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The 26th National Model Plane Show

Author: J. Eiben

,

Author: L. Weimer


Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/08
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 95, 96

IJFJfrij Sparked Cleveland Aeromodel Society Annual NMPS far biggest static mall shows inspiration groups would promote types aeromodeling Emphasis youth individual displays make different Playing fabulous crowds three days Great THE 1977 EDITION National Model Plane Show held March 11 12 13 Great Lakes Mall Cleveland Ohio article presented hope other static shows may benefit experience gathered over years staging major AMA event show contest direct result annual six-month effort local modeling clubs year represented 26th running NMPS Without doubt event has rank among largest static shows ever held largest final count overwhelm ing 585 aircraft entered display requiring over 200 eight-foot tables staging 200 trophy awards presented acconi plished free entry basis Right no entry charge show enjoyed moderate success past two major decisions made few years ago really caused NMPS mushroom Initially decided directors re-locate event shopping mall Secondly decided include facets model avia tion Control Line Free Flight Radio Control Plastic normally difficult job co-ordinat ing efforts local modelers easily accomplished through Cleveland Aeromodel Society society has func tioned governing body Cleveland modeling activities several years Mem bership voluntary basis repre sentatives model aircraft interests currently roster Regular meetings held CAS de cided try Mall approach con test Great Lakes Mall has hosted NMPS past three years Space plentiful 200 tables need lot room Merchants Association financially supports three-fourths cost production Yes Mall pays honor having NMPS staged Any Mall interested crowd-drawing event large model plane contest has lot offer Try Another advantage Mall environment contestants wife husband friend family apt involve themselves partners hobby Mom can always go shop ping Dad hangar-flying eats available kids Try armory Although Mall sponsors good deal costs spent $1100 trophies alone additional funding came benefit drawing manufacturers displays swap-shop have always kept manufacture involvement local basis interesting note good show manufacturers will ask 50 Model Aviation Above Picture local mall Shown small part huge display Co-director Larry Weimer left answers question Below Wives work too Peg Leventry handled table grade school entrants Lakes Mall attracted 578 entries required 200 eight-foot display tables sent home 200 happy trophy winners Joseph Eiben Larry Weimer U Photographs Ed Schwerkolt Decker Doggett participate Five booths set up modest fee charged benefit di vided three parts split-the-pot draw ing model aircraft merchandise drawing CB radio drawing Swap-Shop new addition year total success Over 30 tables required handle participants provided ample space avoid crowding wouldbe hucksters charged flat half-table fee Several serious junque mer chants indicated setup ideal both selling buying standpoint such success good show has have advance publicity addition Competition Newsletter can use local newspapers love pictures TV coverage can obtained Send handouts local hobby shops Involve radio through community service announce ments Get youth act noti fying school boards National Model Plane Show proud long standing commitment future ace modelers years show drew 216 school-grade entries order encourage youngsters partici pate developed school-grade cate gory total 25 events offered kids school broken down two-grade crements 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th etc youngsters compete kids Cont inued page 95 rieupor u won i ITn-ILTn graoe powered scale event Steve Stom ski 216 school grade entries competed 25 events just Throw glow plug its deall Swap shop ares proved highly popular activityit required 30 tables its own Above Ray Redenshek Ace winning CL Navy Vigilante powered twin Dynajets flies Below Jerry Mientkiewicz won 9th 10th grade event presentable Pitts RC scale model raised stage used awards ceremony lasting less hour T Claude Ryan has finally realized ambition have some fun air plane Nearing 80 years age keeps younger people around him constantly run Cloudster out field sure attract curious aviation people Ryans almost boyish enthusiasm new product notice ably infectious chance gets Ray Cote has run flight test T Claude Ryan climbs rear seat can see him smiling thoroughly enjoying new airplane ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Data Airplane T Claude Ryan Jerome Ryan Ladisalo Pazmany Bob Fro nius Ray Cole Adice Encouragement Drawing Bill Hannan Bob Peck 26th Model Plane Show Eiben Weimer continued page 51 own age group usually no two-year spread First through sixth graders compete three events Fly ing Non-flying Plastic models Sev enth through 12th graders compete six categories Free Flight Control Line Plastic Non-flying Powered Scale Radio Control event offers three trophy awards plus Honorable Mention awards unusual effort very common among kids also proud separate cate gory exceptional child event reward efforts handi capped youngsters heartwarming portions award cere mony involvement show close phone call hospital school system Finally also make kids work show Club displays security registration areas utilize energy wish adults some youth Open division NMPS covers adults over high school age partici pate nine RC events nine CL events ten FF events eight Plastic events Non-flying static models event six additional Ace categories No aircraft has ever turned away show Ace category special interest Former NMPS first-place-winning air craft automatically placed Ace category model competes against other first-place