NO OCR TEXT Since heard what told boys couple moments think about what Reaching back youth recalled summer built first gas-powered model airplane simple balsa profile model P-40 Powered well-used Babe Bee 049 P-40 flew crashed flew crashed painfully mastered art Control Line flying uncle Bud skilled mechanic model builder helped work through deep mysteries building model getting little engine run learning fly P-40 kept occupied flew until became heavy glue repairs oilsoaked wood could taxi around ground good summer didnt take long Joseph David find get straight question Dad what us grinned would busy summer First made deal work earn money equipment build models themselves would provide assistance see job through learn fly models didnt have arm-twisting extract solemn pledges committed has experience often easier start something finish What like build couple fairly involved model airplanes two beginners ages seven nine Monday July 9 930 am Having shook March 1995 43 hands deal Joseph David piled car cruised local hobby shop Listening boys excited talk about wild woolly models wanted build B-2 F-14 headed list realized needed provide some guidance planned start couple gentle inexpensive gliders dont know what its like house house money object plan install machine guns jet fighters clear skies time reached hobby shop persuaded make gliders first models pretty insistent however second models would jets hobby shop nice selection two-meter sailplanes boys soon picked out favorites David selected Great Planes Spirit Joseph liked Carl Goldberg Sophisticated Lady Both excellent gliders well suited needs first-time builders got home boys took everything out boxes look parts over soon learned first principle model airplanes once take parts out box can never get back Tuesday July 10 David framed rudder fin Spirit Joseph framed horizontal stab Sophisticated Lady cyanoacrylate CyA glues available today make fast work building process held parts together waxed paper over plans boy placed drop fluid joints glue penetrates capillary action cures seconds Frequently little puffs smoke can seen coming out ajoint glue kicks does smell terrible fumes toxic good ventilation important Joseph leaned intently over stabilizer apply glue suddealy straightened up scrunched-up look exclaimed got nose Daddy Thereafter Joseph gave wider berth curing joints Wednesday July 11 still working tail feathers Once again held parts down Joseph David applied CyA David just turned seven difficult time concentrating task new collection little toy rats pediatricians office gave out interested putting rats over plans building airplane After rather slow start got building finished off tail assembly Joseph ready get clipped through rest tail assembly short order several occasions glued fingers fingers parts because deposited excess glue Thats okay though technique improved Thursday July 12 Joseph David finished tail structures sanding leading edges rounded shape 100-grit sandpaper followed overall sanding 180-grit smooth out lumps bumps tails completed time start wings Preparing build wings real delight both boys ribs have cut thin /16 sheet balsa havent removed Its model builders 44 Model Aviation d concentrates positioning bulkheads formers accurately glues fuselage side sheet Seven-year-old David assembles Space Glider flying field Note Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot David lands brother Josephs Blazing Lightning gentle flying glider will literally land itself left alone Preflight check Joseph gets few last-minute pointers Dad before Blazing Lightnings first flight task punch parts out sheets trim excess edges Joseph David thoroughly enjoyed punching parts out sheets helped because like punching parts out too David started sorting ribs groups soon three parts punched out Joseph said wanted put pile sort out later Later has way never quite arriving little help soon system kept things order Friday July 13 Today worked heart soul model wing Framing provides real sense progress strong measure good old airplane feelingstrong magic us airplane enthusiasts small administrative snag morning work hour apiece weekday Saturdays close shop Sunday Yesterday Davids turn build first decided play told Joseph take first turn Today Joseph scheduled first turn David complained should turn first because Joseph went first yesterday supposed take turns Joseph said David gave up turn yesterday because wanted play sorted out David got first turn David hard time concentrating instead wanted play tools tell about next four models plans build intend make fun experience gently encouraged him keep working wing allowed him wander around much wanted did manage finish wing panel David really pleased progress Joseph quite bit productive although did take him minute get task As positioned first few parts gluing told boring Dad After begot going said fun like building wings end hour surveyed two wing panels framedsome 39 inches structurehe announced awesome David came see what Joseph done devastated Joseph finished two sections Thats fair explained Joseph worked harder goofed off less didat satisfy David thought next day would try beat brother little competition speeds things up considerably Saturday July 14 Joseph wanted play some friends spent building time exclusively David Spirit David needed some make-up time anyway worked wing finished up right half hour up turned him loose spent some time just enjoying building wing myself used excuse wanted him keep up Joseph needed little extra help Monday July 16 boys anxious get going wings coming along models starting look like flying machines Joseph first shift up 6 am ready start chattered happily about high going fly model paid close attention work nearly finished entire wing Joseph wanted work radio already installed After moving transmitter sticks around few minutes decided good handle easy fly advised Well maybe. really takes fair amount practice before becomes easy might little different video games played friends David wanted catch up Joseph worked hour half thats pretty good effort Davids gluing technique improving too becoming caught up whirlwind making very own model airplane wanted finish wing before went work Good man Id like nothing better stay home work him Tuesday July 17 Time little short due other demands did spend half hour boy made enough progress wings would ready join framed-up sections tomorrow Both Joseph David told today model airplane wings covering neat Yup thats airplane feeling can see its working its way hearts boys first flying model will have special place memory throughout life may well would say other gliders cleaner lines better performance Joseph David Spirit Sophisticated Lady will always among finest Wednesday July 18 wings nearly framed ribs spars shear webs leading trailing edges assembled still apply sheeting join wings center install spoilers spoilers homemade retrofit Sophisticated Lady Spirit plans showed installation option no linkage provided kit soit will get same homemade system Spoilers worth extra work takes install Models fly fine landing time arrives spoilers can save day Because have flown enginepowered RC models fair number years always have little trouble setting up landings gliders engine cut gas-powered model drops out sky like proverbial ton bricks better find place land quickly glider other hand no hurry come down Gliders float float float result always overshoot landings country mile frequently need literally dive ground avoid running fence tree trunk spoilers machines will put good use Thursday July 19 David turn today somewhat erratic session best wife gone shopping after put baby down nap Joseph Marty age four settled down watch some cartoons David went work David kept sneaking off watch cartoons too asked him several times wanted build model watch cartoons March 1995 45 Joseph checks transmitter operation familiar controls before attempting fly aircraft RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines Power CALL OR USE THIS 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FREE CATALOG write call today TEAM DAVIS Aviation Memorabilia 5 23rd St South Bend IN 46615 24 HOUR Phone/Fax 219 289-5377 give Joseph turn didnt want give Joseph turn wanted build also didnt want miss cartoons stress decision-making starts early age persevered finished joining wing halves spar doublers David now has full-blown wing framed up looks pretty impressive Joseph wanted play some friends missed turn After eyeballing Davids wing felt like maybe bad made bad choice told tomorrow turn David doesnt get until catches up Monday July 23 After brief hiatus building got back program Joseph behind got full turn joined wing halves started install sheeting Joseph less enamored name model Sophisticated Lady isnt something can relate After fair amount discussion wrote some 20 names liked two top contenders Blazing Lightning Space Glider Turtle Plane close third David told Spirit needed new name too wasnt sure what wanted what big brother Joseph wants potential little sibling conflict strong moment apologies marketing people Great Planes Carl Goldberg Models probably agonized over selecting names products Wednesday July25 David finished installing center section ribs sheeted bottom wing remained installing top wing sheeting could work fuselage David some serious concerns about what name model really likes Space Glider since Joseph dropped favor Blazing Lightning Space Glider has lost some its luster fairly lengthy examination options produced three candidates Davids model Laser Glider Space Glider B-2 Bomber Deciding among such powerful attractive alternatives easy After expressing frustration several times inspiration struck airplane David said will have three names Thursday July26 Joseph finished sheeting wing looked good Joseph learned use X-Acto knife straightedge cut balsa demonstrated explained technique angling blade toward straightedge just little bit drives against steel ruler keeps cut straight took dozen practice cuts before begot hang got little frustrated because knife would follow grain wander away straightedge causing crooked cut got hang technique absolutely delighted always little trimming fitting required join parts wing 46 Model Aviation EET STATE/ZIP - AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 12194 FOR YOUR TOP OF THE LINE Joseph broke rib half flying trim spar slot dejected because model ruined cheered up after showed him repair part gluing together Monday July 30 Both Joseph David building turn As usual David hard time concentrating punched out fuselage parts wandered over garage front yard backyard out house would come back glue parts together squirmies would take over until could get organized next assembly did get fuselage doublers laminated place bulkheads installed bottom panel working fuselage David inspected cockpit closely kit includes plastic pilot fits under clear plastic canopy After due consideration David informed wants Michelangelo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot Joseph quicldy decided wanted Krang pilot Blazing Lightning Krang wicked mean alien brain another dimension some reason missing body took 20-minute break after installing doubler Josephs fuselage Joseph CyAed hand piece wood took get him delaminated little bottle debonder well worth investment building kids Tuesday July 31 Joseph worked fuselage again Josephs eyes suddealy widened delight exclaimed Dad cant believe Im actually building real model airplane Something shape fuselage coming together allowed him visualize finished model Its magic moments make hobby enjoyable Hying rock-steady approach making smooth landing little bit model airplane magic world becomes nicer place after good landing activities provide such spectrum pleasure Wednesday August 1 David assembled fuselage glued nose block squirmed bit remained seated Although halfway through building airplane David has next four models planned out great detail high-performance Slope Soarer F-16 helicopter B-2 Bomber hobby shop owners future assured Thursday August 2 save little building time decided try find plastic toy Ninja Turtle alien brain put cockpits toy rack local drugstore some turtles right size searched vain alien brain planning carve homemade alien brain Joseph decided would rather have turtle pilot made easy Due limited selection drugstore Raphael became past potential computer radio users foq about systems fearing just too difficult program introduction Hitecs Prism 7 Computer Radio no longer case Prism 7 has cleared way make computer pros rammers out everyone has ever wanted own sophisticated systems Prism 7 easiest-to-program computer radio market today user-friendly two-loop menu selection models functions servo directions other key features program ming snap Its easy anyone can stylish transmitter case ergonomically de signed regular pilots mind Smooth con tours logical switch placement finger ridges molded rear case make trans mitter look feel like costing hundreds Included system l-litec/RCDs Bullet Proof B channel Supreme receiver 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process delivering flying karate chop numerous enemies scariest pilots ever seen Monday August 6 trim-scheme time boys watched carefully sketched some options suggested some colors models Since Ninja Turtles pilots thought would like some kind turtle theme trim half right wanted turtles new names gliders trim finaily converged sort hodge podge decor like Wednesday August 81 introduced boys MonoKoting plastic film cut size placed airframe simply ironed down like shirt heat-sensitive adhesive backside film makes stick Joseph loved MonoKoted piece plywood send Grandma Grandpa wants MonoKote house David wants MonoKote Ninja Turtle Wednesday August 29 David finished sheeting wing started fuselage David wanted Thundercat another cartoon show logo model said model wasnt going have name Monday September 3 David still concerned about models name made another list candidate names earnestly discussed merits Space Glider finally beat competition sketched severai variations spaceship logo picked Wednesday September 5 got back building program asked Gary Wells take some pictures boys building models Saturday September 8 finished installing spoilers started MonoKoting Josephs wing Joseph intrigued excited process bending guide tubes strings actuate spoilers used some small-diameter nylon tubing heated match soften enough bending Joseph hadnt needed strike wooden kitchen match before thought much fun building model Saturday September 15 home stretch Covering models MonoKote installing radios thats left 48 Model Aviation Grant Scholarships Yes folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1995 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1994 deadline receipt applications 1995 awards April 301995 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school AU applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 317 287-1256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day LE5YINEflEE ONE OF THE MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT CANT BE BEAT! 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NO OCR TEXT Since heard what told boys couple moments think about what Reaching back youth recalled summer built first gas-powered model airplane simple balsa profile model P-40 Powered well-used Babe Bee 049 P-40 flew crashed flew crashed painfully mastered art Control Line flying uncle Bud skilled mechanic model builder helped work through deep mysteries building model getting little engine run learning fly P-40 kept occupied flew until became heavy glue repairs oilsoaked wood could taxi around ground good summer didnt take long Joseph David find get straight question Dad what us grinned would busy summer First made deal work earn money equipment build models themselves would provide assistance see job through learn fly models didnt have arm-twisting extract solemn pledges committed has experience often easier start something finish What like build couple fairly involved model airplanes two beginners ages seven nine Monday July 9 930 am Having shook March 1995 43 hands deal Joseph David piled car cruised local hobby shop Listening boys excited talk about wild woolly models wanted build B-2 F-14 headed list realized needed provide some guidance planned start couple gentle inexpensive gliders dont know what its like house house money object plan install machine guns jet fighters clear skies time reached hobby shop persuaded make gliders first models pretty insistent however second models would jets hobby shop nice selection two-meter sailplanes boys soon picked out favorites David selected Great Planes Spirit Joseph liked Carl Goldberg Sophisticated Lady Both excellent gliders well suited needs first-time builders got home boys took everything out boxes look parts over soon learned first principle model airplanes once take parts out box can never get back Tuesday July 10 David framed rudder fin Spirit Joseph framed horizontal stab Sophisticated Lady cyanoacrylate CyA glues available today make fast work building process held parts together waxed paper over plans boy placed drop fluid joints glue penetrates capillary action cures seconds Frequently little puffs smoke can seen coming out ajoint glue kicks does smell terrible fumes toxic good ventilation important Joseph leaned intently over stabilizer apply glue suddealy straightened up scrunched-up look exclaimed got nose Daddy Thereafter Joseph gave wider berth curing joints Wednesday July 11 still working tail feathers Once again held parts down Joseph David applied CyA David just turned seven difficult time concentrating task new collection little toy rats pediatricians office gave out interested putting rats over plans building airplane After rather slow start got building finished off tail assembly Joseph ready get clipped through rest tail assembly short order several occasions glued fingers fingers parts because deposited excess glue Thats okay though technique improved Thursday July 12 Joseph David finished tail structures sanding leading edges rounded shape 100-grit sandpaper followed overall sanding 180-grit smooth out lumps bumps tails completed time start wings Preparing build wings real delight both boys ribs have cut thin /16 sheet balsa havent removed Its model builders 44 Model Aviation d concentrates positioning bulkheads formers accurately glues fuselage side sheet Seven-year-old David assembles Space Glider flying field Note Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot David lands brother Josephs Blazing Lightning gentle flying glider will literally land itself left alone Preflight check Joseph gets few last-minute pointers Dad before Blazing Lightnings first flight task punch parts out sheets trim excess edges Joseph David thoroughly enjoyed punching parts out sheets helped because like punching parts out too David started sorting ribs groups soon three parts punched out Joseph said wanted put pile sort out later Later has way