUB E-2 FLU HITO S/BA SORERIBASIC WIBE TRIB RD PIT--- USBLSASDOYLE SIGH BER IGLASSROTE LAGE IS REDBIRD AREA 450 SHINOCRIASBO BR JIB COASNER SIACHCHATS ARB RESINWIRC IllS BDLSU NSCETLESATORBABASh BT AIR COOBSET ESOISEIS 20 TWO DOCUC 20 FOUB COCLEINSEB PLAS ST IRE DEBORDO WINDSHIELD PATTERNF2AWRAP WITH CORPEB2 1/4 BIB HAIR WOECURIARTIIOR/PA A/IOU/AT BOSH ODESSAWEIHOTAl/B TO S LBSBUL BISOBBRBETLAB. WIRE N SOWERD1 together Install crossbraces deck formers rear cabin Nows time drill out firewall engine mount fuel tubing Glue F-2 /16 square center stringer 1A6 sheeting Sheet bottom fuselage shown between longerons Note assure proper alignment top rear stringer glue F5 FlO place first Glue warp-free /6- square stringer across two formers Slide remaining fonners glue place Attach wing fuselage particularly difficult will take bit figuring part Follow instructions take time Install B-2 shown clamp B-3 place Dont glue yet Put wing place its square cabin B2 B3 directly over other Drill hole through balsa wing block 1/8 plywood hold-down plate Use 6-32 screw blind nut bolt down wing Glue 1/8 plywood hooks shown sure pull up B-2 slots Clamp allow dry Landing Gear made /32 music wire easily bent heating use Goldberg Du-Bro wheels will have reduce hole hub /32 3A2 cutting piece 1/8 l32 OD tubing slightly smaller width hub Retail wheels servo eyelets solder Cowl part scratchbuilding scares off us Until recently too would overlook lot beautiful airplanes ready-made cowl wasnt available can very limitingand come right down wants limited few things youll need complete cowl readily available foam block needed mold can obtained Sig Mfg sizes bought 5 x 12 x 36 sheet itll probably last lifetime Medium glass cloth small can polyester resin few epoxy brushes will also needed release agent used some plain old Simoniz car wax Im sure scrounge around out garage youll dig some up final surfacing get tube automotive glazing putty auto paint supplier Lets get started Cut piece foam slightly larger size youll need length determined measuring distance firewall 1/8 behind thrust washer Make templates top side view shown plans Tack-glue block firewall Remember shaping foam its extension fuselage should sanded flush block youre satisfied shape remove add additional /2 inch foam rear mold Carefully sand shape will give overlap nose foam now given few coats white glue protect resin dry apply heavy coat wax Glue stick foam can placed vise Use three layers cloth resin layer consists five separate pieces cloth side front dry sand smooth can hitting cloth Wipe off dirt grease apply glazing putty Let dry sand smooth Now dig out foam check out home-grown cowl Finish prototype covered aluminum red MonoKote cowl gear struts sprayed red Cheveron paint best paint Ive Long-EZ Looking something unique Hare canard pusher may look strange dont worry flies just like conventional airplane wont stahl 7994 3W motors will provide years smooth dependable high pertormance power backed full 1-Year warranty Send $5 corns lete Information Pack Giant Sc ale 3W motors 35 cc 3W-35 monster 4-cylinder 240 cc 3W-240B4 plus information Giant Scale Kits Accessories Dave Johnsons Bsssrt Aircraft P0 Box 18038 Tucson AZ 85731 Phone/Fax 520-722-0607 SPECIFICATIONS Engine requirements Wing Span Wing Area Fuselage Length Fuselage Width Weight Range Wing Loading Range Radio Functions 20 to 36 50-53 435 sq 30-33 3/4 3 3-1/2 lbs 154 175 oz sq ft 4 Channel Northeast Aerodynamics rolling out new line-up eight new Profile Warbirds flyers want carve tight holes sky other adversaries dare show face offering eight popular World War II combat aircraft F6F Hellcat P-40 Warhawk Japanese Zero Hawker Hurricane Focke-Wulf 190 Messerschmitt BF-109 Russian Mig-3 course great P-51 Mustang Profile Warbirds engineered same Northeast Aerodynamics tradition make kits best money can buy Ask favorite hobby shop call us direct sirens screaming bogies coming 10 oclock. 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 881-5899 Mastercard Visa accepted $4995 lntroducto/ Offer August1996 21 strakes fiberglass canopy cowl wneel pants Foam core wings canard Includes hardware $185 Z 64 span 40 enginesiruuee snipping i contletS US Kerr Aircraft PO Boa 2554 Newport RI 02840 401 -847-7510 E-mail kerrailg@nficom SCRAMBLE. RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QUANTITY ON THE LEFT TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight FREE gallons within Continental US New price break minimum 12 gallons shipped motorireight no haz mat feel Drums freight collect Mix quantity total quantity determines price break Dealer club discounts available please call details SC orders add 5% sales tas UPS COD add $475 per carton Accept credit cards checks Also available Red Max T-shirts $9 Golf-shirts $13 Hats $6 ** Please note no longer ship quarts** OTYFUEL4GAL 12GAL 2OGAL 6OGAL 124GAL 54GALTOTAL ORDERED_MIXTURE PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL DRUM $AMT AEWMAXPRENIUMFJELT Easy beginners powerful experts Available synthetic castor tIends RED MAX 0118795890885779420602 _____ RED MAX 51272104299293686726283 _____ ____RED MAX 10135811251075101594031964 _____ ____RED MAX 12138311501100103996233670 _____ ____RED MAX 151451121711671102102038200 ____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 201532129612461177108943602 _____ ___REDMAX251618116249284 ____ ____RED MAX 301703123654965 _____ ____RED MAX 401874138266328 _____ ____RED MAX 502044152877691 _____ ____RED MAX 602215167489053 _____ ____RED MAX 652300174794735 ____ ____RED MAX 7023861820100416 _____ ____RED MAX 7524711893106097 _____ 138013301255_____ 146314131334____ 163115811492_____ 179817481650_____ 196519151808_____ ____204919991887_____ ____213220821966_____ 221621662045_____ 4-CYCLEFUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cy engines specially good older models ___ 10-4 CYCLE 1323 1092 1042 983 910 29683 ____ ____ 15-4CYCLE 1409 1175 1125 1062 983 35365 _____ SUPER TIGER 3000 FUEL Best fuel Super Tiger 2000 -4000 engines ___ 5T3000 1358 1125 1075 1015 940 31964 ____ RED MAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel back list popular demsnd customers ____ GAL1550 1313 1301 1229 1092 47345 _____ *** HELICOPTER FUEL *** Extremely smooth & cool running extra defoamer & new SUPERIOR oil helicopters ____10 Helicopter136211291079101994332240 _____ ____15 Helicopter1507127112211153106741892 _____ ____25 Helicopter1896165216021512140067777 ____ ____30 Helicopter1981173616861591147373458 _____ RED MAX PERFORMANCE FUEL High flash point heavy oil use tuned pipes ducted fan & other heavy duty app ____S Performance 139611621112105097234500 _____ ____10 Pertormancel481124811961129104540181 _____ ___lsPerformancels66133012801208111845862 ____ RED MAX PATTERN FUEL Proven best fuel pattern engines using pumps tuned pipes ____ 5 Pattern 1396 1162 1112 1050 972 34500 ___ 10 Pattern 1481 1248 1196 1129 1045 40181 ____ ____ 15 Pattern 1566 1330 1280 1208 1118 45862 _____ Power easy starting power smooth take offs power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running powerfully other ___ 100% money back guarantee ____ ____ completely satisfied ____ reason ____ Red Max has ____ power CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTSGrand Total better idle will mix custom fuel formula specialand belier engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available in wear minimum quantities gallon Call prices items _______ characteristics Also special 2-cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market ES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. other fuel ever used covers like blanket coat levels beautifully doesnt smell dries bard rock overnight Youll love Note spraying red always use white base coat first avoid bleeding cabin painted Testors model paint match MonoKote mix little gray bottle silver 1 /2-inch scale Williams Bros Sportsman pilot used remember pilot fullsize Cub flew rear seat Struts These functionalan absolute must will also help adjustment washout positioning rear strut until desired amount achieved Besides think give model lot character Build exactly shown plans should fit perfectly Make brass fittings thin K&S stock available local hobby shop Flying As models make sure Cub balanced properly Radio gear should installed neatly securely control surface movement being free binding Check cycle batteries regularly please repairs maintenance should done home time spend field enjoyable model completed Long Island getting its fair share inclement weather Being optimist am would give batteries few hours charge night just case fifth day seemingly endless torture would finally get fly creation late afternoon after torrential downpour everything got really quiet sun peeked through sky turned deep blue Needless say car packed record time arrived flying field few friends getting some welldeserved stick time Some local spectators spotted little Cub proceeded ask million questions gave trusty radio good rangecheck made certain secure fired up Max set little rich Usually about time knees turn Jell-O different set model down blacktop hesitation poured coals little right rudder tracked straight down runway tail-high touch elevator off small amount right trim needed overcome torque Turns very smooth scalelike fact no knew three-channel modelthey thought ailerons After about ten minutes pure satisfaction engine quit decided would good time land Would believe perfect three-point landing smooth silk hope have much fun building flying Cub have Good luck Coveney 25 Rottkamp St Valley Stream NY 11580 22 Model Aviation SE PRINT NAME BOX STREET CITY STATE ZIP CARD TYPE AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 7/96
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/08
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
