The ChicagoIllinois Model Aero Clubcon tingent Standing R Paul Shuffler-Smith Walter Brock Bert Pond Harry Wells Francis Damptz Maj R W Schroeder official Robert Jaros William E Schweitzer Eugene G Doch erty Seated Ito R Joseph Lucas Edward T Lange Rubber thing Below The committee just before takeoff R Smith mechanic Henry Tiecotter Lange Buck Weaver pilot author Below R WW-1 converted French-made bomber some misunderstanding concerning first National Model Airplane Championships took place some 1928 under sponsors hip Airplane Model Airplane League Americathis certainly start consistent series national meets large participation around country major list events awards However others say began first official recognition National Aeronautic Association parent organization AMA through inclusion major model aircraft flying competition NAA -sanc tioned National Air Races 1923 AMAs Executive Council 1975 sided favored 1923 beginning declaring 1976 Nats 50th HAVE YOU EVER asked yourself Nationals started first did pop up like spring mushroom result much effort planning Like Kilroy will try answer question Model aviation sport took root United States 1907 rapid nationwide growth model clubs large cities May 1913 Illinois Model Aero Club IMAC cooperation Aero Science Club New York formed Model Aero Clubs America purpose func tion MACA closely paralleled AMA today early organization conducted elaborate annual nationwide competitions years 1915 1916 1919 Sub stantial cash prizes awarded winners various events large sterling silver trophy went club members scored total points would like think early meets hundreds contestants first Nationals will concede back ground inspiration first Na tionals conducted AMA NAA First Nat unknown forehead Merrill Hamburg un S Detroit contingent R Jack Loughner known unknown Maj Schroeder unknown 50 Model Aviation announce establishment past knowledge experience will reaches back over decades time pull Academy Model Aeronautics His- produced presented various par- together whole scene 1923 torical Society Its purpose accumu- ticipating magazines time time Now eyes see through Bert late preserve disseminate items appreciation reading WAS history have developed sport pleasure We hope en]oy piece history hobby have molded shaped No fitting article could begin small beginning society Academy have brought us Historical Society presentations Jim McNeill today list Historical Society first-hand description first embryo MA Historian* volunteers contains names dipped Nationals Mr Bert Pond helped *and currently MA Vice-President rich gold heritage colorful make happen good looking kid District V _____________________________________ pictures now respected Engineer First World War ended series annual meets Most modelers became either pilots instructors otherwise en gaged War effort Most model clubs ceased exist club however fortunate Due satellite chapters Chicago high schools playgrounds Illinois Model Aero Club survived IMAC its ranks decimated still retained young progressive group remaining kept Club alive planned post-war needs model aviation book plans instructions record models model aeronautic theory published book served instruct post-war modelers order promote competition book has reprint ed part 50th Nationals Sou venir Book available $400 AMAs Supply Service Section Without competition model aviation would probably have died out rather quickly lessons learned earlier nationwide meets 1915 1916 1919 need National Aeronautic Asso ciation parent organization model aviation became crystal clear seemed no other acceptable choice became dream goal IMAC group boys Chicago going accomplish task Correspondence people NAA headquarters Washington DC found few sympathetic people produced no concrete results 1922 National Air Races sched uled chance sell NAA running national model air race too tried much too little too late However tried again 1923 ear lier contacts expanded clout prominent people aviation solicited further dream promising ray hope developed got tentative offer prize money trophy IF St Louis Air Board Air Race Contest Committee could induced schedule model airplane Race offer Mr Bernard Mulvihill VicePresident NAA getting results St Louis officials Correspondence slow time passing again direct frontal approach decided upon Mr Charles Dickinson CD President parent club Aero Club Illi nois provided converted World War Breguet Bomber fly committee St Louis Buck Weaver later achieve fame Waco pilot Henry Tiecotter Eddie Stinsons mechanic flight mechanic trip Both gentle men members Illinois Aero Club contingency modelers IMAC included Paul Shuffler-Smith Edward Lange myself Bert Pond model committee visit Chicago after 50th Nationals great good fortune locating hav ing dinner winner first Na tionals Edward J Lange took off morning 848 am Chicago Paul Ed snapped pictures way wrote letter mother Paul kept log trip flight