Caution when listening amongst our younger modelers - this episode contains adult language. Please welcome Bernard Guest as my new co-host! We talk about the third and final (sort of) element of "Aeromodeling Survival Needs", new products, the differences between jet catapult and rocket propelled profile jet models.  We also attempt to wrap our brains around the horrible news coming out of the Ukraine. This is meant to be a podcast free of politics and world news, and we will try to maintain that degree of separation. That being said, I think all of us in the modeling community (plastic and aeromodeling) feel like we've been hit over the head with a 2x4.

Happy New Year! It's been a couple months but getting back into the swing of modelling and podcasting after a busy holiday season. John is joined by Bernard Guest and they talk about the Lost Hills October competition, April 2016 rubber and why the "Eastern Block" countries (especially Ukraine) are so good at designing F1B models. 

John dives into the subject of "Tools That We Use". Albatross progress report is brief. Also John goes over the following new products:   BMJR Models: https://www.bmjrmodels.com/new-model-kits/brff-free-flight   J&H Aerospace https://jhaerospace.com/product/ez-travel-model-storage-box/ https://jhaerospace.com/product/ez-travel-model-storage-box/   Laser Cut Planes https://lasercutplanes.com/product/stick-figure-p-30/   Retro R/C http://retrorc.us.com/retroemoth-1-2-1-3-1-1-1-2-1.aspx   Volare Products https://volareproducts.com/blog/?product=comets-5-cent-w-5-cessna-short-kit https://volareproducts.com/blog/?product=comets-5-cent-w-7-miller-racer-short-kit https://volareproducts.com/blog/?product=folkerts-sk-2-outdoor-nocal-short-kit https://volareproducts.com/blog/?product=comets-aya4-short-kit

Email me at [email protected] just to say hi, to let me know what projects you are working on, or if you have a free flight modeling question or problem you need help with! Show Notes:   Tom Hallman's Favorites: From Episode 23.1, Tom’s favorite aircraft that he has modeled is the Nicholas Beazley NB-3. https://youtu.be/j6kC5EauQio As far as full scale aircraft, he’s a big fan of the 1926 Winstead Special. https://airmuseumnetwork.com/air-museum-network-visits-the-golden-age-air-museum-1926-winstead-special/    Our current giveaway: Listen to the podcast for how to enter your name for a chance to win a Diel’s Engineering TA-152H rubber scale kit https://www.facebook.com/freeflightfanatic   New Products: Volare Products: 22" WS Cloud Tramp Short Kit https://volareproducts.com/blog/?product=comets-aya4-short-kit   J&H Aerospace: BMK RADIO DETHERMALIZER https://jhaerospace.com/product/bmk-radio-dethermalizer-tx-rx-pair/   29" WS Monster HLG https://jhaerospace.com/product/monster/   34.5" WS Poly C TLG https://jhaerospace.com/product/polly-c-tip-launched-glider/   10" WS BAC CANBERRA – JET CATAPULT SCALE https://jhaerospace.com/product/bac-canberra-jet-catapult-scale/   Saturno V3.6 P-30 https://jhaerospace.com/product/saturno-v3-6-p-30-rubber-power/   Shortcut 30 P-30 Shortkit https://jhaerospace.com/product/shortcut-30-short-kit-only/   Retro R/C and Campbell’s Custom Kits: 2022 WS Minnow 45 (17.7") cm span http://retrorc.us.com/katana-3-2-2-2-2-1-1-2-1.aspx   Starlink-Flitetech Pyxis GPS Retrieval System http://starlink-flitetech.com/pyxis.php  

This is Part 1 of the "September Issue". Master builder, flier and photographer Tom Hallman was kind enough to "sit down" with me on a Saturday morning for some hangar talk. For those of you not familiar with his YouTube channel maxfliart, you are in for a real treat. Tom's Hydravion: http://www.hallmanstudio.com/HydravionMB_scan1.pdf http://www.hallmanstudio.com/Hydravion_letters.pdf http://www.hallmanstudio.com/Hydravion1936_bones1.pdf  

