- -- * e war e OgnitlOll Model P s condensed Scal nPbe ok wa roject Navys Ae4 xlel planes winnin2 used specifi Lnd civili other LdeIItI r T Tm K e Final Assembly making point will become interestec disappointing n clubs forn activity late 1941 Nay Bui i [77] IUALOC1CMWNOAAFOLlI3/ V NoAT CENTER SC ION/ BREWSA BI EWST IA ASTER IFF FUSELAGEBUEFAL 2MPL2ILJ Template Sheet -i-i returned US December 8 Model Aircraft Project began take shape determined airplanes program should 1h2-scale solid models constructed soft wood before anyone could start building models someone needed start drawing some plans December 9 Bill Bishop founder General Manager Chicagos Comet Model Airplane & Supply Co summoned Washington DC. Project head Robert Hambrook realized Comets drafting department capability produce plans Model Aircraft Project meeting Bishop given prevalent information Navy Japanese aircraft Bishop looked material over surprised what saw model builder US already knows everything SECRET file youve handed Bishop told officer aware officer replied just want enemy American people conscious fact Bishop returned Chicago concentrated effort resulted model airplane plans ready send out February 16 1942 Most plans drawn photos three-views published model fullscale airplane magazines Navy assumed costs plans selected aircraft would drawn Well-known modeler Carl Goldberg drew plans Zero Robert Rider head drafting department drew plans Spitfire some other models Rider later became Executive Vice-President Monogram Models 19421 10 years old living just outside Newton North Carolina Rhyne Hardware local Comet model dealer remember time gone look over dream about kits Watson Gabriel owners son just finishing Zero model doped light green Watson brushing canopy gray marked off area masking tape As peeled off tape watched intently Masking tape Whats fascinating After first set plans completed JC Wright Assistant Commissioner Education Office Education distribute plans schools through state representativesThe materials distributed over 6000 school systems instance Ohio issued 30000 plan setsCleveland Cincinnati Akron Toledo Columbus received 5000 sets set two parts first set templates printed yellow/tan postcardlike paper second part white-paper final-assembly sheet few template sheets like Boeing 314 flying boat blueprints template sheets generally glued cardboard aluminum could used times Aiong plans school issued large 31 x 45-inch wall chart illustrated construct models After construction models painted flat blackat half-mile distance full-scale aircraft would appear black against sky Later semi-gloss black found work better Several model companies including Comet Megow Strombecker offered kits recognition models Later September 1942 Navy asked schools continue project make additional 300000 model airplanes Navy Captain Ralph Davison Assistant Chief BuAer outlined need Dr Studebaker letter dated September 12 1942 retaining scale details F/A-18 highly prefabricated let easy build maintain operate also possess flight characteristics ot high performance sport jet grass field take-off high speed low-pass gentle landing jet agile highly maneuverable also rock stable OPTIONAL CUSTOM RETRACT ACCESSORIES F-14 SR-71 F-16A F-16C F-4E ___________________ ALSO AVAILABLE Excellence Engineering Ounlity Manufacturing Send $3 within USA $5 rest ot world Product Pack 203 Mass Ave Lexington MA 02173 617 674-2222 Fax 617 674-2188 Price sublect change prior notice shipping handling extra Through splendid cooperation have given directing model airplane program over 200000 model planes have built high school students Armed Forces models have inestimable value being used nearly Naval Training Schools similar schools Army Navy furnishing 50000 model planes CAA civilian training Because some plans available distribution schools until late year unable complete quotas before end school year balance original quotas urgently needed furthermore Navy hopes obtain 10000 30 new additional types models designs now preparation Navy will greatly appreciate will continue model building 58 Model Aviation owing 1/7 Scale Twin engine I-/A-lB YLLLUVV Ail-tUt-IAI- i prouo mrouuce another sure winner 1/10 scale single engine F/A-18 Hornet YELLOW AIRCRAFT program during coming school year will have completed both planes remaining last years quota additional US foreign models inspection forms filled out shipment 10 models started local level Navy-furnished collection centers After models inspected Navy distributed armed forces model rated indicate difficulty level construction example single-engined Brewster Buffalo fighter