108 MODEL AVIATION
ONE OF THE often-neglected areas of a
Scale model is the cockpit. It’s the place
where the full-scale pilot operates all
controls. He or she has to check all of the
instruments, dials, gauges, and a multitude
of other items before even taking off.
Some Scale models—especially if they
are larger—have complete cockpits, others
include only the pilot bust and a
dashboard, and some just have a pilot’s
head stuck on a piece of balsa that is glued
across the fuselage midsection—not very
realistic.
In all Sport Scale classes, it’s clearly
stated in the rules that the cockpit interior
isn’t judged, which makes sense for Stand-
Off Scale. For those who only build for
sport-flying, it’s an issue of personal pride
in the aircraft you’ve built. Although the
model isn’t static-judged for the cockpit,
an aircraft with a large greenhouse or
canopy begs to have the complete cockpit
as well as the segmented glass sections
that slide on a track.
In FAI F4C (RC Scale) competition,
the cockpit is judged and is expected to be
realistic and complete. Some modelers in
this class will go to the effort of making
the foot pedals and joystick operate with
the control surfaces.
Cockpit kits are available and have
been for many years, as have pilot figures.
The Williams Bros. pilot busts have
Stan Alexander, 3709 Valley Ridge Dr., Nashville TN 37211; E-mail: [email protected]
RADIO CONTROL SCALE
Dave Platt’s Black Art Series tapes Volume I and II cover building
and detailing a Vought Kingfisher model.
Lieutenant “Doc” Miller—a US pilot from Blue Box Toys—is
available with accessories from Frank Tiano Enterprises.
Dave Platt stands behind his finished Kingfisher at the Toledo OH trade show.
JG 2 “Richthofen” is available from
Squadron, as are many other titles.
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graced many Scale models and still do
today. Other manufacturers have pilots, as
do some cottage-industry artists.
But there is a new standard in pilots
from Blue Box Toys. They currently come
in 1⁄6 scale only but will fit many 1⁄6- to 1⁄4-
scale models. You may have seen these
highly detailed military figures (no
civilian types yet) and didn’t even know it.
They include accurate uniforms and
accessories.
The one I have came from Frank Tiano
Enterprises (3607 Ventura Drive E.,
Lakeland FL 33811; Tel.: [863] 607-6611;
Fax: [863] 607-6602; Web site: www.fran
ktiano.com), and the company has the full
lineup of pilots along with a great deal of
other stuff for Scale modelers.
To give you an idea of what these
figures include, the US World War II fighter
pilot comes with a Colt .45, magazine,
holster, “May West” parachute with
harness, crushed officer’s hat, sunglasses
(Ray-Bans, of course), watch, knife and
scabbard, cloth skull cap, goggles,
parachute ripcord, oxygen mask, and line.
He wears a buttoned shirt, gloves,
khaki uniform, boots, the standard
military belt buckle, silver wings, and
officer’s necktie. It’s unbelievable how
much detail has been incorporated into
these pilots that are available for just
$39.99 each.
I’ve seen two lines of pilots at
www.blueboxtoys.com. The Aviator series
includes George W. Bush, a US Sabre
pilot, a MiG (Chinese) pilot, a Japanese F-
15 pilot, an Apache pilot, an F-15 US pilot,
Blue Angels No. 5, and Blue Angels No 1.
Notice the full-depth cockpit in Dave’s Kingfisher. More details on the Kingfisher, including the pilot.
Big is Better and Safer too!
The IMAA is an international organization was formed April 10,
1980 to promote non-competitive, educational, safe, relaxed flying
of LARGE radio controlled model aircraft throughout the world.
We are the largest Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Special
Interest Group and as such, are committed to representing the
interest of our members in AMA related matters.
Members enjoy the privilege of
participation in hundreds of Fly-ins
and Rallies each year – including
IMAA’s own Rally of Giants).
Don’t wait. Join today! For complete
membership details, visit our web site
(www.fly-imaa.org) or give us a call
toll free at – 866 366-4622.