1. Update of Ohlsson .60 Engine Run 2. New Products 3. New(er) Companies! 4. Albatross progress 5. The 9 market forces and how they affect our hobby 6. The current state of the free flight model kit manufacturing marketplace 7. Model Airplane Kit Giveaway! Links: https://wehavewayspod.com/ep-330-top-war-planes/ Philipp Jonas - Market Forces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OcPbuFhbTI Philipp Jonas - Oligopoly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC-a5OYIwpU Philipp Jonas - Firms in Competitive Markets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wocXSwHzWc8  

John and Bernard Guest discuss the good and bad of running a model airplane manufacturing company.  Part 1 of 2 on the very complex subject of how market forces affect supply and demand. What could possibly cause the demise of the great and beloved scale plastic model airplane company Wingnut Wings of at all times now? Even an "average" manufacturer such as Kitty Hawk can bite the dust during this current hey-day of modeling activity. Can these two companies closing serve as some sort of warning for our own aeromodelling manufacturers?      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuOn5XNyRZ0  

Episode 20 is here! John talks AMA guidance, new products and the The fabulous 1974 Book titled "Flying Scale Models of WWII". John does an out of box review of the modernized and laser cut kit of Hal Cover's Focke-Wulf TA-152, now produced by Dave Diels of Diels' Engineering. We also have a very special interview in this episode, Mrs. Sandy Miller. Who is Sandy Miller? Well you will just have to listen to Episode 20 to find out!  New Products: 96" WS Satellite Super D, $209.00 The Satellite Super D is based on the Satellite 1300, originally designed by Bob Hunter in 1959 and upgraded to the series 70 in 1970. The BMJR Super D stabilizer has been reduced from 58% to 35% of the wing area which is intended to improve the power pattern with today's hot 60 size engines. Model may be built in the classic style with vertical and horizontal stab as one unit, or with the vertical stab aft in the fuselage to accommodate auto surfaces. 96" wingspan and 1300 sq. in. area https://www.bmjrmodels.com/satellite-super-d   92" WS STARDUSTER 1300, $189, $227, $294 BMJR Starduster 1300 comes in 3 different kit configurations: B-142A Short kit; plan w/laser cut wing and stab ribs. B-142B short kit + sticks to assemble wing and stab. B-142C wing and stab kit + wood to assemble fuselage. https://www.bmjrmodels.com/starduster-1300   23-11/16" WS Focke-Wulf TA-152 $41.95 "KIT # 19-LC - WW2 German fighter plane, late long wing development of the FW-190D-9. 1/24 scale, from the Model Builder Book Flying Scale Models of WW2. Plain paper decals. Laser cut conversion and updating of the original design. https://dielsengineeringinc.com/laser-cut-kits.html   11" WS Rookie, $16.99 Simple capacitor powered free flight model airplane aimed at the beginner. The model is powered by an electric motor connected to a capacitor which can be charged in a few seconds. This kit is great for kids and can be built relatively quickly with adult supervision. Capable of long flight and is a great choice as an educational tool for learning about flight or just having some fun. https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/woodenshoe-aviation-kits/rookie   11.4" WS Speedster, $36.99 This time a balsa wood model airplane kit by WSAT that can be assembled by novice model airplane enthusiasts or kids under close supervision. This one has the classic lines of the golden age of aviation and is a great flyer for the local park. An excellent second project after the rookie has been built and flown. https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/woodenshoe-aviation-kits/speedster   7.5" WS F104 CARTOON JET "STARFIGHTER", $39.99 This is a more advanced Cartoon jet version of the famous F104 Starfighter jet aircraft of the 1960s. This is an awesome performer that looks fantastic in the air and is capable of long flights. It can be built in an evening by a more experienced builder. It is also a great “advanced” project for your budding aviation enthusiast. https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/woodenshoe-aviation-kits/f104-cartoon-jet-starfighter 20" WS Ramrod, $35.00 This 20" span Ramrod by Alexandre Cruz is a great flying replica of Ron St. Jean’s legendary gas model. Mild power setup allows excellent performance with easy 90 second maxes in E20 configuration. https://jhaerospace.com/product/micro-ramrod-e-20-capacitor/   22" (?) WS Cloud Tramp Short Kit, $11-19 A Volare Products laser cut short kit of Charles Hampson Grant’s classic stick model – the Cloud Tramp. This is a BASIC Short Kit of the Cloud Tramp. It comes with laser cut 1/20″ sheet flying surfaces, re-engineered wing saddle and wheels, and plans/instructions. Optional items include:  8″ Chinese Prop (+$1), an 8″ Superior Props Cloud Tramp Prop Blank (+$8). The builder provides: Propeller (possibly from the options), prop shaft and nose bearing, 1/4″ square balsa, 18″ long, wire for landing gear and tail hook, rubber motor. https://volareproducts.com/blog/?product=cloud-tramp-short-kit Links to other Sites mentioned in this episode: https://thegeebee.com/ https://www.modelaircraft.org/amainaction https://deluxematerials.co.uk/products/model-lite-balsa https://rclibrary.co.uk/files_titles/1119/FlyingScaleModelsWWII.pdf

