Do you have enough B-25s, Pete Klepsic? This gaggle of bombers (above left) will make you stand up and applaud the work done in building, painting, and flying these very nice examples of one of the most famous of World War II aircraft. This kit is also available through the Brodak Manufacturing line of excellent models. Bill Hummel, of the upper New York area, filled in as one of the Expert judges in C.L.P.A. at the Brodak Fly-In. He is pictured (above right) with Len Harding, who built this Thunderbird55 years ago. Bill took the time to restore and fly the model at the Fly-In. Len was tickled to see the model fly, since it had not been in the air for over 35 years. Steve Buso brought his Fox .35 powered Bobcat (below left) to the Fly-In. It was featured in one of Allen’s
earlier FLYING MODELS columns. The concept of the smaller Stunter was born out by ideas from Bob Hunt, Bill Zimmer, and Steve Buso. Do take the time to read Allen’s Scepter 500article in the November 2010 issue of FLYINGMODELS. Those who build and fly this size and like-powered models have really enjoyed them. Steve Bitner flew his original, long-winged and high aspect ratio Stuka (below center) built by Hi Johnson. Allen thinks a Johnson powered this model also, like the Johnson in the Speilman Special featured elsewhere in this column. Bruce Jennings, of the southeast Pennsylvania area, flew a Tom Morris profile Cavalier (below right) at the Brodak Fly-In. Tom Morris also provided the electric system to get the Cavalierto fly through the air with the greatest of ease.
Bob Hudak brought to light the F-105 Thunderchief Stunt model (above left) designed by Bob Hunt, and published in FLYINGMODELS (CF 297, May 1973). Mr. Hudak preferred electric for his power source, and Allen is sure that Bob Hunt is also happy with his decision. Mr. Hunt always said that this model flew better with all the bombs hanging from the flying surfaces. Chris Sarnowski flies the Gene Schaffer Hallmark (above center) built by Bill Hummel. Gene Schaffer’s models have always been the mainstay of Allen’s design work. Allen really
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enjoys the method by which Gene has formalized his models, which include the models: USA FAI Stunt Machine, the Blackbird, the USA AMA Stunt Machine, Hallmark, and the Statesman. Bryon Rahilly brought a Jim Lynch Volunteer (above right) to the Brodak Fly-In. Bryon’s is a perfect rendition of Jim’s original model published in FLYING MODELS back in July, 1973 (CF302). Allen had featured Jim’s model in an earlier column, but thought you might enjoy Bryon’s color scheme.
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