FF Sport 2014/03
The 2014 One-Design gas model is the Midwest Fortastrop early Nostalgia model. Only early Nostalgia-legal engines are permitted. Plans are available from the National Free Flight Society (NFFS) Plans Service for $7. Order plan number 255. Campbell’s Custom Models has a short kit. BMJR Models has a full kit.
FF Sport 2014/01
Bill Schmidt’s Cessna 140 was enlarged to a 28-inch wingspan. Replicating the fuselage stripe used on the 1946 version of the Cessna 140 was a challenge. Bill decided to end the fuselage stripes at the motor peg.
FF SPORT 2013/07 Planes, people, plans, and procedures
Approximately two years ago, I saw a photo of Al Timken
launching his Wanderer at the Flying Aces Club (FAC) Non-
Nats. It immediately went on my building list.
The Old-Timer Rubber design was “rediscovered” by Bill Schmidt.
Jim O’Reilly drew the CAD plans and Bob Holman offers the short
kit. The model has proven popular and mine practically fl ew off of the
board.
FF Sport - 2013/03
Rainy-day building sessions. Fortunately, few of us who enjoy FF stick-and-tissue modeling have that problem. We love rainy afternoons.
FREE FLIGHT SPORT - 2005/05
TIPS FOR STRIPPERS: Stripping wood may seem quite simple, but
there are some basic techniques you need to know. Your first attempts
should be in the privacy of your shop—not at your model club’s demo
in a mall.
There are three reasons to make your own strip wood. First, you
can select the balsa for the proper weight and strength of wood for
your application. Second, it is less expensive to strip your own wood.
Third, you can cut sizes that are unavailable in the hobby shop.