uneventful except smell Chicago stock yards us 40 miles away 3000 ft altitude 1230 pm landed Robertson Field After going city having lunch arrived Air Race Headquar ters explained mission B Russel Shaw NAA Contest Liaison official principal correspondence contact absent day Other officials felt time too short add model plane event proposed Frankly say discouraged would gross under statement spite seemingly hope less situation decided stay over talk Mr Shaw next day saw him quite experienced pre sented us questions regarding details answered before would try wedge another event Air Race schedule able swer questions quite satisfactorily phoned Mr Mulvihill Washington DC obtained confirmation trophy prize sponsorship Mr Shaw consulted other concerned officials finally agreed model airplane event would included Air Race program stretching deadline conferred publicity people others gloom replaced joy mission get NAA conduct national model airplane meet accom plished Event No 6 Mulvihill Trophy Duration Race Model Airplanes official designation birth national model event sculptors design contest Mul vihill Trophy produced first figure boy holding biplane used continued page 84 February 1977 51 6W Custom Blended Bill Hager HARRYS HOBBIES 5214 N Dixie Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 5% nitro $650 gallon 10% nitro $725 gallon 15% nitro $800 gallon 54 gallon drum 15% $21954 WE SHIP FREE WITH 100 GALLON ORDER OM Fuel Dayton Nationals sportsman military styles several different scales 25 complete catalog Paul Plecan Box 15556 Garden Grove CA 92642 hundreds paper profile pilots Pea nut scale other small flying models $100 postpaid D & B Model Aircraft 6823 D Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 cockpit interior kits RC scale models Western Model Products 1358 Stephen Way San Jose CA 95129 interior components 1/32 scale display models Tatone Products 1209 Geneva Ave San Fran cisco CA 94112 instruments kits model aircraft JP Products P 0 Box 58 Harrisburg IL 62946 detailed photographic reductions struments Man Planes continued tween changes colors Subtle shadows such under chin may accented slightly deeper coloration natural highlights such along bridge nose may augmented slight light ening color thin wash al transparent color can used blend adjacent areas together Again photographs mirror will offer clues satisfied overall skin tones consider detail features such lips eyes Note natural features have nearly harsh color contrast might seen arti ficial coloration such lipstick steady hand help give yourself break bracing against something Some have found helpful hold breath applying paint critical locations such eyes Again stress avoid pure colors especially black except case caricatures may de liberately seeking comic effects ut realism features should slightly understated. suggested rather burned pen-and-ink sharp ness modelers may wish pursue painting techniques greater depth advise consulting books devoted art military miniatures possible ex amining some items firsthand Actually seeing close range will convince possibilities much smaller average model aircraft pilots Accessories Although face appears obvious such items gog gles helmets can add tremendously total effectiveness finished pilot Some builders prefer carve inte grally pilot head others would rather add separately Either method acceptable however sepa rate parts approach does render painting easier Goggles may cut thin plastic cardboard aluminum sheet Alterna tively may bent wire Lenses may cut clear acetate ce mented frames simpler system involves dipping frames Forma film type liquid plastic used making artificial craft flowers rather like thick microfilm Straps may fashioned thin strips vinyl masking tape Mounting 3-dimensional pilots some sort secure mechanical attach ment recommended since adhesives alone may fail under hard landing shocks can pretty discouraging having pi lot head rolling around loose inside nicely sealed bubble canopy Sometimes hardwood dowel couple screws will serve secure pilot head bust cockpit platform case full pilot scale seat belts shoulder harness may just well functional will also take care need easy removal scale judging purposes Action Pilots Altogether too model pilots stare straight ahead hypnotized real life good pilots lot rubber necking safety both ground air Thus dummy pilots head can pointed slightly side candid appearance will result may involve slight surgery commer cially produced pilots home made variety can simply designed way case control-line RC mod els another opportunity exists linkage control horn rudder servo pilots head can made move side side control appli cation readily discernible air such action may easily appreciated model ground taxiing So have fellows lets put little life flying models List Suppliers World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave. Cincinnati OH 45236 painted