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As the minimum size for biplanes was
72 inches and 80 for monoplanes, the
quality of the models was very high,
which augurs well for future Musters.
The local club put a lot of time and
effort into preparation of its facilities,
with half a tonne of fertiliser being
spread about three weeks before the
show. This accelerated the growth
on the runway, and coupled with the
local Country Club’s assistance in
mowing with its cylinder mower, the
take off and landing of the planes was
enhanced.
The 30 planes were flown by 20
pilots, and someone was in the air
almost all the time. Well-known IMAC
champion, Aaron Garle, entertained
the large crowd of spectators with
his aerobatics in his one-third size
Monocoupe and 48% scale Decathlon.
Saturday was quite windy which
prevented most of the old-timer
planes from being flown. However,
an intrepid Wayne Cambie flew his
Nieuport and handled it quite well
until he tried to land. The plane
bounced and ended up resting on its
nose with the tail up in the air and
Wayne chasing it down the runway for
about 25m. No damage was done and
the crowd found the incident quite
entertaining.
Campers appreciated the club’s
improved facilities, an extra shower
and an extra ladies’ toilet, and some
stayed for a week to enjoy more
flying.
The canteen operated over the
two days and the club was most
appreciative of the support and also
the help given by members’ wives
and children.
An event of this proportion would
be impossible to stage successfully
without the help of sponsors, and
these were: Shedzone (David Garle),
Top Notch Electrical (John Gunn),
Desert Aircraft, Model Flight, World
Hobbies, Budget Hobbies, Rippit
Hobbies, Model Sports and Sunshine
Coast Toyworld. Their combined
sponsorship exceeded $4,000, an
amazing amount for a first-time
event.
QUEENSLAND SCALE MODEL MUSTER
THE INAUGURAL QUEENSLAND SCALE MODEL MUSTER WAS HELD UNDER SUNNY SKIES
AT TIN CAN BAY ON THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 3 AND 4 WITH ABOUT 30 MODELS BEING
BROUGHT TO THE BAY FOR THE EVENT.