by Steve | Jan 20, 2008 | Tips & Tricks |
Getting that Great Looking Finish A beautiful, professional quality finish adds that all-important final touch to your model. It’s what gets those extra stares at the field…and makes you proud ofa job well done. Some expert builders would have you believe that...
by Steve | Oct 20, 2005 | Models of the Month |
October Centerfold Eastern Airlines DC3 Lenny Johnson This aircraft was one of the best planes attending the 2005 CRCM Scale Fly In. Lenny built the air-frame from plans. Details included the replication of all of the rivets, panel lines, markings and paint colors...
by Steve | Sep 9, 2005 | Models of the Month |
Pat Darby’s P-51 Mustang (Daddy’s Girl II) 2005 CRCM Scale Fly-In Champion Sometimes a pilot just need a little encouragement to turn out a really good product. Pat, consider yourself encouraged. (This plane was even more vibrant in person.) Photos...
by Steve | Feb 8, 2005 | Models of the Month |
February Centerfold Grumman Wildcat Landing Gear, Dave Engel, Chicago IL The centerfold for February is really only part of a plane – specifically the landing gear of Dave Engel’s Wildcat. Dave built the landing gear from plans by Bob Carlson offered through Model...
by Steve | Jan 9, 2005 | Models of the Month |
The Winnie Mae, by Al Sortwell, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Al scratch built the Winnie Mae, a special Lockheed Model 5C Vega, flown by famed aviator Wiley Post, from Model Aviation plans purchased in 1970, out of Sig Manufacturing “contest grade” balsa purchased way...
