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Any one building a Volunteer?
« on: April 16, 2012, 07:47:56 PM »
I have heard that a few foam wings have been sold this past building season for this plane.

Anyone?
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Re: Any one building a Volunteer?
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2012, 08:55:19 PM »
Not me, but I have seen pictures and the FM plans are offered.

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Re: Any one building a Volunteer?
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2012, 10:55:55 PM »
I ordered a wing from Bob but I haven't sheeted it yet.  Hope to get to it before Allen's contest so I can show it to Jim.

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Re: Any one building a Volunteer?
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2012, 10:00:17 PM »
James,

What are you sheeting your foam wings with? What adhesive?

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Charles
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Re: Any one building a Volunteer?
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2013, 08:02:04 AM »
Hey, Ty, I was able to meet Jim Lynch with his Volunteer at Brodak's, and watch him fly it...WOW!  What a great flying ship, against some pretty tough competition!  Jim, along with John Simpson and his Cavalier were both VERY MUCH in the battle in expert.  Both super nice gentlemen as well, very willing to
talk about their stunt experiences.  Anyone who believes smaller ships can't compete needs to watch these fellows fly! 
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Re: Any one building a Volunteer?
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2013, 05:44:41 PM »
I know both gentlemen personally. John sold me one of his older Cavaliers and I see Jim at several contests each year. Seeing his "new" Volunteer, made from the prototype/lead kit by Walter Umland, convinced me to build one.  Both have a heavy influence on many in northern Alabama and western Tennessee. Not by design, but we know great flying when we see it.  H^^ y1 #^ y1 y1

Ty,

Thank you for constructing the Volunteer.  I was excited to see your progress and look forward to seeing your completed project.  I have said from the beginning that the Volunteer is one outstanding airplane.  The new power plants have made it even better.  The plane is small but flies big.  I am sure you are going to enjoy.  If I can be of any help, please feel to contact me.

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Re: Any one building a Volunteer?
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2013, 05:50:28 PM »
Hey, Ty, I was able to meet Jim Lynch with his Volunteer at Brodak's, and watch him fly it...WOW!  What a great flying ship, against some pretty tough competition!  Jim, along with John Simpson and his Cavalier were both VERY MUCH in the battle in expert.  Both super nice gentlemen as well, very willing to
talk about their stunt experiences.  Anyone who believes smaller ships can't compete needs to watch these fellows fly! 

Bill,

Thank you for your positive input and kind words about the Volunteer and the Brodak fly in.  The new Volunteers fly even better than the original.  Power plants play a big roll.  As I tell people the Volunteer is a small ship that flies big.  If I can ever be of any help, please free to contact me.

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Re: Any one building a Volunteer?
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2013, 07:27:23 PM »
Well that &^^%$ cowl has me stumped. It won't build like the plans show. Walter is sending me new parts. I hate cowls to begin with, so they have never been any joy for me. They are the builders version of those ***&^ horizontal square eights.  H^^
However, the rest of the plane is a blast to build, simple and fast.  H^^ y1 #^
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Ty,

Jim said, "if you need any help call him".  See you in Paducah.

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Re: Any one building a Volunteer?
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2013, 04:43:18 PM »
Well, after seeing Jims "Volunteer", plus another by a fellow modeler, I think I'll hide mine.. Hard to meet perfection.  Jims Volunteer has to be seen in person. It is just a 20 pointer no doubt. Lots of subtle things you don't notice at first look.  y1 #^ H^^
Well, after seeing Ty's "Volunteer" up close and personal, I KNOW I have to hide everything I've built.  (At this point, I have about 8 unflown models, unflown partly 'cause TM would be there and I cannot bear the comparisons.)   :P
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Re: Any one building a Volunteer?
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2013, 06:42:34 PM »
Ty - WTG!  Simple elegant scheme with nice line work.  GREAT!

Got to hang out with Jim Lynch at the Team Trials.  Had not seen him in some 40 years.  Anyhow, I asked how come his his Volunteer wasn't Univ of Tennesee Orange & Cream.  The short answer was he was from Univ of Memphis...!

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