by Mike Celli | Feb 6, 2016 | Models of the Month, Secretary |
Mike Mueller of in Hoffman Estates, IL gives a talk to the Club membership at February 5th’s Club meeting. Be sure to check them out at www.f3aunlimited.com.
by Ron Kostus | Jul 22, 2009 | Models of the Month |
On Saturday, May 23, my wife Vida and I had the pleasure of attending the Annual SAC Float Fly at the Forest Preserve pond located at 167th and Cicero Ave. Perfect flying weather prevailed with a slight breeze coming from the East and bluebird skies. In...
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...