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Title: Colossus
Post by: Ty Marcucci on September 01, 2008, 02:46:51 PM

Has anyone out there started or finished their "Colossus"?  I started mine last Monday. That is a big airplane, at least to me. So far I have the top and bottom blocks tacked on and the carving and sanding of them almost finished. The cowl is being most of the fun. ST .51 for an engine.  

Title: Re: Colossus
Post by: James Mills on September 01, 2008, 04:37:45 PM

Ty,

Okay, rub it in (I missed out on that kit).  I love that the look of that airplane (I may have to get plans some day).

James

Title: Re: Colossus
Post by: Randy Powell on September 01, 2008, 07:37:56 PM

Ty,

My kit is just sitting there looking at me ... and will for a bit. I have an ST60 and and Magnum 53 that are candidates for power. And you're right, it's a BIG plane.

Title: Re: Colossus
Post by: Randy Powell on October 02, 2008, 01:36:40 PM

>>I stood it on its wing tips and it is almost as tall as me.<<

I thought the wingspan was more than 40". Huh.

Looks really good. I may build mine this winter.

Title: Re: Colossus
Post by: john e. holliday on October 03, 2008, 08:56:14 AM

Ty,  don't hurt Randy's knee caps too much the next time you see him.  The plane looks great in bare bones.  If you need someone to finish it and fly it, send it my way.  DOC Holliday

Title: Re: Colossus
Post by: Dennis Adamisin on October 03, 2008, 11:04:01 AM

I have not yet met Ty in person, but I know now, I will just look for the Colussus sized individual!  H^^  ;) ~>

Title: Re: Colossus
Post by: Randy Powell on October 03, 2008, 03:36:38 PM

Dennis,

Naw, Ty is a good sized guy. He just spent too much time with Pat Johnston, Al Culver and Bloody Bob Parker in his youth.   LL~

Title: Re: Colossus
Post by: Ralph Wenzel (d) on October 12, 2008, 06:07:19 AM

FWIW, Ty, Walter powered the prototype with a PA .61SE, and thought it was a great combination.

Ralph

Title: Re: Colossus
Post by: Randy Powell on October 12, 2008, 01:18:54 PM

Ty,

Gordan Delany powered his with an ST51. It flew great.

If you decide on black, first make sure the body work is perfect (nothing shows mistakes like black) and two, bring a blanket when you fly it. Sitting out in the sun does unfortunate things to black.   ;D