The Second Boys' Book of Model AeroplanesCollins, Francis A. (Francis Arnold)
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The Second Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes
Collins, Francis A. (Francis Arnold)
Airplanes -- Models
Caresi ............................................................
One of the best minimum plane models of 1911 ......................
A Metal Motor Anchorage ...........................................
A Metal Motor Anchorage ...........................................
A notable model possessing unusual stability. Built by W.S. Howell,
Jr. ...............................................................
Front view of model built by W.S. Howell, Jr. .....................
A Metal Skid ......................................................
An ingenious adjustment of ailerons ...............................
Tuning up the model for a flight. .................................
Showing Construction And Mounting Of Propeller And Axle. ..........
An excellent monoplane capable of long flights. ...................
Long-distance model built by Percy Pierce. ........................
Showing An Excellent Way Of Fastening The Propellers To The
Framework. ........................................................
Model built by Rutledge Barry, winner of spectacular flight contest.
A model by Percy Pierce, winner of the indoor long-distance record.
A Motor Anchorage .................................................
A serviceable model showing excellent workmanship built by Cecil
Peoli .............................................................
A serviceable model showing excellent workmanship built by Cecil
Peoli .............................................................
Various Steering Devices. "a" and "b," simple aileron forms. "A"
novel fin on Vinet plane. "B" L-shaped aileron. "C" vertical rudder
(Bleriot type). "D" "Blinkers," an effective rudder. "E" stability
planes not unlike the runners of a sleigh. ........................
An excellent piece of workmanship. Model by R. Mungokee ...........
Model with minimum plane surface. Built by A. C. Odom .............
A — The Famous "one Ouncer." B — A Small Experimental Model. C — A
Modified Burgess Webb Model. ......................................
Model With Minimum Plane Surface. .................................
An American Fleming Williams built by C. McQueen ..................
One of the earlier models built by Cecil Peoli ....................
A Model With Adjustable Stabilizer. ...............................
An Efficient Three-ounce Model. ...................................
An All-metal Model Frame. .........................................
One of the best models of the year, built by John Caresi ..........
An excellent model, showing careful attention to details. Built by
L. V. Brooks ......................................................
A model with limited plane area built by R. Barry .................
An interesting experiment in metal frame building by R. Fisher ....
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