Author Topic: Let's see 'em! (Read 8335 times)

wwwarbird · « **on:** October 19, 2006, 07:38:27 PM »

Ok you classic folks, let's see some pics of some of your models, finished or under construction, we're not fussy.

Patrick Rowan · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2006, 10:11:55 PM »

Here is a pits shot of my Oriental & Profile entries at the Cleveland, OH contest in Sept. '06.
Both powered by LA .46s.

Ron King · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2006, 06:19:59 AM »

Most of mine have been posted already - but I still enjoy seeing them.

This is my 2004 Oriental with an OS FP 35. Nice flying little machine.

I stopped building Orientals when I got tired of people asking me if it was an ARF.

Ron

wwwarbird · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2006, 08:04:25 AM »

Now we're talkin', nice stuff guys!

George Waters · « **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2006, 04:01:22 PM »

All right folks. This is part of my classic fleet. The blue and black and ruby and white are RSM Thunderbirds. The white and colbalt blue Little Thunderbird is the Larry Richard's kit. And the cream and colbat colored one is a Veco thunderbird. The two RSM birds have Rojett motors, while the Veco is an FP 40 and little t-bird is an FP 25.

Patrick Rowan · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2006, 10:39:58 PM »

Great T-birds George,

The Lawn Boy has the biggest 2 stroke in it. 50ccs?

Ron King · « **Reply #6 on:** October 27, 2006, 11:17:08 AM »

Quote from: George Waters on October 26, 2006, 04:01:22 PM

All right folks. This is part of my classic fleet.

Part of your classic fleet? Let's see the rest.

Is it safe to say that you like Thunderbirds?

Ron

wwwarbird · « **Reply #7 on:** October 27, 2006, 04:24:07 PM »

Do we ever get tired of looking at new pictures of airplanes? Keep'em coming guys!

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #8 on:** November 01, 2006, 05:27:56 PM »

heres my Oriental. been on flying lines but I kinda done mind seeing them online either. Havent flown it yet, just got back into the air this year and the girlfriend says this one looks to good on the wall to fly. Little does she know next year its growing its wings to fly for sure!!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #9 on:** November 07, 2006, 01:07:28 PM »

The retired Cobra. New classic plane is just underway.

Jay · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2006, 10:19:54 PM »

Here's mine
Profile Oriental.

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2006, 05:42:52 PM »

Quote from: Jay on November 09, 2006, 10:19:54 PM

Here's mine
Profile Oriental.

Lookin good Jay!

Ron King · « **Reply #12 on:** November 13, 2006, 06:18:54 AM »

Here are two more:

One is my old Nobler, powered by a Double Star 40. I'm building a new one this winter for an Aero Tiger 36.

The second is Dave Reyes' Knight. This is a Jack Sheeks design and Dave flies it with a Thunder Tiger 36.

Enjoy,

Ron

Leester · « **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2006, 10:32:28 AM »

After taking the summer of from building the RSM Crusader I've gotten back in the swing. Here it is so far, going to use the Merco 40 Metamorph in the RE configuration, had to readjust the engine compartment a little but nothing drastic.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2006, 11:40:42 PM »

Mike Haverly's new JD Falcon flew today for the first time. The paint graphics are pretty much copied from Pat Johnston's MustangX and (Rabe) Bearcat, but the colors changed. It's pretty cool. Brodak .40 powered, not enough ground clearance may be its biggest problem...a 10" prop is at risk. I don't see this as being a good thing. A prop "tick" on takeoff can blow an attempt real quick. I'll work on him to make a longer LG...

Steve

Ron King · « **Reply #15 on:** November 20, 2006, 07:16:56 AM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on November 18, 2006, 11:40:42 PM

Mike Haverly's new JD Falcon flew today for the first time. ... not enough ground clearance may be its biggest problem...a 10" prop is at risk. I don't see this as being a good thing. A prop "tick" on takeoff can blow an attempt real quick. I'll work on him to make a longer LG...

This is a common problem with Classics. I love that sexy, low slung look, but it severely limits your prop selection.

I have a "True Scale" Argus in the basement and even a 10 inch prop was too much. It became a Rev-Up 9.5 x 6 EW after a few flights.

