I recall a plan for a strange looking plane called the Ridiculous.
From what I remember, the fuselage was almost like a topwater fishing lure plug. I do not recall seeing a picture of the completed plane. It was an older model but I am pretty sure it used a Medallion or Tee Dee for power (recommended) I am also pretty sure the engine mounted at a significant slant. The nose, if you could call it that was as though you took a saw to the nose and sliced a large chunk leaving an agle of about 10-15 degrees. The wing was built up and not particularly unusual that I can recall. Behind the wing i simply don't remember...

Does anyone recall this model? Are there any pictures of this plane? Can the plans be had ? More important, are there build instructions or a kit anywhere?

Robert

Wow! That thing is huge!
I wonder what the all up weight should be? Or how long the lines should be... For a plane of that size I should think longer than usual than for the typical half A model.

Thanks Doc for your help. I was thinking it was older than 1985 somehow.  Goes to show you what I have to think with!

Robert

Rich Porter's Ridiculous was a two part article in the July and August 1985 issues of Model Aviation.  It was a development of a series of models that Rich worked on up to that time on his quest to design, build and fly a model that can turn a true 5-foot corner.  Powered by a Cox TD, flies on 50 to 70 foot lines.  Span is 47 5/8", area is 555 sq in, the all flyiing stab area has an area of 105 sq in.  Dry weight was 16 ounces.  Has a really long nose (for balance without extra nose weight.  The fuselage is straight, mounted essentially on the centerline of the model, but the engine is offset 25-degreees to the outside of the circle. 

Rich has been on a longtime  crusade to build airplanes that are capable of the 5 foot corners.  He has docuentation films that show his models do this.  He is still "active" in modeling, but does not fly in contests.  He has an interesting website that covers some of his modeling activities as well as some other topics that he pusues.

http://community-2.webtv.net/RICHARDPORTER2/UNDEFEATEDFORMER/

This shows some of Rich's more recent "developments".  If you want to see something really different, it is worth a look.  You will also find he is willing to communicate about his ideas.  Communicating with Rich Porter is an experience.

Keith Trostle

Bill, thanks a lot. That gives me a little more to chew on for sure. For all the pieces required I bet it would cost a fortune to kit.
Am I correct that the whole front fuselage is made from a hardwood dowel? And is the wing center sheeting just glued on top of the ribs without any reliefs cut in the ribs?
What was it finished with?

Robert 

I don't know. That is the cover shot I have the artical but I don't have a full set of plans. I built the barecat instead it seemed a lot easier.
If you would like me to scan the magazine I will have to dig it out. It won't happen today but I can do it.

Model Aviation July and August 1985
the scanner is old but I think you can read these.

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