Hi Dave,
Considering your "Build List" compared to mine, we have seen a "Cosmic Shift" in my "Build List". I built "my" last PAMPA Class model in 1997, 17 years ago. It is still in very good flying condition, Aaron used it last year at Huntersville after his bump up with his Satana. No problems! Not even really oil soaked or anything........... I got lucky! As my old quote used to say, "Even a blind Hog grubs up an acorn now and then!" That pretty much explains me.
Now my list is overwhelmed with PAMPA models. And I haven't been able to fly in a meet for over two years. Haven't had a handle in my hand for that long...........
There are about 3 in that list that are Nos. 30 designs which will EASILY double as PAMPA models. Like the Genesis MK III w/PA 51, large can muffler off header; Juno w/T&L ST .46; Stiletto 660 w/ Randy Smith or T&L ST .51. All of these will be great PAMPA Advanced level models which will give me two extra flights, in front of judges, at each meet! (and I will not have to switch models!)
On the "strict" PAMPA side (not counting what is on the bench) will be a Classic (Smith Ryte Flyte wing, PA .61 on pipe) by Randy Smith, a Vic Macaluso F-14 TomCat II (SV 11 wing and stab/elev., PA .51 w/can muffler off header), and my own Scale-Stunt Design in collaboration with Master Ron Burn (PA .61 on pipe, Lost Foam wing fixture).
After those, it will be finishing up kits and short kits which include UHP Impact (full kit) OS .40VF piped, UHP '96 Bear (full kit) PA .51 or .61 piped, Lazer Works KA 10 (short kit) Discovery Retro .60.
(this leaves out several models the que, and must be built!)
Gotta have a couple more healthy decades to get these done!
BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM