132 MODEL AVIATION
THE JULY 2004 column, page 140, included a photo of a model
identified as a “Foote Westerner.” Apparently that was an error,
despite the model having been identified as such by the person who
submitted the photo. An E-mail message from Royce Childress (Kent
WA) read:
“That picture of a Foote Westerner sure isn’t like Don Foote used
to fly at Rosecrans and Western in the ’40s. The wing is wrong. The
Westerner’s wing had a distinctive ‘backward,’ rounded swept-back
tip, and the rudder looked like a rounded squatty lump. The airplane in
the picture has a tapered but straight leading edge on the tips, and the
rudder looks a little too tall.
“Possibly by the ’50s the design had been changed to make it easier
to build, but I’ll bet a ham sandwich and a cup of coffee it wasn’t
changed by Don Foote.”
Perhaps someone will be kind enough to check that issue and send
me the model’s correct identification.
If your Old-Time interests run toward Rubber or Glider, there is an
excellent reference that lists all 2004 Society of Antique Modelers
(SAM)-approved designs in those categories. The Glider grouping
includes Towline and Hand Launched.
A labor of love compiled by Gene Wallock, the attractive spiralbound
catalog contains more than 1,800 plans and their sources,
supplier names, design rules, and recommended models for SAM
competition.
Gene was kind enough to send a copy here, which I greatly
appreciate. You can obtain a copy by sending your name, address, and
$10 to SAM Secretary Charlie Reich at 310 Wisteria Rd., Saint
Augustine FL 32086.
Bob Holman Plans—a prime source for Old-Time and Nostalgia
plans and kits—offers a super catalog that shows plan views and
includes many photos. Kits include CAD-drawn plans, many by Jim
Mike Keville, 31 Franklin Pkwy., Brunswick ME 04011; E-mail: [email protected]
OLD-TIMERS
Circa 1954, Richard Kaufman’s mom holds Goldberg Cumulus
before installation of OK Cub .14. The model was stored in 1958.
Bob Haines converted this red-and-blue CL Stanzel Tiger Shark
to RC. It spans 60 inches and is powered by a K&B .61.
Al Jordan (L) and Ernie Reser prepare Ernie’s O.S. .25-powered
RC Lanzo Bomber at the WORKS field near Dayton OH.
O’Reilly, and laser-cut parts (nose blocks and propellers not included).
Those who are re-entering the hobby after many years will find that
the catalog features a mouthwatering selection, including Jimmie Allen
designs from the 1930s, Earl Stahl Rubber Scale designs, Nostalgia
Gas designs such as the Zeek, the Fubar, and the Civy Boy 84, and a
wide array of Rubber and Gas designs from the early 1940s.
Bob also offers laser-engraved (not router-cut) plaques for contest
awards. Contact Bob Holman Plans at Box 741, San Bernardino CA
92402; Tel.: (909) 885-3959; Fax: (909) 889-9307; E-mail:
[email protected]; Web site: www.bhplans.com.
An earlier request for contributions drew several responses from
those who fondly recall their modeling experiences in the 1940s and
1950s. Since they were kind enough to write in and encourage me to
continue with this column, I will share some
of their views and memories here. Dave Seale
(Dedham MA) wrote:
“In the summer of 1951 I was living in GI
student housing on the campus of Purdue
University. Right across the street was a large
grass field used for various school functions.
Three of us tried our hand at CL using an allbalsa
kit, the ‘Junior 29’ [one in a series of
kits produced by the Testors Corporation].
“The first one crashed on its fourth flight.
When rebuilt we replaced the O&R .33 with
an O&R .60. Wow, did that baby move! Our
simple arithmetic clocked it at 85 mph—a big
deal to us at the time. The second airplane
faired much better, flying more than 50 flights
before it was time to get back to business in
September.”
Harry Fisher (Bordentown NJ) wrote:
“Yesteryear was exactly as you said.
Model engines were heard in all of our parks
and baseball fields. The audience was
mixed—old grandfathers to young
grandchildren. Some even entered the hobby.
“I remember getting my Buccaneer and
equipment together for the three-block trip to
the ball field ... We had a good-sized crowd
during our first flight. Everyone loved it. We
always did ROG [rise-off-ground] and short
engine runs. The Buccaneer would do lazy
circles and make great landings.”