pilot heads/shoulders combat military styles two sizes plus cock pit instruments bases several sizes Aircom Ltd Box 302 Bloomfield Hills ML 48013 complete kits I/2-in scale Luftwaffe pilots others released future Williams Brothers 181 Pawnee St San Mar cos CA 92069 pilot heads standard racing First Nats/Pond continued page 51 initial publicity Later another design Greek God Icarus strapping wings chosen use won artist $500 sculptors prize model contestants $300 prizes compete results 1923 Nationals follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Edward Lange Chicago IMAC Robert Jaros Chicago IMAC Bertram Pond Chicago IMAC Joseph Lucas Chicago 1MAC William Schwietzer Chicago IMAC Harry D Wells Chicago IMAC Carl Rosmanith Chicago IMAC Walter Brock Chicago IMAC Paul Shuffler-Smith Chicago IMAC Allyn Smith St Louis Lawrence Gerst St Louis Paul Oldendorph St Louis 4 mm 22 3/5 sec 3 mm 59 1/5 sec 2mm S2sec 2 mm 142/5 sec lminS3sec 1 mm 46 1/5 sec lmin40sec 1 mm 36 sec 1 mm 31 3/5 sec 37 1/5 sec 20 4/5 sec 174/5 sec addition Edward Lange won custody Mulvihill Trophy year beautiful award cast Kunst Foundry New York Detroit group see picture spent much time copying data Chicago IMAC models Augustin Jones John H CaIdwell Jerry Wied knecht Christy Magrath Jr William Sowles St Louis LaRoy Stolz Belleville also entered broke machines trial flights Thats over 50 years ago. Note Author would appreciate learn ing anything about Paul Shuffler-Smith Jack Laughner four un identified people Detroit group pic ture Write AMA Washington DC Bert Pond 128 Warren Terr Longmeadow MA 01 106 84 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 84
The ChicagoIllinois Model Aero Clubcon tingent Standing R Paul Shuffler-Smith Walter Brock Bert Pond Harry Wells Francis Damptz Maj R W Schroeder official Robert Jaros William E Schweitzer Eugene G Doch erty Seated Ito R Joseph Lucas Edward T Lange Rubber thing Below The committee just before takeoff R Smith mechanic Henry Tiecotter Lange Buck Weaver pilot author Below R WW-1 converted French-made bomber some misunderstanding concerning first National Model Airplane Championships took place some 1928 under sponsors hip Airplane Model Airplane League Americathis certainly start consistent series national meets large participation around country major list events awards However others say began first official recognition National Aeronautic Association parent organization AMA through inclusion major model aircraft flying competition NAA -sanc tioned National Air Races 1923 AMAs Executive Council 1975 sided favored 1923 beginning declaring 1976 Nats 50th HAVE YOU EVER asked yourself Nationals started first did pop up like spring mushroom result much effort planning Like Kilroy will try answer question Model aviation sport took root United States 1907 rapid nationwide growth model clubs large cities May 1913 Illinois Model Aero Club IMAC cooperation Aero Science Club New York formed Model Aero Clubs America purpose func tion MACA closely paralleled AMA today early organization conducted elaborate annual nationwide competitions years 1915 1916 1919 Sub stantial cash prizes awarded winners various events large sterling silver trophy went club members scored total points would like think early meets hundreds contestants first Nationals will concede back ground inspiration first Na tionals conducted AMA NAA First Nat unknown forehead Merrill Hamburg un S Detroit contingent R Jack Loughner known unknown Maj Schroeder unknown 50 Model Aviation announce establishment past knowledge experience will reaches back over decades time pull Academy Model Aeronautics His- produced presented various par- together whole scene 1923 torical Society Its purpose accumu- ticipating magazines time time Now eyes see through Bert late preserve disseminate items appreciation reading WAS history have developed sport pleasure We hope en]oy piece history hobby have molded shaped No fitting article could begin small beginning society Academy have brought us Historical Society presentations Jim McNeill today list Historical Society first-hand description first embryo MA Historian* volunteers contains names dipped Nationals Mr Bert Pond helped *and currently MA Vice-President rich gold heritage colorful make happen good looking kid District V _____________________________________ pictures now respected Engineer First World War ended series annual meets Most modelers became either pilots instructors otherwise en gaged War effort Most model clubs ceased exist club however fortunate Due satellite chapters Chicago high schools playgrounds Illinois Model Aero Club survived IMAC its ranks decimated still retained young progressive group remaining kept Club alive planned post-war needs model aviation book plans instructions record models model aeronautic theory published book served instruct post-war modelers order promote competition book has reprint ed