THE INSPIRATION article came found myself thumbing through some old issues Model Aviation ran across article 1/2A Cub Don Srull Although little model appealing wanted something bit bigger think came up very 16 Model Aviation le easy build flyable design / full-scale prototype rolled off line mid-1930s what understand extremely underpowered original engine put out whopping 20 horsepower initial test flights disaster Only few feet altitude achieved designer Gilbert Taylor cahoots Bill Piper decided 37-horsepower flat fourcylinder Continental proved perfect combination Mr Taylors objective designing Cub affordable economical * aircraft average Joe Planes like Howards WACOs although beautiful out reach very wealthy might say Taylor Cub time Chevrolet light aircraft years come hundreds would-be pilots got feet wet little tandem tail-dragger darned thing just about flew itself Because its light weight big 35foot wing short takeoffs landings norm good headwind good pilot could land dime Im sure Mr Taylor didnt realize enormous contribution made aviation designed Cub Its truly classic age seat-ofthe-pants flying considered art model exhibits fine characteristics its full-scale counterpart has absolutely no bad habits August1996 17 U Jim Coveney Half Du-Bro -scale hinge used tailwheel bracket Its just right size /e4 music wire Photos author Graphic Design Carla Kunz its classic lines Scale appearance Cub will real eye-catcher flightllne prepared pass transmitter Landing gear held place brass fittings made thin K&S stock Struts anchored 2-56 bolts blind nuts Type RC SportfScale Wingspan 56 inches Engine Max 20 EP Functions Throttle elevator rudder Flying weight 21/23 lb Construction Built-up Covering/Finish MonoKote Cheveron paint 18 Model Aviation view cabin shows rather unique design Mr Taylor Cabin uprights fuselage sides built piece flies beautifully three channels suppose could incorporate ailerons necessary Turns groove engine used model 05 Max 20 has enough power fact good-running 15 would perfect As far engines go have own preference Dependability good power easy starting what look color scheme shown true scale although others yellow black stripe scheme Pipers idea course An all-red fuselage silver wings stab stripe another full-scale prototype originally came side windows available option choose leave off windows sure get exhaust down away cabin decide build E-2 Cub guarantee hours enjoyable relaxed stick time structure builds fairly quickly means youll flying Cub relatively short period time prototype model completely framed up just over two weeks remember isnt race make habit study set plans build model few times head will save time long run eliminates needless mistakes Enjoy CONSTRUCTION Wing Make two rib templates 3A2 plywood sure spar notches templates cut give snug fit Using 3A2 balsa sheet cut rib blanks appropriate length height stack between templates ribs sanded shape carefully cut spar notches razor saw Cover wing plan plastic wrap lay 3/is square spruce bottom spar place Place pins either side spar along its length ensure alignment Cut strip sheet balsa 3A6 x x 30 trailing edge Lay over plans place mark rib station Draw line down length trailing edge inch its leading edge depth guide rib slots Using two hacksaw blades taped together cut rib notches Place TE LE over plans pin down Glue ribs place except root rib done later Make sure ribs 900 building board dry insert top spar glue Remove pins block up wing panel 1 /2 inches tip rib Make sure panel square plans Glue root rib place its 900 board will ensure proper dihedral Cut wingtip /6 sheet bevel tip board wing flat Cut wingtip brace shown glue Make center section second panel same manner described above always making sure everything square Install gussets shown plans Dont leave out Join panels center section making sure center section flat Block up wing panel tip 1 /2 inches glue Use enough clamps ensure good bond Repeat second panel Relieve spar notches 46 allow dihedral braces Glue clamp Make set false ribs same manner made ribs Slide place shown plans glue Install /s plywood pieces shown strut attachment Glue spar webs making sure grain vertical Use sanding block shape leading trailing edges Tail Surfaces Make sure use 3A6 hard balsa Tail braces model necessary can attached easily solder lugs can purchased bag Radio Shack will accept small piano wire soldered place Fuselage Make identical sides using 3/~ square balsa spruce cabin made 6 spruce Gussets 1A4 plywood used cabin sides hard balsa gussets used crossbraces fuselage sides joined fuselage sides complete cut off nose section shown Bevel sections achieve angle shown plans glue clamp place Make up landing gear blocks cut crossbraces same length blocks Place sides over top view plans making sure theyre 900 building board Install blocks crossbraces rear cabin nose Bevel firewall conform nose angle good fit glue place dry bevel inner sides tail glue August1996 19 Max 20 FP inverted small Sig aluminum mounts Drill tap 4-40 bolts Third line recommended fueling Standard servos mounted three across 1/8 plywood rails Battery pack front servos receiver wrapped plastic foam under tank Built-up wing has simple structureeasy build Note plywood hold-down hooks protruding wing center section 532 BALSA SSEBT K}~ TR S/B BA USA GUSSETS IA GIG CORAL B ADO RAE GA PAL RRABSO~ RICOH JJ1I RAPPORTS / OR BALSA SIR BALSA IC II2 BA5A LEASING CRAB TT WING PLAN TOP VIEW SI IA SO SIlEB /0S/lAB SIB BALSA BALSAOR PUTTYjC-TRAUINO BODE SIA BALSARAGE BPORWABO STRUTzz ThIS BRASS FITTINGS -SARCY-S IIUBBSIC II____________________SPRUOC DIHEDRAL BRACE1-SBROTS II5152 BALSA GREETUS BAWEL --RIBS-BARB NO ---TABILI ER -RIB TEMPLATE I W ND OE~AANOR S BACAP Lil H1I ____SCREW~ PBCPLOWING STRUT DETAIL HASSETSCAB STRAT BALSA SABERBA BAABAUNTUS SO BALSA STRIRBSBR RIBS -BARB BA RAIN550 PASO U1/BUGPlC BALSASIR NO BALSA STBIIIOBR BADUD _______7VIEWf]h13i E RIBUBORBEL///IGDSSBTS50Cm FUSELAGE TOP ELE RIGGERHOBO BALSAOUR PBADD ORB NON ATES/IS SA----S/lB SOS/B /0 5/NIA SN BALSA GARB 1132 RIO I BALSA SAD RUSS WBB2-11AOZ~IDINS1DFRAB F-I BEAR LABALSAK1111 3130 AIDWITO B/BID BIBSGOLOBAMMN LANDING GEAR DETAIL 3/SB PUT -I/HCR lOSESOBBT /SUOE 2 B-SIS SOLSA WiNGREET HOOK5/10 PLORDOR AULSA GREETBOCRASCA ISOBBTBO ILThTYI SA SHEETSIB RH BALSA CRASS BARDS-IBALURBALSOUSC GIBRO oDARWLWRECU WING TIP DETAIL-S/IA BALSO SDCETy___________ I~SISZBALBATO TRADED ANGUS B HUEBRUORS GUS SASGOSALS UNLESS CLEAR TLASTIC//- ________TAYLOR CUB E-2 FLU HITO S/BA SORERIBASIC WIBE TRIB RD PIT--- USBLSASDOYLE SIGH BER IGLASSROTE LAGE IS REDBIRD AREA 450 SHINOCRIASBO BR JIB COASNER SIACHCHATS ARB RESINWIRC IllS BDLSU NSCETLESATORBABASh BT AIR COOBSET ESOISEIS 20 TWO DOCUC 20 FOUB COCLEINSEB PLAS ST IRE DEBORDO WINDSHIELD PATTERNF2AWRAP WITH CORPEB2 1/4 BIB HAIR WOECURIARTIIOR/PA A/IOU/AT BOSH ODESSAWEIHOTAl/B TO S LBSBUL BISOBBRBETLAB. WIRE N SOWERD1 together Install crossbraces deck formers rear cabin Nows time drill out firewall engine mount fuel tubing Glue F-2 /16 square center stringer 1A6 sheeting Sheet bottom fuselage shown between longerons Note assure proper alignment top rear stringer glue F5 FlO place first Glue warp-free /6- square stringer across two formers Slide remaining fonners glue place Attach wing fuselage particularly difficult will take bit figuring part Follow instructions take time Install B-2 shown clamp B-3 place Dont glue yet Put wing place its square cabin B2 B3 directly over other Drill hole through balsa wing block 1/8 plywood hold-down plate Use 6-32 screw blind nut bolt down wing Glue 1/8 plywood hooks shown sure pull up B-2 slots Clamp allow dry Landing Gear made /32 music wire easily bent heating use Goldberg Du-Bro wheels will have reduce hole hub /32 3A2 cutting piece 1/8 l32 OD tubing slightly smaller width hub Retail wheels servo eyelets solder Cowl part scratchbuilding scares off us Until recently too would overlook lot beautiful airplanes ready-made cowl wasnt available can very limitingand come right down wants limited few things youll need complete cowl readily available foam block needed mold can obtained Sig Mfg sizes bought 5 x 12 x 36 sheet itll probably last lifetime Medium glass cloth small can polyester resin few epoxy brushes will also needed release agent used some plain old Simoniz car wax Im sure scrounge around out garage youll dig some up final surfacing get tube automotive glazing putty auto paint supplier Lets get started Cut piece foam slightly larger size youll need length determined measuring distance firewall 1/8 behind thrust washer Make templates top side view shown plans Tack-glue block firewall Remember shaping foam its extension fuselage should sanded flush block youre satisfied shape remove add additional /2 inch foam rear mold Carefully sand shape will give overlap nose foam now given few coats white glue protect resin dry apply heavy coat wax Glue stick foam can placed vise Use three layers cloth resin layer consists five separate pieces cloth side front dry sand smooth can hitting cloth Wipe off dirt grease apply glazing putty Let dry sand smooth Now dig out foam check out home-grown cowl Finish prototype covered aluminum red MonoKote cowl gear struts sprayed red Cheveron paint best paint Ive Long-EZ Looking something unique Hare canard pusher may look strange dont worry flies just like conventional airplane wont stahl 7994 3W motors will provide years smooth dependable high pertormance power backed full 1-Year warranty Send $5 corns lete Information Pack Giant Sc ale 3W motors 35 cc 3W-35 monster 4-cylinder 240 cc 3W-240B4 plus information Giant Scale Kits Accessories Dave Johnsons Bsssrt Aircraft P0 Box 18038 Tucson AZ 85731 Phone/Fax 520-722-0607 SPECIFICATIONS Engine requirements Wing Span Wing Area Fuselage Length Fuselage Width Weight Range Wing Loading Range Radio Functions 20 to 36 50-53 435 sq 30-33 3/4 3 3-1/2 lbs 154 175 oz sq ft 4 Channel Northeast Aerodynamics rolling out new line-up eight new Profile Warbirds flyers want carve tight holes sky other adversaries dare show face offering eight popular World War II combat aircraft F6F Hellcat P-40 Warhawk Japanese Zero Hawker Hurricane Focke-Wulf 190 Messerschmitt BF-109 Russian Mig-3 course great P-51 Mustang Profile Warbirds engineered same Northeast Aerodynamics tradition make kits best money can buy Ask favorite hobby shop call us direct sirens screaming bogies coming 10 oclock. 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 881-5899 Mastercard Visa accepted $4995 lntroducto/ Offer August1996 21 strakes fiberglass canopy cowl wneel pants Foam core wings canard Includes hardware $185 Z 64 span 40 enginesiruuee snipping i contletS US Kerr Aircraft PO Boa 2554 Newport RI 02840 401 -847-7510 E-mail kerrailg@nficom SCRAMBLE. RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QUANTITY ON THE LEFT TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight FREE gallons within Continental US New price break minimum 12 gallons shipped motorireight no haz mat feel Drums freight collect Mix quantity total quantity determines price break Dealer club discounts available please call details SC orders add 5% sales tas UPS COD add $475 per carton Accept credit cards checks Also available Red Max T-shirts $9 Golf-shirts $13 Hats $6 ** Please note no longer ship quarts** OTYFUEL4GAL 12GAL 2OGAL 6OGAL 124GAL 54GALTOTAL ORDERED_MIXTURE PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL DRUM $AMT AEWMAXPRENIUMFJELT Easy beginners powerful experts Available synthetic castor tIends RED MAX 0118795890885779420602 _____ RED MAX 51272104299293686726283 _____ ____RED MAX 10135811251075101594031964 _____ ____RED MAX 12138311501100103996233670 _____ ____RED MAX 151451121711671102102038200 ____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 201532129612461177108943602 _____ ___REDMAX251618116249284 ____ ____RED MAX 301703123654965 _____ ____RED MAX 401874138266328 _____ ____RED MAX 502044152877691 _____ ____RED MAX 602215167489053 _____ ____RED MAX 652300174794735 ____ ____RED MAX 7023861820100416 _____ ____RED MAX 