plan number A-i rated star however four-engined Consolidated PB2Y-3 flying boat plan number A-7 rated three stars Ive always misgivings about system Martin PBM-l gull-winged twin-engined flying boat absolute beast buildand rated two stars After model completed accepted honor certificate given builder became Aircraftsman keeping military theme builder could earn higher rank building more difficult models rank requirements follows Cadet One model type Ensign Three models including scout bomber observation aircraft Lieutenant J G Five models two nations including twin-engined bomber Lieutenant Seven models including seaplane twin-fuselage fighter Lieutenant Commander Eight models three nations including torpedo airplane biplane Commander Nine models four nations including four-engined bomber Captain Ten models five nations following types fighter scout bomber biplane observation aircraft twinengined bomber seaplane twin-fuselage fighter torpedo bomber four-engined army bomber four-engined patrol bomber Whew friend Kent Henry 13year-old time living central Kentucky Kent built model A-l Brewster Buffaloit returned because barely recognizable Almost 20 years ago Kent careless enough give returned wooden sculpture probably now regrets Over years outcast model airplane has provided lot amusement Ive talked number men builders Model Aircraft Project boys recall project great pride really doing something war effortsomething important Unfortunately some boys like attended schools no facilities projectwe unable participate finally did get build few project models slightly after factI thirties Author Bob Mikesh former curator aircraft National Air Space Museum similar experience over years building 35 types Bureau Aeronautics templates Don Campbell famous modeler Detroit area remembers building six models project 1942 total 90 sets plans 80 issued Sets B twenty models sets C through F ten Set G also ten sets project ended before issued Comet Models sold kits series models well plans wall chart A-D series Megow Models sold 40 kits B series models Model Aircraft Project Life magazine s cover story March 23 1942 Newspapers aviation magazines did stories project during wars first years hardbound book supplemental plan sheet During period Cruver Company Chicago pioneered injection-molding cellulose acetatean early plastic process allowed company produce 200 types blackplastic model aircraft issued Armed Forces between 1942 1945 Model Aircraft Project ended 1943 project important stopgap filled demand industry geared-up mass-produce recognition-andidentification aircraft model ber 1995 59 rea S IASSA3 - S*HOT BOX FLGHT SUPPORT Off Knee 300lb Seat Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter Monitor RX& TX Charge matic Glow Plug Driver MPI Super Power Panel ted Fused Master Panel Control Switch N/cad Glow Battery Charger 12v Ste rter Outlet t 12V Glow Fuel Pump /Drain Switch wn Fuel Storage Platform Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Gell Cal/Batteries Sure Ste rte kAutomatically Monitora Charge Statua 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 Tranamittera *5 Compartment Lift Out Prop & Storage Tray UkaaauaVasMraiRccefed 7011 P71EE 1-500-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & Dist Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite 1 Rancho Cordova CA 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX916 983-1923
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 58, 59
- -- * e war e OgnitlOll Model P s condensed Scal nPbe ok wa roject Navys Ae4 xlel planes winnin2 used specifi Lnd civili other LdeIItI r T Tm K e Final Assembly making point will become interestec disappointing n clubs forn activity late 1941 Nay Bui i [77] IUALOC1CMWNOAAFOLlI3/ V NoAT CENTER SC ION/ BREWSA BI EWST IA ASTER IFF FUSELAGEBUEFAL 2MPL2ILJ Template Sheet -i-i returned US December 8 Model Aircraft Project began take shape determined airplanes program should 1h2-scale solid models constructed soft wood before anyone could start building models someone needed start drawing some plans December 9 Bill Bishop founder General Manager Chicagos Comet Model Airplane & Supply Co summoned Washington DC. Project head Robert Hambrook realized Comets drafting department capability produce plans Model Aircraft Project meeting Bishop given prevalent information Navy Japanese aircraft Bishop looked material over surprised what saw model builder US already knows everything SECRET file youve handed Bishop told officer aware officer replied just want enemy American people conscious fact Bishop returned Chicago concentrated effort resulted model