Flying for Fun - 2005/06
BECAUSE OF THE deadlines associated
mostly with the length of time required to
prepare an issue’s text, photos, and ads for
the printer, I actually wrote last month’s
column in January 2005. I was aware of
Hal deBolt’s serious medical problems at
that time, but I did not anticipate his demise
before the column was printed.
I mention this since it looks as if I might
have been unaware of Hal’s passing when I
wrote the column and to point out the sad
coincidence. I did not intend the May
column to be a short tribute; it just worked
out that way.
Flying for Fun-2004/11
IN THE MID-1930s, RC models became the basis for the Army Air
Corps’ development of aerial targets for antiaircraft gunnery training.
Starting in 1935, Radioplane of California developed several variations
of movie star and modeler Reginald Denny’s original designs.
Flying for Fun-2004/12
IN THE LAST column I waxed
enthusiastic at considerable length about
3-D miniature electric-powered foamies.
In the interim I have begun flying mine in
a vacant lot across the street from my
home. This site is approximately half the
size of a football field, with trees on either
end. It is surrounded on three sides by
town houses
Flying for Fun - 2005/05
FOR MANY YEARS I have referred readers
searching for fiberglass cowls for kits and
published designs to Fiberglass Specialties.
The company has sold its molds and business
to Craig Schmidt, 15715 Ashmore Dr.,
Garfield AR 72732. His Web site is
www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com/.
Craig’s catalog lists cowls for most, if not
all, of the kits that were originally supplied
with ABS cowls and wheel pants,
replacement units for those with fiberglass
parts, and units for designs published in all of
the magazines for many years. I’ve examined
his products and they are superb, with
virtually no pinholes and nice, thick gel coats.
Also included are various sizes of generic
round cowls for use with original designs or
kit bashes.
Flying for Fun - 2007/10
THIS MONTH’S COLUMN will not
follow a theme, as has been the custom. I
thought you might enjoy some quick peeks
at unrelated subjects instead.
Actually, all the subjects are related since
they involve modelers having fun with their
hobby. They begin with a letter from Edwin
Moore of New Hampshire. He wrote:
