Really Super Sander
THE UBIQUITOUS #11 knife and sandpaper are no doubt the most-used tools in an aeromodeler's shop. While the former tool is singular in nature, the latter can take many forms. Anything from a simple piece of hand-held sandpaper to dedicated-shape sanding blocks are common model-building items. Many are available readymade in the hobby marketplace, but often the modeler will make his own. Just as there are many possible block shapes, there are also several choices of the sandpaper attached to these blocks. These choices include economy grades through more costly materials. Generally, the lowest-cost sanding material is simply not worth using. I normally use various "cabinet" grade papers that cut well and wear well. Tungsten-carbide sanding material is the best I've used.
Radio Control: Electrics
QUICKIE MEET Announcements include: The Old Time Eagles MAC hosts and FM magazine sponsors the Third Eagles All Electric Fly In, May 15 (rain date May 16) in Hope NJ. All FF and RC Electrics welcome. CD: Joe Beshar, 198 Merritt Dr., Oradell NJ 07649; Tel.: (201) 261-1281. I heard last year's meet was terrific! The E-Power Spring Sizzle is scheduled for May 30 from 10 a.m. to dark. Location: 600 Gude Drive East, Rockville MD. For info contact Dereck Woodward, 11159 Captains Walk Court, N. Potomac MD 20878; Tel.: (301) 309-0140; E-mail: weekendpilot@juno.com.
Radio Control: Electrics
THIS COLUMN, last month's, and the next few are especially for RC modelers with some wet-power flight experience who are considering, or just beginning, E-power aeromodeling. Last month's column presented some history of Electric flight and told of the early challenges and difficulties. It also drew some comparisons between wet power and Electric, and argued that while the former is more widespread and familiar, contemporary Electric is very capable and easy to apply to any RC aeromodel. This is because of technology advances, a multitude of good products on the market, and rapidly increasing Electric participation and knowledge. It also promised that upcoming columns would show how to get into Electric successfully and assure continuing enjoyment.
Radio Control Electrics
THIS COLUMN LISTS two meets, describes some new products, updates the Slow Charger, and continues recent discussions intended for new Electric modelers. Michael Stewart (107 Taft Terr., Washington NJ 07882; Tel.: [908] 689-6981; E-mail: mike@mikes-universe.com) is the CD for the Twelfth Annual Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society (LVRCS) Electric Funfly scheduled for June 12-13 at the club field in Easton PA. This is always a great meet; a two-day affair early in the season, it always brings out lots of new Winter projects. The meet features open flying plus some optional simple events-something for everyone-on an enviable field. I always look forward to this weekend and encourage your attendance.
Radio Control Electrics
THIS COLUMN discusses two E-meets, a good parts source with examples, a current project, and continues with the ongoing discussion of beginning Electrics for already-modelers. The first announcement is sad-one that is most anguishing to me: The Keystone R/C Club (KRC) has announced the cancellation of the 1999 KRC Electric Fly. There are several reasons for this year's action, and as of this writing no club position has been established regarding future years. I know this affects many readers, and I will update the subject in future columns. In the meantime, you can access KRC's Web page (www.krc.org) for more information as it is posted.