airplane plans ready send out February 16 1942 Most plans drawn photos three-views published model fullscale airplane magazines Navy assumed costs plans selected aircraft would drawn Well-known modeler Carl Goldberg drew plans Zero Robert Rider head drafting department drew plans Spitfire some other models Rider later became Executive Vice-President Monogram Models 19421 10 years old living just outside Newton North Carolina Rhyne Hardware local Comet model dealer remember time gone look over dream about kits Watson Gabriel owners son just finishing Zero model doped light green Watson brushing canopy gray marked off area masking tape As peeled off tape watched intently Masking tape Whats fascinating After first set plans completed JC Wright Assistant Commissioner Education Office Education distribute plans schools through state representativesThe materials distributed over 6000 school systems instance Ohio issued 30000 plan setsCleveland Cincinnati Akron Toledo Columbus received 5000 sets set two parts first set templates printed yellow/tan postcardlike paper second part white-paper final-assembly sheet few template sheets like Boeing 314 flying boat blueprints template sheets generally glued cardboard aluminum could used times Aiong plans school issued large 31 x 45-inch wall chart illustrated construct models After construction models painted flat blackat half-mile distance full-scale aircraft would appear black against sky Later semi-gloss black found work better Several model companies including Comet Megow Strombecker offered kits recognition models Later September 1942 Navy asked schools continue project make additional 300000 model airplanes Navy Captain Ralph Davison Assistant Chief BuAer outlined need Dr Studebaker letter dated September 12 1942 retaining scale details F/A-18 highly prefabricated let easy build maintain operate also possess flight characteristics ot high performance sport jet grass field take-off high speed low-pass gentle landing jet agile highly maneuverable also rock stable OPTIONAL CUSTOM RETRACT ACCESSORIES F-14 SR-71 F-16A F-16C F-4E ___________________ ALSO AVAILABLE Excellence Engineering Ounlity Manufacturing Send $3 within USA $5 rest ot world Product Pack 203 Mass Ave Lexington MA 02173 617 674-2222 Fax 617 674-2188 Price sublect change prior notice shipping handling extra Through splendid cooperation have given directing model airplane program over 200000 model planes have built high school students Armed Forces models have inestimable value being used nearly Naval Training Schools similar schools Army Navy furnishing 50000 model planes CAA civilian training Because some plans available distribution schools until late year unable complete quotas before end school year balance original quotas urgently needed furthermore Navy hopes obtain 10000 30 new additional types models designs now preparation Navy will greatly appreciate will continue model building 58 Model Aviation owing 1/7 Scale Twin engine I-/A-lB YLLLUVV Ail-tUt-IAI- i prouo mrouuce another sure winner 1/10 scale single engine F/A-18 Hornet YELLOW AIRCRAFT program during coming school year will have completed both planes remaining last years quota additional US foreign models inspection forms filled out shipment 10 models started local level Navy-furnished collection centers After models inspected Navy distributed armed forces model rated indicate difficulty level construction example single-engined Brewster Buffalo fighter plan number A-i rated star however four-engined Consolidated PB2Y-3 flying boat plan number A-7 rated three stars Ive always misgivings about system Martin PBM-l gull-winged twin-engined flying boat absolute beast buildand rated two stars After model completed accepted honor certificate given builder became Aircraftsman keeping military theme builder could earn higher rank building more difficult models rank requirements follows Cadet One model type Ensign Three models including scout bomber observation aircraft Lieutenant J G Five models two nations including twin-engined bomber Lieutenant Seven models including seaplane twin-fuselage fighter Lieutenant Commander Eight models three nations including torpedo airplane biplane Commander Nine models four nations including four-engined bomber Captain Ten models five nations following types fighter scout bomber biplane observation aircraft twinengined bomber seaplane twin-fuselage fighter torpedo bomber four-engined army bomber four-engined patrol bomber Whew friend Kent Henry 13year-old time living central Kentucky Kent built model A-l Brewster Buffaloit returned because barely recognizable