Aeromodeller February 1960
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FEBRUARY I960 for smooth dynamic power QUICKSTART FUEL The manufacturers of Britain’s finest model engines now bring you Britain's finest fuels. Quickstart Glow Fuel Many hundreds of engine tests lie behind the Methanol based, lubricated with the purest castor oil, development of Quickstart formulae. well fortified with nitro Top quality oils and chemicals from famous organisations paraffins to ensure instant starting and improved performance. like Esso Petroleum Ltd. and I.C.I. Ltd. make the A pint 3/- I pint 5/- perfect blend . the perfect fuel for all your engines. Quickstart Diesel Fuel Get a can of Quickstart Fuel from your Λ balanced blend of quality oils local Model Shop NOW. You'll be amazed and a special additive at the improved performance it brings! bring easy starting, smooth running and sparkling performance Ready to use — in k pint (10 oz.) and I pint (20 oz.) to every diesel engine. 1 pint 3/- I pint 5/- cans — complete with 3-inch spouts For all that’s best in power flying D AVIES-CHARLTON LIMITED Hll.LS MEADOW DOUGLAS ISLE OI: MAN Trade supplies are available through Messrs. .4. .4. Hales Limited. 26 Station Close, Potters Par, Middlesex February, I960 57 \m m THESE KITS Fit./Lieut. M. F. Hawkins holding his Keilkraft SPECTRE, with which he won the Control Line Stunt Contest at the Tenth United Kingdom Royal Air Force Model Aircraft Championships — held at Debden Aerodrome, Essex, on the 26th and 27th September, 1959. SPECTRE The Spectre is a 4Γ span Stunt Model for engines from 2.5 to 3.5 c.c. A De Luxe kit containing die-cut parts for quick and easy building. ΟΙ/Ό — and just read these letters praising the Keilkraft CAPRICE! 72 Bclsize Road, 12 Goodwood Crescent, Hemel Hempstead, Singlewell, H e r t s . G ra v e s e n d . D e a r S ir s , K e n t . I feel I must write to you and pass on this information D e a r S ir s , I have recently after many years started building model I am writing to thank you for putting such a good kit on aircraft again, starting with your PIPER CU B, but this is the market which is the KEILKRAFT CAPRICE, which I not the model in question. would recommend to any future modellers. I purchased last Monday from "Henisons” of Hemel This model had six off the line flights which regularly Hempstead your CAPRICE GLIDER, my first ever. A f t e r turned in flights over three minutes, on the sixth one it was a week’s work and many hours sleep lost she was taken off timed for 27 minutes, before it was last seen disappearing the plan last night (Saturday), doped, and balanced and left into high clouds, from which the model has not yet been till this afternoon. This being our club day for flying (Apslcy recovered. This performance can be verified by several Aero Model Club). members of the North Kent "Nomads”. On arriving at our field she was assembled and launched Thanking you once again for this superb model. on a straight glide for a distance of approx. 20 yards, no Yours faithfully, trimming or alteration being necessary at all. W e then at R. RENNELL. 2.55 p.m. launched her on the line. She was set with a one- minute D.T. Three other club members set watches on her and at 5-to-4 clocked off. W e followed by car for about six m iles and lost sight through the twisting lanes. It was then still going strong in the vicinity of St. Albans. Although disappointed and a little sad, being first flight, CAPRICE I feel I must say my confidence and praise to you on the S I ' span Contest design and quality of your kits. Here’s hoping for a speedy Glider. Kit con return of one said "CAPRICE”, lost out of sight and still tains all die-cut going this Sunday. parts. | 5 9 My thanks again for your first class kits. I re m a in , Yours sincerely, BRIAN R. ENGLAND. If PERFORMANCE counts with you···· BUY 3a3Qjiaoa 58 February, I960 ME 109 MESSERSCHMITT This famous German fighter of World War 11 gained tremendous respect from the Allies as a first class interceptor plane. It inflicted many losses on Allied bombers. Aurora’s model faith fully reproduces this aircraft. Wingspan 8 in. Length 8 in. Price 5/11. Kit No. 55. SPAD 13 I lor speed and ability to climb made the Spad 13 a most dangerous opponent. This single seat scout See these and other great plane made its first appearance in the late summer of 19 i7. Complete Aurora Kits at your model with pilot and mechanic. Wingspan shop. Even better—send 7 in. Length 5J in. Kit No. 107. 