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Aeromodeller December 1956 2 f6 7. O. CAIUIKK N ULTRA light air­ A craft appears for the first time on our cover, and again as frontis­ piece. featuring the amazing little Turbulent which Harold Best· Devereux flew at so MODELLER many aerodromes this summer. H. B.-D. has provided an encourag­ ing article on the construction of ultra­ lights so that soon the first “ aeromodeller's special” can be expected. Younger enthusiasts may not realise that the power model is a com­ paratively modern de­ velopment until they read this year's article on the Evolution of the Power Model. Ron Moulton has provided invaluable data on under I c.c. engines, then we have Jim Waldron on Improving the Contest Glider, Dick Hirdes on Longi­ tudinal Stability, K irt Nickel from Germany on Negative Wing Forms or “ Buzzard Wings". Control Line enthusiasts have some welcome new sugges­ tions from Harry Hundleby to brighten up their aerobatics. Articles on Motor Servos. Relays, Plastics and Adhesives, and Hydraulics add to the modeller's fund of useful knowledge. Then we have a practical Slide Rule for aeromodellers. Our usual wealth of model plans from all over the world are included as usual and embrace the best of what is amusing, inter­ esting. fantastic, or down - to - earth prac­ tical from France. Germany. U.S.A., Jugo­ slavia, Czechoslovakia, Russia. Poland, Japan. Canada. Italy. Finland. Sweden. IWAL Price 10/- Or direct from the Publish­ ers at 10 9 including postage MODEL AERONAUTICAL PRESS LTD. 38 Clarendon Road. Watford. Herts. On Sale at your Local Model Shop Trade Press. 42-44, Hopton Street, London, S.E.I. December, 1956 617 What's he got that you haven't got! This Corporal Technician, age 24, is a Radio Engineer on a 12-year engagement with the Royal Air Force. How does your job compare with his ? Check up by doing this test-yourself quiz. HERE’S WHAT HE GETS: do you g et a s m u ch ? □ □ □ 4. SECURITY: Ihc opportunity fora career to 55, 1. PAY: £ 9 .9 .0 a week. □ with pension and generous terminal grant. 2. ALL THESE FREE: Food, accommodation, 5. PROSPECTS: Prom otion regular and assured clothing allowance, sports, higher technical and for the efHcient man. In ten years, if he stays in the general education, 3 rail travel vouchers a year. □ service, he should Ik? a Chief Technician, earning 3. H O L ID A Y S : 30 days each year on full pay. (if married) £17.8.10 a week. TOTAL MARKS Score 10 for each ‘yes' answer, 0 for ‘no’ He scores 50 in this test. If your score is less, you I (from the start, if necessary) for a skilled career in should do something about it— today ! If you're a choice o f over 70 trades. Here's a secure, well- between 174 and 40, the R .A.F. will train you | paid jo b with sure prom otion for the able man. A Skilled Career at new Higher Pay Rates in the R.A.F. --- POST THIS TODAY! ---------------------------------------- The 22 trade groups TO: ROYAL AIR FORCE (AM 229a). VICTORY HOUSE. LONDON. W.C.2. Include: aircraft, radio, armament. elect healund Please send particulars on training fur skilled trade* in the R.A.F. — including instrument engineering full del ails o f increased pay, promotion, leave, pensions, etc. —general engineering— air traffic control—radar NAME operation photography —medical—den tal— sec­ ADDRESS retarial-catering -jmliee —music — H.A.F Hegt Due of Birth Λρρ/1-nmli f'n 618 December. 1956 Christmas shoppinq for qualitq Ϋ t/ie te a /iA th e d iop o fOR SERVICE AFTERSALES AIRCRAFT KITS and ACCESSORIES. Solid Plastic Kits by "FROG". "LIND- BERG” and the American "REVELL" Hawk. Aurora. Comet and Monogram. 43 Temple Row, Birmingham I The "GOLDEN H IN D ". One of the famous range of "MARINECRAFT" Galleons. * w u e hodih "IO N A " Model Rac­ \A\ Stratford ing Yacht. A most Birminghom Attractive Model. Length ^ 24 in. Railways and Accessories. Wrenn, Trix, Peco, Nucro. ' For those unable to coll we offer o prompt 24 hour I Postol Service. I send for illustrated Lists stotmg brooch of modelling ki,h vnn are interested: Golleons. Boot Kits, Model Aerodrome Ltd. l Tirrm ft Roilwoys. and all Accessories. Postage 2Jd. 141 STRATFORD RD., BIR M IN G H A M II Kindly mention AERO MODELLER when replying to advertisers December. 