sheet is individually inspected for warping and consistency as
part of the quality-control process.
Knowing that Bert has built countless models from Depron
throughout the last five years, I was curious about what type of
adhesive and paint he has found works best. He said:
“I prefer Foam-Safe CA with accelerator for airframe
construction. Installation of
servos is done with hot-melt
glue for easy removal later.
When painting the models, I
prefer acrylic paint and then
apply vinyl decals.
“The biggest thing when
building a profile aircraft is
to make sure you are using a
flat surface to confirm
everything is square.”
I also asked Bert what he is most proud of. He replied:
“I am proud of the fact that we continue to do this. We pride
ourselves on how we treat our customers. People are eager to
meet us at shows and tell us we are doing a great job.
“We constantly make adjustments to our kits to improve the
way they build or fly. We can make an adjustment immediately,
IF YOU ATTEND indoor events such as
the JR Indoor Electric Festival and EFest,
chances are that you have met Bert
and Jennifer Wilson: the friendly team
behind Dynamic Foamy.
Bert got involved in RC at age 10
through his father, who is quite active in
the hobby. His first model was a Gentle
Lady sailplane modified with a .049
engine on the front. Bert was
immediately hooked and, as do many of
us, he continued to enjoy the hobby
intermittently while dealing with life’s
other priorities.
In 2004 he and Jennifer started
Wilson’s RC Hobbies. Shortly after
opening, Bert got involved in designing
profile models and selling them in the
shop.
Although the retail store didn’t last,
the profile aircraft that he designed using
Depron foam proved to be a hit. In 2006
the hobby shop was closed and Dynamic
Foamy began.
Bert shared with me during our
conversation that he thoroughly enjoys
designing models and that he creates all
of his Dynamic Foamy creations using
AutoCAD.
In the beginning, the models Bert
produced were his favorites. Before long,
the releases were fueled by direct customer feedback or
suggestions on RCGroups online forums.
Once Bert decides on an aircraft, he designs a prototype and
then he and other pilots flight-test it. The average design takes
approximately 30 days to be completed and ready for sale.
Business picked up quickly as word of mouth spread and
dealers began to carry the
Dynamic Foamy line of
aircraft. Hot-wire cutting was
no longer an effective way to
keep up with the demand, so
the company purchased a laser
cutter in 2008. This allowed
the models and wooden motor
mounts to be manufactured inhouse.
One of the reasons why the company’s airplanes are popular
is because in most cases you can take the gear out of one and
put it directly into another. The jets and aerobatic models are
designed around a 19-gram motor. Combined with the goal to
release great products that are also affordable, it has proven to
be a recipe for success.
All currently available Dynamic Foamy kits are built from
Depron in thicknesses ranging from 2mm to 6mm. Although a
large supply of foam is required to feed the hungry laser, each
Dynamic Foamy
by Jay Smith
The always-smiling Bert and Jennifer Wilson of Dynamic Foamy.
70 MODEL AVIATION
“The most important thing to me
is customer satisfaction. If the
customer is satisfied, then I’ve
done everything right.”
05sig3x.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 3/23/11 9:34 AM Page 70
so that all models going forward are up
to date. The models are cut to order vs.
being stocked, ensuring customers
receive the latest offering.”
If you see Bert and Jennifer at a
show, they have demonstration models
on hand and are more than willing to let
interested pilots put in a little stick time.
Having the opportunity to fly before you
buy is a rare treat in this hobby, but it is
also a smart business plan for a
company that is confident in its
products.
Before Bert and I ended our
conversation, I had two final questions.
First I asked him what is most important
to him in regards to Dynamic Foamy.
“The most important thing to me is
customer satisfaction,” he said. “If the
customer is satisfied, then I’ve done
everything right.”
Then I asked him if he has a goal for
the company going forward.
“Our biggest goal is to be able to
release all our aircraft with graphics
already included on the kits,” he
answered.
Bert and Jennifer have been quite
successful with Dynamic Foamy, and
their passion for the hobby and the
people involved should ensure their
success for a long time. MA
Sources:
Dynamic Foamy
11182 Horseshoe Bend Rd.
Laura OH 45337
(937) 361-6174
www.dynamicfoamy.com
Photos courtesy Dynamic Foamy
There will be two winners for this “About Us” contest! The Grand Prize will
be an assortment of six kits, and the first prize is an assortment of four kits.
For an opportunity to win these items, submit your answer to the following
question.
What is the largest aircraft that Dynamic Foamy sells? (You can find the answer on
the company’s Web site.)
To submit your entry via e-mail, send your answer, full name, postal-mail
address, and telephone number to MA Editor Jay Smith. Please put “About Us” in
the subject line. To enter via postal mail, send the preceding information to MA at
AMA, to Jay Smith’s attention.
Entries will be accepted through May 31, 2011. Winners will be selected on or
before June 3. One entry per person is allowed. Those that are lost, late,
misdirected, garbled, or incomplete for any reason will be ineligible.
This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 states and District of
Columbia and US military members with APO/FPO addresses. AMA employees
are not eligible to win.
Winners will be selected in random drawings, from among all eligible entries
with the correct answer, by an Academy employee or employees. Those whose
names are drawn will be notified by telephone or e-mail. Their names and states
of residence will be published in a future issue of MA and posted on the AMA
Web site. MA
Sources:
Jay Smith
[email protected]
AMA
5161 E. Memorial Dr.
Muncie IN 47302
(765) 287-1256
www.modelaircraft.org
May 2011 71
A Dynamic Foamy F-16 in flight. The company
sells several RC jets.
Win Merchandise from
MA and Dynamic Foamy!
