My interest in model making started in the early 50's. Building from kits in those days but with very little choice (or money) available. It became a lifelong hobby and very rewarding - the sight of your creation flying gave great satisfaction.
After a spell from model making, due to finding the two legged models more interesting, I rekindled my love of flying models in the 70's and helped launch The Chedworth MAC using the disused Chedworth airfield as the base. I had recently moved into nearby Chedworth village and with The Seven Tuns Pub within easy walking distance it was heaven. The radio gear in those days was a little prone to interference and I spent some time in Chedworth woods looking for crashed models!
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Some of the models and gear
I mainly built scale models - most using Merco61 diesel engines and Sprengbrook radio gear. The Mossi had retracts and the overall weight a bit excessive - it soon fell out of the sky due to pilot error and never flew again.
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