never quite arriving little help soon system kept things order Friday July 13 Today worked heart soul model wing Framing provides real sense progress strong measure good old airplane feelingstrong magic us airplane enthusiasts small administrative snag morning work hour apiece weekday Saturdays close shop Sunday Yesterday Davids turn build first decided play told Joseph take first turn Today Joseph scheduled first turn David complained should turn first because Joseph went first yesterday supposed take turns Joseph said David gave up turn yesterday because wanted play sorted out David got first turn David hard time concentrating instead wanted play tools tell about next four models plans build intend make fun experience gently encouraged him keep working wing allowed him wander around much wanted did manage finish wing panel David really pleased progress Joseph quite bit productive although did take him minute get task As positioned first few parts gluing told boring Dad After begot going said fun like building wings end hour surveyed two wing panels framedsome 39 inches structurehe announced awesome David came see what Joseph done devastated Joseph finished two sections Thats fair explained Joseph worked harder goofed off less didat satisfy David thought next day would try beat brother little competition speeds things up considerably Saturday July 14 Joseph wanted play some friends spent building time exclusively David Spirit David needed some make-up time anyway worked wing finished up right half hour up turned him loose spent some time just enjoying building wing myself used excuse wanted him keep up Joseph needed little extra help Monday July 16 boys anxious get going wings coming along models starting look like flying machines Joseph first shift up 6 am ready start chattered happily about high going fly model paid close attention work nearly finished entire wing Joseph wanted work radio already installed After moving transmitter sticks around few minutes decided good handle easy fly advised Well maybe. really takes fair amount practice before becomes easy might little different video games played friends David wanted catch up Joseph worked hour half thats pretty good effort Davids gluing technique improving too becoming caught up whirlwind making very own model airplane wanted finish wing before went work Good man Id like nothing better stay home work him Tuesday July 17 Time little short due other demands did spend half hour boy made enough progress wings would ready join framed-up sections tomorrow Both Joseph David told today model airplane wings covering neat Yup thats airplane feeling can see its working its way hearts boys first flying model will have special place memory throughout life may well would say other gliders cleaner lines better performance Joseph David Spirit Sophisticated Lady will always among finest Wednesday July 18 wings nearly framed ribs spars shear webs leading trailing edges assembled still apply sheeting join wings center install spoilers spoilers homemade retrofit Sophisticated Lady Spirit plans showed installation option no linkage provided kit soit will get same homemade system Spoilers worth extra work takes install Models fly fine landing time arrives spoilers can save day Because have flown enginepowered RC models fair number years always have little trouble setting up landings gliders engine cut gas-powered model drops out sky like proverbial ton bricks better find place land quickly glider other hand no hurry come down Gliders float float float result always overshoot landings country mile frequently need literally dive ground avoid running fence tree trunk spoilers machines will put good use Thursday July 19 David turn today somewhat erratic session best wife gone shopping after put baby down nap Joseph Marty age four settled down watch some cartoons David went work David kept sneaking off watch cartoons too asked him several times wanted build model watch cartoons March 1995 45 Joseph checks transmitter operation familiar controls before attempting fly aircraft RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines Power CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER for easy FILL IN QTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free starting qts gals No handling charge Freight collect drums deduct 3% smooth takeprepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COO off s COD add $450 per carton UPS shipments add $700 per carton intricate hazardous materials fee No hazard fee orders 24 gals maneuvers shipped motorfreight Red Max OTY FUEL ONE 4 GAL 24 GAL 60 GAL 126 GAL 54 GAL TOTAL makes ORDERED MIXTURE GAL PERGALPERGALPERGAL DRUM $AMT engine come RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL Easy beginners powerful experts Available synthetic Castor blends alive ____ RED MAX 0 1393 975 961 906 836 25646 _____ power ____ RED MAX 5 1521 1064 1049 988 989 35966 performance ____ RED MAX 10 1648 1154 1137 1071 878 38029 ____ RED MAX 12 1699 1189 1172 1104 1019 34755 _____ never ____ RED MAX 15 1813 1269 1251 1178 1088 42648 _____ expected Its RED MAX RACING FUEL only phone Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented recordscall away ____ RED MAX 20 1920 1344 1325 1248 1152 47002 Red Max has ___ REDMAX2S 2025 1418 1397 1316 1215 51248 ____ ____ RED MAX 30 2153 1507 1485 1399 1292 56408 _____ power ____ RED MAX 40 2408 1685 1661 1565 1445 66727 greater ____ RED MAX 50 2662 1864 1837 1731 1597 77047 consistency ____ RED MAX 60 2917 2042 2013 1896 1750 87366 _____ ___ RED MAX 65 3048 2134 2103 1981 1829 92678 ____ cooler 4-CYCLE FUEL running Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cy engines specially good older modelskeep ___10-4 CYCLE 1612 1128 1112 1047 967 34489 ____ ___15-4 CYCLE 1739 1217 1200 1130 1043 39649 ____engine SUPER TIGER 3000 FUELlasting Best fuel Super Tiger 2000 engineslonger ___ST 3000 1648 1154 1137 1071 989 35966 ____get results RED MAX DIESEL FUEL100% Superior diesel back list popular demand customers ____ GAL1776 1295 1250 1195 1050_____money back guarantee CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTS[G Total will mix custom fuel formula speciai engine minimum gaiion Fuel ingredients available minimum quantities completely gallon Call prices items Also special 2cycle oil big satisfied engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market Boat fuel regular price plus 5O PRICES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 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FREE CATALOG write call today TEAM DAVIS Aviation Memorabilia 5 23rd St South Bend IN 46615 24 HOUR Phone/Fax 219 289-5377 give Joseph turn didnt want give Joseph turn wanted build also didnt want miss cartoons stress decision-making starts early age persevered finished joining wing halves spar doublers David now has full-blown wing framed up looks pretty impressive Joseph wanted play some friends missed turn After eyeballing Davids wing felt like maybe bad made bad choice told tomorrow turn David doesnt get until catches up Monday July 23 After brief hiatus building got back program Joseph behind got full turn joined wing halves started install sheeting Joseph less enamored name model Sophisticated Lady isnt something can relate After fair amount discussion wrote some 20 names liked two top contenders Blazing Lightning Space Glider Turtle Plane close third David told Spirit needed new name too wasnt sure what wanted what big brother Joseph wants potential little sibling conflict strong moment apologies marketing people Great Planes Carl Goldberg Models probably agonized over selecting names products Wednesday July25 David finished installing center section ribs sheeted bottom wing remained installing top wing sheeting could work fuselage David some serious concerns about what name model really likes Space Glider since Joseph dropped favor Blazing Lightning Space Glider has lost some its luster fairly lengthy examination options produced three candidates Davids model Laser Glider Space Glider B-2 Bomber Deciding among such powerful attractive alternatives easy After expressing frustration several times inspiration struck airplane David said will have three names Thursday July26 Joseph finished sheeting wing looked good Joseph learned use X-Acto knife straightedge cut balsa demonstrated explained technique angling blade toward straightedge just little bit drives against steel ruler keeps cut straight took dozen practice cuts before begot hang got little frustrated because knife would follow grain wander away straightedge causing crooked cut got hang technique absolutely delighted always little trimming fitting required join parts wing 46 Model Aviation EET STATE/ZIP - AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 12194 FOR YOUR TOP OF THE LINE Joseph broke rib half flying trim spar slot dejected because model ruined cheered up after showed him repair part gluing together Monday July 30 Both Joseph David building turn As usual David hard time concentrating punched out fuselage parts wandered over garage front yard backyard out house would come back glue parts together squirmies would take over until could get organized next assembly did get fuselage doublers laminated place bulkheads installed bottom panel working fuselage David inspected cockpit closely kit includes plastic pilot fits under clear plastic canopy After due consideration David informed wants Michelangelo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot Joseph quicldy decided wanted Krang pilot Blazing Lightning Krang wicked mean alien brain another dimension some reason missing body took 20-minute break after installing doubler Josephs fuselage Joseph CyAed hand piece wood took get him delaminated little bottle debonder well worth investment building kids Tuesday July 31 Joseph worked fuselage again Josephs eyes suddealy widened delight exclaimed Dad cant believe Im actually building real model airplane Something shape fuselage coming together allowed him visualize finished model Its magic moments make hobby enjoyable Hying rock-steady approach making smooth landing little bit model airplane magic world becomes nicer place after good landing activities provide such spectrum pleasure Wednesday August 1 David assembled fuselage glued nose block squirmed bit remained seated Although halfway through building airplane David has next four models planned out great detail high-performance Slope Soarer F-16 helicopter B-2 Bomber hobby shop owners future assured Thursday August 2 save little building time decided try find plastic toy Ninja Turtle alien brain put cockpits toy rack local drugstore some turtles right size searched vain alien brain planning carve homemade alien brain Joseph decided would rather have turtle pilot made easy Due limited selection drugstore Raphael became past potential computer radio users foq about systems fearing just too difficult program introduction Hitecs Prism 7 Computer Radio no longer case Prism 7 has cleared way make computer pros rammers out everyone has ever wanted own sophisticated systems Prism 7 easiest-to-program computer radio market today user-friendly two-loop menu selection models functions servo directions other key features program ming snap Its easy anyone can stylish transmitter case ergonomically de signed regular pilots mind Smooth con tours logical switch placement finger ridges molded rear case make trans mitter look feel like costing hundreds Included system l-litec/RCDs Bullet Proof B channel Supreme receiver powerful HS 422 servos full system nicads Prism 7 represents outstanding value computer radios So fear no get down local Hitec/RCD dealer today demonstration really easy computer radio use Features & Functions 7 channel programmable radio control system 3 model memory PCM/PPM selectable ctable PCM fail-safe mode Data copying reset function Servo reversing channels End Point Adjustment channels Dual rate aileron elevator rudder Exponential aileron elevator rudder trim 7 channels Trim memory channels 1 2 4 Trim rate channels 1 2 4 Trim reset Roll 4 direction Landing attitude Four wing type mixing Delta/V-Tail Flaperon/Differential Transmitter low battery warning audible Flight timer up down audible warning kitver c RCD Inc 10729 Wheatlands Ave # C ee CA 92071 1619 25B-4940 619 449-1002 STANG AIR SCALE ftckeeRUf Q SCALE SPITF3E MZU March 1995 47 iviarcn i3 LW AScaIe P410 THUNDERBOLT n Beat Best tgttafl,A5sIthaSSet WSfl pb,a Oso 52w FUSTPA5 RETRACTS FEATURES salsa P consrucscn Retract Inetallation shcatn MarkingTsnrplatec & Nunrbere p4 rate scale Outline Plans osw 5 stream Relied Plane 350 ae 55I 655cr cancptr2500 Complete lnetruotcneI Rermed Razor sack1500 4T5 Tmc Piecewing Design MEISTERsusclecenopy4000tim Meisrerct54 Operating InterceclOr DcotsSCALE SEMI-KITSI OcetI35w Plans Scale RetracrTailwneet Acaitablewing PylcosTurbc9errtswasac t Santa Fe Appcc~ate Materral coet stsswith VERY accurate outlineSI ste celer Pretilesawutista ca 52053 Removacle Cookpe Floct ecTS Pilot seat color Prnteo SeaS200 5t9 744 5353 scale Dear Struts Acailable CATALOG Retract TW Plena 555 Flaps stromocee Tao toss Sara Make strapes Avatlabte Plastic55P Total U creature choice manning r cockpits went work fitting Josephs turtle model David tore turtle out its package ran house play way took off didnt know would give up model Saturday August 4 managed get cockpit assemblies carved painted squared away David 90% finished Joseph squeeze turtles narrow cockpits turn sideways raise anns looked process delivering flying karate chop numerous enemies scariest pilots ever seen Monday August 6 trim-scheme time boys watched carefully sketched some options suggested some colors models Since Ninja Turtles pilots thought would like some kind turtle theme trim half right wanted turtles new names gliders trim finaily converged sort hodge podge decor like Wednesday August 81 introduced boys MonoKoting plastic film cut size placed airframe simply ironed down like shirt heat-sensitive adhesive backside film makes stick Joseph loved MonoKoted piece plywood send Grandma Grandpa wants MonoKote house David wants MonoKote Ninja Turtle Wednesday August 29 David finished sheeting wing started fuselage David wanted Thundercat another cartoon show logo model said model wasnt going have name Monday September 3 David still concerned about models name made another list candidate names earnestly discussed merits Space Glider finally beat competition sketched severai variations spaceship logo picked Wednesday September 5 got back building program asked Gary Wells take some pictures boys building models Saturday September 8 finished installing spoilers started MonoKoting Josephs wing Joseph intrigued excited process bending guide tubes strings actuate spoilers used some small-diameter nylon tubing heated match soften enough bending Joseph hadnt needed strike wooden kitchen match before thought much fun building model Saturday September 15 home stretch Covering models MonoKote installing radios thats left 48 Model Aviation Grant Scholarships Yes folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1995 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1994 deadline receipt applications 1995 awards April 301995 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school AU applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 317 287-1256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day LE5YINEflEE ONE OF THE MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT CANT BE BEAT! SIG MANUFACTURING CO imports the worlds fastest running production engine ROSS engines performance tested race proven SIG carries engines airplane helicopter car boat also have full-time ROSS REPAIR CENTER talking performance talking ROSS SIG-imported ROSS engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against workmanship manufacturing defects ILL SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma Iowa 50171 PH 515 623 5154 FAX 515-623-3922 Toll Free Orders 800-247-5008 Modelers Hot Line 800-524-7805 should finished few days Saturday November 17 Ha last log entry says few days took two full months finish models due normal course family lifedoctor visits homework overtime teething baby needed held house repairs None mattered because finally ready go headed flying field early morning Joseph David asked hundreds little questions unwound towline surgical tubing hi-start-an elastic catapult system launches gliders air Joseph hammered stake ground David stretched line back models waiting launched Space Glider first Having previously dialed trim series hand-launched test glides Space Glider tracked nicely up towline flew several circuits field before touching down too early thermal activity just enjoyed getting used launching gliding back down Blazing Lightning did itself proud its first launch pure delight fly intrepid little Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles riding cockpits clearly have right stuff Joseph David took turns getting some stick time feeling out models Joseph has never known holding back wanted shoot landing after third flight landing going well until surprised pulling nose up popping spoilers out model flying low slow final approach What followed graphic demonstration stall Fortunately field just watered ground soft no damage done plan add little weight nose both gliders shift center gravity forward will make glide little faster allow little margin error After good session flying field brought both models home intactsuccess hard part over fun began Joseph David seen models through completion its true simply learning fly model airplane isnt particularly difficult its fair say Joseph David earned wings Epilogue year after maiden flights Blazing Lightning Space Glider boys became couple pretty good fliers red-hot aces models looking little worn around edges flying well did first day out shop planned build fly models make fun scrapbook boysI didnt intend write about wife saw having exceptionally good time thought sharing project would worthwhile because someone else might enjoy doing something similar good summer rw Ab3olutely Po3itively Bullet Proof 1101 500 austomem Order Supreme teases will reorior FREE BollotProol hot RCD rmanon dealer nearest call 619 2584940 10729alands Ave Suite C CA 92071 FUTABA 0 J FUTAISA J U HITEC/JR U A1RTRONICS Apollo #01Sloe InchesWtStall60 DOG Typo Setoos H o W LSn Torque 40111 Speed 4 Helicopter RC Car Setup Made Easy fill Ball Linkage Du licator Setup Gauge.g FEATURES 200 mm Sliding gauge metric & inch Lock down thumb screwModel 1 Set gauge CIL OIL dimension ball links readout threaded rodModel 2 length Made 304 stainless steel aluminum Duplicate worn-out linkage worrying about losing models current setup Copy setup model transfer setup second model same brand Model $2695 Model 2 $2995 Add $350 shipping handling per order Credit Cards Accepted Mail check money orders Master Card Visa Discover American Express accepted -- DEALER INQUIRES INVITED March 1995 49 U Hitec RCD Does Once Again new 8 Channel FM Supreme EXs SMALLER llOrlbftat 7-ch OUts yet have 605GB ter adjacent channel7055G 1ETAL GEAR 157H x 078W x 161Lrejection higher 30SF rejection20H x 11W x 23L 77 in/oz 16 sec & sensitivity Introductory 160 lObe 27 see Also available 605MG- Price $7995 metal gear Supreme Series OXs require F huruess tu enSue 8th chaunel SPORT PACK05 PRO-PACK10 ELECTRO-GLIOS20 GIANT PACK18 1W/I old serum 1505 SU5MICRIK 24 414u 00u 1611542 atala Sec 414u05u 101 170 43 020 Sot 312 u 05 u 13 003 24uz 020 Set 320 u 11 u 23 380 133 en 022 Set 114 u 00 515 175 43 020 Set 311 u 05 u 11 0012 31 RVB Products PO Box 1164- Dallas Tx 75221 Ph 214-824-8836 Fax 214-824-0199
