Top Gun and gear bottoms

Article Abstract:

The annual Palm Beach, FL, Top Gun gathering includes 60 top modelers and pilots and 8,000 spectators for fellowship and competitions. Fabricating custom landing-gear struts requires a Dremel tool and lots of patience.

Column, Design and construction, Competitions, Model airplane racing

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Authentic covering techniques

Article Abstract:

Monokote is not an authentic type of aircraft covering, but metal finishes and fabric skins can both be duplicated in other ways. Aluminum tape and sheets are discussed, as are cloth-and-dope coverings.

Maintenance and repair

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Tsk, tsk, frsk, frsk, Frisket

Article Abstract:

Scale modelers do not use shelf paper to make markings for their aircraft. Proper marking materials include paint and decals. Frisket stencils and masking tape can be used in the painting of markings.

Decoration and finishing

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