Author Topic: Bob Gialdini's Rayette (Read 4991 times)

Allen Brickhaus · « **on:** November 23, 2006, 05:29:53 PM »

So far my Rayette, at 600 square inches weighs 35.4 ounces as shown with no wheels. Plans are available at the AMA digital plans site.
I will use Bob's Eclipse paint job as an example and will have decals by Bill Calkins.

Allen Brickhaus

Shultzie · « **Reply #1 on:** November 24, 2006, 04:41:33 PM »

GREAT PHOTOS....
DO YOU HAVE ANY MORE BOB GIALDINI-GENIE'S STUNTER TO SHARE WITH US??

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #2 on:** November 26, 2006, 07:36:27 AM »

Check out the February, March and April issues of Flying Models. I wrote a couple of columns on the Dick Mathis Excalibur last year and did the same for Bob Gialdini's Rayette, Eclipse and Sting Ray.

Allen Brickhaus

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2007, 07:13:51 PM »

Pinned together and on the paint/film stand.

Allen

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2007, 05:34:15 PM »

Looking good Allen.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2007, 12:34:29 PM »

That should be interesting. For some reason, I thought this plane had flaps. hmmm.

Very nice.

Dennis Vander Kuur · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2007, 02:40:10 PM »

Yep,
No flaps. I think this may be Allen's "secret weapon" airplane for use in the P-40 event this year (10 point bonus for no flaps).
Allen, its LOOKING GOOD

!!!
DennisV

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2007, 08:06:07 AM »

The article states that Bob was designing a model for up and coming stunt flyers that would fly well without flaps. They show fixed flaps on the plans but have no connections for make them work. I desire to build this to fly P-40, Profile, Classic and Expert with one model. The Excalibur went well, but needed to be at home with a new young flyer so it has left my stables. The Rayette will fill that void.

Allen Brickhaus

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2007, 08:15:17 AM »

Will attempt to upload the plans and one shot of the Rayette as glued together at Roy Trantham's house in Florida.

Allen Brickhaus

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2007, 08:16:07 AM »

Hopefully plans will appear.

Allen

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2007, 08:17:23 AM »

Wing construction a little different, but holds to original outlines. I desired removeable wing gear for painting and traveling needs.

Allen Brickhaus

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2007, 06:21:03 AM »

Hope to copy this paint scheme for the Rayette.

Allen

Robertc · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2007, 01:36:56 PM »

Wow! Have not seen this Rayette since the weekend.
Will need a report on how that 40H does.

Robert

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2007, 02:40:17 PM »

Will attempt to keep you up to date.

Allen

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2007, 03:55:52 PM »

The nose is painted and the lines need to be cleaned up. The boomerang V-stripes are now taped off and I hope to get those green tonight. Bill Calkins' decals are ready to apply.

Allen Brickhaus

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2007, 01:04:48 PM »

Hi, All slashes are done on the wings and stab. I still need some cleanup on the tail surfaces.

Allen Brickhaus

James Mills · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2007, 09:35:11 PM »

Allen,

Looks good, I like the color choices. See you in St. Louis this weekend.

James

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2007, 05:59:18 AM »

Color choice was a Bob Gialdini type thing. I think he is color blind and he paint schemes were very straight forward especially using the jet styled theme. I am thinking of going non Gialdini on the bottom with "Thunderbird" type red and blue wingtips as seen only from the bottom. Both jet styled themes but opposite in color and stripe direction.

Allen Brickhaus

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2007, 08:32:58 AM »

Total weight as shown outside today to include pushrod and horns is 22.3 ounces for 600 square inches of wing area.

Allen Brickhaus

Bill Little · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2007, 12:31:32 PM »

Quote from: Allen Brickhaus on February 19, 2007, 08:32:58 AM

Total weight as shown outside today to include pushrod and horns is 22.3 ounces for 600 square inches of wing area.

