Curtis Mattikow’s 37-inch Curtiss-Wright Junior (above left) was built from a plan for a CO2 model, but was powered by an electric motor. The Fairchild FC-2 (above right) was his also; spanning 52 inches, it was built from a rare Schreyer
kit. The AMA equipped this trailer (below left) with RC simulators to introduce modeling to spectators at various events. A great, detailed paint scheme by Leonard Smart on Ted White’s ARG Dynamo(below right).
PHOTOGRAPHY: FRANK FANELLI N
o one will argue that this was quite a winter. So late February brought modelers the first hints that there just might be a flying season ahead instead of the next ice age. That’s because the WRAM Show seems to help push the last vestiges of snow off flying fields in the northern climes of the country. The show is also a way to break the spell of cabin fever and awake the dormant urge to get out and look forward to another fly- ing season. This year’s show has its usual share of veteran exhibitors and newcom- ers. It also serves as a welcome back for some long absent but welcome exhibitors. There is plenty to see, and there’s plenty of info available.
And there is always the static model dis- play, a parade of many of the best to be seen in modeling. So keeping with a longstanding tradition that honors the artistry and crafts- manship of these hobbyists, FMbrings you many of the great models that could be seen at the WRAM show.
We invite you to browse them just as those who attended the show did. Stop and take a close look at the models… scale, sport, vin- tage, aerobatic, big, small, heli, bipe, and more. It’s a great way to get your own juices flowing for that once in a lifetime project or just another wonderful season at the flying field. And maybe, if you’ve never been to WRAM, this may inspire you to make the trek to this mecca of modeling.
Sure, attending this show is part of our job, but we still look forward to it each year, just like we did all those Summer Saturday morning trips with gramps to go peer at all the penny candy in the big glass jars at the general store back when we were kids. You never know what inspiration or new goodies you will find, and we have yet to come home empty-handed.
FLYING MODELS
AWARD Best in Show
Best Finish: Film Best Finish: Paint Electric Scale
Stand-off Scale Sport Vintage R/C WWI Post-WWI Military Pattern/IMAC Civilian
Helicopter Junior
WRAM STATIC RESULTS CONTESTANT
Mike Gross
Sevag G. Takvorian Leonard Smart Gene Oshrin
Rob Caso
Curtis Mattikow Chris Susicke
Curtis Mattikow Donald Spinoso
Theodore White Chris Susicke
Jim Plasko Bob Noll
John Hoffner Gerry Yarrish
Jim Plucinsky Karl Jacob
Vic Macaluso Donald Spinoso
Sevag G. Takvorian Terry Terrenoire Bob Noll
Robert Benson Mike Plot
Jack & Damon Rosentha Tiago Carvalho Evan Miller
Mica McCarthy Nicky Starace
Balsa USA Fly RC
Model Airplane News
AWARD SPONSORS Desert Aircraft
Hobbico Tru-Turn
MODEL
Fokker Dr.I Extra 300 King Cat DH.2
Hall Bulldog Fairchild FC-2 Westland Wyvern
Curtiss-Wright Junior Viper Jet 2.6
Dynamo
Ultra Sport 40 Miss America
Live Wire Trainer Aristocat
Fokker Dr.I
35% Nieuport 11 Fokker
D.VII
FW-190 A9
P-51 Gunfighter Extra 300
Aquila Super Kaos
Cessna 150 Aerobat Hawker Cygnet
Stinson Reliant SR-9F Huey
Piper Cub Fokker Dr.I Nicky
Flying Models MAXX Products Vailly Aviation
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