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49
NO OCR TEXT Since heard what told boys couple moments think about what Reaching back youth recalled summer built first gas-powered model airplane simple balsa profile model P-40 Powered well-used Babe Bee 049 P-40 flew crashed flew crashed painfully mastered art Control Line flying uncle Bud skilled mechanic model builder helped work through deep mysteries building model getting little engine run learning fly P-40 kept occupied flew until became heavy glue repairs oilsoaked wood could taxi around ground good summer didnt take long Joseph David find get straight question Dad what us grinned would busy summer First made deal work earn money equipment build models themselves would provide assistance see job through learn fly models didnt have arm-twisting extract solemn pledges committed has experience often easier start something finish What like build couple fairly involved model airplanes two beginners ages seven nine Monday July 9 930 am Having shook March 1995 43 hands deal Joseph David piled car cruised local hobby shop Listening boys excited talk about wild woolly models wanted build B-2 F-14 headed list realized needed provide some guidance planned start couple gentle inexpensive gliders dont know what its like house house money object plan install machine guns jet fighters clear skies time reached hobby shop persuaded make gliders first models pretty insistent however second models would jets hobby shop nice selection two-meter sailplanes boys soon picked out favorites David selected Great Planes Spirit Joseph liked Carl Goldberg Sophisticated Lady Both excellent gliders well suited needs first-time builders got home boys took everything out boxes look parts over soon learned first principle model airplanes once take parts out box can never get back Tuesday July 10 David framed rudder fin Spirit Joseph framed horizontal stab Sophisticated Lady cyanoacrylate CyA glues available today make fast work building process held parts together waxed paper over plans boy placed drop fluid joints glue penetrates capillary action cures seconds Frequently little puffs smoke can seen coming out ajoint glue kicks does smell terrible fumes toxic good ventilation important Joseph leaned intently over stabilizer apply glue suddealy straightened up scrunched-up look exclaimed got nose Daddy Thereafter Joseph gave wider berth curing joints Wednesday July 11 still working tail feathers Once again held parts down Joseph David applied CyA David just turned seven difficult time concentrating task new collection little toy rats pediatricians office gave out interested putting rats over plans building airplane After rather slow start got building finished off tail assembly Joseph ready get clipped through rest tail assembly short order several occasions glued fingers fingers parts because deposited excess glue Thats okay though technique improved Thursday July 12 Joseph David finished tail structures sanding leading edges rounded shape 100-grit sandpaper followed overall sanding 180-grit smooth out lumps bumps tails completed time start wings Preparing build wings real delight both boys ribs have cut thin /16 sheet balsa havent removed Its model builders 44 Model Aviation d concentrates positioning bulkheads formers accurately glues fuselage side sheet Seven-year-old David assembles Space Glider flying field Note Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot David lands brother Josephs Blazing Lightning gentle flying glider will literally land itself left alone Preflight check Joseph gets few last-minute pointers Dad before Blazing Lightnings first flight task punch parts out sheets trim excess edges Joseph David thoroughly enjoyed punching parts out sheets helped because like punching parts out too David started sorting ribs groups soon three parts punched out Joseph said wanted put pile sort out later Later has way never quite arriving little help soon system kept things order Friday July 13 Today worked heart soul model wing Framing provides real sense progress strong measure good old airplane feelingstrong magic us airplane enthusiasts small administrative snag morning work hour apiece weekday Saturdays close shop Sunday Yesterday Davids turn build first decided play told Joseph take first turn Today Joseph scheduled first turn David complained should turn first because Joseph went first yesterday supposed take turns Joseph said David gave up turn yesterday because wanted play sorted out David got first turn David hard time concentrating instead wanted play tools tell about next four models plans build intend make fun experience gently encouraged him keep working wing allowed him wander around much wanted did manage finish wing panel David really pleased progress Joseph quite bit productive although did take him minute get task As positioned first few parts gluing told boring Dad After begot going said fun like building wings end hour surveyed two wing panels framedsome 39 inches structurehe announced awesome David came see what Joseph done devastated Joseph finished two sections Thats fair explained Joseph worked harder goofed off less didat satisfy David thought next day would try beat brother little competition speeds things up considerably Saturday July 14 Joseph wanted play some friends spent building time exclusively David Spirit David needed some make-up time anyway worked wing finished up right half hour up turned him loose spent some time just enjoying building wing myself used excuse wanted him keep up Joseph needed little extra help Monday July 16 boys anxious get going wings coming along models starting look like flying machines Joseph first shift up 6 am ready start chattered happily about high going fly model paid close attention work nearly finished entire wing Joseph wanted work radio already installed After moving transmitter sticks around few minutes decided good handle easy fly advised Well maybe. really takes fair amount practice before becomes easy might little different video games played friends David wanted catch up Joseph worked hour half thats pretty good effort Davids gluing technique improving too becoming caught up whirlwind making very own model airplane wanted finish wing before went work Good man Id like nothing better stay home work him Tuesday July 17 Time little short due other demands did spend half hour boy made enough progress wings would ready join framed-up sections tomorrow Both Joseph David told today model airplane wings covering neat Yup thats airplane feeling can see its working its way hearts boys first flying model will have special place memory throughout life may well would say other gliders cleaner lines better performance Joseph David Spirit Sophisticated Lady will always among finest Wednesday July 18 wings nearly framed ribs spars shear webs leading trailing edges assembled still apply sheeting join wings center install spoilers spoilers homemade retrofit Sophisticated Lady Spirit plans showed installation option no linkage provided kit soit will get same homemade system Spoilers worth extra work takes install Models fly fine landing time arrives spoilers can save day Because have flown enginepowered RC models fair number years always have little trouble setting up landings gliders engine cut gas-powered model drops out sky like proverbial ton bricks better find place land quickly glider other hand no hurry come down Gliders float float float result always overshoot landings country mile frequently need literally dive ground avoid running fence tree trunk spoilers machines will put good use Thursday July 19 David turn today somewhat erratic session best wife gone shopping after put baby down nap Joseph Marty age four settled down watch some cartoons David went work David kept sneaking off watch cartoons too asked him several times wanted build model watch cartoons March 1995 45 Joseph checks transmitter operation familiar controls before attempting fly aircraft RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines Power CALL OR USE THIS 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FREE CATALOG write call today TEAM DAVIS Aviation Memorabilia 5 23rd St South Bend IN 46615 24 HOUR Phone/Fax 219 289-5377 give Joseph turn didnt want give Joseph turn wanted build also didnt want miss cartoons stress decision-making starts early age persevered finished joining wing halves spar doublers David now has full-blown wing framed up looks pretty impressive Joseph wanted play some friends missed turn After eyeballing Davids wing felt like maybe bad made bad choice told tomorrow turn David doesnt get until catches up Monday July 23 After brief hiatus building got back program Joseph behind got full turn joined wing halves started install sheeting Joseph less enamored name model Sophisticated Lady isnt something can relate After fair amount discussion wrote some 20 names liked two top contenders Blazing Lightning Space Glider Turtle Plane close third David told Spirit needed new name too wasnt sure what wanted what big brother Joseph wants potential little sibling conflict strong moment apologies marketing people Great Planes Carl Goldberg Models probably agonized over selecting names products Wednesday July25 David finished installing center section ribs sheeted bottom wing remained installing top wing sheeting could work fuselage David some serious concerns about what name model really likes Space Glider since Joseph dropped favor Blazing Lightning Space Glider has lost some its luster fairly lengthy examination options produced three candidates Davids model Laser Glider Space Glider B-2 Bomber Deciding among such powerful attractive alternatives easy After expressing frustration several times inspiration struck airplane David said will have three names Thursday July26 Joseph finished sheeting wing looked good Joseph learned use X-Acto knife straightedge cut balsa demonstrated explained technique angling blade toward straightedge just little bit drives against steel ruler keeps cut straight took dozen practice cuts before begot hang got little frustrated because knife would follow grain wander away straightedge causing crooked cut got hang technique absolutely delighted always little trimming fitting required join parts wing 46 Model Aviation EET STATE/ZIP - AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 12194 FOR YOUR TOP OF THE LINE Joseph broke rib half flying trim spar slot dejected because model ruined cheered up after showed him repair part gluing together Monday July 30 Both Joseph David building turn As usual David hard time concentrating punched out fuselage parts wandered over garage front yard backyard out house would come back glue parts together squirmies would take over until could get organized next assembly did get fuselage doublers laminated place bulkheads installed bottom panel working fuselage David inspected cockpit closely kit includes plastic pilot fits under clear plastic canopy After due consideration David informed wants Michelangelo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot Joseph quicldy decided wanted Krang pilot Blazing Lightning Krang wicked mean alien brain another dimension some reason missing body took 20-minute break after installing doubler Josephs fuselage Joseph CyAed hand piece wood took get him delaminated little bottle debonder well worth investment building kids Tuesday July 31 Joseph worked fuselage again Josephs eyes suddealy widened delight exclaimed Dad cant believe Im actually building real model airplane Something shape fuselage coming together allowed him visualize finished model Its magic moments make hobby enjoyable Hying rock-steady approach making smooth landing little bit model airplane magic world becomes nicer place after good landing activities provide such spectrum pleasure Wednesday August 1 David assembled fuselage glued nose block squirmed bit remained seated Although halfway through building airplane David has next four models planned out great detail high-performance Slope Soarer F-16 helicopter B-2 Bomber hobby shop owners future assured Thursday August 2 save little building time decided try find plastic toy Ninja Turtle alien brain put cockpits toy rack local drugstore some turtles right size searched vain alien brain planning carve homemade alien brain Joseph decided would rather have turtle pilot made easy Due limited selection drugstore Raphael became past potential computer radio users foq about systems fearing just too difficult program introduction Hitecs Prism 7 Computer Radio no longer case Prism 7 has cleared way make computer pros rammers out everyone has ever wanted own sophisticated systems Prism 7 easiest-to-program computer radio market today user-friendly two-loop menu selection models functions servo directions other key features program ming snap Its easy anyone can stylish transmitter case ergonomically de signed regular pilots mind Smooth con tours logical switch placement finger ridges molded rear case make trans mitter look feel like costing hundreds Included system l-litec/RCDs Bullet Proof B channel Supreme receiver powerful HS 422 servos full system nicads Prism 7 represents outstanding value computer radios So fear no get down local Hitec/RCD dealer today demonstration really easy computer radio use Features & Functions 7 channel programmable radio control system 3 model memory PCM/PPM selectable ctable PCM fail-safe mode Data copying reset function Servo reversing channels End Point Adjustment channels Dual rate aileron elevator rudder Exponential aileron elevator rudder trim 7 channels Trim memory channels 1 2 4 Trim rate channels 1 2 4 Trim reset Roll 4 direction Landing attitude Four wing type mixing Delta/V-Tail Flaperon/Differential Transmitter low battery warning audible Flight timer up down audible warning kitver c RCD Inc 10729 Wheatlands Ave # C ee CA 92071 1619 25B-4940 619 449-1002 STANG AIR SCALE ftckeeRUf Q SCALE SPITF3E MZU March 1995 47 iviarcn i3 LW AScaIe P410 THUNDERBOLT n Beat Best tgttafl,A5sIthaSSet WSfl pb,a Oso 52w FUSTPA5 RETRACTS FEATURES salsa P consrucscn Retract Inetallation shcatn MarkingTsnrplatec & Nunrbere p4 rate scale Outline Plans osw 5 stream Relied Plane 350 ae 55I 655cr cancptr2500 Complete lnetruotcneI Rermed Razor sack1500 4T5 Tmc Piecewing Design MEISTERsusclecenopy4000tim Meisrerct54 Operating InterceclOr DcotsSCALE SEMI-KITSI OcetI35w Plans Scale RetracrTailwneet Acaitablewing PylcosTurbc9errtswasac t Santa Fe Appcc~ate Materral coet stsswith VERY accurate outlineSI ste celer Pretilesawutista ca 52053 Removacle Cookpe Floct ecTS Pilot seat color Prnteo SeaS200 5t9 744 5353 scale Dear Struts Acailable CATALOG Retract TW Plena 555 Flaps stromocee Tao toss Sara Make strapes Avatlabte Plastic55P Total U creature choice manning r cockpits went work fitting Josephs turtle model David tore turtle out its package ran house play way took off didnt know would give up model Saturday August 4 managed get cockpit assemblies carved painted squared away David 90% finished Joseph squeeze turtles narrow cockpits turn sideways raise anns looked process delivering flying karate chop numerous enemies scariest pilots ever seen Monday August 6 trim-scheme time boys watched carefully sketched some options suggested some colors models Since Ninja Turtles pilots thought would like some kind turtle theme trim half right wanted turtles new names gliders trim finaily converged sort hodge podge decor like Wednesday August 81 introduced boys MonoKoting plastic film cut size placed airframe simply ironed down like shirt heat-sensitive adhesive backside film makes stick Joseph loved MonoKoted piece plywood send Grandma Grandpa wants MonoKote house David wants MonoKote Ninja Turtle Wednesday August 29 David finished sheeting wing started fuselage David wanted Thundercat another cartoon show logo model said model wasnt going have name Monday September 3 David still concerned about models name made another list candidate names earnestly discussed merits Space Glider finally beat competition sketched severai variations spaceship logo picked Wednesday September 5 got back building program asked Gary Wells take some pictures boys building models Saturday September 8 finished installing spoilers started MonoKoting Josephs wing Joseph intrigued excited process bending guide tubes strings actuate spoilers used some small-diameter nylon tubing heated match soften enough bending Joseph hadnt needed strike wooden kitchen match before thought much fun building model Saturday September 15 home stretch Covering models MonoKote installing radios thats left 48 Model Aviation Grant Scholarships Yes folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1995 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1994 deadline receipt applications 1995 awards April 301995 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school AU applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 317 287-1256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day LE5YINEflEE ONE OF THE MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT CANT BE BEAT! SIG MANUFACTURING CO imports the worlds fastest running production engine ROSS engines performance tested race proven SIG carries engines airplane helicopter car boat also have full-time ROSS REPAIR CENTER talking performance talking ROSS SIG-imported ROSS engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against workmanship manufacturing defects ILL SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma Iowa 50171 PH 515 623 5154 FAX 515-623-3922 Toll Free Orders 800-247-5008 Modelers Hot Line 800-524-7805 should finished few days Saturday November 17 Ha last log entry says few days took two full months finish models due normal course family lifedoctor visits homework overtime teething baby needed held house repairs None mattered because finally ready go headed flying field early morning Joseph David asked hundreds little questions unwound towline surgical tubing hi-start-an elastic catapult system launches gliders air Joseph hammered stake ground David stretched line back models waiting launched Space Glider first Having previously dialed trim series hand-launched test glides Space Glider tracked nicely up towline flew several circuits field before touching down too early thermal activity just enjoyed getting used launching gliding back down Blazing