part 50th Nationals Sou venir Book available $400 AMAs Supply Service Section Without competition model aviation would probably have died out rather quickly lessons learned earlier nationwide meets 1915 1916 1919 need National Aeronautic Asso ciation parent organization model aviation became crystal clear seemed no other acceptable choice became dream goal IMAC group boys Chicago going accomplish task Correspondence people NAA headquarters Washington DC found few sympathetic people produced no concrete results 1922 National Air Races sched uled chance sell NAA running national model air race too tried much too little too late However tried again 1923 ear lier contacts expanded clout prominent people aviation solicited further dream promising ray hope developed got tentative offer prize money trophy IF St Louis Air Board Air Race Contest Committee could induced schedule model airplane Race offer Mr Bernard Mulvihill VicePresident NAA getting results St Louis officials Correspondence slow time passing again direct frontal approach decided upon Mr Charles Dickinson CD President parent club Aero Club Illi nois provided converted World War Breguet Bomber fly committee St Louis Buck Weaver later achieve fame Waco pilot Henry Tiecotter Eddie Stinsons mechanic flight mechanic trip Both gentle men members Illinois Aero Club contingency modelers IMAC included Paul Shuffler-Smith Edward Lange myself Bert Pond model committee visit Chicago after 50th Nationals great good fortune locating hav ing dinner winner first Na tionals Edward J Lange took off morning 848 am Chicago Paul Ed snapped pictures way wrote letter mother Paul kept log trip flight uneventful except smell Chicago stock yards us 40 miles away 3000 ft altitude 1230 pm landed Robertson Field After going city having lunch arrived Air Race Headquar ters explained mission B Russel Shaw NAA Contest Liaison official principal correspondence contact absent day Other officials felt time too short add model plane event proposed Frankly say discouraged would gross under statement spite seemingly hope less situation decided stay over talk Mr Shaw next day saw him quite experienced pre sented us questions regarding details answered before would try wedge another event Air Race schedule able swer questions quite satisfactorily phoned Mr Mulvihill Washington DC obtained confirmation trophy prize sponsorship Mr Shaw consulted other concerned officials finally agreed model airplane event would included Air Race program stretching deadline conferred publicity people others gloom replaced joy mission get NAA conduct national model airplane meet accom plished Event No 6 Mulvihill Trophy Duration Race Model Airplanes official designation birth national model event sculptors design contest Mul vihill Trophy produced first figure boy holding biplane used continued page 84 February 1977 51 6W Custom Blended Bill Hager HARRYS HOBBIES 5214 N Dixie Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 5% nitro $650 gallon 10% nitro $725 gallon 15% nitro $800 gallon 54 gallon drum 15% $21954 WE SHIP FREE WITH 100 GALLON ORDER OM Fuel Dayton Nationals sportsman military styles several different scales 25 complete catalog Paul Plecan Box 15556 Garden Grove CA 92642 hundreds paper profile pilots Pea nut scale other small flying models $100 postpaid D & B Model Aircraft 6823 D Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 cockpit interior kits RC scale models Western Model Products 1358 Stephen Way San Jose CA 95129 interior components 1/32 scale display models Tatone Products 1209 Geneva Ave San Fran cisco CA 94112 instruments kits model aircraft JP Products P 0 Box 58 Harrisburg IL 62946 detailed photographic reductions struments Man Planes continued tween changes colors Subtle shadows such under chin may accented slightly deeper coloration natural highlights such along bridge nose may augmented slight light ening color thin wash al transparent color can used blend adjacent areas together Again photographs mirror will offer clues satisfied overall skin tones consider detail features such lips eyes Note natural features have nearly harsh color contrast might seen arti ficial coloration such lipstick steady hand help give yourself break bracing against something Some have found helpful hold breath applying paint critical locations such eyes Again stress avoid pure colors especially black except case caricatures may de liberately seeking comic effects ut realism features should slightly understated. suggested rather burned pen-and-ink sharp ness modelers may wish pursue painting techniques greater depth advise consulting books devoted art military miniatures possible ex amining some items firsthand Actually seeing close range will convince possibilities much smaller average model aircraft pilots Accessories Although face appears obvious such items gog gles helmets can add tremendously total effectiveness finished