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The Dogfighters

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A pair of lightweight World War I backyard flyers such as the British S.E.5 and the Fokker D.VII is presented. Both Dogfighter planes fly very well at full power and lift off in about 3 feet, but for the first flight it is necessary to use only 3/4 power until one is familiar with the controls.

Author: Sparks, Keith
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2004

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F-14 foamcat: foam and fiberglass fighter

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Hobbyists who want to combine the sleek appearance of a jet with the easy flying characteristics of a propeller-driven model can build a plane out of foam and fiberglass. Detailed instructions are provided in forming the fuselage, wings, and engine compartments.

Author: Sparks, Keith
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1998
Methods, Models and modelmaking, Models (Toys), F-14 (Aircraft)

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Martin PBM Mariner: A twin-engine WW II-era long-range patrol bomber

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Martin PBM Mariner is a twin-engine sport-scale floatplane with four channels, namely, rudder, elevator, throttle and allerons. It is a full-size flying boat hunted submarines in the North Atlantic as well as in the Pacific.

Author: Sparks, Keith
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2003
Amphibian planes, Amphibious aircraft

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Subjects list: United States, Design and construction, Airplanes, Model, Model aircraft, Models
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