106 MODEL AVIATION
THE CORRECT placement and types of markings on a Scale
model can make or break the presentation of a full-scale airplane
in miniature. The markings for the Piper PA-11 that I am working
on are simple.
The N-number is on the upper and lower wing, and the Nnumber
and logos from the manufacturer are on the vertical
stabilizer. But how does a modeler get the markings placed
correctly, use the proper font size, etc.?
I originally thought I could make the factory logos by hand,
but it proved to be more of a challenge than I wanted to tackle.
Rub-on transfers work well for smaller applications, and several
companies can provide them.
I decided to try GetStencils.com. I e-mailed the company, and
an employee named Vickie replied that the staff could get me
what I wanted. We corresponded regarding price, colors, size,
font, and other details.
To place my order, I had to measure a wing half and then count
the ribs to find that the PA-11’s markings would start at the
second wing rib from the outer edge of the fuselage and end on
the outer part of the wing at the rib before the end of the aileron.
Within that area, I measured and then counted the number of
letters and numbers on the markings. After gathering all of that
information, what mattered was that it would “look right.”
If you have seven numbers and letters, take into account the
space between the letters and what size letters you need to make
them look the same as on the full-scale aircraft.
On my PA-11, the letters on the wing came out to 5 inches in
height. The “NC 78759” needed to be 23
inches long, with a 3/8-inch space between
each letter and a margin of 23/4 inches
between the “NC” and first numeral. Each
number and letter is 2 inches wide.
When you order markings, send the
company samples of what covering you will
use so it can make the graphics the correct
shade. I needed to keep in mind that all
yellows are not created equal.
Lockhaven Yellow is an orange-yellow.
Another shade is Cub Yellow, which is also
a MonoKote and UltraCote color. Make sure
not to use the Bright Yellow; it is more of a
lemon hue and won’t look right at all.
I also needed a white base for the yellow
markings that were to go on dark surfaces, or
the blue would change the yellow to another
shade. This is true of almost any light color
applied over a dark color.
On a clean, dust-free surface, I carefully
laid the mask from GetStencils.com for the
NC numbers on one wing panel. When I
Also included in this column:
• Applying rub-on markings
• National Scale Championships
• Wind Canyon Books
• US Scale Masters reminder
Applying marking using a stencil
[[email protected]]
Radio Control Scale Stan Alexander
Left: The author has begun peeling the
cover off of a wing-panel stencil. The “NC
78759” will receive a coat of Insignia Blue
paint.
Below: The markings are finished on the
starboard side of the upper wing panel.
They make this Piper Super Cub stand out!
Above: The author taped rub-on stencils in
place on his PA-11, and they are ready to
be applied. Take your time in this process;
once the images are rubbed on, they stay.
established the final placement, I burnished the mask onto the
surface so there would be no bleed-through between the marking
and the surface.
I applied several light coats of paint rather than a single heavy
coat and was sure to let it dry. I used Nelson paint, which dries
quickly. Within an hour of its application, it was time to carefully
pull up the stencil mask.
06sig4.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 4/22/10 11:00 AM Page 106
June 2010 107
Bob Bush’s 1/5-scale F4U Corsair is finished in WW II Navy ace
Ike Kepford’s markings. A Saito three-cylinder radial powers the
big fighter.
Dave Voglund entered his scratch-built Japanese Ki-43 in Designer
Scale at the Nationals. It features a foam wing, built-up fuselage,
and great weathering!
During halftime at the Muncie IN Scale Nationals, spectators get
up close to the contestants and their models.
Make sure to slowly pull the mask back from the freshly
painted surface, and pay attention to the corners; they can pull
up. Follow all directions that come with your model’s markings.
My factory logo came as a rub-on transfer. When applying
one of those, trim the image from its carrier sheet but don’t take
all of the surrounding area away from it.
Use clear tape or masking tape to position the marking on the
surface. When you are satisfied with the position, add a piece of
tape to the other side or end of the marking so it can’t move
while you rub it down onto the surface.
