Who builds anymore?
Maker Faire Detroit
Two weeks ago, I joined several members of the AMA staff and attended the Maker Faire Detroit. We took the AMA Education trailer and a large number of magazines to promote AMA and aeromodeling to a large group that celebrates creativity, invention, and, of course, building.
We met people who had built guitars, Halloween props, Star Wars robots, wooden trucks, and working miniature engines. Others drag-raced power tools or participated in a race using modified electric vehicles normally enjoyed by children.
The Maker movement is so big that more than 100 Maker Faire festivals are held worldwide. Even the White House hosted one this year!
If you would like to learn more, look for our coverage of the Maker Faire Detroit, which includes several interviews and photos at www.ModelAviation.com/makerfairedetroit2014. If you see a picture of a Star Wars Imperial Stormtrooper reading MA, you’re in the right place.
"You can do it, we can help"
Contrary to popular belief, many of us enjoy building things with our own hands or taking on new projects to expand our knowledge. When it comes to aeromodeling, The Home Depot’s popular slogan comes to mind: “You can do it, we can help.”
The October 2013 issue of MA was filled with building-related content and included free plans. The response we received was enormous; in fact, it generated the largest response regarding a single issue since I’ve worked for this magazine.
Because of the positive reactions to that building-themed issue, we are dedicating the October 2014 issue to those who embrace building and to those interested in giving it a try.
I hope that, like The Home Depot, the contents of this issue will help you take on a building project this winter. Our free plans would be a great place to start!
Happy building!
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