April 1980

In this issue

Inside the April 1980 newsletter

April's meeting features Terry Moore demonstrating aircraft weathering and Tom Foote showing slides of Korean War aircraft. The issue publishes contest winners, chapter roster and library notes, details for a Vancouver competition, want ads, and a calendar of Northwest airshows. These notices document the club's growing combination of technical programs, contests, and regional travel.

Reviews include Rareplanes' vacuformed Pfalz D.III, Matchbox's large Flower-class corvette, and Pegasus scale strut stock. A workshop notice offers an X-Acto vise, and the rumors column tracks forthcoming models and accessories. The mix of aircraft, ship, and tool coverage reflects the chapter's widening interests beyond conventional injection-molded aircraft kits.