I started modeling when I was about 10 and except for few years off here and there to raise kids and chase the always elusive dollar I have been building ever since. I love the Golden Age of aviation especially the aircraft of the late 30 s and early 40 s. Trying to document and build those old planes is very exciting and challenging, it keeps the old learning curve a bit steep, but usually the end result is worth it. When folks ask me what I do for a hobby, I tell them I am a Sculptor . I was born shortly after the Wright brother's third flight.
Real airplanes have round engines and two wings.
A great deal of the work was in wind tunnel testing. With few exceptions the models have been scale. I've just recently begun large, gas powered, models. The club has 110 members. I'm married with four grown children, none of which are interested in aviation, and have been retired for 13 years.