Almost 20 years ago Kent careless enough give returned wooden sculpture probably now regrets Over years outcast model airplane has provided lot amusement Ive talked number men builders Model Aircraft Project boys recall project great pride really doing something war effortsomething important Unfortunately some boys like attended schools no facilities projectwe unable participate finally did get build few project models slightly after factI thirties Author Bob Mikesh former curator aircraft National Air Space Museum similar experience over years building 35 types Bureau Aeronautics templates Don Campbell famous modeler Detroit area remembers building six models project 1942 total 90 sets plans 80 issued Sets B twenty models sets C through F ten Set G also ten sets project ended before issued Comet Models sold kits series models well plans wall chart A-D series Megow Models sold 40 kits B series models Model Aircraft Project Life magazine s cover story March 23 1942 Newspapers aviation magazines did stories project during wars first years hardbound book supplemental plan sheet During period Cruver Company Chicago pioneered injection-molding cellulose acetatean early plastic process allowed company produce 200 types blackplastic model aircraft issued Armed Forces between 1942 1945 Model Aircraft Project ended 1943 project important stopgap filled demand industry geared-up mass-produce recognition-andidentification aircraft model ber 1995 59 rea S IASSA3 - S*HOT BOX FLGHT SUPPORT Off Knee 300lb Seat Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter Monitor RX& TX Charge matic Glow Plug Driver MPI Super Power Panel ted Fused Master Panel Control Switch N/cad Glow Battery Charger 12v Ste rter Outlet t 12V Glow Fuel Pump /Drain Switch wn Fuel Storage Platform Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Gell Cal/Batteries Sure Ste rte kAutomatically Monitora Charge Statua 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 Tranamittera *5 Compartment Lift Out Prop & Storage Tray UkaaauaVasMraiRccefed 7011 P71EE 1-500-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & Dist Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite 1 Rancho Cordova CA 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX916 983-1923
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 58, 59
- -- * e war e OgnitlOll Model P s condensed Scal nPbe ok wa roject Navys Ae4 xlel planes winnin2 used specifi Lnd civili other LdeIItI r T Tm K e Final Assembly making point will become interestec disappointing n clubs forn activity late 1941 Nay Bui i [77] IUALOC1CMWNOAAFOLlI3/ V NoAT CENTER SC ION/ BREWSA BI EWST IA ASTER IFF FUSELAGEBUEFAL 2MPL2ILJ Template Sheet -i-i returned US December 8 Model Aircraft Project began take shape determined airplanes program should 1h2-scale solid models constructed soft wood before anyone could start building models someone needed start drawing some plans December 9 Bill Bishop founder General Manager Chicagos Comet Model Airplane & Supply Co summoned Washington DC. Project head Robert Hambrook realized Comets drafting department capability produce plans Model Aircraft Project meeting Bishop given prevalent information Navy Japanese aircraft Bishop looked material over surprised what saw model builder US already knows everything SECRET file youve handed Bishop told officer aware officer replied just want enemy American people conscious fact Bishop returned Chicago concentrated effort resulted model airplane plans ready send out February 16 1942 Most plans drawn photos three-views published model fullscale airplane magazines Navy assumed costs plans selected aircraft would drawn Well-known modeler Carl Goldberg drew plans Zero Robert Rider head drafting department drew plans Spitfire some other models Rider later became Executive Vice-President Monogram Models 19421 10 years old living just outside Newton North Carolina Rhyne Hardware local Comet model dealer remember time gone look over dream about kits Watson Gabriel owners son just finishing Zero model doped light green Watson brushing canopy gray marked off area masking tape As peeled off tape watched intently Masking tape Whats fascinating After first set plans completed JC Wright Assistant Commissioner Education Office Education distribute plans schools through state representativesThe materials distributed over 6000 school systems instance Ohio issued 30000 plan setsCleveland Cincinnati Akron Toledo Columbus received 5000 sets set two parts first set templates printed yellow/tan postcardlike paper second part white-paper final-assembly sheet few template sheets like Boeing 314 flying