aircraft wins division model eligible display system encourages building new aircraft top-notch contest ants eliminated repeated wins model discourages other entries Open entrant also eligible seven special awards such Best Finish final note rules NMPS al lows contestant enter up six models per event However contestant can win trophy per event large event categories have evolved over years careful consideration contestants epoxy glues Because know model building cant done type glue Thatswhy Hobbypoxy makes three Formula 1 general purpose epoxy glue gives 15 minutes work ing time cures hard hour Thats just about right construction instillation components need shifted around bit perfect alignment before glue sets Formula 2 has much longer working time 45 minutes makes per fect large-area laminating planking wings can put glue ribs position skins pin down before glue hardens Formula 2 also recommended fiberglass lavup fuel-proofing engine compartments surfacing resin bare balsa* Formula 4 superior version popular five minute epoxies Great quick construction quick repairs perfect joining parts impossible clamp pin st hand-hold few short minutes its done Hobbypoxy epoxy glues completely fuel proof permanently flexible Joints will never crack shatter way some other epoxies contrary popular myth Hobbypoxy epoxy glues will adhere cure properly prepared fiberglass So whatever youve got glue glue Hobby poxy original epoxy models *For complete description use Formula 2 finishing send free Poxy Paintinq Pointers brochure Write word glue request IEEiJ fl Division Pettit Paint Co Inc 20 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 foremost complete program worth effort can lift contest professional level Professionalism also means concentra tion security judging NMPS always employs use heavy-duty stan chions roping secure models curious hands Grab biggest modeler around usually indoor flier locate roping arm length models addition completely manned exhibit area must NMPS least 50 properly identified individu als hand times three days Also although Mall closed night club officials maintained all-night security during locked hours judging took place Model registration runs Friday Sat urday closing Saturday evening Judging begins after somewhat quiet dinner extends well wee hours Although does require extra effort judges can ac complish enormous task rating 538 models interference crowd contestants Sunday spent relative relaxation contest officials able discuss public models display models tagged identification number cannot re leased until contestant presents matching claim check Aircraft August1977 95 Why3 $475 $250 Astro 02 etc p lends itself innovations $300 icord breaker FE$400 d tail wagger pulse rudder $225 engaia$275 Mnner cleasic twin*900 nbat job turns o dime$150 prop brake$450 i o 60s $300 sport too$400 dathermabser$100 balsa Old-Timer$175 latest state-of-the-art*175 ne great old-tinia racers$500 leo took Nets first$400 -onipatad US teem$275 both slots flaps$400 y-maker wheels floats 40ngt.. $450 itest Jjtinues$200 Stable$275 For4Oto60$400 .t design long flights$300 advanced tasturas$475 s stand-out performance$1000 riower/glide performance$400 axcellsnt pattern$200 Id typical seaters$350 full-scale Owl$750 todyast John Ballard$200 Sy handles beautifully$825 tractor 15-25 pusher$400 punted tractor$300 193719-25$400 sgner Richard Wilkens$300 ane$300 nance 25-35$325 talick design$200 won Pylon contests$400 modified pnimary basic advanced$175 pe Coups has excellent performance$300 44per$300 ed/O0I51 1/2A$300 iwered Primary/Basic Trainer Plan 175$175 rudder small radios$200 PT trainer 09/15$300 ste Tindal 40/46$400 ica Old-Timer$175 excellent performance$350 Rutherford isa frequent winner$275 ply-skin fuselage 25s 45s$450 o great performer$300 Nationals winner$150 pen fuse construction 60$475 ate tha art$200 qhtgood can get$375 mpionships Nats$800 8 FAI World Champs$375 Great winner$275 103 126 153 104 130 155 112 131 156 170171172 181182183 192193194 ZIP fnd check money order payable th St. NW. Washington DC 20005 available until after awards presented utilize raised stage award pres entation select vocal master cere mony usually modeler sales man Although hand out 202 trophies proper organization results program lasting 45 minutes hour Dont shortchange kids Take time first adults can wait turn heck lot comfortably 200 kids about covers few additional touches use present professional show setup club booths showing model movies magazine displays model building demonstrations literature handouts covering AMA local activi ties National Model Plane Show places primary emphasis contestants Without have no show NMPS unique virtue its youth volvement coverage facets model aviation overall size free entry basis Although CAS has 26 years show experience fall back will con tinue develop event line changes model aviation general interest working much-needed set static contest rules can ap plied increasing number events maintain consistency show other See 78 ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Radio Control86 Andrews Aircraft Model Co94 Coverite Cox Hobbies3 Davis Diesel Development94 Du-Bro Products Inc93 Edson Enterprises Inc92 EK-logictrol5 Flyline Models90 Fox Mfg Company5 Fusite Emerson Electric Co89 Carl Goldberg Models20 Grish Brothers88 Helmut Bernhard Precision Movements Co78 Hobbypoxy Products95 K&BMfg83 Midwest Products Company4 Model Products Corp92 Modernistic Models90 Pactra Industries Inc87 Peck-Polymers88 Progress Mfg Company52 RC Buyers Guide91 Rocket City R/C Specialties88 SC Modeler Hobby Shop80 Sig Mfg Company1 Sterling Models Inc84 Sullivan Products Inc81 Tatone Products Corp85 Top Flite Models Inc29 Westport International79 Williams Brothers82 World EnginesBack Cover 96 Model Aviation built-in muffler Nationals winner $275