Harry went on to write that he had ordered
two short kits from Klarich Custom Kits in
California ([916] 635-3080), and as soon as
he could find another O&R .60, he planned
on flying another Buccaneer.
Earl Cayton (San Francisco CA), who is
known for a wide array of FF and CL designs
published in the 1950s, recalled:
“I see that the old Jim Walker Firebaby is
back in production. It is a great little CL
airplane for a beginner or a sport model for
advanced modelers. This brings back an old
memory.
“During the Korean War I was an
instructor pilot in F-86 and F-94 fighters at
Portland Air Base in Oregon. The first time I
saw a Firebaby was when Jim brought six of
them to our CL circle and proceeded to fly
three at one time. He had a handle in each
hand and a third handle fastened to his
helmet. I don’t know how he did it because I
wouldn’t even try to fly two at a time!
“I think Jim was the father of ARF models
[because he] had a line of ARF RC
merchandise planned before he passed away
suddenly in the mid-1950s.”
Tex Newman (Erie CO) wrote:
“The idea of simplified Scale competition
is great. I began model building 55 years ago
with Comet Rubber Scale models. The love
for and thrill of seeing one in the air is still
there.
“[Your] mention of the Monogram
Speedee-Bilt Long Midget brought back
memories. When I was 10 years old I built
three of those and entered the best one in a
Monogram-sponsored ‘beauty’ contest at the
local hobby shop, winning a third-place
ribbon that still hangs in a display case in my
workshop.”
Tex enclosed a photocopied photo of
himself at age 10, holding a Long Midget and
a Master Modelcraft Wing Dingus biplane
(remember that one?) powered by an OK Cub
.049. Unfortunately I can’t reproduce
photocopies here.
Bob Haines (Uncasville CT) flies a 54-
inch American Ace on RC. He wrote that it is
“a real thermal sniffer. The SAM 7 group
used to let me fly it just for fun at their
Westover AFB [MA] Free Flight contests
before they were kicked off the base.”
Bob also liked the looks of a vintage CL
design—the Stanzel Tiger Shark—and
enlarged one and converted it to include fourchannel
RC. The red-and-blue model spans
roughly 60 inches and is powered by a K&B
.61 engine. As one might suspect, it flew
“rather fast” according to Bob.
Richard Kaufman (Phoenix AZ)
contributed to earlier discussions regarding
the Korda Powerhouse design (March 2004).
He is also quite a fan of Carl Goldberg’s
Cumulus design because “of its sleek
appearance and graceful lines.”
Richard’s dad built one in early 1951,
underpowering it on purpose with a glow
Arden .09. The theory was that it was less
likely to crash. Three years later, bored with
the slower flight, an OK Cub .14 was
installed. After some initial adjustments, the
model flew well.
The Cumulus was put in storage in 1958,
where it remains today. Richard enclosed a
1954 photo of his mom holding the model.
The picture is a bit dark, but perhaps it will
print okay here.
Carl Roumillat [O’Brien FL] made my
day by writing, “The first thing I look for in
Model Aviation is the Old-Timers column.”
He added that he finds no pleasure in RTF
designs, preferring to build his own instead
(as do many others).
This is a common feeling among those of
us who entered the hobby in the 1940s or
1950s (or earlier). Whether it’s FF, CL, or
RC, there is just no substitute for the feel of
balsa, the aroma of cellulose cement and
doped finishes, and the pride of seeing our
own creations in the air.
Warren Behymer [Wilmington OH] flies
SAM Old-Timers with a group near Dayton.
He reported:
“We don’t have reworked or modified
screaming engines—just run-of-the-mill
sport engines, ignition or glow. One man
runs a diesel. Max time is eight minutes’
engine run time given by the CD [just to]
allow us to get up to thermal altitude.”
Here in the northeastern US, we are
currently enjoying a crisp and beautiful
autumn—soon to be replaced by snow, ice,
and winter gales. We are about to enter “The
Building Season.”
However, those of you who live in
warmer climes are soon to experience some
major gatherings such as Florida’s King
Orange meet and Arizona’s Southwest
Regionals. If you have some good-quality
glossy photos of your creations, perhaps you
will consider sending some here, along with
the model(s) details, for publication.
When writing, please remember to
enclose an SASE if you would like a reply.
