NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Super T Bob Smith Industries Insta-Set accelerator Hardware Du-Bro bolts nuts glow plug driver Tatone metal engine mount Sullivan two-ounce flex tank Sig pushrods devises horns Radio Hitec microservos used JR Max 4 FM transmitter NER-226X receiver 600 mAh battery pack Wing The beauty wing lies Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil first saw section presented 1960 Air Trails Annual number FF models including record-setting Niblite 584 issue have used airfoil great success has relatively sharp entry models built have excellent glide considering its flat-bottomed section felt relatively thin section 9% would help model penetrate under powerthe 09 paranoia againbut would still glide well once engine cut off high point remains same about 37% regardless rib length single template can used ribs makes easy build double-tapered wing like Vindicators Simply cut rectangular rib blank length mark LE TE height align front template LE pivot template match TE mark quick knife slice top camber presto instant rib Use first rib template cut October1995 11 Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil 1960 Air Trails Annual allows ribs cut single template Drafting triangle used assure fuselage alignment Note diagonal grain fuselage bottomreverse angle top Trussed stabilizer framework MonoKote-type hinges used tight smooth fit no gap slop Wing center section has full-depth plywood brace wood near dihedral joint case-hardened CyA ________________ Type RO Sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches long wing 46 inches short wing Engine Tee Dee 09 RO Functions Throttle rudder elevator Flying weight 28 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish UltraCote matching rib other wing half main spar notches cut ribs before assembly dont cut other spar notches until framework has assembled Mark spar locations ribs soft-lead pencil use sharp razor blade cut notches simple notching tool can made couple thin razor blade pieces CyAed side piece wood thats slightly smaller thickness desired notch depth spacer can also attached blades giving uniform depth width notches Vindicators wing derives good deal strength vertical-grained shear webs snug fit no gaps important full-depth / plywood center brace has proven adequate youre planning really horse model around may want go up 32 plywood added peace mind Plug-in tips Both tips tip blocks have brass tubing imbedded plug-in feature tip tubing /32 OD telescopes next-larger size tubing /s OD imbedded end ribs main panels small supporting block locks correct dihedral and/or assures correct alignment small tip blocks couple straight-pin hooks main spar capture #8 rubber band hold wingtip place feel like real wuss wrap piece tape around dihedral joint Both sets wingtips use Hoerner-style shapes cut tip losses give pleasing appearance 12 Model Aviation tip framework classic FF style lightness TurbulatorTubing imbedded tip rib/block telescopes nextspars added after panel has framed uplarger-size tubing/block assembly main panel BALSA SHEETYSA YAP 1 IBRACE lIST BALSA WEB ICY BR BALSA SPAR TOP B BOTTOM IA ROLSA V K CS SR AALSA IIII/ IUA IISACET RIBS CC SUB I/A BALSAICR PLy CITEARALPIBEBACL IAIRS 2\ - F t IJ AUSACTS BCRC 1 H RIGHT WING PLAN LUG B KULSAZIA BALSA LEBSUMS EAREGUSSETS RDOBASS1L I/ ATABI2L CRC BRACE PRYBALSASECT BBSI IIIA BALSA AAC[[ CE EUCABARS Sq BA SRARC P PRSEL SPAR TAP STE E CHEES INTO OTT UBBUS ASEL TUBE Cl--11 -T1___ SACK TOP S BOTTOM SlEET \ C IS TIC BLACE5TUPC llZ RIBS USE MARE TAOS UAYIUUS BALSA %SIBAI&A ILOOARIYSMIC SPIRUL IUB FLT ORJSY Iy ~ II BALSA [CCSO I- IlL -I 0.LI CC DOWEL BIBS / FUSELAGE TOP VIEW ROERSER SYTLE RISC TIP STA~ SUIC BALSA TIISSU STABILIZER ELEV CROSS SECTION MASTER WING RIB TEMPLATE IIO DOATL RISC LOCUTION OP SCYZ\iS RULSA SCEET RUACSUSA WIRE REMOTE SPRUC RAILSICY OIU 4 11COLLCF-I -III PTUSI II III IFII LJII U LEFT WING BOLTS TO ATTOCT / 1116 BALSA SWEET / MUTEFASELAGE TOP S ROTTUM/LEACISO P0CC AT MV AMALK OPPASITI ___________ASSLEOB BAYTUMI NAT IA 50WALSA SATE ALL UTRISUTS B CROSS PIECESBULSA OCIB SC FIN RUDDER CROSS SECTION URSA RAISA--FIN____ VA SO BOLSU COCA3CC BOLSU 1 H IiC ITALY --II GA SQ IUBY PLY AOARLCR BALSA IT FOSELAAE REAR UPRISTT TO SRRRSSTRPS RAIL IIAC TLTWODO DOUWLCR I ELEV TIPS RIlE SOFT 7 TOPE SIMAPS I7 RUD SC/C SA BASSWDOO RAILWGCTL 790 MODEL AVIATION VINDICATOR___ I/A AU SAGE BROWSVIEW THE OK U LIRE FLISATFUSELAGESIDE ___________ ACE S/C SIMPLA SESIPSCCZRAA.B Stabilizer rudder framework medium-weight strip balsa basswood spruce high-stress areas CyA fine construction provided joints well made used what euphemistically referred MonoKote hinges both rudder stabilizer allow tight clean hinge line yet can easily repaired replaced hinged surfaces prior covering framework Dont forget cover mating surfaces thin strip same color material will use balance part before apply hinges dont have nasty-looking off-color hinge gap Fuselage diagonal cross-gralned top bottom planking opposite grain directions top bottom effective way make light fuselage adequate stiffness application Otherwise fuselage basic box liberal use Ysi plywood doublers si may seem like enough thickness surprisingly tough plenty room radio equipment mounted servos 1/16 plywood tray easy removal unit Cut bottom sheet pieces oversize glue together building board Draw centerline bottom view directly sheet work bottom up attach sides other fuselage pieces top pieces attached individually after rest fuselage box complete hardware has installed Vindicators short nose makes imperative weight saved wherever possible behind CG model balanced just right Sullivan flex tank crammed far forward would go foamwrapped battery pack beneath receiver fits below servo tray also positioned far forward possible remote on-off switch used see Ivan Munninghoffs how-to April 1995 issue arranged pushing switch wire position landing gear absconded ACE k/C 12A Simple Series kit theres no reason similar gear wouldnt work along generic tail wheel wanted relatively wide stance aid inexperienced ground handling Dave Brown treaded Lite Elite wheels used save weight intended use cable throttle control cable backordered ready finish fuselage used solid rod instead has worked fine also going fancy use nylon bolts attach wing reminded beginuing modelers would use/prefer classic rubberband attachment drilled fuselage two hold-down dowels bought box #64 rubber bands dowels removable replacement easier access fuel tank pushrods trapped between pieces V4 square balsa former locations Covering models use red-whiteblack color scheme since some sample rolls Goldberg UltraCote UltraCote Plus gave chance try something new white UltraCote Plus particularly unusual because self-adhesive quickly discovered much accurate Im used positioning pieces covering theres no chance slide covering place alignment first worked out fine though believe adhesive helped cover fuselage much less trapped air/bubbling usual covering sheeted surfaces red UltraCote likewise easy useits standard heat-activated adhesive Both UltraCote variations shrank took set very well used MonoKote Trim Sheets logo stripes numbers because thats what hand red quite match UltraCote its really too noticeable covering shrinking accomplished Coverite 21st Century iron outstanding piece equipment Its light weight conveniently shaped shoe excellent temperature control make best iron have used Setup preflight Vindicator balances approximately 33% Mean Aerodynamic Chord MAC Considering models short nosea feature wanted very much felt would aid recovery awkward flight attitudesI fortunate achieve having add useless ballast decide beef up structure bitit would wise extend nose inch After model has properly balanced really nothing unusual preflight Its simply matter checking standard things like free movement control surfaces tightened bolts proper wheel tracking range check etc youve through drill once before youll have no problems Flying waited ideal testing conditions untried model 390 windehill 15mph wind decided would send aloft first time short-wing go-fast/less-inherently stable mode burst intelligence out way total breakin time 10-15 minutes engine checked everything out fired up Tee Dee wobbled onto runway model hand What would happen Stall Violent spin Ground loop checked designated pilot Jay Mealy tumed Vindicator loose model short straight takeoff roll climbed steadily out Jay made few trim corrections tried some gentle maneuvers bad thought Naturally engine quit two minutes flight hadnt run Tee Dee cold weather didnt have enough breakin time anyway quit early Thus immediate look model tracked dead-stick surprise Vindicator came right down chute held line very well Jay floated safely back onto runway problem After brief discussion refuel immediately restarted engine let warm up bit flew full flight no engine problems model handled fine other tendency turu left easily right traced misaligned engine mount gave some left thrust elated model survived Further testing showed model has plenty power will move right along has flown several times 15-mph winds no problem good penetration seems assessment airfoil requirement accurate added wingtips floater/trainer version model tracked better before definitely reacted thermals areaeven under power fuel choice 10% nitro K&B made interesting dilemma engine ran well beyond manufacturers expectations low-nitro fuel saw no need advance nitro content 25% Tee Dee 09s usually use However problems getting idle low enough land modelit wanted keep flying throttle stick way back model doesnt need extra power 25% nitro word Cox may make low idle reliable well try some point idle will likely come down some anyway accumulate flight time engine broken Vindicator has come surprisingly close goal second-step fun/trainer model Its little faster trainer takes little real piloting wanted model others like little bit RC experience much youre pondering first scratch-built effort consider model can built straightedge curve airfoil let state unequivocally fears about 09s power groundless recommended 7 x prop 10% uitro K&B fuel Vindicator will climb steadily little /4 throttle plenty room bit beefing-up desirethe model can clearly handle weight have replaced original microservos standard-size versions has postulated Vindicator would fly Tee Dee 049/051 havent tried yet Special thanks test pilots Jay Mealy Steve Kaluf critique project its inception invaluable help except comments like hey think much fun would go pylon racing airplane dont cut out parts three youre lets add ailerons . Model Aviation 6 6 D 09 RC IROF 14 DIA 4VE O1N W UUAL ug ThE ThANMITtE F1E-LJE JU5T JEA1OL1S OFE ~PINNEET14AT TL rsK rs~ECNP5 ST 11-E tI iECEt &CAJJ TAKE A6DY iRE EEE FLIGHr OUTOFJI4E GUS _ J T tI Q L5A AR N 0 Q 4X&LE Q N lATCI PL BLR