7524711893106097 _____ 138013301255_____ 146314131334____ 163115811492_____ 179817481650_____ 196519151808_____ ____204919991887_____ ____213220821966_____ 221621662045_____ 4-CYCLEFUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cy engines specially good older models ___ 10-4 CYCLE 1323 1092 1042 983 910 29683 ____ ____ 15-4CYCLE 1409 1175 1125 1062 983 35365 _____ SUPER TIGER 3000 FUEL Best fuel Super Tiger 2000 -4000 engines ___ 5T3000 1358 1125 1075 1015 940 31964 ____ RED MAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel back list popular demsnd customers ____ GAL1550 1313 1301 1229 1092 47345 _____ *** HELICOPTER FUEL *** Extremely smooth & cool running extra defoamer & new SUPERIOR oil helicopters ____10 Helicopter136211291079101994332240 _____ ____15 Helicopter1507127112211153106741892 _____ ____25 Helicopter1896165216021512140067777 ____ ____30 Helicopter1981173616861591147373458 _____ RED MAX PERFORMANCE FUEL High flash point heavy oil use tuned pipes ducted fan & other heavy duty app ____S Performance 139611621112105097234500 _____ ____10 Pertormancel481124811961129104540181 _____ ___lsPerformancels66133012801208111845862 ____ RED MAX PATTERN FUEL Proven best fuel pattern engines using pumps tuned pipes ____ 5 Pattern 1396 1162 1112 1050 972 34500 ___ 10 Pattern 1481 1248 1196 1129 1045 40181 ____ ____ 15 Pattern 1566 1330 1280 1208 1118 45862 _____ Power easy starting power smooth take offs power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running powerfully other ___ 100% money back guarantee ____ ____ completely satisfied ____ reason ____ Red Max has ____ power CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTSGrand Total better idle will mix custom fuel formula specialand belier engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available in wear minimum quantities gallon Call prices items _______ characteristics Also special 2-cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market ES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. other fuel ever used covers like blanket coat levels beautifully doesnt smell dries bard rock overnight Youll love Note spraying red always use white base coat first avoid bleeding cabin painted Testors model paint match MonoKote mix little gray bottle silver 1 /2-inch scale Williams Bros Sportsman pilot used remember pilot fullsize Cub flew rear seat Struts These functionalan absolute must will also help adjustment washout positioning rear strut until desired amount achieved Besides think give model lot character Build exactly shown plans should fit perfectly Make brass fittings thin K&S stock available local hobby shop Flying As models make sure Cub balanced properly Radio gear should installed neatly securely control surface movement being free binding Check cycle batteries regularly please repairs maintenance should done home time spend field enjoyable model completed Long Island getting its fair share inclement weather Being optimist am would give batteries few hours charge night just case fifth day seemingly endless torture would finally get fly creation late afternoon after torrential downpour everything got really quiet sun peeked through sky turned deep blue Needless say car packed record time arrived flying field few friends getting some welldeserved stick time Some local spectators spotted little Cub proceeded ask million questions gave trusty radio good rangecheck made certain secure fired up Max set little rich Usually about time knees turn Jell-O different set model down blacktop hesitation poured coals little right rudder tracked straight down runway tail-high touch elevator off small amount right trim needed overcome torque Turns very smooth scalelike fact no knew three-channel modelthey thought ailerons After about ten minutes pure satisfaction engine quit decided would good time land Would believe perfect three-point landing smooth silk hope have much fun building flying Cub have Good luck Coveney 25 Rottkamp St Valley Stream NY 11580 22 Model Aviation SE PRINT NAME BOX STREET CITY STATE ZIP CARD TYPE AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 7/96
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/08
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
THE INSPIRATION article came found myself thumbing through some old issues Model Aviation ran across article 1/2A Cub Don Srull Although little model appealing wanted something bit bigger think came up very 16 Model Aviation le easy build flyable design / full-scale prototype rolled off line mid-1930s what understand extremely underpowered original engine put out whopping 20 horsepower initial test flights disaster Only few feet altitude achieved designer Gilbert Taylor cahoots Bill Piper decided 37-horsepower flat fourcylinder Continental proved perfect combination Mr Taylors objective designing Cub affordable economical * aircraft average Joe Planes like Howards WACOs although beautiful out reach very wealthy might say Taylor Cub time Chevrolet light aircraft years come hundreds would-be pilots got feet wet little tandem tail-dragger darned thing just about flew itself Because its light weight big 35foot wing short takeoffs landings norm good headwind good pilot could land dime Im sure Mr Taylor didnt realize enormous contribution made aviation designed Cub Its truly classic age seat-ofthe-pants flying considered art model exhibits fine characteristics its full-scale counterpart has absolutely no bad habits August1996 17 U Jim Coveney Half Du-Bro -scale hinge used tailwheel bracket Its just right size /e4 music wire Photos author Graphic Design Carla Kunz its classic lines Scale appearance Cub will real eye-catcher flightllne prepared pass transmitter Landing gear held place brass fittings made thin K&S stock Struts anchored 2-56 bolts blind nuts Type RC SportfScale Wingspan 56 inches Engine Max 20 EP Functions Throttle elevator rudder Flying weight 21/23 lb Construction Built-up Covering/Finish MonoKote Cheveron paint 18 Model Aviation view cabin shows rather unique design Mr Taylor Cabin uprights fuselage sides built piece flies beautifully three channels suppose could incorporate ailerons necessary Turns groove engine used model 05 Max 20 has enough power fact good-running 15 would perfect As far engines go have own preference Dependability good power easy starting what look color scheme shown true scale although others yellow black stripe scheme Pipers idea course An all-red fuselage silver wings stab stripe another full-scale prototype originally came side windows available option choose leave off windows sure get exhaust down away cabin decide build E-2 Cub guarantee hours enjoyable relaxed stick time structure builds fairly quickly means youll flying Cub relatively short period time prototype model completely framed up just over two weeks remember isnt race make habit study set plans build model few times head will save time long run eliminates needless mistakes Enjoy CONSTRUCTION Wing Make two rib templates 3A2 plywood sure spar notches templates cut give snug fit Using 3A2 balsa sheet cut rib blanks appropriate length height stack between templates ribs sanded shape carefully cut spar notches razor saw Cover wing plan plastic wrap lay 3/is square spruce bottom spar place Place pins either side spar along its length ensure alignment Cut strip sheet balsa 3A6 x x 30 trailing edge Lay over plans place mark rib station Draw line down length trailing edge inch its leading edge depth guide rib slots Using two hacksaw blades taped together cut rib notches Place TE LE over plans pin down Glue ribs place except root rib done later Make sure ribs 900 building board dry insert top spar glue Remove pins block up wing panel 1 /2 inches tip rib Make sure panel square plans Glue root rib place its 900 board will ensure proper dihedral Cut wingtip /6 sheet bevel tip board wing flat Cut wingtip brace shown glue Make center section second panel same manner described above always making sure everything square Install gussets shown plans Dont leave out Join panels center section making sure center section flat Block up wing panel tip 1 /2 inches glue Use enough clamps ensure good bond Repeat second panel Relieve spar notches 46 allow dihedral braces Glue clamp Make set false ribs same manner made ribs Slide place shown plans glue Install /s plywood pieces shown strut attachment Glue spar webs making sure grain vertical Use sanding block shape leading trailing edges Tail Surfaces Make sure use 3A6 hard balsa Tail braces model necessary can attached easily solder lugs can purchased bag Radio Shack will accept small piano wire soldered place Fuselage Make identical sides using 3/~ square balsa spruce cabin made 6 spruce Gussets 1A4 plywood used cabin sides hard balsa gussets used crossbraces fuselage sides joined fuselage sides complete cut off nose section shown Bevel sections achieve angle shown plans glue clamp place Make up landing gear blocks cut crossbraces same length blocks Place sides over top view plans making sure theyre 900 building board Install blocks crossbraces rear cabin nose Bevel firewall conform nose angle good fit glue place dry bevel inner sides tail glue August1996 19 Max 20 FP inverted small Sig aluminum mounts Drill tap 4-40 bolts Third line recommended fueling Standard servos mounted three across 1/8 plywood rails Battery pack front servos receiver wrapped plastic foam under tank Built-up wing has simple structureeasy build Note plywood hold-down hooks protruding wing center section 532 BALSA SSEBT K}~ TR S/B BA USA GUSSETS IA GIG CORAL B ADO RAE GA PAL RRABSO~ RICOH JJ1I RAPPORTS / OR BALSA SIR BALSA IC II2 BA5A LEASING CRAB TT WING PLAN TOP VIEW SI IA SO SIlEB /0S/lAB SIB BALSA BALSAOR PUTTYjC-TRAUINO BODE SIA BALSARAGE BPORWABO STRUTzz ThIS BRASS FITTINGS -SARCY-S IIUBBSIC II____________________SPRUOC DIHEDRAL BRACE1-SBROTS II5152 BALSA GREETUS BAWEL --RIBS-BARB NO ---TABILI ER -RIB TEMPLATE I W ND OE~AANOR S BACAP Lil H1I ____SCREW~ PBCPLOWING STRUT DETAIL HASSETSCAB STRAT BALSA SABERBA BAABAUNTUS SO BALSA STRIRBSBR RIBS -BARB BA RAIN550 PASO U1/BUGPlC BALSASIR NO BALSA STBIIIOBR BADUD _______7VIEWf]h13i E RIBUBORBEL///IGDSSBTS50Cm FUSELAGE TOP ELE RIGGERHOBO BALSAOUR PBADD ORB NON ATES/IS SA----S/lB SOS/B /0 5/NIA SN BALSA GARB 1132 RIO I BALSA SAD RUSS WBB2-11AOZ~IDINS1DFRAB F-I BEAR LABALSAK1111 3130 AIDWITO B/BID BIBSGOLOBAMMN LANDING GEAR DETAIL 3/SB PUT -I/HCR lOSESOBBT /SUOE 2 B-SIS SOLSA WiNGREET HOOK5/10 PLORDOR AULSA GREETBOCRASCA ISOBBTBO ILThTYI SA SHEETSIB RH BALSA CRASS BARDS-IBALURBALSOUSC GIBRO oDARWLWRECU WING TIP DETAIL-S/IA BALSO SDCETy___________ I~SISZBALBATO TRADED ANGUS B HUEBRUORS GUS SASGOSALS UNLESS CLEAR TLASTIC//- ________TAYLOR CUB E-2 FLU HITO S/BA SORERIBASIC WIBE TRIB RD PIT--- USBLSASDOYLE SIGH BER IGLASSROTE LAGE IS REDBIRD AREA 450 SHINOCRIASBO BR JIB COASNER SIACHCHATS ARB RESINWIRC IllS BDLSU NSCETLESATORBABASh BT AIR COOBSET ESOISEIS 20 TWO DOCUC 20 FOUB