SECRETS OF MODEL AIRPLANE BUILDING

[UPLANDBOY]

About 50 years ago Sterling Models of Philadelphia, Pa. published a 16 page pamphlet on the "Secrets of Model Airplane Building". This pamphlet is available online, in pdf format, at the following website:

http://home.comcast.net/~classicsterling/Secrets.pdf

Dave

[StefanJ]

When I opened that file, two guys in black suits wearing dark sunglasses and propellors on their heads swept in, bent the fingers of my mouse hand back and told me "You're not ready for those secrets!"

But seriously, looks useful.

[Xanadu]

Excellent article, and it all still holds true today.

Good reading for the beginner builder, etc.

[Mitch]

Hey Guys,

Just printed this article and will share it with a new-comer to guillow models.

Quick Story... I work aboard ship and build models in my spare time. I am 54yo and building for 40+ yrs. All crew enjoy my builds and a new 3rd Mate (27yo) wanted to try to build. So 3 weeks ago I get home and look in my closet, I have 2 "Arrow" models... I think "PERFECT!" So we build together, I finish mine first, and he is doing a fine job and really enjoys the build. Tonight, at midnight we get into port at Tacoma, WA and IT"S NOT RAINING! So as I am getting off ship with model in hand I think I will test fly my model. With only about 20 winds on the prop I put the model on the pavement. In about 3 feet it takes off and flys for about 10 feet. I have the day off and after some chores today I will test fly again at park near my house. I think the rubber can take 300 winds.

I will post more plus pics when I am on vacation. I am happy to share our hobby with the new "computer" generation, and share the enjoyment of building a balsa flying model!!!

Mitch

[BassettsAllSorts]

Hi Mitch

Sounds like a great little plane!

I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures of it flying!

I'm was hopefully going to test glide my 602 Super Piper Cub this morning (UK) but we have had a frost and the ground is too wet to chance it. I might whip up to a field on my lunch break to give it a throw.

mine could well come back in many pieces!

Tom

[Pulsepilot]

I enjoyed reading that. Makes me want to make a serious attempt at a free flight model and build a control line plane!

[Mitch]

Hi All,

Just got home yesterday and its been raining (I live near Seattle, WA) The first clear day I get I will fly the "The Blue Flame" (Yes, I named my airplane). I modified the planes just a bit so the model has a 30" wingspan instead of 28", and a couple of other changes. I hope it will stop raining before July 4th.

Mitch