KT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Super T Bob Smith Industries Insta-Set accelerator Hardware Du-Bro bolts nuts glow plug driver Tatone metal engine mount Sullivan two-ounce flex tank Sig pushrods devises horns Radio Hitec microservos used JR Max 4 FM transmitter NER-226X receiver 600 mAh battery pack Wing The beauty wing lies Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil first saw section presented 1960 Air Trails Annual number FF models including record-setting Niblite 584 issue have used airfoil great success has relatively sharp entry models built have excellent glide considering its flat-bottomed section felt relatively thin section 9% would help model penetrate under powerthe 09 paranoia againbut would still glide well once engine cut off high point remains same about 37% regardless rib length single template can used ribs makes easy build double-tapered wing like Vindicators Simply cut rectangular rib blank length mark LE TE height align front template LE pivot template match TE mark quick knife slice top camber presto instant rib Use first rib template cut October1995 11 Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil 1960 Air Trails Annual allows ribs cut single template Drafting triangle used assure fuselage alignment Note diagonal grain fuselage bottomreverse angle top Trussed stabilizer framework MonoKote-type hinges used tight smooth fit no gap slop Wing center section has full-depth plywood brace wood near dihedral joint case-hardened CyA ________________ Type RO Sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches long wing 46 inches short wing Engine Tee Dee 09 RO Functions Throttle rudder elevator Flying weight 28 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish UltraCote matching rib other wing half main spar notches cut ribs before assembly dont cut other spar notches until framework has assembled Mark spar locations ribs soft-lead pencil use sharp razor blade cut notches simple notching tool can made couple thin razor blade pieces CyAed side piece wood thats slightly smaller thickness desired notch depth spacer can also attached blades giving uniform depth width notches Vindicators wing derives good deal strength vertical-grained shear webs snug fit no gaps important full-depth / plywood center brace has proven adequate youre planning really horse model around may want go up 32 plywood added peace mind Plug-in tips Both tips tip blocks have brass tubing imbedded plug-in feature tip tubing /32 OD telescopes next-larger size tubing /s OD imbedded end ribs main panels small supporting block locks correct dihedral and/or assures correct alignment small tip blocks couple straight-pin hooks main spar capture #8 rubber band hold wingtip place feel like real wuss wrap piece tape around dihedral joint Both sets wingtips use Hoerner-style shapes cut tip losses give pleasing appearance 12 Model Aviation tip framework classic FF style lightness TurbulatorTubing imbedded tip rib/block telescopes nextspars added after panel has framed uplarger-size tubing/block assembly main panel BALSA SHEETYSA YAP 1 IBRACE lIST BALSA WEB ICY BR BALSA SPAR TOP B BOTTOM IA ROLSA V K CS SR AALSA IIII/ IUA IISACET RIBS CC SUB I/A BALSAICR PLy CITEARALPIBEBACL IAIRS 2\ - F t IJ AUSACTS BCRC 1 H RIGHT WING PLAN LUG B KULSAZIA BALSA LEBSUMS EAREGUSSETS RDOBASS1L I/ ATABI2L CRC BRACE PRYBALSASECT BBSI IIIA BALSA AAC[[ CE EUCABARS Sq BA SRARC P PRSEL SPAR TAP STE E CHEES INTO OTT UBBUS ASEL TUBE Cl--11 -T1___ SACK TOP S BOTTOM SlEET \ C IS TIC BLACE5TUPC llZ RIBS USE MARE TAOS UAYIUUS BALSA %SIBAI&A ILOOARIYSMIC SPIRUL IUB FLT ORJSY Iy ~ II BALSA [CCSO I- IlL -I 0.LI CC DOWEL BIBS / FUSELAGE TOP VIEW ROERSER SYTLE RISC TIP STA~ SUIC BALSA TIISSU STABILIZER ELEV CROSS SECTION MASTER WING RIB TEMPLATE IIO DOATL RISC LOCUTION OP SCYZ\iS RULSA SCEET RUACSUSA WIRE REMOTE SPRUC RAILSICY OIU 4 11COLLCF-I -III PTUSI II III IFII LJII U LEFT WING BOLTS TO ATTOCT / 1116 BALSA SWEET / MUTEFASELAGE TOP S ROTTUM/LEACISO P0CC AT MV AMALK OPPASITI ___________ASSLEOB BAYTUMI NAT IA 50WALSA SATE ALL UTRISUTS B CROSS PIECESBULSA OCIB SC FIN RUDDER CROSS SECTION URSA RAISA--FIN____ VA SO BOLSU COCA3CC BOLSU 1 H IiC ITALY --II GA SQ IUBY PLY AOARLCR BALSA IT FOSELAAE REAR UPRISTT TO SRRRSSTRPS RAIL IIAC TLTWODO DOUWLCR I ELEV TIPS RIlE SOFT 7 TOPE SIMAPS I7 RUD SC/C SA BASSWDOO RAILWGCTL 790 MODEL AVIATION VINDICATOR___ I/A AU SAGE BROWSVIEW THE OK U LIRE FLISATFUSELAGESIDE ___________ ACE S/C SIMPLA SESIPSCCZRAA.B Stabilizer rudder framework medium-weight strip balsa basswood spruce high-stress areas CyA fine construction provided joints well made used what euphemistically referred MonoKote hinges both rudder stabilizer allow tight clean hinge line yet can easily repaired replaced hinged surfaces prior covering framework Dont forget cover mating surfaces thin strip same color material will use balance part before apply hinges dont have nasty-looking off-color hinge gap Fuselage diagonal cross-gralned top bottom planking opposite grain directions top bottom effective way make light fuselage adequate stiffness application Otherwise fuselage basic box liberal use Ysi plywood doublers si may seem like enough thickness surprisingly tough plenty room radio equipment mounted servos 1/16 plywood tray easy removal unit Cut bottom sheet pieces oversize glue together building board Draw centerline bottom view directly sheet work bottom up attach sides other fuselage pieces top pieces attached individually after rest fuselage box complete hardware has installed Vindicators short nose makes imperative weight saved wherever possible behind CG model balanced just right Sullivan flex tank crammed far forward would go foamwrapped battery pack beneath receiver fits below servo tray also positioned far forward possible remote on-off switch used see Ivan Munninghoffs how-to April 1995 issue arranged pushing switch wire position landing gear absconded ACE k/C 12A Simple Series kit theres no reason similar gear wouldnt work along generic tail wheel wanted relatively wide stance aid inexperienced ground handling Dave Brown treaded Lite Elite wheels used save weight intended use cable throttle control cable backordered ready finish fuselage used solid rod instead has worked fine also going fancy use nylon bolts attach wing reminded beginuing modelers would use/prefer classic rubberband attachment drilled fuselage two hold-down dowels bought box #64 rubber bands dowels removable replacement easier access fuel tank pushrods trapped between pieces V4 square balsa former locations Covering models use red-whiteblack color scheme since some sample rolls Goldberg UltraCote UltraCote Plus gave chance try something new white UltraCote Plus particularly unusual because self-adhesive quickly discovered much accurate Im used positioning pieces covering theres no chance slide covering place alignment first worked out fine though believe adhesive helped cover fuselage much less trapped air/bubbling usual covering sheeted surfaces red UltraCote likewise easy useits standard heat-activated adhesive Both UltraCote variations shrank took set very well used MonoKote Trim Sheets logo stripes numbers because thats what hand red quite match UltraCote its really too noticeable covering shrinking accomplished Coverite 21st Century iron outstanding piece equipment Its light weight conveniently shaped shoe excellent temperature control make best iron have used Setup preflight Vindicator balances approximately 33% Mean Aerodynamic Chord MAC Considering models short nosea feature wanted very much felt would aid recovery awkward flight attitudesI fortunate achieve having add useless ballast decide beef up structure bitit would wise extend nose inch After model has properly balanced really nothing unusual preflight Its simply matter checking standard things like free movement control surfaces tightened bolts proper wheel tracking range check etc youve through drill once before youll have no problems Flying waited ideal testing conditions untried model 390 windehill 15mph wind decided would send aloft first time short-wing go-fast/less-inherently stable mode burst intelligence out way total breakin time 10-15 minutes engine checked everything out fired up Tee Dee wobbled onto runway model hand What would happen Stall Violent spin Ground loop checked designated pilot Jay Mealy tumed Vindicator loose model short straight takeoff roll climbed steadily out Jay made few trim corrections tried some gentle maneuvers bad thought Naturally engine quit two minutes flight hadnt run Tee Dee cold weather didnt have enough breakin time anyway quit early Thus immediate look model tracked dead-stick surprise Vindicator came right down chute held line very well Jay floated safely back onto runway problem After brief discussion refuel immediately restarted engine let warm up bit flew full flight no engine problems model handled fine other tendency turu left easily right traced misaligned engine mount gave some left thrust elated model survived Further testing showed model has plenty power will move right along has flown several times 15-mph winds no problem good penetration seems assessment airfoil requirement accurate added wingtips floater/trainer version model tracked better before definitely reacted thermals areaeven under power fuel choice 10% nitro K&B made interesting dilemma engine ran well beyond manufacturers expectations low-nitro fuel saw no need advance nitro content 25% Tee Dee 09s usually use However problems getting idle low enough land modelit wanted keep flying throttle stick way back model doesnt need extra power 25% nitro word Cox may make low idle reliable well try some point idle will likely come down some anyway accumulate flight time engine broken Vindicator has come surprisingly close goal second-step fun/trainer model Its little faster trainer takes little real piloting wanted model others like little bit RC experience much youre pondering first scratch-built effort consider model can built straightedge curve airfoil let state unequivocally fears about 09s power groundless recommended 7 x prop 10% uitro K&B fuel Vindicator will climb steadily little /4 throttle plenty room bit beefing-up desirethe model can clearly handle weight have replaced original microservos standard-size versions has postulated Vindicator would fly Tee Dee 049/051 havent tried yet Special thanks test pilots Jay Mealy Steve Kaluf critique project its inception invaluable help except comments like hey think much fun would go pylon racing airplane dont cut out parts three youre lets add ailerons . Model Aviation 6 6 D 09 RC IROF 14 DIA 4VE O1N W UUAL ug ThE ThANMITtE F1E-LJE JU5T JEA1OL1S OFE ~PINNEET14AT TL rsK rs~ECNP5 ST 11-E tI iECEt &CAJJ TAKE A6DY iRE EEE FLIGHr OUTOFJI4E GUS _ J T tI Q L5A AR N 0 Q 4X&LE Q N lATCI PL