Author: J. Eiben

,

Author: L. Weimer


Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/08
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 95, 96

IJFJfrij Sparked Cleveland Aeromodel Society Annual NMPS far biggest static mall shows inspiration groups would promote types aeromodeling Emphasis youth individual displays make different Playing fabulous crowds three days Great THE 1977 EDITION National Model Plane Show held March 11 12 13 Great Lakes Mall Cleveland Ohio article presented hope other static shows may benefit experience gathered over years staging major AMA event show contest direct result annual six-month effort local modeling clubs year represented 26th running NMPS Without doubt event has rank among largest static shows ever held largest final count overwhelm ing 585 aircraft entered display requiring over 200 eight-foot tables staging 200 trophy awards presented acconi plished free entry basis Right no entry charge show enjoyed moderate success past two major decisions made few years ago really caused NMPS mushroom Initially decided directors re-locate event shopping mall Secondly decided include facets model avia tion Control Line Free Flight Radio Control Plastic normally difficult job co-ordinat ing efforts local modelers easily accomplished through Cleveland Aeromodel Society society has func tioned governing body Cleveland modeling activities several years Mem bership voluntary basis repre sentatives model aircraft interests currently roster Regular meetings held CAS de cided try Mall approach con test Great Lakes Mall has hosted NMPS past three years Space plentiful 200 tables need lot room Merchants Association financially supports three-fourths cost production Yes Mall pays honor having NMPS staged Any Mall interested crowd-drawing event large model plane contest has lot offer Try Another advantage Mall environment contestants wife husband friend family apt involve themselves partners hobby Mom can always go shop ping Dad hangar-flying eats available kids Try armory Although Mall sponsors good deal costs spent $1100 trophies alone additional funding came benefit drawing manufacturers displays swap-shop have always kept manufacture involvement local basis interesting note good show manufacturers will ask 50 Model Aviation Above Picture local mall Shown small part huge display Co-director Larry Weimer left answers question Below Wives work too Peg Leventry handled table grade school entrants Lakes Mall attracted 578 entries required 200 eight-foot display tables sent home 200 happy trophy winners Joseph Eiben Larry Weimer U Photographs Ed Schwerkolt Decker Doggett participate Five booths set up modest fee charged benefit di vided three parts split-the-pot draw ing model aircraft merchandise drawing CB radio drawing Swap-Shop new addition year total success Over 30 tables required handle participants provided ample space avoid crowding wouldbe hucksters charged flat half-table fee Several serious junque mer chants indicated setup ideal both selling buying standpoint such success good show has have advance publicity addition Competition Newsletter can use local newspapers love pictures TV coverage can obtained Send handouts local hobby shops Involve radio through community service announce ments Get youth act noti fying school boards National Model Plane Show proud long standing commitment future ace modelers years show drew 216 school-grade entries order encourage youngsters partici pate developed school-grade cate gory total 25 events offered kids school broken down two-grade crements 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th etc youngsters compete kids Cont inued page 95 rieupor u won i ITn-ILTn graoe powered scale event Steve Stom ski 216 school grade entries competed 25 events just Throw glow plug its deall Swap shop ares proved highly popular activityit required 30 tables its own Above Ray Redenshek Ace winning CL Navy Vigilante powered twin Dynajets flies Below Jerry Mientkiewicz won 9th 10th grade event presentable Pitts RC scale model raised stage used awards ceremony lasting less hour T Claude Ryan has finally realized ambition have some fun air plane Nearing 80 years age keeps younger people around him constantly run Cloudster out field sure attract curious aviation people Ryans almost boyish enthusiasm new product notice ably infectious chance gets Ray Cote has run flight test T Claude Ryan climbs rear seat can see him smiling thoroughly enjoying new airplane ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Data Airplane T Claude Ryan Jerome Ryan Ladisalo Pazmany Bob Fro nius Ray Cole Adice Encouragement Drawing Bill Hannan Bob Peck 26th Model Plane Show Eiben Weimer continued page 51 own age group usually no two-year spread First through sixth graders compete three events Fly ing Non-flying Plastic models Sev enth through 12th graders compete six categories Free Flight Control Line Plastic Non-flying Powered Scale Radio Control event offers three trophy awards plus Honorable Mention awards unusual effort very common among kids also proud separate cate gory exceptional child event reward efforts handi capped youngsters heartwarming portions award cere mony involvement show close phone call hospital school system Finally also make kids work show Club displays security registration areas utilize energy wish adults some youth Open division NMPS covers adults over high school age partici pate nine RC events nine CL events ten FF events eight Plastic events Non-flying static models event six additional Ace categories No aircraft has ever turned away show Ace category special interest Former NMPS first-place-winning air craft automatically placed Ace category model competes against other first-place aircraft wins division model eligible display