Sketchbook, October 1958 American Modeler Magazine

Compact U-control twin-engine "wing" handles well on either or both engines, claims designer-builder Ralph Hart, Colebrook, Ontario, Canada. No out-thrust on engines.

Masking tips from famous modeler Dale Kirn, Salina, Kansas. Methods recommended help produce prize-winning decorating, finishing.

Extremely rigid wing-fuselage assembly for profile control models comes from A. E. Brown, La Grange, Ill. Plywood members fit slotted fuselage and leading edges, assuring alignment and strength.

Got a new idea for construction, adjustment or operation of model planes, boats or R/C? "AM" pays $10 for each "hint & kink" used.

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Back when the Sketchbook, Gadgetry, Powerless Pointers, and Engine Info columns were run, there were very few pre-built models, and there simply was not as much available in the way of hardware and specialized modeling tools. We were still a nation of designers and builders. The workforce was full of people who worked on production lines, built houses and buildings with hand tools, and did not have distractions like Nintendos and X-Boxes. Remember that plastics were not common material until the early 50s and the transistor wasn't invented until late 47. Enjoy the tips. Some of you will no doubt wax nostalgic over the methods, since you can remember the days when you did the exact same thing!

SketchbookOctober 1958 American Modeler

Sketchbook
October 1958 American Modeler