Allen Brickhaus

Sounds like you will definitely be under 40 oz. With that engine and weight, it should be "killer"!

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2007, 01:24:38 AM »

Allan,

What year did Bob have the "Sting Ray" at VSC? The last time I saw him at VSC was about 5 years ago, and he said that he wasn't flying anymore.

I have always liked that airplane, and I flew against it at Alton, Ill, 1965

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #21 on:** February 21, 2007, 08:17:59 AM »

I believe my picture of Bob and the Sting Ray came from Charlie Reeves and five years ago sounds about right.

Allen Brickhaus

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #22 on:** February 22, 2007, 07:30:06 AM »

A bit of Thunderbird trim on the bottom of the Rayette in keeping with the theme of the jet style model.

Allen Brickhaus

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #23 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:08:58 PM »

Thanks to Bill Calkins for his decals for the Rayette project. Hope to get the clear coat on by Wednesday night.

Allen Brickhaus

Bill Little · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2007, 07:15:56 AM »

Quote from: Allen Brickhaus on February 26, 2007, 02:08:58 PM

Thanks to Bill Calkins for his decals for the Rayette project. Hope to get the clear coat on by Wednesday night.

Allen Brickhaus

Hi Allen,

I really like the looks of the Rayette!

Could you do me a *favor* and paint the canopy silver or something!

Bill <><

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2007, 02:38:05 PM »

Bob's canopy had a slight colored green tint with a green anti glare panel surrounding it.

Allen

Randy Powell · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2007, 02:57:10 PM »

Don't do a thing, Allen. It looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #27 on:** March 03, 2007, 12:09:07 PM »

My Rayette is ready to fly, but the weather is not cooperating. The final weight is 44.5 ounces with 600 square inches.

Allen

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #28 on:** March 03, 2007, 12:10:35 PM »

Bottom side of Rayette.

Allen

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #29 on:** March 03, 2007, 07:35:18 PM »

Looks very nice Allen. Let us know how she flys.

Dennis Moritz · « **Reply #30 on:** March 14, 2007, 09:36:07 PM »

You know it's a spiffy plane when it's put out there with a paint scheme on the simpler side. Workmanship shines through, speaks for itself. Lovely, subtle.

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #31 on:** March 23, 2007, 07:45:04 PM »

Thank you Dennis,

Allen

Bill Little · « **Reply #32 on:** March 24, 2007, 07:43:14 PM »

Hi Allen,

I do believe it turned out great. Now, how about a flight report?? I saw that you flew it at VSC!

Bill <><

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #33 on:** March 29, 2007, 11:44:10 AM »

The Rayette flys as good as the TEOSAWKI, another non-flapped stunt model, but surely is a lot prettier. Non-flapped models always suffer some in the hourglass, but I enjoy this model almost as much as the Trianic. It is eligible to fly P-40 with bonus points due to no flaps, Profile Stunt, Classic and Expert or Open. This has been a really neat project.

The next outcome to this project is that I will be picking up Bob Gialdini's Eclipse and Bob, Dale Barry, Watt Moore and I will work on publishing this model in Flying Models also. I am further excited about another future project.

Allen Brickhaus

Bill Little · « **Reply #34 on:** March 29, 2007, 11:46:39 AM »

Quote from: Allen Brickhaus on March 29, 2007, 11:44:10 AM

The Rayette flys as good as the TEOSAWKI, another non-flapped stunt model, but surely is a lot prettier. Non-flapped models always suffer some in the hourglass, but I enjoy this model almost as much as the Trianic. It is eligible to fly P-40 with bonus points due to no flaps, Profile Stunt, Classic and Expert or Open. This has been a really neat project.

The next outcome to this project is that I will be picking up Bob Gialdini's Eclipse and Bob, Dale Barry, Watt Moore and I will work on publishing this model in Flying Models also. I am further excited about another future project.

Allen Brickhaus

The Eclipse is being published! That's awesome.