Author Topic: Finally!!! /Super Satan (Read 25220 times)

RknRusty · « **Reply #50 on:** August 09, 2018, 08:48:52 PM »

Thanks Andre, sounds like it's in my wheelhouse.
I enjoyed your story. I also like to fly wild freestyle crowdpleasers. That's why I love 1/2a Day.

This is my first big sized combat plane. I know I can keep it in the air, I learned a long time ago, if I have trouble staying ahead of it, just keep it turning and sooner or later it'll run out of fuel.

Tom Luciano · « **Reply #51 on:** August 09, 2018, 09:19:15 PM »

Rusty
I think you will be prepared from this thread, Andre's story, my note, plus your 1/2a experience. I had the attitude like Andre. I had a 20 year lay off and really wasn't that good of a flyer to begin with. Anyway I could grab my voodoo and get r done. In 2013 I finally got the nerve to fly it and my experience was very similar to Andre's. That thing was so far ahead of me that it was behind me(sounds like something Yogi would say). I can't tell you how it will feel compared to a modern combat wing because I never flown one. Al wants me to fly his Nelson powered barracuda but I'm scared shitless.lol
I'm excited to hear your report and looking forward to chatting Monday night.
I unveiled my new one tonight and got the approval from LS. He said I'm learning. lol
Tom

RknRusty · « **Reply #52 on:** August 09, 2018, 10:20:21 PM »

Yeah, Tom, you know it's easy to let a bigger than life imagination creep into your head when faced with something new. I probably need to just shutup to avoid sounding like a wuss and just fly the damn thing. I have a good test pilot lined up too. I'll put up some flights on an old beater to get my coordination tuned up ahead of time.
Do you guys ever pull streamers when you sport fly these planes? I used to do that when I was learning loops and stunts back in my old 1/2A days.

Shutting up now,
Rusty

C.T. Schaefer · « **Reply #53 on:** August 10, 2018, 05:36:54 AM »

Saw LS last nt and, of course, he remembered the name. Bruce Douglas. Pretty sure Bruce was eliminated early

. I was trying to fly carrier and hanging out at the speed circle but do remember seeing some of the final combat matches. Awesome!! TS

kenneth cook · « **Reply #54 on:** August 20, 2018, 08:28:29 PM »

I hope Shawn and I can make it this year. Both of our work schedules have been a bit over the top. It's allowed for little flying. We do enjoy any flying we get in together. It doesn't matter if it's 1/2A, combat or stunt. Unfortunately, it seems as though were not on top of our game being away from it all. Our pitbox looks like it was rolled down a hill, picked up, thrown in and the lid closed. It's a bit heartbreaking. He's in bed before 9, usually up until then getting things in order seems more like a chore rather than a hobby. I had a old silk covered Sneeker that was in need of a new tank. I pulled that out and got the new one in. The silk was orange and I had to cut out one bay to gain some additional access so I just put silkspan on it. All in all, I feel I did a excellent repair job as that wasn't a easy task to do without disturbing the pretty side of the plane. 2 of our planes had the engines swapped to Fox .36's. Last year my .29X in the WOW wasn't such a wow so it too received a new heartbeat. Ken

mike londke · « **Reply #55 on:** August 20, 2018, 08:42:21 PM »

Quote from: kenneth cook on August 20, 2018, 08:28:29 PM

I hope Shawn and I can make it this year. Both of our work schedules have been a bit over the top. It's allowed for little flying. We do enjoy any flying we get in together. It doesn't matter if it's 1/2A, combat or stunt. Unfortunately, it seems as though were not on top of our game being away from it all. Our pitbox looks like it was rolled down a hill, picked up, thrown in and the lid closed. It's a bit heartbreaking. He's in bed before 9, usually up until then getting things in order seems more like a chore rather than a hobby. I had a old silk covered Sneeker that was in need of a new tank. I pulled that out and got the new one in. The silk was orange and I had to cut out one bay to gain some additional access so I just put silkspan on it. All in all, I feel I did a excellent repair job as that wasn't a easy task to do without disturbing the pretty side of the plane. 2 of our planes had the engines swapped to Fox .36's. Last year my .29X in the WOW wasn't such a wow so it too received a new heartbeat. Ken

I hope you guys do come. FYI we've added Fast. Since there will be only a few we are think of flying it Friday afternoon along with 1/2A.

