Control Line Scale
SCALE REGULATIONS REVIEW, CONTINUED: Last month we explored Precision Scale-an event designed for the more experienced Scale modeler, presenting many challenges in the building and presentation of the model. This month we'll explore Sport Scale, which is designed to promote CL Scale modeling among less-experienced modelers. Unlike Precision, Sport calls for much less effort by the modeler in research, detailing, proof-of-scale, and presentation. Unlike Precision models, which are judged "up close and personal" for every detail, Sport models are judged from a distance of 15 feet-a distance at which most of the model's detail cannot be seen. There is no need for the extensive application of rivets, screw heads, zusz fasteners and fine panel lines. It should also be noted that cockpit and cabin interiors-even if visible from the judging distance-are not considered in the static scoring of the model.
Control Line: Scale
HAVE YOU EVER wanted to try Control Line (CL) Scale events, but thought they were too complicated or that they would take up too much of your time? Getting started in Scale is no more difficult or time consuming than learning to do a Stunt pattern; learning to take off, fly high and low speed, and land on a Navy Carrier deck; learning how to cut the streamer off an opponent's airplane in Fast Combat; or learning how to soup up engines for the many Speed events. There are basic things that the newcomer (and experienced modeler) must do in every event, and Scale is no different; there are rules and particular building techniques.
Control Line: Scale
Scale model Pilot Figures: Have you every noticed the difference in the appearance of your Scale model after a Scale pilot figure has been added? If painted and positioned properly in the cockpit, it can greatly enhance the overall appearance of your model. While most Scale modelers learn to add great detail to their models, painting a model figure seems like a monumental task to many modelers. The task has been made easier through a videotape that was just released by Robin's View Productions, L.L.C. The tape is called How To Paint Pilot Figures; it's in the company's "Modeler's Master Class" series. Robin's View Productions is headed by Bob Hunt; he's a World-Champion Stunt flier and an excellent model builder. The company has professional, state-of-the-art video cameras and editing equipment.
Control Line: Scale
National Contest Activity: Stan Alexander, vice president of the National Association of Scale Aeromodelers (NASA), says that the 1997 AMA National Scale Championships will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 11-13, 1997 at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie IN. Control Line events will be Sport Scale, Precision, Profile, and Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI). Radio Control events will be Sportsman, Expert, Designer Scale, fun scale, and FAI. The CL entry fee will be $45, the first RC event entered will be $50, additional event entries in either category will be $15 per event, and late entry fees will be $25.
Control Line: Scale
Overseas Mail is always welcome, as it brings news or photos of modeling activity from other parts of the world. My most recent overseas mail came from Karl-Georg Krafft of Hagen, Germany. Karl is no stranger to the column. We had a look at two of his great-looking models back in January 1992-the Curtiss Gulfhawk and the Goshawk. This month we have a photo and information on his latest endeavor - the Northrop Gamma. Karl's Northrop Gamma is 1/10-scale, has a span of 58 inches, weighs 6.6 lb., and is powered with an O.S. .40 FSR. The model is all-balsa construction and nearly all covered with a self-stick aluminum tape - the type that is used as a wrapping for insulating pipes. Panels of the aluminum tape were cut to scale size before application. Rivets were made by mixing white glue and silver watercolors, and applied in appropriate locations using a toothpick dipped in the solution. A final clear coat was applied to the model for fuel-proofing protection.