pilot Some builders prefer carve inte grally pilot head others would rather add separately Either method acceptable however sepa rate parts approach does render painting easier Goggles may cut thin plastic cardboard aluminum sheet Alterna tively may bent wire Lenses may cut clear acetate ce mented frames simpler system involves dipping frames Forma film type liquid plastic used making artificial craft flowers rather like thick microfilm Straps may fashioned thin strips vinyl masking tape Mounting 3-dimensional pilots some sort secure mechanical attach ment recommended since adhesives alone may fail under hard landing shocks can pretty discouraging having pi lot head rolling around loose inside nicely sealed bubble canopy Sometimes hardwood dowel couple screws will serve secure pilot head bust cockpit platform case full pilot scale seat belts shoulder harness may just well functional will also take care need easy removal scale judging purposes Action Pilots Altogether too model pilots stare straight ahead hypnotized real life good pilots lot rubber necking safety both ground air Thus dummy pilots head can pointed slightly side candid appearance will result may involve slight surgery commer cially produced pilots home made variety can simply designed way case control-line RC mod els another opportunity exists linkage control horn rudder servo pilots head can made move side side control appli cation readily discernible air such action may easily appreciated model ground taxiing So have fellows lets put little life flying models List Suppliers World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave. Cincinnati OH 45236 painted pilot heads/shoulders combat military styles two sizes plus cock pit instruments bases several sizes Aircom Ltd Box 302 Bloomfield Hills ML 48013 complete kits I/2-in scale Luftwaffe pilots others released future Williams Brothers 181 Pawnee St San Mar cos CA 92069 pilot heads standard racing First Nats/Pond continued page 51 initial publicity Later another design Greek God Icarus strapping wings chosen use won artist $500 sculptors prize model contestants $300 prizes compete results 1923 Nationals follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Edward Lange Chicago IMAC Robert Jaros Chicago IMAC Bertram Pond Chicago IMAC Joseph Lucas Chicago 1MAC William Schwietzer Chicago IMAC Harry D Wells Chicago IMAC Carl Rosmanith Chicago IMAC Walter Brock Chicago IMAC Paul Shuffler-Smith Chicago IMAC Allyn Smith St Louis Lawrence Gerst St Louis Paul Oldendorph St Louis 4 mm 22 3/5 sec 3 mm 59 1/5 sec 2mm S2sec 2 mm 142/5 sec lminS3sec 1 mm 46 1/5 sec lmin40sec 1 mm 36 sec 1 mm 31 3/5 sec 37 1/5 sec 20 4/5 sec 174/5 sec addition Edward Lange won custody Mulvihill Trophy year beautiful award cast Kunst Foundry New York Detroit group see picture spent much time copying data Chicago IMAC models Augustin Jones John H CaIdwell Jerry Wied knecht Christy Magrath Jr William Sowles St Louis LaRoy Stolz Belleville also entered broke machines trial flights Thats over 50 years ago. Note Author would appreciate learn ing anything about Paul Shuffler-Smith Jack Laughner four un identified people Detroit group pic ture Write AMA Washington DC Bert Pond 128 Warren Terr Longmeadow MA 01 106 84 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 84
The ChicagoIllinois Model Aero Clubcon tingent Standing R Paul Shuffler-Smith Walter Brock Bert Pond Harry Wells Francis Damptz Maj R W Schroeder official Robert Jaros William E Schweitzer Eugene G Doch erty Seated Ito R Joseph Lucas Edward T Lange Rubber thing Below The committee just before takeoff R Smith mechanic Henry Tiecotter Lange Buck Weaver pilot author Below R WW-1 converted French-made bomber some misunderstanding concerning first National Model Airplane Championships took place some 1928 under sponsors hip Airplane Model Airplane League Americathis certainly start consistent series national meets large participation around country major list events awards However others say began first official recognition National Aeronautic Association parent organization AMA through inclusion major model aircraft flying competition NAA -sanc tioned National Air Races 1923 AMAs Executive Council 1975 sided favored 1923 beginning declaring 1976 Nats 50th HAVE YOU EVER asked yourself Nationals started first did pop up like spring mushroom result much effort planning Like Kilroy will try answer question Model aviation sport took root United States 1907 rapid nationwide growth model clubs large cities May 1913 Illinois Model Aero Club IMAC cooperation Aero Science Club New York formed Model Aero Clubs America purpose func tion MACA closely paralleled AMA today early organization conducted elaborate annual nationwide competitions years 1915 1916 1919 Sub stantial cash prizes awarded winners various events large sterling silver trophy went club members scored total points would like think early