Photos will be returned only if you so
request. Any pictures used in the column will
likely be gone quite a while because of the
magazine’s lead time. MA
Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/11
Page Numbers: 132,133,134
Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/11
Page Numbers: 132,133,134
132 MODEL AVIATION
THE JULY 2004 column, page 140, included a photo of a model
identified as a “Foote Westerner.” Apparently that was an error,
despite the model having been identified as such by the person who
submitted the photo. An E-mail message from Royce Childress (Kent
WA) read:
“That picture of a Foote Westerner sure isn’t like Don Foote used
to fly at Rosecrans and Western in the ’40s. The wing is wrong. The
Westerner’s wing had a distinctive ‘backward,’ rounded swept-back
tip, and the rudder looked like a rounded squatty lump. The airplane in
the picture has a tapered but straight leading edge on the tips, and the
rudder looks a little too tall.
“Possibly by the ’50s the design had been changed to make it easier
to build, but I’ll bet a ham sandwich and a cup of coffee it wasn’t
changed by Don Foote.”
Perhaps someone will be kind enough to check that issue and send
me the model’s correct identification.
If your Old-Time interests run toward Rubber or Glider, there is an
excellent reference that lists all 2004 Society of Antique Modelers
(SAM)-approved designs in those categories. The Glider grouping
includes Towline and Hand Launched.
A labor of love compiled by Gene Wallock, the attractive spiralbound
catalog contains more than 1,800 plans and their sources,
supplier names, design rules, and recommended models for SAM
competition.
Gene was kind enough to send a copy here, which I greatly
appreciate. You can obtain a copy by sending your name, address, and
$10 to SAM Secretary Charlie Reich at 310 Wisteria Rd., Saint
Augustine FL 32086.
Bob Holman Plans—a prime source for Old-Time and Nostalgia
plans and kits—offers a super catalog that shows plan views and
includes many photos. Kits include CAD-drawn plans, many by Jim
Mike Keville, 31 Franklin Pkwy., Brunswick ME 04011; E-mail: [email protected]
OLD-TIMERS
Circa 1954, Richard Kaufman’s mom holds Goldberg Cumulus
before installation of OK Cub .14. The model was stored in 1958.
Bob Haines converted this red-and-blue CL Stanzel Tiger Shark
to RC. It spans 60 inches and is powered by a K&B .61.
Al Jordan (L) and Ernie Reser prepare Ernie’s O.S. .25-powered
RC Lanzo Bomber at the WORKS field near Dayton OH.
O’Reilly, and laser-cut parts (nose blocks and propellers not included).
Those who are re-entering the hobby after many years will find that
the catalog features a mouthwatering selection, including Jimmie Allen
designs from the 1930s, Earl Stahl Rubber Scale designs, Nostalgia
Gas designs such as the Zeek, the Fubar, and the Civy Boy 84, and a
wide array of Rubber and Gas designs from the early 1940s.
Bob also offers laser-engraved (not router-cut) plaques for contest
awards. Contact Bob Holman Plans at Box 741, San Bernardino CA
92402; Tel.: (909) 885-3959; Fax: (909) 889-9307; E-mail:
[email protected]; Web site: www.bhplans.com.
An earlier request for contributions drew several responses from
those who fondly recall their modeling experiences in the 1940s and
1950s. Since they were kind enough to write in and encourage me to
continue with this column, I will share some
of their views and memories here. Dave Seale
(Dedham MA) wrote:
“In the summer of 1951 I was living in GI
student housing on the campus of Purdue
University. Right across the street was a large
grass field used for various school functions.
Three of us tried our hand at CL using an allbalsa
kit, the ‘Junior 29’ [one in a series of
kits produced by the Testors Corporation].
“The first one crashed on its fourth flight.
When rebuilt we replaced the O&R .33 with
an O&R .60. Wow, did that baby move! Our
simple arithmetic clocked it at 85 mph—a big
deal to us at the time. The second airplane
faired much better, flying more than 50 flights
before it was time to get back to business in
September.”
Harry Fisher (Bordentown NJ) wrote:
“Yesteryear was exactly as you said.
Model engines were heard in all of our parks
and baseball fields. The audience was
mixed—old grandfathers to young
grandchildren. Some even entered the hobby.
“I remember getting my Buccaneer and
equipment together for the three-block trip to
the ball field ... We had a good-sized crowd
during our first flight. Everyone loved it. We
always did ROG [rise-off-ground] and short
engine runs. The Buccaneer would do lazy
circles and make great landings.”
