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Bob Hunt Genesis: Modified Scratchbuild
Jim Carter:
--- Quote from: Bob Hunt on March 02, 2023, 08:10:30 AM ---Looks great, Jim! Hope it flies that way too.
Here's a photo of my newest Genesis. Just a bit different than the others.
Later - Bob
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Wow, that's really classy! I like it. Curious, according to some posts on facebook, I've read that some guys mention that you had a couple different sizes of the Genesis, is this correct? The plan I have showed a 54" wingspan and a very narrow, 1-5/8" engine compartment and the only engine that would fit was my OS 35 or a Fox 35 (if one filed the tabs down a bit). No way an ST or OS 46 would have fit without some serious butchering ;D!
"Jerry Raimo
The Genesis came in multiple sizes. I think the largest was what Bob called the 46 size. I have the plans somewhere. I believe it was a 60 inch span and was targeted for the ST 46.."
Also there a fellow who made an awesome post regarding your design and I mentioned that I would share his post with you. Here it is plus there's a photo of the plane but I couldn't capture it:
"Anders Hellsen
This is a Genesis MKII. the builder,to the left, is Ake Nyström. the model is built 1981 and flown at the Worlds in Oxelösund 1982. I, to the right, got the model as a gift 2 years ago. Last year it was, again, in the Worlds, in Poland, 41 ears old! a 37th place overall is good."
Jim Carter
Bob Hunt:
Hi Jim:
Actually there were a number of different size models that had the "Genesis" aesthetic stretched onto them. I think of a model airplane as a mannequin of numbers onto which different clothes are draped. The Genesis series is a good example of this.
Yeah, the original 35-size Genesis had an extremely thin fuselage. I had to grind the mounting holes in close to the case and then remove a good bit of the lugs in order to get the OS Max 35S to fit. Naturally I also had to make some very narrow tanks. The "look" was great, but it wasn't practical. The Genesis 46 series - Mk I through MK III - was based on a model that my mentor, Bill Simons built in 1972. It was called the Gemini. There were a number of changes to the wing design as that series progressed. The first four larger Genesis models were powered by ST 46 engines that were tuned by Richie Tower. The 1978 version was powered by an OS Max 40FSR, and it was the best performer of the group because of the extra power. I'd like to build another one of the MK III versions and make it electric; I'm sure the performance would take a major leap over the earlier glow versions.
In 1980 I designed a 630 square inch version that had a swept forward trailing edge. That model was a terrific "scriber" in good air, but it had a thin aft fuselage that was prone to twist when the conditions got bad. I used those numbers again in 1987 to produce the first of three Crossfire models. The only real difference between the 1980 Genesis and the Crossfire series was the addition of a vertical fin and rudder. The Genesis in the post above was originally to be another Crossfire, but at the last minute I ditched the vertical fin and added a dorsal and twin rudders to make yet another entry in the Genesis series. I call that one the Genesis LC (Last Chapter).
In 2001 I designed yet another Genesis variant and this time I used a built-up wing; all the others had foam core wings. That one was named the Genesis Extreme, and it was one of my favorites.
Later - Bob
Bob Hunt:
Here are a few more Genesis photos...
Jim Carter:
Man, this is great stuff to read! Thanks so much. I'll be sharing it with my flying buddy, Larry, who convinced me to build this one because he was and did build one for himself. He loves it! I took mine out for its test flight today and had another flying buddy, George, put it through its paces while I tried getting some video with my phone. He really did a great job and said he liked the way it handled. Thanks for a great design. I had a ball building it, that's for sure!!
Jim
fred cesquim:
--- Quote from: Bob Hunt on March 02, 2023, 08:10:30 AM ---Looks great, Jim! Hope it flies that way too.
Here's a photo of my newest Genesis. Just a bit different than the others.
Later - Bob
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Bob, this is one of your best looking ships ever! and it´s hard to choose since all of your designs have great looks! Twin rudders begs "build me, please"
congratulations!
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