Lightning did itself proud its first launch pure delight fly intrepid little Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles riding cockpits clearly have right stuff Joseph David took turns getting some stick time feeling out models Joseph has never known holding back wanted shoot landing after third flight landing going well until surprised pulling nose up popping spoilers out model flying low slow final approach What followed graphic demonstration stall Fortunately field just watered ground soft no damage done plan add little weight nose both gliders shift center gravity forward will make glide little faster allow little margin error After good session flying field brought both models home intactsuccess hard part over fun began Joseph David seen models through completion its true simply learning fly model airplane isnt particularly difficult its fair say Joseph David earned wings Epilogue year after maiden flights Blazing Lightning Space Glider boys became couple pretty good fliers red-hot aces models looking little worn around edges flying well did first day out shop planned build fly models make fun scrapbook boysI didnt intend write about wife saw having exceptionally good time thought sharing project would worthwhile because someone else might enjoy doing something similar good summer rw Ab3olutely Po3itively Bullet Proof 1101 500 austomem Order Supreme teases will reorior FREE BollotProol hot RCD rmanon dealer nearest call 619 2584940 10729alands Ave Suite C CA 92071 FUTABA 0 J FUTAISA J U HITEC/JR U A1RTRONICS Apollo #01Sloe InchesWtStall60 DOG Typo Setoos H o W LSn Torque 40111 Speed 4 Helicopter RC Car Setup Made Easy fill Ball Linkage Du licator Setup Gauge.g FEATURES 200 mm Sliding gauge metric & inch Lock down thumb screwModel 1 Set gauge CIL OIL dimension ball links readout threaded rodModel 2 length Made 304 stainless steel aluminum Duplicate worn-out linkage worrying about losing models current setup Copy setup model transfer setup second model same brand Model $2695 Model 2 $2995 Add $350 shipping handling per order Credit Cards Accepted Mail check money orders Master Card Visa Discover American Express accepted -- DEALER INQUIRES INVITED March 1995 49 U Hitec RCD Does Once Again new 8 Channel FM Supreme EXs SMALLER llOrlbftat 7-ch OUts yet have 605GB ter adjacent channel7055G 1ETAL GEAR 157H x 078W x 161Lrejection higher 30SF rejection20H x 11W x 23L 77 in/oz 16 sec & sensitivity Introductory 160 lObe 27 see Also available 605MG- Price $7995 metal gear Supreme Series OXs require F huruess tu enSue 8th chaunel SPORT PACK05 PRO-PACK10 ELECTRO-GLIOS20 GIANT PACK18 1W/I old serum 1505 SU5MICRIK 24 414u 00u 1611542 atala Sec 414u05u 101 170 43 020 Sot 312 u 05 u 13 003 24uz 020 Set 320 u 11 u 23 380 133 en 022 Set 114 u 00 515 175 43 020 Set 311 u 05 u 11 0012 31 RVB Products PO Box 1164- Dallas Tx 75221 Ph 214-824-8836 Fax 214-824-0199
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49
NO OCR TEXT Since heard what told boys couple moments think about what Reaching back youth recalled summer built first gas-powered model airplane simple balsa profile model P-40 Powered well-used Babe Bee 049 P-40 flew crashed flew crashed painfully mastered art Control Line flying uncle Bud skilled mechanic model builder helped work through deep mysteries building model getting little engine run learning fly P-40 kept occupied flew until became heavy glue repairs oilsoaked wood could taxi around ground good summer didnt take long Joseph David find get straight question Dad what us grinned would busy summer First made deal work earn money equipment build models themselves would provide assistance see job through learn fly models didnt have arm-twisting extract solemn pledges committed has experience often easier start something finish What like build couple fairly involved model airplanes two beginners ages seven nine Monday July 9 930 am Having shook March 1995 43 hands deal Joseph David piled car cruised local hobby shop Listening boys excited talk about wild woolly models wanted build B-2 F-14 headed list realized needed provide some guidance planned start couple gentle inexpensive gliders dont know what its like house house money object plan install machine guns jet fighters clear skies time reached hobby shop persuaded make gliders first models pretty insistent however second models would jets hobby shop nice selection two-meter sailplanes boys soon picked out favorites David selected Great Planes Spirit Joseph liked Carl Goldberg Sophisticated Lady Both excellent gliders well suited needs first-time builders got home boys took everything out boxes look parts over soon learned first principle model airplanes once take parts out box can never get back Tuesday July 10 David framed rudder fin Spirit Joseph framed horizontal stab Sophisticated Lady cyanoacrylate CyA glues available today make fast work building process held parts together waxed paper over plans boy placed drop fluid joints glue penetrates capillary action cures seconds Frequently little puffs smoke can seen coming out ajoint glue kicks does smell terrible fumes toxic good ventilation important Joseph leaned intently over stabilizer apply glue suddealy straightened up scrunched-up look exclaimed got nose Daddy Thereafter Joseph gave wider berth curing joints Wednesday July 11 still working tail feathers Once again held parts down Joseph David applied CyA David just turned seven difficult time concentrating task new collection little toy rats pediatricians office gave out interested putting rats over plans building airplane After rather slow start got building finished off tail assembly Joseph ready get clipped through rest tail assembly short order several occasions glued fingers fingers parts because deposited excess glue Thats okay though technique improved Thursday July 12 Joseph David finished tail structures sanding leading edges rounded shape 100-grit sandpaper followed overall sanding 180-grit smooth out lumps bumps tails completed time start wings Preparing build wings real delight both boys ribs have cut thin /16 sheet balsa havent removed Its model builders 44 Model Aviation d concentrates positioning bulkheads formers accurately glues fuselage side sheet Seven-year-old David assembles Space Glider flying field Note Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot David lands brother Josephs Blazing Lightning gentle flying glider will literally land itself left alone Preflight check Joseph gets few last-minute pointers Dad before Blazing Lightnings first flight task punch parts out sheets trim excess edges Joseph David thoroughly enjoyed punching parts out sheets helped because like punching parts out too David started sorting ribs groups soon three parts punched out Joseph said wanted put pile sort out later Later has way never quite arriving little help soon system kept things order Friday July 13 Today worked heart soul model wing Framing provides real sense progress strong measure good old airplane feelingstrong magic us airplane enthusiasts small administrative snag morning work hour apiece weekday Saturdays close shop Sunday Yesterday Davids turn build first decided play told Joseph take first turn Today Joseph scheduled first turn David complained should turn first because Joseph went first yesterday supposed take turns Joseph said David gave up turn yesterday because wanted play sorted out David got first turn David hard time concentrating instead wanted play tools tell about next four models plans build intend make fun experience gently encouraged him keep working wing allowed him wander around much wanted did manage finish wing panel David really pleased progress Joseph quite bit productive although did take him minute get task As positioned first few parts gluing told boring Dad After begot going said fun like building wings end hour surveyed two wing panels framedsome 39 inches structurehe announced awesome David came see what Joseph done devastated Joseph finished two sections Thats fair explained Joseph worked harder goofed off less didat satisfy David thought next day would try beat brother little competition speeds things up considerably Saturday July 14 Joseph wanted play some friends spent building time exclusively David Spirit David needed some make-up time anyway worked wing finished up right half hour up turned him loose spent some time just enjoying building wing myself used excuse wanted him keep up Joseph needed little extra help Monday July 16 boys anxious get going wings coming along models starting look like flying machines Joseph first shift up 6 am ready start chattered happily about high going fly model paid close attention work nearly finished entire wing Joseph wanted work radio already installed After moving transmitter sticks around few minutes decided good handle easy fly advised Well maybe. really takes fair amount practice before becomes easy might little different video games played friends David wanted catch up Joseph worked hour half thats pretty good effort Davids gluing technique improving too becoming caught up whirlwind making very own model airplane wanted finish wing before went work Good man Id like nothing better stay home work him Tuesday July 17 Time little short due other demands did spend half hour boy made enough progress wings would ready join framed-up sections tomorrow Both Joseph David told today model airplane wings covering neat Yup thats airplane feeling can see its working its way hearts boys first flying model will have special place memory throughout life may well would say other gliders cleaner lines better performance Joseph David Spirit Sophisticated Lady will always among finest Wednesday July 18 wings nearly framed ribs spars shear webs leading trailing edges assembled still apply sheeting join wings center install spoilers spoilers homemade retrofit Sophisticated Lady Spirit plans showed installation option no linkage provided kit soit will get same homemade system Spoilers worth extra work takes install Models fly fine landing time arrives spoilers can save day Because have flown enginepowered RC models fair number years always have little trouble setting up landings gliders engine cut gas-powered model drops out sky like proverbial ton bricks better find place land quickly glider other hand no hurry come down Gliders float float float result always overshoot landings country mile frequently need literally dive ground avoid running fence tree trunk spoilers machines will put good use Thursday July 19 David turn today somewhat erratic session best wife gone shopping after put baby down nap Joseph Marty age four settled down watch some cartoons David went work David kept sneaking off watch cartoons too asked him several times wanted build model watch cartoons March 1995 45 Joseph checks transmitter operation familiar controls before attempting fly aircraft RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines Power CALL OR USE THIS 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FREE CATALOG write call today TEAM DAVIS Aviation Memorabilia 5 23rd St South Bend IN 46615 24 HOUR Phone/Fax 219 289-5377 give Joseph turn didnt want give Joseph turn wanted build also didnt want miss cartoons stress decision-making starts early age persevered finished joining wing halves spar doublers David now has full-blown wing framed up looks pretty impressive Joseph wanted play some friends missed turn After eyeballing Davids wing felt like maybe bad made bad choice told tomorrow turn David doesnt get until catches up Monday July 23 After brief hiatus building got back program Joseph behind got full turn joined wing halves started install sheeting Joseph less enamored name model Sophisticated Lady isnt something can relate After fair amount discussion wrote some 20 names liked two top contenders Blazing Lightning Space Glider Turtle Plane close third David told Spirit needed new name too wasnt sure what wanted what big brother Joseph wants potential little sibling conflict strong moment apologies marketing people Great Planes Carl Goldberg Models probably agonized over selecting names products Wednesday July25 David finished installing center section ribs sheeted bottom wing remained installing top wing sheeting could work fuselage David some serious concerns about what name model really likes Space Glider since Joseph dropped favor Blazing Lightning Space Glider has lost some its luster fairly lengthy examination options produced three candidates Davids model Laser Glider Space Glider B-2 Bomber Deciding among such powerful attractive alternatives easy After expressing frustration several times inspiration struck airplane David said will have three names Thursday July26 Joseph finished sheeting wing looked good Joseph learned use X-Acto knife straightedge cut balsa demonstrated explained technique angling blade toward straightedge just little bit drives against steel ruler keeps cut straight took dozen practice cuts before begot hang got little frustrated because knife would follow grain wander away straightedge causing crooked cut got hang technique absolutely delighted always little trimming fitting required join parts wing 46 Model Aviation EET STATE/ZIP - AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 12194 FOR YOUR TOP OF THE LINE Joseph broke rib half flying trim spar slot dejected because model ruined cheered up after showed him repair part gluing together Monday July 30 Both Joseph David building turn As usual David hard time concentrating punched out fuselage parts wandered over garage front yard backyard out house would come back glue parts together squirmies would take over until could get organized next assembly did get fuselage doublers laminated place bulkheads installed bottom panel working fuselage David inspected cockpit closely kit includes plastic pilot fits under clear plastic canopy After due consideration David informed wants Michelangelo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot Joseph quicldy decided wanted Krang pilot Blazing Lightning Krang wicked mean alien brain another dimension some reason missing body took 20-minute break after installing doubler Josephs fuselage Joseph CyAed hand piece wood took get him delaminated little bottle debonder well worth investment building kids Tuesday July 31 Joseph worked fuselage again Josephs eyes suddealy widened delight exclaimed Dad cant believe Im actually building real model airplane Something shape fuselage coming together allowed him visualize finished model Its magic moments make hobby enjoyable Hying rock-steady approach making smooth landing little bit model airplane magic world becomes nicer place after good landing activities provide such spectrum pleasure Wednesday August 1 David assembled fuselage glued nose block squirmed bit remained seated Although halfway through building airplane David has next four models planned out great detail high-performance Slope Soarer F-16 helicopter B-2 Bomber hobby shop owners future assured Thursday August 2 save little building time decided try find plastic toy Ninja Turtle alien brain put cockpits toy rack local drugstore some turtles right size searched vain alien brain planning carve homemade alien brain Joseph decided would rather have turtle pilot made easy Due limited selection drugstore Raphael became past potential computer radio users foq about systems fearing just too difficult program introduction Hitecs Prism 7 Computer Radio no longer case Prism 7 has cleared way make computer pros rammers out everyone has ever wanted own sophisticated systems Prism 7 easiest-to-program computer radio market today user-friendly two-loop menu selection models functions servo directions other key features program ming snap Its easy anyone can stylish transmitter case ergonomically de signed regular pilots mind Smooth con tours logical switch placement finger ridges molded rear case make trans mitter look feel like costing hundreds Included system l-litec/RCDs Bullet Proof B channel Supreme receiver 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process delivering flying karate chop numerous enemies scariest pilots ever seen Monday August 6 trim-scheme time boys watched carefully sketched some options suggested some colors models Since Ninja Turtles pilots thought would like some kind turtle theme trim half right wanted turtles new names gliders trim finaily converged sort hodge podge decor like Wednesday August 81 introduced boys MonoKoting plastic film cut size placed airframe simply ironed down like shirt heat-sensitive adhesive backside film makes stick Joseph loved MonoKoted piece plywood send Grandma Grandpa wants MonoKote house David wants MonoKote Ninja Turtle Wednesday August 29 David finished sheeting wing started fuselage David wanted Thundercat another cartoon show logo model said model wasnt going have name Monday September 3 David still concerned about models name made another list candidate names earnestly discussed merits Space Glider finally beat competition sketched severai variations spaceship logo picked Wednesday September 5 got back building program asked Gary Wells take some pictures boys building models Saturday September 8 finished installing spoilers started MonoKoting Josephs wing Joseph intrigued excited process bending guide tubes strings actuate spoilers used some small-diameter nylon tubing heated match soften enough bending Joseph hadnt needed strike wooden kitchen match before thought much fun building model Saturday September 15 home stretch Covering models MonoKote installing radios thats left 48 Model Aviation Grant Scholarships Yes folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1995 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1994 deadline receipt applications 1995 awards April 301995 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school AU applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 317 287-1256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day LE5YINEflEE ONE OF THE MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT CANT BE BEAT! 