boat blueprints template sheets generally glued cardboard aluminum could used times Aiong plans school issued large 31 x 45-inch wall chart illustrated construct models After construction models painted flat blackat half-mile distance full-scale aircraft would appear black against sky Later semi-gloss black found work better Several model companies including Comet Megow Strombecker offered kits recognition models Later September 1942 Navy asked schools continue project make additional 300000 model airplanes Navy Captain Ralph Davison Assistant Chief BuAer outlined need Dr Studebaker letter dated September 12 1942 retaining scale details F/A-18 highly prefabricated let easy build maintain operate also possess flight characteristics ot high performance sport jet grass field take-off high speed low-pass gentle landing jet agile highly maneuverable also rock stable OPTIONAL CUSTOM RETRACT ACCESSORIES F-14 SR-71 F-16A F-16C F-4E ___________________ ALSO AVAILABLE Excellence Engineering Ounlity Manufacturing Send $3 within USA $5 rest ot world Product Pack 203 Mass Ave Lexington MA 02173 617 674-2222 Fax 617 674-2188 Price sublect change prior notice shipping handling extra Through splendid cooperation have given directing model airplane program over 200000 model planes have built high school students Armed Forces models have inestimable value being used nearly Naval Training Schools similar schools Army Navy furnishing 50000 model planes CAA civilian training Because some plans available distribution schools until late year unable complete quotas before end school year balance original quotas urgently needed furthermore Navy hopes obtain 10000 30 new additional types models designs now preparation Navy will greatly appreciate will continue model building 58 Model Aviation owing 1/7 Scale Twin engine I-/A-lB YLLLUVV Ail-tUt-IAI- i prouo mrouuce another sure winner 1/10 scale single engine F/A-18 Hornet YELLOW AIRCRAFT program during coming school year will have completed both planes remaining last years quota additional US foreign models inspection forms filled out shipment 10 models started local level Navy-furnished collection centers After models inspected Navy distributed armed forces model rated indicate difficulty level construction example single-engined Brewster Buffalo fighter plan number A-i rated star however four-engined Consolidated PB2Y-3 flying boat plan number A-7 rated three stars Ive always misgivings about system Martin PBM-l gull-winged twin-engined flying boat absolute beast buildand rated two stars After model completed accepted honor certificate given builder became Aircraftsman keeping military theme builder could earn higher rank building more difficult models rank requirements follows Cadet One model type Ensign Three models including scout bomber observation aircraft Lieutenant J G Five models two nations including twin-engined bomber Lieutenant Seven models including seaplane twin-fuselage fighter Lieutenant Commander Eight models three nations including torpedo airplane biplane Commander Nine models four nations including four-engined bomber Captain Ten models five nations following types fighter scout bomber biplane observation aircraft twinengined bomber seaplane twin-fuselage fighter torpedo bomber four-engined army bomber four-engined patrol bomber Whew friend Kent Henry 13year-old time living central Kentucky Kent built model A-l Brewster Buffaloit returned because barely recognizable Almost 20 years ago Kent careless enough give returned wooden sculpture probably now regrets Over years outcast model airplane has provided lot amusement Ive talked number men builders Model Aircraft Project boys recall project great pride really doing something war effortsomething important Unfortunately some boys like attended schools no facilities projectwe unable participate finally did get build few project models slightly after factI thirties Author Bob Mikesh former curator aircraft National Air Space Museum similar experience over years building 35 types Bureau Aeronautics templates Don Campbell famous modeler Detroit area remembers building six models project 1942 total 90 sets plans 80 issued Sets B twenty models sets C through F ten Set G also ten sets project ended before issued Comet Models sold kits series models well plans wall chart A-D series Megow Models sold 40 kits B series models Model Aircraft Project Life magazine s cover story March 23 1942 Newspapers aviation magazines did stories project during wars first years hardbound book supplemental plan sheet During period Cruver Company Chicago pioneered injection-molding