Harry went on to write that he had ordered
two short kits from Klarich Custom Kits in
California ([916] 635-3080), and as soon as
he could find another O&R .60, he planned
on flying another Buccaneer.
Earl Cayton (San Francisco CA), who is
known for a wide array of FF and CL designs
published in the 1950s, recalled:
“I see that the old Jim Walker Firebaby is
back in production. It is a great little CL
airplane for a beginner or a sport model for
advanced modelers. This brings back an old
memory.
“During the Korean War I was an
instructor pilot in F-86 and F-94 fighters at
Portland Air Base in Oregon. The first time I
saw a Firebaby was when Jim brought six of
them to our CL circle and proceeded to fly
three at one time. He had a handle in each
hand and a third handle fastened to his
helmet. I don’t know how he did it because I
wouldn’t even try to fly two at a time!
“I think Jim was the father of ARF models
[because he] had a line of ARF RC
merchandise planned before he passed away
suddenly in the mid-1950s.”
Tex Newman (Erie CO) wrote:
“The idea of simplified Scale competition
is great. I began model building 55 years ago
with Comet Rubber Scale models. The love
for and thrill of seeing one in the air is still
there.
“[Your] mention of the Monogram
Speedee-Bilt Long Midget brought back
memories. When I was 10 years old I built
three of those and entered the best one in a
Monogram-sponsored ‘beauty’ contest at the
local hobby shop, winning a third-place
ribbon that still hangs in a display case in my
workshop.”
Tex enclosed a photocopied photo of
himself at age 10, holding a Long Midget and
a Master Modelcraft Wing Dingus biplane
(remember that one?) powered by an OK Cub
.049. Unfortunately I can’t reproduce
photocopies here.
Bob Haines (Uncasville CT) flies a 54-
inch American Ace on RC. He wrote that it is
“a real thermal sniffer. The SAM 7 group
used to let me fly it just for fun at their
Westover AFB [MA] Free Flight contests
before they were kicked off the base.”
Bob also liked the looks of a vintage CL
design—the Stanzel Tiger Shark—and
enlarged one and converted it to include fourchannel
RC. The red-and-blue model spans
roughly 60 inches and is powered by a K&B
.61 engine. As one might suspect, it flew
“rather fast” according to Bob.
Richard Kaufman (Phoenix AZ)
contributed to earlier discussions regarding
the Korda Powerhouse design (March 2004).
He is also quite a fan of Carl Goldberg’s
Cumulus design because “of its sleek
appearance and graceful lines.”
Richard’s dad built one in early 1951,
underpowering it on purpose with a glow
Arden .09. The theory was that it was less
likely to crash. Three years later, bored with
the slower flight, an OK Cub .14 was
installed. After some initial adjustments, the
model flew well.
The Cumulus was put in storage in 1958,
where it remains today. Richard enclosed a
1954 photo of his mom holding the model.
The picture is a bit dark, but perhaps it will
print okay here.
Carl Roumillat [O’Brien FL] made my
day by writing, “The first thing I look for in
Model Aviation is the Old-Timers column.”
He added that he finds no pleasure in RTF
designs, preferring to build his own instead
(as do many others).
This is a common feeling among those of
us who entered the hobby in the 1940s or
1950s (or earlier). Whether it’s FF, CL, or
RC, there is just no substitute for the feel of
balsa, the aroma of cellulose cement and
doped finishes, and the pride of seeing our
own creations in the air.
Warren Behymer [Wilmington OH] flies
SAM Old-Timers with a group near Dayton.
He reported:
“We don’t have reworked or modified
screaming engines—just run-of-the-mill
sport engines, ignition or glow. One man
runs a diesel. Max time is eight minutes’
engine run time given by the CD [just to]
allow us to get up to thermal altitude.”
Here in the northeastern US, we are
currently enjoying a crisp and beautiful
autumn—soon to be replaced by snow, ice,
and winter gales. We are about to enter “The
Building Season.”
However, those of you who live in
warmer climes are soon to experience some
major gatherings such as Florida’s King
Orange meet and Arizona’s Southwest
Regionals. If you have some good-quality
glossy photos of your creations, perhaps you
will consider sending some here, along with
the model(s) details, for publication.
When writing, please remember to
enclose an SASE if you would like a reply.