Burnish the marking with an object that has a dull edge, such
as a quarter or even a credit card, to carefully secure it on the
surface. You do not want any part of the image to move while
you apply it. If it does, it might tear and you’ll have to start over.
You can see the transfer changing shade while it’s applied.
When you’ve rubbed the entire marking down, gently pull up the
transfer sheet. This process is simple; it took me longer to explain
here than it did to complete.
Scale Competition: If you are interested in getting into Scale
competition, you could learn the rules for Sport Scale firsthand
by attending regional contests that are held across the US. Visit
MA’s “Contest Calendar” and look for a competition in your area
or as far as you’re willing to travel.
If you’ve been to the AMA Nationals or, say, Scale Masters
events, and have done reasonably well, consider entering
international competition. If you think the models we typically
see are outstanding, you should see those entered in a World
Championships.
This year’s World Championships is being held in Poland,
and the 2012 edition will probably take place in Spain. Travel is
almost guaranteed if you’re a member of Team USA for FAI
Scale. For more information, check out the National Association
of Scale Aeromodelers’ Web site.
Around Scale: Our AMA Scale National Championships will be
held the second weekend of July—the 9th-11th this year. It’s
earlier in the season than usual; this change might allow some
contestants to take their kids.
This is one modeling competition in which there is something
for everyone ranging from the stark apprentice to the seasoned
expert builder and pilot. Scale enthusiasts from across the
country fly everything from Fun Scale (in which you can fly an
ARF or almost any other type of Scale model) to the FAI class in
which pilots can practice for upcoming World Championships.
Don’t be intimidated if you lack knowledge about Scale
competition. There will be someone at the Nationals to help you.
Most Scale modelers are glad to help someone who is new, as
long as they aren’t in the midst of repairing or servicing their
own models.
While you’re at the Nationals, ask an event official if you
can go to the flightline and listen to what Expert competitors tell
the judges before they fly. Pilots are allowed to prepare the
judges for the Scale abilities that their aircraft will demonstrate.
This introduction to those who score the performances is key.
Some pilots even recite a brief history of their models during
a flight. They might make it sound like they are on a combat
mission, dropping bombs, etc.
Others will make it sound like an instructor and student are
taking a test hop, during which the rookie is expected to
perform certain maneuvers. If the modeler goofs up, I guess it’s
the student’s fault. I wonder if I can work that into a flight
routine …
In Team Scale competition, both the builder and pilot show
their respective talents to the judges, the national audience of
fellow modelers, and interested companies. The builder in most
teams calls for the pilot while he or she flies the beautiful
creation.
If you have built a model and are rusty on the sticks, Team
Scale might be for you. It also allows those who have sight or
physical limitations to participate in a contest. It’s great!
The rules for Team Scale are the same as for AMA Sport
Scale, except that the pilot and builder compete together. Other
classes in which jets, warbirds, and civilian types mix it up
include Sportsman, for the builder who hasn’t often competed in
Scale, to Expert, in which past Nationals, Top Gun, and Scale
Masters winners compete.
To enter Designer Scale, you must draw your airplane’s
plans from scale drawings, cut the wood, or make the fiberglass
molds, etc., and finish it. And then you have to fly it.
06sig4.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 4/22/10 11:00 AM Page 107
Saturday night at the Scale Nats,
there is an all-you-can-eat picnic,
additional flying that evening, and
entertainment. It’s a great time, so join
us!
On the Internet: Regardless of what
type of event interests you, read about
it in NatsNews. That’s the daily
newsletter about the Nationals that the
AMA publishes on-site, at its Muncie,
Indiana, Headquarters.
NatsNews is available at the contest
venue or on the Academy’s Web site. If
you subscribe to the mailing list, you
will receive daily notifications of
updated issues via e-mail.
This publication improves with
every year and every issue. Therefore,
it has more of a prestigious “magazine”
feel. The quality of reporting and
photography has been stepped up too—
so much that the AMA Publications
Department staff is considering bringing
more Nats coverage to MA (the
Academy’s premier magazine).
