MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ENGINE -- RUBBER
sa MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT PROPELLER -- RUBBER POWER
x RUBBER MOTOR (MODEL AIRCRAFT)
xx MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ENGINE
xx MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT: FREE FLIGHT -- RUBBER POWER
xx MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT: FREE FLIGHT SCALE -- RUBBER POWER
xx MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT: INDOOR FREE FLIGHT -- RUBBER POWER
xx MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT: INDOOR FREE FLIGHT SCALE -- RUBBER POWER
xx MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT: RADIO CONTROL -- RUBBER POWER
Thermos bottle device for pre-warming rubber motors. AERO MODELLER #653 Jun 1990 (v.55) pg. 348
Making and using a typical rod-type torque meter when winding rubber-powered model aircraft motors. AERO MODELLER #669 Oct 1991 (v.56) pg. 601
Winding jig for indoor models. AERO MODELLER #670 Nov 1991 (v.56) pg. Insert
Construction of a heating jacket to place around the fuselage of a rubber-powered model airplane in order to heat-up the rubber motor to improve performance. AERO MODELLER #675 Apr 1992 (v.57) pg. 50
Getting the best from rubber motors. Part 1. Torque levels. AERO MODELLER #679 Aug 1992 (v.57) pg. 12
Tip on making a better rubber-motor peg from a piece of metal tubing. AERO MODELLER #680 Sep 1992 (v.57) pg. 6
Getting the best from rubber motors. Part 2. How to design and make a torquemeter to suit your models. AERO MODELLER #680 Sep 1992 (v.57) pg. 7
Getting the best from rubber motors. Part 3. How to add an automatic counter to a rubber winder. AERO MODELLER #681 Oct 1992 (v.57) pg. 16
Tip on using an extendible radio antenna as a hook/fiddle stick when installing rubber motors. AERO MODELLER #682 Nov 1992 (v.57) pg. 5
Easy rubber installations. A piece of U-shaped electrical mini trunking (conduit) is used to support the nose piece, rubber motor and retainer during installation. AERO MODELLER #685 Feb 1993 (v.58) pg. 13
Make a simple, lightweight gearbox for small rubber models. AERO MODELLER #698 Mar 1994 (v.59) pg. 6
Counting the turns. Build a hand-operated crank which incorporates a resettable battery-powered counter. Built mostly of wood. AERO MODELLER #700 May 1994 (v.59) pg. 6
Simple 8:1 winder for rubber-powered models is made from a Meccano set (Erector set). AERO MODELLER #704 Sep 1994 (v.59) pg. 41
Tip on tying a knot in smooth rubber which won't come undone. AERO MODELLER #713 Jun 1995 (v.60) pg. 48
Tip on tying knots in rubber motors. AERO MODELLER #732 Jan 1997 (v.62) pg. 48
Formula for the "ultimate" rubber lubricant. AERO MODELLER #735 Apr 1997 (v.62) pg. 30
Preparing rubber motors. Time-honored advice for beginners. AERO MODELLER #737 May 1997 (v.62) pg. 13
Practical advice on indoor flying essential. A look at the need for stooges, loading sticks, winder and other rubber-motor accessories. AERO MODELLER #748 Apr 9 1998 (v.63) pg. 20
Tips on using either O-rings or C-rings to prevent a rubber motor anchor peg from coming loose. MODEL AVIATION Feb 1990 (v.16#2) pg. 166
Basic process of winding indoor motors. Includes instructions on how to calibrate a torque meter. MODEL AVIATION Feb 1990 (v.16#2) pg. 63
Two ideas for rear motor peg anchors. MODEL AVIATION Apr 1990 (v.16#4) pg. 75, 174
Relationship between turns and torque in a rubber motor for indoor flight. MODEL AVIATION Apr 1990 (v.16#4) pg. 76
Chart shows the relative power release of three free-flight power sources (rubber, electric, CO.2). MODEL AVIATION May 1990 (v.16#5) pg. 76
Pennyplane rubber control. Anticreep and antibunch techniques. MODEL AVIATION Jun 1990 (v.16#6) pg. 73
Empirical chart compares rubber and propeller efficiency for standard classes of FAI and AMA events, as well as four Old-Timer classes. MODEL AVIATION Jul 1990 (v.16#7) pg. 74
Recommended winding technique for indoor free-flight rubber-powered models. MODEL AVIATION May 1991 (v.17#5) pg. 55
A look at the basics of making and winding rubber motors. MODEL AVIATION Sep 1993 (v.19#9) pg. 107
Building "Warp Drives" where multiple rubber motors drive one propeller through a system of crankshafts and connecting rods. MODEL AVIATION Nov 1994 (v.20#11) pg. 92
Construction tips for a front end (hub) for small rubber models. Uses a simple reverse-Montreal stop that allows a tightly-stretched motor and consistent prop folds. MODEL AVIATION Mar 1997 (v.23#3) pg. 131
Unique test for samples of indoor free-flight rubber looks at maximum stretch, load capability, and weight of rubber. MODEL AVIATION Jul 1997 (v.23#7) pg. 118
Tips on optimizing the size and length of rubber motor for indoor free-flight. MODEL AVIATION Jul 1997 (v.23#7) pg. 119
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