Photos will be returned only if you so
request. Any pictures used in the column will
likely be gone quite a while because of the
magazine’s lead time. MA
Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/11
Page Numbers: 132,133,134
132 MODEL AVIATION
THE JULY 2004 column, page 140, included a photo of a model
identified as a “Foote Westerner.” Apparently that was an error,
despite the model having been identified as such by the person who
submitted the photo. An E-mail message from Royce Childress (Kent
WA) read:
“That picture of a Foote Westerner sure isn’t like Don Foote used
to fly at Rosecrans and Western in the ’40s. The wing is wrong. The
Westerner’s wing had a distinctive ‘backward,’ rounded swept-back
tip, and the rudder looked like a rounded squatty lump. The airplane in
the picture has a tapered but straight leading edge on the tips, and the
rudder looks a little too tall.
“Possibly by the ’50s the design had been changed to make it easier
to build, but I’ll bet a ham sandwich and a cup of coffee it wasn’t
changed by Don Foote.”
Perhaps someone will be kind enough to check that issue and send
me the model’s correct identification.
If your Old-Time interests run toward Rubber or Glider, there is an
excellent reference that lists all 2004 Society of Antique Modelers
(SAM)-approved designs in those categories. The Glider grouping
includes Towline and Hand Launched.
A labor of love compiled by Gene Wallock, the attractive spiralbound
catalog contains more than 1,800 plans and their sources,
supplier names, design rules, and recommended models for SAM
competition.
Gene was kind enough to send a copy here, which I greatly
appreciate. You can obtain a copy by sending your name, address, and
$10 to SAM Secretary Charlie Reich at 310 Wisteria Rd., Saint
Augustine FL 32086.
Bob Holman Plans—a prime source for Old-Time and Nostalgia
plans and kits—offers a super catalog that shows plan views and
includes many photos. Kits include CAD-drawn plans, many by Jim
Mike Keville, 31 Franklin Pkwy., Brunswick ME 04011; E-mail: [email protected]
OLD-TIMERS
Circa 1954, Richard Kaufman’s mom holds Goldberg Cumulus
before installation of OK Cub .14. The model was stored in 1958.
Bob Haines converted this red-and-blue CL Stanzel Tiger Shark
to RC. It spans 60 inches and is powered by a K&B .61.
Al Jordan (L) and Ernie Reser prepare Ernie’s O.S. .25-powered
RC Lanzo Bomber at the WORKS field near Dayton OH.
O’Reilly, and laser-cut parts (nose blocks and propellers not included).
Those who are re-entering the hobby after many years will find that
the catalog features a mouthwatering selection, including Jimmie Allen
designs from the 1930s, Earl Stahl Rubber Scale designs, Nostalgia
Gas designs such as the Zeek, the Fubar, and the Civy Boy 84, and a
wide array of Rubber and Gas designs from the early 1940s.
Bob also offers laser-engraved (not router-cut) plaques for contest
awards. Contact Bob Holman Plans at Box 741, San Bernardino CA
92402; Tel.: (909) 885-3959; Fax: (909) 889-9307; E-mail:
[email protected]; Web site: www.bhplans.com.
An earlier request for contributions drew several responses from
those who fondly recall their modeling experiences in the 1940s and
1950s. Since they were kind enough to write in and encourage me to
continue with this column, I will share some
of their views and memories here. Dave Seale
(Dedham MA) wrote:
“In the summer of 1951 I was living in GI
student housing on the campus of Purdue
University. Right across the street was a large
grass field used for various school functions.
Three of us tried our hand at CL using an allbalsa
kit, the ‘Junior 29’ [one in a series of
kits produced by the Testors Corporation].
“The first one crashed on its fourth flight.
When rebuilt we replaced the O&R .33 with
an O&R .60. Wow, did that baby move! Our
simple arithmetic clocked it at 85 mph—a big
deal to us at the time. The second airplane
faired much better, flying more than 50 flights
before it was time to get back to business in
September.”
Harry Fisher (Bordentown NJ) wrote:
“Yesteryear was exactly as you said.
Model engines were heard in all of our parks
and baseball fields. The audience was
mixed—old grandfathers to young
grandchildren. Some even entered the hobby.
“I remember getting my Buccaneer and
equipment together for the three-block trip to
the ball field ... We had a good-sized crowd
during our first flight. Everyone loved it. We
always did ROG [rise-off-ground] and short
engine runs. The Buccaneer would do lazy
circles and make great landings.”
