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Editors Note Model Aviation printing article again because caption infor mation switched page 84 March 1993 issue regret errot WELCOME premiere edition what will occasional feature magazine reason columns existence solicit ideas modeling hints clever techniques pass along readers whatever conjure up will make modeling life little easier Armed info sendand can rough sketches written descriptions photos video- audiotapeI will transcribe simple line art text will appear right Pretty simple ideas included issue come own experience So can see submissions dont have clever believe modeling fraternity constitutes unique group thinking people around know wont shortage great contri butions get busy send sketches today Neil Liptak 19810 Tanglewood Drive Elwood IL 60421 Ill looking hint ing long sweeping curves sketch part Cut narrow %2- 1/8-In strip 1/16 balsa least long curve want draw Starting end pin strip plan object work way opposite end Sight down curve readjust needed ji /7/ Correction Hold free end receiver antenna Squeeze clasp small safety pin pliers form smaller hole thread antenna through coils hole Push sharp end pin top fin Finding center round square stock Place common flat washer surface wish find center Eyeball concentricity place dot center hole washer larger diameter stock use larger diameter washer get center point 0. 7 Correction Having trouble getting places need reach bolt screw Place small drop CyA glue screwdriver tack-glue screw Now thread screw glue joint will break off once fastener tight I Hole saw makes split-free true clean holes Shave inside circumference suitable brass tube reasonably sharp edge Cut several slits edge bend cut edges out form serrations around circumference tube Now cut hole knock out cut plug Remedy airplane rocks transport cradle way flying site Cut three disks /16 plywood 4-in diameter two 1-in diameter Glue 1-in disc side larger disc about 1 edge Drill 3/16-in hole through three laminations Slit windshield washer hose wrap around circumference 1-in carriage bolt wing nut secures snubber fuselage cradle June1993 119 0