meets hundreds contestants first Nationals will concede back ground inspiration first Na tionals conducted AMA NAA First Nat unknown forehead Merrill Hamburg un S Detroit contingent R Jack Loughner known unknown Maj Schroeder unknown 50 Model Aviation announce establishment past knowledge experience will reaches back over decades time pull Academy Model Aeronautics His- produced presented various par- together whole scene 1923 torical Society Its purpose accumu- ticipating magazines time time Now eyes see through Bert late preserve disseminate items appreciation reading WAS history have developed sport pleasure We hope en]oy piece history hobby have molded shaped No fitting article could begin small beginning society Academy have brought us Historical Society presentations Jim McNeill today list Historical Society first-hand description first embryo MA Historian* volunteers contains names dipped Nationals Mr Bert Pond helped *and currently MA Vice-President rich gold heritage colorful make happen good looking kid District V _____________________________________ pictures now respected Engineer First World War ended series annual meets Most modelers became either pilots instructors otherwise en gaged War effort Most model clubs ceased exist club however fortunate Due satellite chapters Chicago high schools playgrounds Illinois Model Aero Club survived IMAC its ranks decimated still retained young progressive group remaining kept Club alive planned post-war needs model aviation book plans instructions record models model aeronautic theory published book served instruct post-war modelers order promote competition book has reprint ed part 50th Nationals Sou venir Book available $400 AMAs Supply Service Section Without competition model aviation would probably have died out rather quickly lessons learned earlier nationwide meets 1915 1916 1919 need National Aeronautic Asso ciation parent organization model aviation became crystal clear seemed no other acceptable choice became dream goal IMAC group boys Chicago going accomplish task Correspondence people NAA headquarters Washington DC found few sympathetic people produced no concrete results 1922 National Air Races sched uled chance sell NAA running national model air race too tried much too little too late However tried again 1923 ear lier contacts expanded clout prominent people aviation solicited further dream promising ray hope developed got tentative offer prize money trophy IF St Louis Air Board Air Race Contest Committee could induced schedule model airplane Race offer Mr Bernard Mulvihill VicePresident NAA getting results St Louis officials Correspondence slow time passing again direct frontal approach decided upon Mr Charles Dickinson CD President parent club Aero Club Illi nois provided converted World War Breguet Bomber fly committee St Louis Buck Weaver later achieve fame Waco pilot Henry Tiecotter Eddie Stinsons mechanic flight mechanic trip Both gentle men members Illinois Aero Club contingency modelers IMAC included Paul Shuffler-Smith Edward Lange myself Bert Pond model committee visit Chicago after 50th Nationals great good fortune locating hav ing dinner winner first Na tionals Edward J Lange took off morning 848 am Chicago Paul Ed snapped pictures way wrote letter mother Paul kept log trip flight uneventful except smell Chicago stock yards us 40 miles away 3000 ft altitude 1230 pm landed Robertson Field After going city having lunch arrived Air Race Headquar ters explained mission B Russel Shaw NAA Contest Liaison official principal correspondence contact absent day Other officials felt time too short add model plane event proposed Frankly say discouraged would gross under statement spite seemingly hope less situation decided stay over talk Mr Shaw next day saw him quite experienced pre sented us questions regarding details answered before would try wedge another event Air Race schedule able swer questions quite satisfactorily phoned Mr Mulvihill Washington DC obtained confirmation trophy prize sponsorship Mr Shaw consulted other concerned officials finally agreed model airplane event would included Air Race program stretching deadline conferred publicity people others gloom replaced joy mission get NAA conduct national model airplane meet accom plished Event No 6 Mulvihill Trophy Duration Race Model Airplanes official designation birth national model event sculptors design contest Mul vihill Trophy produced first figure boy holding biplane used continued page 84 February 1977 51 6W Custom Blended Bill Hager HARRYS HOBBIES 5214 N Dixie Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 5% nitro $650 gallon 10% nitro $725 gallon 15% nitro $800 gallon 54 gallon drum 15% $21954 WE SHIP FREE WITH 100 GALLON ORDER OM Fuel Dayton Nationals sportsman military styles several different scales 25 complete catalog Paul Plecan Box 15556 Garden Grove CA 92642 hundreds paper profile pilots