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Title: Back After a Long Hiatus
Post by: Bill Ambrose on February 19, 2010, 05:01:56 PM

Hey Guys,

Here is my new Gieseke Nobler built from an Ultra Hobbies kit.  I flew UC back in my teens.  I am proud to say I am the son of a hobby shop owner and great all around modeler.  His name was Richard "Dick" Ambrose, a P-47 pilot during WWII and my hero.  He gave me a great deal but most of all his love for airplanes and modeling.  Please don't be too critical because it's been a long time since I built a model.  Thanks to Willis Swindell for getting me excited about flying again.  Oh by the way, I'm now 48 years old. 

Take it easy on me. 

Bill Ambrose AMA 880
Title: Re: Back After a Long Hiatus
Post by: Dennis Heckel on February 19, 2010, 05:15:47 PM
Your teen years couldn't have been too long ago, that is a great looking plane !!!
Welcome back.

Dennis
Title: Re: Back After a Long Hiatus
Post by: Glenn (Gravitywell) Reach on February 19, 2010, 05:40:06 PM
I sure like your paint scheme....I think I'll steal it for one of mine and say I designed it.  We live far enough away that no one will know!  oh oh....did I type that out loud? LL~  Nice plane....the Nobler has always been one of my fav's.
Title: Re: Back After a Long Hiatus
Post by: Terrence Durrill on February 19, 2010, 06:42:59 PM
Hey Bill,

    That is a beautiful Nobler.  I don't think anyone is going to give you a hard time about that plane.  My only flyable Nobler was a "Green Box", painted black with white trim in Jim Silhavy style.  It was built in 1967 and is still flyable, Fox .35 stunt and a Top Flite 10/6 prop.  I always loved that plane......a wonderful design....TDurrill    H^^
Title: Re: Back After a Long Hiatus
Post by: Garf on February 19, 2010, 08:05:11 PM
That puts my work to shame.
Title: Re: Back After a Long Hiatus
Post by: Paul Taylor on February 19, 2010, 08:21:29 PM
Beats anything I have built.

Looks good!
Title: Re: Back After a Long Hiatus
Post by: Bill Ambrose on February 19, 2010, 09:03:15 PM

Okay guys I know by now you've seen those empty wing panels (on purpose).  Help me with the lettering.  I already have a name picked out.  SKYON - that's a play on Scion.  My thinking is to spray the lettering with shadowing (AMA number on opposite panel).  PLEASE help me simplify the process.  All suggestions greatly appreciated.

BA
Title: Re: Back After a Long Hiatus
Post by: john e. holliday on February 20, 2010, 10:33:11 AM
That Nobler looks a lot better than anything I have built.  Where's Randy P.  and Mark when you need them.  Go to some of the finishing threads or conatact Randy P. hisself for help. :)
Title: Re: Back After a Long Hiatus
Post by: Matt Colan on February 20, 2010, 06:06:45 PM
That Nobler looks great!  I like the color choices.  Welcome Back H^^
Title: Re: Back After a Long Hiatus
Post by: Bill Little on February 21, 2010, 10:55:39 PM
Welcome back to the hobby, Bill!  Very nice looking Nobler.  y1 And, you couldn't find a better guy to get you back than Willis.

Maybe we will see you at Huntersville this Spring?

Big Bear
Title: Re: Back After a Long Hiatus
Post by: Bill Ambrose on February 27, 2010, 12:01:15 AM

Bill,

Thanks, it's nice to back.  Willis used to come into my dad's hobby shop well before he was MY age - imagine that!