Kenny's Old Time Model Airplane Magazine:
January - February 2003
Editorial
Hello again, and welcome to 2003, the centennial year of heavier-than-air manned-flight! It was on 17 December 1903 that the Wright brothers had their first successful flight on the sands of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Of course flying models had been around for some time previous to this, and in fact it was the young Wright Bros. fascination with flying toys that sparked their interest in the possibilities of flight.
So this month lets celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers daring by looking at the great pioneers of flight, both in full scale and model form. Go ahead, read, build and learn in this most special year.
Up, Up, and Away with Volume 4, Number 2!
The Story
Phineas Pinkham! Could there be a greater, more daring pioneer of the art of flying than the Marvel of Boonetown Iowa? Well perhaps, but he certainly generated well needed laughs during the depression. This month, in Fish and Gyps, Lt. Pinkham bounces in and out of situations and trouble quicker than I could keep up. Never try to figure out what is happening in these stories, just keep reading and smiling.
From the pages of the April 1937 issue of Flying Aces, enjoy
Fish and Gyps to print
Fish and Gyps to read off the web
The Rubber Powered Model Airplane Plans
Our Scale model this month is of course Henry Struck’s first Trail Blazers of the Air, the Wright Flyer! This article represents at least three aspects of the pioneers of flight. Most obvious is the subject matter itself. Secondly it introduces Trail Blazer series featuring pioneer aircraft. Thirdly is Henry Struck himself, one of the greats of model design.
From the pages of the April 1937 issue of Flying Aces, enjoy
Henry Struck’s Wright Flyer
Our Sport model is by the great Frank Zaic, authour of the famous Orange Books. Still available through Bill Hannan’s hrunway.com, these books feature all of the best from around the world of the golden age. This model, the New Yorker IV, was the Stout trophy winner and record holder. Zaic is a true artist in both prose and drafting, you’ll want to print and read this one!
From the pages of the June 1939 issue of Model Airplane News, enjoy
Frank Zaic's New Yorker IV
Thermals.
The Solid Model Airplane Plan
This month’s Solid model represents hands down the most important and idolized duo of the past century of flight, Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis. No other event stirred the air-minded imagination throughout the world like it. But don’t take all this just from me, read Jesse Davidson’s account and you might just be tempted to try a solid model yourself.
From the pages of the June 1937 issue of Model Airplane News, enjoy
Jesse Davidson’s Spirit of St. Louis
The Gas Model Airplane Plan
Since I’ve seen the Flying Aces Stick Gas Job modified for every different source of power lately, I thought you’d like to see the original. A large model of 60" wing span, the FA Stick presents what was to be a simple, and inexpensive for depression era boys, transition from rubber to gas. This one is a classic.
From the pages of the September 1936 issue of Flying Aces, enjoy
Flying Aces Stick Gas Job
How To...
We bring back the How To this month with another treatise examining the philosophy and physics of the propeller. Although titled Secrets of Indoor Props, Carl Goldberg’s paper can teach us lessons that can be applied indoors and out. It is a pleasure to read what this giant has to say on this complex topic.
From the pages of the January 1938 issue of Model Airplane News, enjoy
Secrets of Indoor Props
The Advertisement
The Cleveland Model and Supply Co. was certainly a pioneering concern in the field on model airplanes. Founded in 1926 by Edward T. Packard these kits and plans are highly sought after by collectors, and for just reason. Check out the ad on the back cover of the June 1936 issue of Model Airplane News and pick out what you want. Remember, those are depression dollars you are paying out!
1936 Cleveland Model & Supply
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