Author Topic: Nils new ride (Read 2718 times)

Randy Powell · « **on:** April 22, 2008, 09:53:20 AM »

This is a pic sent to me by Nils Norling of his new plane. A Tempest from an RSM kit. Looks very cool to me. Power is going to be a hybrid OS engine. A 53. Hmmm. Could be interesting. This is Nils first dope finish in about, well, in a long time. He did some really nice work.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2008, 09:54:38 AM »

Sweet,
look forward to seeing this one soon!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2008, 10:08:10 AM »

Mark,

Yea, Nils did a really nice job of it. I'm working on him now to rub it out, but he's sort of burned out with it for the moment. I suppose that could be for later. I have some other pictures, but they are not reduced. The cockpit is particularly nice. I also like Johnny Depp (in his Pirates of the Caribbean mode) as the pilot.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2008, 10:16:23 AM »

Nice job Nils! Piloted by Capn Jack Sparrow???

and RATZ! Theres ANOTHER airplane to add to the "someday" build list...

Randy Powell · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2008, 02:35:17 PM »

Dennis,

yea, me too. It is a sleek design. And Nils renditions is particularly nice.

Ar!

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2008, 10:14:40 PM »

Man! Another awesome classic model takes wing. The Tempest is one of my favorites. Very nice Job Nils!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #6 on:** April 24, 2008, 04:15:55 PM »

Here's another view, but I did it at work (resize) and it's not spectacular.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2008, 04:29:00 PM »

That looks great. If I had more patience maybe mine would look half that good. DOC Holliday

PS: "Cardinette on hold as I have another project going. jeh

Nils · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2008, 11:15:51 PM »

Thanks guys, I'm glad you like it. If I figure out how to post pictures I have lots more. It's built from plans using RSM laser cut ribs & spar. It was a challenging build but I'm pleased with it so far. It has interchangeable aluminum block engine mounts of the type Randy Powell uses. I can mount the .53 or any other engine with FP.40 mount spacing on one set & the other set fits the Super Tigre G-21 .46 bolt pattern. Either engine type will have the correct spinner spacing. The .53 was built by Bob Jones using a Magnum .40 case & O.S. & Thunder Tiger piston/crank/rod/liner. Mix & match. It is essentially a .53 built in a .40 case with a hand made head. It's 12 grams lighter than an ST.46.

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Randy Powell · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2008, 12:23:25 AM »

Nils,

Well, at least the engine is creative. I can't wait to see it run.

Nils · « **Reply #10 on:** May 04, 2008, 09:52:53 PM »

I want to see it run too Randy!
If anyone else is interested in building a Tempest the plans were drawn by John Miller & they are very well done. The laser cut ribs & spar from RSM were a great investment. Accurately cutting all those notches by hand would have been very difficult.

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Shultzie · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2008, 03:08:53 PM »

Hummm?
Bart Klapinski flew the pants off everyone there at the 67 Nats with his McCoy 40's (if I am not mistaken!) Wind was purty high and Bart NAILED IT TO US ALL!

proparc · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2008, 03:16:59 PM »

I have had the priviledge of judging Bart Klapinsky at a recent local contest. You could see the class right away. Bart has an unusually steady hand. He is also VERY GOOD in the wind.

Nils · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2008, 09:50:16 PM »

Here's a closeup picture of the canopy. I hope. This is my first shot at pictures on here.

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Randy Powell · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2008, 10:13:14 PM »

Nils,

Hey, how bad can it be havin' Cap'n Jack Sparrow as your pilot?

Nils · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2008, 11:06:06 PM »

He got out of the pirate biz because it was too dangerous. Little did he know...

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Leo Mehl · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2008, 10:41:19 PM »

Quote from: Nils on May 11, 2008, 09:50:16 PM

Here's a closeup picture of the canopy. I hope. This is my first shot at pictures on here.

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Boy goooood job on the canopy and looks like you rubbed some of this out. Good job on posting pictures. Bart would be proud of this project and I think you did great job on this plane. Way to go buddy.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2008, 01:04:53 PM »

I always like seeign what everyone does, ,then to get to go to the feild and fondle it, now thats the cats meow,, lol
Nils,, Randy, youve already seen the picts of the new Ornamental Oriental,, but its gonna be a good year right? May our pilots all keep us out of the asphalt,,,,

Randy Powell · « **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2008, 09:29:44 PM »

Mark,

I hope my pilot doesn't take off for pizza just when I need him.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #19 on:** August 01, 2008, 10:34:34 PM »

I asked Nils recently how the Tempest flies. He replied that he's yet to complete it, being busy practising and getting his equipment all dialed in for defending his two consecutive Oregon State Championships. Some sort of pistol shooting...I'm not up on that stuff, tho. I have hopes that once the shooting competition is over, Nils will finish his Tempest and come out to fly at Fallies!

Steve

Randy Powell · « **Reply #20 on:** August 02, 2008, 12:09:43 AM »

Steve,

Nils says he MAY make it to McMinneville. Guess we'll see.