BLR KT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Super T Bob Smith Industries Insta-Set accelerator Hardware Du-Bro bolts nuts glow plug driver Tatone metal engine mount Sullivan two-ounce flex tank Sig pushrods devises horns Radio Hitec microservos used JR Max 4 FM transmitter NER-226X receiver 600 mAh battery pack Wing The beauty wing lies Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil first saw section presented 1960 Air Trails Annual number FF models including record-setting Niblite 584 issue have used airfoil great success has relatively sharp entry models built have excellent glide considering its flat-bottomed section felt relatively thin section 9% would help model penetrate under powerthe 09 paranoia againbut would still glide well once engine cut off high point remains same about 37% regardless rib length single template can used ribs makes easy build double-tapered wing like Vindicators Simply cut rectangular rib blank length mark LE TE height align front template LE pivot template match TE mark quick knife slice top camber presto instant rib Use first rib template cut October1995 11 Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil 1960 Air Trails Annual allows ribs cut single template Drafting triangle used assure fuselage alignment Note diagonal grain fuselage bottomreverse angle top Trussed stabilizer framework MonoKote-type hinges used tight smooth fit no gap slop Wing center section has full-depth plywood brace wood near dihedral joint case-hardened CyA ________________ Type RO Sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches long wing 46 inches short wing Engine Tee Dee 09 RO Functions Throttle rudder elevator Flying weight 28 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish UltraCote matching rib other wing half main spar notches cut ribs before assembly dont cut other spar notches until framework has assembled Mark spar locations ribs soft-lead pencil use sharp razor blade cut notches simple notching tool can made couple thin razor blade pieces CyAed side piece wood thats slightly smaller thickness desired notch depth spacer can also attached blades giving uniform depth width notches Vindicators wing derives good deal strength vertical-grained shear webs snug fit no gaps important full-depth / plywood center brace has proven adequate youre planning really horse model around may want go up 32 plywood added peace mind Plug-in tips Both tips tip blocks have brass tubing imbedded plug-in feature tip tubing /32 OD telescopes next-larger size tubing /s OD imbedded end ribs main panels small supporting block locks correct dihedral and/or assures correct alignment small tip blocks couple straight-pin hooks main spar capture #8 rubber band hold wingtip place feel like real wuss wrap piece tape around dihedral joint Both sets wingtips use Hoerner-style shapes cut tip losses give pleasing appearance 12 Model Aviation tip framework classic FF style lightness TurbulatorTubing imbedded tip rib/block telescopes nextspars added after panel has framed uplarger-size tubing/block assembly main panel BALSA SHEETYSA YAP 1 IBRACE lIST BALSA WEB ICY BR BALSA SPAR TOP B BOTTOM IA ROLSA V K CS SR AALSA IIII/ IUA IISACET RIBS CC SUB I/A BALSAICR PLy CITEARALPIBEBACL IAIRS 2\ - F t IJ AUSACTS BCRC 1 H RIGHT WING PLAN LUG B KULSAZIA BALSA LEBSUMS EAREGUSSETS RDOBASS1L I/ ATABI2L CRC BRACE PRYBALSASECT BBSI IIIA BALSA AAC[[ CE EUCABARS Sq BA SRARC P PRSEL SPAR TAP STE E CHEES INTO OTT UBBUS ASEL TUBE Cl--11 -T1___ SACK TOP S BOTTOM SlEET \ C IS TIC BLACE5TUPC llZ RIBS USE MARE TAOS UAYIUUS BALSA %SIBAI&A ILOOARIYSMIC SPIRUL IUB FLT ORJSY Iy ~ II BALSA [CCSO I- IlL -I 0.LI CC DOWEL BIBS / FUSELAGE TOP VIEW ROERSER SYTLE RISC TIP STA~ SUIC BALSA TIISSU STABILIZER ELEV CROSS SECTION MASTER WING RIB TEMPLATE IIO DOATL RISC LOCUTION OP SCYZ\iS RULSA SCEET RUACSUSA WIRE REMOTE SPRUC RAILSICY OIU 4 11COLLCF-I -III PTUSI II III IFII LJII U LEFT WING BOLTS TO ATTOCT / 1116 BALSA SWEET / MUTEFASELAGE TOP S ROTTUM/LEACISO P0CC AT MV AMALK OPPASITI ___________ASSLEOB BAYTUMI NAT IA 50WALSA SATE ALL UTRISUTS B CROSS PIECESBULSA OCIB SC FIN RUDDER CROSS SECTION URSA RAISA--FIN____ VA SO BOLSU COCA3CC BOLSU 1 H IiC ITALY --II GA SQ IUBY PLY AOARLCR BALSA IT FOSELAAE REAR UPRISTT TO SRRRSSTRPS RAIL IIAC TLTWODO DOUWLCR I ELEV TIPS RIlE SOFT 7 TOPE SIMAPS I7 RUD SC/C SA BASSWDOO RAILWGCTL 790 MODEL AVIATION VINDICATOR___ I/A AU SAGE BROWSVIEW THE OK U LIRE FLISATFUSELAGESIDE ___________ ACE S/C SIMPLA SESIPSCCZRAA.B Stabilizer rudder framework medium-weight strip balsa basswood spruce high-stress areas CyA fine construction provided joints well made used what euphemistically referred MonoKote hinges both rudder stabilizer allow tight clean hinge line yet can easily repaired replaced hinged surfaces prior covering framework Dont forget cover mating surfaces thin strip same color material will use balance part before apply hinges dont have nasty-looking off-color hinge gap Fuselage diagonal cross-gralned top bottom planking opposite grain directions top bottom effective way make light fuselage adequate stiffness application Otherwise fuselage basic box liberal use Ysi plywood doublers si may seem like enough thickness surprisingly tough plenty room radio equipment mounted servos 1/16 plywood tray easy removal unit Cut bottom sheet pieces oversize glue together building board Draw centerline bottom view directly sheet work bottom up attach sides other fuselage pieces top pieces attached individually after rest fuselage box complete hardware has installed Vindicators short nose makes imperative weight saved wherever possible behind CG model balanced just right Sullivan flex tank crammed far forward would go foamwrapped battery pack beneath receiver fits below servo tray also positioned far forward possible remote on-off switch used see Ivan Munninghoffs how-to April 1995 issue arranged pushing switch wire position landing gear absconded ACE k/C 12A Simple Series kit theres no reason similar gear wouldnt work along generic tail wheel wanted relatively wide stance aid inexperienced ground handling Dave Brown treaded Lite Elite wheels used save weight intended use cable throttle control cable backordered ready finish fuselage used solid rod instead has worked fine also going fancy use nylon bolts attach wing reminded beginuing modelers would use/prefer classic rubberband attachment drilled fuselage two hold-down dowels bought box #64 rubber bands dowels removable replacement easier access fuel tank pushrods trapped between pieces V4 square balsa former locations Covering models use red-whiteblack color scheme since some sample rolls Goldberg UltraCote UltraCote Plus gave chance try something new white UltraCote Plus particularly unusual because self-adhesive quickly discovered much accurate Im used positioning pieces covering theres no chance slide covering place alignment first worked out fine though believe adhesive helped cover fuselage much less trapped air/bubbling usual covering sheeted surfaces red UltraCote likewise easy useits standard heat-activated adhesive Both UltraCote variations shrank took set very well used MonoKote Trim Sheets logo stripes numbers because thats what hand red quite match UltraCote its really too noticeable covering shrinking accomplished Coverite 21st Century iron outstanding piece equipment Its light weight conveniently shaped shoe excellent temperature control make best iron have used Setup preflight Vindicator balances approximately 33% Mean Aerodynamic Chord MAC Considering models short nosea feature wanted very much felt would aid recovery awkward flight attitudesI fortunate achieve having add useless ballast decide beef up structure bitit would wise extend nose inch After model has properly balanced really nothing unusual preflight Its simply matter checking standard things like free movement control surfaces tightened bolts proper wheel tracking range check etc youve through drill once before youll have no problems Flying waited ideal testing conditions untried model 390 windehill 15mph wind decided would send aloft first time short-wing go-fast/less-inherently stable mode burst intelligence out way total breakin time 10-15 minutes engine checked everything out fired up Tee Dee wobbled onto runway model hand What would happen Stall Violent spin Ground loop checked designated pilot Jay Mealy tumed Vindicator loose model short straight takeoff roll climbed steadily out Jay made few trim corrections tried some gentle maneuvers bad thought Naturally engine quit two minutes flight hadnt run Tee Dee cold weather didnt have enough breakin time anyway quit early Thus immediate look model tracked dead-stick surprise Vindicator came right down chute held line very well Jay floated safely back onto runway problem After brief discussion refuel immediately restarted engine let warm up bit flew full flight no engine problems model handled fine other tendency turu left easily right traced misaligned engine mount gave some left thrust elated model survived Further testing showed model has plenty power will move right along has flown several times 15-mph winds no problem good penetration seems assessment airfoil requirement accurate added wingtips floater/trainer version model tracked better before definitely reacted thermals areaeven under power fuel choice 10% nitro K&B made interesting dilemma engine ran well beyond manufacturers expectations low-nitro fuel saw no need advance nitro content 25% Tee Dee 09s usually use However problems getting idle low enough land modelit wanted keep flying throttle stick way back model doesnt need extra power 25% nitro word Cox may make low idle reliable well try some point idle will likely come down some anyway accumulate flight time engine broken Vindicator has come surprisingly close goal second-step fun/trainer model Its little faster trainer takes little real piloting wanted model others like little bit RC experience much youre pondering first scratch-built effort consider model can built straightedge curve airfoil let state unequivocally fears about 09s power groundless recommended 7 x prop 10% uitro K&B fuel Vindicator will climb steadily little /4 throttle plenty room bit beefing-up desirethe model can clearly handle weight have replaced original microservos standard-size versions has postulated Vindicator would fly Tee Dee 049/051 havent tried yet Special thanks test pilots Jay Mealy Steve Kaluf critique project its inception invaluable help except comments like hey think much fun would go pylon racing airplane dont cut out parts three youre lets add ailerons . Model Aviation 6 6 D 09 RC IROF 14 DIA 4VE O1N W UUAL ug ThE ThANMITtE F1E-LJE JU5T JEA1OL1S OFE ~PINNEET14AT TL rsK rs~ECNP5 ST 11-E tI iECEt &CAJJ TAKE A6DY iRE EEE FLIGHr OUTOFJI4E GUS _ J T tI Q L5A AR N 0 Q 4X&LE Q N lATCI