1956 619 ill) FROG A ER O B A T 689KP Extremely manoeuvrable, fully aerobatic stunt model, and fitted with the Frog "249” will prove formidable in any contest. Weight 16-18 oz. Span 38 in. Price 25/- FROG 249 DIESEL One of the new range of Frog Motors. Fitted with twin ball-races and angled iwer This is a series of flying models of well-known aircraft, incorporating the 79/3 exclusive features of Frog kits, including plastic moulded airscrews and wheels, and having all wood parts ready cut and numbered. You are certain of building a good model that really flies, with any of these excellent kits. SENIOR SCALE MODELS D.H. MOTH MINOR S H O R T SEAM EW 732FK 730FK BIRD D O G 731FK A model of the latest A popular pre-war light An attractive model of this Service aircraft; kit includes aircraft. 22in. span. Rubber famous Army Spotter plane. moulded cockpit canopy. driven.j Price 5/- 22 in. span. Price 5/- 22-in. span. Price 5/· SAILPLANE KIT A new model of a delta-wing design, 16-in. J U N IO R S A ILP LA N E 720GK span. Rubber driven, with moulded air-screw, A new simple-to-build model, and a fine wheels and canopy. Price 5/6 flyer. 20-in. span. Price 3/· PRODUCTS OF THE LINES BROS. GROUP OF COMPANIES INTERNATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT LTD.. MERTON. LONDON. S.W.I9 JJil 620 December. 1956 Calling all NEW ZEALANDERS! T II I > i : « 1. Fully pre-fibricaicd! 194 ready-shaped part*, all Authentic 2 in. Scale accurately cut and numbered for you. ready to 72 in. Wingspan cement together. 2. Shaped Leading and Trailing Edges, all plywood pre­ Where can you get better cut. shaped dural undercarriage ready to bolt on. value? See what you get! 3. IMPORTED FULL SIZE DECALS (transfers) from Berkley Models, Inc.. U.S.A. 4. Very detailed, Full Size Plan, with perspective AH for £8 10 0 drawings, making assembly very easy. Imported from Berkley Models. Inc. from the 5. Hardware: Nuts and Bolts. Screws. Bushes, etc., ■BETTA” Model to complete the model. 6. 8 oz. Aero Cement and 8 oz. Silver Gas Model Dope. Aeronautical Supply Co. 7. Specially selected "BETTAIR-BALSA” throughout! P.O. Box 260. NEW PLYMOUTH. N.Z. The ‘ BETTAIR” BERKELEY Sole New Zealand agents SEA CAT for In similar design to the Cessna FOX MOTORS (U.S.A.) is also available at £5/19/6 D Y N A JE T £12/10/0 VENNER M.E.W. JETS £6/10/0 Frank Zaic’s Year Book P.A.W. * ACCUMULATORS! IS - TRUCUT AIRSCREWS * ★ for LI and L2 All sizes available from the ••BETTA" MODEL AEROPLANE SUPPLY CO. * ★ The sole N.Z. distributors are: Sole New Zealand Distributors "BETTA” MODEL AEROPLANE SUPPLY CO ★ ★ New Zealand Price £2 each CELSPRAY! ★ ★ These spray guns are obtainable in New Zealand from the “ BETTA” MODEL AEROPLANE SUPPLY CO. ★ The complete J.B. range of ★ Sole New Zealand Distributors ★ motors and accessories are ★ obtainable from their SOLE ★ ★ New Zealand Distributors There’s nnnt· BETTEIt the ★ “ BETTA” MODEL ★ ★ than B E TT A AEROPLANE bvvuusv thvtf'rv ★ ★ ★ B E T T A !n : ★ ★ ★ Australian enquiriers please not· that Australian P.N.s are useless in N .Z . ★ THE “ BETTA” MODEL AEROPLANE SUPPLY CO. Please pay by British P.O. ★ whose 200 page catalogue is available for 2s. 6d. posted are SOLE WORLD DISTRIBUTORS for the famous VELOJET MOTORS! REVTACH ★ Counters. Etc.! ★ ★ ★★★★★★★★★ * Kindly mention A E R O M O D E I.L E R when replying to advertisers December, 1956 621 W U t t * Aii Q R SIR i t j w ^ S e r v i c e V l H for Modellers of every age ? -I S p ecia l X m a s McHftai/v KITS and every degree of experience Once again ire send seasonal good wishes to all. In remember· H E R C n tl’ M Ing the sad loss o f oar Founder, Arthur Mullen, earlier in the W year, tee would like /tarlicularly to thank friends, customers, Gliders Gliders rj and suppliers for their overwhelming comlolences ami, of Magpie 24 in.............. 4f- iod. Verosonic 10/6 4-2/1 Martin 7(94 1/7 Vortex 18 6 · 3/8 y course, their loyal support. We look forward in 19S7 to main· Marauder A 2 14/6 * 2/11 C i" >sonic ... 8 '- | 1,7 Rubber M iaining ami extending the Arthur Mulletl traditions upon Rubber Rascal . 5/6+ l/l which Modellers throughout the world have Icnrnnl to rely. Mentor Fledgeling »/- + I/O it Once again, a Merry Christmas to yon all, and the best o Starflites, each Sentinel 10/6+2/1 F/F Ϊ / everything f o r 1957. F/F Power W RAY SPEiVCE Lavochkin ''Imp'' 25/-+ S /- M Agressor Delta 24 '- · 4/6 Sabre "Imp” 25/-+ S /- Junior Mallard IS 9 3/2 Sky Skooter ... 25/- 4-5/- Magna I I - -2 /3 Cardinal 14 6 f 2/10 21/6 ‘ 4,4 C/L ΙΙΛΙΙΙΟ (ΌΜ ΊΙΙΙΙ, Teal ..
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