Hi Larry,

The first Olympics were Nobler wings accordingf to Mr. Gialdini.  I think you would be ok building one with the Noblearf wing.  I haven't looked at the old planes recently to really see what planes could be built with that wing.

Of course, I would vote for the Chizler!  A quick wingtip change and you're done.

Another choice is Mr. Grondal's "AMA Special" also known as the Grondal Nobler.  It won the first two official FAI F2B World Championships.

Bill <><

Well, I took the Noblarf apart.  As suspected, the fuselage had a fair amount of oil soaking.  However, the parts that had been epoxy treated around the tank and engine were fine.  The oil snuck in elsewhere.  You better believe that the Smoothie is getting better sealed!

Anyway, the oil also managed to sneak most of the way out to the tip of the outboard wing!  Since it is quicker to build a new ARF than de-grease the old wing and build a new fuselage (especially since "original" K2R is anything but the original mix), I guess the whole model is toast.

But a glorious 4 or 5 years and 3 (count them!) VSC appearances.  Plus square 4-leaf clovers by Keith Trostle!  Maybe I should hang a few greasy shreds in a plastic baggie on the wall or framed with a history.