A while back I posted this for OTS planes and got some interesting responses.

So, let's try it for CLASSIC!!!

Here’s something to consider – how about a little opinion poll?   

We often talk about favorites - you know, the plane you just like the most, simple as that.

Or we talk about the best flying.

So, let’s launch another topic for CLASSIC Stunt planes only

      What is, in your opinion, the absolute UGLIEST?   
      And, of course, the PRETTIEST? 

Forget flying characteristics – just list the plane or planes that you consider the ugliest and prettiest!!!! Nothing more than eye-appeal, sitting or flying.

No right or wrong answers, no challenges, no debate, just opinions. The plane does not have to belong to you – maybe you saw it at a contest??

   I will start:
In my opinion, the ugliest Classic plane is the Chizler.

Prettiest? For me, it’s the Argus and the elliptical wing NOVI.
PHOTOGRAPHS ARE WELCOME!!!!!!!

Let the fun begin.   

Bob Z
 

Prettiest - Larry Scarinzi's Trident (originally U-Name-It)

Ugliest - Ringmaster Imperial

Kim Mortimore

Prettiest: Argus

After that, Billy's Ares and almost ALL of the rest I-Beamers! LOL!!!!!!!!

Ugliest?? Haven't a clue.  I like all model airplanes that stunt.  

Prettiest:   Electra

Ugliest:     Crusader (but there are lots of OT planes WAY worse than this one)

I guess all is in the eye of the beholder.

Prettiest:
1)Charlie Lickliter's "Ballerina III". I saw it at the 1961 Willow Grove Nats. Although not necessarily the best lines. It has an incredible cockpit, and that beautiful hinge line! That is perhaps the most impressive airplane that I have ever seen.

2)Gialdini's "Sting Ray". I took 2nd to Bob and that airplane in Alton, Illinois,  about 1965. It also had a very nice cockpit.


What a shame, that people today paint on the "cockpit".

Beautiful airplanes like these are "THE REASON" that many of us were attracted to stunt, and a wonderful part of stunt in the US. It is unthinkable that some people want to take this away from our event, and call an ARF equal!!??

Ugliest:
Hey I like the boomers, including Charles Mackey's "Crusader".

The "Fierce Arrow" is not pretty, but when I saw a picture of Steve Wooley's "Fierce Arrow" with wheel pants, it became respectable. The "Fierce Arrow 400" is a little better looking.

But the "Ringmaster Imperial"... now that is ugly!!!!

CUrious: which Electra? Jerry Worth Electra X-35 or Dick WIlliams' Electra (RSM Kit)

Sorry Dennis, I mean Dick Williams' masterpiece.

A couple more of my favorites (classics???maybe or maybe not!) Still ahhhhhhsome' and makes me say!! WOW!

This one is still my favorite (personal) Classic Plane as far as "Beauty".  Voted the Most Beautiful Stunt plane in the World at the 1960 FAI WCs.  I built it as a tribute to Steve.........  I matched the colors from a piece of silkspan off the real plane.