On Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:22:36 -0700, Tim wrote:


Calif Bill wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message
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On Oct 31, 6:39 pm, "D.Duck" wrote:

Is that anything like the rubber band models I used to build when I was a
young lad?-

I used to use rubber bands to wind up the props on my balsa airplanes.

Kinda hard to find the planes anymore.


To tight on the rubber bands? They still flying?

LOL! Just can't find where to buy them anymore.

We had a blast with them. I used to have a box full of wrecked parts
I made a Dual and even a Tri-motor . The would fly but really veered
off to the left, due to prop rotations. Also had fun setting them on
fire and watching them take off, crash 'n burn.

I rememebr tightening the rubber bands waaaay too tight and having
them snap. If you were lucky they'd only hit you in the hand instead
of the face. in the 60's they were only about 25c. ea. a lot of
fun for the money.

Reminds me of building plastic model ships and then taking them out to the
pond, inserting a cherry bomb, and watching them explode. Sure wish I'd had
a decent camera then!