Jim, Doc,

Control line has a unique appeal that I never took time to appreciate. As I work with the Brodak .049 RC, his website reminded me of an aspect of modelling I might have enjoyed more. My thoughts were to build a small stunter (profile Nobler?) using a dieselized Norvel .074. Nothing fancy, no steel lines, just a simple stunter to get the feel of going round and round. And the more I play with diesel, the better I like all the things it does so much better than glow. Given that, I'm surprised that diesel doesn't dominate CL.

George,

Sounds like you like just about anything that flys. Back when I DID fly a bit of the round and round, I really enjoyed the direct contact with the plane. And with terrafirma so close you really had to pay attention. Lots of skill and artistry in CL, likely unappreciated by most. Guess I'm gettin' a little nostalgic in my old age.

I just wish there were more reverse cranks around to keep the lines tight. That was always my problem.