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Calvin’s Classic Plans

3704 Drumm AV
Independence, MO.  64055
(816) 478- 8330

Dear Fellow Modeler:

    In the summer of 2004 I had the opportunity to acquire the plans service of Vince Miller. Vince used to advertise in Model Builder magazine but quit offering his plans due to failing health. I thought it would be a shame for Vince’s plans to disappear from our hobby/sport, so it is my pleasure to offer them to you again under a new name. That is how Calvin’s Classic Plans came into being.

    As part of my business plan I hope to keep not only Vince Miller’s plans available, but acquire other plans services if they become available in the future. I believe there are enough of us senior modelers still around to justify this effort. There is much to recommend preserving the historic elements of model building that people like Vince Miller provided us.

    I hope you find something you like in the selection of plans currently offered. There are a couple of plans that need some re-working so I am holding them back for now. As soon as I can I will get that work done so I can add to my plans list. (Vince was working on a ¼ scale PA-22 that was a little rough and had a plan for a Leopard Moth that needed a little refinement). Keep watching my ads in the model magazines and I will let you know when those plans are ready.

    Also, I have the molds for the fiberglass cowlings you will need when you build a model from one of my plans. Just be sure to allow sufficient lead-time for me to get several cowling orders lined up before I place an order with my current supplier. It’s less costly if he can lay up several cowlings at a time. (My cowls are made of extra thick fiberglass and have a white gelcote finish). Keep in mind that my business is still in the beginning stages and I will constantly be looking for ways to control or even reduce costs. After all, I want my customers to be happy.

    If any of you have plans that you would like to make a part of my plans service, or if you become aware of a plans service that needs a new life, let me know. If you like my plans please tell your friends, and when you build a model from one of my plans please send me a picture. I may use it in a future brochure.

Thank you for your interest in my plans service. I look forward to your business.

Respectfully,

Susan Calvin