Author Topic: So it begins - Avenger 35 (Read 36154 times)

Bill Little · « **Reply #450 on:** February 28, 2012, 02:27:36 PM »

Looking great Randy! How about a look at the bottom?

Thanks
Bill

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #451 on:** February 28, 2012, 02:31:10 PM »

Quote from: Bill Little on February 28, 2012, 02:27:36 PM

Looking great Randy! How about a look at the bottom?

Thanks
Bill

Bill, isnt that just a touch personal,,,,

Bill Little · « **Reply #452 on:** February 28, 2012, 02:35:50 PM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on February 28, 2012, 02:31:10 PM

Bill, isnt that just a touch personal,,,,

Well.............. I am talking about the model airplane's bottom side. Aren't you?

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #453 on:** February 28, 2012, 02:40:15 PM »

Randy...I like it! Any time you're ready to test fly it (at Auburn Muni), holla!

Steve

Randy Powell · « **Reply #454 on:** February 28, 2012, 02:41:02 PM »

Bill,

I don't get home till late tonight so no work on the plane. But I'll shoot some pics of all sides after I get it rubbed out and assembled.

You could also look up-thread. There's a pic of the bottom after I finish the trim paint.

Steve,

Well, if I can get it assembled and such by Saturday or Sunday, I'd like to at least test fly it before handing it off to Pete.

Bill Little · « **Reply #455 on:** February 28, 2012, 03:01:34 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on February 28, 2012, 02:41:02 PM

Bill,

I don't get home till late tonight so no work on the plane. But I'll shoot some pics of all sides after I get it rubbed out and assembled.

You could also look up-thread. There's a pic of the bottom after I finish the trim paint.
(snip)

Gee, Randy, only ten pages of posts here...... but I went back to pg.7 and found one pic that shows the engine opening and bifurcated openings......... nothing else..........

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Randy Powell · « **Reply #456 on:** February 28, 2012, 05:17:59 PM »

Bill,

Well, that's about the only interesting part of the bottom.

John Miller · « **Reply #457 on:** February 28, 2012, 05:52:18 PM »

Can we say Bifurcated in public???

It's looking sweet Randy. I'm so looking forward to seeing you and that other guy from over the hills in Tucson.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #458 on:** February 29, 2012, 11:25:34 AM »

Well, I took the jig off the nose last night and weighed the beast. Not too bad overall. About 4oz heavier than I had hoped and 2oz more that it should have been, but not too bad at all. Should be a good flier.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #459 on:** February 29, 2012, 01:26:38 PM »

I think we should see some more pictures.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #460 on:** February 29, 2012, 04:36:17 PM »

Howard,

I'll post some more when I get it rubbed out and assembled. Hopefully by Saturday.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #461 on:** February 29, 2012, 08:13:33 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on February 29, 2012, 11:25:34 AM

Well, I took the jig off the nose last night and weighed the beast. Not too bad overall. About 4oz heavier than I had hoped and 2oz more that it should have been, but not too bad at all. Should be a good flier.

I think every model comes out at least four ounces heavier than hoped and for sure two ounces heavier than it should have been.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #462 on:** February 29, 2012, 10:24:39 PM »

And rubbing and rubbing and rubbing.....

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #463 on:** February 29, 2012, 10:38:16 PM »

hey at least your done with the sanding sanding sanding,, LOL

Bill Little · « **Reply #464 on:** March 01, 2012, 11:29:01 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on February 28, 2012, 05:17:59 PM

Bill,

Well, that's about the only interesting part of the bottom.

BIG Bear
RNMM/Amm

john e. holliday · « **Reply #465 on:** March 02, 2012, 09:12:04 AM »

Have you double checked the control system yet?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #466 on:** March 02, 2012, 11:40:18 AM »

Doc,

The controls system was actually a transplant from the Novi I built. At least the bellcrank and pushrod. New horns. And yes, it's solid. Some things happen and you tend to go for overkill.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #467 on:** March 02, 2012, 11:52:59 AM »

Randy, did you demo the green popsicle to salvage the controls? I thought you were repairing that one,,

Randy Powell · « **Reply #468 on:** March 02, 2012, 07:55:22 PM »

Mark,

The crash demoed it. I just elected not to repair it.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #469 on:** March 02, 2012, 09:10:13 PM »

I kinda figured,, now quit typing and assemble,, polish and prepare,, Its gonna be a gunfight LOL

Tom Luciano · « **Reply #470 on:** March 03, 2012, 04:40:07 PM »

I think it's safe to say, so many of us can appreciate Randy's craftsmanship. With over 4600 views of this thread, we are all waiting to see it assembled. Shultzie really hit the mark with this design, it's just a beautiful airplane! These 2 builds in recent years are just absolutely outstanding renditions of this plane. Best of luck to Randy and Mark at VSC this year!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #471 on:** March 03, 2012, 09:08:52 PM »

Well, see the open forum for the final outcome. I don't suppose anyone is ever really happy with with a plane. There's always something not to like and I know where all the bodies are buried, but overall, it's not too bad.

Shultzie · « **Reply #472 on:** March 03, 2012, 11:25:15 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on March 03, 2012, 09:08:52 PM

Well, see the open forum for the final outcome. I don't suppose anyone is ever really happy with with a plane. There's always something not to like and I know where all the bodies are buried, but overall, it's not too bad.

RANDY, RANDLE DANDY!!! "NOT TOO BAD?" BAA-BAAA-BAD TO THE BONE! IN EVERY GOOD SENSE OF THE WORD!
CONGRATULATIONS! TO THIS OL' GRUNT...THIS NEW CLPA MODEL OF YOUR'S IS TRULY A MASTERPIECE!
(NOT THAT I AM A BIT "BIASSSST'D'
MAY GOOD FORTUNE SHINE APON YOU...IN THE SUNNY TUCSON LANDS!
THANK YOU RANDY...for taking on such a project with that old Avenger design. I only hope that you'll have as many great moments in flying time with that model...as I enjoyed so long ago.

Eric Viglione · « **Reply #473 on:** March 04, 2012, 07:20:14 PM »

Great job Randy, with a deadline to boot! Rushed planes always seem to come out lighter for some reason...Probably has something to do with having less time to over engineer, add extra glue, paint, clear, etc. LOL!

She's a looker, for sure. It's fun seeing Donnie have a litter of kittens over it.

Have fun at VSC!
EricV

Randy Powell · « **Reply #474 on:** March 08, 2012, 01:56:14 PM »

Shame you're not coming, Eric. Should be fun.

Author Topic: So it begins - Avenger 35 (Read 36154 times)

Eric Viglione