PL BLR KT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Super T Bob Smith Industries Insta-Set accelerator Hardware Du-Bro bolts nuts glow plug driver Tatone metal engine mount Sullivan two-ounce flex tank Sig pushrods devises horns Radio Hitec microservos used JR Max 4 FM transmitter NER-226X receiver 600 mAh battery pack Wing The beauty wing lies Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil first saw section presented 1960 Air Trails Annual number FF models including record-setting Niblite 584 issue have used airfoil great success has relatively sharp entry models built have excellent glide considering its flat-bottomed section felt relatively thin section 9% would help model penetrate under powerthe 09 paranoia againbut would still glide well once engine cut off high point remains same about 37% regardless rib length single template can used ribs makes easy build double-tapered wing like Vindicators Simply cut rectangular rib blank length mark LE TE height align front template LE pivot template match TE mark quick knife slice top camber presto instant rib Use first rib template cut October1995 11 Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil 1960 Air Trails Annual allows ribs cut single template Drafting triangle used assure fuselage alignment Note diagonal grain fuselage bottomreverse angle top Trussed stabilizer framework MonoKote-type hinges used tight smooth fit no gap slop Wing center section has full-depth plywood brace wood near dihedral joint case-hardened CyA ________________ Type RO Sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches long wing 46 inches short wing Engine Tee Dee 09 RO Functions Throttle rudder elevator Flying weight 28 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish UltraCote matching rib other wing half main spar notches cut ribs before assembly dont cut other spar notches until framework has assembled Mark spar locations ribs soft-lead pencil use sharp razor blade cut notches simple notching tool can made couple thin razor blade pieces CyAed side piece wood thats slightly smaller thickness desired notch depth spacer can also attached blades giving uniform depth width notches Vindicators wing derives good deal strength vertical-grained shear webs snug fit no gaps important full-depth / plywood center brace has proven adequate youre planning really horse model around may want go up 32 plywood added peace mind Plug-in tips Both tips tip blocks have brass tubing imbedded plug-in feature tip tubing /32 OD telescopes next-larger size tubing /s OD imbedded end ribs main panels small supporting block locks correct dihedral and/or assures correct alignment small tip blocks couple straight-pin hooks main spar capture #8 rubber band hold wingtip place feel like real wuss wrap piece tape around dihedral joint Both sets wingtips use Hoerner-style shapes cut tip losses give pleasing appearance 12 Model Aviation tip framework classic FF style lightness TurbulatorTubing imbedded tip rib/block telescopes nextspars added after panel has framed uplarger-size tubing/block assembly main panel BALSA SHEETYSA YAP 1 IBRACE lIST BALSA WEB ICY BR BALSA SPAR TOP B BOTTOM IA ROLSA V K CS SR AALSA IIII/ IUA IISACET RIBS CC SUB I/A BALSAICR PLy CITEARALPIBEBACL IAIRS 2\ - F t IJ AUSACTS BCRC 1 H RIGHT WING PLAN LUG B KULSAZIA BALSA LEBSUMS EAREGUSSETS RDOBASS1L I/ ATABI2L CRC BRACE PRYBALSASECT BBSI IIIA BALSA AAC[[ CE EUCABARS Sq BA SRARC P PRSEL SPAR TAP STE E CHEES INTO OTT UBBUS ASEL TUBE Cl--11 -T1___ SACK TOP S BOTTOM SlEET \ C IS TIC BLACE5TUPC llZ RIBS USE MARE TAOS UAYIUUS BALSA %SIBAI&A ILOOARIYSMIC SPIRUL IUB FLT ORJSY Iy ~ II BALSA [CCSO I- IlL -I 0.LI CC DOWEL BIBS / FUSELAGE TOP VIEW ROERSER SYTLE RISC TIP STA~ SUIC BALSA TIISSU STABILIZER ELEV CROSS SECTION MASTER WING RIB TEMPLATE IIO DOATL RISC LOCUTION OP SCYZ\iS RULSA SCEET RUACSUSA WIRE REMOTE SPRUC RAILSICY OIU 4 11COLLCF-I -III PTUSI II III IFII LJII U LEFT WING BOLTS TO ATTOCT / 1116 BALSA SWEET / MUTEFASELAGE TOP S ROTTUM/LEACISO P0CC AT MV AMALK OPPASITI ___________ASSLEOB BAYTUMI NAT IA 50WALSA SATE ALL UTRISUTS B CROSS PIECESBULSA OCIB SC FIN RUDDER CROSS SECTION URSA RAISA--FIN____ VA SO BOLSU COCA3CC BOLSU 1 H IiC ITALY --II GA SQ IUBY PLY AOARLCR BALSA IT FOSELAAE REAR UPRISTT TO SRRRSSTRPS RAIL IIAC TLTWODO DOUWLCR I ELEV TIPS RIlE SOFT 7 TOPE SIMAPS I7 RUD SC/C SA BASSWDOO RAILWGCTL 790 MODEL AVIATION VINDICATOR___ I/A AU SAGE BROWSVIEW THE OK U LIRE FLISATFUSELAGESIDE ___________ ACE S/C SIMPLA SESIPSCCZRAA.B Stabilizer rudder framework medium-weight strip balsa basswood spruce high-stress areas CyA fine construction provided joints well made used what euphemistically referred MonoKote hinges both rudder stabilizer allow tight clean hinge line yet can easily repaired replaced hinged surfaces prior covering framework Dont forget cover mating surfaces thin strip same color material will use balance part before apply hinges dont have nasty-looking off-color hinge gap Fuselage diagonal cross-gralned top bottom planking opposite grain directions top bottom effective way make light fuselage adequate stiffness application Otherwise fuselage basic box liberal use Ysi plywood doublers si may seem like enough thickness surprisingly tough plenty room radio equipment mounted servos 1/16 plywood tray easy removal unit Cut bottom sheet pieces oversize glue together building board Draw centerline bottom view directly sheet work bottom up attach sides other fuselage pieces top pieces attached individually after rest fuselage box complete hardware has installed Vindicators short nose makes imperative weight saved wherever possible behind CG model balanced just right Sullivan flex tank crammed far forward would go foamwrapped battery pack beneath receiver fits below servo tray also positioned far forward possible remote on-off switch used see Ivan Munninghoffs how-to April 1995 issue arranged pushing switch wire position landing gear absconded ACE k/C 12A Simple Series kit theres no reason similar gear wouldnt work along generic tail wheel wanted relatively wide stance aid inexperienced ground handling Dave Brown treaded Lite Elite wheels used save weight intended use cable throttle control cable backordered ready finish fuselage used solid rod instead has worked fine also going fancy use nylon bolts attach wing reminded beginuing modelers would use/prefer classic rubberband attachment drilled fuselage two hold-down dowels bought box #64 rubber bands dowels removable replacement easier access fuel tank pushrods trapped between pieces V4 square balsa former locations Covering models use red-whiteblack color scheme since some sample rolls Goldberg UltraCote UltraCote Plus gave chance try something new white UltraCote Plus particularly unusual because self-adhesive quickly discovered much accurate Im used positioning pieces covering theres no chance slide covering place alignment first worked out fine though believe adhesive helped cover fuselage much less trapped air/bubbling usual covering sheeted surfaces red UltraCote likewise easy useits standard heat-activated adhesive Both UltraCote variations shrank took set very well used MonoKote Trim Sheets logo stripes numbers because thats what hand red quite match UltraCote its really too noticeable covering shrinking accomplished Coverite 21st Century iron outstanding piece equipment Its light weight conveniently shaped shoe excellent temperature control make best iron have used Setup preflight Vindicator balances approximately 33% Mean Aerodynamic Chord MAC Considering models short nosea feature wanted very much felt would aid recovery awkward flight attitudesI fortunate achieve having add useless ballast decide beef up structure bitit would wise extend nose inch After model has properly balanced really nothing unusual preflight Its simply matter checking standard things like free movement control surfaces tightened bolts proper wheel tracking range check etc youve through drill once before youll have no problems Flying waited ideal testing conditions untried model 390 windehill 15mph wind decided would send aloft first time short-wing go-fast/less-inherently stable mode burst intelligence out way total breakin time 10-15 minutes engine checked everything out fired up Tee Dee wobbled onto runway model hand What would happen Stall Violent spin Ground loop checked designated pilot Jay Mealy tumed Vindicator loose model short straight takeoff roll climbed steadily out Jay made few trim corrections tried some gentle maneuvers bad thought Naturally engine quit two minutes flight hadnt run Tee Dee cold weather didnt have enough breakin time anyway quit early Thus immediate look model tracked dead-stick surprise Vindicator came right down chute held line very well Jay floated safely back onto runway problem After brief discussion refuel immediately restarted engine let warm up bit flew full flight no engine problems model handled fine other tendency turu left easily right traced misaligned engine mount gave some left thrust elated model survived Further testing showed model has plenty power will move right along has flown several times 15-mph winds no problem good penetration seems assessment airfoil requirement accurate added wingtips floater/trainer version model tracked better before definitely reacted thermals areaeven under power fuel choice 10% nitro K&B made interesting dilemma engine ran well beyond manufacturers expectations low-nitro fuel saw no need advance nitro content 25% Tee Dee 09s usually use However problems getting idle low enough land modelit wanted keep flying throttle stick way back model doesnt need extra power 25% nitro word Cox may make low idle reliable well try some point idle will likely come down some anyway accumulate flight time engine broken Vindicator has come surprisingly close goal second-step fun/trainer model Its little faster trainer takes little real piloting wanted model others like little bit RC experience much youre pondering first scratch-built effort consider model can built straightedge curve airfoil let state unequivocally fears about 09s power groundless recommended 7 x prop 10% uitro K&B fuel Vindicator will climb steadily little /4 throttle plenty room bit beefing-up desirethe model can clearly handle weight have replaced original microservos standard-size versions has postulated Vindicator would fly Tee Dee 049/051 havent tried yet Special thanks test pilots Jay Mealy Steve Kaluf critique project its inception invaluable help except comments like hey think much fun would go pylon racing airplane dont cut out parts three youre lets add ailerons . Model Aviation 6 6 D 09 RC IROF 14 DIA 4VE O1N W UUAL ug ThE ThANMITtE F1E-LJE JU5T JEA1OL1S OFE ~PINNEET14AT TL rsK rs~ECNP5 ST 11-E tI iECEt &CAJJ TAKE A6DY iRE EEE FLIGHr OUTOFJI4E GUS _ J T tI Q L5A AR N 0 Q 4X&LE Q N lATCI