Control Line: Speed
Gene Hempel
301 N. Yale Dr. Garland, TX 75042
To all concerned modelers:
It appears that no one has any interest in communicating their thoughts with, or contributing any useful information to, this CL Speed column. This only proves that there are only a handful of speed fliers left in this country who compete. The few who are left do not concern themselves with sharing their thoughts or information with others.
I have found from past experience that individuals like to criticize what another person does—but never offer any help to solve the problems.
This Speed column is for your reading, and I need your help in trying to make it informative and enjoyable. I enlist information from all aspects of the hobby. There are ideas hiding in your workshop just waiting to be mailed here so that they can be enjoyed by others.
New products
- Modelers' table (Jerry Bailey)
A new modelers' table allows you to stand in an upright position while working on your model; the handy stool can also be used for sitting. The table top is constructed from luan mahogany, the legs are Douglas fir, and hardware is 1/4-28 steel bolts with locking nuts. The table folds within itself for easy transport. The set weighs 11 lb and stands 31 1/2 in tall. The tabletop is 16 x 24 in and the stool top is 16 x 12 in. Copyright No. 0427003412. Price: $49.95. Available from Jerry Bailey, 512 June Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76108.
- Flying line reel (Pro-Stunt Products — Windy Urtnowski)
A large, highly visible molded-plastic control line reel with an extra clip for tying down lines. The design allows right- or left-handed use. Price: $9.95 (includes shipping and handling). For a free catalog listing many hard-to-find CL items, write: Pro-Stunt Products, 9 Union Ave., Little Ferry, NJ 07643.
- Speed pans (Nick Arpino)
Nick manufactures a complete line of speed pans. His latest offering is the Formula "40" speed pan, cast with exceptional workmanship. Price: $24.95 each (including postage and handling). Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope (SASE) for information on other items. Contact: Nick Arpino, 301 Woodacres Rd., East Patchogue, NY 11772.
- FAI Speed pan (Nelson Competition Engines)
Machined from solid bar stock, this pan is a copy of the one built by the U.S.S.R.'s Kalmykov (photo previously shown in the February 1989 issue). Price: $35 plus $3 postage. Henry Nelson also offers useful items for speed modelers, including a 1-1/8-in diameter aluminum spinner suitable for .21 Sport Speed. For a complete product listing, send a SASE to: Nelson Competition Engines, R.D. 2, Box 233, Ramsey Rd., Zelienople, PA 16063.
- Jigging Putty (Eastwood Co.)
A reusable putty useful for holding parts in position while welding, soldering, or brazing. It can shield surfaces from heat damage and act as a heat sink to reduce distortion—handy for repairing tuned pipes. Comes in a 2-lb pail. Price: $15.95 plus shipping and handling. Eastwood also stocks aluminum welding rods usable with an ordinary propane torch. For information, write: Eastwood Co., P.O. Box 296, Malvern, PA 19355.
- Aluminum Paste (Leichtung Workshops)
A paste that provides an easy way to weld and repair aluminum without welding equipment. Apply a bead of paste, heat evenly with a propane torch to about 700°F until the paste flows and turns white. The finished joint will be stronger than the base metal and will not oxidize. Contact: Leichtung Workshops, 4944 Commerce Parkway, Cleveland, OH 44128.
If you write to any of these suppliers, please tell them you heard about them in the Model Aviation "CL Speed" column.
If any of you have information on new products available for modelers, please mail it to me, and I will compile a list and publish it later for all to share. Be sure to mail me those ideas and suggestions you are still holding back on.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