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NO OCR TEXT Since heard what told boys couple moments think about what Reaching back youth recalled summer built first gas-powered model airplane simple balsa profile model P-40 Powered well-used Babe Bee 049 P-40 flew crashed flew crashed painfully mastered art Control Line flying uncle Bud skilled mechanic model builder helped work through deep mysteries building model getting little engine run learning fly P-40 kept occupied flew until became heavy glue repairs oilsoaked wood could taxi around ground good summer didnt take long Joseph David find get straight question Dad what us grinned would busy summer First made deal work earn money equipment build models themselves would provide assistance see job through learn fly models didnt have arm-twisting extract solemn pledges committed has experience often easier start something finish What like build couple fairly involved model airplanes two beginners ages seven nine Monday July 9 930 am Having shook March 1995 43 hands deal Joseph David piled car cruised local hobby shop Listening boys excited talk about wild woolly models wanted build B-2 F-14 headed list realized needed provide some guidance planned start couple gentle inexpensive gliders dont know what its like house house money object plan install machine guns jet fighters clear skies time reached hobby shop persuaded make gliders first models pretty insistent however second models would jets hobby shop nice selection two-meter sailplanes boys soon picked out favorites David selected Great Planes Spirit Joseph liked Carl Goldberg Sophisticated Lady Both excellent gliders well suited needs first-time builders got home boys took everything out boxes look parts over soon learned first principle model airplanes once take parts out box can never get back Tuesday July 10 David framed rudder fin Spirit Joseph framed horizontal stab Sophisticated Lady cyanoacrylate CyA glues available today make fast work building process held parts together waxed paper over plans boy placed drop fluid joints glue penetrates capillary action cures seconds Frequently little puffs smoke can seen coming out ajoint glue kicks does smell terrible fumes toxic good ventilation important Joseph leaned intently over stabilizer apply glue suddealy straightened up scrunched-up look exclaimed got nose Daddy Thereafter Joseph gave wider berth curing joints Wednesday July 11 still working tail feathers Once again held parts down Joseph David applied CyA David just turned seven difficult time concentrating task new collection little toy rats pediatricians office gave out interested putting rats over plans building airplane After rather slow start got building finished off tail assembly Joseph ready get clipped through rest tail assembly short order several occasions glued fingers fingers parts because deposited excess glue Thats okay though technique improved Thursday July 12 Joseph David finished tail structures sanding leading edges rounded shape 100-grit sandpaper followed overall sanding 180-grit smooth out lumps bumps tails completed time start wings Preparing build wings real delight both boys ribs have cut thin /16 sheet balsa havent removed Its model builders 44 Model Aviation d concentrates positioning bulkheads formers accurately glues fuselage side sheet Seven-year-old David assembles Space Glider flying field Note Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot David lands brother Josephs Blazing Lightning gentle flying glider will literally land itself left alone Preflight check Joseph gets few last-minute pointers Dad before Blazing Lightnings first flight task punch parts out sheets trim excess edges Joseph David thoroughly enjoyed punching parts out sheets helped because like punching parts out too David started sorting ribs groups soon three parts punched out Joseph said wanted put pile sort out later Later has way never quite arriving little help soon system kept things order Friday July 13 Today worked heart soul model wing Framing provides real sense progress strong measure good old airplane feelingstrong magic us airplane enthusiasts small administrative snag morning work hour apiece weekday Saturdays close shop Sunday Yesterday Davids turn build first decided play told Joseph take first turn Today Joseph scheduled first turn David complained should turn first because Joseph went first yesterday supposed take turns Joseph said David gave up turn yesterday because wanted play sorted out David got first turn David hard time concentrating instead wanted play tools tell about next four models plans build intend make fun experience gently encouraged him keep working wing allowed him wander around much wanted did manage finish wing panel David really pleased progress Joseph quite bit productive although did take him minute get task As positioned first few parts gluing told boring Dad After begot going said fun like building wings end hour surveyed two wing panels framedsome 39 inches structurehe announced awesome David came see what Joseph done devastated Joseph finished two sections Thats fair explained Joseph worked harder goofed off less didat satisfy David thought next day would try beat brother little competition speeds things up considerably Saturday July 14 Joseph wanted play some friends spent building time exclusively David Spirit David needed some make-up time anyway worked wing finished up right half hour up turned him loose spent some time just enjoying building wing myself used excuse wanted him keep up Joseph needed little extra help Monday July 16 boys anxious get going wings coming along models starting look like flying machines Joseph first shift up 6 am ready start chattered happily about high going fly model paid close attention work nearly finished entire wing Joseph wanted work radio already installed After moving transmitter sticks around few minutes decided good handle easy fly advised Well maybe. really takes fair amount practice before becomes easy might little different video games played friends David wanted catch up Joseph worked hour half thats pretty good effort Davids gluing technique improving too becoming caught up whirlwind making very own model airplane wanted finish wing before went work Good man Id like nothing better stay home work him Tuesday July 17 Time little short due other demands did spend half hour boy made enough progress wings would ready join framed-up sections tomorrow Both Joseph David told today model airplane wings covering neat Yup thats airplane feeling can see its working its way hearts boys first flying model will have special place memory throughout life may well would say other gliders cleaner lines better performance Joseph David Spirit Sophisticated Lady will always among finest Wednesday July 18 wings nearly framed ribs spars shear webs leading trailing edges assembled still apply sheeting join wings center install spoilers spoilers homemade retrofit Sophisticated Lady Spirit plans showed installation option no linkage provided kit soit will get same homemade system Spoilers worth extra work takes install Models fly fine landing time arrives spoilers can save day Because have flown enginepowered RC models fair number years always have little trouble setting up landings gliders engine cut gas-powered model drops out sky like proverbial ton bricks better find place land quickly glider other hand no hurry come down Gliders float float float result always overshoot landings country mile frequently need literally dive ground avoid running fence tree trunk spoilers machines will put good use Thursday July 19 David turn today somewhat erratic session best wife gone shopping after put baby down nap Joseph Marty age four settled down watch some cartoons David went work David kept sneaking off watch cartoons too asked him several times wanted build model watch cartoons March 1995 45 Joseph checks transmitter operation familiar controls before attempting fly aircraft RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines Power CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER for easy FILL IN QTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free starting qts gals No handling charge Freight collect drums deduct 3% smooth takeprepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COO off s COD add $450 per carton UPS shipments add $700 per carton intricate hazardous materials fee No hazard fee orders 24 gals maneuvers shipped motorfreight Red Max OTY FUEL ONE 4 GAL 24 GAL 60 GAL 126 GAL 54 GAL TOTAL makes ORDERED MIXTURE GAL PERGALPERGALPERGAL DRUM $AMT engine come RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL Easy beginners powerful experts Available synthetic Castor blends alive ____ RED MAX 0 1393 975 961 906 836 25646 _____ power ____ RED MAX 5 1521 1064 1049 988 989 35966 performance ____ RED MAX 10 1648 1154 1137 1071 878 38029 ____ RED MAX 12 1699 1189 1172 1104 1019 34755 _____ never ____ RED MAX 15 1813 1269 1251 1178 1088 42648 _____ expected Its RED MAX RACING FUEL only phone Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented recordscall away ____ RED MAX 20 1920 1344 1325 1248 1152 47002 Red Max has ___ REDMAX2S 2025 1418 1397 1316 1215 51248 ____ ____ RED MAX 30 2153 1507 1485 1399 1292 56408 _____ power ____ RED MAX 40 2408 1685 1661 1565 1445 66727 greater ____ RED MAX 50 2662 1864 1837 1731 1597 77047 consistency ____ RED MAX 60 2917 2042 2013 1896 1750 87366 _____ ___ RED MAX 65 3048 2134 2103 1981 1829 92678 ____ cooler 4-CYCLE FUEL running Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cy engines specially good older modelskeep ___10-4 CYCLE 1612 1128 1112 1047 967 34489 ____ ___15-4 CYCLE 1739 1217 1200 1130 1043 39649 ____engine SUPER TIGER 3000 FUELlasting Best fuel Super Tiger 2000 engineslonger ___ST 3000 1648 1154 1137 1071 989 35966 ____get results RED MAX DIESEL FUEL100% Superior diesel back list popular demand customers ____ GAL1776 1295 1250 1195 1050_____money back guarantee CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTS[G Total will mix custom fuel formula speciai 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FREE CATALOG write call today TEAM DAVIS Aviation Memorabilia 5 23rd St South Bend IN 46615 24 HOUR Phone/Fax 219 289-5377 give Joseph turn didnt want give Joseph turn wanted build also didnt want miss cartoons stress decision-making starts early age persevered finished joining wing halves spar doublers David now has full-blown wing framed up looks pretty impressive Joseph wanted play some friends missed turn After eyeballing Davids wing felt like maybe bad made bad choice told tomorrow turn David doesnt get until catches up Monday July 23 After brief hiatus building got back program Joseph behind got full turn joined wing halves started install sheeting Joseph less enamored name model Sophisticated Lady isnt something can relate After fair amount discussion wrote some 20 names liked two top contenders Blazing Lightning Space Glider Turtle Plane close third David told Spirit needed new name too wasnt sure what wanted what big brother Joseph wants potential little sibling conflict strong moment apologies marketing people Great Planes Carl Goldberg Models probably agonized over selecting names products Wednesday July25 David finished installing center section ribs sheeted bottom wing remained installing top wing sheeting could work fuselage David some serious concerns about what name model really likes Space Glider since Joseph dropped favor Blazing Lightning Space Glider has lost some its luster fairly lengthy examination options produced three candidates Davids model Laser Glider Space Glider B-2 Bomber Deciding among such powerful attractive alternatives easy After expressing frustration several times inspiration struck airplane David said will have three names Thursday July26 Joseph finished sheeting wing looked good Joseph learned use X-Acto knife straightedge cut balsa demonstrated explained technique angling blade toward straightedge just little bit drives against steel ruler keeps cut straight took dozen practice cuts before begot hang got little frustrated because knife would follow grain wander away straightedge causing crooked cut got hang technique absolutely delighted always little trimming fitting required join parts wing 46 Model Aviation EET STATE/ZIP - AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 12194 FOR YOUR TOP OF THE LINE Joseph broke rib half flying trim spar slot dejected because model ruined cheered up after showed him repair part gluing together Monday July 30 Both Joseph David building turn As usual David hard time concentrating punched out fuselage parts wandered over garage front yard backyard out house would come back glue parts together squirmies would take over until could get organized next assembly did get fuselage doublers laminated place bulkheads installed bottom panel working fuselage David inspected cockpit closely kit includes plastic pilot fits under clear plastic canopy After due consideration David informed wants Michelangelo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot Joseph quicldy decided wanted Krang pilot Blazing Lightning Krang wicked mean alien brain another dimension some reason missing body took 20-minute break after installing doubler Josephs fuselage Joseph CyAed hand piece wood took get him delaminated little bottle debonder well worth investment building kids Tuesday July 31 Joseph worked fuselage again Josephs eyes suddealy widened delight exclaimed Dad cant believe Im actually building real model airplane Something shape fuselage coming together allowed him visualize finished model Its magic moments make hobby enjoyable Hying rock-steady approach making smooth landing little bit model airplane magic world becomes nicer place after good landing activities provide such spectrum pleasure Wednesday August 1 David assembled fuselage glued nose block squirmed bit remained seated Although halfway through building airplane David has next four models planned out great detail high-performance Slope Soarer F-16 helicopter B-2 Bomber hobby shop owners future assured Thursday August 2 save little building time decided try find plastic toy Ninja Turtle alien brain put cockpits toy rack local drugstore some turtles right size searched vain alien brain planning carve homemade alien brain Joseph decided would rather have turtle pilot made easy Due limited selection drugstore Raphael became past potential computer radio users foq about systems fearing just too difficult program introduction Hitecs Prism 7 Computer Radio no longer case Prism 7 has cleared way make computer pros rammers out everyone has ever wanted own sophisticated systems Prism 7 easiest-to-program computer radio market today user-friendly two-loop menu selection models functions servo directions other key features program ming snap Its easy anyone can stylish transmitter case ergonomically de signed regular pilots mind Smooth con tours logical switch placement finger ridges molded rear case make trans mitter look feel like costing hundreds Included system l-litec/RCDs Bullet Proof B channel Supreme receiver powerful HS 422 servos full system nicads Prism 7 represents outstanding value computer radios So fear no get down local Hitec/RCD dealer today demonstration really easy computer radio use Features & Functions 7 channel programmable radio control system 3 model memory PCM/PPM selectable ctable PCM fail-safe mode Data copying reset function Servo reversing channels End Point Adjustment channels Dual rate aileron elevator rudder Exponential aileron elevator rudder trim 7 channels Trim memory channels 1 2 4 Trim rate channels 1 2 4 Trim reset Roll 4 direction Landing attitude Four wing type mixing Delta/V-Tail Flaperon/Differential Transmitter low battery warning audible Flight timer up down audible warning kitver c RCD Inc 10729 Wheatlands Ave # C ee CA 92071 1619 25B-4940 619 449-1002 STANG AIR SCALE ftckeeRUf Q SCALE SPITF3E MZU March 1995 47 iviarcn i3 LW AScaIe P410 THUNDERBOLT n Beat Best tgttafl,A5sIthaSSet WSfl pb,a Oso 52w FUSTPA5 RETRACTS FEATURES salsa P consrucscn Retract Inetallation shcatn MarkingTsnrplatec & Nunrbere p4 rate scale Outline Plans osw 5 stream Relied Plane 350 ae 55I 655cr cancptr2500 Complete lnetruotcneI Rermed Razor sack1500 4T5 Tmc Piecewing Design MEISTERsusclecenopy4000tim Meisrerct54 Operating InterceclOr DcotsSCALE SEMI-KITSI OcetI35w Plans Scale RetracrTailwneet Acaitablewing PylcosTurbc9errtswasac t Santa Fe Appcc~ate Materral coet stsswith VERY accurate outlineSI ste celer Pretilesawutista ca 52053 Removacle Cookpe Floct ecTS Pilot seat color Prnteo SeaS200 5t9 744 5353 scale Dear Struts Acailable CATALOG Retract TW Plena 555 Flaps stromocee Tao toss Sara Make strapes Avatlabte Plastic55P Total U creature choice manning r cockpits went work fitting Josephs turtle model David tore turtle out its package ran house play way took off didnt know would give up model Saturday August 4 managed get cockpit assemblies carved painted squared away David 90% finished Joseph squeeze turtles narrow cockpits turn sideways raise anns looked process delivering flying karate chop numerous enemies scariest pilots ever seen Monday August 6 trim-scheme time boys watched carefully sketched some options suggested some colors models Since Ninja Turtles pilots thought would like some kind turtle theme trim half right wanted turtles new names gliders trim finaily converged sort hodge podge decor like Wednesday August 81 introduced boys MonoKoting plastic film cut size placed airframe simply ironed down like shirt heat-sensitive adhesive backside film makes stick Joseph loved MonoKoted piece plywood send Grandma Grandpa wants MonoKote house David wants MonoKote Ninja Turtle Wednesday August 29 David finished sheeting wing started fuselage David wanted Thundercat another cartoon show logo model said model wasnt going have name Monday September 3 David still concerned about models name made another list candidate names earnestly discussed merits Space Glider finally beat competition sketched severai variations spaceship logo picked Wednesday September 5 got back building program asked Gary Wells take some pictures boys building models Saturday September 8 finished installing spoilers started MonoKoting Josephs wing Joseph intrigued excited process bending guide tubes strings actuate spoilers used some small-diameter nylon tubing heated match soften enough bending Joseph hadnt needed strike wooden kitchen match before thought much fun building model Saturday September 15 home stretch Covering models MonoKote installing radios thats left 48 Model Aviation Grant Scholarships Yes folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1995 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1994 deadline receipt applications 1995 awards April 301995 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school AU applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 317 287-1256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day LE5YINEflEE ONE OF THE MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT CANT BE BEAT! SIG MANUFACTURING CO imports the worlds fastest running production engine ROSS engines performance tested race proven SIG carries engines airplane helicopter car boat also have full-time ROSS REPAIR CENTER talking performance talking ROSS SIG-imported ROSS engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against workmanship manufacturing defects ILL SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma Iowa 50171 PH 515 623 5154 FAX 515-623-3922 Toll Free Orders 800-247-5008 Modelers Hot Line 800-524-7805 should finished few days Saturday November 17 Ha last log entry says few days took two full months finish models due normal course family lifedoctor visits homework overtime teething baby needed held house repairs None mattered because finally ready go headed flying field early morning Joseph David asked hundreds little questions unwound