Now Youre Talking response Suggestions Future [Now Youre Talking page 18] published September 1992 edition Model Aviation modeling days go back late 40s Perhaps Mr Klingberg dates back further sinceritymy hats off him modeler interested 1950s planes certainly everyone interested quarter-scale happen interested both myself dont expect Model Aviation other publication print just what want reader cant enjoy page good humor least tolerate page humor enjoy could possibly classified Scrooge name etched stone goldplated AMA have member too long have modeling long time enjoy magazine Please keep up good work Keith Dobbins Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Some things never change Several months ago given collection several years worth 20plus-year-old modeling magazines past week Ive convalescing major surgery finally took time read through several dozen issues Most now-defunct American Aircraft Modeler As studied became intrigued two constantly repeating themes perhaps really kept appearing both editors comments letters readers main theme seemed excessive cost getting modeling viewed many youngsters Most indicated ages 13 14 15 main source funds things like paper routes Interestingly enough time letters written range two- three-foot rubber-powered kit prices seemed $350 $5 plus additional costs supplies tissue glue etc prohibitive youngsters Getting RC almost impossible much kits cost generally $12 $25 rather comparatively exorbitant costs radio equipment editor magazine began pleading industry trade subsidization youngsters meant initially taking financial losses since eventually youngsters would become best customers wonder ever occurred Also kit prices compared todays just another reminder constant effect inflation secondary issue above similar keep hearing constantly today just isnt anyone interested helping newcomers get started such issue editor seemed get ever strident about bemoaned conditions exist today its wonder hobby sport model aircraft could possibly have survived intervening 23 years Actually hobby has survived prospered particular magazine lots other issues call complaints such does magazine ignore free fighters does magazine ignore control liners does magazine ignore rubber-power modelers always some group felt aggrieved andlor left out whole complaints minor compared above two burning issues As read back particular history modeling few reactions own Id like share First started modeling youngster myself mid- 1930s built rubberpowered balsa tissue-covered models ball few years After interlude college WW II starting career familyI got back modeling late 1950s time since now ham license tried RC built own radio equipment several planes over next five six years flew some early Pattern contests using galloping ghost compete next higher class multichannel placed second third once Again other interests eventually took over dropped out until about five years ago like Rip Van Winkle waking 25-year sleep radio equipment ever much better quality now very reliable plus based dollars relative buying power much cheaper 25 years earlier importance however sport far better organized now no trouble finding group established fliers join learn now exact regard ie finding someone help still two factors existed 25 years further ago First organizations formed pool assets group rather trying individually provide us facilities Land must still acquired taxes paid some cases shelters provided grass maybe paved runways installed tended constant care us can provide individuals So usually does take organization contributions money dues lots time member Thus still always has good logical justification original members expect newcomer join contribute share newcomer expect free instruction counseling Some newcomers weve approach us over past couple years seem insulted suggest join contribute order receive benefits personally dont care type promptly packs up disappears fact promptly better second factor mentioned some would-be newcomers think meet stated requirements ie join AMA local clubthen have arrive field someone will magically appear instruct latest ARF sold strength what particular dealer wanted unload rarely bother ask club member advance advice what buy Frequently itself turns out disaster dedicated instructor Hes often forced tell beautiful job plunked down hard cash continued page 135 December 1992 9 Soapbox 0@ Something Everyone focus Competition OH 45322 PH 513-698-5250 Sponsor FLYING AERO SPORT TEAM IL NOV 8Naperville IL E Last Fling Swap NShop Time 9AM 2PM Site Madison Jr High 1000 River Oak Dr Take 75th St Naper Blvd South Turn East River Oak Dr Admission $2 Table $10 RG Planes Boats & Cars Welcome turther call Mike 708-961-9012 Sponsor LISLE AERO RC CLUB OH NOV 27Troy OH E 6th Annual Swap Shop Site Senior High School J Andrea 341 Armand Dr Troy OH 45373 