Bookshelf: Finding books about Golden
Age civilian aircraft can be difficult.
Finding photos of these airplanes is
easier but can also take considerable
time, unless you are lucky on the
Internet.
Wind Canyon Books sells several
books about the Golden Age of Aviation.
These include volumes covering
Fairchild, Howard, Luscombe, Cessna,
Aeronca, and the Travel Air Mystery
Ship aircraft. The company also sells
Paul Matt’s scale drawings.
All of those books contain black-andwhite
photos, text that covers the
airplanes’ history, and scale drawings of
the subjects. Check them out!
Upcoming Events: The U.S. Scale
Masters Championships will be held
September 15-19 at the Ohio River View
RC Flyers’ field in Rosewood, Indiana.
Dale Arvin is the CD.
Fair skies and tailwinds! MA
Sources:
GetStencils.com
(828) 855-1063
www.getstencils.com
NatsNews
www.modelaircraft.org/events/nats/natsn
ews.aspx
Wind Canyon Books
(850) 424-6394
www.windcanyonbooks.com
U.S. Scale Masters Association
www.usscalemasters.org
National Association of Scale
Aeromodelers
www.nasascale.org
Edition: Model Aviation - 2010/06
Page Numbers: 106,107,108
Edition: Model Aviation - 2010/06
Page Numbers: 106,107,108
106 MODEL AVIATION
THE CORRECT placement and types of markings on a Scale
model can make or break the presentation of a full-scale airplane
in miniature. The markings for the Piper PA-11 that I am working
on are simple.
The N-number is on the upper and lower wing, and the Nnumber
and logos from the manufacturer are on the vertical
stabilizer. But how does a modeler get the markings placed
correctly, use the proper font size, etc.?
I originally thought I could make the factory logos by hand,
but it proved to be more of a challenge than I wanted to tackle.
Rub-on transfers work well for smaller applications, and several
companies can provide them.
I decided to try GetStencils.com. I e-mailed the company, and
an employee named Vickie replied that the staff could get me
what I wanted. We corresponded regarding price, colors, size,
font, and other details.
To place my order, I had to measure a wing half and then count
the ribs to find that the PA-11’s markings would start at the
second wing rib from the outer edge of the fuselage and end on
the outer part of the wing at the rib before the end of the aileron.
Within that area, I measured and then counted the number of
letters and numbers on the markings. After gathering all of that
information, what mattered was that it would “look right.”
If you have seven numbers and letters, take into account the
space between the letters and what size letters you need to make
them look the same as on the full-scale aircraft.
On my PA-11, the letters on the wing came out to 5 inches in
height. The “NC 78759” needed to be 23
inches long, with a 3/8-inch space between
each letter and a margin of 23/4 inches
between the “NC” and first numeral. Each
number and letter is 2 inches wide.
When you order markings, send the
company samples of what covering you will
use so it can make the graphics the correct
shade. I needed to keep in mind that all
yellows are not created equal.
Lockhaven Yellow is an orange-yellow.
Another shade is Cub Yellow, which is also
a MonoKote and UltraCote color. Make sure
not to use the Bright Yellow; it is more of a
lemon hue and won’t look right at all.
I also needed a white base for the yellow
markings that were to go on dark surfaces, or
the blue would change the yellow to another
shade. This is true of almost any light color
applied over a dark color.
On a clean, dust-free surface, I carefully
laid the mask from GetStencils.com for the
NC numbers on one wing panel. When I
Also included in this column:
• Applying rub-on markings
• National Scale Championships
• Wind Canyon Books
• US Scale Masters reminder
Applying marking using a stencil
[[email protected]]
Radio Control Scale Stan Alexander
Left: The author has begun peeling the
cover off of a wing-panel stencil. The “NC
78759” will receive a coat of Insignia Blue
paint.
Below: The markings are finished on the
starboard side of the upper wing panel.
They make this Piper Super Cub stand out!