High-Flight,
the publication of the IMAA, is
published quarterly and is sent to
all members. High-Flight is
dedicated to the advancement of
large r/c aircraft by concentrating
on new products, techniques, and
innovations developed through
the activities of IMAA Chapters
and individuals around the world.
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graced many Scale models and still do
today. Other manufacturers have pilots, as
do some cottage-industry artists.
But there is a new standard in pilots
from Blue Box Toys. They currently come
in 1⁄6 scale only but will fit many 1⁄6- to 1⁄4-
scale models. You may have seen these
highly detailed military figures (no
civilian types yet) and didn’t even know it.
They include accurate uniforms and
accessories.
The one I have came from Frank Tiano
Enterprises (3607 Ventura Drive E.,
Lakeland FL 33811; Tel.: [863] 607-6611;
Fax: [863] 607-6602; Web site: www.fran
ktiano.com), and the company has the full
lineup of pilots along with a great deal of
other stuff for Scale modelers.
To give you an idea of what these
figures include, the US World War II fighter
pilot comes with a Colt .45, magazine,
holster, “May West” parachute with
harness, crushed officer’s hat, sunglasses
(Ray-Bans, of course), watch, knife and
scabbard, cloth skull cap, goggles,
parachute ripcord, oxygen mask, and line.
He wears a buttoned shirt, gloves,
khaki uniform, boots, the standard
military belt buckle, silver wings, and
officer’s necktie. It’s unbelievable how
much detail has been incorporated into
these pilots that are available for just
$39.99 each.
I’ve seen two lines of pilots at
www.blueboxtoys.com. The Aviator series
includes George W. Bush, a US Sabre
pilot, a MiG (Chinese) pilot, a Japanese F-
15 pilot, an Apache pilot, an F-15 US pilot,
Blue Angels No. 5, and Blue Angels No 1.
Notice the full-depth cockpit in Dave’s Kingfisher. More details on the Kingfisher, including the pilot.
Big is Better and Safer too!
The IMAA is an international organization was formed April 10,
1980 to promote non-competitive, educational, safe, relaxed flying
of LARGE radio controlled model aircraft throughout the world.
We are the largest Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Special
Interest Group and as such, are committed to representing the
interest of our members in AMA related matters.
Members enjoy the privilege of
participation in hundreds of Fly-ins
and Rallies each year – including
IMAA’s own Rally of Giants).
Don’t wait. Join today! For complete
membership details, visit our web site
(www.fly-imaa.org) or give us a call
toll free at – 866 366-4622.
High-Flight,
the publication of the IMAA, is
published quarterly and is sent to
all members. High-Flight is
dedicated to the advancement of
large r/c aircraft by concentrating
on new products, techniques, and
innovations developed through
the activities of IMAA Chapters
and individuals around the world.
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Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/11
Page Numbers: 108,109,110
Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/11
Page Numbers: 108,109,110
108 MODEL AVIATION
ONE OF THE often-neglected areas of a
Scale model is the cockpit. It’s the place
where the full-scale pilot operates all
controls. He or she has to check all of the
instruments, dials, gauges, and a multitude
of other items before even taking off.
Some Scale models—especially if they
are larger—have complete cockpits, others
include only the pilot bust and a
dashboard, and some just have a pilot’s
head stuck on a piece of balsa that is glued
across the fuselage midsection—not very
realistic.
In all Sport Scale classes, it’s clearly
stated in the rules that the cockpit interior
isn’t judged, which makes sense for Stand-
Off Scale. For those who only build for
sport-flying, it’s an issue of personal pride
in the aircraft you’ve built. Although the
model isn’t static-judged for the cockpit,
an aircraft with a large greenhouse or
canopy begs to have the complete cockpit
as well as the segmented glass sections
that slide on a track.
In FAI F4C (RC Scale) competition,
the cockpit is judged and is expected to be
realistic and complete. Some modelers in
this class will go to the effort of making
the foot pedals and joystick operate with
the control surfaces.
Cockpit kits are available and have
been for many years, as have pilot figures.
The Williams Bros. pilot busts have
Stan Alexander, 3709 Valley Ridge Dr., Nashville TN 37211; E-mail: [email protected]
RADIO CONTROL SCALE
Dave Platt’s Black Art Series tapes Volume I and II cover building
and detailing a Vought Kingfisher model.
