Flying Scale Models  |  January 2013
JANUARY 2013 No.158
4 CONTACT
Scale Model News
10 WESTLANd WESSEX
Alex Whittaker takes a look at Richard Crapp’s stunning
Westland Wessex tri-motor 1930s airliner
18 Pietenpol AIR CAMPER
A simple-to-build, electric powered, scale model of a
popular light aircraft. Designed by Peter Rake with the
prototype model built and described by Tim New
(Part 1).
24 MILES MESSENGER
Looking for a traditional-build scale modelling
challenge? Well, consider this 100” (2,540mm) wingspan,
quarter-scale model for engines that include 1.20 cu.in.
four-strokes. The airframe gets close to replicating the
full size. (Part 1).
30 MESSENGER TYPE HISTORY
Designed initially for military use, the Miles Messenger
enjoyed a further life in civillian colours
34 technoscale
More Scale-related web sites worth a click
38 wairbirds over REDNAL
A brief window of unexpected fine autumn weather
delivered a bumper turnout
44 SCALE SOARING
Last of the 2012 Aerotow events fared well with the
weather
50 look back at TOP GUN 2012
The ultimate annual International scale gathering
56 mouldeD rubber exhaust stacks
... in fact, anything from tyres to exhaust manifolds can
be created this way
62 THE QUIET ZONE
Peter Rakes reviews some stunning indoor R/C
profile-scale kits.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Flying Scale Models January 2013.