At our first meeting for the year, model aeroplane model maker and Sky's the Limit member Roly Gaumann spoke about his experience in making and flying model aeroplanes. He spoke of the transition from now expensive and difficult to source balsa wood as a basic construction material, to using alternative materials and much superior glues.
Following a cuppa, we adjourned to Roly's studio in the old SEC building, to competitively identify 20 gliders and powered aeroplane models, dating from WWI to modern times. The winner correctly identified 17 models and Roly gave him a box of chocolates for his effort.
Following a cuppa, we adjourned to Roly's studio in the old SEC building, to competitively identify 20 gliders and powered aeroplane models, dating from WWI to modern times. The winner correctly identified 17 models and Roly gave him a box of chocolates for his effort.
Roly is in studio residence most days and invited visitors who wish to see his collection to call his number listed on a board near the building's entrance.
David Palmer
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