system encourages building new aircraft top-notch contest ants eliminated repeated wins model discourages other entries Open entrant also eligible seven special awards such Best Finish final note rules NMPS al lows contestant enter up six models per event However contestant can win trophy per event large event categories have evolved over years careful consideration contestants epoxy glues Because know model building cant done type glue Thatswhy Hobbypoxy makes three Formula 1 general purpose epoxy glue gives 15 minutes work ing time cures hard hour Thats just about right construction instillation components need shifted around bit perfect alignment before glue sets Formula 2 has much longer working time 45 minutes makes per fect large-area laminating planking wings can put glue ribs position skins pin down before glue hardens Formula 2 also recommended fiberglass lavup fuel-proofing engine compartments surfacing resin bare balsa* Formula 4 superior version popular five minute epoxies Great quick construction quick repairs perfect joining parts impossible clamp pin st hand-hold few short minutes its done Hobbypoxy epoxy glues completely fuel proof permanently flexible Joints will never crack shatter way some other epoxies contrary popular myth Hobbypoxy epoxy glues will adhere cure properly prepared fiberglass So whatever youve got glue glue Hobby poxy original epoxy models *For complete description use Formula 2 finishing send free Poxy Paintinq Pointers brochure Write word glue request IEEiJ fl Division Pettit Paint Co Inc 20 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 foremost complete program worth effort can lift contest professional level Professionalism also means concentra tion security judging NMPS always employs use heavy-duty stan chions roping secure models curious hands Grab biggest modeler around usually indoor flier locate roping arm length models addition completely manned exhibit area must NMPS least 50 properly identified individu als hand times three days Also although Mall closed night club officials maintained all-night security during locked hours judging took place Model registration runs Friday Sat urday closing Saturday evening Judging begins after somewhat quiet dinner extends well wee hours Although does require extra effort judges can ac complish enormous task rating 538 models interference crowd contestants Sunday spent relative relaxation contest officials able discuss public models display models tagged identification number cannot re leased until contestant presents matching claim check Aircraft August1977 95 Why3 $475 $250 Astro 02 etc p lends itself innovations $300 icord breaker FE$400 d tail wagger pulse rudder $225 engaia$275 Mnner cleasic twin*900 nbat job turns o dime$150 prop brake$450 i o 60s $300 sport too$400 dathermabser$100 balsa Old-Timer$175 latest state-of-the-art*175 ne great old-tinia racers$500 leo took Nets first$400 -onipatad US teem$275 both slots flaps$400 y-maker wheels floats 40ngt.. $450 itest Jjtinues$200 Stable$275 For4Oto60$400 .t design long flights$300 advanced tasturas$475 s stand-out performance$1000 riower/glide performance$400 axcellsnt pattern$200 Id typical seaters$350 full-scale Owl$750 todyast John Ballard$200 Sy handles beautifully$825 tractor 15-25 pusher$400 punted tractor$300 193719-25$400 sgner Richard Wilkens$300 ane$300 nance 25-35$325 talick design$200 won Pylon contests$400 modified pnimary basic advanced$175 pe Coups has excellent performance$300 44per$300 ed/O0I51 1/2A$300 iwered Primary/Basic Trainer Plan 175$175 rudder small radios$200 PT trainer 09/15$300 ste Tindal 40/46$400 ica Old-Timer$175 excellent performance$350 Rutherford isa frequent winner$275 ply-skin fuselage 25s 45s$450 o great performer$300 Nationals winner$150 pen fuse construction 60$475 ate tha art$200 qhtgood can get$375 mpionships Nats$800 8 FAI World Champs$375 Great winner$275 103 126 153 104 130 155 112 131 156 170171172 181182183 192193194 ZIP fnd check money order payable th St. NW. Washington DC 20005 available until after awards presented utilize raised stage award pres entation select vocal master cere mony usually modeler sales man Although hand out 202 trophies proper organization results program lasting 45 minutes hour Dont shortchange kids Take time first adults can wait turn heck lot comfortably 200 kids about covers few additional touches use present professional show setup club booths showing model movies magazine displays model building demonstrations literature handouts covering AMA local activi ties National Model Plane Show places primary emphasis contestants Without have no show NMPS unique virtue its youth volvement coverage facets model aviation overall size free entry basis Although CAS has 26 years show experience fall back will con tinue develop event line changes model aviation general interest working much-needed set static contest rules can ap plied increasing number events maintain consistency show other See 78 ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Radio Control86 Andrews Aircraft Model Co94 Coverite Cox Hobbies3 Davis Diesel Development94 Du-Bro Products Inc93 Edson Enterprises Inc92 EK-logictrol5 Flyline Models90 Fox Mfg Company5 Fusite Emerson Electric Co89 Carl Goldberg Models20 Grish Brothers88 Helmut Bernhard Precision Movements Co78 Hobbypoxy Products95 K&BMfg83 Midwest Products Company4 Model Products Corp92 Modernistic Models90 Pactra Industries Inc87 Peck-Polymers88 Progress Mfg Company52 RC Buyers Guide91 Rocket City R/C Specialties88 SC Modeler Hobby Shop80 Sig Mfg Company1 Sterling Models Inc84 Sullivan Products Inc81 Tatone Products Corp85 Top Flite Models Inc29 Westport International79 Williams Brothers82 World EnginesBack Cover 96 Model Aviation built-in muffler Nationals winner $275