Above: The author taped rub-on stencils in
place on his PA-11, and they are ready to
be applied. Take your time in this process;
once the images are rubbed on, they stay.
established the final placement, I burnished the mask onto the
surface so there would be no bleed-through between the marking
and the surface.
I applied several light coats of paint rather than a single heavy
coat and was sure to let it dry. I used Nelson paint, which dries
quickly. Within an hour of its application, it was time to carefully
pull up the stencil mask.
06sig4.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 4/22/10 11:00 AM Page 106
June 2010 107
Bob Bush’s 1/5-scale F4U Corsair is finished in WW II Navy ace
Ike Kepford’s markings. A Saito three-cylinder radial powers the
big fighter.
Dave Voglund entered his scratch-built Japanese Ki-43 in Designer
Scale at the Nationals. It features a foam wing, built-up fuselage,
and great weathering!
During halftime at the Muncie IN Scale Nationals, spectators get
up close to the contestants and their models.
Make sure to slowly pull the mask back from the freshly
painted surface, and pay attention to the corners; they can pull
up. Follow all directions that come with your model’s markings.
My factory logo came as a rub-on transfer. When applying
one of those, trim the image from its carrier sheet but don’t take
all of the surrounding area away from it.
Use clear tape or masking tape to position the marking on the
surface. When you are satisfied with the position, add a piece of
tape to the other side or end of the marking so it can’t move
while you rub it down onto the surface.
Burnish the marking with an object that has a dull edge, such
as a quarter or even a credit card, to carefully secure it on the
surface. You do not want any part of the image to move while
you apply it. If it does, it might tear and you’ll have to start over.
You can see the transfer changing shade while it’s applied.
When you’ve rubbed the entire marking down, gently pull up the
transfer sheet. This process is simple; it took me longer to explain
here than it did to complete.
Scale Competition: If you are interested in getting into Scale
competition, you could learn the rules for Sport Scale firsthand
by attending regional contests that are held across the US. Visit
MA’s “Contest Calendar” and look for a competition in your area
or as far as you’re willing to travel.
If you’ve been to the AMA Nationals or, say, Scale Masters
events, and have done reasonably well, consider entering
international competition. If you think the models we typically
see are outstanding, you should see those entered in a World
Championships.
This year’s World Championships is being held in Poland,
and the 2012 edition will probably take place in Spain. Travel is
almost guaranteed if you’re a member of Team USA for FAI
Scale. For more information, check out the National Association
of Scale Aeromodelers’ Web site.
Around Scale: Our AMA Scale National Championships will be
held the second weekend of July—the 9th-11th this year. It’s
earlier in the season than usual; this change might allow some
contestants to take their kids.
This is one modeling competition in which there is something
for everyone ranging from the stark apprentice to the seasoned
expert builder and pilot. Scale enthusiasts from across the
country fly everything from Fun Scale (in which you can fly an
ARF or almost any other type of Scale model) to the FAI class in
which pilots can practice for upcoming World Championships.
Don’t be intimidated if you lack knowledge about Scale
competition. There will be someone at the Nationals to help you.
Most Scale modelers are glad to help someone who is new, as
long as they aren’t in the midst of repairing or servicing their
own models.
While you’re at the Nationals, ask an event official if you
can go to the flightline and listen to what Expert competitors tell
the judges before they fly. Pilots are allowed to prepare the
judges for the Scale abilities that their aircraft will demonstrate.
This introduction to those who score the performances is key.
Some pilots even recite a brief history of their models during
a flight. They might make it sound like they are on a combat
mission, dropping bombs, etc.
Others will make it sound like an instructor and student are
taking a test hop, during which the rookie is expected to
perform certain maneuvers. If the modeler goofs up, I guess it’s
the student’s fault. I wonder if I can work that into a flight
routine …
In Team Scale competition, both the builder and pilot show
their respective talents to the judges, the national audience of
fellow modelers, and interested companies. The builder in most
teams calls for the pilot while he or she flies the beautiful
creation.