COCLEINSEB PLAS ST IRE DEBORDO WINDSHIELD PATTERNF2AWRAP WITH CORPEB2 1/4 BIB HAIR WOECURIARTIIOR/PA A/IOU/AT BOSH ODESSAWEIHOTAl/B TO S LBSBUL BISOBBRBETLAB. WIRE N SOWERD1 together Install crossbraces deck formers rear cabin Nows time drill out firewall engine mount fuel tubing Glue F-2 /16 square center stringer 1A6 sheeting Sheet bottom fuselage shown between longerons Note assure proper alignment top rear stringer glue F5 FlO place first Glue warp-free /6- square stringer across two formers Slide remaining fonners glue place Attach wing fuselage particularly difficult will take bit figuring part Follow instructions take time Install B-2 shown clamp B-3 place Dont glue yet Put wing place its square cabin B2 B3 directly over other Drill hole through balsa wing block 1/8 plywood hold-down plate Use 6-32 screw blind nut bolt down wing Glue 1/8 plywood hooks shown sure pull up B-2 slots Clamp allow dry Landing Gear made /32 music wire easily bent heating use Goldberg Du-Bro wheels will have reduce hole hub /32 3A2 cutting piece 1/8 l32 OD tubing slightly smaller width hub Retail wheels servo eyelets solder Cowl part scratchbuilding scares off us Until recently too would overlook lot beautiful airplanes ready-made cowl wasnt available can very limitingand come right down wants limited few things youll need complete cowl readily available foam block needed mold can obtained Sig Mfg sizes bought 5 x 12 x 36 sheet itll probably last lifetime Medium glass cloth small can polyester resin few epoxy brushes will also needed release agent used some plain old Simoniz car wax Im sure scrounge around out garage youll dig some up final surfacing get tube automotive glazing putty auto paint supplier Lets get started Cut piece foam slightly larger size youll need length determined measuring distance firewall 1/8 behind thrust washer Make templates top side view shown plans Tack-glue block firewall Remember shaping foam its extension fuselage should sanded flush block youre satisfied shape remove add additional /2 inch foam rear mold Carefully sand shape will give overlap nose foam now given few coats white glue protect resin dry apply heavy coat wax Glue stick foam can placed vise Use three layers cloth resin layer consists five separate pieces cloth side front dry sand smooth can hitting cloth Wipe off dirt grease apply glazing putty Let dry sand smooth Now dig out foam check out home-grown cowl Finish prototype covered aluminum red MonoKote cowl gear struts sprayed red Cheveron paint best paint Ive Long-EZ Looking something unique Hare canard pusher may look strange dont worry flies just like conventional airplane wont stahl 7994 3W motors will provide years smooth dependable high pertormance power backed full 1-Year warranty Send $5 corns lete Information Pack Giant Sc ale 3W motors 35 cc 3W-35 monster 4-cylinder 240 cc 3W-240B4 plus information Giant Scale Kits Accessories Dave Johnsons Bsssrt Aircraft P0 Box 18038 Tucson AZ 85731 Phone/Fax 520-722-0607 SPECIFICATIONS Engine requirements Wing Span Wing Area Fuselage Length Fuselage Width Weight Range Wing Loading Range Radio Functions 20 to 36 50-53 435 sq 30-33 3/4 3 3-1/2 lbs 154 175 oz sq ft 4 Channel Northeast Aerodynamics rolling out new line-up eight new Profile Warbirds flyers want carve tight holes sky other adversaries dare show face offering eight popular World War II combat aircraft F6F Hellcat P-40 Warhawk Japanese Zero Hawker Hurricane Focke-Wulf 190 Messerschmitt BF-109 Russian Mig-3 course great P-51 Mustang Profile Warbirds engineered same Northeast Aerodynamics tradition make kits best money can buy Ask favorite hobby shop call us direct sirens screaming bogies coming 10 oclock. 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 881-5899 Mastercard Visa accepted $4995 lntroducto/ Offer August1996 21 strakes fiberglass canopy cowl wneel pants Foam core wings canard Includes hardware $185 Z 64 span 40 enginesiruuee snipping i contletS US Kerr Aircraft PO Boa 2554 Newport RI 02840 401 -847-7510 E-mail kerrailg@nficom SCRAMBLE. RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QUANTITY ON THE LEFT TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight FREE gallons within Continental US New price break minimum 12 gallons shipped motorireight no haz mat feel Drums freight collect Mix quantity total quantity determines price break Dealer club discounts available please call details SC orders add 5% sales tas UPS COD add $475 per carton Accept credit cards checks Also available Red Max T-shirts $9 Golf-shirts $13 Hats $6 ** Please note no longer ship quarts** OTYFUEL4GAL 12GAL 2OGAL 6OGAL 124GAL 54GALTOTAL ORDERED_MIXTURE PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL DRUM $AMT AEWMAXPRENIUMFJELT Easy beginners powerful experts Available synthetic castor tIends RED MAX 0118795890885779420602 _____ RED MAX 51272104299293686726283 _____ ____RED MAX 10135811251075101594031964 _____ ____RED MAX 12138311501100103996233670 _____ ____RED MAX 151451121711671102102038200 ____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 201532129612461177108943602 _____ ___REDMAX251618116249284 ____ ____RED MAX 301703123654965 _____ ____RED MAX 401874138266328 _____ ____RED MAX 502044152877691 _____ ____RED MAX 602215167489053 _____ ____RED MAX 652300174794735 ____ ____RED MAX 7023861820100416 _____ ____RED MAX 7524711893106097 _____ 138013301255_____ 146314131334____ 163115811492_____ 179817481650_____ 196519151808_____ ____204919991887_____ ____213220821966_____ 221621662045_____ 4-CYCLEFUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cy engines specially good older models ___ 10-4 CYCLE 1323 1092 1042 983 910 29683 ____ ____ 15-4CYCLE 1409 1175 1125 1062 983 35365 _____ SUPER TIGER 3000 FUEL Best fuel Super Tiger 2000 -4000 engines ___ 5T3000 1358 1125 1075 1015 940 31964 ____ RED MAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel back list popular demsnd customers ____ GAL1550 1313 1301 1229 1092 47345 _____ *** HELICOPTER FUEL *** Extremely smooth & cool running extra defoamer & new SUPERIOR oil helicopters ____10 Helicopter136211291079101994332240 _____ ____15 Helicopter1507127112211153106741892 _____ ____25 Helicopter1896165216021512140067777 ____ ____30 Helicopter1981173616861591147373458 _____ RED MAX PERFORMANCE FUEL High flash point heavy oil use tuned pipes ducted fan & other heavy duty app ____S Performance 139611621112105097234500 _____ ____10 Pertormancel481124811961129104540181 _____ ___lsPerformancels66133012801208111845862 ____ RED MAX PATTERN FUEL Proven best fuel pattern engines using pumps tuned pipes ____ 5 Pattern 1396 1162 1112 1050 972 34500 ___ 10 Pattern 1481 1248 1196 1129 1045 40181 ____ ____ 15 Pattern 1566 1330 1280 1208 1118 45862 _____ Power easy starting power smooth take offs power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running powerfully other ___ 100% money back guarantee ____ ____ completely satisfied ____ reason ____ Red Max has ____ power CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTSGrand Total better idle will mix custom fuel formula specialand belier engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available in wear minimum quantities gallon Call prices items _______ characteristics Also special 2-cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market ES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. other fuel ever used covers like blanket coat levels beautifully doesnt smell dries bard rock overnight Youll love Note spraying red always use white base coat first avoid bleeding cabin painted Testors model paint match MonoKote mix little gray bottle silver 1 /2-inch scale Williams Bros Sportsman pilot used remember pilot fullsize Cub flew rear seat Struts These functionalan absolute must will also help adjustment washout positioning rear strut until desired amount achieved Besides think give model lot character Build exactly shown plans should fit perfectly Make brass fittings thin K&S stock available local hobby shop Flying As models make sure Cub balanced properly Radio gear should installed neatly securely control surface movement being free binding Check cycle batteries regularly please repairs maintenance should done home time spend field enjoyable model completed Long Island getting its fair share inclement weather Being optimist am would give batteries few hours charge night just case fifth day seemingly endless torture would finally get fly creation late afternoon after torrential downpour everything got really quiet sun peeked through sky turned deep blue Needless say car packed record time arrived flying field few friends getting some welldeserved stick time Some local spectators spotted little Cub proceeded ask million questions gave trusty radio good rangecheck made certain secure fired up Max set little rich Usually about time knees turn Jell-O different set model down blacktop hesitation poured coals little right rudder tracked straight down runway tail-high touch elevator off small amount right trim needed overcome torque Turns very smooth scalelike fact no knew three-channel modelthey thought ailerons After about ten minutes pure satisfaction engine quit decided would good time land Would believe perfect three-point landing smooth silk hope have much fun building flying Cub have Good luck Coveney 25 Rottkamp St Valley Stream NY 11580 22 Model Aviation SE PRINT NAME BOX STREET CITY STATE ZIP CARD TYPE AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 7/96
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/08
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