Author: J. Eiben

,

Author: L. Weimer


Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/08
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 95, 96

IJFJfrij Sparked Cleveland Aeromodel Society Annual NMPS far biggest static mall shows inspiration groups would promote types aeromodeling Emphasis youth individual displays make different Playing fabulous crowds three days Great THE 1977 EDITION National Model Plane Show held March 11 12 13 Great Lakes Mall Cleveland Ohio article presented hope other static shows may benefit experience gathered over years staging major AMA event show contest direct result annual six-month effort local modeling clubs year represented 26th running NMPS Without doubt event has rank among largest static shows ever held largest final count overwhelm ing 585 aircraft entered display requiring over 200 eight-foot tables staging 200 trophy awards presented acconi plished free entry basis Right no entry charge show enjoyed moderate success past two major decisions made few years ago really caused NMPS mushroom Initially decided directors re-locate event shopping mall Secondly decided include facets model avia tion Control Line Free Flight Radio Control Plastic normally difficult job co-ordinat ing efforts local modelers easily accomplished through Cleveland Aeromodel Society society has func tioned governing body Cleveland modeling activities several years Mem bership voluntary basis repre sentatives model aircraft interests currently roster Regular meetings held CAS de cided try Mall approach con test Great Lakes Mall has hosted NMPS past three years Space plentiful 200 tables need lot room Merchants Association financially supports three-fourths cost production Yes Mall pays honor having NMPS staged Any Mall interested crowd-drawing event large model plane contest has lot offer Try Another advantage Mall environment contestants wife husband friend family apt involve themselves partners hobby Mom can always go shop ping Dad hangar-flying eats available kids Try armory Although Mall sponsors good deal costs spent $1100 trophies alone additional funding came benefit drawing manufacturers displays swap-shop have always kept manufacture involvement local basis interesting note good show manufacturers will ask 50 Model Aviation Above Picture local mall Shown small part huge display Co-director Larry Weimer left answers question Below Wives work too Peg Leventry handled table grade school entrants Lakes Mall attracted 578 entries required 200 eight-foot display tables sent home 200 happy trophy winners Joseph Eiben Larry Weimer U Photographs Ed Schwerkolt Decker Doggett participate Five booths set up modest fee charged benefit di vided three parts split-the-pot draw ing model aircraft merchandise drawing CB radio drawing Swap-Shop new addition year total success Over 30 tables required handle participants provided ample space avoid crowding wouldbe hucksters charged flat half-table fee Several serious junque mer chants indicated setup ideal both selling buying standpoint such success good show has have advance publicity addition Competition Newsletter can use local newspapers love pictures TV coverage can obtained Send handouts local hobby shops Involve radio through community service announce ments Get youth act noti fying school boards National Model Plane Show proud long standing commitment future ace modelers years show drew 216 school-grade entries order encourage youngsters partici pate developed school-grade cate gory total 25 events offered kids school broken down two-grade crements 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th etc youngsters compete kids Cont inued page 95 rieupor u won i ITn-ILTn graoe powered scale event Steve Stom ski 216 school grade entries competed 25 events just Throw glow plug its deall Swap shop ares proved highly popular activityit required 30 tables its own Above Ray Redenshek Ace winning CL Navy Vigilante powered twin Dynajets flies Below Jerry Mientkiewicz won 9th 10th grade event presentable Pitts RC scale model raised stage used awards ceremony lasting less hour T Claude Ryan has finally realized ambition have some fun air plane Nearing 80 years age keeps younger people around him constantly run Cloudster out field sure attract curious aviation people Ryans almost boyish enthusiasm new product notice ably infectious chance gets Ray Cote has run flight test T Claude Ryan climbs rear seat can see him smiling thoroughly enjoying new airplane ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Data Airplane T Claude Ryan Jerome Ryan Ladisalo Pazmany Bob Fro nius Ray Cole Adice Encouragement Drawing Bill Hannan Bob Peck 26th Model Plane Show Eiben Weimer continued page 51 own age group usually no two-year spread First through sixth graders compete three events Fly ing Non-flying Plastic models Sev enth through 12th graders compete six categories Free Flight Control Line Plastic Non-flying Powered Scale Radio Control event offers three trophy awards plus Honorable Mention awards unusual effort very common among kids also proud separate cate gory exceptional child event reward efforts handi capped youngsters heartwarming portions award cere mony involvement show close phone call hospital school system Finally also make kids work show Club displays security registration areas utilize energy wish adults some youth Open division NMPS covers adults over high school age partici pate nine RC events nine CL events ten FF events eight Plastic events Non-flying static models event six additional Ace categories No aircraft has ever turned away show Ace category special interest Former NMPS first-place-winning air craft automatically placed Ace category model competes against other first-place aircraft wins division model eligible display