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IfilGHT MODELS. A Flying Scale Model. A WAKEFIELD reader, Mr. J. Frazer, who is trying to get into the Royal Flying Corps, in sending the accompanying photograph of a scale model he has made, "says :— " I did not intend it for a flying model, but when it was finished I thought I would see if it would fly, so tried it with eight strands of £ rubber. It just lifted itself off the ground. A scale model which has flown. The span is 2 ft. 0 ins. and the- length is 2 ft. from rudder to propeller, the chord is 4$ ins. and the gap 4 ins. The four- bladed propeller is 6 ins. diameter and made out of walnut. 1 make all my own propellers." [As this is the first scale model Mr. Frazer has made, he is to be congratulated on his success, and we shall hope to see some further results. Mr. Frazer had previously made a number of " flying stick " models ] Some Queries and Replies. MR. K. H. FORESTER, who asks for information re steam plant for models, would get a good deal of help from the articles on the subject by Mr. V. E. Johnson which appeared in " FLIGHT " for April 23rd and April 30th, 1915. A flash boiler is one consisting of a length of more or less small bore tubing which is heated by a burner, and through which tubing the water is instantly flashed into steam. MR. S. NESBITT wishes to know if there is a model club in existence in Edinburgh, as he would like to join. With regard to parts and materials for model aeroplanes, he can hardly do better than write to Messrs. A. E. Jones, Ltd., 97, New Oxford Street, London, W.C., or Messrs. T. W. K. Clarke and Co., Ltd., Hampton Wick, Middlesex. MR. G. F. PHILLIPS, who is thinking of building a model Zepp., should find the drawing of the •' L. 33" in " FLIGHT " for October 26th sufficiently accurate to work from. To lift a weight of 1 lb. a gasbag holding more than 15 cubic ft. of hydrogen would be required. THE notes on the foot-lbs. of energy storable in 1 lb. weight of rubber enquired for by Mr. H. G. Bundy, will be found in " FLIGHT " for February 17th, 1912. The article on the physical properties of a twisted skein of rubber appeared in our issnes of September 28th and October 5th,'igii2. THERE are directions for building both model aeroplanes and airships in " Modern Models," by Mr. V. E. Johnson, which is published by Messrs. C. Arthur Pearson in their " How Does It Work Series." , It can be obtained in paper covers for is., or bound in cloth at is. bd. Another useful book by the same author is " Flying and Some of Its Mys- teries," published by Messrs. Hodder and Stoughton. UNAFFILIATED MODEL CLUBS DIARY AND REPORTS. Club reports of chief work done are published monthly. Secretaries' reports, to be included, must reach the Editor on the last Monday in each month. Finsbury Park and District (66, SOUTHVIEWRD.,HORNSEY). Monthly Report.—Owing to the unfavourable weather that has prevailedduring the last month, flying has only been possible on two occasions. On Ian. 6th^ the best flights were made by the tractor monop'ane belonging toMr. E. Coleman. On one occasion, fitted with a 13-in. propeller, it rose to a great height and flew for a distance of (about 600 yards. No trace of its where-abouts could be found until the following morning owing to the darkness. Mr. K. K. Rayner's large 4-ft. model has been fitted with a larger plane, whichhas added greatly to its efficiency. On nearly all occasions it flew about 500 yards. Two models were flown very successfully by Messrs. A. Richardsand C. J. Burchell, the former doing good durations. R. K. Stansell, a junior member, flew a small model well. On Feb. 3rd the same members were out andthe same models were flying, with the addition of a Yery fine monoplane by Mr. Burchell. It was fitted with a 4-ft. plane and a 14-in. propeller. No nailswhatever were used in the construction of the former, ehe ribs being attached to the main spars by small aluminium clips. This model was a very steady flyerand remarkably slow. During the afternoon many long and high flights were made by the various models with good durations. In the evening the club h$dA meeting at the house of Mr. Burchcll, and several resolutions were carrieti respecting the subscriptions and competitions for this year. The balance sheetand a repjrt on the last year's work were read and approved. Until the end of the war it was decided to hold only very few competitions, and instead of cashprizes certificates of merit will be awarded, and the member who holds the hijhiit av^'raje fjr th; yea r ea r ns the special yearly certificate. FEBRUARY 8, 191?. NOTICE. Subscription Rates. Ix consequence of the present British postal rates for news- papers, the Publshers of " FLIGHT " have been compelled to revise the subscription rates, which are now as follows :— UNITED KINGDOM. S. d. Three months, post free . . . . .. 22 Six „ „ 44 Twelve ,, ,, . . . . ..Si? CANADA. Three months, post free .. .. ..29 Six „ „ 56 Twelve ,, ,, .. .. ..no OTHER PLACES ABROAD. Three months, post free . . . . • • 3 3 Six ,, ,, . . . . ..66 Twelve ,, ,, . . . .* ..130 ' H H H S PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. High-Speed Internal-Combustion Engines. By Arthmr W. Judge, A.R.C.Sc. London : Whittaker and Co. Price 15s. net. Report of the War Refugees Committee. The War Refugees Committee, General Buildings, Aldwych, W.C. Poland for the Poles. London : George Allen and Unwin, Ltd., 40, Museum Street, W.C. Price, 3d. net. 13 13 H 13 NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED. FURLONGS, LTD., 115, Poms Street, Woolwich— Capital £30,000, in £1 shares. Acquiring the business carried on at Woolwich as " Furlongs," carriers by land, air and water, cartage and general contractors, &c. First directors : E. Furlong, H. J. Furlong and F. O. Furlong. PATEY AND CO., LTD., 4, Great Marlborough Street, S.W.—Capital £3,000, in £1 shares (1,000 7 per cent, non-cum, preference). Manufacturers of and designers of aeroplanes, airships, automobiles, &c. Under agreement with E. Patey, H. P. Patten, A. R. Beeby and H. L. Milner. H H H H Aeronautical Patents Published. 17,850. P. CAKCANO. Applied for In 1915. Published February Bt/i, 1917.Flying machines. The 206. 780. 7,008. 13,146. Applied for in 1916. numbers in brackets are those under which the specifications will be printed and abridged, &c. Published February Bt/i, 1917.A. L. DENPHY. Anti-aircraft guns. (103,131.) SUNBEAM MOTOR CAR CO. AND L. COATALEN. Crank chambers for aviation engines. (103,159.)J.T.PARKER. Armoured aeroplanes. (103,242.) F. H.. ROYCE, B. I. DAY AND ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. Swivellingpropellers for aircraft. (103,277.) F. H. ROYCE, B. I. DAY, AND ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. Swivelling propellers for aircraft. (103,278.) If you require anything pertaining to aviation, study " FLIGHT'S " Buyers' Guide and Trade Directory, I which appears in our advertisement pages each week. 1 FLIGHT. 44, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic address: Truditur, London. Telephone: 1828 Gerrard. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. " FLIGHT " will be forwarded, post free, at the following rates >— UNITED KINGDOM. ABROAD. s. d. s. d. 3 Months, Post Free.. 2 2 ; 3 Months, Post Free 3 3 6 „ „ .. 4 4 i 6 „ ,,..6 6 12 „ „ .. 8 8 j 12 „ ,,..130 Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of " FLIGHT," ^4, St. Martin's Lane, W.C., and crossed London County and Westminster Bank, otherwise no responsibility will be accepted. 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