If you have built a model and are rusty on the sticks, Team
Scale might be for you. It also allows those who have sight or
physical limitations to participate in a contest. It’s great!
The rules for Team Scale are the same as for AMA Sport
Scale, except that the pilot and builder compete together. Other
classes in which jets, warbirds, and civilian types mix it up
include Sportsman, for the builder who hasn’t often competed in
Scale, to Expert, in which past Nationals, Top Gun, and Scale
Masters winners compete.
To enter Designer Scale, you must draw your airplane’s
plans from scale drawings, cut the wood, or make the fiberglass
molds, etc., and finish it. And then you have to fly it.
06sig4.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 4/22/10 11:00 AM Page 107
Saturday night at the Scale Nats,
there is an all-you-can-eat picnic,
additional flying that evening, and
entertainment. It’s a great time, so join
us!
On the Internet: Regardless of what
type of event interests you, read about
it in NatsNews. That’s the daily
newsletter about the Nationals that the
AMA publishes on-site, at its Muncie,
Indiana, Headquarters.
NatsNews is available at the contest
venue or on the Academy’s Web site. If
you subscribe to the mailing list, you
will receive daily notifications of
updated issues via e-mail.
This publication improves with
every year and every issue. Therefore,
it has more of a prestigious “magazine”
feel. The quality of reporting and
photography has been stepped up too—
so much that the AMA Publications
Department staff is considering bringing
more Nats coverage to MA (the
Academy’s premier magazine).
Bookshelf: Finding books about Golden
Age civilian aircraft can be difficult.
Finding photos of these airplanes is
easier but can also take considerable
time, unless you are lucky on the
Internet.
Wind Canyon Books sells several
books about the Golden Age of Aviation.
These include volumes covering
Fairchild, Howard, Luscombe, Cessna,
Aeronca, and the Travel Air Mystery
Ship aircraft. The company also sells
Paul Matt’s scale drawings.
All of those books contain black-andwhite
photos, text that covers the
airplanes’ history, and scale drawings of
the subjects. Check them out!
Upcoming Events: The U.S. Scale
Masters Championships will be held
September 15-19 at the Ohio River View
RC Flyers’ field in Rosewood, Indiana.
Dale Arvin is the CD.
Fair skies and tailwinds! MA
Sources:
GetStencils.com
(828) 855-1063
www.getstencils.com
NatsNews
www.modelaircraft.org/events/nats/natsn
ews.aspx
Wind Canyon Books
(850) 424-6394
www.windcanyonbooks.com
U.S. Scale Masters Association
www.usscalemasters.org
National Association of Scale
Aeromodelers
www.nasascale.org
Edition: Model Aviation - 2010/06
Page Numbers: 106,107,108
106 MODEL AVIATION
THE CORRECT placement and types of markings on a Scale
model can make or break the presentation of a full-scale airplane
in miniature. The markings for the Piper PA-11 that I am working
on are simple.
The N-number is on the upper and lower wing, and the Nnumber
and logos from the manufacturer are on the vertical
stabilizer. But how does a modeler get the markings placed
correctly, use the proper font size, etc.?
I originally thought I could make the factory logos by hand,
but it proved to be more of a challenge than I wanted to tackle.
Rub-on transfers work well for smaller applications, and several
companies can provide them.
I decided to try GetStencils.com. I e-mailed the company, and
an employee named Vickie replied that the staff could get me
what I wanted. We corresponded regarding price, colors, size,
font, and other details.
To place my order, I had to measure a wing half and then count
the ribs to find that the PA-11’s markings would start at the
second wing rib from the outer edge of the fuselage and end on
the outer part of the wing at the rib before the end of the aileron.
Within that area, I measured and then counted the number of
letters and numbers on the markings. After gathering all of that
information, what mattered was that it would “look right.”
If you have seven numbers and letters, take into account the
space between the letters and what size letters you need to make
them look the same as on the full-scale aircraft.