PL BLR KT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Super T Bob Smith Industries Insta-Set accelerator Hardware Du-Bro bolts nuts glow plug driver Tatone metal engine mount Sullivan two-ounce flex tank Sig pushrods devises horns Radio Hitec microservos used JR Max 4 FM transmitter NER-226X receiver 600 mAh battery pack Wing The beauty wing lies Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil first saw section presented 1960 Air Trails Annual number FF models including record-setting Niblite 584 issue have used airfoil great success has relatively sharp entry models built have excellent glide considering its flat-bottomed section felt relatively thin section 9% would help model penetrate under powerthe 09 paranoia againbut would still glide well once engine cut off high point remains same about 37% regardless rib length single template can used ribs makes easy build double-tapered wing like Vindicators Simply cut rectangular rib blank length mark LE TE height align front template LE pivot template match TE mark quick knife slice top camber presto instant rib Use first rib template cut October1995 11 Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil 1960 Air Trails Annual allows ribs cut single template Drafting triangle used assure fuselage alignment Note diagonal grain fuselage bottomreverse angle top Trussed stabilizer framework MonoKote-type hinges used tight smooth fit no gap slop Wing center section has full-depth plywood brace wood near dihedral joint case-hardened CyA ________________ Type RO Sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches long wing 46 inches short wing Engine Tee Dee 09 RO Functions Throttle rudder elevator Flying weight 28 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish UltraCote matching rib other wing half main spar notches cut ribs before assembly dont cut other spar notches until framework has assembled Mark spar locations ribs soft-lead pencil use sharp razor blade cut notches simple notching tool can made couple thin razor blade pieces CyAed side piece wood thats slightly smaller thickness desired notch depth spacer can also attached blades giving uniform depth width notches Vindicators wing derives good deal strength vertical-grained shear webs snug fit no gaps important full-depth / plywood center brace has proven adequate youre planning really horse model around may want go up 32 plywood added peace mind Plug-in tips Both tips tip blocks have brass tubing imbedded plug-in feature tip tubing /32 OD telescopes next-larger size tubing /s OD imbedded end ribs main panels small supporting block locks correct dihedral and/or assures correct alignment small tip blocks couple straight-pin hooks main spar capture #8 rubber band hold wingtip place feel like real wuss wrap piece tape around dihedral joint Both sets wingtips use Hoerner-style shapes cut tip losses give pleasing appearance 12 Model Aviation tip framework classic FF style lightness TurbulatorTubing imbedded tip rib/block telescopes nextspars added after panel has framed uplarger-size tubing/block assembly main panel BALSA SHEETYSA YAP 1 IBRACE lIST BALSA WEB ICY BR BALSA SPAR TOP B BOTTOM IA ROLSA V K CS SR AALSA IIII/ IUA IISACET RIBS CC SUB I/A BALSAICR PLy CITEARALPIBEBACL IAIRS 2\ - F t IJ AUSACTS BCRC 1 H RIGHT WING PLAN LUG B KULSAZIA BALSA LEBSUMS EAREGUSSETS RDOBASS1L I/ ATABI2L CRC BRACE PRYBALSASECT BBSI IIIA BALSA AAC[[ CE EUCABARS Sq BA SRARC P PRSEL SPAR TAP STE E CHEES INTO OTT UBBUS ASEL TUBE Cl--11 -T1___ SACK TOP S BOTTOM SlEET \ C IS TIC BLACE5TUPC llZ RIBS USE MARE TAOS UAYIUUS BALSA %SIBAI&A ILOOARIYSMIC SPIRUL IUB FLT ORJSY Iy ~ II BALSA [CCSO I- IlL -I 0.LI CC DOWEL BIBS / FUSELAGE TOP VIEW ROERSER SYTLE RISC TIP STA~ SUIC BALSA TIISSU STABILIZER ELEV CROSS SECTION MASTER WING RIB TEMPLATE IIO DOATL RISC LOCUTION OP SCYZ\iS RULSA SCEET RUACSUSA WIRE REMOTE SPRUC RAILSICY OIU 4 11COLLCF-I -III PTUSI II III IFII LJII U LEFT WING BOLTS TO ATTOCT / 1116 BALSA SWEET / MUTEFASELAGE TOP S ROTTUM/LEACISO P0CC AT MV AMALK OPPASITI ___________ASSLEOB BAYTUMI NAT IA 50WALSA SATE ALL UTRISUTS B CROSS PIECESBULSA OCIB SC FIN RUDDER CROSS SECTION URSA RAISA--FIN____ VA SO BOLSU COCA3CC BOLSU 1 H IiC ITALY --II GA SQ IUBY PLY AOARLCR BALSA IT FOSELAAE REAR UPRISTT TO SRRRSSTRPS RAIL IIAC TLTWODO DOUWLCR I ELEV TIPS RIlE SOFT 7 TOPE SIMAPS I7 RUD SC/C SA BASSWDOO RAILWGCTL 790 MODEL AVIATION VINDICATOR___ I/A AU SAGE BROWSVIEW THE OK U LIRE FLISATFUSELAGESIDE ___________ ACE S/C SIMPLA SESIPSCCZRAA.B Stabilizer rudder framework medium-weight strip balsa basswood spruce high-stress areas CyA fine construction provided joints well made used what euphemistically referred MonoKote hinges both rudder stabilizer allow tight clean hinge line yet can easily repaired replaced hinged surfaces prior covering framework Dont forget cover mating surfaces thin strip same color material will use balance part before apply hinges dont have nasty-looking off-color hinge gap Fuselage diagonal cross-gralned top bottom planking opposite grain directions top bottom effective way make light fuselage adequate stiffness application Otherwise fuselage basic box liberal use Ysi plywood doublers si may seem like enough thickness surprisingly tough plenty room radio equipment mounted servos 1/16 plywood tray easy removal unit Cut bottom sheet pieces oversize glue together building board Draw centerline bottom view directly sheet work bottom up attach sides other fuselage pieces top pieces attached individually after rest fuselage box complete hardware has installed Vindicators short nose makes imperative weight saved wherever possible behind CG model balanced just right Sullivan flex tank crammed far forward would go foamwrapped battery pack beneath receiver fits below servo tray also positioned far forward possible remote on-off switch used see Ivan Munninghoffs how-to April 1995 issue arranged pushing switch wire position landing gear absconded ACE k/C 12A Simple Series kit theres no reason similar gear wouldnt work along generic tail wheel wanted relatively wide stance aid inexperienced ground handling Dave Brown treaded Lite Elite wheels used save weight intended use cable throttle control cable backordered ready finish fuselage used solid rod instead has worked fine also going fancy use nylon bolts attach wing reminded beginuing modelers would use/prefer classic rubberband attachment drilled fuselage two hold-down dowels bought box #64 rubber bands dowels removable replacement easier access fuel tank pushrods trapped between pieces V4 square balsa former locations Covering models use red-whiteblack color scheme since some sample rolls Goldberg UltraCote UltraCote Plus gave chance try something new white UltraCote Plus particularly unusual because self-adhesive quickly discovered much accurate Im used positioning pieces covering theres no chance slide covering place alignment first worked out fine though believe adhesive helped cover fuselage much less trapped air/bubbling usual covering sheeted surfaces red UltraCote likewise easy useits standard heat-activated adhesive Both UltraCote variations shrank took set very well used MonoKote Trim Sheets logo stripes numbers because thats what hand red quite match UltraCote its really too noticeable covering shrinking accomplished Coverite 21st Century iron outstanding piece equipment Its light weight conveniently shaped shoe excellent temperature control make best iron have used Setup preflight Vindicator balances approximately 33% Mean Aerodynamic Chord MAC Considering models short nosea feature wanted very much felt would aid recovery awkward flight attitudesI fortunate achieve having add useless ballast decide beef up structure bitit would wise extend nose inch After model has properly balanced really nothing unusual preflight Its simply matter checking standard things like free movement control surfaces tightened bolts proper wheel tracking range check etc youve through drill once before youll have no problems Flying waited ideal testing conditions untried model 390 windehill 15mph wind decided would send aloft first time short-wing go-fast/less-inherently stable mode burst intelligence out way total breakin time 10-15 minutes engine checked everything out fired up Tee Dee wobbled onto runway model hand What would happen Stall Violent spin Ground loop checked designated pilot Jay Mealy tumed Vindicator loose model short straight takeoff roll climbed steadily out Jay made few trim corrections tried some gentle maneuvers bad thought Naturally engine quit two minutes flight hadnt run Tee Dee cold weather didnt have enough breakin time anyway quit early Thus immediate look model tracked dead-stick surprise Vindicator came right down chute held line very well Jay floated safely back onto runway problem After brief discussion refuel immediately restarted engine let warm up bit flew full flight no engine problems model handled fine other tendency turu left easily right traced misaligned engine mount gave some left thrust elated model survived Further testing showed model has plenty power will move right along has flown several times 15-mph winds no problem good penetration seems assessment airfoil requirement accurate added wingtips floater/trainer version model tracked better before definitely reacted thermals areaeven under power fuel choice 10% nitro K&B made interesting dilemma engine ran well beyond manufacturers expectations low-nitro fuel saw no need advance nitro content 25% Tee Dee 09s usually use However problems getting idle low enough land modelit wanted keep flying throttle stick way back model doesnt need extra power 25% nitro word Cox may make low idle reliable well try some point idle will likely come down some anyway accumulate flight time engine broken Vindicator has come surprisingly close goal second-step fun/trainer model Its little faster trainer takes little real piloting wanted model others like little bit RC experience much youre pondering first scratch-built effort consider model can built straightedge curve airfoil let state unequivocally fears about 09s power groundless recommended 7 x prop 10% uitro K&B fuel Vindicator will climb steadily little /4 throttle plenty room bit beefing-up desirethe model can clearly handle weight have replaced original microservos standard-size versions has postulated Vindicator would fly Tee Dee 049/051 havent tried yet Special thanks test pilots Jay Mealy Steve Kaluf critique project its inception invaluable help except comments like hey think much fun would go pylon racing airplane dont cut out parts three youre lets add ailerons . Model Aviation 6 6 D 09 RC IROF 14 DIA 4VE O1N W UUAL ug ThE ThANMITtE F1E-LJE JU5T JEA1OL1S OFE ~PINNEET14AT TL rsK rs~ECNP5 ST 11-E tI iECEt &CAJJ TAKE A6DY iRE EEE FLIGHr OUTOFJI4E GUS _ J T tI Q L5A AR N 0 Q 4X&LE Q N