towline surgical tubing hi-start-an elastic catapult system launches gliders air Joseph hammered stake ground David stretched line back models waiting launched Space Glider first Having previously dialed trim series hand-launched test glides Space Glider tracked nicely up towline flew several circuits field before touching down too early thermal activity just enjoyed getting used launching gliding back down Blazing Lightning did itself proud its first launch pure delight fly intrepid little Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles riding cockpits clearly have right stuff Joseph David took turns getting some stick time feeling out models Joseph has never known holding back wanted shoot landing after third flight landing going well until surprised pulling nose up popping spoilers out model flying low slow final approach What followed graphic demonstration stall Fortunately field just watered ground soft no damage done plan add little weight nose both gliders shift center gravity forward will make glide little faster allow little margin error After good session flying field brought both models home intactsuccess hard part over fun began Joseph David seen models through completion its true simply learning fly model airplane isnt particularly difficult its fair say Joseph David earned wings Epilogue year after maiden flights Blazing Lightning Space Glider boys became couple pretty good fliers red-hot aces models looking little worn around edges flying well did first day out shop planned build fly models make fun scrapbook boysI didnt intend write about wife saw having exceptionally good time thought sharing project would worthwhile because someone else might enjoy doing something similar good summer rw Ab3olutely Po3itively Bullet Proof 1101 500 austomem Order Supreme teases will reorior FREE BollotProol hot RCD rmanon dealer nearest call 619 2584940 10729alands Ave Suite C CA 92071 FUTABA 0 J FUTAISA J U HITEC/JR U A1RTRONICS Apollo #01Sloe InchesWtStall60 DOG Typo Setoos H o W LSn Torque 40111 Speed 4 Helicopter RC Car Setup Made Easy fill Ball Linkage Du licator Setup Gauge.g FEATURES 200 mm Sliding gauge metric & inch Lock down thumb screwModel 1 Set gauge CIL OIL dimension ball links readout threaded rodModel 2 length Made 304 stainless steel aluminum Duplicate worn-out linkage worrying about losing models current setup Copy setup model transfer setup second model same brand Model $2695 Model 2 $2995 Add $350 shipping handling per order Credit Cards Accepted Mail check money orders Master Card Visa Discover American Express accepted -- DEALER INQUIRES INVITED March 1995 49 U Hitec RCD Does Once Again new 8 Channel FM Supreme EXs SMALLER llOrlbftat 7-ch OUts yet have 605GB ter adjacent channel7055G 1ETAL GEAR 157H x 078W x 161Lrejection higher 30SF rejection20H x 11W x 23L 77 in/oz 16 sec & sensitivity Introductory 160 lObe 27 see Also available 605MG- Price $7995 metal gear Supreme Series OXs require F huruess tu enSue 8th chaunel SPORT PACK05 PRO-PACK10 ELECTRO-GLIOS20 GIANT PACK18 1W/I old serum 1505 SU5MICRIK 24 414u 00u 1611542 atala Sec 414u05u 101 170 43 020 Sot 312 u 05 u 13 003 24uz 020 Set 320 u 11 u 23 380 133 en 022 Set 114 u 00 515 175 43 020 Set 311 u 05 u 11 0012 31 RVB Products PO Box 1164- Dallas Tx 75221 Ph 214-824-8836 Fax 214-824-0199
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49
NO OCR TEXT Since heard what told boys couple moments think about what Reaching back youth recalled summer built first gas-powered model airplane simple balsa profile model P-40 Powered well-used Babe Bee 049 P-40 flew crashed flew crashed painfully mastered art Control Line flying uncle Bud skilled mechanic model builder helped work through deep mysteries building model getting little engine run learning fly P-40 kept occupied flew until became heavy glue repairs oilsoaked wood could taxi around ground good summer didnt take long Joseph David find get straight question Dad what us grinned would busy summer First made deal work earn money equipment build models themselves would provide assistance see job through learn fly models didnt have arm-twisting extract solemn pledges committed has experience often easier start something finish What like build couple fairly involved model airplanes two beginners ages seven nine Monday July 9 930 am Having shook March 1995 43 hands deal Joseph David piled car cruised local hobby shop Listening boys excited talk about wild woolly models wanted build B-2 F-14 headed list realized needed provide some guidance planned start couple gentle inexpensive gliders dont know what its like house house money object plan install machine guns jet fighters clear skies time reached hobby shop persuaded make gliders first models pretty insistent however second models would jets hobby shop nice selection two-meter sailplanes boys soon picked out favorites David selected Great Planes Spirit Joseph liked Carl Goldberg Sophisticated Lady Both excellent gliders well suited needs first-time builders got home boys took everything out boxes look parts over soon learned first principle model airplanes once take parts out box can never get back Tuesday July 10 David framed rudder fin Spirit Joseph framed horizontal stab Sophisticated Lady cyanoacrylate CyA glues available today make fast work building process held parts together waxed paper over plans boy placed drop fluid joints glue penetrates capillary action cures seconds Frequently little puffs smoke can seen coming out ajoint glue kicks does smell terrible fumes toxic good ventilation important Joseph leaned intently over stabilizer apply glue suddealy straightened up scrunched-up look exclaimed got nose Daddy Thereafter Joseph gave wider berth curing joints Wednesday July 11 still working tail feathers Once again held parts down Joseph David applied CyA David just turned seven difficult time concentrating task new collection little toy rats pediatricians office gave out interested putting rats over plans building airplane After rather slow start got building finished off tail assembly Joseph ready get clipped through rest tail assembly short order several occasions glued fingers fingers parts because deposited excess glue Thats okay though technique improved Thursday July 12 Joseph David finished tail structures sanding leading edges rounded shape 100-grit sandpaper followed overall sanding 180-grit smooth out lumps bumps tails completed time start wings Preparing build wings real delight both boys ribs have cut thin /16 sheet balsa havent removed Its model builders 44 Model Aviation d concentrates positioning bulkheads formers accurately glues fuselage side sheet Seven-year-old David assembles Space Glider flying field Note Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot David lands brother Josephs Blazing Lightning gentle flying glider will literally land itself left alone Preflight check Joseph gets few last-minute pointers Dad before Blazing Lightnings first flight task punch parts out sheets trim excess edges Joseph David thoroughly enjoyed punching parts out sheets helped because like punching parts out too David started sorting ribs groups soon three parts punched out Joseph said wanted put pile sort out later Later has way never quite arriving little help soon system kept things order Friday July 13 Today worked heart soul model wing Framing provides real sense progress strong measure good old airplane feelingstrong magic us airplane enthusiasts small administrative snag morning work hour apiece weekday Saturdays close shop Sunday Yesterday Davids turn build first decided play told Joseph take first turn Today Joseph scheduled first turn David complained should turn first because Joseph went first yesterday supposed take turns Joseph said David gave up turn yesterday because wanted play sorted out David got first turn David hard time concentrating instead wanted play tools tell about next four models plans build intend make fun experience gently encouraged him keep working wing allowed him wander around much wanted did manage finish wing panel David really pleased progress Joseph quite bit productive although did take him minute get task As positioned first few parts gluing told boring Dad After begot going said fun like building wings end hour surveyed two wing panels framedsome 39 inches structurehe announced awesome David came see what Joseph done devastated Joseph finished two sections Thats fair explained Joseph worked harder goofed off less didat satisfy David thought next day would try beat brother little competition speeds things up considerably Saturday July 14 Joseph wanted play some friends spent building time exclusively David Spirit David needed some make-up time anyway worked wing finished up right half hour up turned him loose spent some time just enjoying building wing myself used excuse wanted him keep up Joseph needed little extra help Monday July 16 boys anxious get going wings coming along models starting look like flying machines Joseph first shift up 6 am ready start chattered happily about high going fly model paid close attention work nearly finished entire wing Joseph wanted work radio already installed After moving transmitter sticks around few minutes decided good handle easy fly advised Well maybe. really takes fair amount practice before becomes easy might little different video games played friends David wanted catch up Joseph worked hour half thats pretty good effort Davids gluing technique improving too becoming caught up whirlwind making very own model airplane wanted finish wing before went work Good man Id like nothing better stay home work him Tuesday July 17 Time little short due other demands did spend half hour boy made enough progress wings would ready join framed-up sections tomorrow Both Joseph David told today model airplane wings covering neat Yup thats airplane feeling can see its working its way hearts boys first flying model will have special place memory throughout life may well would say other gliders cleaner lines better performance Joseph David Spirit Sophisticated Lady will always among finest Wednesday July 18 wings nearly framed ribs spars shear webs leading trailing edges assembled still apply sheeting join wings center install spoilers spoilers homemade retrofit Sophisticated Lady Spirit plans showed installation option no linkage provided kit soit will get same homemade system Spoilers worth extra work takes install Models fly fine landing time arrives spoilers can save day Because have flown enginepowered RC models fair number years always have little trouble setting up landings gliders engine cut gas-powered model drops out sky like proverbial ton bricks better find place land quickly glider other hand no hurry come down Gliders float float float result always overshoot landings country mile frequently need literally dive ground avoid running fence tree trunk spoilers machines will put good use Thursday July 19 David turn today somewhat erratic session best wife gone shopping after put baby down nap Joseph Marty age four settled down watch some cartoons David went work David kept sneaking off watch cartoons too asked him several times wanted build model watch cartoons March 1995 45 Joseph checks transmitter operation familiar controls before attempting fly aircraft RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines Power CALL OR USE THIS 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FREE CATALOG write call today TEAM DAVIS Aviation Memorabilia 5 23rd St South Bend IN 46615 24 HOUR Phone/Fax 219 289-5377 give Joseph turn didnt want give Joseph turn wanted build also didnt want miss cartoons stress decision-making starts early age persevered finished joining wing halves spar doublers David now has full-blown wing framed up looks pretty impressive Joseph wanted play some friends missed turn After eyeballing Davids wing felt like maybe bad made bad choice told tomorrow turn David doesnt get until catches up Monday July 23 After brief hiatus building got back program Joseph behind got full turn joined wing halves started install sheeting Joseph less enamored name model Sophisticated Lady isnt something can relate After fair amount discussion wrote some 20 names liked two top contenders Blazing Lightning Space Glider Turtle Plane close third David told Spirit needed new name too wasnt sure what wanted what big brother Joseph wants potential little sibling conflict strong moment apologies marketing people Great Planes Carl Goldberg Models probably agonized over selecting names products Wednesday July25 David finished installing center section ribs sheeted bottom wing remained installing top wing sheeting could work fuselage David some serious concerns about what name model really likes Space Glider since Joseph dropped favor Blazing Lightning Space Glider has lost some its luster fairly lengthy examination options produced three candidates Davids model Laser Glider Space Glider B-2 Bomber Deciding among such powerful attractive alternatives easy After expressing frustration several times inspiration struck airplane David said will have three names Thursday July26 Joseph finished sheeting wing looked good Joseph learned use X-Acto knife straightedge cut balsa demonstrated explained technique angling blade toward straightedge just little bit drives against steel ruler keeps cut straight took dozen practice cuts before begot hang got little frustrated because knife would follow grain wander away straightedge causing crooked cut got hang technique absolutely delighted always little trimming fitting required join parts wing 46 Model Aviation EET STATE/ZIP - AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 12194 FOR YOUR TOP OF THE LINE Joseph broke rib half flying trim spar slot dejected because model ruined cheered up after showed him repair part gluing together Monday July 30 Both Joseph David building turn As usual David hard time concentrating punched out fuselage parts wandered over garage front yard backyard out house would come back glue parts together squirmies would take over until could get organized next assembly did get fuselage doublers laminated place bulkheads installed bottom panel working fuselage David inspected cockpit closely kit includes plastic pilot fits under clear plastic canopy After due consideration David informed wants Michelangelo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot Joseph quicldy decided wanted Krang pilot Blazing Lightning Krang wicked mean alien brain another dimension some reason missing body took 20-minute break after installing doubler Josephs fuselage Joseph CyAed hand piece wood took get him delaminated little bottle debonder well worth investment building kids Tuesday July 31 Joseph worked fuselage again Josephs eyes suddealy widened delight exclaimed Dad cant believe Im actually building real model airplane Something shape fuselage coming together allowed him visualize finished model Its magic moments make hobby enjoyable Hying rock-steady approach making smooth landing little bit model airplane magic world becomes nicer place after good landing activities provide such spectrum pleasure Wednesday August 1 David assembled fuselage glued nose block squirmed bit remained seated Although halfway through building airplane David has next four models planned out great detail high-performance Slope Soarer F-16 helicopter B-2 Bomber hobby shop owners future assured Thursday August 2 save little building time decided try find plastic toy Ninja Turtle alien brain put cockpits toy rack local drugstore some turtles right size searched vain alien brain planning carve homemade alien brain Joseph decided would rather have turtle pilot made easy Due limited selection drugstore Raphael became past potential computer radio users foq about systems fearing just too difficult program introduction Hitecs Prism 7 Computer Radio no longer case Prism 7 has cleared way make computer pros rammers out everyone has ever wanted own sophisticated systems Prism 7 easiest-to-program computer radio market today user-friendly two-loop menu selection models functions servo directions other key features program ming snap Its easy anyone can stylish transmitter case ergonomically de signed regular pilots mind Smooth con tours logical switch placement finger ridges molded rear case make trans mitter look feel like costing hundreds Included system l-litec/RCDs Bullet Proof B channel Supreme receiver powerful HS 422 servos full system nicads Prism 7 represents outstanding value computer radios So fear no get down local Hitec/RCD dealer today demonstration really easy computer radio use Features & Functions 7 channel programmable radio control system 3 model memory PCM/PPM selectable ctable PCM fail-safe mode Data copying reset function Servo reversing channels End Point Adjustment channels Dual rate aileron elevator rudder Exponential aileron elevator rudder trim 7 channels Trim memory channels 1 2 4 Trim rate channels 1 2 4 Trim reset Roll 4 direction Landing attitude Four wing type mixing Delta/V-Tail Flaperon/Differential Transmitter low battery warning audible Flight timer up down audible warning kitver c RCD Inc 10729 Wheatlands Ave # C ee CA 92071 1619 25B-4940 619 449-1002 STANG AIR SCALE ftckeeRUf Q SCALE SPITF3E MZU March 1995 47 iviarcn i3 LW AScaIe P410 THUNDERBOLT n Beat Best tgttafl,A5sIthaSSet WSfl pb,a Oso 52w FUSTPA5 RETRACTS FEATURES salsa P consrucscn Retract Inetallation shcatn MarkingTsnrplatec & Nunrbere p4 rate scale Outline Plans osw 5 stream Relied Plane 350 ae 55I 655cr cancptr2500 Complete lnetruotcneI Rermed Razor sack1500 4T5 Tmc Piecewing Design MEISTERsusclecenopy4000tim Meisrerct54 Operating InterceclOr DcotsSCALE SEMI-KITSI OcetI35w Plans Scale RetracrTailwneet Acaitablewing PylcosTurbc9errtswasac t Santa Fe Appcc~ate Materral coet stsswith VERY accurate outlineSI ste celer Pretilesawutista ca 52053 Removacle Cookpe Floct ecTS Pilot seat color Prnteo SeaS200 5t9 744 5353 scale Dear Struts Acailable CATALOG Retract TW Plena 555 Flaps stromocee Tao toss Sara Make strapes Avatlabte Plastic55P Total U creature choice manning r cockpits went work fitting Josephs turtle model David tore turtle out its package ran house play way took off didnt know would give up model Saturday August 4 managed get cockpit assemblies carved painted squared away David 90% finished Joseph squeeze turtles narrow cockpits turn sideways raise anns looked process delivering flying karate chop numerous enemies scariest pilots ever seen Monday August 6 trim-scheme time boys watched carefully sketched some options suggested some colors models Since Ninja Turtles pilots thought would like some kind turtle theme trim half right wanted turtles new names gliders trim finaily converged sort hodge podge decor like Wednesday August 81 introduced boys MonoKoting plastic film cut size placed airframe simply ironed down like shirt heat-sensitive adhesive backside film makes stick Joseph loved MonoKoted piece plywood send Grandma Grandpa wants MonoKote house David wants MonoKote