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application. The big mail order suppliers out of China have
the right ones and seem happy to ship quickly at good
prices.
The Vintage RC Nats in Pictures
The Vintage Nats experience is best conveyed by
photographs. Many of these were taken by Owen Dewe
who did a wonderful job capturing much of the Nats flying
for us to enjoy. Thanks Owen.
A typical day at this year’s Nationals. Calm and sunny and
an excellent site. Cars were safely out of the way under
the pivot sprayer as long as the farmer didn’t turn it on!
Top to bottom:
Kevin Daly launching Ross Gray’s imaculate Bombshell in the very
popular Vintage Precision. Event was won by Les King with his Heron Gas Top to bottom:
Buggy in conditions Les described as perfect. The A Texaco Lancer on its winning way again. OS20FS powered
This fine old New Ruler flown by Stew Cox is a real crowd pleaser. It was Kevin Daly, the Levin Club President, is quite new to vintage, but not to
designed in 1940 by Henry Struck to meet the new USA limited motor run R/C. He flew his Bombshell very well.
rules being introduced at the time. Saito 65 powered.
Trevor launches this 1936 Hangar 13 design. It is powered with the popular
Ross Gray’s Red Zephyr from 1936. An excellent Vintage Precision PAW 2.5 cc ball raced diesel fitted with R/C throttle and placed 3rd in Open
design Texaco.
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