PH 513335-7661 Sponsor WACO AREA PLIERS NOV 8Allegany NY E STARS 1992 Auction & Flea Market Flea Market 1100AM $1000 Table Auction 200PM 10% Charge tor Succesatul Bids No Charge tor Buy Backs Site Allegany Engine Co N 1st St Raffles & Prizes Food & Beverages Randy Bittinger 688 Derrick Rd Bradtord PA 16701 PH 814-368-7528 Sponsor STARS GA NOV 14Bainbridge GA E Port City Flyers Third Annual RC Swap Shop & Auction Bainbridge Armory Saturday 9 S $100 Admission No table Fee Rattle Radio-Engine-Kit Trophies Best Military & Civilian Scale Aircraft Al Collins 912-2463329 Keith Campbell 1583 Lakewood Dr Cairo GA 31728 PH 912-377-2571 Sponsor PORT CITY FLYERS NJ NOV 20Monroe NJ B Fifth Annual Radio Control Auction Site Monroe Township First Aid Building 47 Monmouth Rd Over 100 buyers sellers past three years Doors Open 645 PM Auction begins 730 Door Prizes NY Rattles Donation $200 Children under twelve & wives free Contact Kenneth Burnett further details 908-613-6851 Sponsor TRI-COUNTY RC CLUB OH IN JAN 2-3-Fort Wayne IN E Midwest RC Model & Hobby Show will held Memorial Coliseum Exposition Center Saturday Jan 2nd 9AM 6PM Sunday Jan 3rd 9AM 4PM Over 6 500 attendance last year Features will include Manufacturers Swap Shop Boat Pond Car Track Truck pulling track information call Bob Parker 219-483-6144 Sponsor FLYING CIRCUITS JAN 17Celina OH B RC Swap Meet Celina Flying Sportsmen 5th Annual 900AM 300PM USWA Huffy Union Hall 1 Mile East Celina Rt 703 behind Hollisters Restaurant Admission $200 under 12 women free 8ff tables $1000 Radio les Contact Lyn Green tables information 6847 Janet Ave Calms OH 45822 PH 419586-7362 Sponsor THE CELINA FLYING SPORTSMEN CLUB PA FEB 1 THRU 28Penns Hills PA B Model Aviation Month Library event will static demo model aviation hobby including FF RC Indoor UC possible Site Penn Hills Library G Minnear 118 Jay Dr Verona PA 15147 PH 412-793-3965 Sponsor GATEWAY RC SOCIETY MI FEB 6Westland Ml B 18th Annual Swap Shop Auction & Static Comp Giant Sport Scale Old Timer & Gen Sport Great Door Prizes Admission $4 Kids 6-12 $2 Table Rental $10 info & Adv Table Res Call Ed Larsen PH 313-484-9824 Sponsor MICHIGAN RC ASSN FEB 7Shelbyville IL E SCRCC Presents 4th Annual Swap & Auction Site Shelby County 4-H Building Doors Open 900 Auction Starts 1200 Admission $200 Lots Door Prizes Concession site Free Tables Children under 12 Free Call Pat Lines 217-774-5998 information Sponsor SHELBY COUNTY RC CLUB El Now Youre Talking Continued page 9 totally inappropriate learn Finally often dont try fit schedule wish instruction assistance forget people also usually have families jobs plus own recreational desires too arent just call used So nothings changedyet everythings changed Human reactions human impulses blame first thing offendsnever change Equipment far away better relatively lower costs Technology advances competition advances average modeler feels left behindand indeed often So still bellyaches about advanced activity still benefits fallout generated advances guess thing bemoan its ease people can buy way hobby least savoring thrill building plane either scratch kit having fly Thats got frosting cake regret bypassing thrill Theyll never know what missed either dont know years Ill able enjoy hobby cherish memories period Ive Ill probably stay time until failing health puts stop thats immediately likely Thanks opportunity reminisce Olin K McDaniel Florence South Carolina December 1992 135 ELKHART COUNIY FLIGHT MASTERS 4th Annual SWAP MEET November 8 1992 900 am 300 pm Swap Tables $700 Entry Fee $300 Children Under 10 FREE Indiana National Guard 2313 Oakland Ave Elkhart Indiana Faf Intormatlon contact 21 952231 87 6th ANNUAL SWAP SHOP RIDAY FRIDAY NOV 2792 9AM. SO lbbu vaflebh W0O/TbI advuc 5900 Day E show Locat TROY SENIOR HIGH 151 W FERGUSON TROY OHIO FlwuvoIlons Call TABLES MUST BE CLAIMED 613 335-7661 8Y9OO DAY OEVENT 51313351272 Jack Anhur 15131336-4353 IIUANNUAL- MODELERS FLEA MARKET ION AND MODEL AIRPLANE SHOW PRESENTED flY UNION MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB MODEL AIRPUIES S RELATED ITEMS Scheduled Events wt FLEA MARKET oe 900 AUCTSON ee 1100 AIEMANE aNew 000 tell a00 REFEESUMENIS AVAILASLI IUUSION $2 * WUUiU/CNUUN UKS R FUEl FRL Jet 31313 titow ian iimgst itt School Unioai NJ 6-li PU MIke Luclane L2013761692 9am Spni RIC el- Rehhy Siew & Swap Af eel lad/eats Largest January 2 & 3 1993 OVER 50000 sq ft Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Booth & Table info call Bob Parker Garry Geisolman 219-483-6144 iG SL4*7 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 AT THE SUMMIT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 229 E HOWE RD TALLMADGE OHIO ALL RIC EQUIPMENT DEALERS WELCOME FOR INFORMAIION CALL RICK AT 216 724-2198 OR JIM AT 216 644-9452 RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 9, 135
