Is there a list published anywhere of published or kitted models eligible for the "Historic Model Bonus" for nostalgia profile carrier.  If not - here's a start:  Mo-Ho series of profiles, Sterling F6F, Howard Motin's "Starjet"
Question #2: Does the Cordes/Higley "Spearfisher" qualify as a historic model?
Question #3: If the Historic model's plans show a leadout slider, I take it that it will be immobilized for competition (that's a good thing IMHO).
Observation: Under the rules one of the most historic models is disqualified (for profile anyway), the "Sterling Skyshark".  I do understand the logic of this though as opening up the door for under 300" models would generate  another generation of "Blue Rat Racer lookin' Carrier Crashers".
Why do I ask?  I just came in second in a local Nostalgia Carrier Competition, losing by 3 points without the historic model bonus to a plane that received it - no complaints, a very well deserved win by a waaay superior carrier flier...but wait 'till next year!

Thanks for that Eric. I had forgotten about that list and have it on file...somewhere.  If I can't find it I will get back to you.  If you have yours, is the Spearfish eligible?  The reason I ask is that I "kitted" that plane about 2 years ago, just have to put the together but it would be specifically for the nostalgia event.  If you care to make the drive over the hill Carrier will be run at the Woodland contest on May 4th.  I will have to get back to Tom Wilk as well regarding that CD. 

Thanks Eric - that's mainly what I needed to know.  Look wise, think of a TBM Avenger with a British accent...that was hit with an ugly stick.. but at least it's not an MO-1  . 

Try this link.

http://www.navycarriersociety.org/NostagilaCarrier.aspx

It has the nostalgia rules.

The stunt guys welcome that sort of documentation...

Yeah, when it's a modified kit! Or a dated photograph from a contest before the cut-off date when the published article date is after the cut-off. Context is of the essence, Paul. Jeez...

Chris...

  Kit or plans. Photo no. How could accurately determine size from a photo?  Ref 5 &  5.1

                                                                                          Mike Potter

#1 - It's a Profile, so it's obviously sized to 300 square inches.

#2 - I designed the original, & I still have the templates.

#3 - The plans were filed at AMA with the record application.

But if the rule is "MUST HAVE PLANS IN THE MAGAZINE", fine, I just won't build it.  I'm not trying to fight or change the rules, just trying to figure out if I can use my own design (which was photo-documented) in the event.