lATCI PL BLR KT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Super T Bob Smith Industries Insta-Set accelerator Hardware Du-Bro bolts nuts glow plug driver Tatone metal engine mount Sullivan two-ounce flex tank Sig pushrods devises horns Radio Hitec microservos used JR Max 4 FM transmitter NER-226X receiver 600 mAh battery pack Wing The beauty wing lies Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil first saw section presented 1960 Air Trails Annual number FF models including record-setting Niblite 584 issue have used airfoil great success has relatively sharp entry models built have excellent glide considering its flat-bottomed section felt relatively thin section 9% would help model penetrate under powerthe 09 paranoia againbut would still glide well once engine cut off high point remains same about 37% regardless rib length single template can used ribs makes easy build double-tapered wing like Vindicators Simply cut rectangular rib blank length mark LE TE height align front template LE pivot template match TE mark quick knife slice top camber presto instant rib Use first rib template cut October1995 11 Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil 1960 Air Trails Annual allows ribs cut single template Drafting triangle used assure fuselage alignment Note diagonal grain fuselage bottomreverse angle top Trussed stabilizer framework MonoKote-type hinges used tight smooth fit no gap slop Wing center section has full-depth plywood brace wood near dihedral joint case-hardened CyA ________________ Type RO Sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches long wing 46 inches short wing Engine Tee Dee 09 RO Functions Throttle rudder elevator Flying weight 28 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish UltraCote matching rib other wing half main spar notches cut ribs before assembly dont cut other spar notches until framework has assembled Mark spar locations ribs soft-lead pencil use sharp razor blade cut notches simple notching tool can made couple thin razor blade pieces CyAed side piece wood thats slightly smaller thickness desired notch depth spacer can also attached blades giving uniform depth width notches Vindicators wing derives good deal strength vertical-grained shear webs snug fit no gaps important full-depth / plywood center brace has proven adequate youre planning really horse model around may want go up 32 plywood added peace mind Plug-in tips Both tips tip blocks have brass tubing imbedded plug-in feature tip tubing /32 OD telescopes next-larger size tubing /s OD imbedded end ribs main panels small supporting block locks correct dihedral and/or assures correct alignment small tip blocks couple straight-pin hooks main spar capture #8 rubber band hold wingtip place feel like real wuss wrap piece tape around dihedral joint Both sets wingtips use Hoerner-style shapes cut tip losses give pleasing appearance 12 Model Aviation tip framework classic FF style lightness TurbulatorTubing imbedded tip rib/block telescopes nextspars added after panel has framed uplarger-size tubing/block assembly main panel BALSA SHEETYSA YAP 1 IBRACE lIST BALSA WEB ICY BR BALSA SPAR TOP B BOTTOM IA ROLSA V K CS SR AALSA IIII/ IUA IISACET RIBS CC SUB I/A BALSAICR PLy CITEARALPIBEBACL IAIRS 2\ - F t IJ AUSACTS BCRC 1 H RIGHT WING PLAN LUG B KULSAZIA BALSA LEBSUMS EAREGUSSETS RDOBASS1L I/ ATABI2L CRC BRACE PRYBALSASECT BBSI IIIA BALSA AAC[[ CE EUCABARS Sq BA SRARC P PRSEL SPAR TAP STE E CHEES INTO OTT UBBUS ASEL TUBE Cl--11 -T1___ SACK TOP S BOTTOM SlEET \ C IS TIC BLACE5TUPC llZ RIBS USE MARE TAOS UAYIUUS BALSA %SIBAI&A ILOOARIYSMIC SPIRUL IUB FLT ORJSY Iy ~ II BALSA [CCSO I- IlL -I 0.LI CC DOWEL BIBS / FUSELAGE TOP VIEW ROERSER SYTLE RISC TIP STA~ SUIC BALSA TIISSU STABILIZER ELEV CROSS SECTION MASTER WING RIB TEMPLATE IIO DOATL RISC LOCUTION OP SCYZ\iS RULSA SCEET RUACSUSA WIRE REMOTE SPRUC RAILSICY OIU 4 11COLLCF-I -III PTUSI II III IFII LJII U LEFT WING BOLTS TO ATTOCT / 1116 BALSA SWEET / MUTEFASELAGE TOP S ROTTUM/LEACISO P0CC AT MV AMALK OPPASITI ___________ASSLEOB BAYTUMI NAT IA 50WALSA SATE ALL UTRISUTS B CROSS PIECESBULSA OCIB SC FIN RUDDER CROSS SECTION URSA RAISA--FIN____ VA SO BOLSU COCA3CC BOLSU 1 H IiC ITALY --II GA SQ IUBY PLY AOARLCR BALSA IT FOSELAAE REAR UPRISTT TO SRRRSSTRPS RAIL IIAC TLTWODO DOUWLCR I ELEV TIPS RIlE SOFT 7 TOPE SIMAPS I7 RUD SC/C SA BASSWDOO RAILWGCTL 790 MODEL AVIATION VINDICATOR___ I/A AU SAGE BROWSVIEW THE OK U LIRE FLISATFUSELAGESIDE ___________ ACE S/C SIMPLA SESIPSCCZRAA.B Stabilizer rudder framework medium-weight strip balsa basswood spruce high-stress areas CyA fine construction provided joints well made used what euphemistically referred MonoKote hinges both rudder stabilizer allow tight clean hinge line yet can easily repaired replaced hinged surfaces prior covering framework Dont forget cover mating surfaces thin strip same color material will use balance part before apply hinges dont have nasty-looking off-color hinge gap Fuselage diagonal cross-gralned top bottom planking opposite grain directions top bottom effective way make light fuselage adequate stiffness application Otherwise fuselage basic box liberal use Ysi plywood doublers si may seem like enough thickness surprisingly tough plenty room radio equipment mounted servos 1/16 plywood tray easy removal unit Cut bottom sheet pieces oversize glue together building board Draw centerline bottom view directly sheet work bottom up attach sides other fuselage pieces top pieces attached individually after rest fuselage box complete hardware has installed Vindicators short nose makes imperative weight saved wherever possible behind CG model balanced just right Sullivan flex tank crammed far forward would go foamwrapped battery pack beneath receiver fits below servo tray also positioned far forward possible remote on-off switch used see Ivan Munninghoffs how-to April 1995 issue arranged pushing switch wire position landing gear absconded ACE k/C 12A Simple Series kit theres no reason similar gear wouldnt work along generic tail wheel wanted relatively wide stance aid inexperienced ground handling Dave Brown treaded Lite Elite wheels used save weight intended use cable throttle control cable backordered ready finish fuselage used solid rod instead has worked fine also going fancy use nylon bolts attach wing reminded beginuing modelers would use/prefer classic rubberband attachment drilled fuselage two hold-down dowels bought box #64 rubber bands dowels removable replacement easier access fuel tank pushrods trapped between pieces V4 square balsa former locations Covering models use red-whiteblack color scheme since some sample rolls Goldberg UltraCote UltraCote Plus gave chance try something new white UltraCote Plus particularly unusual because self-adhesive quickly discovered much accurate Im used positioning pieces covering theres no chance slide covering place alignment first worked out fine though believe adhesive helped cover fuselage much less trapped air/bubbling usual covering sheeted surfaces red UltraCote likewise easy useits standard heat-activated adhesive Both UltraCote variations shrank took set very well used MonoKote Trim Sheets logo stripes numbers because thats what hand red quite match UltraCote its really too noticeable covering shrinking accomplished Coverite 21st Century iron outstanding piece equipment Its light weight conveniently shaped shoe excellent temperature control make best iron have used Setup preflight Vindicator balances approximately 33% Mean Aerodynamic Chord MAC Considering models short nosea feature wanted very much felt would aid recovery awkward flight attitudesI fortunate achieve having add useless ballast decide beef up structure bitit would wise extend nose inch After model has properly balanced really nothing unusual preflight Its simply matter checking standard things like free movement control surfaces tightened bolts proper wheel tracking range check etc youve through drill once before youll have no problems Flying waited ideal testing conditions untried model 390 windehill 15mph wind decided would send aloft first time short-wing go-fast/less-inherently stable mode burst intelligence out way total breakin time 10-15 minutes engine checked everything out fired up Tee Dee wobbled onto runway model hand What would happen Stall Violent spin Ground loop checked designated pilot Jay Mealy tumed Vindicator loose model short straight takeoff roll climbed steadily out Jay made few trim corrections tried some gentle maneuvers bad thought Naturally engine quit two minutes flight hadnt run Tee Dee cold weather didnt have enough breakin time anyway quit early Thus immediate look model tracked dead-stick surprise Vindicator came right down chute held line very well Jay floated safely back onto runway problem After brief discussion refuel immediately restarted engine let warm up bit flew full flight no engine problems model handled fine other tendency turu left easily right traced misaligned engine mount gave some left thrust elated model survived Further testing showed model has plenty power will move right along has flown several times 15-mph winds no problem good penetration seems assessment airfoil requirement accurate added wingtips floater/trainer version model tracked better before definitely reacted thermals areaeven under power fuel choice 10% nitro K&B made interesting dilemma engine ran well beyond manufacturers expectations low-nitro fuel saw no need advance nitro content 25% Tee Dee 09s usually use However problems getting idle low enough land modelit wanted keep flying throttle stick way back model doesnt need extra power 25% nitro word Cox may make low idle reliable well try some point idle will likely come down some anyway accumulate flight time engine broken Vindicator has come surprisingly close goal second-step fun/trainer model Its little faster trainer takes little real piloting wanted model others like little bit RC experience much youre pondering first scratch-built effort consider model can built straightedge curve airfoil let state unequivocally fears about 09s power groundless recommended 7 x prop 10% uitro K&B fuel Vindicator will climb steadily little /4 throttle plenty room bit beefing-up desirethe model can clearly handle weight have replaced original microservos standard-size versions has postulated Vindicator would fly Tee Dee 049/051 havent tried yet Special thanks test pilots Jay Mealy Steve Kaluf critique project its inception invaluable help except comments like hey think much fun would go pylon racing airplane dont cut out parts three youre lets add ailerons . Model Aviation 6 6 D 09 RC IROF 14 DIA 4VE O1N W UUAL ug ThE ThANMITtE F1E-LJE JU5T JEA1OL1S OFE ~PINNEET14AT TL rsK rs~ECNP5 ST 11-E tI iECEt &CAJJ TAKE A6DY iRE EEE FLIGHr OUTOFJI4E GUS _ J T tI Q L5A AR N 0 Q 4X&LE Q