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October 1957 American Modeler
[Table of Contents]Aircraft modeling has undergone significant changes over the decades - both in technology and preferences. Magazines like American Aircraft Modeler, and American Modeler before that, were the best venues for capturing snapshots of the status quo of the day. Still, many things never change, so much of the old content is relevant to today's modeler. Whether you are here to wax nostalgic, or are just interested in learning history, hopefully you will find what you are seeking. As time permits, I will be glad to scan articles for you. All copyrights (if any) are hereby acknowledged. Looking much like prehistoric animal tracks you've seen preserved in stone is the imprint of the Cub's wing and fuselage.  Thimble-Drome Piper Super Cub 105, Roy Cox Prehistoric animal tracks? No, just the molds for Roy's latest plane  Thimble-Drome Piper Super Cub 105, Machine Operator  Thimble-Drome Piper Super Cub 105, .049 Engine Assembly  Thimble-Drome Piper Super Cub 105, Plastic Molding Machine  Thimble-Drome Piper Super Cub 105, Screw Machine  Thimble-Drome Piper Super Cub 105, Cub 105 Assembly How can a model engine be made to sell for $3.95 when the manufacturer receives less than half that sum? Ingenious manufacturing and rigorous cost control are two answers. The Cox concern utilizes 14 multiple screw machines (right). Parts are produced in a bath of oil to control temperature and eliminate friction. Up to 1,000 an hour come oft these machines. In a temperature-humidity controlled room where the air is washed and filtered pistons and crankshafts are ground, cylinders inspected and honed. Tolerances of 7-millionths of an inch are the order of the day. Special purpose machines eliminate costly time-consuming hand operations. Above, an automatic slide feed permits operator to fix a prop drive washer to crankcase housing with minimum of movements. Center right, machine tightens all four screws on a carburetor plate in ci single movement with adjustable torque on each screw. Finally (right) plastic planes and ThimbleDrome engines meet on the assembly table. In foreground, spring starters are attached to power plants; in background, wheels and bellcranks are added. Maybe your workshop needs a turntable? Other Cox / Thimble-Drome Articles: • Read of the public unveiling of the Cox Babe Bee from the April 1957 American Modeler. • Babe Bee: New Member of the Cox Family • Here is my Golden Bee .049, in case you are interested. | |||
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