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The last major model show of the season took place at
the Hop Farm in Kent, and what a show it was, a fitting finale
to the season!
The “Hop Farm” has something for everyone. Working Shire horses
and other farm animals along with a “petting corner” where
smaller children had the opportunity to stroke rabbits and
other small furry creatures. A military vehicle display, two
boat pools for the model boats to “set sail” on and a buggy
track for the cars covered the non-airbourne side of RC but
one area on the trade line that was always packed with spectators
was the huge display of radio controlled tanks. All very realistic
with amazing sound effects, and you were never quite sure if
the guns could fire real shells or not. |
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The weather was great throughout the weekend, and the sky
was full of exciting models during both days, everything from
high wing models to turbine-powered airliners, and of course
the boys from Horizon were there in force flying on both days.
John Norris, Perry Lambert, Darren Goule, Alan Leighton, were joined by Ken Bones
and Greg Veasy flying some of the great Hangar 9 warbirds, and during these flying
slots the crowd was treated to some very exciting flying from the guys with six
models demonstrated in typical Horizon style, nice tight formations, high speed
“beat up’s” with mass loops and victory rolls completing the displays. As for
the models flown, these were a combination of the 60 and 150 size P 51 Mustangs
together with the 60 size F4U Corsair, Hellcat, and P47 Thunderbolt all powered
with Evolution engines and controlled with Spektrum DX7 radio equipment. |
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| Both the trade and flight line were crammed with spectators
over the two days and most traders stands seemed to be doing
brisk business. Thanks to the layout it was possible to go
shopping and watch the flying displays at more or less the
same time, and lots of people took the opportunity to grab
a bargain, or perhaps a new kit to build during the autumn
and winter months. |
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Here at Horizon plans are already underway for the display season
next year. With some new and exciting models on the way you can
be assured that the guys at Horizon will once again displaying
the models to their very best, and of course willing to talk
with anyone that may have some question to ask about our products.
We thank you for your continued support at the shows and look
forward to seeing you again next year.
TG |
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