On my PA-11, the letters on the wing came out to 5 inches in
height. The “NC 78759” needed to be 23
inches long, with a 3/8-inch space between
each letter and a margin of 23/4 inches
between the “NC” and first numeral. Each
number and letter is 2 inches wide.
When you order markings, send the
company samples of what covering you will
use so it can make the graphics the correct
shade. I needed to keep in mind that all
yellows are not created equal.
Lockhaven Yellow is an orange-yellow.
Another shade is Cub Yellow, which is also
a MonoKote and UltraCote color. Make sure
not to use the Bright Yellow; it is more of a
lemon hue and won’t look right at all.
I also needed a white base for the yellow
markings that were to go on dark surfaces, or
the blue would change the yellow to another
shade. This is true of almost any light color
applied over a dark color.
On a clean, dust-free surface, I carefully
laid the mask from GetStencils.com for the
NC numbers on one wing panel. When I
Also included in this column:
• Applying rub-on markings
• National Scale Championships
• Wind Canyon Books
• US Scale Masters reminder
Applying marking using a stencil
[[email protected]]
Radio Control Scale Stan Alexander
Left: The author has begun peeling the
cover off of a wing-panel stencil. The “NC
78759” will receive a coat of Insignia Blue
paint.
Below: The markings are finished on the
starboard side of the upper wing panel.
They make this Piper Super Cub stand out!
Above: The author taped rub-on stencils in
place on his PA-11, and they are ready to
be applied. Take your time in this process;
once the images are rubbed on, they stay.
established the final placement, I burnished the mask onto the
surface so there would be no bleed-through between the marking
and the surface.
I applied several light coats of paint rather than a single heavy
coat and was sure to let it dry. I used Nelson paint, which dries
quickly. Within an hour of its application, it was time to carefully
pull up the stencil mask.
06sig4.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 4/22/10 11:00 AM Page 106
June 2010 107
Bob Bush’s 1/5-scale F4U Corsair is finished in WW II Navy ace
Ike Kepford’s markings. A Saito three-cylinder radial powers the
big fighter.
Dave Voglund entered his scratch-built Japanese Ki-43 in Designer
Scale at the Nationals. It features a foam wing, built-up fuselage,
and great weathering!
During halftime at the Muncie IN Scale Nationals, spectators get
up close to the contestants and their models.
Make sure to slowly pull the mask back from the freshly
painted surface, and pay attention to the corners; they can pull
up. Follow all directions that come with your model’s markings.
My factory logo came as a rub-on transfer. When applying
one of those, trim the image from its carrier sheet but don’t take
all of the surrounding area away from it.
Use clear tape or masking tape to position the marking on the
surface. When you are satisfied with the position, add a piece of
tape to the other side or end of the marking so it can’t move
while you rub it down onto the surface.
Burnish the marking with an object that has a dull edge, such
as a quarter or even a credit card, to carefully secure it on the
surface. You do not want any part of the image to move while
you apply it. If it does, it might tear and you’ll have to start over.
You can see the transfer changing shade while it’s applied.
When you’ve rubbed the entire marking down, gently pull up the
transfer sheet. This process is simple; it took me longer to explain
here than it did to complete.
Scale Competition: If you are interested in getting into Scale
competition, you could learn the rules for Sport Scale firsthand
by attending regional contests that are held across the US. Visit
MA’s “Contest Calendar” and look for a competition in your area
or as far as you’re willing to travel.
If you’ve been to the AMA Nationals or, say, Scale Masters
events, and have done reasonably well, consider entering
international competition. If you think the models we typically
see are outstanding, you should see those entered in a World
Championships.
This year’s World Championships is being held in Poland,
and the 2012 edition will probably take place in Spain. Travel is
almost guaranteed if you’re a member of Team USA for FAI
Scale. For more information, check out the National Association
of Scale Aeromodelers’ Web site.
Around Scale: Our AMA Scale National Championships will be
held the second weekend of July—the 9th-11th this year. It’s
earlier in the season than usual; this change might allow some
contestants to take their kids.
