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Title: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: Randy Powell on July 26, 2014, 11:21:32 AM
Is this version of the Stunt Machine legal for Super 70s at VSC?
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: jose modesto on July 27, 2014, 07:36:56 AM
Yes. I was there
Jose Modesto
Bob Hunt has a story about this plane,it's  good.the ending is Impactful.
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: Randy Powell on July 27, 2014, 03:32:08 PM
I have an Umland kit and I'm thinking about doing this one from it.
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: wwwarbird on September 01, 2014, 06:48:32 PM

 Would be great to see your version Randy, I'm assuming it would be IC?
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: wwwarbird on September 02, 2014, 09:13:06 PM
 I don't know if it fits the bill, but have you seen this?

 http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php/topic,36505.0.html
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: Randy Powell on September 03, 2014, 10:13:08 AM
Wayne,

If I build the Stunt Machine, it will be IC. I'm still thinking about it as I fix my Avenger. I built Don Shultz's Avenger just before VSC and managed to crunch it right before it was time to leave. I did a quick and dirty fix and went to VSC. Now I'm going back and fixing it correctly and will actually sand and rub the finish before VSC next year. I was trying to decide if I wanted to do that rather than build a new plane. Still up in the air (as it were). Depends on how the fix on the Avenger comes out.
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: jose modesto on September 03, 2014, 01:48:10 PM
Randy. A couple weeks back I got a chance to fly Bob Hunts classic legal Gene Schaffer  USA AMA. This model was built for gas with minimal success. Bob converted model to electric and this plane was an eye opener for me.
Take a look at this Stunt Machine it's classic legal and close to modern numbers.
Power is up to you.
Bob has plans and the foam wing for this model.
Jose modesto
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: Randy Powell on September 03, 2014, 02:00:12 PM
Jose,

I was thinking of using the Stunt Machine in Super 70s at VSC. And I like the bubble canopy version rather than the turtledeck version, but either would do.
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: jose modesto on September 03, 2014, 03:56:23 PM
Randy. You know the story of that plane? Gene made two models and they flew the same,he could no decide which one to fly. The bubble one was crashed on the wing over,Gene put it in nose first. That's how he decided which one to fly.
Plane came in second at Nat's
Not a bad choice as the stunt machine became legendary.
Warren Tyart built the best replica that I have seen.
Jose modesto
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: wwwarbird on September 03, 2014, 08:32:51 PM
Wayne,

If I build the Stunt Machine, it will be IC. I'm still thinking about it as I fix my Avenger. I built Don Shultz's Avenger just before VSC and managed to crunch it right before it was time to leave. I did a quick and dirty fix and went to VSC. Now I'm going back and fixing it correctly and will actually sand and rub the finish before VSC next year. I was trying to decide if I wanted to do that rather than build a new plane. Still up in the air (as it were). Depends on how the fix on the Avenger comes out.

 Randy,

 I remember watching your Avenger build, it's a cool design and yours looks killer. I don't recall hearing of the crunch right before though. I'm glad to hear you're fixing it up, it's way too cool of a model to just be hanging on the wall.
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: John Eyer on September 03, 2014, 08:53:54 PM
Spring 1971 Hudson Valley Community College

(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii209/ama11441/img642ac.jpg) (http://s265.photobucket.com/user/ama11441/media/img642ac.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: builditright on September 06, 2014, 10:56:29 PM
Is this version of the Stunt Machine legal for Super 70s at VSC?

Hi Randy, the Stunt Machine is legal for N-30/Super 70s, so build away...  Oh please take pics\, I love seeing your work
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: Les McDonald on September 07, 2014, 10:52:32 AM
Spring 1971 Hudson Valley Community College

(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii209/ama11441/img642ac.jpg) (http://s265.photobucket.com/user/ama11441/media/img642ac.jpg.html)

This sure is a great photo, thanks John!
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: Monty Summach on September 14, 2014, 09:29:37 PM
Randy,
Whatever you decide to do with the Stunt Machine I am sure it will be very cool and I am looking forward to seeing it. I have also been a fan of this model for quite a while, beginning with when I first saw it in flying models. I have to admit I am getting a little confused on the development history as there were a few versions, some of them quite a bit larger than the published version. And then the published version had some variances from the actual shown with Gene in this thread. I have posted pictures of mine here before and have added another today as it may help to generate interest in "the machine". When I first built mine I installed a Magnum 36 but I have since switched to a Brodak 40. I am working on getting a 35S (as was used in the original) and will put it in if I can provided I don't have to rebuild the motor mounts and cowl.
Regards,
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: Randy Powell on September 15, 2014, 12:43:29 PM
Nice version Monty!. If I build it, it will likely be like Gene's version shown at the top of this thread. I just like that one. We'll see.
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: Bill Little on February 06, 2015, 07:59:48 PM
Hey Randy,

What did you decide?  I think that when i get to it, i will build the OOSA AAMA (sp.??).  I have contacted Warren, but he hasn't given any info on the corrected plans. (only been 5 years! LOL!!)

What ever you do, I know it will turn out pretty!

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: Randy Powell on February 12, 2015, 11:12:36 AM
Bill, I've done exactly nothing.  ;D
Title: Re: Question on the Stunt Machine
Post by: Bill Little on February 12, 2015, 11:18:00 AM
Bill, I've done exactly nothing.  ;D

Hi Randy,

Yo are not alone.  Maybe you can contact Warren Tiahart about the corrected Stunt Machine plans?  i know I would want to build the correct one. ;D

Take care!
Bill