Ninja Turtle Wednesday August 29 David finished sheeting wing started fuselage David wanted Thundercat another cartoon show logo model said model wasnt going have name Monday September 3 David still concerned about models name made another list candidate names earnestly discussed merits Space Glider finally beat competition sketched severai variations spaceship logo picked Wednesday September 5 got back building program asked Gary Wells take some pictures boys building models Saturday September 8 finished installing spoilers started MonoKoting Josephs wing Joseph intrigued excited process bending guide tubes strings actuate spoilers used some small-diameter nylon tubing heated match soften enough bending Joseph hadnt needed strike wooden kitchen match before thought much fun building model Saturday September 15 home stretch Covering models MonoKote installing radios thats left 48 Model Aviation Grant Scholarships Yes folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1995 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1994 deadline receipt applications 1995 awards April 301995 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school AU applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 317 287-1256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day LE5YINEflEE ONE OF THE MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT CANT BE BEAT! SIG MANUFACTURING CO imports the worlds fastest running production engine ROSS engines performance tested race proven SIG carries engines airplane helicopter car boat also have full-time ROSS REPAIR CENTER talking performance talking ROSS SIG-imported ROSS engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against workmanship manufacturing defects ILL SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma Iowa 50171 PH 515 623 5154 FAX 515-623-3922 Toll Free Orders 800-247-5008 Modelers Hot Line 800-524-7805 should finished few days Saturday November 17 Ha last log entry says few days took two full months finish models due normal course family lifedoctor visits homework overtime teething baby needed held house repairs None mattered because finally ready go headed flying field early morning Joseph David asked hundreds little questions unwound towline surgical tubing hi-start-an elastic catapult system launches gliders air Joseph hammered stake ground David stretched line back models waiting launched Space Glider first Having previously dialed trim series hand-launched test glides Space Glider tracked nicely up towline flew several circuits field before touching down too early thermal activity just enjoyed getting used launching gliding back down Blazing Lightning did itself proud its first launch pure delight fly intrepid little Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles riding cockpits clearly have right stuff Joseph David took turns getting some stick time feeling out models Joseph has never known holding back wanted shoot landing after third flight landing going well until surprised pulling nose up popping spoilers out model flying low slow final approach What followed graphic demonstration stall Fortunately field just watered ground soft no damage done plan add little weight nose both gliders shift center gravity forward will make glide little faster allow little margin error After good session flying field brought both models home intactsuccess hard part over fun began Joseph David seen models through completion its true simply learning fly model airplane isnt particularly difficult its fair say Joseph David earned wings Epilogue year after maiden flights Blazing Lightning Space Glider boys became couple pretty good fliers red-hot aces models looking little worn around edges flying well did first day out shop planned build fly models make fun scrapbook boysI didnt intend write about wife saw having exceptionally good time thought sharing project would worthwhile because someone else might enjoy doing something similar good summer rw Ab3olutely Po3itively Bullet Proof 1101 500 austomem Order Supreme teases will reorior FREE BollotProol hot RCD rmanon dealer nearest call 619 2584940 10729alands Ave Suite C CA 92071 FUTABA 0 J FUTAISA J U HITEC/JR U A1RTRONICS Apollo #01Sloe InchesWtStall60 DOG Typo Setoos H o W LSn Torque 40111 Speed 4 Helicopter RC Car Setup Made Easy fill Ball Linkage Du licator Setup Gauge.g FEATURES 200 mm Sliding gauge metric & inch Lock down thumb screwModel 1 Set gauge CIL OIL dimension ball links readout threaded rodModel 2 length Made 304 stainless steel aluminum Duplicate worn-out linkage worrying about losing models current setup Copy setup model transfer setup second model same brand Model $2695 Model 2 $2995 Add $350 shipping handling per order Credit Cards Accepted Mail check money orders Master Card Visa Discover American Express accepted -- DEALER INQUIRES INVITED March 1995 49 U Hitec RCD Does Once Again new 8 Channel FM Supreme EXs SMALLER llOrlbftat 7-ch OUts yet have 605GB ter adjacent channel7055G 1ETAL GEAR 157H x 078W x 161Lrejection higher 30SF rejection20H x 11W x 23L 77 in/oz 16 sec & sensitivity Introductory 160 lObe 27 see Also available 605MG- Price $7995 metal gear Supreme Series OXs require F huruess tu enSue 8th chaunel SPORT PACK05 PRO-PACK10 ELECTRO-GLIOS20 GIANT PACK18 1W/I old serum 1505 SU5MICRIK 24 414u 00u 1611542 atala Sec 414u05u 101 170 43 020 Sot 312 u 05 u 13 003 24uz 020 Set 320 u 11 u 23 380 133 en 022 Set 114 u 00 515 175 43 020 Set 311 u 05 u 11 0012 31 RVB Products PO Box 1164- Dallas Tx 75221 Ph 214-824-8836 Fax 214-824-0199
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49
NO OCR TEXT Since heard what told boys couple moments think about what Reaching back youth recalled summer built first gas-powered model airplane simple balsa profile model P-40 Powered well-used Babe Bee 049 P-40 flew crashed flew crashed painfully mastered art Control Line flying uncle Bud skilled mechanic model builder helped work through deep mysteries building model getting little engine run learning fly P-40 kept occupied flew until became heavy glue repairs oilsoaked wood could taxi around ground good summer didnt take long Joseph David find get straight question Dad what us grinned would busy summer First made deal work earn money equipment build models themselves would provide assistance see job through learn fly models didnt have arm-twisting extract solemn pledges committed has experience often easier start something finish What like build couple fairly involved model airplanes two beginners ages seven nine Monday July 9 930 am Having shook March 1995 43 hands deal Joseph David piled car cruised local hobby shop Listening boys excited talk about wild woolly models wanted build B-2 F-14 headed list realized needed provide some guidance planned start couple gentle inexpensive gliders dont know what its like house house money object plan install machine guns jet fighters clear skies time reached hobby shop persuaded make gliders first models pretty insistent however second models would jets hobby shop nice selection two-meter sailplanes boys soon picked out favorites David selected Great Planes Spirit Joseph liked Carl Goldberg Sophisticated Lady Both excellent gliders well suited needs first-time builders got home boys took everything out boxes look parts over soon learned first principle model airplanes once take parts out box can never get back Tuesday July 10 David framed rudder fin Spirit Joseph framed horizontal stab Sophisticated Lady cyanoacrylate CyA glues available today make fast work building process held parts together waxed paper over plans boy placed drop fluid joints glue penetrates capillary action cures seconds Frequently little puffs smoke can seen coming out ajoint glue kicks does smell terrible fumes toxic good ventilation important Joseph leaned intently over stabilizer apply glue suddealy straightened up scrunched-up look exclaimed got nose Daddy Thereafter Joseph gave wider berth curing joints Wednesday July 11 still working tail feathers Once again held parts down Joseph David applied CyA David just turned seven difficult time concentrating task new collection little toy rats pediatricians office gave out interested putting rats over plans building airplane After rather slow start got building finished off tail assembly Joseph ready get clipped through rest tail assembly short order several occasions glued fingers fingers parts because deposited excess glue Thats okay though technique improved Thursday July 12 Joseph David finished tail structures sanding leading edges rounded shape 100-grit sandpaper followed overall sanding 180-grit smooth out lumps bumps tails completed time start wings Preparing build wings real delight both boys ribs have cut thin /16 sheet balsa havent removed Its model builders 44 Model Aviation d concentrates positioning bulkheads formers accurately glues fuselage side sheet Seven-year-old David assembles Space Glider flying field Note Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot David lands brother Josephs Blazing Lightning gentle flying glider will literally land itself left alone Preflight check Joseph gets few last-minute pointers Dad before Blazing Lightnings first flight task punch parts out sheets trim excess edges Joseph David thoroughly enjoyed punching parts out sheets helped because like punching parts out too David started sorting ribs groups soon three parts punched out Joseph said wanted put pile sort out later Later has way never quite arriving little help soon system kept things order Friday July 13 Today worked heart soul model wing Framing provides real sense progress strong measure good old airplane feelingstrong magic us airplane enthusiasts small administrative snag morning work hour apiece weekday Saturdays close shop Sunday Yesterday Davids turn build first decided play told Joseph take first turn Today Joseph scheduled first turn David complained should turn first because Joseph went first yesterday supposed take turns Joseph said David gave up turn yesterday because wanted play sorted out David got first turn David hard time concentrating instead wanted play tools tell about next four models plans build intend make fun experience gently encouraged him keep working wing allowed him wander around much wanted did manage finish wing panel David really pleased progress Joseph quite bit productive although did take him minute get task As positioned first few parts gluing told boring Dad After begot going said fun like building wings end hour surveyed two wing panels framedsome 39 inches structurehe announced awesome David came see what Joseph done devastated Joseph finished two sections Thats fair explained Joseph worked harder goofed off less didat satisfy David thought next day would try beat brother little competition speeds things up considerably Saturday July 14 Joseph wanted play some friends spent building time exclusively David Spirit David needed some make-up time anyway worked wing finished up right half hour up turned him loose spent some time just enjoying building wing myself used excuse wanted him keep up Joseph needed little extra help Monday July 16 boys anxious get going wings coming along models starting look like flying machines Joseph first shift up 6 am ready start chattered happily about high going fly model paid close attention work nearly finished entire wing Joseph wanted work radio already installed After moving transmitter sticks around few minutes decided good handle easy fly advised Well maybe. really takes fair amount practice before becomes easy might little different video games played friends David wanted catch up Joseph worked hour half thats pretty good effort Davids gluing technique improving too becoming caught up whirlwind making very own model airplane wanted finish wing before went work Good man Id like nothing better stay home work him Tuesday July 17 Time little short due other demands did spend half hour boy made enough progress wings would ready join framed-up sections tomorrow Both Joseph David told today model airplane wings covering neat Yup thats airplane feeling can see its working its way hearts boys first flying model will have special place memory throughout life may well would say other gliders cleaner lines better performance Joseph David Spirit Sophisticated Lady will always among finest Wednesday July 18 wings nearly framed ribs spars shear webs leading trailing edges assembled still apply sheeting join wings center install spoilers spoilers homemade retrofit Sophisticated Lady Spirit plans showed installation option no linkage provided kit soit will get same homemade system Spoilers worth extra work takes install Models fly fine landing time arrives spoilers can save day Because have flown enginepowered RC models fair number years always have little trouble setting up landings gliders engine cut gas-powered model drops out sky like proverbial ton bricks better find place land quickly glider other hand no hurry come down Gliders float float float result always overshoot landings country mile frequently need literally dive ground avoid running fence tree trunk spoilers machines will put good use Thursday July 19 David turn today somewhat erratic session best wife gone shopping after put baby down nap Joseph Marty age four settled down watch some cartoons David went work David kept sneaking off watch cartoons too asked him several times wanted build model watch cartoons March 1995 45 Joseph checks transmitter operation familiar controls before attempting fly aircraft RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines Power CALL OR USE THIS 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FREE CATALOG write call today TEAM DAVIS Aviation Memorabilia 5 23rd St South Bend IN 46615 24 HOUR Phone/Fax 219 289-5377 give Joseph turn didnt want give Joseph turn wanted build also didnt want miss cartoons stress decision-making starts early age persevered finished joining wing halves spar doublers David now has full-blown wing framed up looks pretty impressive Joseph wanted play some friends missed turn After eyeballing Davids wing felt like maybe bad made bad choice told tomorrow turn David doesnt get until catches up Monday July 23 After brief hiatus building got back program Joseph behind got full turn joined wing halves started install sheeting Joseph less enamored name model Sophisticated Lady isnt something can relate After fair amount discussion wrote some 20 names liked two top contenders Blazing Lightning Space Glider Turtle Plane close third David told Spirit needed new name too wasnt sure what wanted what big brother Joseph wants potential little sibling conflict strong moment apologies marketing people Great Planes Carl Goldberg Models probably agonized over selecting names products Wednesday July25 David finished installing center section ribs sheeted bottom wing remained installing top wing sheeting could work fuselage David some serious concerns about what name model really likes Space Glider since Joseph dropped favor Blazing Lightning Space Glider has lost some its luster fairly lengthy examination options produced three candidates Davids model Laser Glider Space Glider B-2 Bomber Deciding among such powerful attractive alternatives easy After expressing frustration several times inspiration struck airplane David said will have three names Thursday July26 Joseph finished sheeting wing looked good Joseph learned use X-Acto knife straightedge cut balsa demonstrated explained technique angling blade toward straightedge just little bit drives against steel ruler keeps cut straight took dozen practice cuts before begot hang got little frustrated because knife would follow grain wander away straightedge causing crooked cut got hang technique absolutely delighted always little trimming fitting required join parts wing 46 Model Aviation EET STATE/ZIP - AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 12194 FOR YOUR TOP OF THE LINE Joseph broke rib half flying trim spar slot dejected because model ruined cheered up after showed him repair part gluing together Monday July 30 Both Joseph David building turn As usual David hard time concentrating punched out fuselage parts wandered over garage front yard backyard out house would come back glue parts together squirmies would take over until could get organized next assembly did get fuselage doublers laminated place bulkheads installed bottom panel working fuselage David inspected cockpit closely kit includes plastic pilot fits under clear plastic canopy After due consideration David informed wants Michelangelo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot Joseph quicldy decided wanted Krang pilot Blazing Lightning Krang wicked mean alien brain another dimension some reason missing body took 20-minute break after installing doubler Josephs fuselage Joseph CyAed hand piece wood took get him delaminated little bottle debonder well worth investment building kids Tuesday July 31 Joseph worked fuselage again Josephs eyes suddealy widened delight exclaimed Dad cant believe Im actually building real model airplane Something shape fuselage coming together allowed him visualize finished model Its magic moments make hobby enjoyable Hying rock-steady approach making smooth landing little bit model airplane magic world becomes nicer place after good landing activities provide such spectrum pleasure Wednesday August 1 David assembled fuselage glued nose block squirmed bit remained seated Although halfway through building airplane David has next four models planned out great detail high-performance Slope Soarer F-16 helicopter B-2 Bomber hobby shop owners future assured Thursday August 2 save little building time decided try find plastic toy Ninja Turtle alien brain put cockpits toy rack local drugstore some turtles right size searched vain alien brain planning carve homemade alien brain Joseph decided would rather have turtle pilot made easy Due limited selection drugstore Raphael became past potential computer radio users foq about systems fearing just too difficult program introduction Hitecs Prism 7 Computer Radio no longer case Prism 7 has cleared way make computer pros rammers out everyone has ever wanted own sophisticated systems Prism 7 easiest-to-program computer radio market today user-friendly two-loop menu selection models functions servo directions other key features program ming snap Its easy anyone can stylish transmitter case ergonomically de signed regular pilots mind Smooth con tours logical switch placement finger ridges molded rear case make trans mitter look feel like costing hundreds Included system l-litec/RCDs Bullet Proof B channel Supreme receiver 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process delivering flying karate chop numerous enemies scariest pilots ever seen Monday August 6 trim-scheme time boys watched carefully sketched some options suggested some colors models Since Ninja Turtles pilots thought would like some kind turtle theme trim half right wanted turtles new names gliders trim finaily converged sort hodge podge decor like Wednesday August 81 introduced boys MonoKoting plastic film cut size placed airframe simply ironed down like shirt heat-sensitive adhesive backside film makes stick Joseph loved MonoKoted piece plywood send Grandma Grandpa wants MonoKote house David wants MonoKote Ninja Turtle Wednesday August 29 David finished sheeting wing started fuselage David wanted Thundercat another cartoon show logo model said model wasnt going have name Monday September 3 David still concerned about models name made another list candidate names earnestly discussed merits Space Glider finally beat competition sketched severai variations spaceship logo picked Wednesday September 5 got back building program asked Gary Wells take some pictures boys building models Saturday September 8 finished installing spoilers started MonoKoting Josephs wing Joseph intrigued excited process bending guide tubes strings actuate spoilers used some small-diameter nylon tubing heated match soften enough bending Joseph hadnt needed strike wooden kitchen match before thought much fun building model Saturday September 15 home stretch Covering models MonoKote installing radios thats left 48 Model Aviation Grant Scholarships Yes folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1995 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1994 deadline receipt applications 1995 awards April 301995 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school AU applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 317 287-1256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day LE5YINEflEE ONE OF THE MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT CANT BE BEAT! 