THE INSPIRATION article came found myself thumbing through some old issues Model Aviation ran across article 1/2A Cub Don Srull Although little model appealing wanted something bit bigger think came up very 16 Model Aviation le easy build flyable design / full-scale prototype rolled off line mid-1930s what understand extremely underpowered original engine put out whopping 20 horsepower initial test flights disaster Only few feet altitude achieved designer Gilbert Taylor cahoots Bill Piper decided 37-horsepower flat fourcylinder Continental proved perfect combination Mr Taylors objective designing Cub affordable economical * aircraft average Joe Planes like Howards WACOs although beautiful out reach very wealthy might say Taylor Cub time Chevrolet light aircraft years come hundreds would-be pilots got feet wet little tandem tail-dragger darned thing just about flew itself Because its light weight big 35foot wing short takeoffs landings norm good headwind good pilot could land dime Im sure Mr Taylor didnt realize enormous contribution made aviation designed Cub Its truly classic age seat-ofthe-pants flying considered art model exhibits fine characteristics its full-scale counterpart has absolutely no bad habits August1996 17 U Jim Coveney Half Du-Bro -scale hinge used tailwheel bracket Its just right size /e4 music wire Photos author Graphic Design Carla Kunz its classic lines Scale appearance Cub will real eye-catcher flightllne prepared pass transmitter Landing gear held place brass fittings made thin K&S stock Struts anchored 2-56 bolts blind nuts Type RC SportfScale Wingspan 56 inches Engine Max 20 EP Functions Throttle elevator rudder Flying weight 21/23 lb Construction Built-up Covering/Finish MonoKote Cheveron paint 18 Model Aviation view cabin shows rather unique design Mr Taylor Cabin uprights fuselage sides built piece flies beautifully three channels suppose could incorporate ailerons necessary Turns groove engine used model 05 Max 20 has enough power fact good-running 15 would perfect As far engines go have own preference Dependability good power easy starting what look color scheme shown true scale although others yellow black stripe scheme Pipers idea course An all-red fuselage silver wings stab stripe another full-scale prototype originally came side windows available option choose leave off windows sure get exhaust down away cabin decide build E-2 Cub guarantee hours enjoyable relaxed stick time structure builds fairly quickly means youll flying Cub relatively short period time prototype model completely framed up just over two weeks remember isnt race make habit study set plans build model few times head will save time long run eliminates needless mistakes Enjoy CONSTRUCTION Wing Make two rib templates 3A2 plywood sure spar notches templates cut give snug fit Using 3A2 balsa sheet cut rib blanks appropriate length height stack between templates ribs sanded shape carefully cut spar notches razor saw Cover wing plan plastic wrap lay 3/is square spruce bottom spar place Place pins either side spar along its length ensure alignment Cut strip sheet balsa 3A6 x x 30 trailing edge Lay over plans place mark rib station Draw line down length trailing edge inch its leading edge depth guide rib slots Using two hacksaw blades taped together cut rib notches Place TE LE over plans pin down Glue ribs place except root rib done later Make sure ribs 900 building board dry insert top spar glue Remove pins block up wing panel 1 /2 inches tip rib Make sure panel square plans Glue root rib place its 900 board will ensure proper dihedral Cut wingtip /6 sheet bevel tip board wing flat Cut wingtip brace shown glue Make center section second panel same manner described above always making sure everything square Install gussets shown plans Dont leave out Join panels center section making sure center section flat Block up wing panel tip 1 /2 inches glue Use enough clamps ensure good bond Repeat second panel Relieve spar notches 46 allow dihedral braces Glue clamp Make set false ribs same manner made ribs Slide place shown plans glue Install /s plywood pieces shown strut attachment Glue spar webs making sure grain vertical Use sanding block shape leading trailing edges Tail Surfaces Make sure use 3A6 hard balsa Tail braces model necessary can attached easily solder lugs can purchased bag Radio Shack will accept small piano wire soldered place Fuselage Make identical sides using 3/~ square balsa spruce cabin made 6 spruce Gussets 1A4 plywood used cabin sides hard balsa gussets used crossbraces fuselage sides joined fuselage sides complete cut off nose section shown Bevel sections achieve angle shown plans glue clamp place Make up landing gear blocks cut crossbraces same length blocks Place sides over top view plans making sure theyre 900 building board Install blocks crossbraces rear cabin nose Bevel firewall conform nose angle good fit glue place dry bevel inner sides tail glue August1996 19 Max 20 FP inverted small Sig aluminum mounts Drill tap 4-40 bolts Third line recommended fueling Standard servos mounted three across 1/8 plywood rails Battery pack front servos receiver wrapped plastic foam under tank Built-up wing has simple structureeasy build Note plywood hold-down hooks protruding wing center section 532 BALSA SSEBT K}~ TR S/B BA USA GUSSETS IA GIG CORAL B ADO RAE GA PAL RRABSO~ RICOH JJ1I RAPPORTS / OR BALSA SIR BALSA IC II2 BA5A LEASING CRAB TT WING PLAN TOP VIEW SI IA SO SIlEB /0S/lAB SIB BALSA BALSAOR PUTTYjC-TRAUINO BODE SIA BALSARAGE BPORWABO STRUTzz ThIS BRASS FITTINGS -SARCY-S IIUBBSIC II____________________SPRUOC DIHEDRAL BRACE1-SBROTS II5152 BALSA GREETUS BAWEL --RIBS-BARB NO ---TABILI ER -RIB TEMPLATE I W ND OE~AANOR S BACAP Lil H1I ____SCREW~ PBCPLOWING STRUT DETAIL HASSETSCAB STRAT BALSA SABERBA BAABAUNTUS SO BALSA STRIRBSBR RIBS -BARB BA RAIN550 PASO U1/BUGPlC BALSASIR NO BALSA STBIIIOBR BADUD _______7VIEWf]h13i E RIBUBORBEL///IGDSSBTS50Cm FUSELAGE TOP ELE RIGGERHOBO BALSAOUR PBADD ORB NON ATES/IS SA----S/lB SOS/B /0 5/NIA SN BALSA GARB 1132 RIO I BALSA SAD RUSS WBB2-11AOZ~IDINS1DFRAB F-I BEAR LABALSAK1111 3130 AIDWITO B/BID BIBSGOLOBAMMN LANDING GEAR DETAIL 3/SB PUT -I/HCR lOSESOBBT /SUOE 2 B-SIS SOLSA WiNGREET HOOK5/10 PLORDOR AULSA GREETBOCRASCA ISOBBTBO ILThTYI SA SHEETSIB RH BALSA CRASS BARDS-IBALURBALSOUSC GIBRO oDARWLWRECU WING TIP DETAIL-S/IA BALSO SDCETy___________ I~SISZBALBATO TRADED ANGUS B HUEBRUORS GUS SASGOSALS UNLESS CLEAR TLASTIC//- ________TAYLOR CUB E-2 FLU HITO S/BA SORERIBASIC WIBE TRIB RD PIT--- USBLSASDOYLE SIGH BER IGLASSROTE LAGE IS REDBIRD AREA 450 SHINOCRIASBO BR JIB COASNER SIACHCHATS ARB RESINWIRC IllS BDLSU NSCETLESATORBABASh BT AIR COOBSET ESOISEIS 20 TWO DOCUC 20 FOUB COCLEINSEB PLAS ST IRE DEBORDO WINDSHIELD PATTERNF2AWRAP WITH CORPEB2 1/4 BIB HAIR WOECURIARTIIOR/PA A/IOU/AT BOSH ODESSAWEIHOTAl/B TO S LBSBUL BISOBBRBETLAB. WIRE N SOWERD1 together Install crossbraces deck formers rear cabin Nows time drill out firewall engine mount fuel tubing Glue F-2 /16 square center stringer 1A6 sheeting Sheet bottom fuselage shown between longerons Note assure proper alignment top rear stringer glue F5 FlO place first Glue warp-free /6- square stringer across two formers Slide remaining fonners glue place Attach wing fuselage particularly difficult will take bit figuring part Follow instructions take time Install B-2 shown clamp B-3 place Dont glue yet Put wing place its square cabin B2 B3 directly over other Drill hole through balsa wing block 1/8 plywood hold-down plate Use 6-32 screw blind nut bolt down wing Glue 1/8 plywood hooks shown sure pull up B-2 slots Clamp allow dry Landing Gear made /32 music wire easily bent heating use Goldberg Du-Bro wheels will have reduce hole hub /32 3A2 cutting piece 1/8 l32 OD tubing slightly smaller width hub Retail wheels servo eyelets solder Cowl part scratchbuilding scares off us Until recently too would overlook lot beautiful airplanes ready-made cowl wasnt available can very limitingand come right down wants limited few things youll need complete cowl readily available foam block needed mold can obtained Sig Mfg sizes bought 5 x 12 x 36 sheet itll probably last lifetime Medium glass cloth small can polyester resin few epoxy brushes will also needed release agent used some plain old Simoniz car wax Im sure scrounge around out garage youll dig some up final surfacing get tube automotive glazing putty auto paint supplier Lets get started Cut piece foam slightly larger size youll need length determined measuring distance firewall 1/8 behind thrust washer Make templates top side view shown plans Tack-glue block firewall Remember shaping foam its extension fuselage should sanded flush block youre satisfied shape remove add additional /2 inch foam rear mold Carefully sand shape will give overlap nose foam now given few coats white glue protect resin dry apply heavy coat wax Glue stick foam can placed vise Use three layers cloth resin layer consists five separate pieces cloth side front dry sand smooth can hitting cloth Wipe off dirt grease apply glazing putty Let dry sand smooth Now dig out foam check out home-grown cowl Finish prototype covered aluminum red MonoKote cowl gear struts sprayed red Cheveron paint best paint Ive Long-EZ Looking something unique Hare canard pusher may look strange dont worry flies just like conventional airplane wont stahl 7994 3W motors will provide years smooth dependable high pertormance power backed full 1-Year warranty Send $5 corns lete Information Pack Giant Sc ale 3W motors 35 cc 3W-35 monster 4-cylinder 240 cc 3W-240B4 plus information Giant Scale Kits Accessories Dave Johnsons Bsssrt Aircraft P0 Box 18038 Tucson AZ 85731 Phone/Fax 520-722-0607 SPECIFICATIONS Engine requirements Wing Span Wing Area Fuselage Length Fuselage Width Weight Range Wing Loading Range Radio Functions 20 to 36 50-53 435 sq 30-33 3/4 3 3-1/2 lbs 154 175 oz sq ft 4 Channel Northeast Aerodynamics rolling out new line-up eight new Profile Warbirds flyers want carve tight holes sky other adversaries dare show face offering eight popular World War II combat aircraft F6F Hellcat P-40 Warhawk Japanese Zero Hawker Hurricane Focke-Wulf 190 Messerschmitt BF-109 Russian Mig-3 course great P-51 Mustang Profile Warbirds engineered same Northeast Aerodynamics tradition make kits best money can buy Ask favorite hobby shop call us direct sirens screaming bogies coming 10 oclock. 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 881-5899 Mastercard Visa accepted $4995 lntroducto/ Offer August1996 21 strakes fiberglass canopy cowl wneel pants Foam core wings canard Includes hardware $185 Z 64 span 40 enginesiruuee snipping i contletS US Kerr Aircraft PO Boa 2554 Newport RI 02840 401 -847-7510 E-mail kerrailg@nficom SCRAMBLE. RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QUANTITY ON THE LEFT TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight FREE gallons within Continental US New price break minimum 12 gallons shipped motorireight no haz mat feel Drums freight collect Mix quantity total quantity determines price break Dealer club discounts available please call details SC orders add 5% sales tas UPS COD add $475 per carton Accept credit cards checks Also available Red Max T-shirts $9 Golf-shirts $13 Hats $6 ** Please note no longer ship quarts** OTYFUEL4GAL 12GAL 2OGAL 6OGAL 124GAL 54GALTOTAL ORDERED_MIXTURE PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL DRUM $AMT AEWMAXPRENIUMFJELT Easy beginners powerful experts Available synthetic castor tIends RED MAX 0118795890885779420602 _____ RED MAX 51272104299293686726283 _____ ____RED MAX 10135811251075101594031964 _____ ____RED MAX 12138311501100103996233670 _____ ____RED MAX 151451121711671102102038200 ____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 201532129612461177108943602 _____ ___REDMAX251618116249284 ____ ____RED MAX 301703123654965 _____ ____RED MAX 401874138266328 _____ ____RED MAX 502044152877691 _____ ____RED MAX 602215167489053 _____ ____RED MAX 652300174794735 ____ ____RED MAX 7023861820100416 _____ ____RED MAX 7524711893106097 _____ 138013301255_____ 146314131334____ 163115811492_____ 179817481650_____ 196519151808_____ ____204919991887_____ ____213220821966_____ 221621662045_____ 4-CYCLEFUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cy engines