Author: W. Paul
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/06
Page Numbers: 57, 116, 124
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Control Line: Aerobatics

Wynn Paul

AT THIS TIME there are several products available for Stunt fliers that are not available through regular hobby shops. These are, for the most part, products of the sometimes-nefarious "cottage industries"; however, the writer feels that this group of "manufacturers" can deliver the goods. Please note these manufacturers produce items in their spare time and are subject to regular job pressures; allow for possible delays and do not contact the writer or Model Aviation about delivery times.

Wings

Let's start with wings, since this is the most basic part of a new construction project.

  • John Poynter — foam wings covered with balsa. The "basic collection" consists of Genesis, Gieseke, Nobler, Stiletto, and Derringer 46 wings; special ones can be built on request. John now uses an epoxy-type glue to hold down the skins, which takes longer to prepare. Allow at least one month for delivery. Prices vary by specification. John has reportedly stopped making elevators and stabilizers.
  • Contact: John Poynter, 10261 Janice Lynn, Cypress, CA 90630; tel: (213) 596-9053.
  • Bob Nicks — cuts foam wings supplied to Stunt fliers without sheeting. Wings are ready for the bellcrank and sheeting.
  • Contact: Bob Nicks, 1211 Brookgreen Drive, Cary, NC 27511; tel: (919) 467-6270.

Engine work

At present, the only person the writer knows who is doing engine rework is Vic Garner.

  • Services: conversion of standard ringed engines to the Dykes ring setup (ST .46, OS Max .40 and .45 FSR, HP .40); installation of chromed sleeves; other engine work on a consulting basis.
  • Contact: Vic Garner, 283 Livermore Ave., Livermore, CA 94550.
  • Work tel. (before 5:30 p.m. California time): (415) 447-1767.
  • Home tel. (after 6:00 p.m. California time): (415) 447-3786.

Fuel tanks

There are four sources of Stunt fuel tanks (not listed in particular order):

  1. Carolina-Taffinder (Taff's Tanks and Randy's Custom Tanks)
  • Styles: profile, wide or narrow wedge, Half-A, Rat Race, Goodyear, Combat; standard or uni-flow venting.
  • Catalog: send 50¢ for catalog.
  • Contact: Carolina-Taffinder, 8345 Delhi Road, Charleston Hts., SC 29405; tel: (803) 553-7169.
  • Note: C-T also sells Custom Blend Fuels brand of model airplane fuel.
  1. Ed Robbert Custom Fuel Tanks
  • Made to fit any Stunt plane; suction or uni-flow; no Half-A tanks.
  • Contact: Ed Robbert, 1616 Meadowthorpe Ave., Lexington, KY 40505; tel: (606) 253-1769.
  1. Mike Mustain Custom Fuel Tanks
  • For Stunt; suction or uni-flow; all sizes and shapes.
  • Contact: Mike Mustain, 214 Gilbert Street, Kenton, OH 43326.
  1. Randy Hancock Tanks
  • Made to fit Stunt planes; suction or uni-flow; also makes Half-A tanks.
  • Contact: Randy Hancock, Rte. 1, Spring Station Road, Midway, KY 40347; tel: (606) 846-4133.

Thread repair

  • If you have stripped threads on the head, bearing housing or backplate of your OS Max .40 or .45 FSR, Ed Robbert can install a metric Heli-Coil.
  • Price: $5.00 plus $1.00 for mailing.
  • Contact: Ed Robbert (address above).

Control systems (complete)

  • Includes bushed bellcrank, leadout fixture, bushings for pushrods, horn bearings as built per buyer's instructions.
  • Contact: Chuck DeLano for specs, 4631 N. Mitchner Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46226; tel: (317) 546-1648.

Mufflers and control horns

  • Genesis Muffler — designed by World Champion Bob Hunt, manufactured by Jim Hunt. Fits .05, .40, .45 FSR, HP .40.
  • Cost: $15.00 plus postage & packing.
  • Order: Jim Hunt, J. H. Hunt Design Sales Co., P.O. Box 599, Saddle Brook, NJ 07662-0599.
  • Genesis control horn — bushings already soldered in, brass bearings for attaching to the wing.
  • Sizes: 3/32", 4", 5", and 6".
  • Prices: $2.25 to $2.55 plus 50¢ postage.
  • Order: Jim Hunt (address above).

Bellcranks, horns and related hardware

  • Nylon (Delrin) bellcranks — 3.5 in. hole-to-hole, triangular construction, Delrin AF bushings, weight 11.8 grams (including bushing).
  • Price: $4.00 each.
  • Available from the writer (Wynn Paul).
  • DeLano custom-made flap and elevator horns — stainless steel horn, steel shank, drilled or undrilled; no bearings but needs only small pieces of brass tubing for a bearing; large size for flaps, smaller size for elevators.
  • Price: $2.00 each plus 25¢ postage.
  • Order from: Wynn Paul.
  • Metal bellcranks — steel bellcranks with brass bushings for 6-32 bolt included.
  • Sizes: C-25 is 3.5 in.; C-26 is 2.5 in. (hole to hole).
  • Cost: $2.00 each plus $1.00 postage and handling. No personal checks.
  • Order from: Leon R. Rytarksy, 7787 Archdale Avenue, Detroit, MI 48228.

Leadout fixtures

  • One-piece aluminum adjustable leadout fixtures — spacing from 9/16" to 1-1/16", set in plywood.
  • Two-piece aluminum individually-adjustable leadout guides — set in plywood.
  • Price: $3.00 each plus 25¢ postage.
  • Order from: Wynn Paul.

Engine venturi sets

  • Aluminum, color coded for size:
  • Blue: .295 in.
  • Green: .288 in.
  • Gold: .281 in.
  • Red: .275 in.
  • Made for ST .46 and OS Max .40 and .45 FSR. Sold in sets of four only; sets come with O-rings.
  • Price: $16.00 per set.
  • Order from: Wynn Paul.

Publications and miscellaneous items

  • A 35-page reference manual by Wynn Paul covering cowlings, elevators, fiberglass, engines and engine work, fuel tanks, hinges, landing gear, molded balsa construction, Old-Time Stunt, trimming the Stunt plane, wings, etc. This publication is a listing of articles and does not contain copies of the listed articles.
  • Individually-numbered copies available at $10.00 each.
  • PAMPA patches and decals
  • PAMPA patches: $2.50 each.
  • Decals: $1.75 each (available in five colors).
  • Available from: Wynn Paul.
  • For information about Stunt or PAMPA, or to order items from Wynn Paul:
  • Contact: Wynn Paul, 1640 Maywick Drive, Lexington, KY 40504; tel: (606) 277-4645.

Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.