Lieutenant “Doc” Miller—a US pilot from Blue Box Toys—is
available with accessories from Frank Tiano Enterprises.
Dave Platt stands behind his finished Kingfisher at the Toledo OH trade show.
JG 2 “Richthofen” is available from
Squadron, as are many other titles.
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graced many Scale models and still do
today. Other manufacturers have pilots, as
do some cottage-industry artists.
But there is a new standard in pilots
from Blue Box Toys. They currently come
in 1⁄6 scale only but will fit many 1⁄6- to 1⁄4-
scale models. You may have seen these
highly detailed military figures (no
civilian types yet) and didn’t even know it.
They include accurate uniforms and
accessories.
The one I have came from Frank Tiano
Enterprises (3607 Ventura Drive E.,
Lakeland FL 33811; Tel.: [863] 607-6611;
Fax: [863] 607-6602; Web site: www.fran
ktiano.com), and the company has the full
lineup of pilots along with a great deal of
other stuff for Scale modelers.
To give you an idea of what these
figures include, the US World War II fighter
pilot comes with a Colt .45, magazine,
holster, “May West” parachute with
harness, crushed officer’s hat, sunglasses
(Ray-Bans, of course), watch, knife and
scabbard, cloth skull cap, goggles,
parachute ripcord, oxygen mask, and line.
He wears a buttoned shirt, gloves,
khaki uniform, boots, the standard
military belt buckle, silver wings, and
officer’s necktie. It’s unbelievable how
much detail has been incorporated into
these pilots that are available for just
$39.99 each.
I’ve seen two lines of pilots at
www.blueboxtoys.com. The Aviator series
includes George W. Bush, a US Sabre
pilot, a MiG (Chinese) pilot, a Japanese F-
15 pilot, an Apache pilot, an F-15 US pilot,
Blue Angels No. 5, and Blue Angels No 1.
Notice the full-depth cockpit in Dave’s Kingfisher. More details on the Kingfisher, including the pilot.
Big is Better and Safer too!
The IMAA is an international organization was formed April 10,
1980 to promote non-competitive, educational, safe, relaxed flying
of LARGE radio controlled model aircraft throughout the world.
We are the largest Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Special
Interest Group and as such, are committed to representing the
interest of our members in AMA related matters.
Members enjoy the privilege of
participation in hundreds of Fly-ins
and Rallies each year – including
IMAA’s own Rally of Giants).
Don’t wait. Join today! For complete
membership details, visit our web site
(www.fly-imaa.org) or give us a call
toll free at – 866 366-4622.
High-Flight,
the publication of the IMAA, is
published quarterly and is sent to
all members. High-Flight is
dedicated to the advancement of
large r/c aircraft by concentrating
on new products, techniques, and
innovations developed through
the activities of IMAA Chapters
and individuals around the world.
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graced many Scale models and still do
today. Other manufacturers have pilots, as
do some cottage-industry artists.
But there is a new standard in pilots
from Blue Box Toys. They currently come
in 1⁄6 scale only but will fit many 1⁄6- to 1⁄4-
scale models. You may have seen these
highly detailed military figures (no
civilian types yet) and didn’t even know it.
They include accurate uniforms and
accessories.
The one I have came from Frank Tiano
Enterprises (3607 Ventura Drive E.,
Lakeland FL 33811; Tel.: [863] 607-6611;
Fax: [863] 607-6602; Web site: www.fran
ktiano.com), and the company has the full
lineup of pilots along with a great deal of
other stuff for Scale modelers.
To give you an idea of what these
figures include, the US World War II fighter
pilot comes with a Colt .45, magazine,
holster, “May West” parachute with
harness, crushed officer’s hat, sunglasses
(Ray-Bans, of course), watch, knife and
scabbard, cloth skull cap, goggles,
parachute ripcord, oxygen mask, and line.
He wears a buttoned shirt, gloves,
khaki uniform, boots, the standard
military belt buckle, silver wings, and
officer’s necktie. It’s unbelievable how
much detail has been incorporated into
these pilots that are available for just
$39.99 each.