Now Youre Talking response Suggestions Future [Now Youre Talking page 18] published September 1992 edition Model Aviation modeling days go back late 40s Perhaps Mr Klingberg dates back further sinceritymy hats off him modeler interested 1950s planes certainly everyone interested quarter-scale happen interested both myself dont expect Model Aviation other publication print just what want reader cant enjoy page good humor least tolerate page humor enjoy could possibly classified Scrooge name etched stone goldplated AMA have member too long have modeling long time enjoy magazine Please keep up good work Keith Dobbins Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Some things never change Several months ago given collection several years worth 20plus-year-old modeling magazines past week Ive convalescing major surgery finally took time read through several dozen issues Most now-defunct American Aircraft Modeler As studied became intrigued two constantly repeating themes perhaps really kept appearing both editors comments letters readers main theme seemed excessive cost getting modeling viewed many youngsters Most indicated ages 13 14 15 main source funds things like paper routes Interestingly enough time letters written range two- three-foot rubber-powered kit prices seemed $350 $5 plus additional costs supplies tissue glue etc prohibitive youngsters Getting RC almost impossible much kits cost generally $12 $25 rather comparatively exorbitant costs radio equipment editor magazine began pleading industry trade subsidization youngsters meant initially taking financial losses since eventually youngsters would become best customers wonder ever occurred Also kit prices compared todays just another reminder constant effect inflation secondary issue above similar keep hearing constantly today just isnt anyone interested helping newcomers get started such issue editor seemed get ever strident about bemoaned conditions exist today its wonder hobby sport model aircraft could possibly have survived intervening 23 years Actually hobby has survived prospered particular magazine lots other issues call complaints such does magazine ignore free fighters does magazine ignore control liners does magazine ignore rubber-power modelers always some group felt aggrieved andlor left out whole complaints minor compared above two burning issues As read back particular history modeling few reactions own Id like share First started modeling youngster myself mid- 1930s built rubberpowered balsa tissue-covered models ball few years After interlude college WW II starting career familyI got back modeling late 1950s time since now ham license tried RC built own radio equipment several planes over next five six years flew some early Pattern contests using galloping ghost compete next higher class multichannel placed second third once Again other interests eventually took over dropped out until about five years ago like Rip Van Winkle waking 25-year sleep radio equipment ever much better quality now very reliable plus based dollars relative buying power much cheaper 25 years earlier importance however sport far better organized now no trouble finding group established fliers join learn now exact regard ie finding someone help still two factors existed 25 years further ago First organizations formed pool assets group rather trying individually provide us facilities Land must still acquired taxes paid some cases shelters provided grass maybe paved runways installed tended constant care us can provide individuals So usually does take organization contributions money dues lots time member Thus still always has good logical justification original members expect newcomer join contribute share newcomer expect free instruction counseling Some newcomers weve approach us over past couple years seem insulted suggest join contribute order receive benefits personally dont care type promptly packs up disappears fact promptly better second factor mentioned some would-be newcomers think meet stated requirements ie join AMA local clubthen have arrive field someone will magically appear instruct latest ARF sold strength what particular dealer wanted unload rarely bother ask club member advance advice what buy Frequently itself turns out disaster dedicated instructor Hes often forced tell beautiful job plunked down hard cash continued page 135 December 1992 9 Soapbox 0@ Something Everyone focus Competition OH 45322 PH 513-698-5250 Sponsor FLYING AERO SPORT TEAM IL NOV 8Naperville IL E Last Fling Swap NShop Time 9AM 2PM Site Madison Jr High 1000 River Oak Dr Take 75th St Naper Blvd South Turn East River Oak Dr Admission $2 Table $10 RG Planes Boats & Cars Welcome turther call Mike 708-961-9012 Sponsor LISLE AERO RC CLUB OH NOV 27Troy OH E 6th Annual Swap Shop Site Senior High School J Andrea 341 Armand Dr Troy OH 