First Appeared in: RCM&E July 2009 Issue Name: Roamer Model type: Vintage R/CDesigned by: Cal Smith / Peter Miller Wingspan: 62” Fuselage length: 45.5” Wing area: 666 sq. in. All-up weight: 5 lbs Wing loading: 17oz / sq. ft. Functions (servos): Rudder (2); elevator (1); throttle (1);optional nose wheel steering (1) Rec’d engine. 25 two-stroke;. 30 four-stroke Roamer Peter Miller Rejuvenates One Of Cal Smith’s Classic Designs To Create A Model That’s Perfect For Long Summer Evenings... Better Get Building! Hot Metal You can make ballast blocks by pouring molten lead into moulds carved into blocks of wood. The moulds need to be tapered so you can get the lead out again, but more importantly the wood should be as dry as possible: damp wood will make the lead spit back, & hot lead will cause serious burns. Be warned, then, & protect yourself with thick leather gloves & safety goggles at the very least. If you have any doubts about casting lead weights, you can make up blocks by cutting sheet lead into small pieces & gluing them together. If you need some lead sheet, try scrounging it from your friendly local roofi ng contractor.