cellulose acetatean early plastic process allowed company produce 200 types blackplastic model aircraft issued Armed Forces between 1942 1945 Model Aircraft Project ended 1943 project important stopgap filled demand industry geared-up mass-produce recognition-andidentification aircraft model ber 1995 59 rea S IASSA3 - S*HOT BOX FLGHT SUPPORT Off Knee 300lb Seat Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter Monitor RX& TX Charge matic Glow Plug Driver MPI Super Power Panel ted Fused Master Panel Control Switch N/cad Glow Battery Charger 12v Ste rter Outlet t 12V Glow Fuel Pump /Drain Switch wn Fuel Storage Platform Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Gell Cal/Batteries Sure Ste rte kAutomatically Monitora Charge Statua 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 Tranamittera *5 Compartment Lift Out Prop & Storage Tray UkaaauaVasMraiRccefed 7011 P71EE 1-500-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & Dist Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite 1 Rancho Cordova CA 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX916 983-1923
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/10
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 58, 59
- -- * e war e OgnitlOll Model P s condensed Scal nPbe ok wa roject Navys Ae4 xlel planes winnin2 used specifi Lnd civili other LdeIItI r T Tm K e Final Assembly making point will become interestec disappointing n clubs forn activity late 1941 Nay Bui i [77] IUALOC1CMWNOAAFOLlI3/ V NoAT CENTER SC ION/ BREWSA BI EWST IA ASTER IFF FUSELAGEBUEFAL 2MPL2ILJ Template Sheet -i-i returned US December 8 Model Aircraft Project began take shape determined airplanes program should 1h2-scale solid models constructed soft wood before anyone could start building models someone needed start drawing some plans December 9 Bill Bishop founder General Manager Chicagos Comet Model Airplane & Supply Co summoned Washington DC. Project head Robert Hambrook realized Comets drafting department capability produce plans Model Aircraft Project meeting Bishop given prevalent information Navy Japanese aircraft Bishop looked material over surprised what saw model builder US already knows everything SECRET file youve handed Bishop told officer aware officer replied just want enemy American people conscious fact Bishop returned Chicago concentrated effort resulted model airplane plans ready send out February 16 1942 Most plans drawn photos three-views published model fullscale airplane magazines Navy assumed costs plans selected aircraft would drawn Well-known modeler Carl Goldberg drew plans Zero Robert Rider head drafting department drew plans Spitfire some other models Rider later became Executive Vice-President Monogram Models 19421 10 years old living just outside Newton North Carolina Rhyne Hardware local Comet model dealer remember time gone look over dream about kits Watson Gabriel owners son just finishing Zero model doped light green Watson brushing canopy gray marked off area masking tape As peeled off tape watched intently Masking tape Whats fascinating After first set plans completed JC Wright Assistant Commissioner Education Office Education distribute plans schools through state representativesThe materials distributed over 6000 school systems instance Ohio issued 30000 plan setsCleveland Cincinnati Akron Toledo Columbus received 5000 sets set two parts first set templates printed yellow/tan postcardlike paper second part white-paper final-assembly sheet few template sheets like Boeing 314 flying boat blueprints template sheets generally glued cardboard aluminum could used times Aiong plans school issued large 31 x 45-inch wall chart illustrated construct models After construction models painted flat blackat half-mile distance full-scale aircraft would appear black against sky Later semi-gloss black found work better Several model companies including Comet Megow Strombecker offered kits recognition models Later September 1942 Navy asked schools continue project make additional 300000 model airplanes Navy Captain Ralph Davison Assistant Chief BuAer outlined need Dr Studebaker letter dated September 12 1942 retaining scale details F/A-18 highly prefabricated let easy build maintain operate also possess flight characteristics ot high performance sport jet grass field take-off high speed low-pass gentle landing jet agile highly maneuverable also rock stable OPTIONAL CUSTOM RETRACT ACCESSORIES F-14 SR-71 F-16A F-16C F-4E ___________________ ALSO AVAILABLE Excellence Engineering Ounlity Manufacturing Send $3 within USA $5 rest ot world Product Pack 203 Mass Ave Lexington MA 02173 