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NO OCR TEXT Since heard what told boys couple moments think about what Reaching back youth recalled summer built first gas-powered model airplane simple balsa profile model P-40 Powered well-used Babe Bee 049 P-40 flew crashed flew crashed painfully mastered art Control Line flying uncle Bud skilled mechanic model builder helped work through deep mysteries building model getting little engine run learning fly P-40 kept occupied flew until became heavy glue repairs oilsoaked wood could taxi around ground good summer didnt take long Joseph David find get straight question Dad what us grinned would busy summer First made deal work earn money equipment build models themselves would provide assistance see job through learn fly models didnt have arm-twisting extract solemn pledges committed has experience often easier start something finish What like build couple fairly involved model airplanes two beginners ages seven nine Monday July 9 930 am Having shook March 1995 43 hands deal Joseph David piled car cruised local hobby shop Listening boys excited talk about wild woolly models wanted build B-2 F-14 headed list realized needed provide some guidance planned start couple gentle inexpensive gliders dont know what its like house house money object plan install machine guns jet fighters clear skies time reached hobby shop persuaded make gliders first models pretty insistent however second models would jets hobby shop nice selection two-meter sailplanes boys soon picked out favorites David selected Great Planes Spirit Joseph liked Carl Goldberg Sophisticated Lady Both excellent gliders well suited needs first-time builders got home boys took everything out boxes look parts over soon learned first principle model airplanes once take parts out box can never get back Tuesday July 10 David framed rudder fin Spirit Joseph framed horizontal stab Sophisticated Lady cyanoacrylate CyA glues available today make fast work building process held parts together waxed paper over plans boy placed drop fluid joints glue penetrates capillary action cures seconds Frequently little puffs smoke can seen coming out ajoint glue kicks does smell terrible fumes toxic good ventilation important Joseph leaned intently over stabilizer apply glue suddealy straightened up scrunched-up look exclaimed got nose Daddy Thereafter Joseph gave wider berth curing joints Wednesday July 11 still working tail feathers Once again held parts down Joseph David applied CyA David just turned seven difficult time concentrating task new collection little toy rats pediatricians office gave out interested putting rats over plans building airplane After rather slow start got building finished off tail assembly Joseph ready get clipped through rest tail assembly short order several occasions glued fingers fingers parts because deposited excess glue Thats okay though technique improved Thursday July 12 Joseph David finished tail structures sanding leading edges rounded shape 100-grit sandpaper followed overall sanding 180-grit smooth out lumps bumps tails completed time start wings Preparing build wings real delight both boys ribs have cut thin /16 sheet balsa havent removed Its model builders 44 Model Aviation d concentrates positioning bulkheads formers accurately glues fuselage side sheet Seven-year-old David assembles Space Glider flying field Note Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot David lands brother Josephs Blazing Lightning gentle flying glider will literally land itself left alone Preflight check Joseph gets few last-minute pointers Dad before Blazing Lightnings first flight task punch parts out sheets trim excess edges Joseph David thoroughly enjoyed punching parts out sheets helped because like punching parts out too David started sorting ribs groups soon three parts punched out Joseph said wanted put pile sort out later Later has way never quite arriving little help soon system kept things order Friday July 13 Today worked heart soul model wing Framing provides real sense progress strong measure good old airplane feelingstrong magic us airplane enthusiasts small administrative snag morning work hour apiece weekday Saturdays close shop Sunday Yesterday Davids turn build first decided play told Joseph take first turn Today Joseph scheduled first turn David complained should turn first because Joseph went first yesterday supposed take turns Joseph said David gave up turn yesterday because wanted play sorted out David got first turn David hard time concentrating instead wanted play tools tell about next four models plans build intend make fun experience gently encouraged him keep working wing allowed him wander around much wanted did manage finish wing panel David really pleased progress Joseph quite bit productive although did take him minute get task As positioned first few parts gluing told boring Dad After begot going said fun like building wings end hour surveyed two wing panels framedsome 39 inches structurehe announced awesome David came see what Joseph done devastated Joseph finished two sections Thats fair explained Joseph worked harder goofed off less didat satisfy David thought next day would try beat brother little competition speeds things up considerably Saturday July 14 Joseph wanted play some friends spent building time exclusively David Spirit David needed some make-up time anyway worked wing finished up right half hour up turned him loose spent some time just enjoying building wing myself used excuse wanted him keep up Joseph needed little extra help Monday July 16 boys anxious get going wings coming along models starting look like flying machines Joseph first shift up 6 am ready start chattered happily about high going fly model paid close attention work nearly finished entire wing Joseph wanted work radio already installed After moving transmitter sticks around few minutes decided good handle easy fly advised Well maybe. really takes fair amount practice before becomes easy might little different video games played friends David wanted catch up Joseph worked hour half thats pretty good effort Davids gluing technique improving too becoming caught up whirlwind making very own model airplane wanted finish wing before went work Good man Id like nothing better stay home work him Tuesday July 17 Time little short due other demands did spend half hour boy made enough progress wings would ready join framed-up sections tomorrow Both Joseph David told today model airplane wings covering neat Yup thats airplane feeling can see its working its way hearts boys first flying model will have special place memory throughout life may well would say other gliders cleaner lines better performance Joseph David Spirit Sophisticated Lady will always among finest Wednesday July 18 wings nearly framed ribs spars shear webs leading trailing edges assembled still apply sheeting join wings center install spoilers spoilers homemade retrofit Sophisticated Lady Spirit plans showed installation option no linkage provided kit soit will get same homemade system Spoilers worth extra work takes install Models fly fine landing time arrives spoilers can save day Because have flown enginepowered RC models fair number years always have little trouble setting up landings gliders engine cut gas-powered model drops out sky like proverbial ton bricks better find place land quickly glider other hand no hurry come down Gliders float float float result always overshoot landings country mile frequently need literally dive ground avoid running fence tree trunk spoilers machines will put good use Thursday July 19 David turn today somewhat erratic session best wife gone shopping after put baby down nap Joseph Marty age four settled down watch some cartoons David went work David kept sneaking off watch cartoons too asked him several times wanted build model watch cartoons March 1995 45 Joseph checks transmitter operation familiar controls before attempting fly aircraft RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines Power CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER for easy FILL IN QTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free starting qts gals No handling charge Freight collect drums deduct 3% smooth takeprepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COO off s COD add $450 per carton UPS shipments add $700 per carton intricate hazardous materials fee No hazard fee orders 24 gals maneuvers shipped motorfreight Red Max OTY FUEL ONE 4 GAL 24 GAL 60 GAL 126 GAL 54 GAL TOTAL makes ORDERED MIXTURE GAL PERGALPERGALPERGAL DRUM $AMT engine come RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL Easy beginners powerful experts Available synthetic Castor blends alive ____ RED MAX 0 1393 975 961 906 836 25646 _____ power ____ RED MAX 5 1521 1064 1049 988 989 35966 performance ____ RED MAX 10 1648 1154 1137 1071 878 38029 ____ RED MAX 12 1699 1189 1172 1104 1019 34755 _____ never ____ RED MAX 15 1813 1269 1251 1178 1088 42648 _____ expected Its RED MAX RACING FUEL only phone Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented recordscall away ____ RED MAX 20 1920 1344 1325 1248 1152 47002 Red Max has ___ REDMAX2S 2025 1418 1397 1316 1215 51248 ____ ____ RED MAX 30 2153 1507 1485 1399 1292 56408 _____ power ____ RED MAX 40 2408 1685 1661 1565 1445 66727 greater ____ RED MAX 50 2662 1864 1837 1731 1597 77047 consistency ____ RED MAX 60 2917 2042 2013 1896 1750 87366 _____ ___ RED MAX 65 3048 2134 2103 1981 1829 92678 ____ cooler 4-CYCLE FUEL running Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cy engines specially good older modelskeep ___10-4 CYCLE 1612 1128 1112 1047 967 34489 ____ ___15-4 CYCLE 1739 1217 1200 1130 1043 39649 ____engine SUPER TIGER 3000 FUELlasting Best fuel Super Tiger 2000 engineslonger ___ST 3000 1648 1154 1137 1071 989 35966 ____get results RED MAX DIESEL FUEL100% Superior diesel back list popular demand customers ____ GAL1776 1295 1250 1195 1050_____money back guarantee CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTS[G Total will mix custom fuel formula speciai 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FREE CATALOG write call today TEAM DAVIS Aviation Memorabilia 5 23rd St South Bend IN 46615 24 HOUR Phone/Fax 219 289-5377 give Joseph turn didnt want give Joseph turn wanted build also didnt want miss cartoons stress decision-making starts early age persevered finished joining wing halves spar doublers David now has full-blown wing framed up looks pretty impressive Joseph wanted play some friends missed turn After eyeballing Davids wing felt like maybe bad made bad choice told tomorrow turn David doesnt get until catches up Monday July 23 After brief hiatus building got back program Joseph behind got full turn joined wing halves started install sheeting Joseph less enamored name model Sophisticated Lady isnt something can relate After fair amount discussion wrote some 20 names liked two top contenders Blazing Lightning Space Glider Turtle Plane close third David told Spirit needed new name too wasnt sure what wanted what big brother Joseph wants potential little sibling conflict strong moment apologies marketing people Great Planes Carl Goldberg Models probably agonized over selecting names products Wednesday July25 David finished installing center section ribs sheeted bottom wing remained installing top wing sheeting could work fuselage David some serious concerns about what name model really likes Space Glider since Joseph dropped favor Blazing Lightning Space Glider has lost some its luster fairly lengthy examination options produced three candidates Davids model Laser Glider Space Glider B-2 Bomber Deciding among such powerful attractive alternatives easy After expressing frustration several times inspiration struck airplane David said will have three names Thursday July26 Joseph finished sheeting wing looked good Joseph learned use X-Acto knife straightedge cut balsa demonstrated explained technique angling blade toward straightedge just little bit drives against steel ruler keeps cut straight took dozen practice cuts before begot hang got little frustrated because knife would follow grain wander away straightedge causing crooked cut got hang technique absolutely delighted always little trimming fitting required join parts wing 46 Model Aviation EET STATE/ZIP - AND NO EXPIRATION DATE 12194 FOR YOUR TOP OF THE LINE Joseph broke rib half flying trim spar slot dejected because model ruined cheered up after showed him repair part gluing together Monday July 30 Both Joseph David building turn As usual David hard time concentrating punched out fuselage parts wandered over garage front yard backyard out house would come back glue parts together squirmies would take over until could get organized next assembly did get fuselage doublers laminated place bulkheads installed bottom panel working fuselage David inspected cockpit closely kit includes plastic pilot fits under clear plastic canopy After due consideration David informed wants Michelangelo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pilot Joseph quicldy decided wanted Krang pilot Blazing Lightning Krang wicked mean alien brain another dimension some reason missing body took 20-minute break after installing doubler Josephs fuselage Joseph CyAed hand piece wood took get him delaminated little bottle debonder well worth investment building kids Tuesday July 31 Joseph worked fuselage again Josephs eyes suddealy widened delight exclaimed Dad cant believe Im actually building real model airplane Something shape fuselage coming together allowed him visualize finished model Its magic moments make hobby enjoyable Hying rock-steady approach making smooth landing little bit model airplane magic world becomes nicer place after good landing activities provide such spectrum pleasure Wednesday August 1 David assembled fuselage glued nose block squirmed bit remained seated Although halfway through building airplane David has next four models planned out great detail high-performance Slope Soarer F-16 helicopter B-2 Bomber hobby shop owners future assured Thursday August 2 save little building time decided try find plastic toy Ninja Turtle alien brain put cockpits toy rack local drugstore some turtles right size searched vain alien brain planning carve homemade alien brain Joseph decided would rather have turtle pilot made easy Due limited selection drugstore Raphael became past potential computer radio users foq about systems fearing just too difficult program introduction Hitecs Prism 7 Computer Radio no longer case Prism 7 has cleared way make computer pros rammers out everyone has ever wanted own sophisticated systems Prism 7 easiest-to-program computer radio market today user-friendly two-loop menu selection models functions servo directions other key features program ming snap Its easy anyone can stylish transmitter case ergonomically de signed regular pilots mind Smooth con tours logical switch placement finger ridges molded rear case make trans mitter look feel like costing hundreds Included system l-litec/RCDs Bullet Proof B channel Supreme receiver 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process delivering flying karate chop numerous enemies scariest pilots ever seen Monday August 6 trim-scheme time boys watched carefully sketched some options suggested some colors models Since Ninja Turtles pilots thought would like some kind turtle theme trim half right wanted turtles new names gliders trim finaily converged sort hodge podge decor like Wednesday August 81 introduced boys MonoKoting plastic film cut size placed airframe simply ironed down like shirt heat-sensitive adhesive backside film makes stick Joseph loved MonoKoted piece plywood send Grandma Grandpa wants MonoKote house David wants MonoKote Ninja Turtle Wednesday August 29 David finished sheeting wing started fuselage David wanted Thundercat another cartoon show logo model said model wasnt going have name Monday September 3 David still concerned about models name made another list candidate names earnestly discussed merits Space Glider finally beat competition sketched severai variations spaceship logo picked Wednesday September 5 got back building program asked Gary Wells take some pictures boys building models Saturday September 8 finished installing spoilers started MonoKoting Josephs wing Joseph intrigued excited process bending guide tubes strings actuate spoilers used some small-diameter nylon tubing heated match soften enough bending Joseph hadnt needed strike wooden kitchen match before thought much fun building model Saturday September 15 home stretch Covering models MonoKote installing radios thats left 48 Model Aviation Grant Scholarships Yes folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant scholarships will awarded once again 1995 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1994 deadline receipt applications 1995 awards April 301995 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school AU applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores class rank grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 317 287-1256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day LE5YINEflEE ONE OF THE MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT CANT BE BEAT! 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