Scale HAVE YOU EVER wondered scale modelers far few between article Im going try analyze question see what some rea sons behind just guideline person wants know what ahead him building scale different stages modeling beginner highly competitive model builder So what put terms time work money up individual builder event modeling requires spe cial quality will enable person excel area Probably big gest requirements scale builder strong dedication completion project often cant see hang ups ahead you have take come try solve one requires lot patience Build ing model much scale can requires lot time-consuming de tailed construction long hours put good scale ship builder must willing put long hours give way temptations going fishing watching football movie week Also have have very understanding family mother Right Heres Ralph 1974 Nats entry Thorp T-18 won third CL Open Scale EAA award best CL homebuilt Mike Stoti father wife children could biggest asset After deciding plane model some research necessary can expensive portions model least would rank top two three expenses First need good set 3-views work factory 3-views always 100% accurate outline So youll end up scouting around calling friends looking through back issues magazines locate acceptable set Photos also necessary part research need good photos air plane presentation booklet build comes putting finishing touches airplane choice close vicinity can drive over take own pho tos will have find someone much work detailing plan doing model dictates amount pictures will need ex ample dont plan doing lot cockpit detail wont need close-up pictures cockpit area build Also wont need pro vide judges photos presentation Now other hand plan put lot time effort cockpit will need quite few good detailed photos means provide pictures judges prove skillfulness Okay chose antique nolonger existing plane model sudden price photos has increased photos available places like National Archives Air Force Museum carrry pretty stiff price $225 piece interested subject check past article Aug 1976 issue Model viation modeler has visions perfect workshop Good workshop facilities doesnt mean fancy room wall wall tools comforts living room What need place model can safely remain working Tools much big ex pense course will need basic hand toolsas does modeler Youll find will improvising lot tools get desired effect basic cost kit engine similar other areas model ing Probably major expense highly complicated scale model will equip ment used operate different maneu vers functions model Some retractable landing gear units servos electrical control systems special engines mufflers other mechanical installations next months issue will try cov er some various talents abilities helpful building good scale model Mike Stott 118 E Wheeler St North Mankato MN 56001 March 1977 39 scale builder must have persever ance says Mike looking Boeing F4B-4 Ralph Burnstine can see won third 1975 Nets eighth 75 World Champs What have do