Pea nut scale other small flying models $100 postpaid D & B Model Aircraft 6823 D Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 cockpit interior kits RC scale models Western Model Products 1358 Stephen Way San Jose CA 95129 interior components 1/32 scale display models Tatone Products 1209 Geneva Ave San Fran cisco CA 94112 instruments kits model aircraft JP Products P 0 Box 58 Harrisburg IL 62946 detailed photographic reductions struments Man Planes continued tween changes colors Subtle shadows such under chin may accented slightly deeper coloration natural highlights such along bridge nose may augmented slight light ening color thin wash al transparent color can used blend adjacent areas together Again photographs mirror will offer clues satisfied overall skin tones consider detail features such lips eyes Note natural features have nearly harsh color contrast might seen arti ficial coloration such lipstick steady hand help give yourself break bracing against something Some have found helpful hold breath applying paint critical locations such eyes Again stress avoid pure colors especially black except case caricatures may de liberately seeking comic effects ut realism features should slightly understated. suggested rather burned pen-and-ink sharp ness modelers may wish pursue painting techniques greater depth advise consulting books devoted art military miniatures possible ex amining some items firsthand Actually seeing close range will convince possibilities much smaller average model aircraft pilots Accessories Although face appears obvious such items gog gles helmets can add tremendously total effectiveness finished pilot Some builders prefer carve inte grally pilot head others would rather add separately Either method acceptable however sepa rate parts approach does render painting easier Goggles may cut thin plastic cardboard aluminum sheet Alterna tively may bent wire Lenses may cut clear acetate ce mented frames simpler system involves dipping frames Forma film type liquid plastic used making artificial craft flowers rather like thick microfilm Straps may fashioned thin strips vinyl masking tape Mounting 3-dimensional pilots some sort secure mechanical attach ment recommended since adhesives alone may fail under hard landing shocks can pretty discouraging having pi lot head rolling around loose inside nicely sealed bubble canopy Sometimes hardwood dowel couple screws will serve secure pilot head bust cockpit platform case full pilot scale seat belts shoulder harness may just well functional will also take care need easy removal scale judging purposes Action Pilots Altogether too model pilots stare straight ahead hypnotized real life good pilots lot rubber necking safety both ground air Thus dummy pilots head can pointed slightly side candid appearance will result may involve slight surgery commer cially produced pilots home made variety can simply designed way case control-line RC mod els another opportunity exists linkage control horn rudder servo pilots head can made move side side control appli cation readily discernible air such action may easily appreciated model ground taxiing So have fellows lets put little life flying models List Suppliers World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave. Cincinnati OH 45236 painted pilot heads/shoulders combat military styles two sizes plus cock pit instruments bases several sizes Aircom Ltd Box 302 Bloomfield Hills ML 48013 complete kits I/2-in scale Luftwaffe pilots others released future Williams Brothers 181 Pawnee St San Mar cos CA 92069 pilot heads standard racing First Nats/Pond continued page 51 initial publicity Later another design Greek God Icarus strapping wings chosen use won artist $500 sculptors prize model contestants $300 prizes compete results 1923 Nationals follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Edward Lange Chicago IMAC Robert Jaros Chicago IMAC Bertram Pond Chicago IMAC Joseph Lucas Chicago 1MAC William Schwietzer Chicago IMAC Harry D Wells Chicago IMAC Carl Rosmanith Chicago IMAC Walter Brock Chicago IMAC Paul Shuffler-Smith Chicago IMAC Allyn Smith St Louis Lawrence Gerst St Louis Paul Oldendorph St Louis 4 mm 22 3/5 sec 3 mm 59 1/5 sec 2mm S2sec 2 mm 142/5 sec lminS3sec 1 mm 46 1/5 sec lmin40sec 1 mm 36 sec 1 mm 31 3/5 sec 37 1/5 sec 20 4/5 sec 174/5 sec addition Edward Lange won custody Mulvihill Trophy year beautiful award cast Kunst Foundry New York Detroit group see picture spent much time copying data Chicago IMAC models Augustin Jones John H CaIdwell Jerry Wied knecht Christy Magrath Jr William Sowles St Louis LaRoy Stolz Belleville also entered broke machines trial flights Thats over 50 years ago. Note Author would appreciate learn ing anything about Paul Shuffler-Smith Jack Laughner four un identified people Detroit group pic ture Write AMA Washington DC Bert Pond 128 Warren Terr Longmeadow MA 01 106 84 Model Aviation