This strangely configured Russian Sukhoi Su-34 (above left) with its odd probe-shaped appendage protruding out the back was flown by Joel Kirsh. It is produced by Freewing and marketed by Hobby Lobby as one of their RTF offerings. In addition to the regular four functions plus flaps, and retractable


gear, the plane features twin nozzle thrust vectoring. It is one of the first of a new generation of electric models with very advanced functions. Dave Schaefer’s slick-flying T-45 GoshawkEDF (above right), done up in U.S.S. Forrestallivery, begins its take-off run.


Gary Mills’ Top Gun AU-1 Corsairbegins its take-off run from the grass apron at the far side of the runway. The model won “Best Post-WWII” this year with its realistic flying and realistic sound. Having five of the Moki-powered models in


flight at the same time was impressive sound to say the least. The cockpit details (inset), including the flush rivets around the front of the sliding canopy, add a great deal of realism to Gary’s Moki-powered model.


Emerson Jenkins is the “compleat modeler” with his custom built support system mounted on a sturdy wagon bed (above left). The cradle above and the tools, battery, fuel, power panels, charging, and starting equipment assure that everything needed will be close at hand. There even appears to be a roll of duct


FLYING MODELS


tape present. Dino DiGiorgio brings Jeff Naul’s Meister Scale P-47 Thunderbolt “razorback” (above right) over the runway in a flaps down slow pass. The plane is powered by a Moki five-cylinder engine and has been weathered to replicate a war-weary combatant of WWII.


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