Here´s another model close to maiden flight day now, so it´s time to do a build log (backwards)
2 years ago sensing the lack of interest of Brazilians on building models and spending the whole day at whats app c/l groups talking about the past and losing connection with what our hobby is all about : building and flying.
So i started a challenge to build a specific model along a 6 month period.The model chosen was Bob Hunt´s Holeshot because is incredibly simple to cut and build, can be cheap as balsa consume is low, powered by 25/35 engines and in Brazil we have plenty CB 25 (local engine) laying around at almost every c/l flier workshop, FLIES GREAT, looks great and to top it all (indeed my first reason to choose) It´s a homage to Bob Hunt, a nice gentlemen, great designer, world class builder and flier and a full time supporter of control line worldwide. Bob´s modelling skills are my role model since i´ve started modelling in 1984 and saw his mag article on landing gear spats (flying models).
The challenge went well and some 15 modelers from the whole country participated ( rules are to show pictures of the building and a flight video) and a team would choose the best effort. Winner got a commemorative plate and Bob Hunt himself was kind enough to send a gift (one of his DVD-s).
I missed the challenge due to "life" entering my plans. I had my model close to finish process a few weeks before dead line....
Anyway covid enter the scene and with some extra time to spare it was time to finish her.
here´s first pictures. mine is based on original plans but with some changes, so i called her Holeshot Master. hope you enjo the ride