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THE MODEL AIRCRAFT BOOK By F. J. CAMM Here is a book which the author himself describes as a second course in advanced model aircraft construction. It follows upon the success of his two earlier books—‘‘ Model Aeroplanes and Airships ’’ and ‘* Power-driven Model Aircraft,’’ described below, and is necessitated by the very rapid development of aero-modelling in the last few months. The book gives full constructional details for really expert modellers and is intended for the use of the expert or really ambitious novice, although the actual wording of the text can be followed by a mere tyro, and the lavish illustrations on each page would enable anyone with a reasonable flair for handicrafts to proceed right away to the construction and assembly of a workmanlike scale model reproducing in its evolutions and appearance the ae types of British and foreign aircraft. The book contains 10 extensive and detailed chapters : A Petrol-driven Model Monoplane. A Petrol-driven Model Biplane. Power Units for Model Aircraft. The 1935 Wakefield Cup Winner. A Fuselage Model Biplane. A Light-weight Duration Monoplane. A Flapping-wing Model. Model Aeroplane Stability. Building Scale Models. Building a Primary Glider. This volume is handsomely bound and printed on strong art paper. It Is as attractive to look at as a gift book as it is useful in the modern handyman’s workshop. 3/6 net, or 4/- post free. MODEL AEROPLANES and AIRSHIPS By F. J. CAMM With Special Chapters on Gliders, Helicopters, Wing-flapping Models, Kites and Full-size Gliding. Everything the novice or expert wants to know clearly and lucidly set down by a man who is not only a theorist of repute but who has actually himself made and flown many thousands of models, and whose designs are known by model experts everywhere. The book traces the history of aero-modelling, deals with the first principles of flight, materials and designs and passes on to the actual construction, from the cutting of the air-screws to the final assembling of the fuselage and mounting of the ** engine.’’ Stunt as well as straight models are dealt with—Helicopters and Wing-flapping machines. There are also valuabie chapters on important accessories, such as apparatus for winding elastic motors. The book has also an introductory chapter on full size gliding and includes ample notes on the actual flying of all models. A complete index makes it an immediate and handy reference for every handyman’s workshop. With over 120 illustrations, including photographs and diagrams. A Newnes Home Mechanic Book. I/- net, or | /2 post free. POWER DRIVEN MODEL AIRCRAFT By F. J. CAMM The growing interest in model aircraft propelled by some form of engine, such as compressed air, steam, or petrol has induced Mr. Camm to produce this volume, which is supplementary to his ‘‘ Model Aeroplanes and Airships.’’ He deals extensively with the older-fashioned rubber-driven type and although pointing out the disadvantages of this method of propulsion gives ample instructions for the construction of models employing it. He is, however, more interested in the compressed air, steam and midget petrol engines which have been produced in recent years. These units are thoroughly reliable and simple to make, and capable of propelling a model weighing up to 6 Ibs. (the record stands at over 15 minutes flight, until, in fact, the petrol ran out). In every case he amplifies his carefully detailed text with constructional diagrams and where possible with photographs of models constructed by himself, on the workshop bench and in flight. The book consists of 96 pages, fully packed with up-to-date information for all aero-modellers and including over 130 illustrations. A Newnes Home Mechanic Book. I /- net, or | /2 post free. GEORGE NEWNES LIMITED Tower House, Southampton Street, Strand, W.C.2 cormniclooolk (©