Ron

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #16 on:** November 21, 2006, 02:34:40 AM »

What no Skylarks...

Will Davis · « **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2006, 07:18:30 PM »

Try Again

William Davis

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2006, 08:48:02 PM »

Man I love the Sky Dancer.

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #19 on:** December 06, 2006, 10:09:41 PM »

Couple of Classic planes at Huntersville this past October. Tom Dixon's Pegasus and my '52 Nobler

Will Davis · « **Reply #20 on:** December 07, 2006, 06:26:16 PM »

Bill,
I found the picture of the three Skydancers,and a picture taken at 1993 nationals . Hope to build another soon, Mine ( Red and White ) is now 13 years old , still flys good and holding up well, Only fly it at contest lately ,

Later
William

dave shirley jr · « **Reply #21 on:** December 07, 2006, 09:20:56 PM »

heres my latest project
suarez Phantom
Dave jr.

Bob Hunt · « **Reply #22 on:** December 07, 2006, 10:11:07 PM »

Here are a few shots of my Caprice . I designed this ship in 1967. It was greatly inspired by Gene Schaffer's "Blackbird" that he flew from 1967 through 1969.

In case anyone is interested I have plans available for this model.

Bob Hunt

Bob Hunt · « **Reply #23 on:** December 07, 2006, 10:32:27 PM »

Hi Ty:

This particular color is actually a copper. It is a Ford truck color. I've used several shades of bronze, copper and metallic brown in this basic trim scheme over the years. Billy Werwage hates it and that's why I keep using it: Just to annoy him!

Bob Hunt

rob biddle · « **Reply #24 on:** December 08, 2006, 04:41:56 AM »

Don't mind me, but I love it!

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #25 on:** December 08, 2006, 10:33:57 AM »

Quote from: Rudderless on December 07, 2006, 08:24:04 AM

Quote from: Bob Reeves link=Waht, no Skylarks?
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Hi Bob. See my post above on new projects. That is a .46 Skylark unerconstruction.

Oops, sorry, rudder looked right but in the picture the wing looks to be constant cord and thought it was some design with a Skylark rudder and Oriental wing. Must be my glasses

Randy Powell · « **Reply #26 on:** December 08, 2006, 11:18:06 AM »

>>heres my latest project
suarez Phantom<<

Proving once again that Dave is completely out of control. Man, that is going to be pretty. Can't wait to see it at the Regionals next year.

steve pagano · « **Reply #27 on:** December 08, 2006, 09:30:41 PM »

Quote from: dave shirley jr on December 07, 2006, 09:20:56 PM

heres my latest project
suarez Phantom
Dave jr.

Where can i get plans for that puppy?

dave shirley jr · « **Reply #28 on:** December 09, 2006, 12:50:23 AM »

Hi randy
hopefully dad and i will make it up there this year. the new cougar flys pretty awesome so far so i will probably save the f4 for after tucson. planning to do it in navy colors
the plans were run in a small size in stunt news a while back. i got them from the editor
not an easy build but it looks like it will look pretty cool when it is done.
just trying to keep up with you randy.
Dave jr.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #29 on:** December 09, 2006, 03:32:23 PM »

Dave,

No keeping up here. Just trying to get a classic plane and a PA plane that both fly allright. Seems to be a problem for me.

I have no idea what I'll build next except that it will be a backup PA plane. I have plans on the wall right now for a plane I call "Thief". There's a reason for that name that I won't go into right now.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #30 on:** December 10, 2006, 07:51:27 PM »

Dave S.,

THAT is a VERY cool model!!! It's refreshing and inspiring to see some "guts" with someone building something different from all the typical designs, WAY COOL!!!

Please keep us posted on this one!

Dave Shirley Sr · « **Reply #31 on:** December 19, 2006, 02:56:36 PM »

Bob Miller's Extended Gee Bee working on covering Now

roger gebhart · « **Reply #32 on:** December 19, 2006, 04:08:48 PM »

Boy do I like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

airbrush · « **Reply #33 on:** December 19, 2006, 06:13:50 PM »

If that gee bee flys as well as it looks, there'll be some
mighty sore losers at the circle!!! Great job.
james
aka airbrush

wwwarbird · « **Reply #34 on:** December 22, 2006, 03:30:33 PM »

COOL STUFF!