specially good older models ___ 10-4 CYCLE 1323 1092 1042 983 910 29683 ____ ____ 15-4CYCLE 1409 1175 1125 1062 983 35365 _____ SUPER TIGER 3000 FUEL Best fuel Super Tiger 2000 -4000 engines ___ 5T3000 1358 1125 1075 1015 940 31964 ____ RED MAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel back list popular demsnd customers ____ GAL1550 1313 1301 1229 1092 47345 _____ *** HELICOPTER FUEL *** Extremely smooth & cool running extra defoamer & new SUPERIOR oil helicopters ____10 Helicopter136211291079101994332240 _____ ____15 Helicopter1507127112211153106741892 _____ ____25 Helicopter1896165216021512140067777 ____ ____30 Helicopter1981173616861591147373458 _____ RED MAX PERFORMANCE FUEL High flash point heavy oil use tuned pipes ducted fan & other heavy duty app ____S Performance 139611621112105097234500 _____ ____10 Pertormancel481124811961129104540181 _____ ___lsPerformancels66133012801208111845862 ____ RED MAX PATTERN FUEL Proven best fuel pattern engines using pumps tuned pipes ____ 5 Pattern 1396 1162 1112 1050 972 34500 ___ 10 Pattern 1481 1248 1196 1129 1045 40181 ____ ____ 15 Pattern 1566 1330 1280 1208 1118 45862 _____ Power easy starting power smooth take offs power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running powerfully other ___ 100% money back guarantee ____ ____ completely satisfied ____ reason ____ Red Max has ____ power CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTSGrand Total better idle will mix custom fuel formula specialand belier engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available in wear minimum quantities gallon Call prices items _______ characteristics Also special 2-cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market ES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. other fuel ever used covers like blanket coat levels beautifully doesnt smell dries bard rock overnight Youll love Note spraying red always use white base coat first avoid bleeding cabin painted Testors model paint match MonoKote mix little gray bottle silver 1 /2-inch scale Williams Bros Sportsman pilot used remember pilot fullsize Cub flew rear seat Struts These functionalan absolute must will also help adjustment washout positioning rear strut until desired amount achieved Besides think give model lot character Build exactly shown plans should fit perfectly Make brass fittings thin K&S stock available local hobby shop Flying As models make sure Cub balanced properly Radio gear should installed neatly securely control surface movement being free binding Check cycle batteries regularly please repairs maintenance should done home time spend field enjoyable model completed Long Island getting its fair share inclement weather Being optimist am would give batteries few hours charge night just case fifth day seemingly endless torture would finally get fly creation late afternoon after torrential downpour everything got really quiet sun peeked through sky turned deep blue Needless say car packed record time arrived flying field few friends getting some welldeserved stick time Some local spectators spotted little Cub proceeded ask million questions gave trusty radio good rangecheck made certain secure fired up Max set little rich Usually about time knees turn Jell-O different set model down blacktop hesitation poured coals little right rudder tracked straight down runway tail-high touch elevator off small amount right trim needed overcome torque Turns very smooth scalelike fact no knew three-channel modelthey thought ailerons After about ten minutes pure satisfaction engine quit decided would good time land Would believe perfect three-point landing smooth silk hope have much fun building flying Cub have Good luck Coveney 25 Rottkamp St Valley Stream NY 11580 22 Model Aviation SE PRINT NAME BOX STREET CITY STATE ZIP CARD TYPE AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 7/96
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/08
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
THE INSPIRATION article came found myself thumbing through some old issues Model Aviation ran across article 1/2A Cub Don Srull Although little model appealing wanted something bit bigger think came up very 16 Model Aviation le easy build flyable design / full-scale prototype rolled off line mid-1930s what understand extremely underpowered original engine put out whopping 20 horsepower initial test flights disaster Only few feet altitude achieved designer Gilbert Taylor cahoots Bill Piper decided 37-horsepower flat fourcylinder Continental proved perfect combination Mr Taylors objective designing Cub affordable economical * aircraft average Joe Planes like Howards WACOs although beautiful out reach very wealthy might say Taylor Cub time Chevrolet light aircraft years come hundreds would-be pilots got feet wet little tandem tail-dragger darned thing just about flew itself Because its light weight big 35foot wing short takeoffs landings norm good headwind good pilot could land dime Im sure Mr Taylor didnt realize enormous contribution made aviation designed Cub Its truly classic age seat-ofthe-pants flying considered art model exhibits fine characteristics its full-scale counterpart has absolutely no bad habits August1996 17 U Jim Coveney Half Du-Bro -scale hinge used tailwheel bracket Its just right size /e4 music wire Photos author Graphic Design Carla Kunz its classic lines Scale appearance Cub will real eye-catcher flightllne prepared pass transmitter Landing gear held place brass fittings made thin K&S stock Struts anchored 2-56 bolts blind nuts Type RC SportfScale Wingspan 56 inches Engine Max 20 EP Functions Throttle elevator rudder Flying weight 21/23 lb Construction Built-up Covering/Finish MonoKote Cheveron paint 18 Model Aviation view cabin shows rather unique design Mr Taylor Cabin uprights fuselage sides built piece flies beautifully three channels suppose could incorporate ailerons necessary Turns groove engine used model 05 Max 20 has enough power fact good-running 15 would perfect As far engines go have own preference Dependability good power easy starting what look color scheme shown true scale although others yellow black stripe scheme Pipers idea course An all-red fuselage silver wings stab stripe another full-scale prototype originally came side windows available option choose leave off windows sure get exhaust down away cabin decide build E-2 Cub guarantee hours enjoyable relaxed stick time structure builds fairly quickly means youll flying Cub relatively short period time prototype model completely framed up just over two weeks remember isnt race make habit study set plans build model few times head will save time long run eliminates needless mistakes Enjoy CONSTRUCTION Wing Make two rib templates 3A2 plywood sure spar notches templates cut give snug fit Using 3A2 balsa sheet cut rib blanks appropriate length height stack between templates ribs sanded shape carefully cut spar notches razor saw Cover wing plan plastic wrap lay 3/is square spruce bottom spar place Place pins either side spar along its length ensure alignment Cut strip sheet balsa 3A6 x x 30 trailing edge Lay over plans place mark rib station Draw line down length trailing edge inch its leading edge depth guide rib slots Using two hacksaw blades taped together cut rib notches Place TE LE over plans pin down Glue ribs place except root rib done later Make sure ribs 900 building board dry insert top spar glue Remove pins block up wing panel 1 /2 inches tip rib Make sure panel square plans Glue root rib place its 900 board will ensure proper dihedral Cut wingtip /6 sheet bevel tip board wing flat Cut wingtip brace shown glue Make center section second panel same manner described above always making sure everything square Install gussets shown plans Dont leave out Join panels center section making sure center section flat Block up wing panel tip 1 /2 inches glue Use enough clamps ensure good bond Repeat second panel Relieve spar notches 46 allow dihedral braces Glue clamp Make set false ribs same manner made ribs Slide place shown plans glue Install /s plywood pieces shown strut attachment Glue spar webs making sure grain vertical Use sanding block shape leading trailing edges Tail Surfaces Make sure use 3A6 hard balsa Tail braces model necessary can attached easily solder lugs can purchased bag Radio Shack will accept small piano wire soldered place Fuselage Make identical sides using 3/~ square balsa spruce cabin made 6 spruce Gussets 1A4 plywood used cabin sides hard balsa gussets used crossbraces fuselage sides joined fuselage sides complete cut off nose section shown Bevel sections achieve angle shown plans glue clamp place Make up landing gear blocks cut crossbraces same length blocks Place sides over top view plans making sure theyre 900 building board Install blocks crossbraces rear cabin nose Bevel firewall conform nose angle good fit glue place dry bevel inner sides tail glue August1996 19 Max 20 FP inverted small Sig aluminum mounts Drill tap 4-40 bolts Third line recommended fueling Standard servos mounted three across 1/8 plywood rails Battery pack front servos receiver wrapped plastic foam under tank Built-up wing has simple structureeasy build Note plywood hold-down hooks protruding wing center section 532 BALSA SSEBT K}~ TR S/B BA USA GUSSETS IA GIG CORAL B ADO RAE GA PAL RRABSO~ RICOH JJ1I RAPPORTS / OR BALSA SIR BALSA IC II2 BA5A LEASING CRAB TT WING PLAN TOP VIEW SI IA SO SIlEB /0S/lAB SIB BALSA BALSAOR PUTTYjC-TRAUINO BODE SIA BALSARAGE BPORWABO STRUTzz ThIS BRASS FITTINGS -SARCY-S IIUBBSIC II____________________SPRUOC DIHEDRAL BRACE1-SBROTS II5152 BALSA GREETUS BAWEL --RIBS-BARB NO ---TABILI ER -RIB TEMPLATE I W ND OE~AANOR S BACAP Lil H1I ____SCREW~ PBCPLOWING STRUT DETAIL HASSETSCAB STRAT BALSA SABERBA BAABAUNTUS SO BALSA STRIRBSBR RIBS -BARB BA RAIN550 PASO U1/BUGPlC BALSASIR NO BALSA STBIIIOBR BADUD _______7VIEWf]h13i E RIBUBORBEL///IGDSSBTS50Cm FUSELAGE TOP ELE RIGGERHOBO BALSAOUR PBADD ORB NON ATES/IS SA----S/lB SOS/B /0 5/NIA SN BALSA GARB 1132 RIO I BALSA SAD RUSS WBB2-11AOZ~IDINS1DFRAB F-I BEAR LABALSAK1111 3130 AIDWITO B/BID BIBSGOLOBAMMN LANDING GEAR DETAIL 3/SB PUT -I/HCR lOSESOBBT /SUOE 2 B-SIS SOLSA WiNGREET HOOK5/10 PLORDOR AULSA GREETBOCRASCA ISOBBTBO ILThTYI SA SHEETSIB RH BALSA CRASS BARDS-IBALURBALSOUSC GIBRO oDARWLWRECU WING TIP DETAIL-S/IA BALSO SDCETy___________ I~SISZBALBATO TRADED ANGUS B HUEBRUORS GUS SASGOSALS UNLESS CLEAR TLASTIC//- ________TAYLOR CUB E-2 FLU HITO S/BA SORERIBASIC WIBE TRIB RD PIT--- USBLSASDOYLE SIGH BER IGLASSROTE LAGE IS REDBIRD AREA 450 SHINOCRIASBO BR JIB COASNER SIACHCHATS ARB RESINWIRC IllS BDLSU NSCETLESATORBABASh BT AIR COOBSET ESOISEIS 20 TWO DOCUC 20 FOUB COCLEINSEB PLAS ST IRE DEBORDO WINDSHIELD PATTERNF2AWRAP WITH CORPEB2 1/4 BIB HAIR WOECURIARTIIOR/PA A/IOU/AT BOSH ODESSAWEIHOTAl/B TO S LBSBUL BISOBBRBETLAB. WIRE N SOWERD1 together Install crossbraces deck formers rear cabin Nows time