I’ve seen two lines of pilots at
www.blueboxtoys.com. The Aviator series
includes George W. Bush, a US Sabre
pilot, a MiG (Chinese) pilot, a Japanese F-
15 pilot, an Apache pilot, an F-15 US pilot,
Blue Angels No. 5, and Blue Angels No 1.
Notice the full-depth cockpit in Dave’s Kingfisher. More details on the Kingfisher, including the pilot.
Big is Better and Safer too!
The IMAA is an international organization was formed April 10,
1980 to promote non-competitive, educational, safe, relaxed flying
of LARGE radio controlled model aircraft throughout the world.
We are the largest Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Special
Interest Group and as such, are committed to representing the
interest of our members in AMA related matters.
Members enjoy the privilege of
participation in hundreds of Fly-ins
and Rallies each year – including
IMAA’s own Rally of Giants).
Don’t wait. Join today! For complete
membership details, visit our web site
(www.fly-imaa.org) or give us a call
toll free at – 866 366-4622.
High-Flight,
the publication of the IMAA, is
published quarterly and is sent to
all members. High-Flight is
dedicated to the advancement of
large r/c aircraft by concentrating
on new products, techniques, and
innovations developed through
the activities of IMAA Chapters
and individuals around the world.
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Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/11
Page Numbers: 108,109,110
108 MODEL AVIATION
ONE OF THE often-neglected areas of a
Scale model is the cockpit. It’s the place
where the full-scale pilot operates all
controls. He or she has to check all of the
instruments, dials, gauges, and a multitude
of other items before even taking off.
Some Scale models—especially if they
are larger—have complete cockpits, others
include only the pilot bust and a
dashboard, and some just have a pilot’s
head stuck on a piece of balsa that is glued
across the fuselage midsection—not very
realistic.
In all Sport Scale classes, it’s clearly
stated in the rules that the cockpit interior
isn’t judged, which makes sense for Stand-
Off Scale. For those who only build for
sport-flying, it’s an issue of personal pride
in the aircraft you’ve built. Although the
model isn’t static-judged for the cockpit,
an aircraft with a large greenhouse or
canopy begs to have the complete cockpit
as well as the segmented glass sections
that slide on a track.
In FAI F4C (RC Scale) competition,
the cockpit is judged and is expected to be
realistic and complete. Some modelers in
this class will go to the effort of making
the foot pedals and joystick operate with
the control surfaces.
Cockpit kits are available and have
been for many years, as have pilot figures.
The Williams Bros. pilot busts have
Stan Alexander, 3709 Valley Ridge Dr., Nashville TN 37211; E-mail: [email protected]
RADIO CONTROL SCALE
Dave Platt’s Black Art Series tapes Volume I and II cover building
and detailing a Vought Kingfisher model.
Lieutenant “Doc” Miller—a US pilot from Blue Box Toys—is
available with accessories from Frank Tiano Enterprises.
Dave Platt stands behind his finished Kingfisher at the Toledo OH trade show.
JG 2 “Richthofen” is available from
Squadron, as are many other titles.
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graced many Scale models and still do
today. Other manufacturers have pilots, as
do some cottage-industry artists.
But there is a new standard in pilots
from Blue Box Toys. They currently come
in 1⁄6 scale only but will fit many 1⁄6- to 1⁄4-
scale models. You may have seen these
highly detailed military figures (no
civilian types yet) and didn’t even know it.
They include accurate uniforms and
accessories.
The one I have came from Frank Tiano
Enterprises (3607 Ventura Drive E.,
Lakeland FL 33811; Tel.: [863] 607-6611;
Fax: [863] 607-6602; Web site: www.fran
ktiano.com), and the company has the full
lineup of pilots along with a great deal of
other stuff for Scale modelers.
To give you an idea of what these
figures include, the US World War II fighter
pilot comes with a Colt .45, magazine,
holster, “May West” parachute with
harness, crushed officer’s hat, sunglasses
(Ray-Bans, of course), watch, knife and
scabbard, cloth skull cap, goggles,
parachute ripcord, oxygen mask, and line.