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sheet is individually inspected for warping and consistency as
part of the quality-control process.
Knowing that Bert has built countless models from Depron
throughout the last five years, I was curious about what type of
adhesive and paint he has found works best. He said:
“I prefer Foam-Safe CA with accelerator for airframe
construction. Installation of
servos is done with hot-melt
glue for easy removal later.
When painting the models, I
prefer acrylic paint and then
apply vinyl decals.
“The biggest thing when
building a profile aircraft is
to make sure you are using a
flat surface to confirm
everything is square.”
I also asked Bert what he is most proud of. He replied:
“I am proud of the fact that we continue to do this. We pride
ourselves on how we treat our customers. People are eager to
meet us at shows and tell us we are doing a great job.
“We constantly make adjustments to our kits to improve the
way they build or fly. We can make an adjustment immediately,
IF YOU ATTEND indoor events such as
the JR Indoor Electric Festival and EFest,
chances are that you have met Bert
and Jennifer Wilson: the friendly team
behind Dynamic Foamy.
Bert got involved in RC at age 10
through his father, who is quite active in
the hobby. His first model was a Gentle
Lady sailplane modified with a .049
engine on the front. Bert was
immediately hooked and, as do many of
us, he continued to enjoy the hobby
intermittently while dealing with life’s
other priorities.
In 2004 he and Jennifer started
Wilson’s RC Hobbies. Shortly after
opening, Bert got involved in designing
profile models and selling them in the
shop.
Although the retail store didn’t last,
the profile aircraft that he designed using
Depron foam proved to be a hit. In 2006
the hobby shop was closed and Dynamic
Foamy began.
Bert shared with me during our
conversation that he thoroughly enjoys
designing models and that he creates all
of his Dynamic Foamy creations using
AutoCAD.
In the beginning, the models Bert
produced were his favorites. Before long,
the releases were fueled by direct customer feedback or
suggestions on RCGroups online forums.
Once Bert decides on an aircraft, he designs a prototype and
then he and other pilots flight-test it. The average design takes
approximately 30 days to be completed and ready for sale.
Business picked up quickly as word of mouth spread and
dealers began to carry the
Dynamic Foamy line of
aircraft. Hot-wire cutting was
no longer an effective way to
keep up with the demand, so
the company purchased a laser
cutter in 2008. This allowed
the models and wooden motor
mounts to be manufactured inhouse.
One of the reasons why the company’s airplanes are popular
is because in most cases you can take the gear out of one and
put it directly into another. The jets and aerobatic models are
designed around a 19-gram motor. Combined with the goal to
release great products that are also affordable, it has proven to
be a recipe for success.
All currently available Dynamic Foamy kits are built from
Depron in thicknesses ranging from 2mm to 6mm. Although a
large supply of foam is required to feed the hungry laser, each
Dynamic Foamy
by Jay Smith
The always-smiling Bert and Jennifer Wilson of Dynamic Foamy.
70 MODEL AVIATION
“The most important thing to me
is customer satisfaction. If the
customer is satisfied, then I’ve
done everything right.”
05sig3x.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 3/23/11 9:34 AM Page 70
so that all models going forward are up
to date. The models are cut to order vs.
being stocked, ensuring customers
receive the latest offering.”
If you see Bert and Jennifer at a
show, they have demonstration models
on hand and are more than willing to let
interested pilots put in a little stick time.
Having the opportunity to fly before you
buy is a rare treat in this hobby, but it is
also a smart business plan for a
company that is confident in its
products.
Before Bert and I ended our
conversation, I had two final questions.
First I asked him what is most important
to him in regards to Dynamic Foamy.
“The most important thing to me is
customer satisfaction,” he said. “If the
customer is satisfied, then I’ve done
everything right.”
Then I asked him if he has a goal for
the company going forward.
“Our biggest goal is to be able to
release all our aircraft with graphics
already included on the kits,” he
answered.
Bert and Jennifer have been quite
successful with Dynamic Foamy, and
their passion for the hobby and the
people involved should ensure their
success for a long time. MA
Sources:
Dynamic Foamy
11182 Horseshoe Bend Rd.
Laura OH 45337
(937) 361-6174
www.dynamicfoamy.com
Photos courtesy Dynamic Foamy
There will be two winners for this “About Us” contest! The Grand Prize will
be an assortment of six kits, and the first prize is an assortment of four kits.
For an opportunity to win these items, submit your answer to the following
question.
What is the largest aircraft that Dynamic Foamy sells? (You can find the answer on
the company’s Web site.)
To submit your entry via e-mail, send your answer, full name, postal-mail
address, and telephone number to MA Editor Jay Smith. Please put “About Us” in
the subject line. To enter via postal mail, send the preceding information to MA at
AMA, to Jay Smith’s attention.
Entries will be accepted through May 31, 2011. Winners will be selected on or
before June 3. One entry per person is allowed. Those that are lost, late,
misdirected, garbled, or incomplete for any reason will be ineligible.
This contest is open to legal residents of the 50 states and District of
Columbia and US military members with APO/FPO addresses. AMA employees
are not eligible to win.
Winners will be selected in random drawings, from among all eligible entries
with the correct answer, by an Academy employee or employees. Those whose
names are drawn will be notified by telephone or e-mail. Their names and states
of residence will be published in a future issue of MA and posted on the AMA
Web site. MA
Sources:
Jay Smith
[email protected]
AMA
5161 E. Memorial Dr.
Muncie IN 47302
(765) 287-1256
www.modelaircraft.org
May 2011 71
A Dynamic Foamy F-16 in flight. The company
sells several RC jets.
Win Merchandise from
MA and Dynamic Foamy!
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