617 674-2222 Fax 617 674-2188 Price sublect change prior notice shipping handling extra Through splendid cooperation have given directing model airplane program over 200000 model planes have built high school students Armed Forces models have inestimable value being used nearly Naval Training Schools similar schools Army Navy furnishing 50000 model planes CAA civilian training Because some plans available distribution schools until late year unable complete quotas before end school year balance original quotas urgently needed furthermore Navy hopes obtain 10000 30 new additional types models designs now preparation Navy will greatly appreciate will continue model building 58 Model Aviation owing 1/7 Scale Twin engine I-/A-lB YLLLUVV Ail-tUt-IAI- i prouo mrouuce another sure winner 1/10 scale single engine F/A-18 Hornet YELLOW AIRCRAFT program during coming school year will have completed both planes remaining last years quota additional US foreign models inspection forms filled out shipment 10 models started local level Navy-furnished collection centers After models inspected Navy distributed armed forces model rated indicate difficulty level construction example single-engined Brewster Buffalo fighter plan number A-i rated star however four-engined Consolidated PB2Y-3 flying boat plan number A-7 rated three stars Ive always misgivings about system Martin PBM-l gull-winged twin-engined flying boat absolute beast buildand rated two stars After model completed accepted honor certificate given builder became Aircraftsman keeping military theme builder could earn higher rank building more difficult models rank requirements follows Cadet One model type Ensign Three models including scout bomber observation aircraft Lieutenant J G Five models two nations including twin-engined bomber Lieutenant Seven models including seaplane twin-fuselage fighter Lieutenant Commander Eight models three nations including torpedo airplane biplane Commander Nine models four nations including four-engined bomber Captain Ten models five nations following types fighter scout bomber biplane observation aircraft twinengined bomber seaplane twin-fuselage fighter torpedo bomber four-engined army bomber four-engined patrol bomber Whew friend Kent Henry 13year-old time living central Kentucky Kent built model A-l Brewster Buffaloit returned because barely recognizable Almost 20 years ago Kent careless enough give returned wooden sculpture probably now regrets Over years outcast model airplane has provided lot amusement Ive talked number men builders Model Aircraft Project boys recall project great pride really doing something war effortsomething important Unfortunately some boys like attended schools no facilities projectwe unable participate finally did get build few project models slightly after factI thirties Author Bob Mikesh former curator aircraft National Air Space Museum similar experience over years building 35 types Bureau Aeronautics templates Don Campbell famous modeler Detroit area remembers building six models project 1942 total 90 sets plans 80 issued Sets B twenty models sets C through F ten Set G also ten sets project ended before issued Comet Models sold kits series models well plans wall chart A-D series Megow Models sold 40 kits B series models Model Aircraft Project Life magazine s cover story March 23 1942 Newspapers aviation magazines did stories project during wars first years hardbound book supplemental plan sheet During period Cruver Company Chicago pioneered injection-molding cellulose acetatean early plastic process allowed company produce 200 types blackplastic model aircraft issued Armed Forces between 1942 1945 Model Aircraft Project ended 1943 project important stopgap filled demand industry geared-up mass-produce recognition-andidentification aircraft model ber 1995 59 rea S IASSA3 - S*HOT BOX FLGHT SUPPORT Off Knee 300lb Seat Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter Monitor RX& TX Charge matic Glow Plug Driver MPI Super Power Panel ted Fused Master Panel Control Switch N/cad Glow Battery Charger 12v Ste rter Outlet t 12V Glow Fuel Pump /Drain Switch wn Fuel Storage Platform Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Gell Cal/Batteries Sure Ste rte kAutomatically Monitora Charge Statua 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 Tranamittera *5 Compartment Lift Out Prop & Storage Tray UkaaauaVasMraiRccefed 7011 P71EE 1-500-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & Dist Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite 1 Rancho Cordova CA 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX916 983-1923