C SCALE Mike Gretz WALTER Williamson Norfolk VA asks What has 1000 sq wing area Fox 35 18 wings own answer ying Venetian Blind got idea old 1972 Flying Models magazine Dr C W Kirkland scale model 1904 Phillips Multiplane made out old venetian blind weighs 40 ounces first flight went OK down thrust motor still fly some down elevator motor cut glide about 1 1 Flights two three four went about same Flight number five started off OK started yaw back forward rock left right dip up down until hit though its scale thought might interested Walter didnt pass possible reasons flight number five ended prematurely after first four flights successful Ill darned can figure thing Out picture however recall Dr Kirklands similar model crashed its maiden flight 72 Nats Walters model seems have set record sorts 18-winged aircraft bad Especially consider memory correct original Phillips Multiplane never got off ground Its obvious Walter has lot fun hobby firm believer wings better George Swanson Salt Lake City UT also multiwing fan judging photo beautiful Nieuport 28 George built Nieuport Beauty Beastl sons Flying Venetian Blind real alu minum slats Built resemble full-size 1904 Phillips Multiplane flew 4 times other Linda Humphrey Norfolk VA flies CL models Photo W Williamson 42 Model Aviation George Swansons 12-year-old Nieuport 28 Sterling kit Too bad cant show colorits markings Americas 94th Aero Squadron WW Fox 35 poweris enough loops figure Ba Swanson photo Sterling kit about 12 years ago says veteran campaigns has first place its name recently won third 20th Annual Utah State Aeromodelers Model Airshow George relates story about flying Nieuport may food thought other bipe fliers others suggestion put considerable lead nose flew lost considerable elevation loops contest didnt quite make figure 8 Got about 6 skimmed top wing asphalt did wing damage about Anyway lately put longer elevator horn started removing weight took out just Fox 35 up front now quite sensitive flies great can land grass keep nosing over careful George says club primarily FF CL oriented other main competition airplane FF Scale Stinson Voyager built old Berkeley kit powered electric motor As can see other picture George sent son Steve also flies CL Scale does very well himselfl Without doubt large group biplane lovers out modeling world Ive always considered myself Another Jerry Bockius secretary Biplane Lovers Association Scale Team BLAST recently took grave exception over part March 1980 column issue printed photo precision scale Sopwith Camel built Ed Robinson Yonkers NY last sentence caption under photo read Like bipes becomes marginal wind Thats way caption printed magazine What actually written caption Bill Boss sent photo Like bipes ground handling becomes marginal wind two words change meaning Bills thoughts significantly rate couple words lost translation print shop Jerry quickly pointed out mistake part what said letter Gretz old chap outrageous personal experience observation must conclude opprobrious position per formance capabilities CL bipes untenable charter member BLAST Jack Swaney designed built flew Curtiss A-3 Falcon stable airplanes have seen flown under conditions Obvi ously Gretz have copy Biplane Lovers Association Handbook BLAH rate likely receive because membership committee has informed 2 am moming ifyour application received may folded shape ugh monoplane tossed direction minus postage mailing list am quite certain membership would consider deleting name odious move least Hmmm Obviously its easy get Jerry excited Probably letter meant light-hearted hope reminder careful future Believe certainly have nothing against biplanes Ive built few thoroughly enjoyed myself Two wings does make marginal flying model Perhaps would have diplomatic said caption Like bipes ground handling can become marginal wind Neither version caption meant deliberate denunciation flying qualities biplanes apologies Jerry anyone else feels due Lets get cards letters pictures coming Mike Gretz Box 162 Montezuma IA 50171 E Catalog entire line ot airplane control line model kita 8 C scale Trainer kits boat model kits accessories etc 50 enclosed L Secrets Model Airplane Building Including design construction cover ing finishing Ilying adjusting control systems etc 50 enclosed fl Secrets Control Line Carrier Flying Including pretlight soloing stunting Carrier rules regulations Carrier Ilying hints control line installation instructions 50 enclosed No checks Only us money orders currency accepted Name City Star Orbit VIPER l/2A Stunt Control Line Model sharp futuristic looking l/2A Control Line Stunt Model intermediate builder perfect 2nd step Beginners Models Viper has easy build Wing Fuselage solid sheet Tail Surfaces Wing built board re ducing possibility warps Kit contains Diecut Balsa Plywood Parts Wire Landing Gear Colorful Decal Sheet Hardware Package Wheels Bellcrank Control Horn great little flyer has full stunt capabilities good stock 049 Engine Kit S-47 Wingspan24 $1295 Length 17 July 1980 43 will never Junior problem CL Scale long allow eageryoungsters like Steve Swanson age 11 enter profile ships Steve recently won 4th Utah State Aeromodelers Airshow P-40 Yes George Swansons son Photo dad
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/07