He wears a buttoned shirt, gloves,
khaki uniform, boots, the standard
military belt buckle, silver wings, and
officer’s necktie. It’s unbelievable how
much detail has been incorporated into
these pilots that are available for just
$39.99 each.
I’ve seen two lines of pilots at
www.blueboxtoys.com. The Aviator series
includes George W. Bush, a US Sabre
pilot, a MiG (Chinese) pilot, a Japanese F-
15 pilot, an Apache pilot, an F-15 US pilot,
Blue Angels No. 5, and Blue Angels No 1.
Notice the full-depth cockpit in Dave’s Kingfisher. More details on the Kingfisher, including the pilot.
Big is Better and Safer too!
The IMAA is an international organization was formed April 10,
1980 to promote non-competitive, educational, safe, relaxed flying
of LARGE radio controlled model aircraft throughout the world.
We are the largest Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Special
Interest Group and as such, are committed to representing the
interest of our members in AMA related matters.
Members enjoy the privilege of
participation in hundreds of Fly-ins
and Rallies each year – including
IMAA’s own Rally of Giants).
Don’t wait. Join today! For complete
membership details, visit our web site
(www.fly-imaa.org) or give us a call
toll free at – 866 366-4622.
High-Flight,
the publication of the IMAA, is
published quarterly and is sent to
all members. High-Flight is
dedicated to the advancement of
large r/c aircraft by concentrating
on new products, techniques, and
innovations developed through
the activities of IMAA Chapters
and individuals around the world.
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graced many Scale models and still do
today. Other manufacturers have pilots, as
do some cottage-industry artists.
But there is a new standard in pilots
from Blue Box Toys. They currently come
in 1⁄6 scale only but will fit many 1⁄6- to 1⁄4-
scale models. You may have seen these
highly detailed military figures (no
civilian types yet) and didn’t even know it.
They include accurate uniforms and
accessories.
The one I have came from Frank Tiano
Enterprises (3607 Ventura Drive E.,
Lakeland FL 33811; Tel.: [863] 607-6611;
Fax: [863] 607-6602; Web site: www.fran
ktiano.com), and the company has the full
lineup of pilots along with a great deal of
other stuff for Scale modelers.
To give you an idea of what these
figures include, the US World War II fighter
pilot comes with a Colt .45, magazine,
holster, “May West” parachute with
harness, crushed officer’s hat, sunglasses
(Ray-Bans, of course), watch, knife and
scabbard, cloth skull cap, goggles,
parachute ripcord, oxygen mask, and line.
He wears a buttoned shirt, gloves,
khaki uniform, boots, the standard
military belt buckle, silver wings, and
officer’s necktie. It’s unbelievable how
much detail has been incorporated into
these pilots that are available for just
$39.99 each.
I’ve seen two lines of pilots at
www.blueboxtoys.com. The Aviator series
includes George W. Bush, a US Sabre
pilot, a MiG (Chinese) pilot, a Japanese F-
15 pilot, an Apache pilot, an F-15 US pilot,
Blue Angels No. 5, and Blue Angels No 1.
Notice the full-depth cockpit in Dave’s Kingfisher. More details on the Kingfisher, including the pilot.
Big is Better and Safer too!
The IMAA is an international organization was formed April 10,
1980 to promote non-competitive, educational, safe, relaxed flying
of LARGE radio controlled model aircraft throughout the world.
We are the largest Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Special
Interest Group and as such, are committed to representing the
interest of our members in AMA related matters.
Members enjoy the privilege of
participation in hundreds of Fly-ins
and Rallies each year – including
IMAA’s own Rally of Giants).
Don’t wait. Join today! For complete
membership details, visit our web site
(www.fly-imaa.org) or give us a call
toll free at – 866 366-4622.
High-Flight,
the publication of the IMAA, is
published quarterly and is sent to
all members. High-Flight is
dedicated to the advancement of
large r/c aircraft by concentrating
on new products, techniques, and
innovations developed through
the activities of IMAA Chapters
and individuals around the world.
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