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AS THIS IS BEING written, final arrangements are being made to attend the 1994 International Modelers' Show (IMS) in Pasadena, California. California business trips are invariably a blast, and it's always a pleasure to say hello to the many Pacific Coast modelers I haven't yet had the pleasure to meet one-on-one. I'll have photos and show news for you following the IMS, but in the meantime, I had promised to tell you more about the exiting products at the November 1993 Radio Control Hobby and Trade Association (RCHTA) Show in Chicago. Industry News: Altech Marketing is adding an Almost-Ready-to-Cover (ARC), quarter-scale Beechcraft Musketeer to their kit line. One of the prototypes was on display overlooking the Altech booth at the Chicago Show, and let me tell you that it was quite an impressive sight.
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IT'S SUNDAY, January ninth, and it's been an interesting weekend here in eastern Pennsylvania, to say the least. Instead of the usual aggravating snowstorms, we've been plagued with a treacherous ice buildup that has caused all kinds of injuries and immobilized a good portion of the area. At my home, my eighteen-year-old kit car is in the middle of a full restoration, our other two automobiles are iced in, and the electricity has just been restored after being out of service for much of the weekend. What's more, my entire family has some variety of intergalactic Meeb Zorp flu.
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I HATE CLICHÉS, but remember that this was written in early February when there was about ten inches of snow on my Pennsylvania driveway and tons of collapsed highway in Southern California. It's good to be home. After packing our gear at the close of the International Modelers Show in Pasadena, we grabbed the shuttle for LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), ate a little institutional food there, and boarded our aircraft-just a scant four-and-a-half hours before the earthquake hit! When I finally arrived at Philadelphia International early the following morning, I lucked out again by beating a severe ice storm by another four-and-a-half hours. Sometimes life is good. The bear eats me up on a regular basis, but every now and then, I get it right.
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ATTENDING THE WRAM SHOW in White Plains, New York each year is an experience I always enjoy. No matter how many times this show runs, the action seems to be more and more intense. This February, the exhibits were plentiful, useful, and informative. The static models in every category were outstanding to the last, and the helpful courtesy displayed by this progressive New York host club was second to none. No one within driving distance should miss this annual occasion for any reason.
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I'VE RESOLVED TO handle this summer differently from the past few summers by trying to make as many trips to the flying field as possible. Diversions of all descriptions (which have been so easy to accept lately) have managed to lessen my flying to an unhealthy low level. I hope that all of you who share the same opinion will manage to increase your own dosages of aeromodeling this season, as well. After all, we need this, don't we? An apology: Sorry. That's it-short and sweet. Here's the explanation behind it: If you've written to me for information, but have not received an answer, please be patient. I will get to everyone eventually.