5d. in stamps NOW for Price 3/-. the complete catalogue in full colour. It’s packed with fascinating models and interesting information. CONVAIR F-102 “ DART” Send for it right away. The F-102 is a supersonic, all weather interceptor fighter designed for day and night use. Its speed at level flight is faster than sound. Wingspan 3) in. Length 6J in. Price 2/-. Kit No. 290. AURORA AIRCRAFT FROM 2/-; SHIPS FROM 6/11; KNIGHTS FROM 7/11; ARMY EQUIPMENT FROM 6/1 NATIONAL FIGURES FROM 6/11. Post this coupon today for your Aurora Catalogue. Please send me the new full colour Aurora Catalogue for 'which I enclose 5d. in stamps. Name Address PLAYCRAFT TOYS LTD ., DEPT. E 120 M 00RGATE, LONDON. E.C.2 Kindly mention AEROM ODELLER when replying to advertisers February, I960 59 7.00 p.m. With everything prepared. John Arnold of Hampshire is ready for his attempt to *'beat-the-clock". Cum 'BEAT THE c l o c k COMPETITION ! 7.15 p.m. W ith beams drilled and bolts located, f e e N e t r m o n t h ? A wing and fuselage halves cemented together. FOR FULL DETAILS OF THIS GREAT CONTEST 7.32 p.m. All tail surfaces fixed, tape hinges prepared, he locates the fulcrum. Exploded view shows Just how easy the Designers have made it for you! Wing has finished aerofoil section—hole drilled for fulcrum—fully shaped, hollowed and slotted fuselage halves— ready located hardwood motor beams— Under carnage ready- to-fit complete with sorbo wheels—All necessary wire and hardware parts—Bright checker transfers for decor. Suitable for ·5 to 1-49 c.c. Diesel or Glow motors, with integral tanks—You just bolt the motor in place, that’s all! P r ic e 2 7 6 8.5 p.m. Controls connected, model complete— For full details of this super competition he’s taken just over the hour. Can YOU beat this ask your “ Veron” dealer for leaflet or time! See next month’s ‘•Aeromodeller“ o r ask S.A.E. to us. your ’’Veron” dealer for details. J MODEL AIRCRAFT (Bournemouth) LTD. p o p u j£ fL / NORWOODMADU/nnn PLACEm ore ·. BOURNEMOUTHnniiotic m o i i t u .· HANTSu a u t c w o r l d . Telephone: BOURNEMOUTH 43061· WHOLESALE ONLY Kindly mention AER O M O D E LLER when replying to advertisers '»\;3 : j cj m m m 60 February. I960 Just like the real thing! Airfix kits are not just models — they’re exact replicas, each series to a constant scale. Photograph by permission o f Croup Captain J, £ . Johnson, D.S.O.. D.f.C. Airfix I 72nd scale SpitfireM kIX. 2 /. There are models galore in the Airfix range! Aircraft from fighters to bombers (all to the same I /72nd scale), 00 gauge railway accessories, vintage cars, historical ships. Airfix ralue is unbeatable — isk your dealer for the latest list. Nearly 100 kits from 2/- to IO/6d. STOP PRESS! THE WORLD S GREATEST VALUE IN CONSTRUCTION KITS Latest Airfix Production From Model and Hobby Shops, Toy Shops and F. W. Woolworth VINTAGE CARS TRACKSIDE SERIES 1930 Bentley 2/- tevel Crossing 2 - JET PROVOST MODEL I 72nd scale model of the Hunting Jet Provost FIGURES T.3 — the jet trainer now in service with the R.A.F. Wing span 6 inches. Complete with Lifeguard marking transfers and display stand, 2/- 2h A lio new: HO and 00 gauge W ater Tow er, latest addi HISTORICAL SHIPS tion to the Trackside Series. high, finely detailed 3/- H.M .S. Victory 2/- IA4S9J Kindly mention AERO MO D ELLER zvhen replying to advertisers February, I960 61 mJm ALLEN-MERCURY Since their introduction nearly five years ago Alien-Mercury engines have earned themselves an unequalled reputation for sound value, good performance, and long life. The whole range of engines can be relied on to give of their best in the hands of beginners and experts alike. In choosing an Alien-Mercury motor you are sharing in the accumulated know-how of the best team of model engine engineers in the business. CHOOSE AN ALLEN-MERCURY MOTOR FOR YOUR 1960 FLYING Distributed by H. J. NICHOLLS (W HOLESALE) LTD. A .M . 2 5 308 Holloway Road, London, A firmly established A .M . 3 5 N .7 favourite with all classes of modellers. Without question It is a first-class tho most popular general-purpose c.c. engine engino. available today. A.M. .049 MOTORGLO- 6 6 /5 Without doubt the best engine ever for 6 9 /6 the beginner. The easiest starting engine of all time fitted with the patented Wen-Mac Rotomatic starter.