CL Scale
The B-17G Flying Fortress, a WWII bomber, inspired Dennis Slater's 1/17 scale model with advanced controls and detailed design, showcased at a successful June 2001 contest.
CL Scale
The Philly Fliers held a CL Aerobatics contest at Willow Grove Naval Air Station on July 29, 2001. The event included Sport, Profile, and Fun Scale categories, with 15 entries despite poor weather. Jerry Blaszczyk won Sport, Mel Mondschein won Profile, and Roy Ward won Fun Scale. A special award went to Joe Sroczyk for his P-51 Mustang. Discussions arose about retractable gear in Profile models, with varying opinions on judging criteria.
CL Scale
Bill Boss discusses the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and Dennis Slater's innovative scratch-built model, highlighting its unique fuselage construction and contest outcomes.
CL Scale
The 2002 CL Scale event introduces Designer Scale rules, emphasizing cockpit detail in judging. A proposal to exempt Profile models from retracts failed. Judges have varied views on retract penalties. Pilot meetings are encouraged to clarify judging criteria.
CL Scale
This column discusses the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, highlighting its roles in WWII, including dropping atomic bombs. It features a model by Dennis Slater, detailing its construction, operational features, and control systems.