N lATCI PL BLR KT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Super T Bob Smith Industries Insta-Set accelerator Hardware Du-Bro bolts nuts glow plug driver Tatone metal engine mount Sullivan two-ounce flex tank Sig pushrods devises horns Radio Hitec microservos used JR Max 4 FM transmitter NER-226X receiver 600 mAh battery pack Wing The beauty wing lies Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil first saw section presented 1960 Air Trails Annual number FF models including record-setting Niblite 584 issue have used airfoil great success has relatively sharp entry models built have excellent glide considering its flat-bottomed section felt relatively thin section 9% would help model penetrate under powerthe 09 paranoia againbut would still glide well once engine cut off high point remains same about 37% regardless rib length single template can used ribs makes easy build double-tapered wing like Vindicators Simply cut rectangular rib blank length mark LE TE height align front template LE pivot template match TE mark quick knife slice top camber presto instant rib Use first rib template cut October1995 11 Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil 1960 Air Trails Annual allows ribs cut single template Drafting triangle used assure fuselage alignment Note diagonal grain fuselage bottomreverse angle top Trussed stabilizer framework MonoKote-type hinges used tight smooth fit no gap slop Wing center section has full-depth plywood brace wood near dihedral joint case-hardened CyA ________________ Type RO Sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches long wing 46 inches short wing Engine Tee Dee 09 RO Functions Throttle rudder elevator Flying weight 28 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish UltraCote matching rib other wing half main spar notches cut ribs before assembly dont cut other spar notches until framework has assembled Mark spar locations ribs soft-lead pencil use sharp razor blade cut notches simple notching tool can made couple thin razor blade pieces CyAed side piece wood thats slightly smaller thickness desired notch depth spacer can also attached blades giving uniform depth width notches Vindicators wing derives good deal strength vertical-grained shear webs snug fit no gaps important full-depth / plywood center brace has proven adequate youre planning really horse model around may want go up 32 plywood added peace mind Plug-in tips Both tips tip blocks have brass tubing imbedded plug-in feature tip tubing /32 OD telescopes next-larger size tubing /s OD imbedded end ribs main panels small supporting block locks correct dihedral and/or assures correct alignment small tip blocks couple straight-pin hooks main spar capture #8 rubber band hold wingtip place feel like real wuss wrap piece tape around dihedral joint Both sets wingtips use Hoerner-style shapes cut tip losses give pleasing appearance 12 Model Aviation tip framework classic FF style lightness TurbulatorTubing imbedded tip rib/block telescopes nextspars added after panel has framed uplarger-size tubing/block assembly main panel BALSA SHEETYSA YAP 1 IBRACE lIST BALSA WEB ICY BR BALSA SPAR TOP B BOTTOM IA ROLSA V K CS SR AALSA IIII/ IUA IISACET RIBS CC SUB I/A BALSAICR PLy CITEARALPIBEBACL IAIRS 2\ - F t IJ AUSACTS BCRC 1 H RIGHT WING PLAN LUG B KULSAZIA BALSA LEBSUMS EAREGUSSETS RDOBASS1L I/ ATABI2L CRC BRACE PRYBALSASECT BBSI IIIA BALSA AAC[[ CE EUCABARS Sq BA SRARC P PRSEL SPAR TAP STE E CHEES INTO OTT UBBUS ASEL TUBE Cl--11 -T1___ SACK TOP S BOTTOM SlEET \ C IS TIC BLACE5TUPC llZ RIBS USE MARE TAOS UAYIUUS BALSA %SIBAI&A ILOOARIYSMIC SPIRUL IUB FLT ORJSY Iy ~ II BALSA [CCSO I- IlL -I 0.LI CC DOWEL BIBS / FUSELAGE TOP VIEW ROERSER SYTLE RISC TIP STA~ SUIC BALSA TIISSU STABILIZER ELEV CROSS SECTION MASTER WING RIB TEMPLATE IIO DOATL RISC LOCUTION OP SCYZ\iS RULSA SCEET RUACSUSA WIRE REMOTE SPRUC RAILSICY OIU 4 11COLLCF-I -III PTUSI II III IFII LJII U LEFT WING BOLTS TO ATTOCT / 1116 BALSA SWEET / MUTEFASELAGE TOP S ROTTUM/LEACISO P0CC AT MV AMALK OPPASITI ___________ASSLEOB BAYTUMI NAT IA 50WALSA SATE ALL UTRISUTS B CROSS PIECESBULSA OCIB SC FIN RUDDER CROSS SECTION URSA RAISA--FIN____ VA SO BOLSU COCA3CC BOLSU 1 H IiC ITALY --II GA SQ IUBY PLY AOARLCR BALSA IT FOSELAAE REAR UPRISTT TO SRRRSSTRPS RAIL IIAC TLTWODO DOUWLCR I ELEV TIPS RIlE SOFT 7 TOPE SIMAPS I7 RUD SC/C SA BASSWDOO RAILWGCTL 790 MODEL AVIATION VINDICATOR___ I/A AU SAGE BROWSVIEW THE OK U LIRE FLISATFUSELAGESIDE ___________ ACE S/C SIMPLA SESIPSCCZRAA.B Stabilizer rudder framework medium-weight strip balsa basswood spruce high-stress areas CyA fine construction provided joints well made used what euphemistically referred MonoKote hinges both rudder stabilizer allow tight clean hinge line yet can easily repaired replaced hinged surfaces prior covering framework Dont forget cover mating surfaces thin strip same color material will use balance part before apply hinges dont have nasty-looking off-color hinge gap Fuselage diagonal cross-gralned top bottom planking opposite grain directions top bottom effective way make light fuselage adequate stiffness application Otherwise fuselage basic box liberal use Ysi plywood doublers si may seem like enough thickness surprisingly tough plenty room radio equipment mounted servos 1/16 plywood tray easy removal unit Cut bottom sheet pieces oversize glue together building board Draw centerline bottom view directly sheet work bottom up attach sides other fuselage pieces top pieces attached individually after rest fuselage box complete hardware has installed Vindicators short nose makes imperative weight saved wherever possible behind CG model balanced just right Sullivan flex tank crammed far forward would go foamwrapped battery pack beneath receiver fits below servo tray also positioned far forward possible remote on-off switch used see Ivan Munninghoffs how-to April 1995 issue arranged pushing switch wire position landing gear absconded ACE k/C 12A Simple Series kit theres no reason similar gear wouldnt work along generic tail wheel wanted relatively wide stance aid inexperienced ground handling Dave Brown treaded Lite Elite wheels used save weight intended use cable throttle control cable backordered ready finish fuselage used solid rod instead has worked fine also going fancy use nylon bolts attach wing reminded beginuing modelers would use/prefer classic rubberband attachment drilled fuselage two hold-down dowels bought box #64 rubber bands dowels removable replacement easier access fuel tank pushrods trapped between pieces V4 square balsa former locations Covering models use red-whiteblack color scheme since some sample rolls Goldberg UltraCote UltraCote Plus gave chance try something new white UltraCote Plus particularly unusual because self-adhesive quickly discovered much accurate Im used positioning pieces covering theres no chance slide covering place alignment first worked out fine though believe adhesive helped cover fuselage much less trapped air/bubbling usual covering sheeted surfaces red UltraCote likewise easy useits standard heat-activated adhesive Both UltraCote variations shrank took set very well used MonoKote Trim Sheets logo stripes numbers because thats what hand red quite match UltraCote its really too noticeable covering shrinking accomplished Coverite 21st Century iron outstanding piece equipment Its light weight conveniently shaped shoe excellent temperature control make best iron have used Setup preflight Vindicator balances approximately 33% Mean Aerodynamic Chord MAC Considering models short nosea feature wanted very much felt would aid recovery awkward flight attitudesI fortunate achieve having add useless ballast decide beef up structure bitit would wise extend nose inch After model has properly balanced really nothing unusual preflight Its simply matter checking standard things like free movement control surfaces tightened bolts proper wheel tracking range check etc youve through drill once before youll have no problems Flying waited ideal testing conditions untried model 390 windehill 15mph wind decided would send aloft first time short-wing go-fast/less-inherently stable mode burst intelligence out way total breakin time 10-15 minutes engine checked everything out fired up Tee Dee wobbled onto runway model hand What would happen Stall Violent spin Ground loop checked designated pilot Jay Mealy tumed Vindicator loose model short straight takeoff roll climbed steadily out Jay made few trim corrections tried some gentle maneuvers bad thought Naturally engine quit two minutes flight hadnt run Tee Dee cold weather didnt have enough breakin time anyway quit early Thus immediate look model tracked dead-stick surprise Vindicator came right down chute held line very well Jay floated safely back onto runway problem After brief discussion refuel immediately restarted engine let warm up bit flew full flight no engine problems model handled fine other tendency turu left easily right traced misaligned engine mount gave some left thrust elated model survived Further testing showed model has plenty power will move right along has flown several times 15-mph winds no problem good penetration seems assessment airfoil requirement accurate added wingtips floater/trainer version model tracked better before definitely reacted thermals areaeven under power fuel choice 10% nitro K&B made interesting dilemma engine ran well beyond manufacturers expectations low-nitro fuel saw no need advance nitro content 25% Tee Dee 09s usually use However problems getting idle low enough land modelit wanted keep flying throttle stick way back model doesnt need extra power 25% nitro word Cox may make low idle reliable well try some point idle will likely come down some anyway accumulate flight time engine broken Vindicator has come surprisingly close goal second-step fun/trainer model Its little faster trainer takes little real piloting wanted model others like little bit RC experience much youre pondering first scratch-built effort consider model can built straightedge curve airfoil let state unequivocally fears about 09s power groundless recommended 7 x prop 10% uitro K&B fuel Vindicator will climb steadily little /4 throttle plenty room bit beefing-up desirethe model can clearly handle weight have replaced original microservos standard-size versions has postulated Vindicator would fly Tee Dee 049/051 havent tried yet Special thanks test pilots Jay Mealy Steve Kaluf critique project its inception invaluable help except comments like hey think much fun would go pylon racing airplane dont cut out parts three youre lets add ailerons . Model Aviation 6 6 D 09 RC IROF 14 DIA 4VE O1N W UUAL ug ThE ThANMITtE F1E-LJE JU5T JEA1OL1S OFE ~PINNEET14AT TL rsK rs~ECNP5 ST 11-E tI iECEt &CAJJ TAKE A6DY iRE EEE FLIGHr OUTOFJI4E GUS _ J T tI Q L5A AR N 0 Q 4X&LE