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Speed,Combat,Scale,Racing => Combat => Topic started by: Brent Williams on November 07, 2015, 09:51:03 PM

Title: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Brent Williams on November 07, 2015, 09:51:03 PM
Gordan recently built one of his personal favorite fast combat ships, the 1973 version of his Challenger series.  Also shown in the pictures is his 1971 Challenger from which, the '73 evolved.  Beautiful renditions of Gordan's proven, winning designs.  

It's before my time, but those who competed against Gordy and his combat ships during this era could certainly attest to how formidable of an opponent he was and how good his planes were are.

The 73 has a 46" wingspan.
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Ken Burdick on November 08, 2015, 03:52:59 PM
Once upon a time, I saw a garage sale that had some Fox combat engines in it. This was in the 80's and I bought all the stuff. One foamie was one of Gordon's.  I was flying Grander-dogs back then and figured this thing was too small and on and on...usual combat flyer rationale. Anyway, I gave it to a friend who put a mark 111 on it and it flew PERFECTLY. It was so well trimmed out and well designed, that it flew every bit as well as the larger wings. Unfortunately the spars were balsa and broke in wing-overs but it flew that well.

Ken
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Steven Kientz on November 10, 2015, 02:35:34 PM
Are there plans available for the Challenger?

Steve
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Gordan Delaney on November 10, 2015, 08:43:48 PM
Steven,

Yes, I have plans for the Challengers. The small one in the pic is 340sq. 40 inch span. The long one is 46 inch span same cord. And there is the biggest one of 501 sq.  inch. Has more Cord and 48 in. span.

Gordy
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Steven Kientz on November 11, 2015, 03:47:31 PM
Gordon
 PM sent.
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Steven Kientz on November 17, 2015, 02:49:29 PM
Gordon
 How much are your plans?
Steve
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Gordan Delaney on November 19, 2015, 10:48:35 AM
Steve,
I`m not sure. It`s been awhile since had any copies made. Maybe $ 12.00 dollars. Plus mail.

Gordy
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: john e. holliday on November 19, 2015, 11:38:24 AM
Try Staples office store if you have one.  I just had four copies made of the SIG Spad and Fokker,  only cost me $8.00.   Even the disc of Hutch's B-25 the guy only charged me $12.00 with a double copy of the ribs parts.   FedEx is where I used to go, but last time they got me for a copy of the plans I had(almost $20.00).
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Steven Kientz on November 21, 2015, 01:40:15 PM
Gordon
How about $24 for 2 plans(40" &46") and $12 mail. Zip code is 46221 if you want to check USPS rates.

Steve
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Fredvon4 on November 22, 2015, 06:28:10 AM
Gordon

I also would like to buy a set of the 40" 1973 Challenger plans and any notes
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Gordan Delaney on November 23, 2015, 08:57:56 PM

Steve and fredvon
The plans for the 40 in. span is the same. I just added one more rib to each side which is 3 inches each.That makes the 46 inch span.

Send me your addresses and I`ll get some copies made.

gordy
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Fredvon4 on December 19, 2015, 07:42:21 AM
Gordon

Sir, just a follow up to ask if you ever got copies of the challenger plan and how much I might owe you when you do?

respectfully
Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Gordan Delaney on December 20, 2015, 01:38:50 PM
Fredvon,

I have not got any copies yet. Sorry for being slow. As soon as I get them copied I will send you a set. Sorry for the delay. I think it will be $ 12.00 dollars plus shipping.

It will probably be after Christmas and New Years. I hope this will be OK.

Thank you
Gordy








Title: Re: Gordan Delaney's New 1973 Challenger fast combat ship
Post by: Fredvon4 on December 21, 2015, 08:19:40 AM
Take your time sir, I am in no particular hurry

Was not sure if I missed a note or PM on the project from you

Merry Christmas to you and your family


Fred