system encourages building new aircraft top-notch contest ants eliminated repeated wins model discourages other entries Open entrant also eligible seven special awards such Best Finish final note rules NMPS al lows contestant enter up six models per event However contestant can win trophy per event large event categories have evolved over years careful consideration contestants epoxy glues Because know model building cant done type glue Thatswhy Hobbypoxy makes three Formula 1 general purpose epoxy glue gives 15 minutes work ing time cures hard hour Thats just about right construction instillation components need shifted around bit perfect alignment before glue sets Formula 2 has much longer working time 45 minutes makes per fect large-area laminating planking wings can put glue ribs position skins pin down before glue hardens Formula 2 also recommended fiberglass lavup fuel-proofing engine compartments surfacing resin bare balsa* Formula 4 superior version popular five minute epoxies Great quick construction quick repairs perfect joining parts impossible clamp pin st hand-hold few short minutes its done Hobbypoxy epoxy glues completely fuel proof permanently flexible Joints will never crack shatter way some other epoxies contrary popular myth Hobbypoxy epoxy glues will adhere cure properly prepared fiberglass So whatever youve got glue glue Hobby poxy original epoxy models *For complete description use Formula 2 finishing send free Poxy Paintinq Pointers brochure Write word glue request IEEiJ fl Division Pettit Paint Co Inc 20 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 foremost complete program worth effort can lift contest professional level Professionalism also means concentra tion security judging NMPS always employs use heavy-duty stan chions roping secure models curious hands Grab biggest modeler around usually indoor flier locate roping arm length models addition completely manned exhibit area must NMPS least 50 properly identified individu als hand times three days Also although Mall closed night club officials maintained all-night security during locked hours judging took place Model registration runs Friday Sat urday closing Saturday evening Judging begins after somewhat quiet dinner extends well wee hours Although does require extra effort judges can ac complish enormous task rating 538 models interference crowd contestants Sunday spent relative relaxation contest officials able discuss public models display models tagged identification number cannot re leased until contestant presents matching claim check Aircraft August1977 95 Why3 $475 $250 Astro 02 etc p lends itself innovations $300 icord breaker FE$400 d tail wagger pulse rudder $225 engaia$275 Mnner cleasic twin*900 nbat job turns o dime$150 prop brake$450 i o 60s $300 sport too$400 dathermabser$100 balsa Old-Timer$175 latest state-of-the-art*175 ne great old-tinia racers$500 leo took Nets first$400 -onipatad US teem$275 both slots flaps$400 y-maker wheels floats 40ngt.. $450 itest Jjtinues$200 Stable$275 For4Oto60$400 .t design long flights$300 advanced tasturas$475 s stand-out performance$1000 riower/glide performance$400 axcellsnt pattern$200 Id typical seaters$350 full-scale Owl$750 todyast John Ballard$200 Sy handles beautifully$825 tractor 15-25 pusher$400 punted tractor$300 193719-25$400 sgner Richard Wilkens$300 ane$300 nance 25-35$325 talick design$200 won Pylon contests$400 modified pnimary basic advanced$175 pe Coups has excellent performance$300 44per$300 ed/O0I51 1/2A$300 iwered Primary/Basic Trainer Plan 175$175 rudder small radios$200 PT trainer 09/15$300 ste Tindal 40/46$400 ica Old-Timer$175 excellent performance$350 Rutherford isa frequent winner$275 ply-skin fuselage 25s 45s$450 o great performer$300 Nationals winner$150 pen fuse construction 60$475 ate tha art$200 qhtgood can get$375 mpionships Nats$800 8 FAI World Champs$375 Great winner$275 103 126 153 104 130 155 112 131 156 170171172 181182183 192193194 ZIP fnd check money order payable th St. NW. Washington DC 20005 available until after awards presented utilize raised stage award pres entation select vocal master cere mony usually modeler sales man Although hand out 202 trophies proper organization results program lasting 45 minutes hour Dont shortchange kids Take time first adults can wait turn heck lot comfortably 200 kids about covers few additional touches use present professional show setup club booths showing model movies magazine displays model building demonstrations literature handouts covering AMA local activi ties National Model Plane Show places primary emphasis contestants Without have no show NMPS unique virtue its youth volvement coverage facets model aviation overall size free entry basis Although CAS has 26 years show experience fall back will con tinue develop event line changes model aviation general interest working much-needed set static contest rules can ap plied increasing number events maintain consistency show other See 78 ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Radio Control86 Andrews Aircraft Model Co94 Coverite Cox Hobbies3 Davis Diesel Development94 Du-Bro Products Inc93 Edson Enterprises Inc92 EK-logictrol5 Flyline Models90 Fox Mfg Company5 Fusite Emerson Electric Co89 Carl Goldberg Models20 Grish Brothers88 Helmut Bernhard Precision Movements Co78 Hobbypoxy Products95 K&BMfg83 Midwest Products Company4 Model Products Corp92 Modernistic Models90 Pactra Industries Inc87 Peck-Polymers88 Progress Mfg Company52 RC Buyers Guide91 Rocket City R/C Specialties88 SC Modeler Hobby Shop80 Sig Mfg Company1 Sterling Models Inc84 Sullivan Products Inc81 Tatone Products Corp85 Top Flite Models Inc29 Westport International79 Williams Brothers82 World EnginesBack Cover 96 Model Aviation built-in muffler Nationals winner $275

