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Some T. W. K. Clarke Models. MODELS as far as aviation is concerned may be divided into three categories. Firstly, there are those which are produced with the object of demonstrating some new idea in design or construction. Secondly, there are those which are made to fly through the air. Thirdly, there are those which are simply reproductions in miniature of full-sized machines and are not intended for flight. Each class of model has its own definite purpose and value, although not unnaturally it is those which are made for flying which are of most interest to the model- maker generally. In all these three fields of model work Messrs. T. W. K. Clarke and Co., Ltd., of Hampton Wick, Middlesex, have won The T.W.K. Clarke R.O.G. twin pusher monoplane. renown, and those who remember the first Aero Show at Olympia in March, 1909, will be under no misapprehension as to the reason for this success. Among the many exhibits in the model section of that exhibition, the miniature replicas of the Wright and Voisin machines shown by Mr. T. W. K. Clarke stood out in strong relief, as beautiful specimens of crafts- manship, while the equally well-made little Clarke flyers, with their elastic-driven propellers, were so efficient, that they not only provided a lead whieh other model-makers were not slow to follow but they "remain practically unaltered to this day. choose from, the prices ranging from one shilling to twenty-five shillings or more. Three of the complete models are illustrated herewith. The Clarke R.O.G. monoplane is a twin-pusher monoplane which will fly a distance of 300 yards after leaving the ground. It has a span of 24 ins., is 30 ins. in length, while the propellers are 8 ins. in diameter. For those model-makers who, while not wishing to undertake the entire construction of a model, are yet anxious to do something towards the making of it, a complete set of materials can be obtained. As this set includes a built- up plane and two carved propellers, it means that the most intricate part of the work has been carried out. Apart from the pleasure the amateur will obtain from the work he puts in on the model, he will save money by buying the set of materials. For those who prefer the tractor type mono- plane there is the Deperdussin model, which after a run of from 2 to 4 yards will leave the' ground and fly 150 yards. It has a span of 21 ins., is 26 ins. in length and has an 8-in. pro- peller. This is another model which the amateur should find within his powers of making, if he follows the instructions and drawings which are included in each set of materials. Somewhat of a departure from the usual run of models is what is known as the Sopwith biplane, which, as will be seen from our sketch, follows closely the lines of this successful full-sized machine. It makes a strong model, and will fly 120 to 150 yards after rising from the ground. It has a span of 25 ins., is 30 ins. long and has a 9-in. propeller. Space does not permit of reference to all the models made by Messrs. T. W. K. Clarke and Co., but among others may be noted a loop-the-loop monoplane, which can be adjusted to carry out very realistically many of the " stunts " which are a feature of present-day flying. Another successful model, known as the Bleriot Canard, can be had in two forms, either as a waterplane with three floats, or as an R.O.G. model. It is a twin-screw pusher monoplane, and in the former case flights TWO POPULAR CLARKE MODELS.—On the left the Deperdussin tractor monoplane ; and on the right the Sopwith biplane model. ...... ~ '....__ ... '' Not content, however, with their early successes, the firm has marched with the times, and although, at the moment, they are heavily engaged on other important work, aero-modellists will find their wants fully catered for in every direction. Enthusiasts who make their own models can obtain any- thing they require in the way of materials and fittings, while those who prefer a ready-made model have a good variety to of 250 yards have been made, while as a land machine flight * of 350 yards have been accomplished. One important feature in connection with the Clarke models is that all the parts a^e standardised, so that it is quite easy to obtain replacements at any time, and the excellent illustrated catalogue published by the firm sets out most clearly the prices at which such replacements are obtainable. • .: • " "V.' Hun Bombardment of Hospitals. THE following protest against the Hun bombardment of Galatz hospitals has been issued by the Roumanian Minister: On October nth and 12th the town of Galatz was bom- barded by the enemy. Oh October nth 140 shells of heavy artillery, and on the 12th 30 bombs were dropped by five aeroplanes on the town. Four inhabitants were killed and 20 wounded. The principal hospital, in which there were 600 wounded and 50 nurses, was hit by 32 shells, several patients and nurses were dangerously wounded, the chapel destroyed, and the hospital had to be evacuated. These proceedings are contrary to the rules of The Hague Con- vention of October 18th, 1907, Article 27. The Roumanian Government raises the strongest protest against the bombard- ment of a hospital, and, according to Article 3 of the same Convention, will hold the enemy responsible for all the damage done. 1152
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