Flying for Fun - 2005/05

FOR MANY YEARS I have referred readers
searching for fiberglass cowls for kits and
published designs to Fiberglass Specialties.
The company has sold its molds and business
to Craig Schmidt, 15715 Ashmore Dr.,
Garfield AR 72732. His Web site is
www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com/.
Craig’s catalog lists cowls for most, if not
all, of the kits that were originally supplied
with ABS cowls and wheel pants,
replacement units for those with fiberglass
parts, and units for designs published in all of
the magazines for many years. I’ve examined
his products and they are superb, with
virtually no pinholes and nice, thick gel coats.
Also included are various sizes of generic
round cowls for use with original designs or
kit bashes.

Flying for Fun - 2007/10

THIS MONTH’S COLUMN will not
follow a theme, as has been the custom. I
thought you might enjoy some quick peeks
at unrelated subjects instead.
Actually, all the subjects are related since
they involve modelers having fun with their
hobby. They begin with a letter from Edwin
Moore of New Hampshire. He wrote:

Flying for Fun - 2003/12

“THE WRIGHT brothers were right” is a
line from a song in some forgotten musical.
However, considering this is being written for
the December 2003 issue, the sentiment is
most appropriate. On December 17 at 10:35
a.m. Eastern Standard Time, we celebrate the
100th anniversary of the first powered mancarrying
flight.

Flying for Fun - 2004/07

I HAVE PREVIEWED kits for 3-D miniature foam electricpowered
fliers by Fancy Foam Models. They are made from
precisely CNC-cut and routed Depron, ready to have the included
graphite rods and such glued in, and slots for the servos, etc. are
neatly cut. This is good news for those who are unable or unwilling
to gather all the nontraditional materials and hardware for these
little wonders.

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