Author: J. Eiben

,

Author: L. Weimer


Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/08
Page Numbers: 50, 51, 95, 96

IJFJfrij Sparked Cleveland Aeromodel Society Annual NMPS far biggest static mall shows inspiration groups would promote types aeromodeling Emphasis youth individual displays make different Playing fabulous crowds three days Great THE 1977 EDITION National Model Plane Show held March 11 12 13 Great Lakes Mall Cleveland Ohio article presented hope other static shows may benefit experience gathered over years staging major AMA event show contest direct result annual six-month effort local modeling clubs year represented 26th running NMPS Without doubt event has rank among largest static shows ever held largest final count overwhelm ing 585 aircraft entered display requiring over 200 eight-foot tables staging 200 trophy awards presented acconi plished free entry basis Right no entry charge show enjoyed moderate success past two major decisions made few years ago really caused NMPS mushroom Initially decided directors re-locate event shopping mall Secondly decided include facets model avia tion Control Line Free Flight Radio Control Plastic normally difficult job co-ordinat ing efforts local modelers easily accomplished through Cleveland Aeromodel Society society has func tioned governing body Cleveland modeling activities several years Mem bership voluntary basis repre sentatives model aircraft interests currently roster Regular meetings held CAS de cided try Mall approach con test Great Lakes Mall has hosted NMPS past three years Space plentiful 200 tables need lot room Merchants Association financially supports three-fourths cost production Yes Mall pays honor having NMPS staged Any Mall interested crowd-drawing event large model plane contest has lot offer Try Another advantage Mall environment contestants wife husband friend family apt involve themselves partners hobby Mom can always go shop ping Dad hangar-flying eats available kids Try armory Although Mall sponsors good deal costs spent $1100 trophies alone additional funding came benefit drawing manufacturers displays swap-shop have always kept manufacture involvement local basis interesting note good show manufacturers will ask 50 Model Aviation Above Picture local mall Shown small part huge display Co-director Larry Weimer left answers question Below Wives work too Peg Leventry handled table grade school entrants Lakes Mall attracted 578 entries required 200 eight-foot display tables sent home 200 happy trophy winners Joseph Eiben Larry Weimer U Photographs Ed Schwerkolt Decker Doggett participate Five booths set up modest fee charged benefit di vided three parts split-the-pot draw ing model aircraft merchandise drawing CB radio drawing Swap-Shop new addition year total success Over 30 tables required handle participants provided ample space avoid crowding wouldbe hucksters charged flat half-table fee Several serious junque mer chants indicated setup ideal both selling buying standpoint such success good show has have advance publicity addition Competition Newsletter can use local newspapers love pictures TV coverage can obtained Send handouts local hobby shops Involve radio through community service announce ments Get youth act noti fying school boards National Model Plane Show proud long standing commitment future ace modelers years show drew 216 school-grade entries order encourage youngsters partici pate developed school-grade cate gory total 25 events offered kids school broken down two-grade crements 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th etc youngsters compete kids Cont inued page 95 rieupor u won i ITn-ILTn graoe powered scale event Steve Stom ski 216 school grade entries competed 25 events just Throw glow plug its deall Swap shop ares proved highly popular activityit required 30 tables its own Above Ray Redenshek Ace winning CL Navy Vigilante powered twin Dynajets flies Below Jerry Mientkiewicz won 9th 10th grade event presentable Pitts RC scale model raised stage used awards ceremony lasting less hour T Claude Ryan has finally realized ambition have some fun air plane Nearing 80 years age keeps younger people around him constantly run Cloudster out field sure attract curious aviation people Ryans almost boyish enthusiasm new product notice ably infectious chance gets Ray Cote has run flight test T Claude Ryan climbs rear seat can see him smiling thoroughly enjoying new airplane ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Data Airplane T Claude Ryan Jerome Ryan Ladisalo Pazmany Bob Fro nius Ray Cole Adice Encouragement Drawing Bill Hannan Bob Peck 26th Model Plane Show Eiben Weimer continued page 51 own age group usually no two-year spread First through sixth graders compete three events Fly ing Non-flying Plastic models Sev enth through 12th graders compete six categories Free Flight Control Line Plastic Non-flying Powered Scale Radio Control event offers three trophy awards plus Honorable Mention awards unusual effort very common among kids also proud separate cate gory exceptional child event reward efforts handi capped youngsters heartwarming portions award cere mony involvement show close phone call hospital school system Finally also make kids work show Club displays security registration areas utilize energy wish adults some youth Open division NMPS covers adults over high school age partici pate nine RC events nine CL events ten FF events eight Plastic events Non-flying static models event six additional Ace categories No aircraft has ever turned away show Ace category special interest Former NMPS first-place-winning air craft automatically placed Ace category model competes against other first-place aircraft wins division model eligible display system encourages building new aircraft top-notch