Tom Luciano · « **Reply #56 on:** September 09, 2018, 11:06:27 AM »

We got out in the rain today to run Rusty's. 36x NB. For nostalgic sake I gave it the LS diamond intake! Al, reworked it and on 10% nitro we got a 108mph out of it! It sounds super!!

Thanks Al!!!

I'll drop it in the mail tomorrow.

Tom

Pictured CT Schaefer and Al getting it done!!

Andre Ming · « **Reply #57 on:** September 09, 2018, 12:01:15 PM »

Re: Picture of a couple rain soaked guys and a rain splattered SS...

You guys really ARE the "East Coast Crazies"!!

Tom Luciano · « **Reply #58 on:** September 09, 2018, 02:30:26 PM »

You guys really ARE the "East Coast Crazies"!!

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....and loving it!

After rereading Ken's post I sure hope him and Shawn can make the 23rd! We're hoping to put all 3 circles to use!

Tom

Al Ferraro · « **Reply #59 on:** September 09, 2018, 06:47:32 PM »

The Super Satan was so fast that it caused an Anomaly in the sky over the GSCB field today!!! 🌪
Al

James Holford · « **Reply #60 on:** September 10, 2018, 09:06:52 AM »

Quote from: Al Ferraro on September 09, 2018, 06:47:32 PM

The Super Satan was so fast that it caused an Anomaly in the sky over the GSCB field today!!!
Al

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RknRusty · « **Reply #61 on:** September 10, 2018, 11:17:41 AM »

Yeah, it was visible from South Carolina! I ran into the house with my Li'l Satan and locked the doors!

James Holford · « **Reply #62 on:** September 10, 2018, 11:18:28 AM »

Quote from: RknRusty on September 10, 2018, 11:17:41 AM

Yeah, it was visible from South Carolina! I ran into the house with my Li'l Satan and locked the doors!

Hahaha

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Tom Luciano · « **Reply #63 on:** September 10, 2018, 01:34:15 PM »

Quote from: Al Ferraro on September 09, 2018, 06:47:32 PM

The Super Satan was so fast that it caused an Anomaly in the sky over the GSCB field today!!! 🌪

Al

It was actually a good thing that it happened. This is a picture of the circle when Al landed!....... yes maybe a little crazy!!

James Holford · « **Reply #64 on:** September 10, 2018, 01:41:38 PM »

Will be getting the short kit after tulsa contest

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Tom Luciano · « **Reply #65 on:** September 10, 2018, 01:47:47 PM »

Big, atta boy!!!

James Holford · « **Reply #66 on:** September 10, 2018, 02:24:35 PM »

Quote from: Tom Luciano on September 10, 2018, 01:47:47 PM

Big, atta boy!!!

I still need to finish my Voodoo i started over a year ago. Searcged forever for a metal tank. But i have bladder goodies now. So just need to make a pod and finish it. For fun flying. No combat.

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RknRusty · « **Reply #67 on:** September 10, 2018, 07:28:04 PM »

WhoooooBuddy! I better shine my flyin' shoes.

RknRusty · « **Reply #68 on:** September 13, 2018, 05:27:01 PM »

Is this badass or what!
It flew in ahead of Hurricane Flo this morning.

After seeing this thing and drawing blood popping it over in my hand, I'M STOKED!
It would fly pretty good on a Flite Streak some day too, I bet, Lol. I like the diamond bevel on the intake, that's pretty cool.

Thanks, Tom and all of you guys that collaborated on it.

I knew, "academically" what a pacifier bladder was, but this is the first time I've seen one IRL. Now I know what it is.