Episode 19 delves into the subject of "basic modelers' survival needs", and specifically plans. John also includes a smorgasborg of new products, some letters to American Modeler Magazine from 1959, and an update on the status of the Albatross project. Also, some local hobby shop shout outs! New(er) Products for May 2021   Hummingbird Model Products E-Nostalgia T-Bird 200: https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/e36-electric-ff-power-models/e-nostalgia-t-bird-200-36 Blizzard E36: https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/e36-electric-ff-power-models/blizzard-e36-by-john-osullivan White Esaki Japanese Tissue, 17.5 x 23.5 inch sheets: https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/new-products Carbon Booms (3 types): https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/carbon-booms Nostalgia Wakefields: https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/nostalgia-wakefields/toto-1952-wakefield https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/nostalgia-wakefields/surprise-wakefield-by-rene-jossien John Morrill’s Miss World’s Fair Embryo https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/embry-endurance/john-morrills-miss-worlds-fair-embryo 1/2 Flying Cloud Wakefield https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/half-a-wake-short-kits/half-a-flying-cloud-wakefield 3 Old Time Rubber Short Kits https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/otrubber/vargo-wock https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/otrubber/verdi-rocket-short-kit https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/otrubber/elite-skyrocket-ama-one-design-model-for-2019-29-span Peanut Scale Version of the Isermann Mr. Smoothie https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/peanut-kits/p-nut-scale-version-of-the-isermann-mr-smoothie Free Flight Glider Kits and Parts for: Catapult, Handlaunch and Towline https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/catapult-gliders All Sorts of Digital and Paper plans available for purchase (Sport, Old time, WWI and WWII Scale as Well as Peanut Scale) https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/plans https://hummingbirdmodelproducts.com/paper-plans-for-purchase-1   Vintage Model Company   Centurion Rubber-Powered Free-Flight Kit https://www.vintagemodelcompany.com/31-centurion-rubber-powered-free-flight-aircraft-kit.html   Aerowerkes/DPC Models https://dpcmodels.homestead.com/whatsnew.html   Ozark Model Aviation Grumman Guardian Short Kit http://www.ozarkmodelaviation.com/proddetail.php?prod=grumguard Grumman Guardian Prints http://www.ozarkmodelaviation.com/products.php?cat=8&pg=3   Volare Products Geo-Embrysol Embryo Laser Cut Short Kit https://volareproducts.com/blog/?product=geo-embryosol-embryo-laser-cut-short-kit Zephyr Embryo Laser Cut Short Kit https://volareproducts.com/blog/?product=zephyr-embryo-laser-cut-short-kit HepCat Old Timer Laser Cut Short Kit https://volareproducts.com/blog/?product=hepcat-short-kit HepCat 3D Printed Noseblock https://volareproducts.com/blog/?product=hepcat-3d-printed-noseblock   FREE FLIGHT SUPPLIES – Mike Woodhouse https://www.freeflightsupplies.co.uk   Paul and Ralph Bradley's Model Airplane Hangout http://parmodels.com