Edition: Model Aviation - 2001/05
Page Numbers: 144,145
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Modeler's Mall

Manufacturers who wish to have their products considered for inclusion in this department should send information and a photo, if possible, to the editorial office of Model Aviation. These reviews are composed from such information and do not imply an endorsement of the products.

Short 184 — Windsock Datafile

Wise Owl Worldwide Publications 1926 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 204, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-6145 Tel.: (310) 944-5033; Fax: (310) 944-9963; E-mail: wiseowl@sprintmail.com Web site: www.wiseowlmagazines.com

  • Windsock Datafile No. 85: Short 184.
  • Price: $21 post-paid ($22.68 for CA residents).
  • For a complete list of other Datafiles, Mini Datafiles, and Datafile Specials still in print (all orderable through Wise Owl), refer to the company web site.

T-38 Talon — Scale Rims and Tires

Bob Fiorenze 401 Westchester Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Tel.: (407) 673-9080 Web site: www.rcaviation.com/fiorenze

  • Preassembled, lightweight rims and tires; tires molded black, rims molded gray (ready to paint).
  • Hub and lug-nut details are molded into the rims.
  • Originally designed for the T-38 Talon but suitable for any jet or sport airplane requiring similar dimensions:
  • Nose tire: 2 5/8" diameter x 5/8" wide
  • Nose rim: 1 13/16" diameter
  • Main tire: 3" diameter x 3/4" wide
  • Main rim: 2 1/8" diameter
  • Price: $100 (set of three). Send $3 for an illustrated catalog.

Documentation Picture Packs — Fokker D.VIII (E.V)

Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum Box 229, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Tel.: (845) 752-3200; Fax: (845) 758-6481 Web site: www.oldrhinebeck.org

  • The Fokker D.VIII is the latest subject in The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome's aircraft "Picture Packs" series.
  • Each Picture Pack includes 20–24 4 x 6-inch color photographs (front, side, rear, quarter views) plus close-ups of strut and cable fittings, landing gear details, hinging, tail surfaces, cockpit details, etc.
  • Prints are provided in a compact photo album. When available, paint descriptions and sources of additional documentation are included.
  • Additional Picture Packs will be released in coming months.
  • Price: $20 + $4 S&H. Please include applicable sales tax. Shipping rates quoted are for deliveries in the continental U.S.; contact the museum for other rates.
  • Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted. For further information about Picture Packs, gift shop items, and museum memberships, contact the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum.

RC Airplane Instructor and Student Handbook

RCIP Publishing 445 E. Lamar Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012 Tel.: (602) 277-6241; E-mail: colbobmorris@earthlink.net

  • Author: Robert A. Morris, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.). Originally developed to provide efficient RC training for hobby-shop customers; refined over 20 years.
  • Intended for instructors and prospective RC fliers to provide reality-based decisions and to bypass popular folklore.
  • Softbound; 74 pages (8½ x 11); approximately 25,000 words; illustrated.
  • Includes proven instructional methodology, flying lesson plans, and discussions.
  • Price: $19.95 + $3 S&H (Arizona residents add 5% tax). Visa, MasterCard, and American Express accepted.

3-D Paddles with 3mm Holes

Miniature Aircraft USA 3743 Silver Star Rd., Orlando, FL 32808 Tel.: (407) 292-4267; Fax: (407) 292-4296 Web site: www.x-cellerhelicopters.com

  • New for 2001: 3-D-style paddles (Item #0871-6) offering quick, precise response and stable hovering.
  • Fit all 30-size helicopters with 3mm flybars.
  • Specifications:
  • Length: 106.6 mm
  • Chord (tapered): 60.5 to 52.0 mm
  • Color: white
  • Weight: 20 grams
  • Available at local hobby shops or order direct.

Hangar 9 J-3 Piper Cub — Almost Ready to Fly (ARF)

Horizon Hobby, Inc. (Hangar 9 products distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby) 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign, IL 61822 Tel.: (217) 355-9511 Web site: www.horizonhobby.com

  • Model: Hangar 9 HAN1550 J-3 Piper Cub ARF. Price: $379.95.
  • IMAA-legal 1/4 scale with a 100" wingspan; two-piece plug-in wing for easier transport.
  • Comes 90% prebuilt and covered in WorldTex fabric with black lightning bolts on the fuselage. High-quality wood selection and factory construction using cyanoacrylate (CyA) and epoxy.
  • Features: prefinished one-piece fiberglass cowl with molded engine head and separate air scoops; genuine Du-Bro scale Cub wheels; prebuilt and covered functional struts; aluminum prepainted landing gear with scale shock-absorbing detail; clear windows that pop into place; scale wheel assembly.
  • Recommended power: 120–180-size four-stroke engines or 1.08–1.48 two-strokes; Zenoah G-23 recommended for gas.
  • Flight characteristics: gentle—if you can comfortably fly a 40-size trainer, you'll feel at home within a flight or two.

Balsa Lite Dowels

Sig Manufacturing Company, Inc. 401-7 S. Front St., Montezuma, IA 50171-0520 Tel.: (641) 623-5154; Toll-free orders: (800) 247-5008; Fax: (641) 623-3922 E-mail: mail@sigmfg.com; Web site: www.sigmfg.com

  • Balsa Lite Dowels are more than 70% lighter than conventional birch dowels—ideal where weight is a concern.
  • Recommended for electric RC, free flight, and indoor fliers, and suitable for general craft projects.
  • Available in four sizes (36" length):
  • 3/16" x 36" — Item #SIGB801 — MSRP $1.30 each
  • 1/4" x 36" — Item #SIGB802 — MSRP $1.40 each
  • 5/16" x 36" — Item #SIGB803 — MSRP $1.50 each
  • 3/8" x 36" — Item #SIGB804 — MSRP $1.60 each
  • Available from your local Sig authorized dealer. Contact Sig for further information.

Gee-Bee Model D Sportster kit

Hobby Hangar 7715 Industrial St., West Melbourne, FL 32904 Tel.: (321) 727-8227; E-mail: hobbyhangar@aol.com Web site: www.hobbyhangar.com

  • .25-powered Gee-Bee Sportster kit (Kit #HGR 170). All-wood, laser-cut kit for the Sport Scale modeler.
  • Kit includes precisely cut balsa and hardwood parts, a comprehensive hardware package, durable plastic parts, a full-size plan, and a photo-illustrated assembly manual. Suitable for seasoned modelers and newcomers.
  • Send a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for a fully illustrated brochure and specification sheet.
  • Specifications:
  • Scale: 1/4
  • Wingspan: 41.7 inches
  • Length: 27.5 inches
  • Wing area: 326 sq in
  • Weight: 42–48 oz
  • Power: .25 (two-stroke) or .26 (four-stroke)
  • Price: $64.95. Add $6 shipping and handling within the 48 contiguous states. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Personal checks must clear the bank before shipment. Contact Hobby Hangar for further information.

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