contest ants eliminated repeated wins model discourages other entries Open entrant also eligible seven special awards such Best Finish final note rules NMPS al lows contestant enter up six models per event However contestant can win trophy per event large event categories have evolved over years careful consideration contestants epoxy glues Because know model building cant done type glue Thatswhy Hobbypoxy makes three Formula 1 general purpose epoxy glue gives 15 minutes work ing time cures hard hour Thats just about right construction instillation components need shifted around bit perfect alignment before glue sets Formula 2 has much longer working time 45 minutes makes per fect large-area laminating planking wings can put glue ribs position skins pin down before glue hardens Formula 2 also recommended fiberglass lavup fuel-proofing engine compartments surfacing resin bare balsa* Formula 4 superior version popular five minute epoxies Great quick construction quick repairs perfect joining parts impossible clamp pin st hand-hold few short minutes its done Hobbypoxy epoxy glues completely fuel proof permanently flexible Joints will never crack shatter way some other epoxies contrary popular myth Hobbypoxy epoxy glues will adhere cure properly prepared fiberglass So whatever youve got glue glue Hobby poxy original epoxy models *For complete description use Formula 2 finishing send free Poxy Paintinq Pointers brochure Write word glue request IEEiJ fl Division Pettit Paint Co Inc 20 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 foremost complete program worth effort can lift contest professional level Professionalism also means concentra tion security judging NMPS always employs use heavy-duty stan chions roping secure models curious hands Grab biggest modeler around usually indoor flier locate roping arm length models addition completely manned exhibit area must NMPS least 50 properly identified individu als hand times three days Also although Mall closed night club officials maintained all-night security during locked hours judging took place Model registration runs Friday Sat urday closing Saturday evening Judging begins after somewhat quiet dinner extends well wee hours Although does require extra effort judges can ac complish enormous task rating 538 models interference crowd contestants Sunday spent relative relaxation contest officials able discuss public models display models tagged identification number cannot re leased until contestant presents matching claim check Aircraft August1977 95 Why3 $475 $250 Astro 02 etc p lends itself innovations $300 icord breaker FE$400 d tail wagger pulse rudder $225 engaia$275 Mnner cleasic twin*900 nbat job turns o dime$150 prop brake$450 i o 60s $300 sport too$400 dathermabser$100 balsa Old-Timer$175 latest state-of-the-art*175 ne great old-tinia racers$500 leo took Nets first$400 -onipatad US teem$275 both slots flaps$400 y-maker wheels floats 40ngt.. $450 itest Jjtinues$200 Stable$275 For4Oto60$400 .t design long flights$300 advanced tasturas$475 s stand-out performance$1000 riower/glide performance$400 axcellsnt pattern$200 Id typical seaters$350 full-scale Owl$750 todyast John Ballard$200 Sy handles beautifully$825 tractor 15-25 pusher$400 punted tractor$300 193719-25$400 sgner Richard Wilkens$300 ane$300 nance 25-35$325 talick design$200 won Pylon contests$400 modified pnimary basic advanced$175 pe Coups has excellent performance$300 44per$300 ed/O0I51 1/2A$300 iwered Primary/Basic Trainer Plan 175$175 rudder small radios$200 PT trainer 09/15$300 ste Tindal 40/46$400 ica Old-Timer$175 excellent performance$350 Rutherford isa frequent winner$275 ply-skin fuselage 25s 45s$450 o great performer$300 Nationals winner$150 pen fuse construction 60$475 ate tha art$200 qhtgood can get$375 mpionships Nats$800 8 FAI World Champs$375 Great winner$275 103 126 153 104 130 155 112 131 156 170171172 181182183 192193194 ZIP fnd check money order payable th St. NW. Washington DC 20005 available until after awards presented utilize raised stage award pres entation select vocal master cere mony usually modeler sales man Although hand out 202 trophies proper organization results program lasting 45 minutes hour Dont shortchange kids Take time first adults can wait turn heck lot comfortably 200 kids about covers few additional touches use present professional show setup club booths showing model movies magazine displays model building demonstrations literature handouts covering AMA local activi ties National Model Plane Show places primary emphasis contestants Without have no show NMPS unique virtue its youth volvement coverage facets model aviation overall size free entry basis Although CAS has 26 years show experience fall back will con tinue develop event line changes model aviation general interest working much-needed set static contest rules can ap plied increasing number events maintain consistency show other See 78 ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Radio Control86 Andrews Aircraft Model Co94 Coverite Cox Hobbies3 Davis Diesel Development94 Du-Bro Products Inc93 Edson Enterprises Inc92 EK-logictrol5 Flyline Models90 Fox Mfg Company5 Fusite Emerson Electric Co89 Carl Goldberg Models20 Grish Brothers88 Helmut Bernhard Precision Movements Co78 Hobbypoxy Products95 K&BMfg83 Midwest Products Company4 Model Products Corp92 Modernistic Models90 Pactra Industries Inc87 Peck-Polymers88 Progress Mfg Company52 RC Buyers Guide91 Rocket City R/C Specialties88 SC Modeler Hobby Shop80 Sig Mfg Company1 Sterling Models Inc84 Sullivan Products Inc81 Tatone Products Corp85 Top Flite Models Inc29 Westport International79 Williams Brothers82 World EnginesBack Cover 96 Model Aviation built-in muffler Nationals winner $275

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