Stilomag
AFTER having built several semi-scale Stunt models, I decided to try my hand at a true Precision Aerobatics plane. I wanted to design a model which would be somewhat more responsive in performing all of the maneuvers and patterns required of it. The fuselage was to be as straight as possible and parallel to its fore and aft axis so that it would go through its paces with ease. I planned my model around the best technical data available for a really fine aerobatics ship, keeping in mind a kind of elegance in form and shape. The completed design produced the Stilomag, which represents 17 years of aircraft modeling experience.
Spectre
AFTER BUILDING several Precision Aerobatic planes that were styled much like jet fighters, I decided that my next project would be to build a plane that had a different appearance. I wanted to retain most of the good flying qualities of some of my earlier efforts, and I also wanted to have a model which had more of a sports plane look. Several planes provided the inspiration for this new model. The wing, tail surfaces, and moment arms were inspired by Les McDonald's Stiletto (as was my Stilomag which appeared in the April 1981 issue of MA), while the fuselage outline was inspired by the Little Spectre kit put out by the British Kiel Kraft firm. The resulting model is the one presented here.