Al Ferraro · « **Reply #69 on:** September 13, 2018, 10:28:52 PM »

Quote from: RknRusty on September 13, 2018, 05:27:01 PM

Is this badass or what!

I knew, "academically" what a pacifier bladder was, but this is the first time I've seen one IRL. Now I know what it is.

Now you have the ultimate vintage combat weapon!!! The Super Satan powered with a Fox 36x sporting a diamond ♦️ intake, re timed to Larry Scarinzi specifications. When you start that engine everyone will stop in their tracks from its mighty roar. I'm still amazed when the SS takes flight, it is definitely badass. I can't wait to here from you guys after you experience a piece of the LS legend!!!

FYI, your set up has 120 mph potential.
Al

RknRusty · « **Reply #70 on:** September 13, 2018, 11:11:47 PM »

I can't wait to hear this gnarly bastard bark. I look forward to posting the first flight report.
Ken told me about Larry's work and signature intake and lightening bolts. I'd like to meet Larry one day.
Rusty

P.S. I hope we can have a show tomorrow night, but it depends on whether I have electricity and cable. Both are iffy situations. I'll have the .36X for show and tell.

Tom Luciano · « **Reply #71 on:** September 14, 2018, 04:14:00 PM »

Rusty,
You're quite welcome! As Al said you have a 1966 muscle machine there. On the line of a 427 vette tri-power! Lol

Sorry, did I not balance and sand the trailing edge of that prop? Oops!

Best of luck with it!
Tom

Tom Luciano · « **Reply #72 on:** June 07, 2021, 01:07:42 PM »

Im resurrecting this thread for our friend Rusty. I want to thank Holley, Rusty's wife, Will Davis, and Alan Buck for getti ng the plane back to me. We are going to do something special with this plane and I hope we can get participation throughout the country to fly this plane for him. After receiving this from me he never had the opportunity to fly it. His health just kept declining.
Ill be back to discuss what my intentions are shortly.

Thanks
Tom

Tom Luciano · « **Reply #73 on:** June 12, 2021, 01:52:27 PM »

Quote from: Motorman on June 07, 2021, 09:27:26 PM

Are those APC props holding up?

Yes, they are great!

kevin king · « **Reply #74 on:** November 17, 2021, 01:43:10 AM »

I wonder who the artist was that came up with some of these decals. If i were to build a super satan, i would update the flames and picture of Satan. But i get it, its a nice ride down memory lane.
Kevin.

Tom Luciano · « **Reply #75 on:** November 18, 2021, 06:10:29 AM »

I believe the devil is Carl Goldbergs decal (artist?).
Larry did the the ring of fire snd flames on the stabilator. Those are not decals. Larry free handed them with a brush. According to Larry the stabilator flames were added to cover the celastic that holds the hinge pin in place.
Tom

Larrys original from the magazine and my replica at the 2020 vintage combat festival.

Chuck Matheny · « **Reply #76 on:** December 14, 2022, 11:38:10 AM »

Quote from: Tom Luciano on March 28, 2010, 08:42:35 PM

Gentlemen,

Since things are a little slow down here, I figured I would share a couple of pictures of my new build. I purchased a couple of short kits (Action Ed) of the Super Satan, this one being totally original the next one will have some updates such as a modern bladder compartment and a few other changes. The reason I titled this thread as 'finally" is, I have wanted to build this plane since I was probably 10 years old. I can remember my father, and Larry Scarinzi flying these in local contests in New Jersey when I was just a young boy. Also, first Silk job since I was about 15 years old. Thai silk 8mm, which is a little heavy but it will work. I did run into some Clear issues mostly due to blushing since its been raining here for jeesh, I don't know. Anyway here she is, tipping the scale at a little porky 18.5 ounces. Brand new Fox .36xBB eBay engine and a Gerber 76099 pacifier. Probably won't get flown till early summer as I need to get a little more handle time before flying.

Howdy Tom.....if that's the first plane you've ever built I'd say it looks pretty good...!!