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FLIGHT, OCTOBER 12. 1933 SCALE MODELS (Continuing jrom the photograph on page 1031) . . . models (yes, the " crash " was only one staged by our photo graphic staff, with two models) of this type are so realistic that carefully-made photographs of this kind will deceive most people. Five minutes after the first photograph was taken, the second was staged, which only goes to show that things are not always what they seem. Models like these are scale models and made of paper in such a manner that they are very strong. They have a variety of uses. Not only may they be given to one's nephew, small sons and similar thoroughly air-minded youngsters, but they have also a very definite advertising value. Models, if of abso lutely accurate scale and accompanied by a data sheet of performance, can give a more telling idea of what an air craft is like than can a plain catalogue, while for those accessory makers who like to make their clients some small present at Christmas or on other suitable occasions, a model aeroplane, provided it is a real model and not merely a travesty of the real thing, is a most suitable gift. Aeromodels, Ltd., of Hooton Road, Willaston, Wirral, Cheshire, is a firm which is now putting out paper models of just the right kind. They are all true to scale, at one-twenty-fourth size, and we have recently been able to examine both a " Puss Moth " and a Comper " Swift " made by them. These models are sold either in boxes containing all the materials necessary for making them up, even down to the glue, or as the finished article. The latter are certainly very realistic indeed. As regards the former, we are making one up ourselves, and so will have more to say about it at a later date. The company's directors are Messrs. E. A. Davis, H. Dodoson, and G. M. Edye, the latter already well known to our readers for his connection with both the Comper Aircraft Co., Ltd., and Pobjoy Airmotors, Ltd. TRUE TO LIFE : Scale models (pieced together after the crash) of a Comper " Swift " and a D.H. " Puss Moth." (FLIGHT Photo.) / A realistic aerodrome scene with " Sky bird " models. SKYBIRD MODELS "VY7E have already referred to the small " Skybird " scale models of aircraft, hangars and accessories supplied by A. Holladay & Co., Ltd., of 3, Aldermanbury Avenue, London, E.C.2, and we now have to announce the addition of another accessory for " Skybird " enthusiasts. This js a model, to the same scale as the aircraft, etc., of a Pratt's Petrol Pump. As may be seen from the illustration above, this pump is remarkably accurate—especially when it is remembered that it is only \\ in. high! It cannot be denied that building up a modern airport, complete with aircraft, hangars, figures, etc., with these " Skybird " models is a most fascinating hobby. BRIEFLY MR. ARTHUR HILLIER has been appointed General Manager of the Sperry Gyroscope Co., Ltd., of Great West Road, Brentford. He has been a Director since 1922, is a Freeman of the City of London, and a Livery man of the Worshipful Company of Needlemakers. Mr. Francis J. Delves has been appointed a Director of the same company. MR. H. HEMMING and MR. J. HORSFALL inform us that their address is now:—H. Hemming & Partners, Ltd., 22, Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.I. Telephone: Victoria 7340 and 7341. ENGINEERS visiting the International Motor Exhibi tion, Olympia, will be particularly attracted by the smallest steel balls in the world. These will be exhibited by the Hoffmann Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Chelmsford, on their stand No. 498, and are only ^T in. diameter, and will carry the usual Hoffmann guarantee as regards accuracy. THE whole of the service arrangements for Sir Charles Kingsford Smith are in the hands of the Vacuum Oil Co., Ltd. ; this same company also attended to the wants of Col. Lindbergh's engine during the recent flight from America. SIR ALAN COBHAM will shortly be starting on an ex tended tour to try out the reliability of his Airspeed " Courier " (" Lynx "), which he and Sqd. Ldr. Helmore will be using for a non-stop refuelling flight to Australia. THE M.G. Car Club will be holding their annual Show- Time dinner-dance at the Park Lane Hotel on Thursday, October 19. Tickets at 17s. 6d. each can be obtained from the Secretary, Friars Cottage, Clive Road, Esher ; these will include the dinner, dance and a cabaret. x *• m M PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED The Reduction of Distribution Costs. By J. Gibson Jarvie. United Dominions Trust, Ltd., Regis House, King William Street, London, E.C.4. Aeronautical Research Committee Reports and Memoranda: No. 1541. Second Report on Tail Buffeting. By W. J. Duncan, D. L. Ellis and E. Smvth. May, 1933. Price Is. 3d. net. No. 1545. Principles of the Air Injector. By A. Bailey and S. A. Wood. Feb., 1933. Price Is. 9rf. net. No. 1546. Tests of Full Scale Anchors in Various Sea Beds. By Sqd. Ldr. D. F. Lucking. Nov., 1932. Price 9d. net. London : H.M. Stationery Office, Kingswav. W.C.2. The Journal of The Royal Aeronautical Society. October, 1933. No. 274. Vol. XXXVII. Price 3s. 6d. Ourselves: An Essav on the National Character. By H. W. Nevinson. Oct., 1933. Broadcast Talks Pamphlets. London: The British Broad casting Corporation. Price 6d. German. A First-Year Course 1933-34. By Max Kroemer. London: British Broadcasting Corporation. Price 3d. Spanish. A Second Year Course, 1933-4. By M. de Laguna. London : British Broadcasting Corporation. Price 3d. The British Empire : A n Outline Sketch of its Growth and Character. By R. Coupland, CLE. London : British Broadcasting Corporation. Price 6d. NEW COMPANY REGISTERED G. M. S. PLUGS, LTD. Capital £300 in £1 shares. Under agreement with George Music. Manufacturers of and dealers in sparking plugs and other ignition apparatus for use in internal-combustion engines, manu facturers of and dealers in aeroplanes, hydroplanes, automob:les, etc. Solicitors: Boxall & Boxall, 22, Chancery Lane, W.C.2. Wf *K Jm Wk AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS Abbreviations: Cyl. — cylinder; i.e. — internal combustion ; m. - motors. (The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specification win be printed and abridged, etc.) APPLIED FOR IN 1932 Published October 12, 1933 8,164. C. B.-REDRUP. I.e. engines. (398,553.) . 27,773. BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION. Friction clutch mechanism. (398,650.) 1038
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