Note the shape of Allen’s “bushing” tubing (above left) used to protect the bellcrank and lines at the connection point on the leadout lines at the bellcrank.
went the way old and tired planes usually go. Once I got back into Stunt flying in Flori- da in 2000, I started to think about my old Zero. I also got prompted by a few fellow modelers that I should build a replica of my older Zero. This year in January, I drew a new set of plans using my memory; but only half size, which would be good enough for re- taining all the dimensions and proportions laid out. In February of this year, I started the very intense building effort. The plane was completed on April 30th. “The second Zero is based on the original
for most all dimensions and outline, as I did- n’t want to depart much from Zero #1. But I did change the construction concepts. Zero #1 had the I-beam wing and a hollowed bal- sa block fuselage. Zero #2 has a typical rib and spar wing, with a fuselage of pink Sty- rofoam, carved and sanded to the Zero’s round shape, then fiberglassed. The Zero’s specifications are: span, 56 inches; wing area is 580 square inches; flap to elevator hinge distance is 14 inches; L.E to prop thrust washer is 9 inches; powered by an OS 46 LA; and a final weight of 56 ounces. All flying surfaces are covered with Ultracote, and the rest is painted with Rustoleum. A
Don Ogren provided information on his new Zero(above right) which is a copy of his 1957 Zero.
fiberglass cowl is a nice addition to the orig- inal design. And if all goes well during the next couple of months of practice, the Zero will be at the 2012 Stunt Nationals.”
Big D handles by Mike Scott Mike Scott of the Dallas area has been producing the original styled handles once built by Dick Byron. I have seen his handles on display at the Nationals and the VSC. They are well done and very adjustable. I have included a picture of several of his handle examples. Check with Mike on styles and prices by contacting him at 1111 Park Drive, Hillsboro, Texas 76645-2629, call him at 214-478-6263, or e-mail him at
Mikescott15@gmail.com. I believe you will like his final products.
Bellcrank and wire connections I always follow AMA wrapping guidelines
when attaching my leadout lines to the bell- crank and the line clips. One of the pictures will help illustrate the shape of the metal tubing over the ends of the lines as attached to the bellcrank. This is what I call my “dog- house” shape at the bellcrank. As the lines exit the wing, I will use a “tear-drop” shape
with the same tubing and wrap the tubing around a small Phillips screwdriver to at- tain the curve I desire. I hope this picture helps your new project.
Joe Nall items Pat Hartness, Mike Gregory, and Bob
Shaw helped Mark Weiss inaugurate con- trol line flying at the Joe Nall Fly-In at the Triple Tree Aerodrome near Woodruff, South Carolina in May of 2012. Three circles were opened up just adjacent to the 3-D R/C area and a full complement of control line pi- lots attended for the first time. Dale and Derek Barry had put on demonstration flights in earlier years, but this was a first- time full-effort addition to the Joe Nall Fly- In.
If you would like to help with the 2013 Joe
Nall Fly-In control line experience, give Mark Weiss a call to let him know what days in 2013 you could dedicate to the event. Even though the event runs officially from a Wednesday to Sunday, pilots were there the weekend prior to the opening and many stayed until the very end. Mark can be reached at 302-547-4917 or e-mail him at
ama82824@yahoo.com.
Our columnist is depicted with Mark Weiss (above left), who helped formulate the first ever control line assembly at the Joe Nall Fly-In during 2012. Help Mark to support the 2013 venture with his contact information provided in the text
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above. Pat Hartness and Mike Gregory (above right) address the control line crowd at the 2012 Joe Nall Fly-In. Pat runs a great event with Mike Gregory as his Contest Director.
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