ΕΧΗ/ΒΓ/Ο THIS ISSUE INCLUDES W. MUSCIANO’S C/L HAWKER HART · CYRIL SHAW’S ENVOY # BRITISH RECORD HOLDING A 7 SAILPLANE · A SPECIAL ARTICLE ON CHUCK GLIDERS WITH FULL SIZE PLANS · ALL OUR REGULAR FEATURES UT3 Digital Edition Magazines. This issue magazine after the initial original scanning, has been digitally processing for better results and lower capacity Pdf file from me. The plans and the articles that exist within, you can find published at full dimensions to build a model at the following websites. All Plans and Articles can be found here: Hlsat Blog Free Plans and Articles. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=107085 AeroFred Gallery Free Plans. http://aerofred.com/index.php Hip Pocket Aeronautics Gallery Free Plans. http://www.hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_plans/index.php Diligence Work by Hlsat. PKJJENT THEIR^iATEST 3 ! b F , - 0 M £ * » Λ 4 * m . M i W i i ■THE GREATEST ADVANCES IN RADIO CONTROl E.D. C O M PAC T E.D. REED U N IT ESCAPEMENT We offer this Unit separately, In response co many requests complete with circuit diagram of a suitable transmitter and receiver we can now offer the E.D. to enable the more technically- "Compact" Escapement minded to construct their own which has under half the tota equipment. This is in answer to area of previous escapements. many enquiries for such com­ The special features are : one ponents. hole fixing, redesigned magnet The reed unit can be supplied in system giving low current three different frequency ranges consumption and obviating which, when combined, will give up to nine channels. This should necessity for currency saving adequately meet the demands of the devices. multiple control enthusiast. Price £ 1 .2 .1 1 inch P.T. Price £5.0.0 inch Ρ.Γ E.D. MK. II “ MINIATURE 3” RADIO CONTROL UNIT COMPRISING TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER The great success enjoyed by our famous Mk. I Radio Control Unit has now resulted in our chief back room boy. Mr. George Honnest Redlich. producing the " E.D. Mk. II Miniature 3 ” which still combines the three main features of range, reliability and safety against interference, but with reduced weight, size and battery consumption. A standard battery pack w ill give over 3 hours C O N T IN U O U S OPERATION with a receiver and batteries weight of only I0J ozs. We specially emphasize that deaf aid H A R D valves with a life of over 3.000 hours are used in the receiver. The transmitter is wired for dual purpose use and will operate either carrier or modulated receivers. Price—Complete, £18 . 10.0 inch P.T. Receiver, £11 . 10.0 inch P.T. Transmitter. £7.0.0 incl. P.T. E.D. Mk. IV RADIO CONTROL UNIT, TUNED REED, 3 CHANNELS E.D. P O LA R IZE D RELAY Comprising transmitter, control box and receiver incorporating reed unit giv>ng o u tp u t fo r threo separate channels. The channel* can operate either Constant research into the design of relays for Radio Control has developed this new compact unit which is polarized by aticonal magnet escapements and o r e lectric motors. and employs a fully balanced leal armature. Convincing proof o f its stab ility and re lia b ility «as given when used in the Great stress has been laid on mechanical construction which eliminates recent cross-Channel success o f 9 hours duration under extrem ely adverse unreliable operation and h it and miss adiuetments. Unaffected by conditions. vibration, it stands up to rough usage. H A R O valves w ith a life o f over 3.000 hours are used throughout. In spite o f its robustness it is capable o f operating on current changes of P rice under I M A. The lig h t w eight o f the leaf armature enables it to Unit complete ............... Ω 5 . 0 . 0 in d . P.T. positively fo llo w signals o f up to 30 per second and is therefore ideally Receiver ....................................... £ 1 5 . 0 . 