drill out firewall engine mount fuel tubing Glue F-2 /16 square center stringer 1A6 sheeting Sheet bottom fuselage shown between longerons Note assure proper alignment top rear stringer glue F5 FlO place first Glue warp-free /6- square stringer across two formers Slide remaining fonners glue place Attach wing fuselage particularly difficult will take bit figuring part Follow instructions take time Install B-2 shown clamp B-3 place Dont glue yet Put wing place its square cabin B2 B3 directly over other Drill hole through balsa wing block 1/8 plywood hold-down plate Use 6-32 screw blind nut bolt down wing Glue 1/8 plywood hooks shown sure pull up B-2 slots Clamp allow dry Landing Gear made /32 music wire easily bent heating use Goldberg Du-Bro wheels will have reduce hole hub /32 3A2 cutting piece 1/8 l32 OD tubing slightly smaller width hub Retail wheels servo eyelets solder Cowl part scratchbuilding scares off us Until recently too would overlook lot beautiful airplanes ready-made cowl wasnt available can very limitingand come right down wants limited few things youll need complete cowl readily available foam block needed mold can obtained Sig Mfg sizes bought 5 x 12 x 36 sheet itll probably last lifetime Medium glass cloth small can polyester resin few epoxy brushes will also needed release agent used some plain old Simoniz car wax Im sure scrounge around out garage youll dig some up final surfacing get tube automotive glazing putty auto paint supplier Lets get started Cut piece foam slightly larger size youll need length determined measuring distance firewall 1/8 behind thrust washer Make templates top side view shown plans Tack-glue block firewall Remember shaping foam its extension fuselage should sanded flush block youre satisfied shape remove add additional /2 inch foam rear mold Carefully sand shape will give overlap nose foam now given few coats white glue protect resin dry apply heavy coat wax Glue stick foam can placed vise Use three layers cloth resin layer consists five separate pieces cloth side front dry sand smooth can hitting cloth Wipe off dirt grease apply glazing putty Let dry sand smooth Now dig out foam check out home-grown cowl Finish prototype covered aluminum red MonoKote cowl gear struts sprayed red Cheveron paint best paint Ive Long-EZ Looking something unique Hare canard pusher may look strange dont worry flies just like conventional airplane wont stahl 7994 3W motors will provide years smooth dependable high pertormance power backed full 1-Year warranty Send $5 corns lete Information Pack Giant Sc ale 3W motors 35 cc 3W-35 monster 4-cylinder 240 cc 3W-240B4 plus information Giant Scale Kits Accessories Dave Johnsons Bsssrt Aircraft P0 Box 18038 Tucson AZ 85731 Phone/Fax 520-722-0607 SPECIFICATIONS Engine requirements Wing Span Wing Area Fuselage Length Fuselage Width Weight Range Wing Loading Range Radio Functions 20 to 36 50-53 435 sq 30-33 3/4 3 3-1/2 lbs 154 175 oz sq ft 4 Channel Northeast Aerodynamics rolling out new line-up eight new Profile Warbirds flyers want carve tight holes sky other adversaries dare show face offering eight popular World War II combat aircraft F6F Hellcat P-40 Warhawk Japanese Zero Hawker Hurricane Focke-Wulf 190 Messerschmitt BF-109 Russian Mig-3 course great P-51 Mustang Profile Warbirds engineered same Northeast Aerodynamics tradition make kits best money can buy Ask favorite hobby shop call us direct sirens screaming bogies coming 10 oclock. 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 881-5899 Mastercard Visa accepted $4995 lntroducto/ Offer August1996 21 strakes fiberglass canopy cowl wneel pants Foam core wings canard Includes hardware $185 Z 64 span 40 enginesiruuee snipping i contletS US Kerr Aircraft PO Boa 2554 Newport RI 02840 401 -847-7510 E-mail kerrailg@nficom SCRAMBLE. RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QUANTITY ON THE LEFT TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight FREE gallons within Continental US New price break minimum 12 gallons shipped motorireight no haz mat feel Drums freight collect Mix quantity total quantity determines price break Dealer club discounts available please call details SC orders add 5% sales tas UPS COD add $475 per carton Accept credit cards checks Also available Red Max T-shirts $9 Golf-shirts $13 Hats $6 ** Please note no longer ship quarts** OTYFUEL4GAL 12GAL 2OGAL 6OGAL 124GAL 54GALTOTAL ORDERED_MIXTURE PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL PER GAL DRUM $AMT AEWMAXPRENIUMFJELT Easy beginners powerful experts Available synthetic castor tIends RED MAX 0118795890885779420602 _____ RED MAX 51272104299293686726283 _____ ____RED MAX 10135811251075101594031964 _____ ____RED MAX 12138311501100103996233670 _____ ____RED MAX 151451121711671102102038200 ____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 201532129612461177108943602 _____ ___REDMAX251618116249284 ____ ____RED MAX 301703123654965 _____ ____RED MAX 401874138266328 _____ ____RED MAX 502044152877691 _____ ____RED MAX 602215167489053 _____ ____RED MAX 652300174794735 ____ ____RED MAX 7023861820100416 _____ ____RED MAX 7524711893106097 _____ 138013301255_____ 146314131334____ 163115811492_____ 179817481650_____ 196519151808_____ ____204919991887_____ ____213220821966_____ 221621662045_____ 4-CYCLEFUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cy engines specially good older models ___ 10-4 CYCLE 1323 1092 1042 983 910 29683 ____ ____ 15-4CYCLE 1409 1175 1125 1062 983 35365 _____ SUPER TIGER 3000 FUEL Best fuel Super Tiger 2000 -4000 engines ___ 5T3000 1358 1125 1075 1015 940 31964 ____ RED MAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel back list popular demsnd customers ____ GAL1550 1313 1301 1229 1092 47345 _____ *** HELICOPTER FUEL *** Extremely smooth & cool running extra defoamer & new SUPERIOR oil helicopters ____10 Helicopter136211291079101994332240 _____ ____15 Helicopter1507127112211153106741892 _____ ____25 Helicopter1896165216021512140067777 ____ ____30 Helicopter1981173616861591147373458 _____ RED MAX PERFORMANCE FUEL High flash point heavy oil use tuned pipes ducted fan & other heavy duty app ____S Performance 139611621112105097234500 _____ ____10 Pertormancel481124811961129104540181 _____ ___lsPerformancels66133012801208111845862 ____ RED MAX PATTERN FUEL Proven best fuel pattern engines using pumps tuned pipes ____ 5 Pattern 1396 1162 1112 1050 972 34500 ___ 10 Pattern 1481 1248 1196 1129 1045 40181 ____ ____ 15 Pattern 1566 1330 1280 1208 1118 45862 _____ Power easy starting power smooth take offs power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running powerfully other ___ 100% money back guarantee ____ ____ completely satisfied ____ reason ____ Red Max has ____ power CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTSGrand Total better idle will mix custom fuel formula specialand belier engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available in wear minimum quantities gallon Call prices items _______ characteristics Also special 2-cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market ES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. other fuel ever used covers like blanket coat levels beautifully doesnt smell dries bard rock overnight Youll love Note spraying red always use white base coat first avoid bleeding cabin painted Testors model paint match MonoKote mix little gray bottle silver 1 /2-inch scale Williams Bros Sportsman pilot used remember pilot fullsize Cub flew rear seat Struts These functionalan absolute must will also help adjustment washout positioning rear strut until desired amount achieved Besides think give model lot character Build exactly shown plans should fit perfectly Make brass fittings thin K&S stock available local hobby shop Flying As models make sure Cub balanced properly Radio gear should installed neatly securely control surface movement being free binding Check cycle batteries regularly please repairs maintenance should done home time spend field enjoyable model completed Long Island getting its fair share inclement weather Being optimist am would give batteries few hours charge night just case fifth day seemingly endless torture would finally get fly creation late afternoon after torrential downpour everything got really quiet sun peeked through sky turned deep blue Needless say car packed record time arrived flying field few friends getting some welldeserved stick time Some local spectators spotted little Cub proceeded ask million questions gave trusty radio good rangecheck made certain secure fired up Max set little rich Usually about time knees turn Jell-O different set model down blacktop hesitation poured coals little right rudder tracked straight down runway tail-high touch elevator off small amount right trim needed overcome torque Turns very smooth scalelike fact no knew three-channel modelthey thought ailerons After about ten minutes pure satisfaction engine quit decided would good time land Would believe perfect three-point landing smooth silk hope have much fun building flying Cub have Good luck Coveney 25 Rottkamp St Valley Stream NY 11580 22 Model Aviation SE PRINT NAME BOX STREET CITY STATE ZIP CARD TYPE AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 7/96
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/08
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