Q N lATCI PL BLR KT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Super T Bob Smith Industries Insta-Set accelerator Hardware Du-Bro bolts nuts glow plug driver Tatone metal engine mount Sullivan two-ounce flex tank Sig pushrods devises horns Radio Hitec microservos used JR Max 4 FM transmitter NER-226X receiver 600 mAh battery pack Wing The beauty wing lies Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil first saw section presented 1960 Air Trails Annual number FF models including record-setting Niblite 584 issue have used airfoil great success has relatively sharp entry models built have excellent glide considering its flat-bottomed section felt relatively thin section 9% would help model penetrate under powerthe 09 paranoia againbut would still glide well once engine cut off high point remains same about 37% regardless rib length single template can used ribs makes easy build double-tapered wing like Vindicators Simply cut rectangular rib blank length mark LE TE height align front template LE pivot template match TE mark quick knife slice top camber presto instant rib Use first rib template cut October1995 11 Simplex logarithmic spiral airfoil 1960 Air Trails Annual allows ribs cut single template Drafting triangle used assure fuselage alignment Note diagonal grain fuselage bottomreverse angle top Trussed stabilizer framework MonoKote-type hinges used tight smooth fit no gap slop Wing center section has full-depth plywood brace wood near dihedral joint case-hardened CyA ________________ Type RO Sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches long wing 46 inches short wing Engine Tee Dee 09 RO Functions Throttle rudder elevator Flying weight 28 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish UltraCote matching rib other wing half main spar notches cut ribs before assembly dont cut other spar notches until framework has assembled Mark spar locations ribs soft-lead pencil use sharp razor blade cut notches simple notching tool can made couple thin razor blade pieces CyAed side piece wood thats slightly smaller thickness desired notch depth spacer can also attached blades giving uniform depth width notches Vindicators wing derives good deal strength vertical-grained shear webs snug fit no gaps important full-depth / plywood center brace has proven adequate youre planning really horse model around may want go up 32 plywood added peace mind Plug-in tips Both tips tip blocks have brass tubing imbedded plug-in feature tip tubing /32 OD telescopes next-larger size tubing /s OD imbedded end ribs main panels small supporting block locks correct dihedral and/or assures correct alignment small tip blocks couple straight-pin hooks main spar capture #8 rubber band hold wingtip place feel like real wuss wrap piece tape around dihedral joint Both sets wingtips use Hoerner-style shapes cut tip losses give pleasing appearance 12 Model Aviation tip framework classic FF style lightness TurbulatorTubing imbedded tip rib/block telescopes nextspars added after panel has framed uplarger-size tubing/block assembly main panel BALSA SHEETYSA YAP 1 IBRACE lIST BALSA WEB ICY BR BALSA SPAR TOP B BOTTOM IA ROLSA V K CS SR AALSA IIII/ IUA IISACET RIBS CC SUB I/A BALSAICR PLy CITEARALPIBEBACL IAIRS 2\ - F t IJ AUSACTS BCRC 1 H RIGHT WING PLAN LUG B KULSAZIA BALSA LEBSUMS EAREGUSSETS RDOBASS1L I/ ATABI2L CRC BRACE PRYBALSASECT BBSI IIIA BALSA AAC[[ CE EUCABARS Sq BA SRARC P PRSEL SPAR TAP STE E CHEES INTO OTT UBBUS ASEL TUBE Cl--11 -T1___ SACK TOP S BOTTOM SlEET \ C IS TIC BLACE5TUPC llZ RIBS USE MARE TAOS UAYIUUS BALSA %SIBAI&A ILOOARIYSMIC SPIRUL IUB FLT ORJSY Iy ~ II BALSA [CCSO I- IlL -I 0.LI CC DOWEL BIBS / FUSELAGE TOP VIEW ROERSER SYTLE RISC TIP STA~ SUIC BALSA TIISSU STABILIZER ELEV CROSS SECTION MASTER WING RIB TEMPLATE IIO DOATL RISC LOCUTION OP SCYZ\iS RULSA SCEET RUACSUSA WIRE REMOTE SPRUC RAILSICY OIU 4 11COLLCF-I -III PTUSI II III IFII LJII U LEFT WING BOLTS TO ATTOCT / 1116 BALSA SWEET / MUTEFASELAGE TOP S ROTTUM/LEACISO P0CC AT MV AMALK OPPASITI ___________ASSLEOB BAYTUMI NAT IA 50WALSA SATE ALL UTRISUTS B CROSS PIECESBULSA OCIB SC FIN RUDDER CROSS SECTION URSA RAISA--FIN____ VA SO BOLSU COCA3CC BOLSU 1 H IiC ITALY --II GA SQ IUBY PLY AOARLCR BALSA IT FOSELAAE REAR UPRISTT TO SRRRSSTRPS RAIL IIAC TLTWODO DOUWLCR I ELEV TIPS RIlE SOFT 7 TOPE SIMAPS I7 RUD SC/C SA BASSWDOO RAILWGCTL 790 MODEL AVIATION VINDICATOR___ I/A AU SAGE BROWSVIEW THE OK U LIRE FLISATFUSELAGESIDE ___________ ACE S/C SIMPLA SESIPSCCZRAA.B Stabilizer rudder framework medium-weight strip balsa basswood spruce high-stress areas CyA fine construction provided joints well made used what euphemistically referred MonoKote hinges both rudder stabilizer allow tight clean hinge line yet can easily repaired replaced hinged surfaces prior covering framework Dont forget cover mating surfaces thin strip same color material will use balance part before apply hinges dont have nasty-looking off-color hinge gap Fuselage diagonal cross-gralned top bottom planking opposite grain directions top bottom effective way make light fuselage adequate stiffness application Otherwise fuselage basic box liberal use Ysi plywood doublers si may seem like enough thickness surprisingly tough plenty room radio equipment mounted servos 1/16 plywood tray easy removal unit Cut bottom sheet pieces oversize glue together building board Draw centerline bottom view directly sheet work bottom up attach sides other fuselage pieces top pieces attached individually after rest fuselage box complete hardware has installed Vindicators short nose makes imperative weight saved wherever possible behind CG model balanced just right Sullivan flex tank crammed far forward would go foamwrapped battery pack beneath receiver fits below servo tray also positioned far forward possible remote on-off switch used see Ivan Munninghoffs how-to April 1995 issue arranged pushing switch wire position landing gear absconded ACE k/C 12A Simple Series kit theres no reason similar gear wouldnt work along generic tail wheel wanted relatively wide stance aid inexperienced ground handling Dave Brown treaded Lite Elite wheels used save weight intended use cable throttle control cable backordered ready finish fuselage used solid rod instead has worked fine also going fancy use nylon bolts attach wing reminded beginuing modelers would use/prefer classic rubberband attachment drilled fuselage two hold-down dowels bought box #64 rubber bands dowels removable replacement easier access fuel tank pushrods trapped between pieces V4 square balsa former locations Covering models use red-whiteblack color scheme since some sample rolls Goldberg UltraCote UltraCote Plus gave chance try something new white UltraCote Plus particularly unusual because self-adhesive quickly discovered much accurate Im used positioning pieces covering theres no chance slide covering place alignment first worked out fine though believe adhesive helped cover fuselage much less trapped air/bubbling usual covering sheeted surfaces red UltraCote likewise easy useits standard heat-activated adhesive Both UltraCote variations shrank took set very well used MonoKote Trim Sheets logo stripes numbers because thats what hand red quite match UltraCote its really too noticeable covering shrinking accomplished Coverite 21st Century iron outstanding piece equipment Its light weight conveniently shaped shoe excellent temperature control make best iron have used Setup preflight Vindicator balances approximately 33% Mean Aerodynamic Chord MAC Considering models short nosea feature wanted very much felt would aid recovery awkward flight attitudesI fortunate achieve having add useless ballast decide beef up structure bitit would wise extend nose inch After model has properly balanced really nothing unusual preflight Its simply matter checking standard things like free movement control surfaces tightened bolts proper wheel tracking range check etc youve through drill once before youll have no problems Flying waited ideal testing conditions untried model 390 windehill 15mph wind decided would send aloft first time short-wing go-fast/less-inherently stable mode burst intelligence out way total breakin time 10-15 minutes engine checked everything out fired up Tee Dee wobbled onto runway model hand What would happen Stall Violent spin Ground loop checked designated pilot Jay Mealy tumed Vindicator loose model short straight takeoff roll climbed steadily out Jay made few trim corrections tried some gentle maneuvers bad thought Naturally engine quit two minutes flight hadnt run Tee Dee cold weather didnt have enough breakin time anyway quit early Thus immediate look model tracked dead-stick surprise Vindicator came right down chute held line very well Jay floated safely back onto runway problem After brief discussion refuel immediately restarted engine let warm up bit flew full flight no engine problems model handled fine other tendency turu left easily right traced misaligned engine mount gave some left thrust elated model survived Further testing showed model has plenty power will move right along has flown several times 15-mph winds no problem good penetration seems assessment airfoil requirement accurate added wingtips floater/trainer version model tracked better before definitely reacted thermals areaeven under power fuel choice 10% nitro K&B made interesting dilemma engine ran well beyond manufacturers expectations low-nitro fuel saw no need advance nitro content 25% Tee Dee 09s usually use However problems getting idle low enough land modelit wanted keep flying throttle stick way back model doesnt need extra power 25% nitro word Cox may make low idle reliable well try some point idle will likely come down some anyway accumulate flight time engine broken Vindicator has come surprisingly close goal second-step fun/trainer model Its little faster trainer takes little real piloting wanted model others like little bit RC experience much youre pondering first scratch-built effort consider model can built straightedge curve airfoil let state unequivocally fears about 09s power groundless recommended 7 x prop 10% uitro K&B fuel Vindicator will climb steadily little /4 throttle plenty room bit beefing-up desirethe model can clearly handle weight have replaced original microservos standard-size versions has postulated Vindicator would fly Tee Dee 049/051 havent tried yet Special thanks test pilots Jay Mealy Steve Kaluf critique project its inception invaluable help except comments like hey think much fun would go pylon racing airplane dont cut out parts three youre lets add ailerons . Model Aviation 6 6 D 09 RC IROF 14 DIA 4VE O1N W UUAL ug ThE ThANMITtE F1E-LJE JU5T JEA1OL1S OFE ~PINNEET14AT TL rsK rs~ECNP5 ST 11-E tI iECEt &CAJJ TAKE A6DY iRE EEE FLIGHr OUTOFJI4E GUS _ J T tI Q L5A AR N 0 Q 4X&LE Q N lATCI PL BLR KT