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The Hobby of Model Aircraft Explained

Starting in the dawn of recorded history andconcentration was directed towards the flying
continuing to this present day, man hasability rather than to the appearance of the
patterned his construction pastimes andmodel until, eventually, miniature aircraft
artistic ability basically on the precisebegan to lose all resemblance to full scale
image of objects and persons known to him.airplanes. This transition was caused by
The primitive cave man scratched crudedesigning the models solely for such specific
drawings on the walls of his house, using aspredetermined performance in contest events
subjects his family, his enemies or the wildas  endurance,  speed,  and stunting ability.
beasts  he  encountered.
Obviously, models in each of these classes
Centuries later, the ancient Egyptianrequire special features to enable them to
hobbyist may have carved small models of theattain maximum efficiency in that group. This
Nile barges and galleys to sail in smallfrantic search for special-feature model
puddles which, in his imagination, weredesigns clouded any thought of adapting
beautiful lakes. Still later, the Romanreplica aircraft to specific purposes. Even
probably relaxed by constructing workingsporting models, which are intended only for
models of such war machines as catapults andnormal flying enjoyment, were specially
battering rams. Today, as for a century, Newdesigned for no other reason than force of
England fishermen pride themselves on theirhabit!
fine ship models of renowned historic craft
which have sailed the seas to fortune andMuch attention has now been directed toward
adventure. Both operating and exhibitiongroups of scale-model enthusiasts who have
models Old Ironsides and many other famoustaken the time to search out and evaluate
ships  have  been  built.full-scale aircraft designs in order to
select airplanes which would become
In this age of aviation, hobbyists areoutstanding performers in model form. Replica
turning to the air for enjoyment during theiraircraft that attain well over one hundred
leisure hours by building and flying modelmiles per hour, some that stunt as well as
aircraft in ever increasing numbers. Herethe specially designed contest performer, and
again, the basic impulse is to construct aothers that possess the stability of
miniature version of a famous historic orfree-flying endurance craft have been built
modern airplane, whether it be a fighter,and flown. These are increasing in popularity
transport, or even a private plane visible atdaily because of their fine, realistic
any  local  airport.appearance coupled with high performance
ability.
The early days of this educational
entertainment saw the hobbyist satisfying hisModel building, as a hobby, contains the
initial desire by constructing replicas ofpower to decrease juvenile delinquency,
existing or pioneering airplanes. Thepossesses psychological therapeutic benefits,
enjoyment of constructing and flying theseand assists in technical vocational
craft was supplemented with the romance ofpreparation. Despite these assets, model
the exploits, records, and development of theairplanes are built with one objective in
prototype airplane. Nothing can give themind. The end result is clean, wholesome
builder more pride than to point out toenjoyment for millions of men and boys, as
admiring friends the history and achievementswell  as  girls  and  women.
of  the  subject  of  his  handiwork.
Why don't you try your hand at this wonderful
With the advent of flying-model airplanepastime?
contests, and lavish prizes offered,



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