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #35 on:** December 26, 2006, 12:51:42 AM »

Dave,

My close friend, Bill Suarez would love that F-4. For anyone needing plans, I would suggest that you give Bill a call (see PAMPA directory).

Jim P,
Jim Lee's Gee Bees were great flying machines, I didn't know that he lost one.

Dave,
That Gee Bee is coming out super! The bumps on the cowl look great, and must have been a lot of work.

I am attaching pictures of Bob Miller with the original Extended Gee Bee. The picture was taken at the 2-23-64 Garden State Circle Burners "Snow Bird Meet"

I have many more photos from that contest. Looking back, I am amazed at how many people at that meet, gained various degrees of fame, and have published articles. To name a few: Gene Shaeffer; Bill Simons; John D'Ottavio; Ed Elasick; Moses Quintana; Harold Price; Larry Scarinzi; Andy Lee; Bob Miller; and even yours truly!

Clancy Arnold · « **Reply #36 on:** January 10, 2007, 07:40:15 AM »

Thanks Allen
That explanes it and also the reason for the partial spar in the wing, not shown on the plans.
Clancy

ScottHarness · « **Reply #37 on:** January 10, 2007, 03:21:44 PM »

Caprice Formation

billbyles · « **Reply #38 on:** January 14, 2007, 07:56:51 PM »

Quote from: Bob Hunt on December 07, 2006, 10:32:27 PM

Hi Ty:

This particular color is actually a copper. It is a Ford truck color. I've used several shades of bronze, copper and metallic brown in this basic trim scheme over the years. Billy Werwage hates it and that's why I keep using it: Just to annoy him!

Bob Hunt

I am new to this forum so this post in response to Bob's post above is pretty late but couldn't pass it up...Bob, do you still have that "Bronze dog" that you were telling Billy about?

Bill Byles

RandySmith · « **Reply #39 on:** January 15, 2007, 10:10:46 AM »

"""I am new to this forum so this post in response to Bob's post above is pretty late but couldn't pass it up...Bob, do you still have that "Bronze dog" that you were telling Billy about?

Bill Byles """"]

Hello Bill

Welcome. It is very good to see you here, and YES I can tell you Bob still has several "Bronze Dogs" :-)

Welcome to Stunthangar

Regards

Randy Smith

billbyles · « **Reply #40 on:** January 16, 2007, 12:33:53 PM »

Quote from: RandySmith on January 15, 2007, 10:10:46 AM

"""I am new to this forum so this post in response to Bob's post above is pretty late but couldn't pass it up...Bob, do you still have that "Bronze dog" that you were telling Billy about?

Bill Byles """"]

Hello Bill

Welcome. It is very good to see you here, and YES I can tell you Bob still has several "Bronze Dogs" :-)

Welcome to Stunthangar

Regards

Randy Smith

Hi Randy,

I appreciate the welcome...this is a great forum!

Bill Byles

James Lee · « **Reply #41 on:** February 22, 2007, 07:43:05 PM »

Hi Bill
Todd mentioned that I needed to check this thread!! Dave's new Gee Bee is looking just Awesome!!!
And to make a few minor corrections.... She saw me flying a green box Nobler with a golden Fox 35 before we met.... I built my first Classic Gee Bee the next year while at Ottawa U in Ottawa, KS '66-67. It lasted for a couple of years... Powered with an early Enya 45 plain bearing. Did #2 right after we moved to Topeka, probably '71 - '72 still using the old Enya, repowered that one with a Fox 59... that was Awesome!! It didn't fly a bit faster, but it NEVER slowed down!! or sped up... Pilot error caused it to get drilled... The third one is the one you all have seen... It became history at the KOI a few years ago... Moral, Never get in a hurry!!! #4 is started, has been for a couple of years... #3 had an Awesome Silver Foxx 40, which became dust and #4 will also have a Silver Fox 40.... Gotta watch the nose weight since it originally had an unmuffled Fox 35.....
I finally got the picture scanned and copied... Todd has my Sig Mustang, picture was taken at the Sig Contest several years ago...He probably beat me with the little Mustang also!!! Durn Kids!!!

Later
JIm