This is one modeling competition in which there is something
for everyone ranging from the stark apprentice to the seasoned
expert builder and pilot. Scale enthusiasts from across the
country fly everything from Fun Scale (in which you can fly an
ARF or almost any other type of Scale model) to the FAI class in
which pilots can practice for upcoming World Championships.
Don’t be intimidated if you lack knowledge about Scale
competition. There will be someone at the Nationals to help you.
Most Scale modelers are glad to help someone who is new, as
long as they aren’t in the midst of repairing or servicing their
own models.
While you’re at the Nationals, ask an event official if you
can go to the flightline and listen to what Expert competitors tell
the judges before they fly. Pilots are allowed to prepare the
judges for the Scale abilities that their aircraft will demonstrate.
This introduction to those who score the performances is key.
Some pilots even recite a brief history of their models during
a flight. They might make it sound like they are on a combat
mission, dropping bombs, etc.
Others will make it sound like an instructor and student are
taking a test hop, during which the rookie is expected to
perform certain maneuvers. If the modeler goofs up, I guess it’s
the student’s fault. I wonder if I can work that into a flight
routine …
In Team Scale competition, both the builder and pilot show
their respective talents to the judges, the national audience of
fellow modelers, and interested companies. The builder in most
teams calls for the pilot while he or she flies the beautiful
creation.
If you have built a model and are rusty on the sticks, Team
Scale might be for you. It also allows those who have sight or
physical limitations to participate in a contest. It’s great!
The rules for Team Scale are the same as for AMA Sport
Scale, except that the pilot and builder compete together. Other
classes in which jets, warbirds, and civilian types mix it up
include Sportsman, for the builder who hasn’t often competed in
Scale, to Expert, in which past Nationals, Top Gun, and Scale
Masters winners compete.
To enter Designer Scale, you must draw your airplane’s
plans from scale drawings, cut the wood, or make the fiberglass
molds, etc., and finish it. And then you have to fly it.
06sig4.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 4/22/10 11:00 AM Page 107
Saturday night at the Scale Nats,
there is an all-you-can-eat picnic,
additional flying that evening, and
entertainment. It’s a great time, so join
us!
On the Internet: Regardless of what
type of event interests you, read about
it in NatsNews. That’s the daily
newsletter about the Nationals that the
AMA publishes on-site, at its Muncie,
Indiana, Headquarters.
NatsNews is available at the contest
venue or on the Academy’s Web site. If
you subscribe to the mailing list, you
will receive daily notifications of
updated issues via e-mail.
This publication improves with
every year and every issue. Therefore,
it has more of a prestigious “magazine”
feel. The quality of reporting and
photography has been stepped up too—
so much that the AMA Publications
Department staff is considering bringing
more Nats coverage to MA (the
Academy’s premier magazine).
Bookshelf: Finding books about Golden
Age civilian aircraft can be difficult.
Finding photos of these airplanes is
easier but can also take considerable
time, unless you are lucky on the
Internet.
Wind Canyon Books sells several
books about the Golden Age of Aviation.
These include volumes covering
Fairchild, Howard, Luscombe, Cessna,
Aeronca, and the Travel Air Mystery
Ship aircraft. The company also sells
Paul Matt’s scale drawings.
All of those books contain black-andwhite
photos, text that covers the
airplanes’ history, and scale drawings of
the subjects. Check them out!
Upcoming Events: The U.S. Scale
Masters Championships will be held
September 15-19 at the Ohio River View
RC Flyers’ field in Rosewood, Indiana.
Dale Arvin is the CD.
Fair skies and tailwinds! MA
Sources:
GetStencils.com
(828) 855-1063
www.getstencils.com
NatsNews
www.modelaircraft.org/events/nats/natsn
ews.aspx
Wind Canyon Books
(850) 424-6394
www.windcanyonbooks.com
U.S. Scale Masters Association
www.usscalemasters.org
National Association of Scale
Aeromodelers
www.nasascale.org
