Author Topic: Dave Hemstrought's PT-19 (Read 4040 times)

t michael jennings · « **on:** March 21, 2011, 07:47:26 PM »

Gentlemen,

When was Dave Hemstrought's PT-19 model published?
Which magazine published the article?

T Michael Jennings
Knoxville, TN,

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2011, 09:12:55 PM »

Quote from: Ty Marcucci on March 21, 2011, 08:00:52 PM

It was featured in American Modeler Annual, 1965.

TA-DAAAAA!!!!

Ask and you shall receive!

Bill Little · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2011, 02:59:58 PM »

The "First" construction article for PaPa Dave's PT-19 was published in American Modeler in Sept. 1960.

Republished in the '65 Annual as Ty said.

Best plans are CAD Drawings by Curt Contrada available from Randy Smith, possibly others.

Dave made slight changes to the model over the years, one was cutting down the amount of wing offset, IIRC. The last one i saw him fly in competition was powered by one of Stan Powell's K&B .40s (like Les Mc. used in the Stilettos). Dave and Stan are buddies.

I never have asked Dave about the Midwest kit, but he would be glad to converse with you if you contact him. Dave is a super nice guy, one of the finest people I have ever known. And yes I call him "PaPa" Dave when I see, or call him on the phone.

Big Bear

t michael jennings · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2011, 03:26:37 PM »

Ty,
Clint,
Bill,

Thanks Gentlemen.

T Michael Jennings

Knoxville, TN

Dave Adamisin · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2011, 06:12:47 PM »

Big built a Midwest kit back in the day. He made the turn-over pylon out of dowl rods. It was one of my favorite planes. It is PRETTY.................

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2011, 10:40:23 AM »

I built one from plans a few (many) years ago. Flew it at an early VSC and Dave autographed the wing. Flew it a few months ago an landed upside down in the grass. The turn-over pylon exploded but the two pilot figures were unscathed, guess the pylon did its job. Great flying plane.

Bill Little · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2011, 09:17:12 PM »

I was actually able to get a Midwest kit back around 1965-1966 or so. Was a gift for some "holiday" (birthday naybe??

), IIRC. Used the one Fox .35 I had and I loved it.

We (both Aaron and I) have been putting off building one but I don't know exactly why, it's a great flying model!

Bill

john e. holliday · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:38:02 PM »

Ditto on the flying of the PT-19. Mine was kit built and it just needed a decent pilot. Still have the kit pans in the stash in the shop and keep thinking of doing another one. Would make a great Classic plane.

Bill Little · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2011, 12:15:41 PM »

Very nice, Chief!

What did you power it with?

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2011, 03:04:57 PM »

Ty,
Beautifully done! Even if you did put Army on the bottom.

t michael jennings · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2011, 05:59:10 PM »

Mr. Maricucci,

Fine looking PT-19.

What kind of silver (Aluminum) paint did you use?

What is the final weight?

Thanks for the information.

T Michael Jennings

Knoxville, TN.

builditright · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2011, 08:18:23 PM »

Kits are available if you want on the waiting list.

http://www.builtrightflyright.com/New_Web_Pgs/kits/PT19/DHPT19ad.htm

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2011, 09:49:31 PM »

That's a way cool story, Bob. Now it will be stuck in my head the whole time I'm building my PT-19 kit.

Bill Little · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2011, 03:37:27 AM »

HI Bob,

I always love to hear that story, and PaPa Dave hasn't changed a bit. I have a good one about Dave and Aaron that I will write at some time here.

Bill

afml · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2011, 08:12:09 AM »

Thanks Bob for sharing the Nats story.
I was there in 69' and was still as you described it.
Never forget watching the moon landing and the great week after the Nats.
The Navy rounded up all the State champs and flew them to Pensacola.
Hit a large storm cell on the way and the first kid to ask what the paper bags were for was the first to use them!

Hit several large air pockets with a resulting "drop" that cause the Co-Pilot to run back to check on us.
Many memories of the "Navy Nats" as a youngster.
THANKS!

"Tight Lines!"
Wes

Here's a pic of your "latest & greatest" TUBE PLANE at VSC!

John Kelly · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:36:11 AM »

Ringabell

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2011, 03:28:12 PM »

John,
Welcome back to the world.

Looks like you are holding your old "Slob" in the avitar picture, but it is hard to see details since it can not be enlarged. Who else is in the picture with you? You can post it for all to see by going to "additional options".

I'll be in touch.

John Kelly · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2011, 11:27:57 PM »

Hey Tom, Thanks. No , that's not my old "Slob" in the avatar pic. It's a part of a pic. of a bunch of really great guys you might have heard of G.S.C.B. If I didn't know better I'd Swear that young guy beloow Bill Barth and a little to the left was YOU ! Seems like Yester... John .

John Kelly · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2011, 11:53:46 PM »

Hey Tom, Thanks. ( Part two ) As Bob Hunt , Hey Bob...(Your Next) would say " pun intended " . That's actually a part of a larger pic. of a bunch of really great guys you might of heard of....G.S.S.B. If you look beloow Bill Barth and a little to his left you'll see a guy if I didn't know better, I'd Swear was YOU! The yellow and red "slob" is well. I borrowed his engine for the white Ringmaster to fly some OTS. Bob gave me VSC 8 and 9 videos at the WRAM show last week...I mean 1997 ( I was gonna do another p.i. but I didn't want to wear it out, sorry Bob) and I play them every time I'm here on the forum. The " BI-SLOB" from the F.M. article is alive and very well and going to Flushing tomorrow to do some rotating. John

John Kelly · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2011, 12:21:16 AM »

Hey Tom, Thanks (part three) The first two pics , me and "Little SLOB" w/Torp. green head in 1959 ,T-square and Dominator on grass.The second my "SLOB" with obvious engine called by some, "BIG SLOB" after I made the "LITTLE SLOB". I just put a "BI-SLOB" together to bare bones stage using the plans you gave me yesterday....I mean 1991. Never quite have enough of them. Probably orange silk and dope on this one. Guess Who? ,When? ,Where ? John

Author Topic: Dave Hemstrought's PT-19 (Read 4040 times)

Dave Adamisin