Author Topic: Easter 1988 (Read 2857 times)

Randy Powell · « **on:** January 12, 2011, 08:44:49 PM »

I got some pictures from my brother (long story) and amongst them was this picture. Me and my son circa 1988. The plane was cool and the kid is cooler. He's a lot older now.

Shultzie · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2011, 10:14:20 PM »

Randy..
That CLPA model is truly is an beautiful piece of art work and yes that young man with the Easter Bunny Egg is a cutie-paaatootie! Love to hear more about both that amazing stunt machine and "Cool kid?"

Randy Powell · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2011, 10:13:05 AM »

Hi Donnie,

Yea, we got about 9", but then the rains came. We still have quite a bit of snow around even though it's raining...hard.

The plane was one of 3 I built. Flew pretty well, but this particular plane had a short life. A friend was flying it to test the trim. I was watching from the outside. Engine decided to quit during the overhead eight and my flying buddy couldn't bail out. Splatted in the Boeing east parking lot after only 20 flights or so. Straight in and destroyed the ST60 in the nose, too. It was the last of the series. Flew quite well as I remember.

The kid (my son) is now 26 and living in Portland. Still pretty cool.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2011, 02:16:33 PM »

By the way, this design may see a resurrection. I like this plane.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:24:52 PM »

I was looking in the shop today and actually found the plans for this plane. Hmmm.....

Airacobra · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2011, 08:00:50 PM »

Randy, do you have a side profile shot of that plane. I like the looks from the shot, but would like to see more. Love the ST 60!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2011, 09:55:29 AM »

Keith,
I'll have to look around. If nothing else, I can lay out the plans and take a picture.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2011, 10:10:46 PM »

When are you going to do a tribute model?

Paint it the same, style it the same, but modern version.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2011, 04:29:48 PM »

I'm sure I'd change much, PJ. It was really a nice flying plane. About 675 square inches and pretty light. Might push the tail moment back a touch, but other than that I'd likely just build it as is.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2011, 04:38:57 PM »

I was more just thinking of New engine.. and moustache

I love the colour effects I can see the ink line work, and the white with cream inserts..

Whens the build going to start??

Randy Powell · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2011, 05:07:43 PM »

PJ,

I'm still trying to finish the low rider. After digging up the plans and looking at it, this could be my first electric. Or perhaps a pipe plane. We'll have to see. The next project up is a plane for next year's VSC. I want a take apart and the way I plan to do it, it could, uh, take awhile.

And the mustache stays. It's an heirloom.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2011, 09:04:55 AM »

Good stuff.. Cant wait to see that Lo Rider.

I think we are both on about the same time frame, Ive jsut finish buttonin up my Nats model getting ready for primer.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2011, 02:52:11 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on January 31, 2011, 05:07:43 PM

And the mustache stays. It's an heirloom.

I still remember the look on Bobby Hunt's face when I showed up at VSC clean shaven. Especially when Rusty Brown started laughing at him because Bobby didn't recognize the old DOC. I have changed a little since the Lake Charles NATS when I first met Bobby.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2011, 09:03:05 PM »

Doc,

I've had the thing since I was 15 and the spouse likes it, so I keep it around.

Shultzie · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2011, 12:40:35 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on February 06, 2011, 09:03:05 PM

Doc,

I've had the thing since I was 15 and the spouse likes it, so I keep it around.

Rumor has it...that Lady GaaaaaGaaaa is also fond of mustashes...and maybe you should think about ordering one like this for your beloved?

Last Thurs. Ben Madsen and Lynn Dooty drove over across the bridge and had breakfast our conversations turned to Randy's beautiful CLPA models and just how ENVUS all of us are when we see them posted on line.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:48:47 PM »

Shame about the Shoestring. Never did get it to fly worth a darn.

Shultzie · « **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2011, 09:16:07 AM »

Quote from: Ty Marcucci on February 07, 2011, 09:49:52 PM

Anyone notice the image of Randy sitting on the ground holding his plane, is backwards??

Keeeeeeeeeen eyeballs Ty! My Epson 300 negative scanner prints that way...when the lame brained idot popped the negative in upside down.

Even more strange..I hav always marveled that many CLPA folks actually fly their models 'BACK-AZZWARD?

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #17 on:** February 08, 2011, 11:39:39 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on February 07, 2011, 02:48:47 PM

Shame about the Shoestring. Never did get it to fly worth a darn.

Hey Randy,,
I bet I couldnt tell it doesnt fly well,, I have room in my rack to "store" it for you

Randy Powell · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2011, 04:38:36 PM »

Mark,

I doubt you'd want it. It wanders around like a drunken sailor (no comments, Ty). If I ever get around to cutting the stab off an replacing it, that may get fixed. But right now, I have other things to worry about.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2011, 05:30:10 PM »

Randy, they walk like that on dry land after being at sea for so long.