Harry went on to write that he had ordered
two short kits from Klarich Custom Kits in
California ([916] 635-3080), and as soon as
he could find another O&R .60, he planned
on flying another Buccaneer.
Earl Cayton (San Francisco CA), who is
known for a wide array of FF and CL designs
published in the 1950s, recalled:
“I see that the old Jim Walker Firebaby is
back in production. It is a great little CL
airplane for a beginner or a sport model for
advanced modelers. This brings back an old
memory.
“During the Korean War I was an
instructor pilot in F-86 and F-94 fighters at
Portland Air Base in Oregon. The first time I
saw a Firebaby was when Jim brought six of
them to our CL circle and proceeded to fly
three at one time. He had a handle in each
hand and a third handle fastened to his
helmet. I don’t know how he did it because I
wouldn’t even try to fly two at a time!
“I think Jim was the father of ARF models
[because he] had a line of ARF RC
merchandise planned before he passed away
suddenly in the mid-1950s.”
Tex Newman (Erie CO) wrote:
“The idea of simplified Scale competition
is great. I began model building 55 years ago
with Comet Rubber Scale models. The love
for and thrill of seeing one in the air is still
there.
“[Your] mention of the Monogram
Speedee-Bilt Long Midget brought back
memories. When I was 10 years old I built
three of those and entered the best one in a
Monogram-sponsored ‘beauty’ contest at the
local hobby shop, winning a third-place
ribbon that still hangs in a display case in my
workshop.”
Tex enclosed a photocopied photo of
himself at age 10, holding a Long Midget and
a Master Modelcraft Wing Dingus biplane
(remember that one?) powered by an OK Cub
.049. Unfortunately I can’t reproduce
photocopies here.
Bob Haines (Uncasville CT) flies a 54-
inch American Ace on RC. He wrote that it is
“a real thermal sniffer. The SAM 7 group
used to let me fly it just for fun at their
Westover AFB [MA] Free Flight contests
before they were kicked off the base.”
Bob also liked the looks of a vintage CL
design—the Stanzel Tiger Shark—and
enlarged one and converted it to include fourchannel
RC. The red-and-blue model spans
roughly 60 inches and is powered by a K&B
.61 engine. As one might suspect, it flew
“rather fast” according to Bob.
Richard Kaufman (Phoenix AZ)
contributed to earlier discussions regarding
the Korda Powerhouse design (March 2004).
He is also quite a fan of Carl Goldberg’s
Cumulus design because “of its sleek
appearance and graceful lines.”
Richard’s dad built one in early 1951,
underpowering it on purpose with a glow
Arden .09. The theory was that it was less
likely to crash. Three years later, bored with
the slower flight, an OK Cub .14 was
installed. After some initial adjustments, the
model flew well.
The Cumulus was put in storage in 1958,
where it remains today. Richard enclosed a
1954 photo of his mom holding the model.
The picture is a bit dark, but perhaps it will
print okay here.
Carl Roumillat [O’Brien FL] made my
day by writing, “The first thing I look for in
Model Aviation is the Old-Timers column.”
He added that he finds no pleasure in RTF
designs, preferring to build his own instead
(as do many others).
This is a common feeling among those of
us who entered the hobby in the 1940s or
1950s (or earlier). Whether it’s FF, CL, or
RC, there is just no substitute for the feel of
balsa, the aroma of cellulose cement and
doped finishes, and the pride of seeing our
own creations in the air.
Warren Behymer [Wilmington OH] flies
SAM Old-Timers with a group near Dayton.
He reported:
“We don’t have reworked or modified
screaming engines—just run-of-the-mill
sport engines, ignition or glow. One man
runs a diesel. Max time is eight minutes’
engine run time given by the CD [just to]
allow us to get up to thermal altitude.”
Here in the northeastern US, we are
currently enjoying a crisp and beautiful
autumn—soon to be replaced by snow, ice,
and winter gales. We are about to enter “The
Building Season.”
However, those of you who live in
warmer climes are soon to experience some
major gatherings such as Florida’s King
Orange meet and Arizona’s Southwest
Regionals. If you have some good-quality
glossy photos of your creations, perhaps you
will consider sending some here, along with
the model(s) details, for publication.
When writing, please remember to
enclose an SASE if you would like a reply.
Photos will be returned only if you so
request. Any pictures used in the column will
likely be gone quite a while because of the
magazine’s lead time. MA