14th Building Night at the Acro Model Club Malval

Under the theme of a race featuring a century-old airplane, the models built that night were to be replicas of airplanes built before 1920. With no additional restrictions, we were spoiled for choice when it came to size and construction type. The 15 builders and pilots worked tirelessly to assemble countless strips of wood during those 18 hours of work. The Acro Model Club field in Malval (GE) was thus transformed for one night into a massive workshop, filled with the sounds of saws and sanders.

The next day at 11 a.m., 13 pilots presented a flying model. The level of craftsmanship was exceptional, with many models built from wood. After just two rounds, a ranking was established, with Marc from CLAM taking first place, Gil in second, and Martin in third—both from the AMC.

Once again, this extraordinary event challenged the pilots’ creativity and re-

It was a resounding success, fostering a great sense of camaraderie among modelers of all skill levels. I’d like to thank everyone who helped ensure this 14th edition ran smoothly, especially those in the kitchen who provided refreshments for the builders.

This event is open to everyone, and I’d like to invite you now to a special edition celebrating the 15th anniversary in the summer of 2021. More photos and further information are available at

www.amc-geneve.ch

Martin Reichert, AMC Malval