THE INSPIRATION article came found myself thumbing through some old issues Model Aviation ran across article 1/2A Cub Don Srull Although little model appealing wanted something bit bigger think came up very 16 Model Aviation le easy build flyable design / full-scale prototype rolled off line mid-1930s what understand extremely underpowered original engine put out whopping 20 horsepower initial test flights disaster Only few feet altitude achieved designer Gilbert Taylor cahoots Bill Piper decided 37-horsepower flat fourcylinder Continental proved perfect combination Mr Taylors objective designing Cub affordable economical * aircraft average Joe Planes like Howards WACOs although beautiful out reach very wealthy might say Taylor Cub time Chevrolet light aircraft years come hundreds would-be pilots got feet wet little tandem tail-dragger darned thing just about flew itself Because its light weight big 35foot wing short takeoffs landings norm good headwind good pilot could land dime Im sure Mr Taylor didnt realize enormous contribution made aviation designed Cub Its truly classic age seat-ofthe-pants flying considered art model exhibits fine characteristics its full-scale counterpart has absolutely no bad habits August1996 17 U Jim Coveney Half Du-Bro -scale hinge used tailwheel bracket Its just right size /e4 music wire Photos author Graphic Design Carla Kunz its classic lines Scale appearance Cub will real eye-catcher flightllne prepared pass transmitter Landing gear held place brass fittings made thin K&S stock Struts anchored 2-56 bolts blind nuts Type RC SportfScale Wingspan 56 inches Engine Max 20 EP Functions Throttle elevator rudder Flying weight 21/23 lb Construction Built-up Covering/Finish MonoKote Cheveron paint 18 Model Aviation view cabin shows rather unique design Mr Taylor Cabin uprights fuselage sides built piece flies beautifully three channels suppose could incorporate ailerons necessary Turns groove engine used model 05 Max 20 has enough power fact good-running 15 would perfect As far engines go have own preference Dependability good power easy starting what look color scheme shown true scale although others yellow black stripe scheme Pipers idea course An all-red fuselage silver wings stab stripe another full-scale prototype originally came side windows available option choose leave off windows sure get exhaust down away cabin decide build E-2 Cub guarantee hours enjoyable relaxed stick time structure builds fairly quickly means youll flying Cub relatively short period time prototype model completely framed up just over two weeks remember isnt race make habit study set plans build model few times head will save time long run eliminates needless mistakes Enjoy CONSTRUCTION Wing Make two rib templates 3A2 plywood sure spar notches templates cut give snug fit Using 3A2 balsa sheet cut rib blanks appropriate length height stack between templates ribs sanded shape carefully cut spar notches razor saw Cover wing plan plastic wrap lay 3/is square spruce bottom spar place Place pins either side spar along its length ensure alignment Cut strip sheet balsa 3A6 x x 30 trailing edge Lay over plans place mark rib station Draw line down length trailing edge inch its leading edge depth guide rib slots Using two hacksaw blades taped together cut rib notches Place TE LE over plans pin down Glue ribs place except root rib done later Make sure ribs 900 building board dry insert top spar glue Remove pins block up wing panel 1 /2 inches tip rib Make sure panel square plans Glue root rib place its 900 board will ensure proper dihedral Cut wingtip /6 sheet bevel tip board wing flat Cut wingtip brace shown glue Make center section second panel same manner described above always making sure everything square Install gussets shown plans Dont leave out Join panels center section making sure center section flat Block up wing panel tip 1 /2 inches glue Use enough clamps ensure good bond Repeat second panel Relieve spar notches 46 allow dihedral braces Glue clamp Make set false ribs same manner made ribs Slide place shown plans glue Install /s plywood pieces shown strut attachment Glue spar webs making sure grain vertical Use sanding block shape leading trailing edges Tail Surfaces Make sure use 3A6 hard balsa Tail braces model necessary can attached easily solder lugs can purchased bag Radio Shack will accept small piano wire soldered place Fuselage Make identical sides using 3/~ square balsa spruce cabin made 6 spruce Gussets 1A4 plywood used cabin sides hard balsa gussets used crossbraces fuselage sides joined fuselage sides complete cut off nose section shown Bevel sections achieve angle shown plans glue clamp place Make up landing gear blocks cut crossbraces same length blocks Place sides over top view plans making sure theyre 900 building board Install blocks crossbraces rear cabin nose Bevel firewall conform nose angle good fit glue place dry bevel inner sides tail glue August1996 19 Max 20 FP inverted small Sig aluminum mounts Drill tap 4-40 bolts Third line recommended fueling Standard servos mounted three across 1/8 plywood rails Battery pack front servos receiver wrapped plastic foam under tank Built-up wing has simple structureeasy build Note plywood hold-down hooks protruding wing center section 532 BALSA SSEBT K}~ TR S/B BA USA GUSSETS IA GIG CORAL B ADO RAE GA PAL RRABSO~ RICOH JJ1I RAPPORTS / OR BALSA SIR BALSA IC II2 BA5A LEASING CRAB TT WING PLAN TOP VIEW SI IA SO SIlEB /0S/lAB SIB BALSA BALSAOR PUTTYjC-TRAUINO BODE SIA BALSARAGE BPORWABO STRUTzz ThIS BRASS FITTINGS -SARCY-S IIUBBSIC II____________________SPRUOC DIHEDRAL BRACE1-SBROTS II5152 BALSA GREETUS BAWEL --RIBS-BARB NO ---TABILI ER -RIB TEMPLATE I W ND OE~AANOR S BACAP Lil H1I ____SCREW~ PBCPLOWING STRUT DETAIL HASSETSCAB STRAT BALSA SABERBA BAABAUNTUS SO BALSA STRIRBSBR RIBS -BARB BA RAIN550 PASO U1/BUGPlC BALSASIR NO BALSA STBIIIOBR BADUD _______7VIEWf]h13i E RIBUBORBEL///IGDSSBTS50Cm FUSELAGE TOP ELE RIGGERHOBO 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WIRE N SOWERD1 together Install crossbraces deck formers rear cabin Nows time drill out firewall engine mount fuel tubing Glue F-2 /16 square center stringer 1A6 sheeting Sheet bottom fuselage shown between longerons Note assure proper alignment top rear stringer glue F5 FlO place first Glue warp-free /6- square stringer across two formers Slide remaining fonners glue place Attach wing fuselage particularly difficult will take bit figuring part Follow instructions take time Install B-2 shown clamp B-3 place Dont glue yet Put wing place its square cabin B2 B3 directly over other Drill hole through balsa wing block 1/8 plywood hold-down plate Use 6-32 screw blind nut bolt down wing Glue 1/8 plywood hooks shown sure pull up B-2 slots Clamp allow dry Landing Gear made /32 music wire easily bent heating use Goldberg Du-Bro wheels will have reduce hole hub /32 3A2 cutting piece 1/8 l32 OD tubing slightly smaller width hub Retail wheels servo eyelets solder Cowl part scratchbuilding scares off us Until recently too would overlook lot beautiful airplanes ready-made cowl wasnt available can very limitingand come right down wants limited few things youll need complete cowl readily available foam block needed mold can obtained Sig Mfg sizes bought 5 x 12 x 36 sheet itll probably last lifetime Medium glass cloth small can polyester resin few epoxy brushes will also needed release agent used some plain old Simoniz car wax Im sure scrounge around out garage youll dig some up final surfacing get tube automotive glazing putty auto paint supplier Lets get started Cut piece foam slightly larger size youll need length determined measuring distance firewall 1/8 behind thrust washer Make templates top side view shown plans Tack-glue block firewall Remember shaping foam its extension fuselage should sanded flush block youre satisfied shape remove add additional /2 inch foam rear mold Carefully sand shape will give overlap nose foam now given few coats white glue protect resin dry apply heavy coat wax Glue stick foam can placed vise Use three layers cloth resin layer consists five separate pieces cloth side front dry sand smooth can hitting cloth Wipe off dirt grease apply glazing putty Let dry sand smooth Now dig out foam check out home-grown cowl Finish prototype covered aluminum red MonoKote cowl gear struts sprayed red Cheveron paint best paint Ive Long-EZ Looking something unique Hare canard pusher may look strange dont worry flies just like conventional airplane wont stahl 7994 3W motors will provide years smooth dependable high pertormance power backed full 1-Year warranty Send $5 corns lete Information Pack Giant Sc ale 3W motors 35 cc 3W-35 monster 4-cylinder 240 cc 3W-240B4 plus information Giant Scale Kits Accessories Dave Johnsons Bsssrt Aircraft P0 Box 18038 Tucson AZ 85731 Phone/Fax 520-722-0607 SPECIFICATIONS Engine requirements Wing Span Wing Area Fuselage Length Fuselage Width Weight Range Wing Loading Range Radio Functions 20 to 36 50-53 435 sq 30-33 3/4 3 3-1/2 lbs 154 175 oz sq ft 4 Channel Northeast Aerodynamics rolling out new line-up eight new Profile Warbirds flyers want carve tight holes sky other adversaries dare show face offering eight popular World War II combat aircraft F6F Hellcat P-40 Warhawk Japanese Zero Hawker Hurricane Focke-Wulf 190 Messerschmitt BF-109 Russian Mig-3 course great P-51 Mustang Profile Warbirds engineered same Northeast Aerodynamics tradition make kits best money can buy Ask favorite hobby shop call us direct sirens screaming bogies coming 10 oclock. 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 881-5899 Mastercard Visa accepted $4995 lntroducto/ Offer August1996 21 strakes fiberglass canopy cowl wneel pants Foam core wings canard Includes hardware $185 Z 64 span 40 enginesiruuee snipping i contletS US Kerr Aircraft PO Boa 2554 Newport RI 02840 401 -847-7510 E-mail kerrailg@nficom SCRAMBLE. 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____ completely satisfied ____ reason ____ Red Max has ____ power CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTSGrand Total better idle will mix custom fuel formula specialand belier engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available in wear minimum quantities gallon Call prices items _______ characteristics Also special 2-cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market ES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. other fuel ever used covers like blanket coat levels beautifully doesnt smell dries bard rock overnight Youll love Note spraying red always use white base coat first avoid bleeding cabin painted Testors model paint match MonoKote mix little gray bottle silver 1 /2-inch scale Williams Bros Sportsman pilot used remember pilot fullsize Cub flew rear seat Struts These functionalan absolute must will also help adjustment washout positioning rear strut until desired amount achieved Besides think give model lot character Build exactly shown plans should fit perfectly Make brass fittings thin K&S stock available local hobby shop Flying As models make sure Cub balanced properly Radio gear should installed neatly securely control surface movement being free binding Check cycle batteries regularly please repairs maintenance should done home time spend field enjoyable model completed Long Island getting its fair share inclement weather Being optimist am would give batteries few hours charge night just case fifth day seemingly endless torture would finally get fly creation late afternoon after torrential downpour everything got really quiet sun peeked through sky turned deep blue Needless say car packed record time arrived flying field few friends getting some welldeserved stick time Some local spectators spotted little Cub proceeded ask million questions gave trusty radio good rangecheck made certain secure fired up Max set little rich Usually about time knees turn Jell-O different set model down blacktop hesitation poured coals little right rudder tracked straight down runway tail-high touch elevator off small amount right trim needed overcome torque Turns very smooth scalelike fact no knew three-channel modelthey thought ailerons After about ten minutes pure satisfaction engine quit decided would good time land Would believe perfect three-point landing smooth silk hope have much fun building flying Cub have Good luck Coveney 25 Rottkamp St Valley Stream NY 11580 22 Model Aviation SE PRINT NAME BOX STREET CITY STATE ZIP CARD TYPE AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 7/96