45373 PH 513335-7661 Sponsor WACO AREA PLIERS NOV 8Allegany NY E STARS 1992 Auction & Flea Market Flea Market 1100AM $1000 Table Auction 200PM 10% Charge tor Succesatul Bids No Charge tor Buy Backs Site Allegany Engine Co N 1st St Raffles & Prizes Food & Beverages Randy Bittinger 688 Derrick Rd Bradtord PA 16701 PH 814-368-7528 Sponsor STARS GA NOV 14Bainbridge GA E Port City Flyers Third Annual RC Swap Shop & Auction Bainbridge Armory Saturday 9 S $100 Admission No table Fee Rattle Radio-Engine-Kit Trophies Best Military & Civilian Scale Aircraft Al Collins 912-2463329 Keith Campbell 1583 Lakewood Dr Cairo GA 31728 PH 912-377-2571 Sponsor PORT CITY FLYERS NJ NOV 20Monroe NJ B Fifth Annual Radio Control Auction Site Monroe Township First Aid Building 47 Monmouth Rd Over 100 buyers sellers past three years Doors Open 645 PM Auction begins 730 Door Prizes NY Rattles Donation $200 Children under twelve & wives free Contact Kenneth Burnett further details 908-613-6851 Sponsor TRI-COUNTY RC CLUB OH IN JAN 2-3-Fort Wayne IN E Midwest RC Model & Hobby Show will held Memorial Coliseum Exposition Center Saturday Jan 2nd 9AM 6PM Sunday Jan 3rd 9AM 4PM Over 6 500 attendance last year Features will include Manufacturers Swap Shop Boat Pond Car Track Truck pulling track information call Bob Parker 219-483-6144 Sponsor FLYING CIRCUITS JAN 17Celina OH B RC Swap Meet Celina Flying Sportsmen 5th Annual 900AM 300PM USWA Huffy Union Hall 1 Mile East Celina Rt 703 behind Hollisters Restaurant Admission $200 under 12 women free 8ff tables $1000 Radio les Contact Lyn Green tables information 6847 Janet Ave Calms OH 45822 PH 419586-7362 Sponsor THE CELINA FLYING SPORTSMEN CLUB PA FEB 1 THRU 28Penns Hills PA B Model Aviation Month Library event will static demo model aviation hobby including FF RC Indoor UC possible Site Penn Hills Library G Minnear 118 Jay Dr Verona PA 15147 PH 412-793-3965 Sponsor GATEWAY RC SOCIETY MI FEB 6Westland Ml B 18th Annual Swap Shop Auction & Static Comp Giant Sport Scale Old Timer & Gen Sport Great Door Prizes Admission $4 Kids 6-12 $2 Table Rental $10 info & Adv Table Res Call Ed Larsen PH 313-484-9824 Sponsor MICHIGAN RC ASSN FEB 7Shelbyville IL E SCRCC Presents 4th Annual Swap & Auction Site Shelby County 4-H Building Doors Open 900 Auction Starts 1200 Admission $200 Lots Door Prizes Concession site Free Tables Children under 12 Free Call Pat Lines 217-774-5998 information Sponsor SHELBY COUNTY RC CLUB El Now Youre Talking Continued page 9 totally inappropriate learn Finally often dont try fit schedule wish instruction assistance forget people also usually have families jobs plus own recreational desires too arent just call used So nothings changedyet everythings changed Human reactions human impulses blame first thing offendsnever change Equipment far away better relatively lower costs Technology advances competition advances average modeler feels left behindand indeed often So still bellyaches about advanced activity still benefits fallout generated advances guess thing bemoan its ease people can buy way hobby least savoring thrill building plane either scratch kit having fly Thats got frosting cake regret bypassing thrill Theyll never know what missed either dont know years Ill able enjoy hobby cherish memories period Ive Ill probably stay time until failing health puts stop thats immediately likely Thanks opportunity reminisce Olin K McDaniel Florence South Carolina December 1992 135 ELKHART COUNIY FLIGHT MASTERS 4th Annual SWAP MEET November 8 1992 900 am 300 pm Swap Tables $700 Entry Fee $300 Children Under 10 FREE Indiana National Guard 2313 Oakland Ave Elkhart Indiana Faf Intormatlon contact 21 952231 87 6th ANNUAL SWAP SHOP RIDAY FRIDAY NOV 2792 9AM. SO lbbu vaflebh W0O/TbI advuc 5900 Day E show Locat TROY SENIOR HIGH 151 W FERGUSON TROY OHIO FlwuvoIlons Call TABLES MUST BE CLAIMED 613 335-7661 8Y9OO DAY OEVENT 51313351272 Jack Anhur 15131336-4353 IIUANNUAL- MODELERS FLEA MARKET ION AND MODEL AIRPLANE SHOW PRESENTED flY UNION MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB MODEL AIRPUIES S RELATED ITEMS Scheduled Events wt FLEA MARKET oe 900 AUCTSON ee 1100 AIEMANE aNew 000 tell a00 REFEESUMENIS AVAILASLI IUUSION $2 * WUUiU/CNUUN UKS R FUEl FRL Jet 31313 titow ian iimgst itt School Unioai NJ 6-li PU MIke Luclane L2013761692 9am Spni RIC el- Rehhy Siew & Swap Af eel lad/eats Largest January 2 & 3 1993 OVER 50000 sq ft Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Booth & Table info call Bob Parker Garry Geisolman 219-483-6144 iG SL4*7 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 AT THE SUMMIT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 229 E HOWE RD TALLMADGE OHIO ALL RIC EQUIPMENT DEALERS WELCOME FOR INFORMAIION CALL RICK AT 216 724-2198 OR JIM AT 216 644-9452 RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED