Aluminum Airplane Model By Young C. Park

Until these models were displayed at the North American Model Engineering Society show in Detroit in April, 2002, Mr. Park had shown them to only a few friends and a local model club. He was a little apprehensive about showing them to the machinists, metalworking craftsmen and hobbyists that attend a model engineering show. In reality, the craftsmen at this show were among those best qualified to appreciate the skill it takes to scratch build a model to this level of detail with no dimensioned plans to work from. The reception was one of overwhelming approval, and we thank Mr. Park for making that long trip and risking his models in the shipping process to share them with those who could really appreciate what he has accomplished. He now recalls the weekend as one of the most enjoyable of his life, and I'm sure many who were able to see his models will agree it was special for them because of his attendance.