0 .. „ suitable for all types of pulse operation. Transmitter and Control Box £10.0.0 „ P rice 3 0 /- ORDER THROUGH YOUR MODEL SHOP ¥1ELECTRONIC DEVELOPMENTS (SURREY) LTD raciTM m rnufs DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERS 1223 18, VILLIERS ROAD, KINGSTON-ON-THAMES. SURREY, ENGLAND. hi nit lit mention AKHOMODELLEH when replying to advertisers January, rg$2 Aeromode ller H ere’s proof* Mr. W. G. Piper of Tottenham and hit ton, Alan, are Monocoupe cnthunaitt. Mr. P. senior, flies a 40 (w ith Mills 0 75) and to date (20/II/S I) hat completed over 80 perfect flig h t· (no crashes o r major damage). Mr. P. junior, went for the 64 and w»th a M ills 1-3 fitte d has made over 120 perfect flights to date. Father and son are a fam iliar sight at Fairlop each Sunday, and w ill te ll you themselves just how highly they think of Mercury Kits, and why. Both Mr. Piper senior and ju n io r, have no special claims to aero- modelling beyond onthusiasm, which is Photo by but one moro proof that in the hands of E. Stoffcl average modellers. M ercury K its combine first-class performance with long working life. MONOCOUPE 64 Builds in to 2 ' to I ft. scale m odel, fo r 1 4 -2 4 diesels. Ideal fo r E .O ., Radio Control eQuipment. 6 6 ' - MONOCOUPE 40 Smaller version for O S to 0 87 c.c. diesels. 26 7 llli·/ «/ο it sh ou ld C H R IS L E A MERCURY MARTIN SAILPLANE SKYJEEP Mercury's latest, an intermediate pre­ choose M ERCU M A beautiful replica of contest 40" tow lin e sailplano, is fast a famous British light winning adherents everywhere. Specially The materials in Mercury Kits are so plane. 4 5 'wing span good, and so accurately and thoughtfully recommended as a follow-on from ft For 0 5 to 0-87 the Magpie. O / J prepared. diesels. Outstanding Mercury Models give " expert perlorm Ό the Mercury flying ance ” in the hands o f average m odelleis. scale senes, n n N ow V f . / Structurally. Mercury Models are ex­ ceptionally robust, so extra long flying life may be expected. Every Mercury Kit includes full-sited beautifully detailed plan and compre­ hensive building instructions. STINSON VOYAGER 42 For Quality, performance, design and For 0-5 c.c. to 0-87 diesels. value. Mercury lead every tim e— and Came 1st and 2nd in All- there are models for all. Brits in R.A.F. F/F Scale Championships. I9SI N ow ★ni iu n iv %<<'i ssoim s slnuouncinfj another 28'8 MERCURY also manufacture a wide range of accessories fo r aeromodellmg. beautifully designed M e rc u ry su p er L it and finished. These include many C L accessories, special furl tanks, G P box spanner, etc Ask if Here >t the finest Kit yet to come from Ron MERCURY make it first Young's drawing board. M ercury's ace designer brings you a model with appearance and style great even by M ercury's classic standards o f design and Quality. The photo shown here is of the actual model, not the original from which it is so faithfully scaled down. The M ercury Aeronca Sedan is a 6 6 ' job fo r 1-5 to 2-5 c.c. diesels and is perfect w.th radio co n tro l. W e have given this model terrific punishment before approving for kitting, and it has come o u t magnificently. Here indeed it the connoisseur's kit for all experienced builders. Price (me. P. Tax) 69 6. The Aeronca Sedan w ill be at your dealers from 31st lanuary. IT IS NOT TOO EARLY TO RESERVE Y O U R S N O W n i i K c u n AERONCA SEDAN Ill l FANl |I1TK -JA \1 ΛΚ1 .Hast, IftW TRADE DISTRIBUTORS r H. J. NICHOLLS LTD.. WHOLESALE. 308. HOLLOWAY AD.. N7. EXPORT : M E R C l IR\ (?ua£ct*f BUTLER. ROBERTS ft C O . LTD.. 4. DRAPERS GARDENS. E.C.2. Hi nil Iff mention AKROMODELLEH when replying to nilvvilim-rs Aeromodeller 2 January, 1952 THE IDEAL INTRODUCTION TO POWERED FLIGHT “ vERorrs ** w LATEST " Span 37* Length 27* The “CARDIM I/ Λ grand little plane with a performance which it eQual to any contest model in its class. Ideal for those who wish to make ii start in “ Powered Flight Easy construction from shaped parts and sta^e-by-stage working plan. Weight without engine 6/7 o r. Quality kit includes cut-out parts, ready-cut ribs, sponge rubber wheels, plan and all materials. The “COIIOSETTE” K IT P R IC E A slick little lightweight version o f the larger “ VFRO SONIC 46*’. Of essentially simple design and K IT P R IC E const ruction, this appealing model is ideally suited for T h e “v i : k o m k \ h 4 « r the newcomer to modelling, and has an unmatched Λ graceful F.A.I. soaring sailplane with the “ Super- flight performance fo r its class. sonic” look ! Swcpi-buck wings and empennage not only gives supcib appearance but perfect towline stability and flight characteristics. Kit is complete with a ready-moulded plastic cockpit cover. Details VERON “ GOLD SEAL” STUNT TANKS given fo r “ A d a p ta tio n ” to Jetex 100 U n it Power.