Air Model Maker

Badge Requirements

To gain this badge, Scouts must complete the requirements in ONE of the following alternatives:

Alternative A

• Choose ONE of the following activities:
  
  (a) Build a model involving the use of a plastic or white metal kit or pre-cast figures.
  (b) Design and construct a model from wood, plastic or metal construction set (such as Lego or Meccano).
  
  

• Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of kits or parts available In the material you chose.
  
  

• Discuss the experience of building the model with a knowledgeable adult.
  
  

Alternative B

• Construct a model airplane, using a kit if desired. When flown, it must meet one of the following target flight performances:
  
  (a) Hand-launched gilder: to fly for 5 metres.
  (b) Rubber-powered aircraft: to fly for 30 seconds.
  (c) Control line aircraft: to show a smooth take-off and landing, with three laps of level flight at about 2 meters, with a climb and dive.
  
  

• Discuss the experience of building and flying the model with a knowledgeable adult.
  
  

Alternative C

• Build an electric or engine-powered model boat or yacht not less than 45 cm in length (kits permitted) and show it to be capable of maintaining a straight course of not less than 25 meters.
  
  

• Discuss the experience of building the model with a knowledgeable adult.
  
  

Alternative D

• Choose ONE of the following activities:
  
  (a) Build an electric slot car racer (or a Tamiya car model) and drive it a minimum distance of 122 meters on any track without stopping or leaving the slot more than FOUR times.
  (b) Build a free running car of any type (kits permitted) and demonstrate that it will run for at least 18 meters. Airscrew drive is allowed.
  
  

• Discuss the experience of building the model with a knowledgeable adult.