Page Numbers: 42, 43
C SCALE Mike Gretz WALTER Williamson Norfolk VA asks What has 1000 sq wing area Fox 35 18 wings own answer ying Venetian Blind got idea old 1972 Flying Models magazine Dr C W Kirkland scale model 1904 Phillips Multiplane made out old venetian blind weighs 40 ounces first flight went OK down thrust motor still fly some down elevator motor cut glide about 1 1 Flights two three four went about same Flight number five started off OK started yaw back forward rock left right dip up down until hit though its scale thought might interested Walter didnt pass possible reasons flight number five ended prematurely after first four flights successful Ill darned can figure thing Out picture however recall Dr Kirklands similar model crashed its maiden flight 72 Nats Walters model seems have set record sorts 18-winged aircraft bad Especially consider memory correct original Phillips Multiplane never got off ground Its obvious Walter has lot fun hobby firm believer wings better George Swanson Salt Lake City UT also multiwing fan judging photo beautiful Nieuport 28 George built Nieuport Beauty Beastl sons Flying Venetian Blind real alu minum slats Built resemble full-size 1904 Phillips Multiplane flew 4 times other Linda Humphrey Norfolk VA flies CL models Photo W Williamson 42 Model Aviation George Swansons 12-year-old Nieuport 28 Sterling kit Too bad cant show colorits markings Americas 94th Aero Squadron WW Fox 35 poweris enough loops figure Ba Swanson photo Sterling kit about 12 years ago says veteran campaigns has first place its name recently won third 20th Annual Utah State Aeromodelers Model Airshow George relates story about flying Nieuport may food thought other bipe fliers others suggestion put considerable lead nose flew lost considerable elevation loops contest didnt quite make figure 8 Got about 6 skimmed top wing asphalt did wing damage about Anyway lately put longer elevator horn started removing weight took out just Fox 35 up front now quite sensitive flies great can land grass keep nosing over careful George says club primarily FF CL oriented other main competition airplane FF Scale Stinson Voyager built old Berkeley kit powered electric motor As can see other picture George sent son Steve also flies CL Scale does very well himselfl Without doubt large group biplane lovers out modeling world Ive always considered myself Another Jerry Bockius secretary Biplane Lovers Association Scale Team BLAST recently took grave exception over part March 1980 column issue printed photo precision scale Sopwith Camel built Ed Robinson Yonkers NY last sentence caption under photo read Like bipes becomes marginal wind Thats way caption printed magazine What actually written caption Bill Boss sent photo Like bipes ground handling becomes marginal wind two words change meaning Bills thoughts significantly rate couple words lost translation print shop Jerry quickly pointed out mistake part what said letter Gretz old chap outrageous personal experience observation must conclude opprobrious position per formance capabilities CL bipes untenable charter member BLAST Jack Swaney designed built flew Curtiss A-3 Falcon stable airplanes have seen flown under conditions Obvi ously Gretz have copy Biplane Lovers Association Handbook BLAH rate likely receive because membership committee has informed 2 am moming ifyour application received may folded shape ugh monoplane tossed direction minus postage mailing list am quite certain membership would consider deleting name odious move least Hmmm Obviously its easy get Jerry excited Probably letter meant light-hearted hope reminder careful future Believe certainly have nothing against biplanes Ive built few thoroughly enjoyed myself Two wings does make marginal flying model Perhaps would have diplomatic said caption Like bipes ground handling can become marginal wind Neither version caption meant deliberate denunciation flying qualities biplanes apologies Jerry anyone else feels due Lets get cards letters pictures coming Mike Gretz Box 162 Montezuma IA 50171 E Catalog entire line ot airplane control line model kita 8 C scale Trainer kits boat model kits accessories etc 50 enclosed L Secrets Model Airplane Building Including design construction cover ing finishing Ilying adjusting control systems etc 50 enclosed fl Secrets Control Line Carrier Flying Including pretlight soloing stunting Carrier rules regulations Carrier Ilying hints control line installation instructions 50 enclosed No checks Only us money orders currency accepted Name City Star Orbit VIPER l/2A Stunt Control Line Model sharp futuristic looking l/2A Control Line Stunt Model intermediate builder perfect 2nd step Beginners Models Viper has easy build Wing Fuselage solid sheet Tail Surfaces Wing built board re ducing possibility warps Kit contains Diecut Balsa Plywood Parts Wire Landing Gear Colorful Decal Sheet Hardware Package Wheels Bellcrank Control Horn great little flyer has full stunt capabilities good stock 049 Engine Kit S-47 Wingspan24 $1295 Length 17 July 1980 43 will never Junior problem CL Scale long allow eageryoungsters like Steve Swanson age 11 enter profile ships Steve recently won 4th Utah State Aeromodelers Airshow P-40 Yes George Swansons son Photo dad