Updated Shark 45 plans

[Pat Johnston]

I just sent out a Shark 45 kit back east after going through the plans and doing more modern updates.  I drew the original plans in 1997, so they could benefit from a refresh.  I'll attach the PDF's for anyone wishing to view them.  As Tom Dixon says: "Stunt Porn".  Always got a kick of us who just like looking at stunt plans.
Pat Johnston
Design Department
Idaho Skunk Works
(208) 871-9031

[realSteveSmith]

...Always got a kick of us who just like looking at stunt plans...

Thanks for posting, Pat.  I'm with you...love looking at plans.  It's fun to dream about building something new. 

[944_Jim]

Ditto...dreaming is cheaper than balsa or time. I have a lot to dream of. Some are on paper, and more are digitally stored. While I was never fond of the cockpit/rudder on the Shark, I see lots of valuable building info. That fiberglass over blue foam nose is a golden nugget to me, so this one is getting added to the digital collection. One of my favorite prints is a full size Gee Bee with a three foot wingspan from Dalton Hammett several years ago. If my wife kicks first, all of my prints will become living room wallpaper! Yeah, she knows it too 🤣

[Kermit Payne]

Pat - Did you ever put out an electric version of the Shark 45?

Love looking at your plans!
Kermit

[Pat Johnston]

Kermit, no I have not done one yet. Honestly, I have little experience with “60” sized electric packages. That said, I did do an Epiphany 687 for Randy Ling. I could simply extract the setup from that and insert it into the Shark 45. I have built an electric Shark 35 and it turned out well. I should do the 45 conversion.
Pat

[Kermit Payne]

I believe an electric Shark 45 would make my short list of near future builds!

[Pat Johnston]

Kermit,
The electric version is posted!
Pat

[Guy Markham]

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